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eSports tournament Vulcun Deckmasters has been cancelled, despite only launching last month. Gosugamers reports that Vulcun launched the competition with the promise of a $100k prize pool over two seasons. However, time will be called on the whole thing once it draws to a conclusion tomorrow (Friday July 17th) after …

The man who created the subreddit dedicated to online shooter Destiny has been hired by developer Bungie as a community manager. It’s my honour to be the latest player plucked from the community to assist in its management,” Chris ‘Cozmo23′ Shannon said. I now aim to better serve the larger …

The complete list of games available to UK PS4 and PS3 owners as part of the new PlayStation Now open beta is now available. As reported by Videogamer, 176 games currently feature in the list – all from PS3 – including Heavy Rain, Killzone 3, Beyond: Two Souls, Shadow of …

Argument ignites after studio cancels $250 pledge

Publisher Deep Silver cuts ties with the studio

Titles will not be snackable, but bigger, more elaborate experiences

French studio takes home New IP and Use of Narrative prizes for Life is Strange

UK studio receives award for New IP – Mobile with Plunder Pirates

Indie games label honoured for success with The Escapists

Street-traversing simulator Crossy Road has become the latest mobile hit to earn its very own branded merchandise. The free-to-play title was launched last November by developer Hipster Whale, and has gone onto attract more than 90 million players. Inspired by the voxel-laden style of the game and its zoological roster …