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Gameloft has reported modest financial results for its most recent quarter, though the company is positioning itself for a strong second half of 2014. Games Industry reports on the publisher’s Q2 results, which show €55m million earned in revenue for the period – essentially the same as the same period …
Read More »‘Killer Instinct Classic 2’ ratings board listing outs Xbox One release
A port of 1996 arcade game Killer Instinct 2 is heading to Xbox One, if a new ratings listing is anything to go by. Joystiq points to a Korean Ratings Board filing that lists Killer Instinct Classic 2 Xbox One,” implying a version of the classic fighting title is planned …
Read More »PS4 firmware update adds 3D Blu-ray support
The latest firmware update for PlayStation 4 is out now, adding 3D Blu-ray support and a new Featured Content” automatic download option. PlayStation Europe community manager Chris Owen took to Twitter to announced the patch’s release, pointing out a few new key features in the notes such as the 3D …
Read More »ESPN in advanced talks with MLG to expand eSports coverage – report
ESPN is reportedly looking to expand its eSports coverage, following the performance of Valve’s Dota 2 tournament The International on the cable sports network earlier this month. Valve made headlines this summer when it announced The International 2014 would air on ESPN’s web channel ESPN3, with a special presentation set …
Read More »Canada-exclusive The Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle arrives this week
Sony has confirmed a new The Last of Us Remastered-themed PS4 bundle will launch July 29th, exclusively in Canada. The Playstation US Blog details the product, which includes a PlayStation 4 console, a DualShock 4 controller and a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered. Notably, the package will …
Read More »Bravely Default ships 1m copies worldwide
Bravely Default: Flying Fairy has shipped 1m units worldwide, Square Enix has announced. Siliconera reports that the publisher recently confirmed its 3DS JRPG has shipped 400k in Japan, and another 600k across Australia, Europe, Korea and North America. The figure includes digital sales of the game as well. Square Enix …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: July 20-26
Divinity: Original Sin continued its Steam chart dominance in the month of July, finishing in the top spot on Valve’s top sellers list for the third consecutive week. Last week’s runner-up DayZ slippped to fourth this week – making room for Dark Souls II’s season pass offering and Skyrim’s Legendary …
Read More »GameStop: Only 40 per cent of our customers know about game trade program
Less than half of GameStop customers are aware of the store’s trade-in program, president Tony Bartel has claimed. In an interview with Games Beat, Bartel explained six out of ten individuals that step foot into the retailer’s shops don’t know they can trade in games for cash or store credit. …
Read More »Crytek insists future is secure as additional funding is sourced
Crytek has released a statement acknowledging the recent reports surrounding the company’s financial issues. A Crytek representative provided Games Industry with a statement addressing the many rumours and reports surrounding the firm’s recent financial woes – including allegedly missing payroll and considering bankruptcy. The company admits that it had been …
Read More »Sonic Boom gets November dates for 3DS, Wii U
Sonic the Hedgehog reboot Sonic Boom will release for 3DS and Wii U this November, Sega has announced. Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal will launch on November 11th for Nintendo 3DS (pictured), while Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric lands on Wii U one week later on November 18th. Sonic Boom is …
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