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Bethesda has made good on its aim to bring Fallout Shelter to Android this month, with the game available to download now on Google Play. The game was revealed during E3 in June, launching on the same day for iOS. The company initially stated the Android version would hopefully be …
Read More »Dying Light hits 5m copies sold
Dying Light has sold 5m units since its launch in January, developer Techland has announced. Producer Tymon Smektala revealed the milestone In an interview with VideoGamer during gamescom last week. "To be honest, I think even we are a little surprised by the scope of our success," Smektala said. "We …
Read More »The Flock launches next week, will conclude after 215m player deaths
Multiplayer horror game The Flock will launch later this month, with developer Vogelsap sharing the exact number of deaths the game will allow before disappearing completely. The intriguing and twisted take on Red Light/Green Light wasannounced last monthas a title that would no longer be playable after a set number …
Read More »ESL outlines new anti-doping program
The Electronic Sports League has revealed its new anti-doping program, with random saliva tests for ESL event players starting in September. ESL rep Anna Rozwandowicz detailed its planned testing process onReddit, revealing the policy will debut at the ESL One Cologne Counter-Strike: GO tournament next month. "ESL One Cologne will …
Read More »League of Legends tops most-watched games on Twitch for July
League of Legends finished on top of Twitch’s latest monthly most-watched games list, the streaming network has announced. Kotaku reports LoL finished ahead of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Dota 2, with Hearthstone and Rocket League rounding out the top five. Folks are also still tuning into titles such as Starcraft …
Read More »Facebook and Oculus can’t stop Zenimax lawsuit from moving forward
Zenimax’s lawsuit against Oculus VR and its parent company Facebook will move forward, after separate motions to dismiss by the latter two firms were denied. Polygonreports Facebook’s motion to dismiss due to a number of errors” in Zenimax’s allegations was shut down by US District Court judge Jorge A. Solis. …
Read More »Hearthstone brings in $20m a month, Superdata claims
A new digital card game-focused report from Superdata states that Blizzard’s free-to-play release Hearthstone is raking in $20m a month between PC and mobile platforms. The company highlights the figure in asummary of its annual digital card game report, with the analyst firm adding that Blizzard has managed to recreate …
Read More »Wildstar free-to-play revamp enters closed beta
Wildstar’s upcoming free-to-play re-release has entered closed beta, developer Carbine Studios has announced. All current subscribers of the game have access to the test, as well as non-subscribers who have received a closed beta key – which anyone can sign-up for by visiting Wildstar’s official website. Carbine and publisher NCSoft …
Read More »Portable Steam Machine Smach Zero launching late 2016
Smach Zero – the portable Steam machine formerly known as SteamBoy – will launch late next year, manufacturer Smach has announced. The company revealed at gamescom the renamed portable SteamOS device will arrive in Q4 2016, in time for the holidays. It’ll cost $299 (€299 in Europe) for pre-orders starting …
Read More »Blizzard job listing reveals unannounced Diablo project
Blizzard is hiring for an unannounced project related to the Diablo franchise, according to a new job listing posted by the developer. According toBlizzard’s listing, the studio is in search of an art director that brings a passion for games with a deep understanding of the Diablo franchise.” The listing …
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