Xbox Game Pass launches on June 1st

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Microsoft has confirmed its Xbox Game Pass program will launch this June. Revealed via a short video on Facebook, the service will launch worldwide on June 1st with a catalogue of over 100 titles. A retail offering is also expected to launch later this year, Microsoft has confirmed. Originally announced …

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Wargaming backs down in YouTube row

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World of Tanks maker Wargaming has apologised for its seemingly heavy-handed tactics in a recent row over criticism it received from a YouTuber. The games company reacted badly last week to a video by avid World of Tanks player SirFoch in which he criticised the new $79.99 Chrysler K Grand …

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IO Interactive confirms layoffs

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Hitman developer Io Interactive has confirmed an unspecified number of job losses. The news follows hot on the heels of the shock announcement that owner Square Enix is looking to sell the Danish studio. "Today at Io, we had to make some changes to our studio, which will allow us …

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League of Legends dropped by IEM

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IEM have ended their long-running associating with League of Legends, as IEM organiser Michal Blicharz announced on Reddit last night that IEM would be dropping League of Legends from the current season. According to the Reddit post, the reasoning is largely centered on scheduling. When League of Legends first appeared …

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GameSeek to relaunch website as the ‘best e-commerce game store on Earth’

2 stephen staley gameseekjpg GameSeek to relaunch website as the 'best e-commerce game store on Earth'

Online retailer Gameseek is to relaunch its website to create what CEO and managing director Stephen Staley calls "the best e-commerce game store on Earth." The new, responsive website will be built from the ground up in HTML 5, Staley told MCV, with new features being added over time. Chief …

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Superhot VR makes the jump to Vive this week

1 superhotvrvivejpg Superhot VR makes the jump to Vive this week

The VR version of time-bending shooter Superhot will shed its Oculus Rift exclusivity this week. Until now Superhot VR has only been available (officially, at least) to Oculus Rift users. But as of tomorrow (May 25th) the game will be available on Steam, complete with native HTC Vive compatibility. The …

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Developer Curators added to PlayStation Store

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Sony has launched a new curation system on PSN’s PlayStation Store. Called The Creators, the new feature allows select big-name developers to list the games that they would name as their best pick of the titles available on the store. Kotaku reports that the initial lineup includes top PlayStation exec …

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Supercell has acquired 62% of Space Ape

supercell space apejpg Supercell has acquired 62% of Space Ape

London based developer Space Ape Games is now part of the Supercell family. The Clash of Clans maker has acquired a 62 per cent share of the UK outfit for $56m, although Space Ape says it retains complete operational independence” but with the added benefit of tapping into Supercell’s development …

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Opinion: ‘The games industry has become a more diverse and inclusive place’

1 debbie bestwick ceo team17 350png Opinion: 'The games industry has become a more diverse and inclusive place'

I am really honoured to write this piece for MCV about the Women in Games Awards. I have been involved with the awards previously in all aspects, from nominating female peers I respect to helping with the judging process and even collecting a few awards myself.  It was amazing to …

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