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A revised version of the minimum and recommended specs for the PC version of Watch Dogs have been released by Ubisoft. And the fact is that they’re even more demanding than the apparently rubbished list that appeared last week. The Minimum specs require a quad core CPU – specifically either …

E-xpress Interactive has revealed a variety of preorder DLC for Batman: Arkham Origins in India. The Black Mask Mission and Infinite Earths Skins Pack will be offered as preorder incentives by all major retailers in addition to the Death Stroke DLC, which is included in every copy of the game. …

Tommo and Blaze have rebutted SNK’s attempts to shut down the Neo Geo X console. MCV yesterday reported that SNK had issued notice of the withdrawl of its licensing agreement for the retro console, demanding an immediate cease to its manufacture, distribution and sale. This morning, however, both its American …

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Axis producer moves to company’s character animation arm

Tech compatible with console, mobile, tablet and PC

Superhero brawler Injustice: Gods Among Us is headed to PS4, PS Vita and PC, with a bunch of bonus content in the form of the Injustice: Gods Among Us Ultimate Edition. The Ultimate Edition will also be available for PS3 and Xbox 360, but there’s no mention yet of an …

Having found itself once again at the heart of a PR maelstrom yesterday, Microsoft has distanced itself about reports regarding Xbox One’s advertising platform. MCV reported yesterday that Xbox marketing boss Yusuf Mehdi told a marketing summit audience that Xbox One would offer advertising partners a huge new trove of …

Sleeping Dogs co-developer United Front Games has announced Triad Wars, a new title based in the same universe as the hit open-world action adventure game. The studio officially confirmed the news yesterday, following last week’s appearance of the title’s trademark filed by publisher Square Enix. "We’re super-excited that it’s another …

Sony’s Playstation 4 companion app will arrive for Vita onboard the device’s next firmware update. Engadget reports on Sony president Shuhei Yoshida’s announcement of the new app’s planned arrival on Sony’s handheld, though there’s no mention of when the accompanying Vita update will actually release. Originally announced as Playstation App, …