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The fact that PS3 is built in a very different way to PS4 and Xbox One is the reason for The Crew skipping Sony’s last-gen console. "The Crew was originally built for the new generation of consoles, so when we made the decision to port it to the previous generation, …
Read More »All PS4 DualShock 4 games will be compatible with SharePlay
SharePlay will be compatible with all DualShcok 4 PS4 titles and does not require special coding from developers. The function, arriving as part of an upcoming PS4 update, allows players to have their friends take control of their game over the internet using PSN’s new streaming technology. Think of it …
Read More »Spencer: I don’t want the Rare brand to mean Kinect Sports
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has once again reiterated Microsoft’s desire to ensure that Rare isn’t left languishing in a post-Kinect haze. Having made its names with a string of hit titles during Nintendo’s console heyday, in recent times the now Microsoft owned studio has effectively been tasked with stewarding the …
Read More »VIDEO: Here’s nearly 20 minutes of Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain in action
Hideo Kojima has show off nearly 20 minutes of in-game Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom pain gameplay. Although it’s the same mission that was shown off at E3, it’s approached in a completely different way – including strategic horse shitting. Also note how due to the fact that the …
Read More »‘Frame rate is more important than resolution’, says Xbox boss Spencer
The boss of Xbox has argued that people shouldn’t get too hung up on game resolutions. Although this is of course no surprise coming from a platform holder whose flagship machine has struggled to hit 1080p, Phil Spencer rightly told CVG that a smooth and stable frame rate is far …
Read More »GAME shares surge following 30% sales jump
Markets may regard retail flotations as a risk, but GAME’s early success on the stock exchange prove that they can prove very successful GAME Digital has reported a sales increase of 30 per cent for the year ending July 26th, which includes the period following its flotation in June. Throughout …
Read More »VIDEO: New The Witcher 3 gameplay footage released
The game won’t be with us until February, but a new gameplay video will keep fans of The Witcher series excited for a little while. While we’re still mostly in the dark about potential combat and gameplay changes, there’s no denying that The Witcher 3 is a very pretty game. …
Read More »From wants Bloodborne’s "sense of punishment to be less"
Bloodborne is being designed to appeal to not only the Dark Souls faithful but also to a potentially wider audience. In terms of who the game is aimed at, and who we want to capture in terms of the audience, obviously we can’t betray or disappoint the fans out there,” …
Read More »Limited Edition Super Smash Bros 3DS confirmed for Europe
Nintendo has revealed a Limited Edition Super Smash Bros themed 3DS for Europe. The hardware will be released alongside the game on October 3rd. As well as featuring a striking red paintjob and a game-themed decal, it also comes with a copy of the game pre-installed. The Wii U version …
Read More »VIDEO: Rime looks a bit like a cross between Ico and Wind Waker
Another surprise in Sony’s Gamescom 2014 conference was Tequila Works’ puzzle platformer Rime. Rime is set in a unique ancient world of mystery, intrigue and adventure,” Xdev Studio Europe producer Chris Jones said. Set on a beautiful island, a boy wakes on the shore to find he’s lost, with the …
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