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Games that treat players like idiots are Jade Raymond’s biggest bugbear, the Ubisoft developer has said. I don’t like the assumption that all people who play games want big chain saws and women in bikinis,” Raymond told The Grid. It’s like, really? Not all gamers are teenage boys, and even …
Read More »Fanboys are in love with their consoles, science man says
The bond between a fanboy and his or her console can chemically be compared to love. That’s according to Dr David Lewis-Hodgson, director of research at Mindlab International, who has told Kotaku UK that enraged forum commentators are effectively defending a loved one. "It often takes time to develop such …
Read More »Xbox One Paris Saint Germain bundle heading to French retail
Recently downed Champions League quarter finalists Paris Saint Germain are to get the Xbox One bundle treatment in France. Joystiq reports that the SKU includes a console, controller, Kinect, some PSG-themed stickers to adorn the hardware, a club shirt and a subscription to PSG’s streaming TV channel. It will retail …
Read More »New bug discovery is another blow for Battlefield 4
Nearly six months after the game’s release, the discovery of a significant bug in Battlefield 4 has heaped more pressure on EA’s shooter. PC Gamer reports that word is spreading about what is being referred to as the ‘death shield’ bug. When a player is downed in Battlefield 4 there …
Read More »VR means the end for TVs, Oculus founder predicts
Is VR the next 3D TV or the future of entertainment? Unsurprisingly the founder of Oculus falls into the latter camp. In fact, Palmer Luckey thinks that virtual reality will be so pervasive that it could even bring about the end of the television set. Polygon reports that Luckey told …
Read More »David Attenborough making Oculus Rift documentary
Famed nature documentary maker David Attenborough’s next show will also be available for Oculus Rift. Real Screen reports that the creators of Conquest of the Skies, which is currently being shot in Borneo for Sky 3D, have already secured several Oculus developer kits. We’re now filming for the Oculus Rift,” …
Read More »Trio of Sony Japan Vita RPGs heading West
Soul Sacrifice Delta is one of three new SCEJ RPG Vita titles confirmed for a Western release. IGN reports that the game will arrive in Europe on May 14th. It builds on the original with an improved graphics engine and sharper AI, as well as some additional character optimisation options. …
Read More »Day one Trials Fusion patch to up Xbox One resolution to 900p
The Xbox One version of Trials Fusion will be the recipient of a day one resolution increase on Xbox One. The game will ship with a resolution of just 800p. However, Eurogamer reports that this will be bumped up to 900p once a patch ahs been downloaded and installed. As …
Read More »GaymerX2 2014 will be the last
This year’s GaymerX2 convention will be the last, its organisers have said. A recent successful Kickstarter campaign, which raised more than double its target amount, helped to secure the 2014 event but has not been sufficient to enable its long-term future. "We decided that we could no longer continue as …
Read More »SCEE teams with 3A for Killzone figure line
An official line of licensed Killzone figures is one the way from toy company 3A. The first offering to emerge from the deal is a 31cm fully articulated Hazmat Trooper figure with illuminating red eyes, which is due to launch in Q3 and cost $160. Our adult video game franchises …
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