EA has released the first gameplay details for this year’s instalment of the FIFA franchise. FIFA 16 promises a completely redesigned defence engine, more than likely as a response to the changes to defending implemented in recent games. A feature called Defensive Agility brings balance in movement between attackers and …
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[Event news] gamescom dev announces opening keynote by Amir Satvat and first program highlights
gamescom dev has announced the first major program highlights for its 2026 edition, including an ope…
[Industry news] New TIGA Board Reinforces Commitment to Championing the UK Games Industry
TIGA, the trade association representing the UK video games industry, has announced the appointment …
[Industry news] G2 and PUBG MOBILE announce partnership
Today, G2, one of the world’s leading entertainment and esports brands, and PUBG MOBILE Esports, are…
[Event news] GAMES MEETS MUSIC 2027 — SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Games meets Music returns to London on Thursday 15 April 2027. One day, one track, featuring the peo…
[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power o…
VIDEO: Rebellion is bringing back Atari tank title Battlezone as VR game
UK developer Rebellion is reviving Atari tank combat game Battlezone as a virtual reality title. The firm – best known for its Sniper Elite series – is rebooting the classic title for a variety of VR hardware. So far, Battlezone is confirmed for PlayStation 4 and PC, meaning we’ll probably …
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Read More »Elite Xbox Controller costs £130
UPDATE: GAME has listed the controller with a UK price tag of 130. A previous listing for 45 on GameStop has since been removed. ORIGINAL STORY: Microsoft’s swanky looking new joypad will come with a very swanky looking price. The peripheral will cost $150 in the US, which in direct …
Read More »22 games confirmed for Xbox One’s 360 backwards compatibility
The Xbox 360 games available to Xbox One Preview members has been confirmed. 22 titles are included in the initial offer, with the promise of over 100 being available by this holiday and hundreds” more in the months ahead. The service will roll out to all Xbox One members this …
Read More »Zynga acquires Mark Pincus’ incubator Superlabs
CEO of social games firm brings previous project back into the fold
Read More »VIDEO: Watch Microsoft’s incredible Minecraft Hololens demo
Shenmue 3, The Last Guardian, Final Fantasy VII – E3 2015 has been full of big moments, and Microsoft’s Minecraft Hololens demo is right up there with the biggest. There are a ton of caveats you could apply to the demo, which was no doubt rehearsed to within an inch …
Read More »Shenmue III smashes Kickstarter goal in less than 12 hours
Fans throw money at long-awaited sequel, raising the full $2m within the first day
Read More »Shenmue 3 successfully funded on Kickstarter
UPDATE: Shenmue 3 has been successfully funded on Kickstarter. It took less than 12 hours to hit its $2m goal. In the process it has set the record for both the fastest game to reach $1m and then $2m. ORIGINAL STORY: Having been announced last night, Shenmue 3 is already …
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[Industry news] Games Industry Fatigue: 80% of Mobile Developers say engagement strategies lack innovation for growth
80% of mobile game developers believe that the industry’s engagement and retention strategies are going stale, according to a new, in-depth survey of 195 mobile gaming industry leaders.
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[Industry news] Amiqus Business Manager Liz Prince recognised with MBE
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
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[Industry news] New Report From G2A and Juniper Research Predicts “Trust Advantage” as the Next Growth Driver in Global Digital Commerce
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EXPO GAMERS 2026: Europe’s Premier Gamedev Summit Finalizes Executive Program
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[Industry news] PlanetPlay and UNICEF unite gamers for global impact
PlanetPlay (www.planetplay.com), the award-winning not-for-profit platform that channels the power of games into real-world impact, has teamed up with UNICEF (www.unicef.org) to engage gamers worldwide in support of children.
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Alan Boswell Group announced as sponsors at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Keywords Studios announced as sponsors of the Major Publisher of the Year Award at MCV/DEVELOP Awards
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Code Wizards announced as key sponsor of MCV/DEVELOP Awards 2026
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