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Read More »Ubisoft offering free Rayman Legends online download for disgruntled Wii U owners
Still angry about the fresh delay to the Wii U version of Rayman Legends? Well, firstly, chill out. It’s a game. It’s fine. You’ll still get it and that other console owners will also get it is of no actual consequence to you. But nonetheless, Ubisoft is clearly a more …
Read More »Facebook refocusing on core games market
Facebook is set to redefine gaming on its social network with a string of new ‘core player-focused’ titles, the head of game partnerships at the company has claimed. Speaking toReuters, Sean Ryan said a new set of games would be released on Facebook during the next two quarters, embracing both …
Read More »Sony adds PayPal payment option to PSN
US consumers are now able to make PlayStation Network purchases via PayPal. CVG reports that the option has not been implemented for purchases made via PS3 or Vita but is available for those buying content via the Sony Entertainment Network website and on a selection of Android apps such as …
Read More »BoaCompra opens up Brazil market to European devs
New Lisbon office to help enable developers to reach over 70% of all Brazilian internet users
Read More »Gas Powered ends Age of Empires Online support
Leaving free-to-play title frees up developer for new projects
Read More »LEGO unveils trio of Chima games
Having only officially launched on Boxing Day, LEGO’s Chima brand is to expand with three video game releases this year. Notably, however, none of them are for home consoles. LEGO Legends of Chima: Speedorz is a racing title that will launch on LEGO.com today and iOS tomorrow (January 3rd). LEGO …
Read More »FIFA 11 among several EA titles to lose online features
EA has announced a list of titles whose online support will be terminated on January 11th. The most notable game is FIFA 11, for which both online play and Ultimate Team functionality will be shut off. Also facing the chop are NFL 11, NBA Jam and FIFA Manager 11. The …
Read More »Operation: Game Over closes 2,100 online gaming accounts owned by sex offenders
A New York initiative called Operation: Game Over has closed 2,100 online gaming accounts associated with known sex offenders living in New York. Publishers such as Sony, NCsoft, FunCom, THQ and Gaia Online have participated in the scheme. The drive has been made possible thanks to New York’s Electronic Securing …
Read More »#OSCeaseFire – gamers down guns in memory of school shooting
A new campaign is urging players of online shooters to abstain from their habit on Friday December 21st. A Facebook group entitled Day Of Ceasefire For Online Shooters wants gamers across the globe to down their digital weapons for a day in memory of those lost in the Connecticut school …
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