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Singer returns to Ninja Theory for second collaboration

A new entry in Activision’s Guitar Hero series is in development and will be released this year. Kotaku reports that the game, which will be announced at E3 in June, will assume a more realistic” visual approach than previous entries in the series. More importantly it will again require the …

Company will also unveil Steam Machines with final Steam Controller

Intel Developer Blog: A look at the latest updates to the tool

A big new player will enter the virtual reality arena next week. Valve has confirmed that it will use GDC to reveal what is described as a "previously-unannounced SteamVR hardware system". Although nothing is known of the new hardware as of yet, Valve’s dominance in the PC games sector means …

Greg Zeschuk has announced his return to games, with the Bioware co-founder chairing Vancouver-based studio Biba. The developer focuses on creating mobile augmented reality apps that work alongside playground equipment. Game experiences are designed for kids, though the apps are primarily intended to be used by parents through refereed play.” …

Xbox One’s March update will offer a few new features, including the ability to take screenshots directly from the console’s dashboard. The update is already available to participants of Xbox One’s preview program, and is prepped to add screenshot support, a suggested friends list, and the ability to share your …

Machinima has landed another round of funding led by Warner Bros, though it hasn’t stopped the multi-channel network from cutting a chunk of its staff along with a few programs. A total of $24m has been raised for the network by Warner Bros, Redpoint Ventures, MK Capital, Coffin Capital and …

Streaming video leader YouTube has released a smartphone app designed to provide kids with a safe viewing environment. YouTube Kids, which is currently only available in the US, is built from scratch to provide a safe, simple environment for kids to access a curated selection of content. Videos will auto-expand …

Nintendo says it could have sold more New 3DS XL units in the US were it not for an ongoing labour dispute that is disrupting West Coast shipping. The first [New 3DS] shipments to Europe and the United States sold most stock that made it to shelves in the first …