Business Insider has apparently handed its Innovation Initiator award to controversial key reseller G2A. The announcement was made via G2A itself. G2A has been recognized by Business Insider for its strong focus on innovation and the research and development of new products, services, and solutions,” the company said. G2A was …
Read More »Accolade returns with new Bubsy game
Two of gaming’s forgotten brands are making an unexpected return. Publisher Accolade, which has not been seen since the 1990s, has announced that it will release a new Bubsy game. Bubsy isn’t exactly a household name. It first arrived in 1993 with the SNES release Bubsy in Claws Encounters of …
Read More »Ukie tries to reassure industry after shock election result
Will Theresa May quit? Will the Brexit pause button be pressed? Where did Lord Buckethead get that lovely helmet? These are just some of the questions the UK is waking up to this morning after the surprise news that Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election has resulted in …
Read More »CD Projekt reveals Cyberpunk 2077 ransom demand
Thieves have obtained files pertaining to the in-development Cyberpunk 2077, and are demanding a ransom from its developer for their return. CD Projekt has confirmed that it will not abide by the demands, however, and has warned fans about possible leaks. "An unidentified individual or individuals have just informed us …
Read More »Io is dropping Hitman’s episodic model
Amidst a very uncertain backdrop, Io Interactive stealth game Hitman is dropping its episodic sales model. Io was put up for sale by owner Square Enix last month. Now it has announced that the various parts of Hitman’s first – and now seemingly only – season are to be condensed …
Read More »Shenmue 3 delayed until 2018
In news that will be of little surprise to anyone, it has been confirmed that Shenmue 3 will not arrive this year. I know you are all eagerly anticipating the release of Shemue III, however, we unfortunately we must delay its release,” creator Yu Suzuki said. Shenmue III started with …
Read More »E3 Coliseum schedule revealed
The full line-up for E3 2017’s Coliseum showcase has been released. The show is produced by The Game Awards host Geoff Keighley and offers two days of programming, including interviews and spotlights on many of gaming’s biggest publishers and developers. E3 badge holders in attendance can attend for free, although …
Read More »Indie game Everything has qualified for an Oscar
Recent indie release Everything is treading new ground by becoming the first video game to be eligible to win an Oscar. One of the game’s trailers, which takes the form of an 11 minute short film, won the jury prize at the Vienna Shorts Festival. As a result, the short …
Read More »Data questions popularity of Xbox backwards compatibility
Backwards compatibility has always been a headline winner, but the extent to which it is actually used has always been a point of contention. New data from Ars Technica about Xbox Live usage suggests that, in Xbox One’s case at least, very little time is spent taking advantage of the …
Read More »Rebellion announces new IP Strange Brigade
There’s a new game on the way from the makers of Sniper Elite. It’s called Strange Brigade, and is described as a third person adventure set in the 1930s. It can be played solo, but also supports up to four players. It will be released on PS4, Xbox One and …
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