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Sony Creates Mobile Game Development Branch
Following on from their dominance in the console sector and their expected supremacy in virtual reality, Sony has decided to delve once more into the world of mobile games.
Digital Games Worth $6.2 Billion a Month
A total of $6.2 billion was earned worldwide through the sale of digital games content during the month of February 2016, calculated by SuperData.
GAME’s Half Year Profits Down £10 Million
Reports from one of the UK’s biggest games retailers show that the firm has experienced financial difficulties during the half year period that ended on 23rd January 2016.
The Witcher 3 Triumphs Again at the SXSW Gaming Awards
CD Projekt RED’s The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has been recently declared the greatest game of all time, as it has won more Game of The Year Awards…
Xbox Surveys Digital Game Buy Back Scheme
Microsoft sent out a survey to Xbox One owners to examine opinions on a digital ‘buy back’ program, allowing returning completed games for store credit.
The Division Keeps the Top
Week ending on 19/03/2016:
1. Tom Clancy’s The Division – Ubisoft
2. EA Sports UFC 2 – EA
3. Pokkén Tournament – Nintendo
Controversy Over Pricing of PlayStation VR
Consumers have been quick to point out that PlayStation VR headset previously announced at $399/£349 will not work without a PlayStation 4 Camera, which currently retails separately for $59.99/£49.99.
Retailers Prepare for Heavy May Release Schedule
A major period of games is causing retailers to brace themselves for the sales windfall that will accompany the release of a six notable games over May 2016
Pokemon Total Franchise Sales Total 279 Million
The total sales record of the entire Pokémon gaming franchise has been reported to have reached a massive 279 million copies sold worldwide.
The Witcher 3 Winner of Most Game Of The Year Awards Ever
CD Projekt RED’s The Witcher 3: The Wild Hunt has been declared the greatest game of all time, as it won more GOTY awards than any other game in…
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