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Looks like Microsoft’s exclusivity over the indie phenomenon is well and truly over with Minecraft heading to two more PlayStation platforms. During Sony’s Gamescom press conference earlier this week, the platform holder announced Minecraft would be a launch title on PlayStation 4. And PlayStation representative Adam Boyes has since confirmed …
Read More »Xbox One U-turns all part of Microsoft’s "two-way conversation" with gamers
The changes to Xbox One’s policies and features aren’t a sign of weakness – they show the "strength" of Microsoft’s interaction with consumers. That’s according to Microsoft Studios chief Phil Spencer, who stressed that the string of Xbox One U-turns have been nothing more than a reaction to gamer feedback. …
Read More »XCom: Enemy Within invades High Streets this November
Following the success of last year’s XCom: Enemy Unknown, 2K Games will release a fresh batch of strategic action later this year. The newly-announced XCom: Enemy Within is an expanded version of the hit 2012 title that adds new content and scenarios. It is being developed by Firaxis Games. The …
Read More »Red and blue controllers unveiled for PS4
Sony has announced extra versions of the DualShock 4 gamepad. As well as the standard black models, players will be able to pick up PS4 controllers in Magma Red or Wave Blue. Or, more accurately, red or blue. These devices will be released in both North America and Europe later …
Read More »Rising Star Games steps onto Steam
Deadly Premonition: The Director’s Cut will be Rising Star’s first release on leading downloads store Steam. The horror game has been approved for release through Steam’s Greenlight system, whereby PC gamers vote for games they want to be published. It has always been part of our expansion plans to move …
Read More »Mirror of Fate gets HD remake, retail release in Castlevania collector’s edition
The 3DS follow-up to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow is coming to consoles later this year. Konami has announced a HD version of Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate will be made available to download on Xbox 360 and PS3 on October 31st. The game follows the events of …
Read More »Rambo publisher releasing Terminators: The Video Game
He said he’d be back. Reef Entertainment has acquired the video game rights to hugely popular ’80s flick The Terminator, and the console and PC game rights to its sequel Terminator 2: Judgment Day. But rather than just creating direct tie-ins that are two decades too late, the publisher has …
Read More »PlayStation at Gamecom: Did you miss anything?
It’s been one hell of an evening for PlayStation. Gamescom hasn’t even offiically started yet, and the platform holder has already announced a slew of new IP and exclusive games, no less than two price cuts – oh, and the release date of PlayStation 4. The next-generation console will be …
Read More »Sony: "We’ve been consistent throughout"
"While others have shifted their message and changed their story, we were consistent." Those are the words of Sony Computer Entertainment boss Andrew House during tonight’s Gamescom press conference – an obvious reference to Microsoft’s string of U-turns. The Xbox One manufacturer has in recent weeks altered its stance on …
Read More »Ubisoft partners with Sony for Watch Dogs film
French publisher's next-gen IP already set for big screen debut
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