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Microsoft Studios boss Phil Spencer is to host a keynote press conference at Gamescom 2013 next week. CVG reports that word of the event was sent out to the German press late last week. MCV understands that Spencer’s talk will take place some time on the evening of Wednesday August …
Read More »Now another former Id employee makes jump to Oculus
Oculus VR has hired a second developer from Id Software. GameFront reports that Matt Hooper, the creative director of 2011 release Rage, left the studio six months ago and has now been confirmed as the director of development at the virtual reality specialist. We are thrilled to have Matt Hooper …
Read More »There’s a one-off $1,000,000 version of Saints Row IV
Deep Silver has announced the most extravagant video game SKU ever seen – and of course it’s for the flamboyant Saints Row IV. In May MCV reported on what was then the world’s most expensive video game, the 125,000 Grid 2 Mono Edition. Well, forget that. GAME is now offering …
Read More »Sony IP comes to iOS and Android in Coca-Cola branded PlayStation All-Stars Island
Some of Sony’s biggest PlayStation IPs have made the move to iPhone in a new game carrying Coca-Cola branding. The game in question is PlayStation All-Stars Island – and it’s now available on both iOS and Android devices. The game currently offers a Temple Run-esque Uncharted themed island although additional …
Read More »GameStop offers discounted Xbox One game upgrades
Current 360 owners who intend to upgrade to Xbox One are being offered an added incentive in the US by retailer GameStop. The company says that those who buy the Xbox 360 versions of either Call of Duty: Ghosts, Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, Battlefield 4, FIFA 14 and Madden …
Read More »VIDEO: X Rebirth gets release date, promises radical overhaul
Cult PC developer Egosoft has at last confirmed what appears to be a firm release date for X Rebirth. The epic space exploration sim is scheduled for release on PC in North America on November 15th. The studio has also released a highly impressive trailer for the game that can …
Read More »Indie title Below is only a timed Xbox One exclusive
One of the key indie titles revealed at Microsoft Xbox One E3 show is not in fact exclusive to the console. Developer Capybara, which is also the creator of Sword & Sworcery and Clash of Heroes, has revealed that the game is only a timed exclusive on Xbox One and …
Read More »Now Southampton FC strikes gaming deal with EA Sports
Yes, the author of this piece is a Southampton fan. But that doesn’t mean the story will be in any way biased or overly enthusiastic. Anyhow. EA’s recent agreements with footballing minnows Manchester City, Barcelona and Liverpool have been eclipsed this morning with the news that the mighty Southampton FC …
Read More »Is Amazon the next to enter the Android console market?
Word on the digital street this morning is that retail giant Amazon could be on the verge of a spectacular entry to the console market. GameInformer reports that ‘sources’ have told it Amazon is currently developing an Android based console that is due for release by the end of the …
Read More »Free-to-play FIFA World announced for Brazil and Russia
The FIFA brand is to be released in free-to-play form for the second time. Hot on the heels on IP such as Need for Speed and Battlefield, FIFA World has been confirmed and is on the way to the Brazilian and Russian markets. It’s based on the current code used …
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