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A pair of titles developed by Quantic Dream have received PS4 release dates. Earlier this year, Sony announced remastered versions of Beyond: Two Souls and Heavy Rain would receive digital release on PS4 and now we know exactly when. Beyond: Two Souls is set to launch on Sony’s latest console …
Read More »Blade & Soul western launch set for January
Popular MMO Blade & Soul will make its way to western markets this January, publisher NCSoft has revealed. The game will release in North America and Europe on January 19th. It’s been out in Eastern markets since 2012, though the free-to-play title still remains in beta to this point. While …
Read More »Blizzard settles Overwatch trademark dispute with Innovis Labs
Blizzard has settled a trademark dispute with Innovis Labs over the use of the Overwatch name. Polygon reports litigation proceedings were dimissed upon Innovis filing paperwork last month – in which the company stated it was handing the trademark over to Blizzard. What specifically happened for the settlement to take …
Read More »Brett Ratner producing Tetris origin film – report
Filmmaker Brett Ratner is reportedly producing a film based on Tetris creator Alexy Pajitnov. According toTracking Board, Pajitnov will be the subject of a feature-length biopic produced by Ratner – known for directing X-Men: The Last Stand and Rush Hour. The report further states the film appears to draw comparison …
Read More »Comic con organizer Wizard World unveils multiple game shows for 2016
Comic convention organizer Wizard World has announced a series of gaming events to take place across the US next year. Games Industryreports Wizard World Gaming Atlanta will be the first of nine events hosted by the company in 2016, taking place January 22-24 at the Georgia World Congress Center. "We …
Read More »Spend-happy mobile gamers have similar habits on consoles – Newzoo
Research firm Newzoo has published a new report on mobile power users,” highlighting data that indicates those that spend significant money on smartphone games are likely to do the same for console titles. The report details the intersts, behaviors, and spending habits of these power users, specifically pointing to an …
Read More »Canada’s game industry sees significant growth over past two years – ESA
Game development studios in Canada are on the rise, according to new data published by the country’s ESA chapter. The Entertainment Software Association of Canada’s research shows the industry has risen 24 per cent over 2013, growing to 20,400 people employed by 472 individual studios throughout the region. Though it’s …
Read More »Square Enix sees increase in six-month sales and profits
Square Enix has reported financial results for its most recent six-month stretch, with the publisher showing increases in both sales and profits for the period. Square’s digital entertainment segment, which includes the firm’s video game division, grew 37.5 per cent year-over-year thanks to the performances of PC and mobile titles …
Read More »Microsoft adds button remapping support for Xbox One standard wireless controller
Microsoft has announced the addition of button mapping support to standard Xbox One controllers. Aspromised last monthby the firm upon the arrival of the Xbox One Elite controller, the ability to customize button inputs isnow availablefor all Xbox One wireless controllers. The support does carry a few limitations, when compared …
Read More »Disgaea PC release set for Feburary 2016
Nipon Ichi’s popular tactical RPG series Disgaea is set to debut on PC early next year. Anew store page on Steamlisted by the company reveals the definitive edition of the original Disgaea will launch within the release window of February 2016. PC features include updated UI and textures, support for …
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