Month: July 2014
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Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Trailer Shows Off Story and Multiplayer
Today’s released trailer for Call of Duty Advanced Warfighter sets the stage for the story and teases a multiplayer reveal on 11 August. See the full trailer here. The trailer features some stunning sequences showcasing a sample of the advanced warfare gadgets and equipment in action including a neat looking jet pack. Of more interest is…
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Why Do MMORPG’s Still Charge Subscription Fees?
For massively multiplayer online games subscription models have been the prevailing manner in which developers have monetised their games and there’s usually an upfront fee for the game too such as is the case for World of Warcraft and The Elder Scrolls Online. However in recent years there has been a shift with some developers…
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Google to Buy Twitch for $1 Billion Confirmed
According to a new report by Games Beat YouTube owner Google are set acquire the popular game streaming service. The acquisition was rumoured back in May. There was also rumoured the possibility that Microsoft are in the mix of potential purchasers but the report confirms the Google has signed the deal though exact details are yet to be confirmed.…
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Marketing Is Killing Video Games
I recently watched an excellent episode of The Point a feature programme on GameSpot.com about various topical subjects effecting the video gaming industry. This episode focused on the question “is marketing killing the wonder of games?” and for me, it nailed everything that is wrong with the gaming industry today. You can watch the episode here –…
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Office Gaming Chair Set Ups
One of the things I love are gaming chairs and I currently have a Playseat Evolution which coupled with my Logitech Driveforce GT satisfies my sim racing itch. However, they can be impractical and something like the Playseat Evolution for example though foldable, still has to be shifted out of the way when the space is needed…
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DRM Sucks – CEO Fredrick Wester Magicka Developer Paradox
There already been criticism from CD Projeckt Red and Far Cry Developer Ubisoft on DRM for PC games and Speaking with GameSpot, Magicka developer Paradox Interactive CEO Fredrik Wester criticised DRM stating it is a headache. He described that it is actually a hassle for those that have purchased the game and is proving to be a…