Darren Wood, Author at Spiel Times

Moto GP publisher Milestone to be acquired by THQ Nordic subsidiary

Moto GP and Supercross publisher Milestone has been acquired by Koch Media GmbH, Hofen, a THQ Nordic AB wholly-owned subsidiary. The acquisition includes the development studio and all intellectual property rights. Luisa Bixio, vice president at Milestone, said: “Becoming a part of the Koch Media Family is an important step for our studio. Being run […]

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Nintendo making a SNES-style controller for Switch, FCC filing says

It looks as though Nintendo may be making a Super Nintendo-style wireless controller for its Switch console. The rumours have come from a recent filing with the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The FCC filing shows an image of the back of the wireless device. The silhouette looks like a SNES controller, as well as the model

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Next NFS game set to be named Need For Speed Heat, rumours suggest

The next edition of Need For Speed is set to be unveiled tomorrow, according to the official Need For Speed YouTube account. However, a video has leaked online which shows some revealing footage of what the game could entail. It’s being rumoured, as shown in the video below, that game could be named “Need For Speed.

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Kickstarter campaign launched for trial version of Shenmue III

It’s being announced that a Kickstarter and Slack Backer will be launched regarding a trial version of Shenmue III. The trial version is scheduled for release during the second half of September. A statement regarding this, said: “The elements and features to be included have almost all been pinned down, and we are now working

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Tim Willits leaves id Software and becomes CEO of Saber Interactive

Tim Willits has announced through a post on Twitter that he became the CEO of Saber Interactive, effective August 1. In early July, Willits announced that after 24 years with the id Software he would be leaving the firm. Willits moves onto Saber Interactive – the developer of World War Z, NBA 2K Playgrounds, and

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Revenues improve for Remedy Entertainment in H1 2019 results

Remedy Entertainment has posted a 49.6% increase in its revenue for the first half of 2019. The firm revealed that it’s gained revenues of all €13.8 million for the period ending June 30, 2019, up from the €9.2 million experienced in the corresponding period last year. Meanwhile, the group’s EBIT operating profit stood €1.5 million,

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Dragon Quest Builders 2 reaches 1.1 million units sold

In a post on Twitter from its official account, it’s been announced that Dragon Quest Builders 2 has sold 1.1 million physical and digital copies since its launch late last year. The game, which launched in late December 2018, is a block-building role-playing game which sees players having to rebuild the central town in each

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Newly acquired studios to continue creating multi-platform titles, Xbox says

Miscrosoft is reportedly willing to consider putting future games on rival platforms, according to Xbox first-party studio boss Matt Booty. Expanding on what he said, Booty explained that any agreement would be on a “per-franchise” basis – but wouldn’t be against the idea of newly acquired studios such as Double Fine, Obsidian, and Ninja Theory

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System Shock 2 set to be re-released with new enhanced edition

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of System Shock 2, Nightdive Studios, has announced that they will start work on an enhanced edition of the game. Nightdive Studios is currently also working on a remake of the original System Shock. In an announcement on Twitter, the developer said: “You asked for it and we are working

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Destroy All Humans 2020 limited edition bundles revealed

With the impending release of Destroy All Humans 2020 early next year, publisher THQ Nordic is set to reveal new bundles ahead of the game’s official launch. The Crypto-137 Edition will be available at selected retailers for an SRP of £349.99 and includes the game, Crypto-137 Figurine, Crypto Backpack, keychain, six Lithographs, eye-popping anti-stress toy; and all

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