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Nearly six months after the game’s release, the discovery of a significant bug in Battlefield 4 has heaped more pressure on EA’s shooter. PC Gamer reports that word is spreading about what is being referred to as the ‘death shield’ bug. When a player is downed in Battlefield 4 there …

Is VR the next 3D TV or the future of entertainment? Unsurprisingly the founder of Oculus falls into the latter camp. In fact, Palmer Luckey thinks that virtual reality will be so pervasive that it could even bring about the end of the television set. Polygon reports that Luckey told …

Sony has announced that India will be among 12 countries to be included in the PlayStation Mobile Developer Program starting May. The PSM Developer Program is aimed at providing support to developers creating dedicated content for PlayStation Mobile, and will be extended to India starting 29th May. Sony made the …

Nintendo, in a rare move, has announced it will be cutting the price on five of its first-party 3DS hits – including Mario, Donkey Kong, and Animal Crossing titles. The company states that as of April 22nd of next week, Mario Kart 7, Super Mario 3D Land, New Super Mario …

Dungeon Defendersdeveloper Trendy Entertainment has hired on ex-LucasArts president Darrell Rodriguez as the indie studio’s new CEO. Speaking with Games Industry, Rodriguez discussed his excitement for both the upcoming Dungeon Defenders II and Playverse – the company’s cross-platform tech. "When I first visited here I saw tremendous potential–both in Dungeon …

Eve Online and Dust 514 developer CCP has announced the cancellation of its MMO World of Darkness, as well as a reduction in staff. The company revealed in a statement this week that with the canning of the title’s development, 56 jobs have been cut at its Atlanta studio. "The …

Animation and modelling toolset will let gamers create their own assets for titles like Dota 2

Atlanta office now focusing on developing content for Eve universe

Famed nature documentary maker David Attenborough’s next show will also be available for Oculus Rift. Real Screen reports that the creators of Conquest of the Skies, which is currently being shot in Borneo for Sky 3D, have already secured several Oculus developer kits. We’re now filming for the Oculus Rift,” …