April 1, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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Update: Yup, April Fools!
A specialist university, devoted to teaching gaming skills has been established.
Gaming University, which describes itself as the “first University in the world dedicated to videogaming”, opened its doors on Monday, April 1st 2013. The Univeristy will be taking students starting in September for the 2013/14 academic year. Continue Reading →
April 1, 2013
by Leo Worsdale
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Update: Yup, April Fools!
Ubisoft announced today that its upcoming open-world hacking adventure Watch Dogs will feature an unusual downloadable character.
In a tongue-in-cheek move, the developers honoured the presenter of the UK consumer television programme of the same name, including Watchdog host Anne Robinson as a non-playable character. Continue Reading →
March 31, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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Trying to keep on top of an endless Twitter feed or a piling-up RSS list can be a little daunting. So, to help Gamebrit brings together a selection of some of the gaming stories that caught our eye and are worth your attention — here’s your round-up for the week ending Sunday, March 31st.
Sit back, relax and grab a drink and give the gaming articles you may have missed this week a read:
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March 28, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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Ouya, the upcoming Android-powered home console, will be available to buy from retailer GAME.
The mini console, which started life as a Kickstarter project, is expected to arrive in retail stores this June. Continue Reading →
March 26, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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Wii U owners can now finally view and purchase 18+ rated content on the Nintendo eShop at any time of the day, following a lift on a previously set restriction.
When Nintendo’s Wii U launched last November it wasn’t possible for customers to browse and purchase 18+ rated content on the consoles digital Nintendo eShop, unless visiting at certain unsociable hours. Continue Reading →
March 26, 2013
by Robert Burgess
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Gears of War: Judgement, the prequel to the hugely popular Gears of War trilogy, has taken control of the UK Chart, despite weak launch sales of around a quarter of the numbers made by Gears of War 3.
Last week’s number one Tomb Raider (-44%) drops to second, ahead of another new entry The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct at third. FIFA 13 (+32%) gains a significant rise in sales to jump up two places to fourth, marking an impressive 26 week run inside the top six. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 makes room by dropping one place to complete the top five. Continue Reading →
March 24, 2013
by Danny Lilley
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Nintendo’s redesigned Wii console, the Wii Mini, launched this week in the UK, but it seems that demand for the slimmed down console isn’t quite what Nintendo had hoped for.
A GAME flagship store got in touch with TechRadar to inform them that the store isn’t even stocking the console due to poor consumer response. Continue Reading →
March 22, 2013
by Chris Brandrick
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eSports, the competitive play of videogames, has come a long way in its relatively short 15-year history. But, could the unsportsmanlike actions of the few be damaging the sport from going truly mainstream, especially here on home turf? Continue Reading →
March 22, 2013
by Leo Worsdale
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A team of seven students from Bournemouth University are working on a release for the upcoming PlayStation 4.
Working under the name Static Games the groups project, Mendel’s Farm, is already into the final four of the cross-European development competition Make Something Unreal Live 2013. Continue Reading →
March 19, 2013
by Robert Burgess
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Tomb Raider remains at the top of the UK Chart for a second week despite new competition.
God of War Ascension marks second, claiming the second most successful début of the series, behind God of War III with around half the sales.
StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm is another new title, with an extra three days of sale this week leading it to third. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is the last new release in the top ten as it takes fourth, making it a successful chart endeavour as its predecessor only ever managed eighth.
SimCity (-50%) cannot keep up with new entries as it falls three places to fifth. FIFA 13 (-14%) drops one to sixth and Far Cry 3 (-3%) gains one to seventh, ahead of Crysis 3 (-42%) which falls from sixth to eighth. Call of Duty: Black Ops II (-14%) is another to drop two places, ahead of The Sims 3: University Life (-57%) which plummets from fourth to complete the top ten.
March 19, 2013
by Leo Worsdale
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A report from TIGA, the videogame industry trade association, suggests that employment and investment in the sector has increased in the UK since 2012.
Compared to 2011 there were 118 more studios, 336 more creative staff and 614 more jobs indirectly supported by studios. Meanwhile studios invested £427m in games development compared to £411m the previous year. Continue Reading →
March 18, 2013
by Danny Lilley
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Lara Croft hasn’t had the best of times in recent years. The Tomb Raider series found itself slowly declining in popularity, following a handful of games that failed to capture the magic possessed by the original titles.
Not only that, but when Naughty Dog’s Uncharted series arrived in 2007 it quickly took the crown as gamers ‘tomb and treasure’ game of choice.
Now, developers Crystal Dynamics have gone back to the drawing board to bring Lara Croft and her escapades back to their former glory. Continue Reading →