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The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has referred three unnamed online games to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The CMA says that it is concerned that these games may breach the Advertising Codes and consumer law by directly encouraging children to buy, or ask their parents to buy, extra game …

Bethesda’s post-apocalyptic RPG Fallout 4 could be on track for a pre-Christmas release. The game was only officially announced yesterday and will be detailed further at Bethesda’s E3 conference later this month. We know it’s coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC but what we don’t yet know is when …

Bethesda’s fantasy RPG series made its MMO debut on PC last year. This month, Elder Scrolls Online comes to consoles. MCV looks at the latest merchandise for the franchise With a history stretching back more than two decades, the real-life legacy of Bethesda’s fantasy Elder Scrolls IP has become as …

CEO David Brevik tells Develop how working with the community and being prepared to scrap everything helped turn things around

Ubisoft is taking its latest Assassin’s Creed title to the road. The Assassin’s Creed Syndicate: The Tour will kick off in London on June 16th, the day after Ubisoft’s E3 press conference which is scheduled for 1apm on Monday June 15th. As well as offering the first ever hands-on with …

In theory, game bundles sound like a great idea. Companies get their titles out in front of thousands of people who might not have given them a second look otherwise. But according to some, these deals are acting as a gateway for profiteers and are eroding the price of games. …

The organiser of E3 insists that the LA event is not all about console games. E3 has become synonymous with Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo down the years. This year, PC giant Valve has announced it will not be exhibiting at the show, while the PC-focused Sega will also have a …

Studio behind virtual reality multiplayer FPS receives funding from World Innovation Labs

Graham McNeill leaving Nottingham for California

2Awesome Studio’s second attempt at crowdfunding sci-fi shooter Dimension Drive has been met with success. Despite seemingly coming close during its previous attempt at raising funds, the studio’s hopes were snatched away from them with just 30 minutes to goafter a fraudulent donation of €7,000 was reversed. The team had …