Daedalic Entertainment has announced a new licensing partnership with Middle-earth Enterprises, granting it rights to develop and publish a brand new Lord of the Rings game, The Lord of the Rings – Gollum. The new, narrative-driven “action adventure” game – which is powered by Unreal Engine and is expected to come to …
Read More »Sony has sold 4.2 million PlayStation VR systems worldwide
Sony has confirmed it has sold over 4.2 million PlayStation VR (PSVR) systems worldwide. The developer/publisher announced the milestone yesterday during its new direct livestream video broadcast, State of Play. The news – which takes accounts of global sales up to and including March 3rd, 2019 – was accompanied by …
Read More »EA partners with Velan Studios to publish its new ‘team-based action’ IP
Electronic Arts has announced a new partnership with Velan Studios to publish its first original IP. The collaboration will see Velan double its development team from 40 to 80 by the end of 2019. The “team-based action” game will introduce “a unique game world” for players on Nintendo Switch, PC, …
Read More »Apple announces Apple Arcade, a new, curated game subscription service launching later this year
Apple has revealed Apple Arcade, a brand new game subscription service for iOS coming to Mac, iPad, iPhone and Apple TV later this year. The “unlike any other” service will feature “over 100 groundbreaking new games where storytelling and design are pushed further than ever before”. One subscription will unlock …
Read More »FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is Steam’s biggest launch title of 2019 to date
It hasn't yet toppled the concurrent peak set by Dark Souls 3, though
Read More »Rumour hints two new Nintendo Switch models may be releasing later this year
The new models may be unveiled as soon as E3
Read More »Sony announces new direct livestream video program, State of Play
Inaugural show will debut later today
Read More »Blizzard is removing the choice to spend real money on loot boxes in Heroes of the Storm
Blizzard has removed the option to buy lucky dip loot boxes with real money from Heroes of the Storm. MOBA Heroes of the Storm currently offers various ways for players to purchase boosts, bundles and Heroes, including three different types of in-game currency: Gold, Gems, and Shards. While all are …
Read More »Overwatch’s endorsement system has reduced antisocial behaviour, says Blizzard
"The system makes people nicer"
Read More »Devil May Cry 5 ships 2 million in just two weeks
The hack-and-slasher's sales looks set to eclipse those of DmC 4
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