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Roll7’s indie shooter Not a Hero has finally been given a firm release date on PlayStation 4. The developer has announced via the PlayStation Blog that the title will be coming out on February 2nd and will set consumers back 9.99. "It’s been a challenge and we’ve had a number …
Read More »GamesRadar+ hit 11.3m users in December
Future’s GamesRadar+ has smashed its monthly user records in December 2015 with 11.3m people visiting the website. This is the second record-breaking month in a row after the site hit 9.8m unique users during November 2015. Furthermore, this growth in December represents a 29 per cent year-on-year growth over the …
Read More »Inaugural Vision VR/AR Awards announce finalists
Radial Games, Owlchemy Labs, and Kai and Tony Davidson tipped for Best VR Experience prize
Read More »Night School partners with Skybound for Oxenfree film
Studio signs co-branding agreement with Walking Dead firm, reveals plans for documentary series, merchandise and more
Read More »MCV AWARDS 2016: THE FINALISTS
With just eight weeks to go until the big night, the finalists of this year’s MCV Awards are revealed. Is your name on the list…? Over 80 different companies are shortlisted for this year’s event, which takes place on Thursday, March 3rd at the Hilton Bankside, London. The biggest number …
Read More »60 per cent of UK games firms planning to hire this year
Growth expected from UK games industry in 2016, according to new TIGA survey
Read More »Revenue for Kickstarter games recovers in 2015 – report
Kickstarter games revenue has rebounded from its crash in 2014, according to a new report – though that hasn’t equated to more developers seeing success on the crowdfunding platform. A recent analysis by consultant Thomas Bidaux posted on Games Industry finds projects under Kickstarter’s games category brought in $41.6m thus …
Read More »MCV Awards 2016: Lobbying closes today
You have until the end of play today to get your nominations in for next year’s MCV Awards, so make sure you don’t miss out on the opportunity to see your company shine. Nominating yourself, your company, a customer or even a rival is simple – and these awards are …
Read More »GamesAid Games on Song returns next week
Just eight days remain until GamesAid’s Games on Song choir’s second concert. Over 30 members of the games industry have signed up to take part in the festive event, which takes place on Wednesday December 16th at 7:30pm. A mixture of traditional and Christmas carols will make up the set …
Read More »FIFA 16 claims sixth UK No.1, Just Cause 3 debuts in fourth place
EA’s football blockbuster FIFA 16 has claimed its sixth No.1 this year. The title shot back to the top spot last week during the Black Friday sales period, and it maintains its position despite a 41 per cent dip in sales. The rest of the Top Three remains unchanged – …
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