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An open beta for Koei Tecmo’s upcoming action game Nioh includes a graphical option typically more familiar to PC gamers. The 4GB Nioh beta, which is available to download now on PSN in the UK, allows users to choose between two graphics modes – Movie and Action. The former prioritises …
Read More »The games industry employs fewer women than any other creative sector
The UK games industry is lagging behind other creative sectors when it comes to female employment rates. Creative Skillset’s Employment Census 2015 has revealed that 19 per cent of employees in the games industry are female – this lags behind every other creative sector in the country. That does at …
Read More »Uncharted 4 street date broken in UK, US and Germany
It’s not out until May 10th, but some people have already got their hands on upcoming PS4 shooter Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End. Videogamer reports that at least one individual obtained a copy of the game from CEX in the UK yesterday. "I went in to CEX… to actually buy …
Read More »DriveClub VR appears to still be on track
A ratings listing for DriveClub VR suggests that the game remains in the works despite the closure of its developer. The Entertainment Software Rating Board has published a new listing for the PS4 title for the US market, complete with an E (Everyone) rating. The page also points to the …
Read More »Free-to-play Paragon getting $60 physical PS4 edition
Epic’s upcoming F2P outing Paragon is to receive a very un-free boxed release on PS4. A $59.99 Paragon Edition has been announced for North America for June 7th. For the money gamers get a host of in-game items and perks including 6,000 Paragon Coins (worth $60), some additional challenges, permanent …
Read More »Ubisoft hands 1666: Amsterdam rights to Patrice Desilets
The legal dispute between Patrice Desilets and Ubisoft is over, with the rights for 1666: Amsterdam exchanging hands in the process. Having previously left the developer for THQ, Desilets re-joined Ubisoft in 2013. However, the pair quickly fell out with Desilets being suspended just two months later, leading to him …
Read More »Lionsgate films now available via Steam
Movie giant Lionsgate has signed a deal to sell its movies via Steam. The agreement launches with over 100 of the company’s films available on the service including the likes of Hunger Games, Twilight and Divergent. The selection appears to be more limited in the UK, however, where only ten …
Read More »Gears of War 4 outspending current releases in US TV ad response
Microsoft’s Gears of War 4 may not be arriving for another six months, but it currently has a bigger ad presence on US TV than games that are just around the corner. VentureBeat reports that data from real-time TV advertising intelligence iSpot.tv show that Microsoft accounted for 24.4 per cent …
Read More »Online multiplayer will be a paid expansion for Rock Band 4
Rock Band 4 owners will have to pay extra if they want to play the game online. Developer Harmonix has confirmed expansion plans for the game in place for later this year, part of which includes synchronous online multiplayer This is just one of the exciting features included as a …
Read More »Mojang releases free game Crown and Council on Steam
Microsoft owned Minecraft creator Mojang has, without any pre-amble or teases, released a free title on Steam. Crown and Council is described as a casual strategy game of geopolitical drama”. It originates from a game jam and was developed by Mojang’s Henrik Pettersson. It ships with 75 levels, and is …
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