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Final Fantasy XIV currently boasts more than 5m registered accounts worldwide, according to Square Enix. The milestone has been reached in just two years out from the re-release’s launch, following theshutdown of the original FFXIVin 2012. Square Enix notes that the number excludes those playing via an introductory free trial. …
Read More »Galak-Z heading to mobile devices in 2016
PS4 indie release Galak-Z will come to iOS and Android devices in 2016, developer 17-Bit and publisher GungHo Online Entertainment America have announced. The mobile release will swap out the game’s subtitle from Galak-Z: The Dimensional to Galak-Z: Variant Mobile. The port will be optimized for the new platforms with …
Read More »Grow Home wins first PS Plus Vote to play contest
Ubisoft’s quirky platformer Grow Home will be released on PS4, and will be free to PlayStation Plus subscribers. The existence of the console version of the game was uncovered last month at the same time Sony unveiled plans to allow gamers to vote on future PS+ Instant Game Collections selections. …
Read More »République heading to PS4 in early 2016
Camouflaj’s episodic stealth game Rpublique will arrive on PS4 in its entirety early next year, publisher GungHo Online Entertainment America has revealed. The first three episodes of title are currently available on iOS, Android, Windows PC and Mac platforms, with GungHo announcing earlier this year that it will publish the …
Read More »Bandai Namco is releasing a lumberjack simulator on PS4 and Xbox One
There’s a game called Professional Lumberjack 2016. And it’s going to be released on next-gen consoles. Bandai Namco has announced that Professional Lumberjack 2016 will be released on PS4, Xbox One, PC, PS3 and Wii U – yes, Wii U – on November 30th. Its chum Professional Farmer 2016 will …
Read More »Evolution promises at least another year of support for Driveclub
After its protracted and troubled launch, Drivelub’s developers have said that the PS4 racer will be supported by the studio for at least another year. Driveclub is gearing up for another big year and we want you to help us shape it,” Evolution community manager Jamie Brayshaw said. It’s amazing …
Read More »UPDATE: Limited quantities of Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition restocked for US
Bethesda has announced Fallout 4 Pip-Boy Edition is back in stock on its store in limited quantities. The popular and previously sold out collectors edition of Fallout 4 that totes an actual Pip-Boy holster and display for smart phones is available now on the Bethesda web store. Those interested should …
Read More »Star Wars classics to be available outside of PS4 hardware bundle
The four classic Star Wars ports announced as part of the Star Wars PS4 console bundle will be sold separately. Sony at the weekend revealed two Darth Vader themed PS4 console bundles, including a 1TB console and branded controller. One includes Star Wars Battlefront and the other Disney Infinity 3.0, …
Read More »Volume PS Vita release delayed ‘a couple weeks’
Volume developer Mike Bithell has announced a slight delay for the PS Vita release of the forthcoming stealth adventure title. A post by Bithell on the game’sofficial sitereveals the game will arrive a couple weeks” after launch on PS4 and PC later this week. It’s so very nearly ready, but …
Read More »Darth Vader gets his own PS4 and controller
The increasing swell of Star Wars hype has hit camp PlayStation with the reveal of a branded PS4 console. The 1TB machine has Sith lord Darth Vader sprawled on its side, while the controller is designed to evoke the former Jedi’s chest control panel. Both devices also carry etched instances …
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