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The original developer of critical flop Duke Nukem Forever is suing Gearbox for over $2m. PCGamesN reports that the claims relate to royalties the studio claims remain unpaid following Gearbox’s acquisition of the Duke Nukem Forever rights in 2010. As well as the missing cash 3D Realms reckons that Gearbox …

The arrival of virtual reality headset Oculus Rift on consoles is a step closer. Sony Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida told Engadget that Sony has got a couple of the development kits” and that I tried it out and I love it”. And while there’s no active discussions occurring just …

Those hoping for a swift U-turn from Microsoft look set for disappointment. Microsoft’s studios boss Phil Spencer has told CVG that the policies regarding Xbox One’s online and software authorisation requirements are definitive” and will remain in place. For now. "We wanted to set our definitive policy in black and …

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Console manufacturer aiming to satisfy publishers, consumers and retailers with Xbox One

With E3 now nearing an end we’re developing a firm appreciation of exactly the sort of graphical oomph we can expect from the machine’s range of launch titles. Sony has released some gameplay footage for Infamous: Second Sun. Note not only the shiny visuals but also the highly destructible environment. …

Lack of online requirement will not deter devs from adopting cloud functions, says Yoshida

Firefly Studios' Nick Tannahill offers advice on how to land that job

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