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The boss of whatever is left of Maxis, Lucy Bradshaw, is leaving EA after 23 years. EA’s Maxis unit is being integrated into the company’s mobile division, although a number of Maxis projects including The Sims 4 will be overseen by new Maxis group boss Rachel Franklin, who was formerly …

It’s just a few short months away now, and slowly we’re getting a better idea of what the Oculus Rift will cost at launch. However, it doesn’t look as if consumers are going to get the chance to pre-order the device, at least not directly from Oculus itself. "There isn’t …

Netflix has launched an official app for Samsung’s Gear VR headset. The TV and film streaming service is now available for users of the smartphone-powered virtual reality device, the consumer version of which was also detailed. The app plonks viewers in a virtual cabin with a sofa and a screen-within-the-screen …

One of the first consumer-grade virtual reality headsets to make it to market has set a potentially market-changing price. The Samsung Gear VR was co-developed with Oculus, the firm behind the Rift headset. Unlike that device, which harnesses PC power, the Gear VR focuses on offering virtual reality provided by …

Night Dive Studios has released an enhanced edition of Looking Glass Technologies’ classic FPS/RPG hybird System Shock on GOG. A post onGOG’s news sectionreveals the updated version adds mouselook and widescreen support, as well as a classic” version of the game that perserves the original’s look and feel. New features …

The upcoming Xbox One Elite controller will arrive next month, according to its listing on the Microsoft Store. The peripheral’sstore pagenow displays a release date of October 27th, meaning it will launch alongside Halo 5: Guardians. The $150 controller features swappable thumbsticks and D-pads, interchangeable paddles allowing for less hand …

Square Enix has cancelled Final Fantasy Agito Plus for Vita. The studio announced the news via the game’s official Twitter page. It was scheduled to arrive this past January in Japan, but ended up being delayed. Final Fantasy Agito originally launched in Japan on Android and iOS last May, though …

Revolution Software COO and co-founder Noirin Carmody has been named UKIE Chair. She replaces Andy Payne, who steps down after more than ten years in the role. However, Payne remains with UKIE on the Board and will take up the role of treasurer, replacing Sega’s John Clark. Clark joins the …

The company behind MCM London Comic Con is launching a completely new event dedicated to video games. Hosted by MCM Central, GamerMania will take place in the ExCel London venue – the current home of Comic Con – between July 29th and 31st next year. That means the event falls …

Activision, publishers of the perennial Call of Duty franchise, today announced they are forming a standardised global league for eSports competition. The news comes ahead of Black Ops III’s November 6 launch, and details eSports-friendly features to be included in the upcoming title, such as spectator mode ‘CODcasting’ and built-in …