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Could 2002’s GameCube horror game Eternal Darkness be resurrected for a Nintendo Switch release? Judging by Nintendo of America’s recent extension of the Eternal Darkness trademark, it’s possible we might finally see it resurface on Nintendo’s upcoming console. According to NicheGamer, Nintendo filed the trademark extension on December 20th with …

"there is a lot of harassment that comes with being more public."

Overwatch has a new map, which is not available for all players, and crucially tournaments, to try out.  Oasis is now available on the live version of Overwatch, having gone through initial testing on the PTR.  This means that not only will you be seeing it in rotation when playing, …

Leak from Laura K Dale, who has previously leaked accurate Nintendo Switch information

Activision and Platinum Games’ Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants in Manhattan has disappeared from digital storefronts. As reported by Eurogamer, the title is no longer available to purchase from PlayStation Network, Xbox Games Store or Steam. Mutants in Manhattan launched in May 2016 after a January reveal. The site also …

Forbes has released its 30 under 30 list for gaming, and multiple eSports players, personalities and business owners have been included.  Team SoloMid owner Andy "Reginald" Dinh is this year’s featured honouree, with Immortals CEO Noah Whinston and and Tempo Storm owner Andrey "Reynad" Yanyuk also being included.  A few …

"We knew going in that most startups don't make it, and as an indie game studio we hoped we would be the exception to that rule, but as it turned out we weren't."

If you are pretty nifty at FIFA then you could lift the FA Cup at Wembley later this year.  The Emirates FA Cup gaming tournament, Every Gamer’s Adventure, which yes is its actual name and very ridiculous, takes place on May 6th and mimics the format of the real FA …

Deadline date approaching for 15th annual MCV Award ceremony

Dell has signed on as ELEAGUE’s new hardware partner and becomes the latest major company to sponsor the competition.  ELEAGUE competitions will now use the Alienware Aurora with Dell 24-inch 144Hz gaming monitor, starting with the ELEAGUE Major at the end of this month. And of course you can expect …