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YouTube has announced the top 10 trending” games on its network for June, with Batman: Arkham Knight claiming first place. The game finished ahead of Lego Jurassic World – undoubtedly enjoying the runner-up spot thanks to the popularity of the non-Lego major motion picture – and Fallout 4. Warner Bros …
Read More »Dragon Quest VII and VIII heading west – report
Another pair of Dragon Quest titles will receive western releases, according to series creator Yuji Horri. Gematsureports on Horri’s statements at Japan Expo 2015 in Paris over the past weekend, gathering multiple mentions from attendees posting to Twitter. Horri’s comments suggest the Nintendo 3DS remakes of Dragon Quest VII and …
Read More »Minecon the "largest convention for a single game," according to Guinness
Guinness World Records has announced MineCon 2015 has broken the record for the largest convention for a single videogame.” This year’s Minecon attracted 10,000 attendees – enough to set a new record for an event centered around video game IP. "For a multi-genre games convention to attract 10,000 fans is …
Read More »Sony leaks Journey PS4 release date – report
Sony appears to have accidentally leaked the PlayStation 4 release date of Thatgamecompany’s 2012 release, Journey. According to Sony’sDocs for PlayStationwebsite, Journey is expected out on July 21stfor PS4. The listing also includes the game’s digital manual and guides, along with a mention that the edition has been in beta …
Read More »Star Citizen executive producer departs Cloud Imperium
Star Citizen executive producer Alex Mayberry has quit his position at Cloud Imperium Games, with multiple reports stating the departure is for personal reasons. Games Beatreports Cloud Imperium founder Chris Roberts’ brother Erin Roberts will be tasked with Mayberry’s workload – including the general handling of Star Citizen’s production. Mayberryjoined …
Read More »Mojang reveals Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition
Microsoft-owned studio Mojang has announced Minecraft: Windows 10 Edition for release later this year. The unveiling of the latest edition of the hit sandbox title came via MineCon 2015 in London over the past weekend, where thedeveloper confirmeda beta of the Windows 10 version will launch on July 29th– the …
Read More »Club Nintendo discontinued in North America
Club Nintendo has officially shut down in North America, with plans to discontinue Nintendo’s rewards program later this year in Europe, Japan and Australia. The Club Nintendo website has been updated with an image of a Mario, hat in hand and head bowed in recognition of the closure. "Club Nintendo …
Read More »Elder Scrolls Online creative director leaves for Gearbox
Elder Scrolls Online creative director Paul Sage has quit Zenimax Online Studios to join Borderlands studio Gearbox. Eurogamerreports on Sage’s exit, which takes place just a few weeks after ESO’s launch on PS4 and Xbx One. Sage will take on the same role at Gearbox for a new project.” That …
Read More »The Bard’s Tale IV adds Avellone, McComb to Kickstarter stretch goals
InXile has revealed new Kickstarter stretch goals for The Bard’s Tale IV in the form of extra design help from Fallout and Planescape designers Chris Avellone and Colin McComb. Studio CEO Brian Fargo announced the news on the game’sKickstarter page, explaining McComb and Avellone will be brought on if funding …
Read More »Microsoft launching Minecraft program for teachers
Microsoft is readying a new online portal for educators to implement hit sandbox game Minecraft as a classroom resource. Engadget reports that the website is up but not fully running yet. The trailer below gives a good impression of what the company and developer Mojang have in mind. Minecraft in …
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