Another patch that claims to help address the ongoing stutter problems with the PC version of Watch Dogs has been released by Ubisoft. We optimized some of the performance issues that were causing some users to experience high amounts of stuttering while playing Watch Dogs,” Ubisoft said in a forum …
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Open beta for Sony’s game streaming service PlayStation Now kicks off today
100 PS3 titles available for US and Canadian users
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Read More »Nvidia Shield Tablet: the first mobile gaming PC?
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Read More »Mastertronic seeking CVA, closing Cambridgeshire HQ, cutting 40% of jobs
One of Britain’s most established publishing labels is confronting the possibility of going out of business. Writing for Develop, Mastertronic boss Andy Payne has said that a meeting will be held next month in which he hopes the company’s creditors will agree to new terms to enable the publisher to …
Read More »Mastertronic files for company voluntary arrangement
Publisher lays off 40 per cent of staff; negotiating with creditors to pay off debts
Read More »Yokai Watch 2 and Yoshi’s New Island keep 3DS No.1 in Japan
Nintendo’s portable console still rules the roost in Japan according to the latest sales data provided by Famitsu. This is partially due to the launch of Yoshi’s New Island in Japan, but largely the result of strong sales of Yokai Watch 2, which is No.1 for the third time in …
Read More »Clothing brand Diesel going legal on Dieselstörmers
The developer of Giana Sisters: Twisted Dreams has said it will resist a legal challenge from clothing firm Diesel. Eurogamer reports that the Italian fashion brand believes that the name of Black Forest’s upcoming game Dieselstormers will means there’s a "likelihood of confusion" between the two. As incredulous as that …
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