Rumours of some new heroes for Hearthstone have been proved correct… in a way. Blizzard has announced the first of what will likely be nine new heroes for the game – Magni Bronzebeard. However, Magni won’t quite be a new hero in the sense many had hoped. He actually just …
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LightSpeed Studios announced as sponsor of the Player’s Choice Award – NOW OPEN TO VOTE!
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Mattel brings card game Apples to Apples to iOS
Mattel has announced a digital release of its card game Apples to Apples is out now on iOS as a free-to-play offering. The game is available to download on Apple’s App Store for both iPhone and iPad devices. The launch version packs multiplayer support for up to five players, customization …
Read More »World Video Game Hall of Fame inaugural class includes Super Mario, Doom
A selection of six video games have been chosen as the first class to be inducted into the World Video Game Hall of Fame at The Strong National Museum of Play in Rochester, New York. The titles include Pong, Pac-Man, Tetris, Super Mario Bros., Doom and World of Warcraft. The …
Read More »PlanetSide 2 lands on PS4 later this month
Daybreak Game Company’s free-to-play MMO PlanetSide 2 is heading to PlayStation 4 later this month, the studio has announced. Both PlayStation US and Europe Blogs reveal the title will launch simultaneously in Europe and North America on June 23rd. "We’ve put a lot of effort into streamlining and improving the …
Read More »Valve opens pre-orders for Steam Machines, Steam Link a GAME exclusive in the UK
Valve’s long awaited answer to the living room PC, the Steam Machines, are now open for pre-orders. The Alienware Steam Machine will be available in the US at GameStop and through Steam itself, as well as the Steam Link streaming box and the Steam Controller. Those who opt to pre-purchase …
Read More »VIDEO: There’s a new Star Wars RPG coming in 2015
Battlefront won’t be the only Star Wars game on offer later this year. Kabam has announced Star Wars: Uprising, a mobile RPG that takes place between Episode VI: Return of the Jedi and this year’s Episode VII: The Force Awakens. Uprising will include extensive character creation and customisation, with players …
Read More »Riot suspends League of Legends commentator
Martin ‘Deficio’ Lynge has been suspended by Riot after an investigation into his relationship with League of Legends team Copenhagen Wolves. Lynge, a broadcaster for the League of Legends Championship Series, was found guilty of tampering” following his receipt of a management job from the Danish team. This in itself …
Read More »Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection dated by Sony
The rumoured PS4 remaster of the three main Uncharted games is real and coming this October. As reported this morning, Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection PS4 will include former PS3 titles Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception. The SKU will be released on October …
Read More »The Assembly will be a launch game for Oculus Rift, Project Morpheus and HTC Vive
VR developer and publisher nDreams has unveiled a game that it says it will be a launch title for the big three upcoming virtual reality headsets. The Assembly, which has been rebuilt with Unreal Engine 4, aims to be a launch title for not only Facebook’s Oculus Rift but also …
Read More »Havok unveils new particle effects tech
Tool to debut in Rainbow Six Siege
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[Industry news] XDS 2026 Insights Report is now live
The 2026 XDS Insights Report examines how external development partnerships are evolving as they become a core part of modern production pipelines. Based on input from 250+ industry professionals, the report shows an ecosystem moving beyond delivery risk and into a new phase shaped by coordination, governance, and long-term collaboration.
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