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Harmonix has confirmed that Amplitude won’t now arrive until the end of the year, and even then only for some backers. The rhythm action reboot was supposed to be with us this summer but will now not arrive until the end of 2015. Kickstarter backers who bought in to the …
Read More »Spencer hints at Quantum Break release date announcement tomorrow
It looks as if a release date for Xbox One exclusive Quantum Break could be announced at Microsoft’s Gamescom 2015 press briefing tomorrow. When asked on Twitter whether Gamescom will deliver a firm” release date for the game, Xbox boss Phil Spencer replied: "You’ll see on Tuesday. I think you’ll …
Read More »Nikkei report paints bleak picture of life at Konami
The troubles at Konami could run deeper than just a rift with the creator of Metal Gear Solid, if new reports from Japan are to be believed. Kotaku has translated a story in business paper Nikkei that claims a decline in relations between Konami and its staff began in 2010 …
Read More »Pang is making a return on consoles, PC and mobiles
1989 arcade game Pang is about to pop back onto the market, courtesy of DotEmu and Pastagames. Original developers Mitchell Cooporation have apparently approved” of the new version, titled Pang Adventures. If you’re in North America and that name doesn’t ring a bell, that may be because the series was …
Read More »Final Fantasy VII Remake will introduce some ‘dramatic’ changes to cult RPG
Resurrecting a beloved near 20-year old game poses a major problem – how to keep it faithful enough to please fans but fresh enough for the modern market. That’s one of the challenges faced by the developers of the Final Fantasy VII remake, and not for the first time players …
Read More »Riot has killed off a League of Legends hero that some people paid money for
League of Legends players came in for a bit of a shock this week when it was discovered that one of the game’s heroes has been killed off. The news was a particular blow for those who had paid cash to play as the pirate Gangplank, or to access any …
Read More »Nvidia recalls Shield Tablet over battery fire hazard worry
Owners of Nvidia’s Shield Tablet have been told that their device must be replaced owing to a safety fault. The company says it has determined that the battery in these tablets can overheat, posing a fire hazard”. As a result, owners are being urged to visit this website to determine …
Read More »AMD accuses Nvidia’s Gameworks of being ‘tragic’ and ‘damaging’
Chip maker and graphics card specialist AMD has launched another scathing attack on its rival Nvidia. AMD’s gaming scientist Richard Huddy has said that his rivals Gameworks functionality – which offers a range of in-game visual extras such as detailed hair and physics – is detrimental to the performance of …
Read More »Digital sales accounted for 77% of EA’s Q1 revenue
Anyone who doubts the transition from physical to digital need only look to EA’s most recent financials for evidence. Of the $693m revenue generated by EA in the last quarter, $532m came from digital – which is up ten per cent year-on-year. The bulk of it came from digital mobile …
Read More »SCE UK boss Fergal Gara has resigned
Fergal Gara, the VP and MD of Sony Computer Entertainment UK, has resigned. Sony says he has left to pursue a new professional venture”. SCEE’s GM of Nordics, East & South East Europe Warwick Light will replace him, with his tenure to start on August 10th. Gara will remain at …
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