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Developer sees the game as a gift to Nintendo console owners

PC versions of triple-A releases still tend to get less love than the console SKUs, but profit still awaits those who properly plan a PC release. That’s according to Capcom, which told True PC Gaming that developing the PC version of DmC: Devil May Cry was not only stress-free, but …

Tomb Raider is available to buy today from Tesco supermarkets. The retailer, which is offering the game for just 32, is selling the title in MCV’s local store. Other readers have also confirmed that the game is available to buy from other Tesco outlets. Some gamers reportedly picked up copies …

Publisher and platform holder disinterest prompted project cancellation

Games critics didn’t like Aliens: Colonial Marines. The game’s Metacritic score was just 49. But despite the critical mauling it reached No.1 during its launch week and is the fastest selling game of the year so far. Meanwhile, last year’s XCom: Enemy Unknown was loved by game reviewers. And although …

Square Enix could be on the verge of announcing a Wii U version of sci-fi epic Deus Ex: Human Revolution. CVG spotted a listing for a modified” version of the title with the Australian Classification Board, which it speculates could be for DLC or possibly even a Wii U port. …

Flower and Journey composer Austin Wintory is also on board for its first project

Supermarket giant Asda has cut the price of Wii U, with the Premium Pack with Nintendo Land now on sale for just 249. The supermarket chain has also cut the 8GB Basic set to 199, with ShopTo also going below the 200 mark to 190. Both retailers hope the reductions …

Many may have thought that, as has been the tradition in the Assassin’s Creed series, Assassin’s Creed 4 would take place a few years, if not centuries, after the events of Assassin’s Creed 3. Instead, the new game takes places before it. Edward Kenway, the protagonist in this year’s game, …

Developers to receive 100 per cent of revenues for six months