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Smash-hit indie title Minecraft is to make its next-gen debut this week. A listing for the game on PSN seems to suggest that the game will at last be released on PS4 when the store is updated in Europe tomorrow. A Vita release is expected to follow shortly, too. Microsoft …
Read More »VIDEO: UK release confirmed for Dead or Alive 5: Last Round
Koei Tecmo has confirmed that Dead or Alive 5: Last Round will be released in both America and Europe. The game was announced as part of Sony’s pre-Tokyo Game Show press event yesterday. Furthermore, Last Round will be sold for less than your typical RRP – 34.99 on PS4 and …
Read More »Cyberith Virtualizer VR treadmill successfully funded on Kickstarter
An alternative virtual reality treadmill has hit its funding target on Kickstarter. The Cyberith Virtualizer is the second such device to be successfully backed by the crowdfunding service, having reached $361k – easily passing its $250k goal. Readers may recall that another VR treadmill, the Virtuix Omni, was successfully Kickstarted …
Read More »Dance Central Spotlight available to download on Xbox One now
Kinect title Dance Central Spotlight is now available to download on Xbox One. Microsoft says Harmonix’s 7.99 download will work with any add-on content purchased for previous Dance Central games and comes with the following ten tracks: Avicii – Wake Me Up” Cher Lloyd – I Wish” David Guetta ft. …
Read More »No Man’s Sky promises gameplay that’s as varied as its galaxy
Not only will it have more planets than a person could explore in a single lifetime, but No Man’s Sky is also aiming for a wide assortment of gameplay options too. We’re not going to give you missions. No-one is going to come to you and say ‘I’ve lost five …
Read More »Pre-order bonus for those who buy Destiny AND Call of Duty from GAME
GAME is offering an extra bit of content for Destiny – but with a big caveat. As spotted by Videogamer, a Level 20 Legendary Blacksmith Armour Shader is available only to those of both buy any version of Destiny AND pre-order a copy of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The …
Read More »IGDA offers support for harassed developers
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) has vowed to offer support for developers who have experienced harassment online. "Over the last several weeks, game developers and affiliates have been the subject of harassment and ‘doxxing’ attacks, including threats and posting of home addresses,” a statement read. While we support diverse …
Read More »Another ‘Top Gear of gaming’ TV show is on the way
A new TV show kicking off in the UK this Friday has boldly claimed to be the Top Gear of gaming”. Think you’ve heard that before? You have. In June Red Bull revealed plans for its own gaming TV show which it dubbed as ‘Top Gear for gamers’. This project …
Read More »45,000 expected to attend League of Legends 2014 World Championship final
eSports could hit a new milestone next month when the League of Legends 2014 World Championship takes place in South Korea. Riot Games’ EVP of eSports Dustin Beck told Polygon that the Grand Final, scheduled to take place in Seoul on October 19th, is expected to sell out the Sangam …
Read More »Soundtrack reward for Super Smash Bros buyers
Nintendo is offering a free CD soundtrack to those who buy Super Smash Bros. There’s a catch, of course – gamers must buy both the 3DS and Wii U versions to receive it. Once both games are out users must simply register codes for both games on Club Nintendo. Neither …
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