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2015 has been the year of records for eSports. From viewership to investments, we’ve set the bar pretty high for 2016 and looking at the most recent announcements we’re already looking at a brighter future. You may recall the Dota 2 International surpassing $18 million, and various titles such as …

Hideo Kojima has left Konami. You probably saw that one coming. The Metal Gear Solid creator has finally confirmed what Konami never would in revealing that his contract with the publisher was terminated as of December 15th. Furthermore, he has opened up a new studio, the name of which will …

A new update has arrived for Rocket League, adding a new hockey mode and a list of holiday-themed items to the popular release. A post on the game’s twitter accountannounces the content drop is out now for both PS4 and PC versions. Along with the new mode, several festive items …

Night Dive Studios has revealed it will launch a remastered edition of Turok on PC this Thursday. The title – originally developed by Iguana Entertainment and published by Acclaim – will launch on Steam, GOG, and Humble Store on December 17th. The updated release will include high resolution and widescreen …

A new ESRB listing indicates a Virtual Console release of the original Super Mario Galaxy is on the way. VG247 reports the new listing provides the expected E rating, with Wii U listed as its platform. While Super Mario Galaxy 2 received a Virtual Console release on Wii U outside …

Those recruitment specialists Aardvark Swift is once again on the hunt for the next games development superstar. The Search for a Star competition has been designed to help wannabe games makers break through the industry’s barriers to entry and improve their chances of landing a job at an established studio. …

Talent competition returns, offering aspiring developers job opportunities as coders and artists

A Kickstarted six-hour RPG made by two people and released just three months ago is about the be crowned the Best Game Ever. Toby Fox’s Undertale, which was released on PC in September, is currently winning the polling in a GameFaqs contest to crown the best video game ever made. …

The Age of Empires and Civilization designer discusses his plans to shake up the market with The Incorruptibles

The revelation last week that Konami had blocked Hideo Kojima’s attendance of The Game Awards was an impromptu decision. The developer was awarded the Best Action/Adventure Game prize at the event but was prevented from attending by Konami lawyers. And in a spur of the moment decision, host Geoff Keighley …