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Konami has lifted the lid on the upcoming PES 2015, revealing what are described as plenty of major changes. Co-developed by both the Tokyo and Windsor PES Production teams, the game apparently sees a true return to core PES values of total control, super responsive controls and renowned gameplay, where …

EA has admitted that it made mistakes with its free-to-play Dungeon Keeper remake for smartphones. The game was roundly criticised earlier this year for its use of microtransactions, with Peter Molyneux – designer of 1997’s original Dungeon Keeper – describing it as ridiculous”. The game also employed some questionable ratings …

Ridge Racer’s foray into the world of free-to-play is coming to an end in the summer. Bandai Namco has confirmed that it will turn off the game’s servers by August 15th. The Bugbear-developed title had been widely criticised for its implementation of microtransactions. The leading developer and publisher wanted to …

Carbine Studios’ Jeremy Gaffney believes subscription-based MMOs can still survive in the modern industry

EA has added for option for users to pay for in-game Battlepack enhancements with real cash. Battlepacks, which will continue to also be available via gameplay, offer a range of assorted perks such as XP boosts, weapons, profile pictures, paints and accessories. Now however users will be able to choose …

DriveClub director Paul Rustchynsky has insisted that there’s no danger of the planned microtransactions detracting from the player base’s experience. Last month it seemed as if Rustchynsky had ruled out any possibility of the game using IAPs, only for it to be confirmed that earlier this month that microtransactions will …

But president Andrew Sheppard says pay-to-win model is no longer viable for devs

EA has said that microtransactions will be added to console title Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare this week. Until now the title’s in-game currency has only been earnable by completing in-game tasks but, as is the way with many EA titles, an upcoming update will soon offer the chance for …

Latest Plants vs Zombies on Xbox platforms will allow players to pay to advance quicker

The design director of PS4 racer Driveclub has stated that the game will not offer microtransactions. Evolution Studios’ Paul Rustchynsky tweeted a link to CVG’s review of Trials Frontier which labels the game a microtransaction monstrosity”, adding that: Even Trials has been infected by this plague.” When asked by another …