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It’s that time again. After a long console cycle, Nintendo showed off a first glimpse of their mysterious NX, now known as the Nintendo Switch. Touting a hybrid console/handheld experience, the Switch is exciting in its own regard. But Nintendo has also given eSports fans something to get hyped about …

"“The UK is a world leader when it comes to making video games, and we’re determined to make sure this continues long into the future."

Suehiro founded Access Games in 2002

Company claims the money was owed from the sites former owner Bad Juju, and not from Desura.

Creator of Deadly Premonition, Hidetaka Swery65” Suehiro, has retired from Access Games after taking a year off due to ill health. The legendary designer announced just under a year ago that he would be taking some time off from working due to his reactive hypoglycemia, which at the time was …

Company hiring for 100+ roles

VR firm Oculus is staffing up, with more than 100 positions currently open across many of its global offices. According to Upload VR the company is mainly staffing up its research divisions, following the announcement back at Oculus Connect that the firm has $250,000 research grants available for upcoming areas …

THQ Nordic: ""We are scouting opportunities to expand these franchises in a manner that honours NovaLogic's rich heritage and sets THQ Nordic up to compete in a new genre"

Online distribution service Steam ran out of keys for Splinter Cell: Blacklist during a sale over the weekend. This weekend saw the entire Splinter Cell franchise go on sale at 75% off on Steam. This included the most recent entry in the franchise, Splinter Cell: Blacklist, which saw a significant …

THQ Nordic has purchased a number of IP’s and assets from NovaLogic and is seemingly open to developers pitching them ideas based on the franchises. Following on from purchasing multiple IP’s from the likes of THQ and Atari, THQ Nordic has purchased the rights to Delta Force, Comanche, Joint Operations, …