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Activision has released a new teaser video for the upcoming Amazing Spider-Man 2. In it we see the web crawler forming an unlikely alliance with Kraven the Hunter who, according to the trailer’s narration, will help Spidey become what he was meant to be – the ultimate hunter”. The game …
Read More »Gaming star PewDiePie claims YouTube crown
Felix Kjellberg – aka PewDiePie – was the most watched person on YouTube in the second half of 2013. The divisive 24 year old Swede, who now lives in the UK and made his name thanks to a string of highly successful gaming videos, beat the likes of Miley Cyrus, …
Read More »WWE streaming service announced for consoles
Wrestling fans will soon be able to stream WWE content directly through their consoles. The sports entertainment giant has announced a new service called WWE Network is a ’24/7 streaming service’ that will offer both live events, regular programming such as Raw and Smackdown as well as archived footage. It …
Read More »VIDEO: Robert Bowling chases robbers from Robotski office
Two burglars attempted to break into the offices of Los Angeles-based Human Element developer Robotoki yesterday but were thwarted by on-site staff. One of the two men gained entry to the premises after breaking a window to the entrance door, but was soon sent packing as studio president Robert Bowling …
Read More »VIDEO: Sega officially announces Alien: Isolation
After months of rumours, Sega has now officially fessed up to the existence of Alien: Isolation. The game, developed by Creative Assembly, is a first-person survival horror that draw direct inspiration from the 1979 movie original that began the series. The game is due for release on PS4, Xbox One, …
Read More »VIDEO: Sony begins Japanese PS4 marketing with new TV spot
The first TV spot for PS4 has gone live in Japan. The short, which can be seen below, somewhat cruelly includes highlights from the console’s many overseas launches. Sony unusually chose to roll out its machine in Europe and America before launching it in its homeland. PS4 won’t arrive in …
Read More »Developer starts site to deal with YouTube copyright crackdown
Lars Doucet wants to create clearly defined creative commons-esque licence scheme to inform video uploaders on music copyright
Read More »‘We are not evil trolls’: INDmusic responds to YouTube copyright anger
Music firm says it is protecting the rights of music artists following copyright claims on user videos
Read More »YouTube suggests users turn off game music to avoid copyright claims
Video-sharing website explains changes to Content ID system
Read More »VIDEO: First trailer for LEGO The Hobbit
Warner has released a first-look video of its upcoming LEGO The Hobbit. The game will be based on both last year’s The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and recent release The Hobbit: The Desolation Of Smaug. As you would expect it features a host of recognisable faces including Gandalf and Bilbo …
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