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Developer wants to work with players to help ensure a stable release

Gamers wanting to play Far Cry 4 without owning a copy will now be able to do so. PS4 users lacking Far Cry 4 will now be able to join players who own the game via its co-op mode. Similar to the Download Play service available on Nintendo 3DS, users …

Nintendo has hinted that some new entries in the Metroid series could be in development. In an interview with KotakuShinya Takahasi,the GM of the platform holder’s Software Planning and Development group, talked about the two different types of Metroid game – the original 2D style and the 3D games in …

The Battlefield studio says it’s looking to include players into the development of the shooter as early as possible. EA has already rolled out a Battlefield Hardline beta for PS4 and PC users – which in itself could be considered early access – but DICE is now looking at early …

Next year's expo could be the last at the Convention Center

After a week of what has been the best PR it has received in years, Nintendo has closed E3 with a bit of a howler. When asked by Polygon if Twitch streaming is something Nintendo might add to Wii U, American boss Reggie Fils-Aime has said watching streamed gameplay isn’t …

Another current-gen game is being re-released for Sony and Microsoft’s new consoles. This time around it is heist title Payday 2. Overkill Software and 505 Games announced that the crime title is headed to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Dubbed the Crimewave Edition, the new release comes with a slew …

Stig Asmussen named game director at Titanfall developer

Kinect is listening… and obeying the commands of Breaking Bad’s Jesse Pinkman. A UK TV ad for Xbox One has reportedly been causing some users’ Xbox One consoles to turn on by themselves. It seems to happen at the moment Aaron Paul says ‘Xbox On’ to turn on his machine. …

Ex-God of War creative director Stig Asmussen has joined Titanfall developer Respawn Entertainment, studio co-founder Vince Zampella has confirmed. Speaking with Polygon, Zampella stated the company is super excited” to have Asmussen onboard. The industry veteran left Sony Santa Monica in March after 11 years with the studio. Asmussen himself …