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A surprise iOS release for popular roguelike The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth might have been scuppered by Apple’s strict content regulations. Nicalis founder Tyrone Rodriguez tweeted a picture of Apple’s rejection letter this weekend, accompanied by the simple statement: C’mon, wtf… Apple.” The iPhone manufacturer says it blocked the release …

E3 must find a way to incorporate more consumers into the show, say leading games industry commentators. It follows the news that EA will not be holding its traditional E3 booth, and will instead run consumer-focused events in both Los Angeles and London. Meanwhile, sources close to event organisers ESA …

Humble Originals will only be offered to subscribers of monthly game package service, which now has over 70,000 users

Activision’s Call of Duty Black Ops III returns to the No.1 spot this week with an 11 increase in sales. This is the ninth time the shooter has been the best-selling title in the UK since it debuted back in November. This sales increase is likely due to the release …

Refined hardware said to be a rival to Samsung’s Gear VR

Open-world veteran was responsible for creating The Elder Scrolls: Morrowind, Skyrim, Fallout 3, Fallout 4 and Fallout Shelter

Ubisoft’s time trial racing title Trackmania Turbo is launching next month The title, announced during Ubisoft’s 2015 E3 conference, will be releasing on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on March 25th. The publisher says that Trackmania Turbo comes with over 200 tracks in four environments Rollercoaster Lagoon, International Stadium, …

Long-term Tekken producer Katsuhiro Harada has said that the South Korean games rating board is the worst”. His anger came after assets relating to upcoming fighting game Tekken 7 appeared online, Kotaku reports. Harada was quick to blame the board for the security slip. Before we export [a game], we …

BSc Games Development programme becomes just the seventh educational outlet to be approved by creative industry accreditation

Nintendo has revealed that, following their respective release, Wii U shooter Splatoon has consistently outsold Mario Kart 8. Although the racing game made a far bigger impact at release, from week two onwards the colourful shooting release has outsold it worldwide every single week, enjoying a particular boost in the …