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Valve will expand its support of iD Tech’s summer technology camps for children and teenagers, the companies have revealed in a joint announcement. Valve has been a partner of the program for nine years, and starting this year will provide Steam accounts, the Source SDK and Valve games such as …
Read More »Watch Dogs Wii U dated for North America, Europe
Ubisoft has at last pinned launch dates on the Wii U release of Watch Dogs in North America and Europe. The Wii U edition of the title is out November 18th in North America, and November 21st in Europe. Players will be able to make use of the Wii U’s …
Read More »Xbox 360 500GB hardware bundle arrives next month – report
Microsoft is readying a new Xbox 360 system bundle boasting the console’s previously announced 500GB hard drive, according to a recently leaked advertisement. A scan of the apparent ad posted on the Blu-ray forums indicates the package will be a Wal-Mart exclusive – the console and controller decked out in …
Read More »Microsoft in discussions to acquire Minecraft studio Mojang – report
Microsoft is reportedly in serious discussions to purchase Mojang, makers of indie game-turned-phenomenon Minecraft. The Wall Street Journal cites a source with knowledge on the matter, claiming that if completed the acquisition would be valued at more than $2bn – approximately the same amount Facebook dropped to buy Oculus earlier …
Read More »Apple reveals Apple Watch wearable device
Apple has unveiled its long-rumoured wearable device, the Apple Watch. "We love to make technology more personal," CEO Tim Cook said during an event held earlier today in California showcasing the new hardware. Previously thought to be dubbed the iWatch, Cook explained the Apple Watch works seamlessly” with the iPhone …
Read More »Apple unveils iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus
Apple has peeled the curtain back on two new iPhones: iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. "[The iPhone 6 devices represent] the biggest advancement in the history of iPhone,” Apple CEO Tim Cook stated during Apple’s event earlier today in California. As rumoured, the devices will be sized at 4.7 …
Read More »New Assassin’s Creed bundle launching next month in North America, Europe
Ubisoft has revealed a new Assassin’s Creed franchise collection for release next month for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360. The title will be dubbed Assassin’s Creed: The Americas Collection for its North American release and Assassin’s Creed Birth of a New World – The America Saga for Europe. Regardless of …
Read More »Lego Batman 3 PS3 bundle lands in November
A new PlayStation 3 hardware bundle headlined by Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is heading to retail in North America later this year, Sony has announced. A post on PlayStation.com unveils the new console package – which will include a 500 GB Slim PlayStation 3, along with copies of Lego …
Read More »Borderlands 2 for Linux in the works
Gearbox’s high-profile action-RPG shooter Borderlands 2 is coming to Linux. Borderlands 2 port team Aspyr Media confirmed with Gaming On Linux that the studio is developing a version for the budding PC platform. The company brought the game to Mac in November 2013. A follow-up interview on IGN further reveals …
Read More »Steam top ten sellers chart: August 31 – September 6
The release of Dead Rising 3 for Windows had Capcom’s title out in front on Steam’s latest weekly top ten sellers chart. The PC version – dubbed Dead Rising 3 Apocalypse Edition – finished ahead of regular chart-toppers Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and DayZ. Behind the trio, Civilization: Beyond Earth and …
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