games news

• Kerbal Space Program has touched down on Xbox One

  18-07-2016 23:22 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Kerbal Space Program, the cult-favorite space flight simulator, has finally made its way to the Xbox One. Get ready to explore the solar system with your crew of Kerbals from the comfort of your couch.
  
  Read more

• 25 Ways Businesses Are Reacting to Pokemon Go

  18-07-2016 22:45
  
  Millions of dollars, more average users than Twitter, and massive stock market increases are just a handful of the ways Pokemon Go has absolutely dominated the mobile and gaming markets since its release.
  It has become a pop culture phenomenon resulting in memes, online discussions, pub crawls, meetups, and other massive public events drawing people together who might otherwise have never met. Even those few who aren't playing it undoubtedly have heard of Pokemon Go.
  Continue reading…
  
  Read more

• Nintendo Voice Chat: We've Gone Cuckoo for Pokemon Go

  18-07-2016 22:23
  
  Download Nintendo Voice Chat HereDeath by Pikachu. Art by Pandamusk.IGN's Nintendo show has quite a lineup for you today! Video game collector and historian Steven Lin joins host Jose Otero and Peer Schneider to talk about the unprecedented success of Pokemon GO. Afterwards, Armando Torres and Mike Mamon chime in on Monster Hunter Generations. Finally, Brian Altano joins the show to tell us why he's not excited for Pokemon GO, but why he's gone h
  
  Read more

• Star Trek 4 officially announced with Chris Hemsworth returning as Kirk's father

  18-07-2016 22:05 via gamesradar.com
  
  JJ Abrams recently teased plans for a fourth Star Trek movie in the alternate universe, leading most of us to expect a proper announcement if/when Star Trek Beyond makes all the money at the box office
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Blizzard Details What's Coming In Tomorrow's Pre-Expansion Patch

  18-07-2016 21:50
  World of Warcraft's next expansion, Legion, will be arriving at the end of August. In a build up to its release, today Blizzard put out a Legion Pre-Expansion patch survival guide so players can see the changes coming alongside the new content.The patch releases tomorrow, and includes changes to character classes, an update to the transmogrification system so gear can be more easily transferred and stored, and a revamped PvP system among many other things. You can check out Blizzard's survival
  
  Read more

• Get a job: Be a Gameplay Programmer at Industrial Light & Magic

  18-07-2016 21:23
  
  Industrial Light & Magic (ILM), Lucasfilm's VFX/animation studio, wants to hire a gameplay programmer with Unreal Engine experience to write game code alongside the team at its San Francisco, CA office. ...
  
  Read more

• Don't Miss: How Street Fighter V tries to reinvent the franchise

  18-07-2016 21:15
  
  With Street Fighter V, Capcom seems to be trying to turn its venerable franchise into a tentpole eSport. In the wake of EVO, it's worth looking back at this feature that asks: How well does it do? ...
  
  Read more

• YouTube engineer Ben Heck breaks down the fabled 'Nintendo PlayStation'

  18-07-2016 21:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  In the latest episode of his web series, hardware engineer and YouTube personality Ben Heck examines the inner workings of the "Nintendo PlayStation," detailing the scrapped Super NES add-on's specifications and capabilities as part of a teardown.
  
  Read more

• Advertisement

• Gary Busey is Hitman's Next Elusive Target

  18-07-2016 20:36
  
  It seems Agent 47 doesn't just take down mobsters and racketeers, but the famous as well.
  Square Enix announced today that Gary Busey will be the next Elusive Target in Hitman. His contract, called "The Wildcard," will be available for seven full days starting on July 21 at 5 a.m. PT.
  Point Break and Lethal Weapon star Busey was the winner in a community vote between himself and actor Gary Cole to be the next contract target. The new Elusive Target will appear in the Sapienza map and be availabl
  
  Read more

• Humble launches Gamepages to give devs a website for their Humble Widgets

  18-07-2016 20:31
  
  This week the folks at Humble Bundle are rolling out Gamepages, a new service offered to developers who want to build a website dedicated to selling their game....
  
  Read more

• Here’s when you can take home an Xbox One S and how much it will cost you

  18-07-2016 20:26 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft officially announced the Xbox One S' release date and pricing, though only the most expensive version will be available at first, with the two lower capacity/lower priced versions due sometime later this year.
  
  Read more

• Windows 10 to miss its target of being on 1 billion devices by 2018

  18-07-2016 20:11
  
  The fact that the overall size of that Windows 10 ecosystem is not as large as Microsoft predicted it would be means there is that much less incentive for devs to bring their games into it. ...
  
  Read more

• Watch Out For Controlling 'Thinking Machine' PAMA In New Launch Trailer

  18-07-2016 19:50
  The second episode in Minecraft: Story Mode's Adventure Pass add-on series, Access Denied, got a launch trailer today as well as a release date. It will be available for digital download on a variety of platforms on July 26.Access Denied is episode 7 in the Minecraft: Story Mode series by publisher Telltale and developer Mojang. Jesse and his/her friends (depending on character gender chosen) have been hopping between worlds using a series of portals to try and find their way home, and now it a
  
  Read more

• ‘Hitman’ video game puts a target on Gary Busey’s back for a limited time

  18-07-2016 19:41 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Character actor and former fake Chicago Cubs pitcher Gary Busey is the next elusive target in Hitman. Busey won a contest that also featured actor Gary Cole, and will be available starting Thursday.
  
  Read more

• Japanese Server Capacity Delaying Pokemon Go Launch

  18-07-2016 19:34
  
  Pokemon Go is now available in several regions throughout the world but has yet to reach Japan. And the game's developer says the country's servers are to blame for the delay.
  The augmented reality game is expected to launch "soon, if not by the end of July," Niantic Labs CEO John Hanke told Forbes.
  "At present, the server capacity is Japan is not powerful enough," Hanke said. "We are working hard with our partners in Japan to enable the servers to keep up with the demand once the game goes
  
  Read more

• Check Out A New Story Trailer, Too

  18-07-2016 19:30
  Seven fighters will be available tomorrow....(read more)
  
  Read more

• GDC Europe: See how Smite dev Hi-Rez won by going all in on eSports and video

  18-07-2016 19:26
  
  At GDC Europe Hi-Rez Studios exec Todd Harris will share how and why studio went all in on eSports with its popular MOBA Smite -- and how it paid off. ...
  
  Read more

• Out This Week: I Am Setsuna, Batman v Superman's Ultimate Edition

  18-07-2016 19:25
  
  With so many new games and movies coming out, it can be hard to keep up. Lucky for you, IGN is here to help with a weekly round-up of the biggest releases each and every week. Check out the latest releases for this week, and be sure to come back next Monday for a new update.
  Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
  Continue reading…
  
  Read more

• Sales double at GameStops that are now PokeStops, says company chief

  18-07-2016 19:23
  
  GameStop chief J. Paul Raines recently told CNBC that the retail chain has seen sales double after hosting Pokemon Go-themed promos in 462 stores that are also featured in-game as Pokestops or gyms. ...
  
  Read more

• Game of Thrones season 7 to premiere summer 2017 with only SEVEN episodes

  18-07-2016 18:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  It surprised absolutely no-one when HBO renewed Game of Thrones for season 7
  
  Read more

• Here are the nine best things we saw at Star Wars Celebration Europe (in less than four minutes)

  18-07-2016 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars Celebration ended with a deluge of Rogue One and Ep 8 info that was very nearly too much to process
  
  Read more

• Here are the nine best things we saw at Star Wars Celebration Europe

  18-07-2016 18:30 via gamesradar.com
  
  Star Wars Celebration ended with a deluge of Rogue One and Ep 8 info that was very nearly too much to process
  
  Read more

• Blog: Breaking down Machinarium's 4 million sales

  18-07-2016 18:23
  One of the developers behind Amanita Design's standout adventure game Machinarium breaks down sales of the title. ...
  
  Read more

• PSA: Wednesday is your last day to save by registering early for GDC Europe!

  18-07-2016 18:20
  Heads up, game devs: GDC officials would like to remind you that Wednesday is the last day you can register early for GDC Europe at a discounted rate, potentially saving yourself up to 200 euros. ...
  
  Read more

• People are eBaying high level Pokemon Go accounts for hundreds of dollars

  18-07-2016 17:55 via gamesradar.com
  
  Well, I say 'high' but I guess it's all relative really
  
  Read more

• The Xbox One S Launch Edition arrives August 2

  18-07-2016 17:36 via gamesradar.com
  
  Microsoft has announced the smaller Xbox One S will be arriving in "select regions" on August the 2nd (you can check where below)
  
  Read more

• Microsoft's Sleek New Xbox One S Nails Down An Official Release Date

  18-07-2016 17:29 via news.yahoo.com
  
  At this year’s E3, Microsoft announced the Xbox One S, a sexy, slimmed down version of their current console. At the time, the powers that be were a bit vague about the new machine’s release window, but now we have a specific date – the Xbox One officially trims down on August 2.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft's 2TB Xbox One S launch edition goes on sale August 2

  18-07-2016 17:27 via news.yahoo.com
  
  Microsoft has unleashed its highly-anticipated 2TB Xbox One S launch edition, with its latest model to begin hitting shelves in select regions from August 2. Showcasing a fresh new design and described as "the most compact Xbox yet, 40 percent smaller than the original Xbox One", this version of the gaming device also includes a built-in power supply, along with a revolutionary new console which allows players to watch Blu-ray movies and stream video in 4K Ultra HD with High Dynamic Range (HDR).
  
  Read more

• PlayStation Neo pricing and release date leaked by Amazon

  18-07-2016 17:21 via news.yahoo.com
  
  A now-deleted Amazon Spain product listing has seemingly revealed the price point and release date of Sony's souped-up PlayStation 4 hardware revision, code-named Neo. Signs point to an October debut.
  
  Read more

• Xbox One S releases August 2 at $400, but only the 2TB version will be available at launch

  18-07-2016 17:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Xbox One S, a sleeker, slimmer revision of the original Xbox One, will hit stores on August 2. However, cheaper bundles with a smaller hard drive will not be releasing at the same time.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft’s 2TB Xbox One S finally has a release date and price

  18-07-2016 17:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Xbox One S, a sleeker, slimmer revision of the original Xbox One, will hit stores on August 2. However, cheaper bundles with a smaller hard drive will not be releasing at the same time.
  
  Read more

• Microsoft reveals release date for 2TB version of Xbox One S – August 2

  18-07-2016 17:11 via news.yahoo.com
  
  The Xbox One S, a sleeker, slimmer revision of the original Xbox One, will hit stores on August 2. However, cheaper bundles with a smaller hard drive will not be releasing at the same time.
  
  Read more

• Marvel's Luke Cage series gets a sweet first poster

  18-07-2016 17:08 via gamesradar.com
  
  We got a look at some concept art for Guardians of the Galaxy Vol
  
  Read more

• 39 Big Games Still Coming Out in 2016

  18-07-2016 17:05
  
  We're a little more than halfway through the year, but there are still a ton of incredible games on the way. From much-anticipated sequels to exciting new adventures, here are 39 big games still coming out in 2016.
  Starbound - July 22
  On the surface, Starbound seems like Terraria in space, but this side-scrolling platformer is more adventure game than action sandbox. Starbound’s procedurally generated universe is just the theater for a rich, story-driven adventure that also featu
  
  Read more

• Blog: A look at games that adapt to player behavior

  18-07-2016 17:02
  More and more game designers are personalizing game experiences using dynamic rules and systems. What should designers take into account?...
  
  Read more

• Pok& eacutemon Go helps Nintendo break stock market record

  18-07-2016 16:41
  
  Pokémon Go continues to help Nintendo make headlines, with the fledgling augmented reality title having now steered the Japanese giant towards a new stock market record....
  
  Read more

• Pokémon Go helps Nintendo break stock market record

  18-07-2016 16:41
  
  Pokémon Go continues to help Nintendo make headlines, with the fledgling augmented reality title having now steered the Japanese giant towards a new stock market record....
  
  Read more

• Watch Mark Hamill perform a Joker monologue from Batman: The Killing Joke

  18-07-2016 16:15 via gamesradar.com
  
  Mark Hamill was one of the premier attractions of Star Wars Celebration this past weekend, and his anecdote-filled one hour panel did not disappoint
  
  Read more

• Microsoft's slimmer Xbox One S now has a release date

  18-07-2016 15:48
  Microsoft's reimagined Xbox One, the slimmed-down Xbox One S, will hit shelves in a few weeks time on August 2. ...
  
  Read more

• Pokemon Go studio Niantic's "personal fantasy" is Game of Thrones Go

  18-07-2016 15:42 via gamesradar.com
  
  Ok, this is absolutely not a confirmation that Niantic is making a Game of Thrones Go game but it's a lovely thought, isn't it? In a conversation with Gamespot, Niantic's product marketing lead Archit Bhargava has discussed the future of augmented reality gaming now that Pokemon Go has been so successful and what he'd love to see
  
  Read more

• Next Star Wars: The Old Republic Expansion Revealed

  18-07-2016 15:41
  
  The next expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic will be Knights of the Eternal Throne, and it'll be heading your way later this year.
  There's not a great deal of information about the expansion yet, other than it will be coming "Fall 2016." On the official website, you can sign up to be the first to learn about any new updates.
  This year will mark The Old Republic's fifth anniversary, and Bioware has released an infographic giving us some information on how people have been playing the game.
  
  Read more

• Nintendo: 3 Reasons to Sell NTDOY Stock Now

  18-07-2016 15:40 via news.yahoo.com
  NTDOY stock has had quite a Pokemon Go run, but now is the time to sell.
  
  Read more

• Dead Rising Possibly Coming to PlayStation 4

  18-07-2016 15:40
  
  A collection of trophies have appeared online for the original Dead Rising, which point to a possible PlayStation 4 release.
  There are a few dozen Dead Rising Trophies listed on the Exophase website under the PS4 listing. There hasn't been any official word on a remaster yet, but we'll be sure to update you once we hear something.
  The original Dead Rising came out on Xbox 360 in 2006. It never made it to PlayStation, and nor did the third game in the franchise, but Dead Rising 2 did come to Sony
  
  Read more

• Xbox One S launches on August 2nd for $399

  18-07-2016 15:30 via news.yahoo.com
  
  One of the most exciting (and least surprising) announcements at E3 2016 was that of the Xbox One S. After months of speculation, Microsoft finally unveiled a sleeker, slimmer model of its latest console, but the company wasn't ready to share an exact release date quite yet. That all changed on Monday, when we finally learned when we'd be able to get our hands on the Xbox One S. SEE ALSO:  Everything Nintendo’s mini NES can and can’t do In a blog post , Microsoft's Matt Lapsen r
  
  Read more

• Mankind Divided Fixes A Big Deus Ex Problem

  18-07-2016 15:00
  
  As great as Deus Ex: Human Revolution was, it was far from perfect, and its empty feeling hub areas were among its most obvious flaws. It’s also one of the areas in which its sequel, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided has improved the most. Having played plenty of Deus Ex over the years, I mostly expect the guard-infested infiltration spaces to be impeccably designed, but after playing a substantial chunk of Mankind Divided, the hub areas seem to be catching up nicely.
  For one, they’re much mo
  
  Read more

• Blog: Educational game The Hidden Village postmortem

  18-07-2016 15:00
  SMU Guildhall production student Andrew Curley breaks down the good, the bad, and the lessons learned from managing an educational game project for eight weeks. ...
  
  Read more

• GameAnalytics acquired by mobile ad specialist, Mobvista

  18-07-2016 14:58
  
  Behavioral analytics platform GameAnalytics has been acquired by Chinese mobile publisher and ad specialist, Mobvista, for an undisclosed fee. ...
  
  Read more

• Indiana Jones could be getting his own interconnected movie universe

  18-07-2016 14:47 via gamesradar.com
  
  Several studios are currently looking to start their own movie universes, but Disney already have their hands on the two most successful worlds in cinema today - Star Wars and Marvel
  
  Read more

• Pokemon Go players have been shot at but are also solving crimes

  18-07-2016 13:41 via gamesradar.com
  
  Pokemon Go insanity continued this weekend and even more strange stories have surfaced
  
  Read more

• Nintendo Breaks Stock Market Records Thanks to Pokemon

  18-07-2016 13:24
  
  Yet more good news for Nintendo's share prices, as it has broken the record for the biggest daily turnover in the Topix (Tokyo Stock Price Index) this century.
  According to Bloomberg, Nintendo traded 476 billion yen ($4.5 billion) on Friday alone, which broke the record which was previously held by energy company Tokyo Electric.
  Nintendo also beat out other companies on the list such as SoftBank, Mizuho, Nippon Steel, and Aiful.
  It's the latest in a long list of profit-soaked headlines for the g
  
  Read more

Follow @Newslockergames on Twitter!