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Read More »Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 could make a comeback
The controversial Samsung Galaxy Note 7 might be making a surprise return to the market. The company has made a statement about how it intends to prevent the Note 7 debacle turning into an environmental disaster after third parties such as Greenpeace demanded to know what would become of the …
Read More »We Happy Few is getting the movie treatment
Almost a year on from its disruptive E3 trailer debut, We Happy Few is being made into a movie. Varierty reports that the film is being made by Pitch perfect producer Gold Circle Entertainment, in partnership with dj2 Entertainment and the game’s developer Compulsion Games. [dj2] approached us enthusiastically with …
Read More »Mad Catz has filed for bankruptcy
The gamble that was Rock Band 4 has ended in the worst possible way for Mad Catz. Two years ago the video games world was taken by surprise when it was announced the longstanding peripherals specialist Mad Catz was to assume publishing duties on the rhythm action title’s comeback. Later …
Read More »Mass Effect: Andromeda is still No.1
For the second week on the trot EA and BioWare’s Mass Effect: Andromeda is the UK No.1. That equals the two week run of Mass Effect 2, and actually betters the one week Mass Effect 3 enjoyed at the top. Sales are down sharply, though, falling 78 per cent week-on-week. …
Read More »Resero Network acquires VideoGamer.com
Resero Network, the firm behind Xbox Achievements and PlayStation Trophies, announced the acquisition of VideoGamer.com earlier today. The London-based website was formerly owned by Candy Banana but the amount of the transaction has not been revealed. "Not a lot will change from an editorial perspective, to be completely honest – …
Read More »Search for a Star announces finalists
You can play and look at the round 2 entries here
Read More »BAFTA to honour Brenda Romero with BAFTA Special Award
Award presented to Romero for her "her illustrious career in game design, her advocacy for the art and creative process behind game-making, and her commitment to encouraging the next generation of talent in the industry."
Read More »Harmonix layoff 17
Anonymous source says they've cut 7 more employees in 2017
Read More »Ron Gilbert: Everyone’s a Writer
Ron Gilbert’s new adventure, Thimbleweed Park, aims to recapture the charm of old school point and click adventures using ‘improv game design’.
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