Niche ‘n’ easy: Meet the cult games that defy Metacritic

You may have not played Farming Simulator, Deadly Premonition or Sniper Elite, but it’s extremely likely you know them by name. These, and games like them, are examples of mid- and low-budget titles that have managed to achieve either commercial or critical success, despite their position outside the realm of …

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Microsoft purchases Havok from Intel

Microsoft has acquired Ireland-based middleware developer Havok from Intel. A post on Microsoft’s blog announces the company’s purchase of the developer known for providing ragdoll physics and destructible elements for a myriad of notable titles, such as Dark Souls II and Mortal Kombat X. While terms weren’t disclosed, Microsoft explained …

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Sniper Elite franchise surpasses 10m copies sold

The Sniper Elite franchise has surpassed 10m copies sold, developer Rebellion has revealed. The UK-based studio announced the news in a video update (posted below). The first Sniper Elite title launched in 2005, meaning sales average out to right around 1m per year. Whether you’ve bought one or whether you’ve …

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