Fable creator and industry veteran Peter Molyneux wants more developers to start making free-to-play games because, if they do, the model might lose its stigma. Right now, the free-to-play sector has been held hostage by match-three and casino games, he says, but this could change if “true” game designers started making free-to-play titles. “I think […]
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You’ll Need the New 3DS to Play Xenoblade Chronicles’ Upcoming Port
August 29th, 2014
Mark Xenoblade Chronicles for Wii It may simply be an enhanced revision of the 3DS, but the newly announced New 3DS will be receiving at least one game that owners of other 3DS (and 2DS) models won’t be able to play: Xenoblade Chronicles. This is the same Xenoblade Chronicles released on Wii in Japan in 2010 […]
Watch a Half-Dozen Nintendo Executives Take the Ice Bucket Challenge
August 29th, 2014
Mark Responding to Xbox boss Phil Spencer’s nomination for him to take the Ice Bucket Challenge earlier this month, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime promised to “one-up” Spencer’s video. But more than a week went by, and Fils-Aime didn’t take the challenge. Now we know why. As it turns out, Fils-Aime did indeed take things […]
Nintendo Reveals New 3DS Models With Built-In NFC, Better 3D, And More
August 29th, 2014
Mark During a Japanese Nintendo Direct video briefing today, Nintendo announced new updates to its 3DS and 3DS XL devices. The new models, which have been announced only for Japan, feature an additional directional button and built-in NFC support. They launch in Japan on October 11. According to Gamasutra, the new models feature an analogue “nub” […]
How The Sims 4 Will Be Different To The Sims 3
August 29th, 2014
Mark Life’s possibilities are endless. By extension, a game series intending to simulate life would also hope to have endless possibilities. The Sims series has attempted to encompass this, spawning four core games and over 50 add-on packs. Despite the accumulation of all this content, it still felt as though there was something missing. The Sims […]
Valve Sued By Australian Consumer Watchdog Over Steam Refund Policy
August 29th, 2014
Mark As reported by Kotaku AU, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is suing Valve over Steam’s refund policy and its alleged conflict with Australian consumers’ right to a refund under the Australian Consumer Law. The ACCC’s specific allegations regarding Steam include: Consumers were not entitled to a refund for any games sold by Valve […]
Lockout – Halo The Master Chief Collection
August 29th, 2014
Mark Check out this gameplay of Lockout from Halo: The Master Chief Collection.
Lockout is BACK! – Halo: The Master Chief Collection
August 29th, 2014
Mark Rob breaks down the Halo: Master Chief Collection reveal footage of the fan favorite from Halo 2, Lockout.
Fight for Your Freedom, Fight for Your Future
August 28th, 2014
Mark Documentation detailing the strengths and weaknesses of our fundamental units has been compiled and is ready for consideration. We have tested our technology under some of the harshest weather conditions and attempted to mimic Zerg battle scenarios. Study the catalogue of war machines and decide how you are going to serve – will it be […]
Quick Look: inFamous: First Light
August 28th, 2014
Mark Watch extended gameplay footage from inFamous: First Light featuring the Giant Bomb crew.

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