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Free-to-play action MMO World of Tanks is coming to Xbox One, developer Wargaming has announced. IGN has the scoop, including word from the studio that the new-gen Xbox edition will feature cross-play with the currently available Xbox 360 version. Additionally, those upgrading from 360 to Xbox One will be able …
Read More »Microsoft turning Xbox One consoles into dev kits this year – report
Microsoft will reportedly turn retail Xbox One hardware into development kits and open up app creation to all developers. Sources said to be familiar with Microsoft’s plans have tipped The Verge that the company will detail its strategy in April – during its upcoming developer-focused Build conference. The report adds …
Read More »Paranautical Activity returns to Steam
Paranautical Activity – the game that was banned from Steam when its creator threatened to kill Valve’s Gabe Newell – has returned to the Steam store. The game has endured several transitions since the threat against Newell was made, including the selling of its rights by original developer Code Avarice …
Read More »Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate ships 3m copies worldwide
Monster Hunter 4G and its western release Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate have combined to ship 3m units, Capcom has announced. The figure includes both physical copies and units purchased through the 3DS eShop, but omits the original Monster Hunter 4’s 4m sales. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate launched earlier this month …
Read More »GameMaker: Studio creator YoYo Games purchased by PlayTech
Online gaming and sports betting software company PlayTech has purchased GameMaker creator YoYo Games for $16.4m. The deal also includes an earn out clause that carries up to an additional $5.25m if certain, unspecified performance goals are met. PlayTech states the acquisition is part of the firm’s plans to expand …
Read More »Sony fails to renew The Last Guardian US trademark
Sony had chosen not to renew its trademark for The Last Guardian in the US. VG247 reports on the US office of patent and trademark website listing, which shows Sony has allowed the current trademark to expire. What this means, if anything at all, is anyone’s guess. Sony abandoned the …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: February 8-14
Evolve is on top of the latest top ten selling products on Steam, finishing ahead of indie Early Access title Darkest Dungeon. Evolve claims victory despite a rough run with Steam’s user reviews, with a slew of negative posts centered around 2K and Turtle Rock’s much maligned plans for the …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed film scheduled for December 2016 premiere
Production for the Assassin’s Creed movie adaptation is underway, Ubisoft has revealed. CEO Yves Guillemot mentioned the film’s status during a company earnings call that followed the posting of Ubisoft’s quarterly financial results. "We have the pleasure to announce today that the green light has been given by New Regency, …
Read More »Assassin’s Creed: Unity and Rogue ship 10m in strong quarter for Ubisoft
Ubisoft has posted strong financial results for its 2014 holiday season run. The firm reported sales of $923.5m – a 55.8 per cent increase stacked against its third quarter results during the previous year. The publisher also revealed Far Cry 4 has shipped 7m units since it launched, with Assassin’s …
Read More »Valve confirms latest Steam Machines will be showcased next month
Valve has confirmed it will on hand at GDC 2015 next month to show off its updated lineup of Steam Machine consoles. Valve made the news official today via a GDC notice issued to the press. The convention runs March 2-6 in San Francisco. The announcement follows last month’s statement …
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