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Day two of E3 2014 is over and gamers have been treated to one of the best shows in recent memory. All three major platform holders have now taken to the stage, including Microsoft, Sony and Nintendo (well, not exactly). Meanwhile, the industry’s publishing giants including EA, Activision, Ubisoft and …

Nintendo’s first party Wii U showing is improving all the time, but third parties continue to distance themselves from the console. However, Nintendo of America boss Reggie Fils-Aime has insisted that third party support remains strong for the console, highlighting the indie development sector for particular praise. "We’re seeing a …

If any series looks set to demonstrate the step up from current to next-gen, it’s Batman. Warner has at last released a gameplay video for Batman: Arkham Knight, and the bells and whistles are clear to see. Aside from the obvious jump in visual quality, what’s especially impressive is the …

Developers reveal implementing both male and female characters may be harder than you might think

First and foremost, it’s been a pretty good one so far, right? There’s none of the disaster or doom and gloom of 2013 and all three platform holders put on what should be regarded as good shows with lots of promising titles. Which you rated highest will likely depend on …

Bethesda has promised to reveal its new Doom title at QuakeCon 2014. The publisher released a teaser trailer from the new Doom, which confirmed the game will receive a full reveal at the community event that takes place from July 17th to 20th. Doom has been stuck in development limbo …

Scottish firm is behind these first teasers, thanks to partnerships with Microsoft and Deep Silver

The latest release from acclaimed game director Suda51 will be free-to-play. Let it Die was unveiled earlier this week during Sony’s E3 2014 press conference as an exclusive for the PS4. But now creator Suda51 has revealed to Destructoid that the title will use the free-to-play business model. Additional details …

Sales of the 3DS XL and 3DS rose this week thanks to a number of new releases, according to Japanese market data provided by Famitsu. Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth debuts at the top of the software chart, while fellow new release Card Fight! Vanguard comes in at No.3. …

Nintendo has revealed more details about its Wii U GameCube controller adapter. The gadget allows players to connect up to four GameCube controllers to their Wii U. This includes the wireless WaveBird gamepad. The platform holder is also releasing a Super Smash Bros branded GameCube controller. This gadget is set …