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Next year looks like one of the busiest in PlayStation’s history, but Sony says the packed release schedule won’t see it move away from deals with big third-party games. 2015 has arguably been defined by Sony’s reliance on third-party partnerships with major titles such as Star Wars Battlefront, Call of …
Read More »Hello Games denies surprise No Man’s Sky launch this week
There’s a rumour doing the rounds that Sony could surprise the gaming world this week with a shock release of No Man’s Sky tomorrow. The root of the chat appears to be the fact that No Man’s Sky is conspicuous in its absence from Sony’s Paris Games Week activities. Sony …
Read More »The indie developer taking on the galactic threat of triple-A
I have always wanted to make a sci-fi universe.” Die-hard sci-fi fan and Australian developer Paul Turbett’s dream found itself a reality in complex spaceship-battling PC title Star Hammer: The Vanguard Prophecy. Released by studio Black Lab Games earlier this year to positive reviews, the game allows players to deploy …
Read More »VIDEO: Take a look at what it’s like to actually play No Man’s Sky
Those wondering what the No Man’s Sky experience will be like will have a better idea after seeing the game’s latest gameplay experience. The IGN video below shows off a number of things for the first time, including the GTA-style five-level wanted system and the jetpack. It also shows off …
Read More »Hello Games nearly announced a No Man’s Sky release date at E3
One of E3’s most hotly anticipated games nearly got itself a release date this week. Hello Games boss Sean Murray told GameSpot that the studio at one stage planned to announce the game’s release date, but ultimately decided against it. We really wanted to announce a release date. It’s really …
Read More »PlayStation’s Gara talks price wars, Bloodborne, No Man’s Sky and Black Friday
As Sony celebrates hitting 2m PS4s sold in the UK, MCV meets UK MD Fergal Gara to discuss price wars, the next generation of PS4 owners and what has happened to all the games… "ANY PRICE WAR IN THE MARKET CAN BE DANGEROUS" One thing that has defined the on-going …
Read More »No Man’s Sky promises gameplay that’s as varied as its galaxy
Not only will it have more planets than a person could explore in a single lifetime, but No Man’s Sky is also aiming for a wide assortment of gameplay options too. We’re not going to give you missions. No-one is going to come to you and say ‘I’ve lost five …
Read More »Yes, No Man’s Sky will come to PC after timed PS4 exclusivity
Any doubts over a PC release for space simulator No Man’s Sky appear to have been quashed. GameSpot reports that in the latest issue of Edge Hello Games’ Sean Murray has confirmed that yes, the game will be a timed exclusive on PS4 and that yes, it will then release …
Read More »Is No Man’s Sky guaranteed to come out on PC?
Will there definitely be a PC version of No Man’s Sky? Comments from creator Sean Murray suggest perhaps not. The game was announced for both PC and PS4 but having already expressed his delight at being part of Sony’s E3 2014 conference Murray now says he would like” the game …
Read More »VIDEOS: No Man’s Sky hitting PS4 before other platforms
Hello Games’ exquisite looking No Man’s Sky will be released on PS4 before other platforms. Having featured as part of Sony’s E3 press briefing last night, two new gameplay videos have been released for the title, which is very much shaping up to be every bit the rival of Elite: …
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