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Rumours that DirectX 12 will allow PC owners to tap into multiple GPUs simultaneously have been confirmed. Rumours of such a possibility emerged in February, and now Microsoft has confirmed that the API’s Multiadapter feature will use the power found across several graphics cards and even integrated GPUs simultaneously. Most …

Europe’s 28 different national digital markets could be merged into one if new proposed reforms from the European Commission are made law. This would bring an end to price differences for digital purchases from the likes of Steam, PSN and Xbox Live in different European countries, forcing parity across regions. …

Mobile data firm rolls out Usage Intelligence solution that tracks user behaviour in-depth

As the football season draws to a close, there’s still one major trophy to be won – The Game5s Cup. Sony and Microsoft are amongst the competitors taking part, with both set to go head-to-head at the May 21st tournament. Rockstar, Sports Interactive, Gameloft, GAME, Marmalade, Exertis, Testology, ShopTo and …

Publisher believes combined sales could reach 50m by the end of the year

Publisher expects similar sales success for 2016

Nintendo has revealed three new hardware bundles for its New 3DS consoles. These will launch on June 26th, and are themed around Xenoblade Chronicles 3D, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate and Pokmon Alpha Sapphire. Each bundle comes with the console, a game, as well as title-specific cover plates and Home menu …

Popular puzzle game Threes was temporarily removed from the Google Play store yesterday because it listed one of its copycats in its search terms. Game Informer reports that its creator Asher Vollmer revealed that his title was pulled from the digital marketplace due to the inclusion of the name of …

The Remastered version of Tim Schafer’s classic adventure game Grim Fandango is out now for iOS and Android devices. Grim Fandango Remastered is launching on both iOS and Android, and will set mobile gamers back 7.99. This follows the title coming to PlayStation 4 and PC earlier this year, and …

Disney’s next toys-to-life sequel will introduce blockbuster behemoths Star Wars and Avengers: Age of Ultron to the franchise. Disney Infinity 3.0: Play Without Limits, due out later this year on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Wii U, PC and mobile devices, will include five play sets, new toy box …