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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham Developer Diaries
In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth. Using the power of the Lantern Rings, Brainiac shrinks worlds to add to his...
Blackguards 2 features video
As shown in today’s new video – Blackguards 2 will be the Strategy RPG fans have always wanted. Taking into account significant community feedback, the developers at Daedalic Entertainment have added new features, unique enemies and enhanced and improved gameplay...
The Legend of Zelda: Majoras Mask 3D is coming
During a Nintendo Direct broadcast last evening, Nintendo dropped a moon-sized reveal: The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D, a remake of the beloved Nintendo 64 game, is coming exclusively to Nintendo 3DS in Spring 2015, with a limited quantity software bundle, The...
Manipulate 3D Labyrinths in Momentum
Projectile Entertainment’s Momentum is now on Kickstarter seeking $11,500 from fans of physics-driven gameplay and original design. Created by Kelly Harper and Isaac Harper, Momentum is a physics-based platformer that allows players to manipulate 3D labyrinths high...
Singstar back, but not really?
London Studio, a game development studio of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, has released their brand new Singstar on October 26 for Europe and yesterday finally for the US, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. The new version has a completely new interface, works on both...
PS4 software update v2.01 is coming
After the big update 2.0, for the Playstation 4 from last week, it seems that some users experience problems with their consoles not starting up. Now Sony announced they are working on an update to version 2.01 that should fix all those problems. However, they do not...
Space Hulk: Ascension Edition Available November 12th
Prepare yourself, Terminator! Today independent studio Full Control revealed that Space Hulk: Ascension Edition will launch on November 12th for Windows, Mac and Linux on Steam. Players who pre-order Space Hulk: Ascension Edition on Steam will get a 10% discount, and...
COD: Advanced Warfare released
Power changes everything starting today, as Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition is now available worldwide. Eager fans lined up at midnight at thousands of retail locations around the globe to get access to the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero...
Commodore 64 Reformation project
Matt Gray, composer of the music for C64 mega-hit Last Ninja 2, has now added to this success story with Reformation, the first Commodore 64 music Kickstarter. Having wowed gamers with his tunes for the biggest-selling game on the biggest-selling home computer of all...
Final Fantasy XIV patch 2.4
Square Enix announces Dreams of Ice (Patch 2.4) for Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is available from today for Windows PC, the PlayStation 3 and the PlayStation 4. Dreams of Ice is Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn’s biggest update to date and comprises a host of...
PS4 Update 2.0 released
Share Play, YouTube integration, Themes and USB Music Player are among the additions of the brand new system update version 2.0 for the Playstation 4, released today. PS4 system software v2.0, codenamed Masamune, is making its arrival today and this update adds some...
Fixing Audio problems on PS4
You might have noticed that the PS4's audio can either be put out with digital or optical audio, through the settings menu. The PS4's auto detection sometimes has problems to correctly enable the right method of sending out audio in the right format. Sometimes, when...
Singstar available on PS4 tomorrow
Singstar, the number one music and karaoke entertainment game for the Playstation, will get a brand new release tomorrow (24th of October, 2014) for the Playstation 4 for free. SingStar is a competitive music video game series for PlayStation consoles, developed by...
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Teaser
Here's an exclusive teaser video of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt opening cinematic. The opening will be premiered IN FULL at the Golden Joystick Awards on Friday 24 October. “The captivating and non-linear story of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt takes place in a rich, truly...
First expansion for Final Fantasy XIV
With over 3,000 fans in attendance, Square Enix unveiled the upcoming expansion to Final Fantasy XIV at its inaugural Fan Festival event in Las Vegas this past weekend. Since the release of Final Fantasy in 1987, this unique RPG series continues to showcase the...
Metrocide now on Steam
Metrocide, the arcade stealth-shooter where you play as a contract killer trying to buy their way out of a horrific dystopia, is Out Now on Early Access on Steam and various other digital stores. Flat Earth Games was founded in early 2012 by brothers Rohan and Leigh...
F1 2014 races into stores
Codemasters today announced that F1 2014 has raced into retail and onto digital stores today, Friday 17th October, for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation 3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC from Steam. The 2014...
Project CARS moved to March 2015
Slightly Mad Studios and Bandai Namco Games Europe today announced that they will be moving the release of Project CARS for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC to March 20th, 2015 in Europe and Australia. The move positions the title away from the competitive holiday...
Greenlight campaign for Dokuro
GungHo Online Entertainment America (GOEA), a multiplatform publisher for the online gaming community, today launched a Steam Greenlight campaign for its side-scrolling, puzzle-based adventure PC game Dokuro. Already available on the PlayStation Vita system and mobile...
Deadcore now available
The independent studio 5 Bits Games and the leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Games Europe S.A.S. today announced the launch of DeadCore, available now for download on PC, Mac and Linux. Watch out the latest trailer of the game and make your way...
MXGP now on PS4
Milestone, one of the most recognized racing videogame developers and publishers for consoles and Windows PC, is proud to announce that the PS4 version of ‘MXGP - The Official Motocross Videogame’ is now available in store and on demand. Based on one of the most...
Fruit Ninja gets Spooky
Halfbrick has collaborated with Sony Pictures Consumer Products to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Ghostbusters, bringing a modern-day mobile game and movie masterpiece together! Available now as a free update on all versions of Fruit Ninja, players can try their...
The Bot Squad Puzzle Battles now available
Today, Ubisoft announced that The Bot Squad: Puzzle Battles, a free-to-play strategy game that mixes classic Puzzle and Tower Defense gameplay, is now available on the App Store and Google Play. Played both offensively and defensively, players must help the futuristic...
Settlers Online – Trick or Treat
Today Ubisoft and Blue Byte announced the annual Halloween event for The Settlers Online is kicking off on October 15. Players will have access to a wide range of new content including an exclusive new building, new buffs and a huge boss fight, all in addition to the...