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This is the GAME Christmas TV ad that UK folk are going to be seeing on their sets this year. It revolves around the idea of a mum being asked for a Christmas present from her son. However, everything he says is completely indecipherable to her. She then wonders into …
Read More »VIDEO: Sony’s live-action Killzone Shadow Fall trailer
The next-gen is so very nearly upon us, so expect plenty more along these lines in the coming days and weeks. Sony has released a live-action trailer for PS4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall. It’s kind of like a recruitment video encouraging humans to join the ranks of the Shadow …
Read More »Minecraft reveals Twitch partnership
Video broadcasting platform Twitch has struck a new partnership with Mojang to make it easier to stream Minecraft videos. Announcing the news at MineCon, the Twitch integration will affect the PC and Mac versions to enable users to broadcast games at the click of a button. The service is expected …
Read More »Video: Oculus hybrid lets players explore cities with their mind
Developer releases prototype that allows users to navigate virtual environments with their mind
Read More »Sony reveals Tinie Tempah PS4 promotion
UK rap star Tinie Tempah is the focus of Sony’s latest bit of PS4 marketing. The 24-year old hip hopper appears in a new interactive documentary” in which viewers can use their smartphone to access competitions and PS4-related content. The video features a track from Mr. Tempah’s new album Demonstration. …
Read More »Lionhead teamed up with Axis for Fable Legends trailer
Axis Animation had to meet challenges both creative and technical to retain Fable’s art style while still bringing a level of realism to the trailer for Lionhead’s Xbox One debut
Read More »VIDEO: Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag compared on PS3 and PS4
Reviewers have heaped praise on Ubisoft’s Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag, which has arrived on some formats today. Stores opened their doors last night for the release of the game on Xbox 360 and PS3. The game’s ‘second’ release will arrive on November 22nd when it is released for PS4, …
Read More »Video: Epic gives devs a closer look at Unreal Engine 4’s VFX muscle
Engine maker gives developers a peak at GPU particles, particle lights and other visual effects elements in UE4
Read More »VIDEO: Star Citizen video shows where that $24m has gone
Some early in-engine footage of crowdfunding mega-success Star Citizen suggests that the game is going to be a graphical treat. The game recently hit $24m raised – money that is clearly helping creator Chris Roberts push the graphical envelope. The video is available in 4K resolution for those with the …
Read More »VIDEO: Call of Duty: Ghosts gameplay trailer arrives
Ready for another trailer? Good. Hot on the heels of the Battlefield 4 TV ad, now Activision has released a gameplay trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts. It may appear much like EA’s trailer on the surface – listen out for the Eminem track so you can remember which video …
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