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While the company still has 8m people paying subscriptions for World of Warcraft, it recognises that free-to-play gaming can’t be ignored. When asked about creating free-to-play MMOs in the future, WoW’s lead designer Tom Chilton told Polygon that his team is open to the idea, but remains cautious. "For Blizzard …
Read More »Ubisoft wants Rainbow Six: Patriots to be "perfect" before re-reveal
Sam Fisher may have snuck back onto shelves today in Splinter Cell Blacklist, but there’s one title Tom Clancy fans are still waiting for. Rainbow Six: Patriots was first announced back in November 2011, but nobody has seen much from it since. It was noticeably absent from Ubisoft’s line-ups at …
Read More »GAME plans to conquer 30 per cent of online games retail in the latest issue of MCV
Gamescom Dailies not enough for you? Fear not – you can download your weekly dose of MCV right here. For those who are still not satisfied by not one, not two but three special daily editions of MCV to coincide with the world’s biggest games show, this week’s issue is …
Read More »Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer to retire
The electronics giant and Xbox firm has announced that CEO Steve Ballmer will retire within the next 12 months. Ballmer will retain his position until a successor is chosen, after which he will leave Microsoft. "There is never a perfect time for this type of transition, but now is the …
Read More »Yamauchi: Gran Turismo 6 on PS4 could become Gran Turismo 7
Sony’s decision to release GT6 on PS3 rather than the shiny next-generation PS4 caused some confusion, but the racing simulator could find its way onto the new console. Kazunori Yamauchi, CEO of Gran Turismo developer Polyphony Digital revealed during a Gamescom panel session that the studio is considering bringing the …
Read More »Ryse: Son of Rome will include multiplayer microstransactions
Players will be able to buy booster packs for the multiplayer mode in Microsoft’s Roman-themed Xbox One launch game. The Crytek-developed Ryse: Son of Rome will allow players to buy better armour or items that will help them customise their characters, according to VideoGamer. The system is said to be …
Read More »Nights content included in Sonic: Lost Wold – Deadly Six Edition
Sega fans will be able to enjoy a homage to Saturn classic Nights Into Dreams if they pick up the Deadly Six Edition of Sonic: Lost World. The Wii U and 3DS exclusive Sonic title is due for release on October 18th, and sees the spiky mascot navigating Mario Galaxy-style …
Read More »Infamous: Second Son release window narrowed
The next-gen entry in Sony’s superhero series will miss the PlayStation 4’s launch, but not by too much. Sucker Punch, the studio behind Infamous: Second Son, has told Polygon that the game will arrive in February 2014. The game is one of several first-party flagships that was announced at the …
Read More »The Elder Scrolls Online also uses microtransactions
More details have emerged about the business model behind Bethesa’s hotly-anticipated MMO for PC and next-gen consoles. The publisher has already announced The Elder Scrolls Online will charge a monthly subscription fee – a decision that director Matt Firor was quick to defend. Now fansiteESOHub.de, via AusGamers, is reporting the …
Read More »Bethesda defends Elder Scrolls Online subscriptions
The announcement may have met a mixed reaction, but Bethesda is confident consumers will deem its upcoming MMOto be worth the monthly fee. The publisher announced this week that The Elder Scrolls Online will require monthly subscriptions, something that is becoming less common and frowned upon by some consumers, given …
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