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Developer Big Ant Studios has revealed a new entry in its popular cricket series, which is set for a December release. Don Bradman Cricket 17 is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The studio says that this title will feature a new lighting system, as well as photo-realistic …
Read More »‘Don Bradman Cricket has closed the gap between cricket games and the FIFAs of this world’
Football video games may generate all of the record-breaking statistics and headlines, but another of England’s national pastimes has consistently attracted players to its latest virtualised offerings. While they might not rack up the sales figures of FIFA or PES, cricket games have built up a dedicated community of followers. …
Read More »Don Bradman Cricket delayed to 2014
There will no longer be any cricket games released to celebrate England’s upcoming triumph in this winter’s Ashes. Oh wait… In much the same manner as England’s batting order have capitulated under the glare of Mitchell Johnson, the hopes and expectations of cricket fans have crumbled as a second cricket …
Read More »VIDEO: Big Ant releases new Don Bradman Cricket 14 trailer
The cancellation of Ashes Cricket 2013 isn’t all bad news for video game cricket fans. News of 505’s misfortune may mean that cricket lovers may have to wait a bit longer than expected, but a cricket game is at least on the way. Developer Big Ant has – opportunistically – …
Read More »Ashes Cricket 2013 cancelled, 505 Games to refund Steam customers
After releasing Ashes Cricket 2013 on Steam and then pulling it following negative feedback from customers, 505 Games has now cancelled the game altogether. The publisher said the following in a statement sent to our sister publication MCV UK. As most people who have followed the project closely can affirm, …
Read More »Move Street Cricket 2 release, Move bundle announced
Move Street Cricket 2 for PS3 is set to hit stores in India later this month, Sony has announced. Developed by Mumbai-based Trine Games, the PlayStation Move cricket game will be priced at Rs 1,499. For those who don’t already own the Move kit, Sony is introducing a bundle in …
Read More »Move Street Cricket 2 goes gold, Sony teases reveal
Move Street Cricket 2 has gone gold and the PlayStation India Facebook page has put up the game’s first promotional image ahead of a formal unveiling. The game was first confirmed last year when PlayStation India country managerAtindriya Bose had told MCVthat the game was under development at series creator …
Read More »Ashes video game can create new cricket fans
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) believes next year’s Ashes Cricket game will draw more fans into the sport. The game is being brought to market by 505 Games. The last Ashes Cricket title, from Codemasters, was a surprise hit in the summer of 2009. The Ashes is a …
Read More »505 Games signs Ashes Cricket game
505 Games is publishing the next title based on the popular Ashes Cricket series. Ashes Cricket 2013 is being developed by Melbourne-based cricket specialists Trickstar Games. It features the licences from both The England and Wales Cricket Board and Cricket Australia. The Ashes Cricket series is a hugely popular cricket …
Read More »Sega GamesAid cricket returns this May
Calling all industry cricket fans – the third annual Sega GamesAid Challenge Cup will be held this summer. The event will pit four teams against each other in 10/10 matches. It will be held at London’s Kew Green in May. Last year, industry cricketers raised 1,920 for the charity – …
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