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With a decent line-up of exclusive games both already available and on the way, it’s perhaps no surprise, of course. But Xbox boss Phil Spencer has stressed once again that the development, publishing and availability of exclusive games on Xbox One is an actively pursued strategy at Microsoft. Exclusive games …
Read More »Wii U gets a new third party exclusive title
Well, this isn’t something that happens every day – Nintendo has signed an exclusive third party title for Wii U. The game in question is Stealth Inc 2 from Curve Studios which has traditionally been one of PlayStation’s most prolific digital indie publishers, having previously released Thomas Was Alone, Proteus, …
Read More »Content-specific MGS V: Ground Zeroes content unlocking on all systems
Konami is going to open up the previously platform-specific Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes content. CVG reports that both the PlayStation-exclusive Dj Vu and Xbox-exclusive Jamais Vu missions will both be made available across all four consoles – PS4, Xbox One, PS3 and Xbox 360. Dj Vu sees the …
Read More »Nintendo turned down Skylanders exclusivity opportunity
Skylanders has been such a huge success it has made Activision the biggest seller of RFID tech in the world – but Nintendo refused a proposed partnership with the brand. In an in-depth look at the franchise’s history on Polygon, developer Toys for Bob revealed that the game was pitched …
Read More »Sony offered to help make Vita version of Titanfall
A version of EA shooter Titanfall was at one stage proposed for PlayStation Vita. That’s one of many revelations in Geoff Keighley’s recently released documentary The Final Hours of Titanfall, as reported by GameSpot. Apparently after hearing of the specs for Xbox One Respawn got in touch with Sony to …
Read More »Microsoft’s Spencer teases Xbox One exclusive from Japanese studio
A new Xbox One exclusive from a notable Japanese developer will soon be unveiled, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer has revealed. IGN translates Spencer’s interview with Famitsu during GDC 2014, which provided some insight into Microsoft’s plans for Xbox One in Japan. Spencer states that the company is putting together special announcements …
Read More »Exclusive Skylanders Enchanted Lightcore Star Strike heading to GAME
Retailer GAME has been named as the exclusive stockist of a new Skylanders figure. The Enchanted Lightcore Star Strike is available in GAME stores from today (March 14th) priced at 11.99. GAME is also offering consumers the chance to buy any two Swapforce characters – including Star Strike – and …
Read More »Team17 announces new IP Flockers
Worms creator now working on new brand revealed during PlayStation Open Day
Read More »100 exclusive GAME Thief lock-ins up for grabs
GAME and Sony have teamed up to offer 100 exclusive store lock-ins with upcoming release Thief. These differ from GAME’s regular lock-ins in that the events, which will take place on the day before the game’s release on Thursday February 27th, are only for the winners and their mates. Those …
Read More »‘The stars were aligned’: Reflections on developing Tom Clancy’s The Division
Pauline Jacquey, MD of Reflections, explains how her studio began working on the next-gen Tom Clancy IP
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