Free-to-play mobile release Final Fantasy: Record Keeper is heading to North America this spring, Square Enix and DeNA have announced. The game has players customizing pixelated versions of Final Fantasy characters such as Cloud and Lightning with "iconic gear, powerful spells, summons and hundreds of weapons to choose from.” Those …
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[Event news] Games Aid Charity Poker Tournament at Develop: Brighton 2026
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Updated Humble Widget allows devs to offer browser-based demos
Humble Bundle has launched the latest version of its Humble Widget sales tool, with a new feature that allows developers to offer playable browser-based demos of games. Along with the in-browser demo option, the update also introduces new payment methods and more customization options. The release follows Humble’s partnership with …
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$25,000 is up for grabs at an upcoming Nvidia-organised Hearthstone tournament. All Hearthstone users are able to register, although the event will also host competitive gameplay between pro players. All entrants will also have the chance to nab qualification points for the recently detailed Hearthstone World Championship. The tournament will …
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Ghostly meme horror villain Slenderman is preparing to make his next-gen debut. The game will be released on digitally PS4 on March 24th and on Xbox One on March 25th, priced at $9.99. The UK price has not been revealed, although the PC version costs 6.99, which may give some …
Read More »Unity supports Indie Zone at games marketplace Interface
Leading engine and tools firm helps make upcoming event free for smaller businesses
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Video games technology giant Unity has backed MCV and Develop’s new B2B content marketplace event Interface. Interface takes place on May 14th in London, and is designed to allow developers to showcase their games, find investors and pitch ideas. A potent mix of affordable demo space and a business matchmaking …
Read More »Fable Legends will be free-to-play
Lionhead's next RPG will update episodically and feature microtransactions
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Read More »Accessories Update: HyperX Cloud II headset and Venom Arcade Stick for PS3 and PS4
MCV takes a look at the best accessories heading to UK retail. This week, we check out the new Cloud headset from HyperX and battle with Venom’s latest arcade stick HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset HyperX has released an updated version of its Cloud gaming headset. The HyperX Cloud II …
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