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Capcomis working to bring the next iteration in the iconicStreet Fighterfranchise to the PlayStation 4 and PC during the middle part of next month, but the publisher is looking to take the series beyond a convention launch. eSports have risen to enormous heights and have gained a serious amount of …

Game Promoter founder Hans Olsen takes up position

Two director seats available in this year’s election

Record-breaking Kickstarter card game Exploding Kittens is about to make its video game bow. Tomorrow (Thursday January 21st) will see the release of Exploding Kittens on iOS. The title, developed by Seattle’s Substantial in conjunction with original creator Matthew Inman, will cost $1.99 in the US. Cosmetic microtransactions will also …

Up to 10 releases expected within first 12 months from partnership between investment organisation and digital studio co-founded by actor Andy Serkis

US video games trade body the Entertainment Software Association has criticised the market data released by research firm NPD. The company’s data for the US games market in 2015 indicated that the industry was flat year-on-year, but the ESA says this depiction of the sector is not accurate. This is …

Industry vet oversaw Verant Interactive, Sony Online Entertainment and Daybreak

There is a new top-dog in theRiot Gamesranks, with the company creating the role of chairman of theLeagueChampionship Series(LCS) and appointing Dustin RedBeard” Beck—but what exactly is his new job? Beck was the vice president of esports and merchandise at Riot Games. He was regularly seen hoisting the Summoner’s Cup …

Early bird tickets for San Francisco event still available with €350 discount, but expected to vanish within the next week

Xbox has announced that it is acquiring MinecraftEdu and releasing a new edition of Minecraft for schools. Entitled Minecraft: Education Edition, the title is being made in collaboration with Teacher Gaming. It is currently set for release this summer. The title is going to be building upon what MinecraftEdu does …