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Facebook, Buzzfeed, Twitch, PlayStation, Ubisoft, IGN and more will be sharing their expertise at next month’s London Games Conference. The event will discuss the marketing challenge: driving reach, engagement and conversation. London Games Conference returns on Wednesday November 19th – with a clutch of high profile brands involved. This year’s …
Read More »Ex-Nintendo indie boss Adelman working on PlayStation title
The man previously in charge of working with independent developers at Nintendo has revealed he is making his own title – for PlayStation. Former Nintendo employee Dan Adelman announced his involvement in the development of Axiom Vergevia his blog. The title is a Metroid/Castlevania-style action platformer, and will be released …
Read More »Ex-Nintendo indie boss working on PlayStation exclusive title
Dan Adelman announces action platformer Axiom Verge
Read More »Sony hoping to raise PlayStation profit forecast
Its electronics and mobile divisions may be struggling, but it looks as if things are better than expected at Sony’s PlayStation division. Sony Computer Entertainment boss Andrew House has told Reuters that the company’s gaming arm continues to exceed expectations, saying: "We raised our profit prediction and I hope that’s …
Read More »How PlayStation recaptured the UK
As the last generation drew to a close, PlayStation limped over the line in third place, soundly beaten by Nintendo and Xbox.Now it is king of the consoles again with 1m PS4s sold in 42 weeks. MCV discusses the comeback with UK MD Fergal Gara There was a moment last …
Read More »Spencer vows that Minecraft will not be pulled from PlayStation and iOS
Xbox boss Phil Spencer has said that Microsoft’s acquisition of Mojang will not result in the game being dropped on rival platforms. At Microsoft, we believe in the power of content to unite people,” he said. Minecraft adds diversity to our game portfolio and helps us reach new gamers across …
Read More »LittleBigPlanet Marvel Super Hero Edition coming to Vita
A Marvel-themed new version of LittleBigPlanet for the PlayStation Vita will be released in November. Called simply LittleBigPlanet PlayStation Vita Marvel Super Hero Edition, the SKU includes the original game and some additional Marvel super hero content. The PlayStation Blog cites three mini-games and some extra dress-up options. The Marvel …
Read More »OPINION: Could the New 3DS solve Nintendo’s software crisis?
Nintendo ‘New 3DS’ announcement appears, at least on the surface, as a unneccessary and wasteful move from the platform holder. There’s a tweaked CPU, the inclusion of NFC for those Amiibo toys, a slightly improved battery life, a better quality screen. And the biggest changes – namely a small analogue …
Read More »VIDEO: Destiny’s PlayStation exclusive content detailed
With its release under a week away, a new video explains exactly what extras will be included with the PlayStation version of Bungie’s shooter Destiny. Central the video is the Exodus Blue multiplayer map, featuring 6v6 and 3v3 matches and five different game modes – Skirmish, Control, Salvage, Clash and …
Read More »PlayStation and Creative England open new incubator and accelerator
Five games firms will receive share of £250,000 and PS4/Vita dev kits
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