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Call of Duty: Ghosts will utilize Xbox One Kinect voice commands
Activision made a long presentation of Call of Duty: Ghosts at Microsoft's Xbox One reveal. Not only did the publisher show off the story trailer, but went on about the game's technical prowess. Now, Activision boss Eric Hirshberg has revealed how the game will take advantage of Kinect 2.0.
Valve instituting anti-cheat Overwatch for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Posted: 24.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Valve has announced at the Counter-Strike blog that there will be a new anti-cheating measure for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive called Overwatch, which will allow players on a server to police the server themselves.
Jon Favreau directs live-action trailer for Destiny
Posted: 23.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Actvision had Bungie have released a new live-action trailer for Destiny, directed by Jon Favreau (Iron Man, Cowboys & Aliens) and starring Giancarlo Esposito (Revolution television series). The 60 second ad revolves around the mythology of the Destiny-verse.
Far Cry 3 editor now includes Blood Dragon content
Posted: 23.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Gamers who enjoyed the funky neon 1980's style of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon can now include it in their Far Cry 3 maps, as Ubisoft has released Mark IV Content Packs on Xbox Live Marketplace and PlayStation Network.
Season Pass for Metro: Last Light, adds single player gameplay
Posted: 22.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Deep Silver has unveiled plans for a Season Pass for 4A Games' Metro: Last Light. Included in the package of upcoming DLC are additions to the storyline, as well as "interesting tools" for fans to explore the game.
The packs will be releasing over the coming summer, with the Faction and Chronicles Packs adding new and original gameplay. There's also a solo challenge for veterans.
The packs will be releasing over the coming summer, with the Faction and Chronicles Packs adding new and original gameplay. There's also a solo challenge for veterans.
Destiny confirmed for Xbox One
Posted: 22.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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In news that will shock no one, Destiny has been announced for Microsoft's next-gen system, the Xbox One.
Call of Duty: Ghosts story trailer revealed, Xbox One gets limited time exclusive DLC
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Activision has unveiled the new story trailer for Call of Duty: Ghosts which debuted at Microsoft's Xbox One reveal event. Developer Infinity Ward showed off the impressive tech that would be going into the PC and next-gen console of the trailer, as well as a Fable-like companion dog.
Call of Juarez: Gunslinger launches today, brings new trailer
Posted: 21.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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After a failed attempt to modernize Call of Juarez, the series returns to its Old West roots with Gunslinger, with plenty of quick draws and black hats to spare. The game is out for PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
Shadow Warrior remake announced by Devolver Digital
Posted: 20.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Lo Wang is back as Devolver Digital has announced a remake of the classic 1997 3D Realms shooter Shadow Warrior. The game is being developed by Flying Wild Hog, which made the sci-fi shooter Hard Reset.
Activision post 6 second teaser for Call of Duty: Ghosts gameplay
Posted: 20.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Tomorrow Call of Duty fans will be getting a serious gameplay reveal for Call of Duty: Ghosts at Microsoft's special next-gen Xbox event. Activision, not content to leave well enough alone, posts a teaser.
It's a mere 6 seconds and flashes through some of tomorrow's showcasing, which apparently will involve some wireframe shots of the next game. Call of Duty: Ghosts is out November 5th.
It's a mere 6 seconds and flashes through some of tomorrow's showcasing, which apparently will involve some wireframe shots of the next game. Call of Duty: Ghosts is out November 5th.
City Interactive release first teaser for arcade shooter Alien Rage
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Polish studio City Interactive is ready to show us their first official teaser for Alien Rage, a first-person arcade shooter which will be showcasing this June at E3 in California. It's releasing for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
Later this year it will be available via digital distribution. Alien Rage was previously 'Alien Fear', and they tell us it's a "hardcore sci-fi shooter" with 21 enemy types and 8 "bad-ass" bosses.
Later this year it will be available via digital distribution. Alien Rage was previously 'Alien Fear', and they tell us it's a "hardcore sci-fi shooter" with 21 enemy types and 8 "bad-ass" bosses.
GameStop cancel pre-orders for Ubisoft's Rainbow Six: Patriots
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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US retailer GameStop has pulled pre-orders for Rainbow Six: Patriots, although others continue to service them for now. What's going on? Officially Ubisoft have "nothing further to share" about the title.
Will Ubisoft be scrapping the project? It seems unlikely. What's more likely is that it's getting a major overhaul significant enough to affect the product listing, and so GameStop feel it should be relisted.
Will Ubisoft be scrapping the project? It seems unlikely. What's more likely is that it's getting a major overhaul significant enough to affect the product listing, and so GameStop feel it should be relisted.
Gears of War: Judgment receiving Lost Relics DLC in June
Posted: 17.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Next month will see the release of the Lost Relics DLC for Gears of War: Judgment. It adds four new multiplayer maps, a new single-objective mode, as well as new weapon skins and armour.
Breakthrough is the new gametype which has two teams. The first must deliver a flag and the second are in a "purely defensive role" with unlimited resources.
Breakthrough is the new gametype which has two teams. The first must deliver a flag and the second are in a "purely defensive role" with unlimited resources.
Crysis 3 DLC outed by leaked achievements
Posted: 17.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Xbox 360 Achievements has spotted some Xbox 360 Achievements for Crysis 3 that seem to indicate a new downlodable content pack.
4A Games responds on 'underdog' story, Rubin "only THQ President" to visit
Posted: 16.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Following Jason Rubin's account of the rather terrible conditions developer 4A Games has to endure to stay in business, Metro: Last Light creative director Andrew Prokhorov responds to the former THQ boss.
Rubin was "the only THQ President" to visit them in their 10-year relationship with the publisher, and did so on his "second week" as the new boss. 4A strives to 'earn' better conditions.
Rubin was "the only THQ President" to visit them in their 10-year relationship with the publisher, and did so on his "second week" as the new boss. 4A strives to 'earn' better conditions.
Jason Rubin champions 'underdog' 4A Games, worked without 'power and heat'
Posted: 16.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Metro: Last Light's 4A Games is that developer from... erm, er - where are they from? That's precisely the problem, says Jason Rubin - the former Naughty Dog man thrown the hot potato that was THQ.
Rubin is doing what he can to tell the story behind the game of Metro, and it's far, far from an ideal situation for any developer - or any company for that matter. Electricity would've been nice.
Rubin is doing what he can to tell the story behind the game of Metro, and it's far, far from an ideal situation for any developer - or any company for that matter. Electricity would've been nice.
Sanctum 2 now available on Steam, Xbox Live Arcade
Posted: 16.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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Coffee Stain Studios has announced that their first person shooter / tower defense hybrid Sanctum 2 is now available on Steam and on Xbox Live Arcade.
Payday 2 hitting retail in August for PS3, 360; digital only for PC
Posted: 15.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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505 Games has announced that Payday 2 will be hitting store shelves this coming August 2013 for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, while the PC version will be digital only on Steam.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 gets "Double Weapon XP" this weekend
Posted: 14.05.2013 by Technet2k
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Treyarch are marking the occasion of more map pack DLC for PS3 and PC Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 with a "Double Weapon XP" weekend spectacular, which officially begins May 17th and ends on the 20th.
The 16th heralds the release of the Uprising DLC for PS3 and PC, ending the platform exclusivity. While the message was only spotted on Xbox 360, double XP weekends go multi-platform.
The 16th heralds the release of the Uprising DLC for PS3 and PC, ending the platform exclusivity. While the message was only spotted on Xbox 360, double XP weekends go multi-platform.
The Origin trailer for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified is [REDACTED]
Posted: 13.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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2K Games has released a new trailer for The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, and the video is [REDACTED], showing off some of the alien [REDACTED] as Special Agent [REDACTED] is highlighted for the first time, with some brief gameplay teased.
Posted: 24.05.2013 by JonahFalcon
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