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‘After Wii U, we're hoping that next time it will be a very big hit’

PR boss Dennis Heinert explains why quality is the key to success in free-to-play

After debuting in second place last week, LEGO Jurassic World claims the top spot. Sales of Warner’s plastic dinosaur title rose three per cent week-on-week, likely driven by the huge success of the film, as well as the wide audience it appeals to. It is the first LEGO title to …

Could Shenmue 3 be released on Xbox One? That all depends on how you interpret a new addition to the game’s Facebook page. As added to the FAQs today: Currently we are planning development only for PC (Windows) and PS4. Other platforms have not been decided yet. If other platform …

New point release also introduces new OpenGL renderer, Android and Linux support

Why mo-cap isn't just reserved for triple-A console games and blockbuster movies

Nintendo design legend Shigeru Miyamoto has openly discussed the Wii U’s market struggles, blaming the machine’s high RRP and the rise of tablets for its inability to take off. The price point was one that ended up getting a little higher than we wanted,” the developer told NPR. But what …

Discounts, PR push and ads fail to increase Sunset sales

There’s a new PS4 on the way, although the changes are all to be found below the hood. Sony has confirmed that a new design will start rolling out in Europe, America and Asia toward the end of this month. The redesigned console is 10 per cent lighter than the …

'The sector has been treated like the poor cousin of the creative industries'