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DLC for backwardly compatible Xbox 360 games will work on Xbox One, but a tiny hoop must be jumped through. Xbox One’s new backwards compatibility, which will be added to consoles that have upgraded to the New Experience UI tonight, is feature rich and technically impressive. However, the one thing …

Square Enix has announced a 2016 retail release for former digital-exclusive Life Is Strange. This Limited Edition version will include all five episodes and be available on PS4, Xbox One and PC across all PAL territories. Also in the box is a 32-page art book, the soundtrack and director’s commentary. …

Winners revealed in Academy's celebration of creative UK talent

But premium title already in the works, says DeNA

Revolution co-founder reflects on the past golden age of independent development

Star Wars VII: The Force Awakens director JJ Abrams is working on a video game. The esteemed film director has teamed up with Infinity Blade and Shadow Complex developer Chair to work on a new action strategy game called Spyjinx. The title has been confirmed for PC, smartphones and tablets …

Indies flock to London for MCV and Develop event

Another cherished football game of old is hoping for a comeback. It was announced last month that Kick Off is returning in the form of the Sony-backed Dino Dini’s Kick Off Revival. Now arch rival Sensible Soccer is coming back with a new title called Sociable Soccer. It’s being helmed …

Indie developers from across the UK are today being given the opportunity to showcase their games, find investors and partners, receive funding advice, pitch ideas and sign their games at the day-long event. Brought to you by MCV and Develop, Interface is taking place at St Mary’s Church, near Baker …

Modern Times Group has completed the acquisition of Swedish eSports and events organiser DreamHack four months after buying a 74% share in ESL’s parent company. The seeming monopoly on European eSports organisers has been sealed today after rumours of the DreamHack sale circulated last week. Final figures for the sale …