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Pauline Jacquey, MD of Reflections, explains how her studio began working on the next-gen Tom Clancy IP

The publisher has replied to concerns of users unable to access content. Microsoft has sent out download codes for Episode Two of The Wolf Among Us on Xbox Live to Season Pass holders. Many Xbox 360 users were disappointed to find that their Season Passes were not working and that …

Nobody paid attention when the Yogscast was created six years ago. Born as BlueXephos, founded by everyday gamers Simon Lane and Lewis Brindley, it was just one of thousands of YouTube channels offering original gaming content. But in 2014 it’s difficult for anyone in games to not have heard of …

No, that’s not a typo. Transformers Universe is not a MOBA. It’s a MOTA. For those not in the know, MOBA is a common term and means Massively Online Battle Arena, the best known examples of which are League of Legends and DOTA II. MOTA, meanwhile, stands for Massively Online …

Iconic character gets makeover for North American and European audiences

Ubisoft’s newest Tom Clancy IP is not being solely developed in Sweden – UK studio Reflections is co-developing the title, MCV’s sister site Develop reports. The partnership between the Newcastle-based developer and Malm’s Massive Entertainment will see both teams collaborating on upcoming online shooter Tom Clancy’s The Division, which is …

Ubisoft-owned Newcastle studio has teamed up with Massive Entertainment for next-gen open-world shooter

Activision expects Destiny to be a record-breaking release when it arrives late this year. Speaking to investors last night, CEO Bobby Kotick said that the game has the potential to be Activision’s next billion dollar franchise”, adding that he expects Destiny will become the best selling new video game IP …