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Sony Computer Entertainment New Zealand has confirmed the discontinuation of the PS3 in the region. Videogamer reports that once the console’s current stocks are exhausted, there will be no more units making their way to the region. "SCENZ will not be shipping anymore PlayStation 3 consoles to its retailers," Sony …
Read More »Cave ponders crowdfunding shmups PS4 ports
There may be more Cave shmup ports on the way than we thought. Publisher Degica recently confirmed plans to bring some of Cave’s popular shooters to Steam – the first of which, incidentally, will be Mushihimesama (or Bug Princess as it has become known in the West). Now Cave has …
Read More »PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight will go back on sale later this month
The long-awaited return of Batman: Arkham Knight on PC should occur this month. As many of you know, we released a major patch for Batman: Arkham Knight PC a few weeks ago,” Warner Bros has said. While there were significant performance improvements made to the game, the teams are continuing …
Read More »Activision says it’s working to improve Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 5 is released in the UK today, but widespread technical issues have marred its launch. Activision has already had to justify the game’s whopping 7.7GB day one patch. Not only is the download bigger than the game itself, but those unable to access it are locked …
Read More »Former Criterion heads are making a Burnout successor
A successor to one of gaming’s most missed series is at last on the way. Three Fields Entertainment, which was founded by former Criterion bosses Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry last year, has teased a Burnout successor via Twitter. Two things. Our first game is a multiplayer sports game. Coming …
Read More »Humble Bundle launches monthly subscription service
Charity retailer Humble Bundle is now offering monthly games bundles to those who sign up for a subscription. The $12-a-month service will, as you might expect, offer a mystery selection of titles each month. Those who sign up before November 6th will also receive a copy of Legend of Grimrock …
Read More »Amazon is pulling Apple TV and Google Chromecast over streaming video dispute
It looks as if shoppers will soon no longer be able to buy the Apple TV or Google Chromecast from Amazon. Bloomberg reports that the retailer is preparing to flex its muscles and drop support for video streaming devices that do not directly offer a way to stream its own …
Read More »Microtransactions will be offered in Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate
Ubisoft’s upcoming console and PC title Assassin’s Creed: Syndicate will offer users the chance to pay to accelerate progress. Syndicate will include paid options to save time and accelerate progress,” senior producer Francois Pelland told IGN. The model for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate is quite similar to Black Flag, allowing players …
Read More »Square Enix abandons Deus Ex: Mankind Divided ‘augmented pre-order’ scheme
The vocal criticism of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided’s tiered pre-order scheme has led to its cancellation. The ‘Augmented’ pre-order system was revealed last month, leading to a fierce backlash. Many were unhappy that in forcing customers to choose between pre-order gifts, certain content would remain inaccessible to all but those …
Read More »Driveclub PS Plus Edition will vanish from PSN next week
Having waited eight months to get their hands on the long-delayed game, the free PlayStation Plus version of Driveclub will disappear from PSN on October 6th. Remember, PS+ Instant Game Collection titles remain accessible to PS+ subscribers for the duration of their subscription, so anyone who grans it before then …
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