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News::StarDrive: Fun races, ships, systems are this 4Xs focus | SBG Review

SnackBarGames writes: '4X games are something of a weakness for me. It almost doesnt matter what the content is; Ill dig in for at least a couple of days, as long as its playable. That said, it takes something interesting to keep me coming back. StarDrive has what it takes, but it can be tough to get into it.'

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News::Gamespot- The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Preview

GS:2K Marin's tactical third-person shooter is aiming to bridge the gap between strategy and action. But can it succeed?

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News::The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Preview - The Average Gamer

The Average Gamer got hands-on with a mission of The Bureau: XOCM Declassified. Here's what they learned. The Bureau is now a third-person shooter with tactical elements. Set during the 60s, around the time of the Cuban Missile Crisis, the US has been building up their defenses, anticipating invasion by the Russian. Instead, the aliens came and the anti-espionage Bureau was forced to change their focus over to alien research.

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News::Call of Duty Ghosts: 5 Things It Must Do Better Than Its Recent Predecessors

WC - Now that weve finally seen the first teaser trailer for Activisions newest Call of Duty title Ghosts we can probably start to get excited about it and start discussing and predicting some of the features we want to see. Call of Duty is a super, gaming juggernaut and its success is truly amazing I tip my hat to the men and women involved in making the series the most successful of its kind.

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News::Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 Review |CheatMasters

avoiderdragon (CheatMasters): Traditional FPS players hate them, but campers are always about, ready to ruin your day by killing you with little effort. Lately however, the act of camping is something that games have started to focus on, mainly in games that are about sniping. There are two big titles that do just this, which are Sniper Elite by Rebellion Developments and Sniper: Ghost Warrior by City Interactive. The first one is set in World War II, while the latter is modern era. The sequel to the latter has been released, and most of it is up for your consideration.

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News::CVG- The Bureau XCOM Declassified Preview

CVG:When the Bureau was revealed as a first person shooter in E3 2010, fans of the series aired concern that it was going to be just another basic shooting gallery only with the XCOM name stamped on it.

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News::Destructoid- The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Preview

DT:Following the huge success of last year's XCOM: Enemy Unknown comes The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, the latest entry to the now revitalized franchise. Developer 2K Marin is bringing us an origin story set at the start of the alien invasion upon Earth, and unlike past XCOM titles, this one is presented through a third-person view.

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News::Hands on with The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (Lazygamer)

It hasnt been an easy couple of years for the XCOM franchise. Back in 2011 the next step in the future of that series was revealed, a FPS that was heavy on the gung-ho and light on the spirit of the original games. After being off the radar for quite a while, that game has re-emerged as The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. And it might just be the updated game that fans wanted in the first place.

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News::Freeware Friday: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory

BT writes: This week brought us the announcement of Wolfensteins return and as a single-player only game to boot. Of course, Im glad to see a developer put more emphasis on the single-player side of their product than just tacking on a multiplayer mode, especially after the lackluster package that was 2009s Wolfenstein, but it reminded me of the early 2000s when Wolfenstein was the game that all of my friends were playing in the computer lab when the librarian wasnt watching (for some reason, all of the teachers though that if there wasnt a shortcut on the desktop a program didnt exist). Not Return to Castle Wolfenstein, but its multiplayer/pseudo-expansion: Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory. Fast forward to today when I remembered something very special about Enemy Territory: its completely free. Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory, developed by Splash Damage, was originally supposed to be a commercially released expansion for Return to Castle Wolfenstein, which had come out less th...

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News::VE3TRO: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Preview

@ve3tro: "It has been a long time but 2Ks much anticipated XCOM title has finally seen the light of day. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified went through some some changes during development. The team at 2K Marin has worked hard and seems keen on showcasing the origins of the XCOM team. But was it worth the long wait?"

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News::NA LCS Summer Promotion Counter Logic Gaming vs AzureCats

Counter Logic Gaming vs AzureCats Games 1, 2, and 3 Click through for videos 2 and 3 - N4G doesn't allow for embedding of multiple videos.

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News::NA LCS Summer Promotion Team Dignitas vs Team Summon

Team Dignitas vs Team Summon Games 1, 2, 3, and 4 Click through for more footage - N4G doesn't allow for embedding of multiple videos.

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News::The Bureau: XCOM Declassified Preview (Strategy Informer)

From Strategyinformer.com: "In 2010 what should have been celebration for X-Com fans turned to bitterness as they saw their classic strategy series turned into yet another first-person shooter. I mustve been one of the few who thought the new XCOM looked incredibly cool, with its 50s setting and weird X-Files vibe. 2012 however turned the tables - Civilization creators Firaxis faithfully rebooted the strategy series with XCOM: Enemy Unknown and the shooter disappeared. Six months later and its back with a new title, and we get a hands-on with the rechristened The Bureau: XCOM Declassified. ".

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News::A Beginners Guide: MMORPGs Dont Have to Be as Complicated As You Think

GE: Have you ever been intimidated about starting an MMORPG because you think it will either be totally time-consuming or very complex to learn? It doesn't have to be that way. With these tips you will find it just as easy as any RPG to jump in and get used to it.

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News::Dead Island: Riptide Review | Bag of Games

Josh from Bag of Games writes "Though the initial, tear-inducing launch trailer may have misrepresented exactly what 2011s Dead Island was hoping to accomplish, theres no doubt that Techlands first-person, undead-filled RPG presented a flawed but satisfying blend of melee-heavy zombie slaying and loot-hoarding goodness to anyone willing to overlook its obvious shortcomings. Unsurprisingly, Techland decided to give the sleeper hit series another chance at achieving the sort of acclaim the first installment failed to receive through the release of Dead Island: Riptide: a subtitled sequel introducing not only a brand new tropical location, but also never-before-seen enemy variations and an extra character to decapitate hungry zombies with. However, even with the addition of new features separating this latest entry from its undead-slaughtering predecessor, Dead Island: Riptide may still induce an overwhelming sense of déjà vu upon those who have already experienced all the first gam...

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News::5 Days Left in Showmethegames Summer Sale

Showmethegame's today announced that there's five days left until its Summer Sale ends.

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News::Review: Pirates of Black Cove [FirstDropShow]

"Pirates of Black Cove attempts to rekindle our love for Pirate themed games. Sacrificing many traditional features for a streamlined product aimed at casual gamers. How does it all work out in the end?" - FirstDropShow.com

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News::World of Tanks developer sues Chinese company over 'disturbingly similar game' Project Tank

Wargaming filed a copyright infringement suit against a pair of Chinese companies in a U.S. District Court in the northern district of Illinois this week, alleging that Gamease's Project Tank is "disturbingly similar" to its popular online game World of Tanks.

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News::Seaven Studio Reveals Ethan: Meteor Hunter

After the release of Seaven Studio's enigmatic teaser, here they are delighted to reveal their first game currently in development: Ethan: Meteor Hunter, aiming for a summer 2013 release on digital platforms on PC and PS3.

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News::New magnetic sidescroller Teslagrad goes Greenlight - Duuro Magazine

Ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls, children of all ages Teslagrad, the awesome action/puzzle sidescroller, is fully charged and ready to go!

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News::New Watch Dogs Screenshots - Duuro Magazine

In these screenshots we take a look at Aiden Pearce, city of Chicago, other main characters, means of transports etc.

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News::How Saints Row Has Taken The 'Random' Out Of 'Randomness'

Once upon a time, Saints Row was a very balanced affair. The bizarre, poo-spraying mini-games were juxtaposed effectively against the more mundane missions, ensuring that the stupidity stayed special and the duller missions were enticing in their promise of future wackiness.

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News::Mars: War Logs Review (Invision Game Community)

Mars: War Logs, is a game that has been compared to many different AAA title games. Mass Effect and Fallout are two games that are constantly used to compare game play and story-telling methods. While the games style is reminiscent of Fallout, with weapons being made from pieces of scrap metal, I guess the only comparison with Mass Effect is how you choose conversation options, and the fact its in space, thats it.

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News::The not-quite-daily Steam Spotlight 13/05

Let's get rid of those Monday blues with some good old Steam sales.

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News::NCsoft sales plummet

Latest figures from publisher NCsoft show sales have dropped since last quater. The latest earnings report shows that NCsoft sales have fallen by 31 percent, while net income has plummeted by a whooping 49 percent in comparison to the last quater of 2012.

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News::This Will Blow Your Mind: Son of Nor Makes Telekinesis a Reality - Duuro Magazine

The Future of Gaming is Here! Pioneering videogame enables players to control on screen action using the power of their mind! Integration of thought controlled headwear means players can use telekinesis, terraforming and magic powers with brain waves alone.

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News::Next Black Ops 2 PC Update In The Works, Ghosts Weapon Camo Maybe Coming to PC

MP1st - Recent statements from a Treyarch PC developer indicate that an update for the PC version of Black Ops 2 is currently in the works, and that the Ghosts weapon camo will be making its way to mouse and keyboard users maybe.

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News::What Happens To World Of Warcraft Bosses When The Raiding Stops?

News::El33tonline Interview The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, declassified

El33tonline writes: "Speaking to us from a special event in Paris, El33tonline was fortunate enough to be able to pick the brains of two representatives of 2K Games about The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, and like Carter and his agents, we discovered a whole lot more information than we bargained for."

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News::The Bureau: XCOM Declassified - Fighting The Future (Preview) | VideoGamer

VideoGamer: "After multiple delays, a critically-acclaimed title in the interim and the looming presence of the next-generation, is XCOM out of time? Steve Burns went hands-on to find out."

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News::Hands On With The Bureau: XCOM Declassified (MasonicGamer)

MasonicGamer.com: Thursday 9th May 2013 at a top secret location in central London, a select few were chosen to work for The Bureau. The Bureau was set up at the beginning of the 1960's under the direction of JFK. Originally established as Americas covert defense against the Soviet Union. The main role of The Bureau now is to investigate UFO activity in the USA. The first thing you will notice is that 2K and 2K Marin (BioShock 2) have kept a grip on what makes XCOM, XCOM. From the way you control your squad to the alien breeds and weapons. The big difference is the way you play this new outing of XCOM.

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News::The Bureau: XCOM Declassified out August 20th, game length "unanswerable"

We are finally getting to know more about what shape the XCOM shooter is taking, and now, thanks to our interview with 2K Games' Nico Bihary, we're learning about some classified material. The Bureau: XCOM Declassified, as it is now called, is a third-person shooter affair. We asked how long is the experience? It's a "13-16 hour narrative", but game length depends on the player.

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News::30 Minutes with The Bureau: At Least That Old XCOM Shooter LOOKS Cool

News::Assassin's Creed 4: Ubisoft talks next gen versions, DLC and new combat tactics

It's hard to know what to make of Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, the first cross generation Assassin's Creed. On the one hand, this is one of the most luxuriantly outfitted, exotic and inviting open worlds we've encountered. On the other, the under-loved Assassin's Creed 3 was also one of the most luxuriantly outfitted, exotic and inviting open worlds we'd encountered. Alas, experience has shown that while Assassin's Creed titles tend to be composed of attractive ingredients, those ingredients aren't always combined in a convincing way.

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News::Borderlands 2 PC Case Mod Offers 96.5% More Cel-Shading

TechnaBob - HardOCP forum member CrazyLefty modded his gaming PCs tower to make a legendary item. He and his wife made it look like it came straight out of Borderlands 2. Its brightly colored, filled with dents and grime and even has a cel-shaded look.

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News::Remember Me gameplay video: watch Nilin kick ass here

Remember Me, the upcoming mind and memory bender from Dontnod Entertainment,has you kicking and punching your way through several enemies across its lengthy campaign. VG247.com got exclusive access to an early preview build, so weve captured some ass-kicking gameplay to keep you excited until it launches in June.

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News::CDG: The Marvelous Feats of DC Universe

"Time to Play the Game!" As wrestler Triple-H would say; and maybe he wasn't referring to DC Universe when he coined that now famous phrase. Although, there has to be so some correlation between spandex wearing wrestlers, and, well, spandex wearing super hero's. However unfashionable it may seem. Maybe they shop at the same store? Now that I've got your attention, you've most likely heard of the little MMO based on the DC Universe; aptly titled: DC Universe. What if you haven't heard of DC Universe, or just want more information on the game but don't know where to point your browser, dear reader? Well sit back, relax, and catch all of this: DC Universe just so happens to be a massively multiplayer online game for the PlayStation 3 and PC. Developed by Sony Online Entertainment in conjunction with DC Comics, the universe is at your hero's (or villain's) disposal, and its free to play. Although, in actuality, there are three tier levels of players within the game: Free, Premium, and L...

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News::Zeno Clash II | GodisaGeek

GodisaGeek: "The best way to describe Zeno Clash II is to say that its like a strange dream one of those vivid, memorable dreams where you end up in a strange land and left to your own devices. Just as youre exploring, waiting for things to get interesting, you awaken back to reality via a smack to the face. Which is precisely what Zeno Clash II is like: being punched. Right in the face."

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News::Mists of Pandaria: Seeing through the Fog of Warcraft (Part 1)

Gi - World of Warcrafts latest expansion, Mists of Pandaria, took the world by storm and sold record numbers of copies only to see a gigantic dip in subscriptions months later. Gamers, fed up with Cataclysm, were eager to finally get it out of the way, shoving it onto the back burner like every predecessor expansion the record-breaking MMO has released in favor of new content.

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News::CDG: The Decaying of Video Game Movies

"How we gonna get in there? I got two words for you: Im-possible." We've been showering acclaim (or disapproval) on video game franchises such as Tomb Raider, Super Mario Bros, Resident Evil, Far Cry, and Max Payne for decades now. These franchises have been synonymous with the video games industry, and have also been household names for years. Video game franchises that have been entrenched in media ranging from video games, television, music, comic books, and movies. Even your grandmother knows who the legendary plumbers Mario and Luigi are, doesn't she? And if she doesn't, someone will probably remind her after I've published this article. But is legendary really the right adjective? As you may also remember these franchises as hilariously dreadful video game movie spin-offs. Yes! Who could forget how much of an abomination a movie Super Mario Bros was? Awful movies like these have in a span of two hours tarnished franchises that have deep-rooted legacies decades in the making....

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News::In-depth Review: Poker Night 2 - Electronic Theatre

Telltale Games are developing a reputation for adapting existing franchises into interactive experiences that offer an obvious juxtaposition to the source material. Their latest release, Poker Night 2, does exactly this with a number of beloved characters, and is both respectful and humorous with it. This isnt a po-faced poker experience, this is poker with the best friends you never had.

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News::(WGB) Defiance - Review

Baden of WGB writes: "While the show is off to a good start with cheesy yet highly entertaining writing and amusing characters the game is facing rockier going as it battles numerous problems to deliver a rare thing: a console MMO, one that also happens to be a third-person shooter rather than an RPG. What is the world coming to?"

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News::Grid 2 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Gameplay

It was about time to see some brand new shiny gameplay for Grid 2. This time well going to watch a Ford Mustang Boss 302 demonstration and a kick-ass Overtake gameplay. Watch it below, and enjoy!

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News::30 Day Video Game Challenge - Day 11: Gaming System of Choice

Bracken Lee-Rudolph from ITF Gaming writes: I can hear you already: Oh no, more bait for a console war, why would you do this? Well, the answer to that is: Because it is on the list. So because of that, we will be finding out which of our writers loves Sonys PlayStation 3, who subscribes to Microsofts range of Xbox 360 consoles, who considers themselves a part of the PC Master Race and who is (gasp) a Nintendo fanboy.

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News::UK Charts - Dead Island Riptide Enjoys Third Week on Top

GodisaGeek: "Deep Silver must be jumping for joy, as Dead Island Riptide is the top dog in the UK video game charts for a third week. The only new entry inside the top 20 is Persona 4 Arena, entering in 11th place, showing that the UK community has bided its time and gone and purchased it, nearly a year after it was released everywhere else."

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News::Neverwinter Special PvP Strategy for Devoted Cleric

2P writes: Last week I made a basic guide for PvP Domination of Neverwinter, and today I would like to introduce you a special strategy for ranged classes especially for Devoted Cleric. And this guide only applies to the Hotenow Domination. I am so exciting when I found that I can fight like this and cant wait to share it with you.

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News::CDG: Spec Ops: The Line (Co-op) Review

Hey reader. Yes. You. Just a foreword; so put the corona bottle down, end the late night gaming session and open up your cerebral cortex to this. I don't know if you've noticed, but we do things a bit differently here. Our review of Spec Ops: The Line will be disintegrated with laser precise accuracy into three divided reviews; and they include reviews of the single player, multiplayer, and co-op portions of Spec Ops: The Line. As an avid fan and participant in the video game industry -- as a writer and gamer, I realize how much online multiplayer (not so much local multiplayer) modes have blossomed over the years. Obviously, we can draw a lot of the present traditions from PC games -- an industry that glued us to online multiplayer in the first place. Anyone remember a little game called Counter Strike by Valve? So fast forward to 2013 and consoles have adopted all sorts of implementations to better integrate online services; from DLC, to multiplayer, co-op, commerce, and apps.

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News::Among the Sleep Free Public Alpha

Among The Sleep, the endearingly ungrammatical horror game from Krillbite, has announced that from tomorrow (May 14^th) its alpha will be free, in a bid to garner more funding for its nearly-completed Kickstarter.

We have a soft spot for any game that gives you a different perspective – after all, that’s one of the magical tricks of gaming, implanting empathy through the direct experience – and we’ve already expressed our delight at this simulation of a baby’s experience in a haunted house.

Yet it looks like the developers are going to make the game even more to Edge’s taste. Since we wrote about it, they’ve announced Oculus Rift support which is looking very good indeed.