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The THQ brand is to make a return. The publishing label disappeared last year as part of a process that saw Nordic swoop for a host of THQ IP such as Darksiders, Red Faction, Stuntman, MX vs ATV and Destroy All Humans. Now Polygon reports that Nordic has also acquired …

Nintendo’s Eiji Aonuma has said that he is aware of the demand for a remake of Majora’s Mask. The Zelda bosssaid in an interview with Kotaku that he has heard to fans demanding he revist the title. Not only this – he admits to toying with fans by including Majora’s …

Julian Gollop tells Develop about his journey from working with big publishers to going back to his roots

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 …