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The military government of Thailand has banned the sale of strategy title Tropico 5. The ministry of culture reportedly felt the game would impinge upon Thailand’s national security, most likely due to its focus on themes such as martial law, military coups and dictatorships. Thailand has been under military rule …
Read More »GAME announces a string of in-store events for Minecraft Month
Former digital darling Minecraft is expanding its High Street reach thanks to a host of events with retailer GAME. The first event takes place today at its Falkirk store with around 140 more to follow between now and August 30th. The full list can be found below. Specifics on what …
Read More »Uncertainties build for Kickstarted Early Access title The Stomping Land
Could The Stomping Land be about to join the list of infamous Kickstarter projects that leave their backers in the lurch? Kotaku reports that the game, sold as a dinosaur-themed take on DayZ, has been left largely abandoned since it was launched on Steam Early Access on May 30th. The …
Read More »White Xbox One listed by French retailer
Signs suggest that Microsoft may announce a white version of the Xbox One at Gamescom next week. French retailer Micromania is currently listing a bundle containing a white console and copy of Sunset Overdrive for the machine’s current RRP of €399.99. It also says it will be a Micromania exclusive …
Read More »VIDEO: BioShock iOS port coming this summer
A full port of cult first person shooter BioShock has been announced for iOS. Despite the fact the long-promised Vita version remains MIA, the game will hit iPhone and iPad this summer. Pocket Gamer reports that it will offer full controller support, too. Senior producer Brian Lowe describes the title …
Read More »Indie boss Adelman has left Nintendo, admits to Twitter ban
The boss of Nintendo of America’s indie program Dan Adelman has left the company after nine years. Furthermore, in an interview with Kotaku Adelman admitted that Nintendo ordered he stop tweeting having previously strayed from the official line. Even more bafflingly, it was even at one stage suggested that a …
Read More »Gamers upset over Colin McRae Rally PC port
A host of negative reviews suggest that gamers are unhappy with Codemasters recent Steam release Colin McRae Rally. From the developers of the multi-million selling franchise and based on content from the 90 per cent Metacritic rated Colin McRae Rally 2.0,” the 4.99 game’s listing reads, although it does add: …
Read More »New study says some gaming is GOOD for kids
Well that makes a refreshing change. A short spell of video gaming each day can have a positive effect on the lives of young children, a new study has claimed. That’s according toa survey of 5,000 10-15 year olds by experimental psychologist Dr Andrew Przybylski published in medical journal Pediatrics, …
Read More »Witcher 3 dev: DirectX 12 won’t help 1080p on Xbox One
Microsoft’s implementation of DirectX 12 is unlikely to aid developers trying to get 1080p performance out of their titles on Xbox One. That’s according to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s lead engine programmer Balazs Torok who told GamingBolt that while it will bring some benefits, resolution increase is unlikely to …
Read More »GAME is winning back market share from supermarkets
High Street retailer GAME has clawed back some of the UK’s video game market share from supermarkets. That’s according to Kanter Worldpanel, which found that for the 12 weeks ending July 6th GAME boosted its share of the physical games, movie and music market by 1.1 per cent year-on-year. Amazon …
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