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2005 RPG Jade Empire could be resurrected with a sequel, developer BioWare has hinted. There’s always hope,” studio general manager Aaryn Flynn said in a Kotaku Q&A. Both [Dragon Age’s executive producer] Mark and [creative director] Mike worked on Jade Empire, so they’re advocates for it in the studio (so …
Read More »Cloud Imperium adds another $300 ship to Star Citizen
If you’re concerned that developer Cloud Imperium’s bank account is running a little low, another high-cost vehicle has been added to the game’s store. The Vanguard can now be purchased for $300. The heavy fighter comes with lifetime insurance and some hangar decorations… but is not actually playable as of …
Read More »Nintendo issues takedown demand for student Super Mario 64 HD project
A recreation of the first level from Super Mario 64 made with the Unity engine must be removed from the internet, Nintendo has said. Super Mario 64 HD was created by Roystan Ross as an attempt to learn Unity. It uses the level structure of 64 and character models from …
Read More »Guinness World Records appoints new Gamer’s Edition editor
Stephen Daultrey has been named as the new editor of the Guinness World Records Gamer’s Edition. Daultrey is the former web/gaming editor for Maxim and has previously written for Bizarre and Flipside, as well as CVG’s website. The games industry is by far the most creative and exciting industry in …
Read More »Capitalism is killing games (and the world), Oddworld creator says
The need for growth that fundamentally underpins capitalist business structure is killing the development sector. That’s according to Oddworld founder Lorne Lanning, who told Games Industry that the big successes of the highest grossing triple-A titles is shaping the decision making of publishers throughout the entire production train. "I’d say …
Read More »Knight becomes GAME’s UK Retail MD in senior management shuffle
GAME has announced some changes to its senior management team following its recent strategic realignment. As announced last week, GAME has now been split into three divisions – GAME Retail, GAME eSports and Events and GAME Digital Solutions. Former category director Charlotte Knight, who has been with the company for …
Read More »2K announces WWE mobile game designed to replicate console experience
A ‘proper’ simulation WWE wrestling game is on the way from 2K. Called WWE 2K, the iOS and Android will as you’d expect feature a recognisable roster of both current brawlers and faces from the past, with Hulk Hogan and Sting named. The publisher reckons the title looks to offer …
Read More »Apple boss Cook slams US religious pro-discrimination laws
Tim Cook has criticised the introduction of legislation is some US states that allows people to discriminate based on their religious beliefs. A number of states, including Indiana and Arkansas, have passed laws allowing individuals to cite their religious conviction as justification for a number of behaviours, including the right …
Read More »EU wants to end regional digital pricing, enforce Digital Single Market
The European Commission has announced plans that, if passed, will turn the digital video games market on its head. Currently sellers such as Valve (Steam), Sony (PlayStation Network) and Microsoft (Xbox Live) funnel customers through regional portals according to their location. This is done partially for rights reasons but primarily …
Read More »Bandai Namco reveals PC discount for Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin is out this week on PC, but how much it will cost you will very much depend. In the US the new DirectX 11 version of the game, which includes a re-worked version of the title and all of its DLC, will …
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