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The rumours were true – Lionhead’s Xbox One and PC multiplayer title Fable Legends will be free-to-play. That’s not just on PC, either, with the Xbox version also confirmed by Kotaku as being F2P. The free game will come with a story’s worth of free quests, with more to be …
Read More »Sierra to publish Velocity 2X on Xbox and PC
Brighton-based developer FuturLab has signed a new partnership with Sierra, Activision’s indie publishing label, to release new versions of its hit Velocity 2X later this year. Arcade-style shooter Velocity 2X was originally self-published on PlayStation 4 and Vita, but the new Xbox One and PC editions due this summer will …
Read More »‘Better resolution’ named as main reason buyers opt for PS4 in US
A survey of US console owners has found that the main reason PS4 buyers opted for Sony’s console is better resolution”. A number of third party titles (including the likes of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, Dragon Age: Inquisition, Far Cry 4, Shadow of Mordor, Lords of the Fallen, PES …
Read More »Fast & Furious to star in free standalone Forza spin-off
Microsoft is launching a free version of Forza based on Universal’s Fast & Furious series. AP reports that Forza Horizon 2 Presents Fast & Furious will feature cars and missions inspired by the films and depict events that take place before the upcoming film. It will be built using the …
Read More »Microsoft promises ‘surprises’ and ‘something different’ at this year’s E3
This year’s E3 will offer something a little different from the norm from Microsoft and Xbox, US marketing boss Aaron Greenberg has said. "Expect a lot of surprises," Greenberg told The Inner Circle Podcast, as reported by GameSpot. "We have some ideas to do some things different at E3 this …
Read More »The give and take of ID@Xbox: Deco Digital’s story
Pneuma: Breath of Life producer Joe Brammer offers advice on how to get the most from Microsoft’s indie initiative
Read More »Microsoft rolls out Xbox One screenshot support next month
Xbox One’s March update will offer a few new features, including the ability to take screenshots directly from the console’s dashboard. The update is already available to participants of Xbox One’s preview program, and is prepped to add screenshot support, a suggested friends list, and the ability to share your …
Read More »Is bundling killing software sales?
Boxed games are struggling to sell because consumers don’t need to buy any, UK retailers have told MCV. Fewer physical games were sold in 2014 compared with 2013, while recent releases – including Saints Row and Evolve – have not achieved the numbers some retailers had anticipated. The figures are …
Read More »New Rock Band in development for PS4, Xbox One – report
A new Rock Band effort is reportedly in the works for Sony and Microsoft’s latest consoles. Bloomberg has word from a source familiar with Harmonix’s plan that the franchise will be resurrected on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, though there’s not much other relevant info being leaked at the moment …
Read More »Grow Home could hit consoles if success is found on PC
Ubisoft’s experimental PC Grow Home could yet brand out onto other platforms. Want to see Grow Home on consoles?” game artist at Ubisoft Reflections Jack Couvela said. We have to prove ourselves on PC first, so tell every PC gamer you know they have to buy it!” He also said …
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