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The general manager of EA-owned developer DICE, Patrick Bach, is to quit the studio after nearly a decade and a half. PlayStation LifeStyle has confirmed the change, although does not yet know if Bach is heading to another developer. It’s understood that the noises are he’s leaving to spend more …

The 2017 version of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition just launched, right on time for Christmas. Editor Stephen Daultrey tells MCV why retailers should consider having the book on their shelves. It’s the 10th anniversary of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition this year. How have you been able …

Very nearly a quarter of Ubisoft is now owned by Vivendi. As of the weekend, Vivendi has a 24.06 per cent stake in the French publisher, giving it voting rights of 21.3 per cent. Presumably it still wishes, as it has stated previously, to gain a seat on the board. …

The top-end Mass Effect Andromeda SKU will include a remote control version of the game’s Mako-like Nomad explorer. The Collector’s Edition will retail for 279.99 in the UK and is exclusive to GAME. The RC Nomad is controlled via a smartphone app. It boasts an in-built camera, six-wheel drive with …

Since March 2015, nearly 77,000 educational licenses have been granted

Bach looking to spend more time with his family after launch of Battlefield 1

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IFK Helsinki, a ice hockey team based in the Finnish capital, has entered the world of eSports by picking up an Overwatch team. The Overwatch team will be known as the Helsinki REDS, and was put together by manager Christer Kasurinen and team captain Roope Ruape” Kurkela. The current roster …

First up is arena battle game AntiSphere by developers Lion Game Lion

Maurice "KheZu" Gutmann has left Escape Gaming to join Team Secret after both teams failed to qualify for the Boston Major. KheZu will replace Lee ‘Forev’ Sang-don as Secret’s offlaner, and will make his debut for the team at the upcoming ASUS ROG Masters event due to kick off later …