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Ustwo’s optical illusion puzzlerMonument Valley has passed the one million downloads mark. The game was originally released for iPad last year, but later came to iPhone and Android platforms. A third of all Android downloads for the game are via the Amazon app store, according toTechCrunch. Players guide a silent …

The inclusion of an optional toggle between 30 and 60 frames per second in PS4 title The Last of Us: Remastered doesn’t mean that 60fps support is flaky. That’s according to community strategist Arne Meyer who speaking to Videogamer has dismissed concerns about the title’s ability to sustain a solid …

Ustwo's optical illusion puzzler passes sales milestone, extra levels on the way

An alleged payment of $150k from Yogventures developer Winterkewl to Yogscast remains unaccounted for. Developer Kris Vale said in a Kickstarter update post that his studio prior to the game’s cancellation agreed that $150,000 would be transferred to the Yogscast with the understanding that they would use that money exclusively …

An official walkthrough trailer for The Sims 4 has apparently leaked one of EA’s monetising initiatives for the title. Joystiq reports that the 20 minute video, which can be seen below, carries an on-screen ad for The Sims 4 Premium membership. "The Sims 4 Premium. Save on new packs with …

EA and BioWare’s Star Wars: The Old Republic is apparently the fourth biggest subscription MMO in the world. A study by SuperData reported by Games Industry says that the game enjoyed global revenues of $165m in 2013, grabbing a six per cent share of the total subscription MMO market. That …

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Epic Games allows developers to use new graphics tool to enhance iPhone and iPad titles

The controversial ‘spiritual successor’ to STALKER has hit its $50k Kickstarter goal. Having seemingly stalled, Eurogamer reports that a limited number of high value pledges have helped the game reach its target, including $12k worth of funding from two backers on Saturday July 19th and a $14k increase the following …

Lead developer Kris Vale details how the Yogscast project broke down