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Nintendo is preparing a marketing campaign for new IP Splatoon that will rival last year’s Mario Kart 8. That’s according to Nintendo UK marketing manager Chandra Nair, who says that the firm is confident in its colourful new shooter. The platform holder is already pushing Splatoon with digital billboards, cinema …

This year’s entry in Codemaster’s F1 series marks a change in pace in more ways than one. First and foremost, F1 2015 is the series’ PS4 and Xbox One debut, and benefits from the use of an updated version of the company’s Ego Engine. And while this let Codemasters make …

Toy website ToyTesters.tv and gaming outlet FamilyGamerTV are teaming up for a new show that features upcoming products. The collaboration sees CBBC and Disney presenter Nigel Clarke to test upcoming products out with children. So far, the programme has covered the LEGO Mixels and LEGO Simpsons range. As well as …

VR firm Oculus has invited members of the media to attend a San Francisco event just days before E3 gets underway. The invited – uploaded by IGN (below) – asks attendees to ‘Step into the Rift’, suggesting we are going to learn more about the company’s Rift headset. The event …

Nintendo is planning on showcasing its new colourful multiplayer shooter Splatoon at this year’s MCM Comic Con. The platform holder is holding a series of multiplayer matches for Splatoon at the London event. That’s on top of competitive games for Mario Kart 8, including the new 200cc mode, and Amiibo …

Developer based in Manchester and includes Evolution staff

PlayStation is setting up a development studio in North West England dedicated to make games for its Project Morpheus VR headset. As spotted by Eurogamer, Sony has been advertising for experienced developers on its job site for a ‘North West Studio’ to work exclusively on content for Project Morpheus. Eurogamer …

Virtual reality firm Oculus says it won’t be blocking porn on its Rift VR headset. That’s according to Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, who – as reported by Variety – on stage at the first Silicon Valley Virtual Reality Conference was asked if the firm had any plans to block X-rated …

Japanese publisher Capcom has said that remastered versions of its back catalogue of hit titles will be one of its focuses. In a Q&A, the company said that it has started ‘aggressive digital download sales activities’. It says that this is the result of it being harder to sell lower-priced …

Mojang’s runaway success Minecraft continues to be incredibly popular on YouTube. Videos featuring the title were viewed 3,900m times, with 99 per cent of these being fan-made content. Minecraft videos formed 34 per cent of the Top 20 franchises. That’s according to a report released by research firm Newzoo and …