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There are 40 first-party games in development for the PS4, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida has announced. Speaking at the company’s E3 2013 press conference Yoshida said that of those titles, 20 would be launched within the first year of launch. He added that a third of …
Read More »UBISOFT: New Tom Clancy IP The Division unveiled
Ubisoft has unveiled a new online open world RPG based in the Tom Clancy universe called The Division. The title is in development at Ubisoft Massive, which the publisher acquired in 2008. The studio has been at work on the game since 2009. The Division takes place during a national …
Read More »E3: Ubisoft boss says ‘good chance’ pre-owned games won’t change
The major third-party publishers have yet to decide their strategy on pre-owned games – but Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot has a hunch little will change. Last week Microsoft put an end to weeks of speculation about Xbox One being ‘against’ second-hand games, by confirming a new structure for game ownership …
Read More »UBISOFT: Next-gen ‘always on’ racing game The Crew lands in 2014
Ubisoft today announced a brand new racing game IP: The Crew. Developed by Ivory Tower, it’s an online persistent racer that blurs the line between solo, co-op and competitive multiplayer. It’s an epic racer that covers all of the USA as an open world. Ivory Tower is a studio formed …
Read More »Apple unveils iOS 7
iOS 7 is the most important refresh since the launch of the original iPhone, Apple has said. The operating system comes with a new yet familiar interface, which is designed to make content take advantage of all available screen space. Seemingly this is acknowledging the fact Samsung’s smartphones continue to …
Read More »EA: Peggle 2 is coming later this year
Nothing was shown, by EA quickly announced a sequel to Peggle will be out this year. The casual game is one of PopCap’s titles with a big cult following, famous for its use of music and unique ball-and-peg gameplay, and iconic characters – including its unicorn hero. PopCap boss John …
Read More »EA: PopCap confirms Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare
Despite some early leaks from ad meterial on the E3 showfloor, EA impressed press conference attendees with its Plants vs Zombies spin-off today. Called Garden Warfare, and introduced via a gritty trailer spoofing the likes of Call of Duty and EA’s own Battlefield, the game is a team-based shooter inspired …
Read More »MICROSOFT: Crimson Dragon confirmed for Xbox One
Spiritual successor to Panzer Dragoon confirmed for new console, as original staff embrace next-gen Developers Grounding and Land Ho are bringing their Panzer Dragoon spiritual successor Crimson Dragon to Xbox One. The game, originally unveiled at the 2011 Tokyo Game Show, was first slated for a 2012 Xbox Live Arcade …
Read More »Can Ouya grab the E3 limelight?
The PS4 and Xbox One will be showcased at E3 after years and years of R&D. By contrast, in three weeks the Android-based Ouya console finally goes on sale to the public – a year ago it didn’t even exist. Propelled by record-breaking crowdfunding, it has promised to deliver an …
Read More »Alain Corre on why we should prepare for E3 surprises from Ubisoft
Ubisoft stole the show at E3 last year, with new IP and major blockbusters – and the firm is promising more surprises in Los Angeles next week. MCV caught up with EMEA?executive director Alain Corre to talk next-gen, new IP and the ‘death of the console’ What are Ubisoft’s hopes …
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