Mirror’s Edge writer not returning for sequel
The Orginial Mirrors Edge writer, Rhianna Pratchet will not be working on the upcoming sequel at DICE. The news was revealed over Twitter as she stated that she “wasn’t asked.” It's really lovely that people care enough to ask whether I'm involved with Mirror's Edge 2, but I'm not &…
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 Shows off new Doomsday Clock Mechanics
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6Op7Z5dW84 A new developer diary from Square Enix looking at the Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy 13 takes players to look at the title’s doomsday clock mechanics and more. The doomsday clock has players accomplish specific tasks within 13 days. The schedule not only affects the game’s outcome but also the…
Nintendo to pay a share of every sale to Another Company
With the Nintendo’s 3DS and 3DS XL being their strongest selling console, the company has to come to terms with sharing a percentage of each sale with another company according to engadget. In December 2013 Nintendo was told it must pay 1.82 percent of the wholesale price of each 3DS…
Zotac Previews the Zbox Steam Machine
Steam Machine announcements are coming in fast. Here enters the Zotac, a specialist mini PC best known for its Zbox line, who are previewing a Zbox Steam Machine set to arrive in the second half of the year. The Zotac Zbox Steam Machine was shown at the CES event taking…
Sonic and Pac-Man Artist Greg Martin Dies
Greg Martin, the artist behind some of the most significant and memorable game box art, including artwork for early Sonic and Pac-Man games has passed away. The news was announced over the Nintendo Age forums, where a friend of Martin recalled his career as an artist. Martin started his career…
SteelSeries Announces its supported Wireless iOS Controller
SteelSeries announced today its officially supported Stratus Wireless iOS Controller designed for console-style gameplay on mobile titles. The Stratus features two analogue sticks, four shoulder buttons, four face buttons and a traditional D-pad. Players will be able to use the device with “big-name blockbuster franchises like Grand Theft Auto, down…
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition is not Coming to PC
Tomb Raider Definitive Edition will not be released on PC, and there have been no upgrade discounts or promotions for owners of the original title. "Tomb Raider Definitive Edition was designed and rebuilt from the ground up for next-generation consoles," Eidos said in a FAQ posted on its forums. "At…
Digital Storm’s Steam Machine is out in January
Gaming PC maker Digital Storm will be among the first to release an official Steam Machine, named the Bolt II, “this month.” The “hybrid Steam Machine gaming PC” will features both the SteamOS and Windows pre-installed. The Bolt II boasts high-end processors in a slim case with a custom liquid…
The Witch and the Hundred Knight offers a new Gameplay Trailer
NIS America has release a new gameplay trailer and screenshots for The Witch and the Hundred Knight. The trailer focuses on the improved combat system for the PlayStation 3 action RPG. The game focuses on the Witch named Metallica who forges a contact with the Hundred Knight to spread her…
World of Warcraft Fake Add-On Steals Account Information
A Trojan hiding as the popular add-on for World of Warcraft has been compromising user accounts, Blizzard revealed today. According to a post on the World of Warcraft support forum, a fake version of the Curse Client contains the Trojan. The false client was available on a forged version of…
Bethesda Bringing Classic Fallout Games Back to Steam
Fallout developer Bethesda has confirmed it is working to bring the classic titles to Steam after they recently disappeared. Last month Fallout, Fallout 2 and Fallout Tactics were removed from Steam due to a change in licensing agreements. The news came over Twitter that the games will soon be returning.…
Founders of Criterion Games Leave Studio
Alex Ward, vice president and creative director of Criterion Games, and Fiona Sperry, studio director have both left the studio, as confirmed by Electronic Arts to Polygon. A spokesperson told that "Alex Ward and Fiona Sperry have decided to leave EA. We appreciate their many contributions through the years and…
Marvel Digital Titles Pulled
A selection of Activision and Capcom titles based on Marvel characters and properties have been de-listed from digital outlets including Steam, PlayStation Network and Xbox Live after the expiration of licensing contracts. The announcement originally came via Facebook, but was soon confirmed over Twitter by Activision’s community manager Dan Amrich.…
Hackers Take Down Multiple Online Game Servers
A group calling themselves DERP intermittently took down multiple online gaming sites and servers yesterday via a DDoS attack. League of Legends from Riot Games took the biggest hit with the NA/EU/OCE servers being down for most of the day along with LoL websites and forums. The group also targeted…
Battlefield 4 2XP Event Postponed
EA DICE have postponed the scheduled end of December 2XP event for Battlefield 4 premium members until further notice. A banner on the game’s forums on Battlelog reads: "The end of December 2XP event for premium members has been postponed and will be run at a later date. Stay tuned…
More Details Revealed on PS4 Exclusive Deep Down
More details have been revealed on the free-to-play PlayStation 4 exclusive, Deep Down, in the latest issue of Japanese magazine Famitsu and translated by DualShockers. Deep Down’s procedurally generated dungeons will exist in a shared world, similar to Dark Souls. Whilst exploring the dungeons, players will come across virtual corpses…
Samurai Warriors 4 could see a Western Release
Tecmo Koei’s game Samurai Warriors 4 may be seeing a western release, the game’s producer Hisashi Koinuma revealed over Twitter. The title, known as Sengoku Musou 4 in Japan, is the latest installation in the series and is expected to launch in the country on March 20 for PlayStation 3…
Nintendo New Year’s Sale Postponed
Nintendo had scheduled a New Year sale for the Japanese market on January 1st and January 2nd, promising up to 30% off games. However, due to problems currently affecting the marketplace, the publisher decided to postpone the sale. Currently there hasn’t been a re-scheduled date for the sale with Nintendo…
Gaming for Good Raises Over $10 Million
Gaming for Good, the charity organization that raises money for Save the Children has raised over $10 million for the cause. The company offered dozens of downloadable PC games that could be purchased using points earned through donation. The titles came from indie studios and major publishers including Square Enix,…
Insurance won’t Cover Hello Games Flood
The recent flood damage done to the office of No Man’s Sky creator Hello Games will not be covered by the companies insurance. A series of Tweets from the developer’s official Twitter account revealed the news. Hello Games’ studio was flooded on Christmas Eve after a nearby river broke its…
Battlefield 4 Banned In China
Battlefield 4 has been banned in China due to DLCChina Rising. According to Techie News, the Chinese government has accused Electronic Arts, the titles’ publisher, of creating a form of cultural invasion and threatens the national security of the country. China’s Ministry of Culture has issued a notice banning all material…