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In Case of Emergency, Release Raptor was released on Steam earlier last week, but already buyers have been refunded and the game switched to free-to-play. Developer Arcen has had a tough time of late, being forced to layoff staff after previous release Starward Rogue sold below expectations. Now Release Raptor …
Read More »H1Z1 development ‘paused’ on PS4 and Xbox One
Daybreak has announced that the arrival of zombie hit H1Z1: King of the Kill on consoles will now be later than originally planned. The game, which is currently available on PC via Steam Early Access, had been scheduled for launch on consoles this summer. However, while King of the Kill …
Read More »Four of the best CS:GO teams to compete for $100,000 at EGX
Gfinity will host four of the best Counter-Strike: Global Offensive teams at EGX next month as they compete for $100,000. The four teams are yet to be announced, but are promised to be some of the best in the world. Friday September 23rd will see the first semi-final take place, …
Read More »Rapper JME hosting £2,500 Rainbow Six Siege tournament at Gfinity
JME has announced the Serious Rainbow Six Siege Tournament, with a prize pool of 2,500 and a LAN final at the Gfinity Arena. Qualifiers for the event will take place on August 28th, with the best teams qualifying for the LAN finals on September 9th. Once at the event teams …
Read More »New Facebook integration heading to Unity
Partnership between engine firm and social network will make it easier for devs to release games on Facebook
Read More »Kinguin sponsors Ninjas in Pyjamas
Kinguin has become one of the sponsors of popular Counter-Strike team Ninjas in Pyjamas. The deal, which was announced today at Gamescom, sees Kinguin become of the main sponsors of NiP who are considered to be one the best CS:GO teams in the world. The partnership will see the Kinguin …
Read More »Nvidia promises true desktop power in new laptop range
Desktop-level gaming in the convenience of a laptop – that’s the pitch of a new line of Nvidia components than can now be found in a range of manufacturer laptops. Ars Technica reports that companies such as MSI, Lenovo, Asus, Razer and Alienware have begun to offer hardware that now …
Read More »Intel enters virtual reality market with all-in-one Project Alloy
New VR headset unveiled, requires no computer, senses the environment around you
Read More »EU LCS quarterfinal delayed due to technical issues
The quarterfinal of the EU LCS between H2K and Fnatic has been delayed to August 16th due to technical issues. The match was due to be played yesterday, August 14th, however once the teams took to the stage they discovered an issue with the sound coming from the PCs at …
Read More »Wings Gaming win $9.1 million at The International 6
Chinese team Wings Gaming managed to win The International 6 after beating Digital Chaos 3-1 in the final. The win sees the young side walk away with $9,139,002 and of course the title of the best Dota 2 team in the world. Second place Digital Chaos took home $3,427,126, while …
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