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Virtual reality app store Wear VR has raised $1.5m as it aims to build a more robust independent marketplace. As reported byVenturebeat, the firm plans to release a mobile that will let users find virtual reality games on their smartphones. The store is said to house some 900 VR apps …

BioShock creator updates to latest version of Epic’s tech for mystery project

Trade body will no longer accredit courses or provide diplomas to T2G students

UK games development trade body TIGA has ended its long-standing relationship with distance-learning business Train2Game. TIGA had acted as an independent examination and awarding body for Train2Game since 2009, but says it will now no-longer award TIGA Diplomas, accredit any Train2Game courses, promote Train2Game or generally be involved with the …

Eidos Montreal’s new tech powering Human Revolution sequel for Xbox One, PS4 and PC

The closure of OnLive will leave many gamers without access to content they believed they own, as well as a totally useless piece of hardware. Those who subscribed to PlayPass will lose access to their library on April 30th, with all save data and achievements being wiped. Those who had …

Perfecto Mobile's technical evangelist Eran Kinsbruner offers insight into the secrets of mobile success

Plug-in free until full release

Sony’s latest PS4 exclusive has been unseated during its second week in Japan as another new Bandai Namco release shot to the top. According to the latest data from Famitsu, the week ending March 29th saw five new Bandai Namco entries in the software rankings, with Bloodborne crowned as the …

Five competitive Smite players have received professional suspensions of up to one year for account sharing, Hi-Rez Studios announced yesterday. The bans have affected players from four organisations in the Smite Pro League circuit, including two top-tier North American teams, Cognitive Gaming and Enemy eSports, and one European (Trig eSports). …