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Xbox has stormed the UK console market following the launch of new Xbox One S models. The release of the firm’s new slim 500GB and 1TB SKUssaw Xbox One sales rise 989 per cent week-on-week. The Xbox One had a 71 per cent share of the hardware market for the …

As PlayStation VR comes to the market, MCV tells you everything you need to know about Sony’s virtual reality headset. We take a look at the new accessories and hardware and speak to PlayStation’s UK group marketing manager Tom Whitaker about the company’s plans for the launch of PSVR. We …

ESL has partnered with The Cybersmile Foundation to tackle online abuse and toxicity in the world of eSports. Cybersmile has been working to address online abuse in the competitive gaming space since early 2015. This new partnership will significantly widen the reach of Cybersmile resources, as they try and get …

Controversial space exploration game No Man’s Sky is being investigated by the ASA over allegations that its marketing was deceptive. Eurogamer reports that the organisation has received several complaints” and that its investigation will examine how the game was presented on its Steam store page. Specifically, it is claimed that …

Industry veteran David Darling reveals why his latest project, PlayPhoto, has been three years in the making

It’s starting to look as if Xbox One has an emulator problem. Well, arguably it’s not a problem if you’re an owner and have an interest in retro gaming. But it may well be a problem if you’re Microsoft or a rights holder that could be affected by your games …

The investment group known as aXiomatic eSports has purchased controlling interest of Team Liquid. The group features big names such as NBA hall of famer Magic Johnson along with Peter Guber and Ted Leonsis who are leading the group. Guber is perhaps best known as the CEO of Mandalay Entertainment …

Crytek explains why a complete overhaul of its engine and a fresh focus on community sets the company up to run a marathon, not a sprint

ELEAGUE, the eSports brand created by Turner Broadcasting and aired on US TV network TBS, will host the next CS:GO major. Due to take place between January 22nd and 29th 2017, the ELEAGUE CS:GO major will be held at the ELEAGUE Arena within Turner Studios in Atlanta for the initial …

Irish social casino games firm adds Viber functionality to launch title 3D Blackjack