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Impending PC release Civilization: Beyond Earth is also heading to Mac and Linux, publisher 2K Games has announced. Port-focused developer Aspyr posted the announcement on the studio’s official site, following a confirmation post on Twitter from 2K. The Mac and Linux editions won’t be out alongside the Windows PC version …

An audience of approximately 40,000 eSports fans were in attendance at the recently concluded League of Legends finals in Seoul, South Korea. The BBC reports Seoul’s World Cup Stadium was filled to capacity for the final match between Star Horn Royal Club and eventual winning team Samsung White – which …

iOS developers will soon have to ensure that their apps are 64-bit compatible so as to make the most out of Apple’s latest hardware. This is because of the inclusion of the A8 chip in both the iPhone 6 and iPad Air 2, TechSpot reports. App submissions that don’t offer …

New publication will reveal which leading developers are on the hunt for talent

Two weeks on from its planned release in the US, Evolution is still unable to say when the free PlayStation Plus Edition of Driveclub is going to be released. Furthermore, while there does appear to have been some improvements to the game’s online features, significant problems persist. PS Plus Edition …

Casual behemoth Candy Crush Saga has a sequel. King has released Candy Crush Soda Saga on Facebook, saying that it is designed to be played alongside the original game” (which is still being regularly updated). It’s essentially similar to its predecessor, although some new modes are offered up to help …

Apple has improved upon its recent quarterly disappointments by posting a strong sales period on the back of a record-breaking iPhone performance. Earning for the quarter reached $8.5bn and revenue $42.1bn which exceeded both internal and analyst estimates. A total of 39.2m iPhones were sold in the period, the bulk …

Today sees the long-awaited launch of the Xbox One TV tuner in the UK. The 24.99 peripheral connects a TV aerial cable to Microsoft’s console and feeds free-to-air HD channels through the device. By doing so a number of additional functions are offered including standard PVR functionality (pausing and rewinding …

One developer's view on Apple's App Store policies, and why he feels they are unfair on small studios

The creator of the original Alone in the Dark has begun work on a brand new horror game, and has turned to crowdfunding to aid development. Frdrick Raynal has launched a campaign on French siteUluleto raise €30,000 for his new psychological horror 2Dark, according toVG247. The game takes its inspiration …