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Graphics card manufacturer AMD has at last revealed the Radeon HD 8000 series of GPUs… but it’s likely not what many consumers were expecting. Gamers had been hoping for a new line of desktop cards to rival the upcoming GTX 700 series from Nvidia. Instead, the HD 8000 series is …
Read More »EA opens Star Wars focused DICE office in LA
A brand new office is being opened in LA specifically to work on Star Wars titles. It comes as a result of EA’s decision to acquire the Star Wars licence from Disney. The Wall Street Journal reports that the new outfit will be run by Battlefield creators DICE, but won’t …
Read More »Rift confronts the inevitable, goes free-to-play
Trion Worlds has confirmed plans to ditch subscription fees for MMO title Rift. The game, which was launched in early 2011, will become free-to-play as of June 12th and will not lock content away from non-paying players. Our free-to-play model is built on a simple idea: everyone can download, log …
Read More »DICE is bringing the Frostbite engine to mobiles
A version of DICE’s impressive Frostbite engine is being developed for mobile and tablet platforms. It’s good news for mobile gamers, certainly, but also a disappointing development for Wii U owners who are now left with the reality of Nintendo’s machine being the only major platform to be shunned by …
Read More »Nvidia Shield finally priced and dated
Upcoming Android console and PC gaming streaming device Nvidia Shield has been given an official release date. The handheld will cost $350 in the US and be released at some point in June. Shield has two main functions – it’s a fully operable Android gaming device and will also stream …
Read More »Ben 10 Omniverse 2 confirmed for multiple platforms
Namco Bandai’s D3P has announced Ben 10 Omniverse 2 for Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U, Wii and 3DS. Due out this autumn, the game mirrors the Cartoon Network series of the same name which offers a more stylised, anime-like take on the Ben 10 universe. Kinect Star Wars, Conduit 2 …
Read More »Warner reveals LEGO Friends game for Nintendo handhelds
The LEGO Friends brand is to get a video game outing on DS and 3DS this autumn. The game, which targets young girls, allows players to choose activities such as perfecting dance routines as well as build friendships” and character customisation. Pet care, grooming and training is also involved and …
Read More »Twitch app heading to Xbox 360
Streaming video service Twitch is to get a dedicated app on Xbox 360. It should come as no surprise that the app will only be available to Xbox Live Gold subscribers. In better news, it should go live today in the US. It’s not clear when it will arrive in …
Read More »Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 5 skips physical release
Capcom has confirmed that Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney – Dual Destinies will not be released physically in Europe or North America. Historically it’s been tough to attract long term retail support for Ace Attorney titles,” a rep stated on the Capcom forums. With the release of Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney …
Read More »PS4 WILL arrive in UK this year – report
Sony will not delay the launch of the PS4 in Europe, a new report has claimed. In February it was reported that PS4 would follow its predecessor’s lead by landing in Japan first and then rolling out in Europe after Christmas. This is not so, according to CVG, which cites …
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