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Storytelling is becoming increasingly important in the world of games as the medium continues to evolve. Craig Chapple talks with the industry’s leading writers on where strong narratives can take games in future

Two special edition versions of Sony’s PS4 title Bloodborne have been revealed. The Collector’s Edition, which has a European RRP of €79.99, includes the game in a steel case, premium art book and digital soundtrack. The Nightmare Edition, meanwhile, offers a fair bit more. For €119.99 gamers get all of …

PPLLAAYY founder Konstantin Elgazin reflects on the biggest change in his games development career

Beat 'em up dev working on free-to-play wresting title for mobiles

13th Lab and Nimble VR now owned by pioneering virtual reality firm

Capcom Europe has a new CEO and he starts today. Hiroshi Tobisawa replaces former boss Kunio Neo, who has left after two years with the Resident Evil publisher. Tobisawa has been with Capcom since 1997 and has previously served as managing corporate officer and president of Capcom USA and Europe …

Nathan Egner, a programmer and game designer at Alacrity Falmouth, reflects on his experience with the academic incubation initiaitve

Indie hit Papers Please is now available on iPad, but creator Lucas Pope has revealed that Apple forced him to remove the game’s nudity. The original version saw players, who assume the role of a immigration officer in a totalitarian state, occasionally forcing visitors to endure a body scan, revealing …

Warning! Developers' response to criticism over new IP is, er, not very polite

Creative director of Formula One games takes up same role as simulation specialist