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BBC Radio 1 to Cover Games for First Time
In a first for one of the nation’s most popular and biggest radio stations, a brand new program dedicated to video games will be held on BBC Radio 1.
Microsoft Mistakenly Releases Red Dead Redemption on Xbox One store
A number of Xbox One gamers were reportedly able to purchase and play Red Dead Redemption, which Microsoft referred to as an administrative error in their backwards compatibility program.
Amazon Releases its Own Game Engine
The online retail giant Amazon has made the surprising announcement that it is to release a free console and PC development tool.
Titanfall 2 to Include Single Player Campaign
Titanfall 2, set for release at some time in the 2017 fiscal year—before April 2017—has been revealed to include a story campaign.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is Back on Top – Week 07/02/16
Week ending on 06/02/2016:
1. Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 – Activision
2. LEGO Marvel Avengers – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
3. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 – Bandai Namco
GTA V Expected to Make £170M per Year up to 2020
The runaway success of Grand Theft Auto V is expected to continue earning millions for Rockstar long after the games first release on PS3 and Xbox 360.
Splatoon Outsells Mario Kart 8 on Wii U
Nintendo has reported that the Wii U shooter Splatoon is selling at a better rate than the console’s best-selling game Mario Kart 8.
H1Z1 to Become Two Separate Games
The zombie-horror-survival game H1Z1 will undergo a transformation this summer, as it splits into two separate titles.
UK Tax Relief Given to 237 Games in 2015
Over two hundred developers were eligible to receive tax cuts in the United Kingdom, Develop Online reports.
Ian Livingstone to Open Two Educational Academies
Fantasy gaming mogul Ian Livingstone has announced that he will open two schools in England in order to engage children in education.
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