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Namco Bandai is rewarding consumers who pre-order Dark Souls II with a host of exclusive loot. The items, which range from t-shirts to comics and iPhone cases, are exclusive to individual retailers, so Dark Souls fans will have a bevvy of treats to choose from when placing their pre-order. These …

Full release features UI tool Autodesk Scaleform and Tizen support

Many new studios focus on independent games, but they still need to promote those titles. Natalie Griffith, owner of Press Space, offers advice on effectively promoting both your game and your new studio

A GTA Online update hitting consoles next week includes the all-new Beach Bum pack. New content takes the form of two new weapons, including a broken bottle, four vehicles as well as radical character customisation options such as different hairstyles, tattoos and clothing. In addition to the above, new multiplayer …

More gamers are tuning in to Twitch for their gaming videos than any other site. Analytics firm comScore found the video platform to boast the largest audience and most-engaged users across all sites dedicated to the gaming audience. Despite not naming the firms specifically, comScore claims Twitch has over ten …

Virtual Reality headset creator Palmer Lucky explains why the device is staying away from consoles

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Canadian team sets out to dominate free-to-play mid-core strategy mobile market

A big screen adaptation of Temple Run is reportedly in the works. The Hollywood Reporter’s sources claim Warner Bros. is in negotiations to adapt Imangi Studios’ endless runner franchise into a major motion picture. According to the report, the film’s story would consist of "an explorer who, having stolen an …

Ubisoft has announced sales numbers for a pair of under-performing titles, revealing Splinter Cell: Blacklist has moved 2m units and Rayman Legends is closing in on 1m copies sold. Games Industry reports the Ubisoft provided the figures following its recent call to investors, where the publisher had warned investors that …