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From relative anonymity less than a few years ago, eSports has seen an explosion in popularity, fuelled by our seemingly insatiable appetite to be entertained. From community-based amateur game-playing to competitive tournaments, eSports encompasses casual leisure users through to professional video game players. Ever since the first games consoles, we …

A new Wii U SKU will include two of the platform’s most popular multiplayer games. The Mario Kart 8 and Splatoon Wii U Premium Pack will include digital copies of the titular titles, coming with the racing game pre-installed and a download code voucher for the squid shooter. Mario Kart …

Licence terms to remain unchanged following surprise acquisition

Previous Wii U-exclusive Sonic Lost World is coming to PC this year. Sega has announced that the platformer starring its blue blur will be launching as a digital download on November 2nd, and will include the Nightmare DLC that was released after. Those pre-ordering the game from participating outlets will …

nDreams CEO Patrick O'Luanaigh discusses what metrics to analyse when making a virtual reality game

Record investment is pouring intoesports. Venture capital and private investors have flocked to pro gaming companies, especially tourney organizers and business in the burgeoning fantasy esports scene. And now, the newest team in the biggest competition inLeague of Legendswill be funded by venture capital and angel investment, a first for …

Ubisoft has officially announced the next chapter in the Far Cry series. As previously leaked by IGN Turkey, the title is called Far Cry Primal, and has been given a release date of February 23rd on PS4 and Xbox One. It’ll be coming to PC in March of next year. …

Pre-orders begin in January

New York City’s Best Buy Theater has been renamed PlayStation Theater, Sony Computer Entertainment and AEG Live have announced. Originally named the Nokia Theatre Times Square when it opened in 2005, the 2,150 seat venue has been remodeled inside and out with PlayStation branding. According to Sony, the theater will …

NBA 2K16 has shipped 4m units worldwide across all platforms in its first week, publisher 2K Sports has announced. The figure is a record for the baksetball franchise. Digital sales have doubled the numbers of NBA 2K15 during the same period as well, with three times as many games played …