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Electronic Arts will publish a Titanfall sequel that will likely see release on both Xbox One and PS4, according to multiple reports. GameSpot reports on EA scoring the publishing deal, while Polygon’s sources have added the juicy bit that the IP will no longer be a Microsoft exclusive – the …
Read More »Epic reveals subscription service for Unreal Engine
Epic Games has announced major changes to Unreal Engine’s business model, allowing developers to forgo the one-time licensing fee and instead offering a monthly subscription service. Epic CEO Tim Sweeny announced the news yesterday – explaining that under the new model, developers pay $19 a month and 5 per cent …
Read More »Two Assassin’s Creed titles planned for 2014 – report
A pair of Assassin’s Creed titles are in development for release later this year, according to a new report accompanied by a leaked batch of alleged screenshots. Kotaku’s report cities a number of sources,” including one anonymous individual that provided multiple screenshots of what’s been internally titled Assassin’s Creed: Unity. …
Read More »CD Projekt Red mobile title planned for this year – report
The Witcher developer CD Projekt Red is working on a multiplatform mobile title to launch later this year, according to a new report. Eurogamer points to an internal report by the Polish studio, which reveals it is working with an external partner” on the unannouned game. "It’s a multiplatform mobile …
Read More »Former Tomb Raider, Call of Duty devs form indie studio Tangentlemen
Tomb Raider creator Toby Gard has banded an impressive team of industry veterans together to form new indie studio, Tangentlemen. The studio’s website states Gard and Cory Davis, known for his work at TimeGate Studios and Monolith, have taken on the roles of co-creative directors. General manager and head of …
Read More »UPDATED: Epic Games developing new, unannounced IP
Former Gears of War developer Epic Games is working on a new game and intellectual property, the studio has revealed. Polygon reports lead animator Jay Hosfelt touched on the upcoming project during the Animation Bootcamp: Animation Prototyping for Games talk at GDC this week. While Hosfelt didn’t mention a specific …
Read More »Free-to-play shooter Ghost Recon Phantoms launches next month
Ubisoft’s free-to-play shooter Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Online will officially release next month, the publisher has announced. The game will launch on Steam April 10th, under the new title Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Phantoms. The rename is to mark the game’s shift in art direction, revamped matchmaking system, and other …
Read More »PayPal adjusts terms for crowdfunding campaigns
Online payment processing firm PayPal is working with crowdfunding creators to distinguish between campaigns that are pre-selling merchandise and those that are more strictly for fundraising. Chief risk officer Tomer Barel detailed the new rules via PayPal’s site, specifically highlighting that crowdfunding campaigns now may proceed without interruption of payment …
Read More »Castlevania producer Koji Igarashi leaves Konami
Konami producer Koji Igarashi has announced his exit from the Japanese video game publisher. Igarashi – credited on over a dozen Castlevania releases – informed Polygon on the news of his departure, stating his intention to start his own indie studio. "I’ve decided to break out on my own to …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: March 9-15
South Park: The Stick of Truth maintained its position this week on Steam’s best sellers chart, once again finishing ahead of DayZ for the top spot. Counter-Strike: Global Offensive jumped to the third spot, thanks to a discount promotion; while Dark Souls II finished in fourth. Early access title Planet …
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