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If the signs are right, the acclaimed TV show might be the next on the list of the adventure game studio’s prominent licensed projects
Read More »PlayStation’s original series Powers has come to an end
Powers, the first original PlayStation live-action TV series, has come to and end. Showrunner Brian Michael Bendis confirmed the cancellation on Twitter, although he has pointed out that the Marvel graphic novel of the same name will continue. Bendis also celebrated the 4m+ views that the opening episode of the …
Read More »Total War TV show Time Commanders is returning
Remember that game show where folk would wage war using a version of the Total War engine? It’s coming back. The BBC has revealed that Time Commanders has been renewed for a new run. Creative Assembly’s Total War is seemingly back, too, what with the Total War Twitter account linking …
Read More »Challenge scraps UK games TV show Videogame Nation
The UK’s only regular TV video games show, Videogame Nation, has been cancelled after its fourth series. The decision was described by co-host Dan Maher as sudden” in a Facebook post, where he added: Challenge TV decided not to renew the show in order to focus exclusively on gameshow content. …
Read More »Endemol grabs Mirror’s Edge TV series rights
Mirror’s Edge is the next game IP to get the screen treatment, although this time it’s for TV as opposed to the cinema. Deadline reports that Endemol Shine Studios, a division of Endemol Shine North America, has grabbed the rights to a TV action series. We clearly see Mirror’s Edge …
Read More »As seen on TV: Why television’s biggest names are on the hunt for games developers
Broadcasters are increasingly turning to games developers to engage broader audiences with their brands. James Batchelor finds out what opportunities this presents for studios
Read More »Develop May: TV’s move to games, start-up tips, the return of FMV and more
Print and digital magazine available now, including interviews with the BBC, Channel 4 and Sam Barlow, plus in-depth looks at The Banner Saga and Carmageddon: Max Damage
Read More »BioShock director Ken Levine working on interactive Twilight Zone movie
Irrational Games co-founder will remain at 2K while working with firm behind Sam Barlow’s WarGames
Read More »Games on Apple TV: New hope or just hype?
David Diaz, VP of developer relations at mobile advertising tech firm Fyber, asks studios whether tvOS will be able to repeat the mobile success of iOS on TV
Read More »CW’s Mortal Kombat TV special watched by 0.3% of US households
American network The CW aired the final part of Machinima’s Chasing the Cup docuseries on Monday night to an audience of around 346,800 viewers. The online series had previously whittled a tournament bracket of Mortal Kombat X players down to just five competing for the biggest share of a $100,000 …
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