Wednesday, June 12, 2013

News::Supergiant: Transistor PS4 deal doesn't influence port timing

Supergiant's relationship with Sony and the deal to bring Transistor to PS4 doesn't limit when or prohibit how the studio pursues ports.



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News::Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn PS3 Interface Detailed, Guide For Returning Players Offered

The information blowout on Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn is continuing at a steady pace, as today Square Enix released a new video showcasing the interface and features of the upcoming PS3 version, and a brief guide for those that quit Final Fantasy XIV early after its rocky launch and are about to return to Eorzea.



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News::Rift is Now Free to Play. Is it Worth It?

Rift is an MMORPG that just went free to play as of June 12th! Is it worth playing?



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News::Markus Persson/Notch Hints At Minecraft Coming To Other Platforms

I can't comment on other consoles for Minecraft. I'm not sure I'm even allowed to say this. In totally unrelated news, patience is a virtue!



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News::Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack is from Yoko Shimomura

Square Enix has been shuffling composition duties for the Final Fantasy series among a number of composers in recent years, and former Square Enix composer Yoko Shimomura will be continuing that tradition. She was originally tapped to score Final Fantasy XV when it was still known as Final Fantasy Versus XIII, so it makes sense that she's continued on with the project after its rebranding.



According to a source close to development, Shimomura will be scoring Final Fantasy XV alone, and an orchestrator is yet to be determined. This will mark her first foray into the Final Fantasy series, with past composers including Nobuo Uematsu (XIV), Masashi Hamauzu (XIII), and Hitoshi Sakimoto (XII). While she's best known for her work on the Kingdom Hearts series (including the upcoming Kingdom Hearts III ), she's also worked on Legend of Mana, Parasite Eve, and Front Mission.


I'm certainly looking forward to hearing more.


Final Fantasy XV's soundtrack is from Yoko Shimomura screenshot






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News::Arcen Games: Gamers Are Intelligent

A great video game chat for you today. theMulticast is joined by Josh and Chris of Arcen Games. These guys know games and come from a great history of them. They bring with them their newest game, Skyward Collapse. This game is something else. Skyward Collapse truly makes you feel like an all powerful...A-hole. We get to the bottom of what makes a videogame difficult and challenging yet at the same time rewarding and fun. Listen to these gamers drop knowledge while you can. I'm sure my constant fighting with @Corib3ar scared them away for life.



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News::Listen to These Lovely Samples from the the New Final Fantasy: Distant Worlds Album

The album Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy THE CELEBRATION is going to be released in Japan on June the 26th, and today Square Enix released six clips to give a sample of the music included in the Blu-Ray.



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News::Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag E3 Gameplay Analysis (Video)

Pete and Nick decide the pirates life is for them in this newest trailer for Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag from E3 2013!



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News::Mirror's Edge Reboot Was Sparked By A New Idea That Can Only Work On Next-Gen Platforms

DSOGaming writes: "According to EA Labels president Frank Gibeau (and spotted by NeoGAFs Nirolak), this Mirrors Edge game wont be a shooter, will have more of Faith who wont be constantly running from here and there, and could not happen on current or older generation platforms (excluding the PC of course)."



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News::Call of Duty Ghosts E3 Preview - The Dog of War | gamrReview

gamrReview's Nick Pantazis: "Ghosts definitely looks to be a satisfying experience, and one that will hit all the right notes for series faithful. The new engine is a very pretty thing, but don't expect the best visuals of the new generation launch titles, and while the dog is doing some interesting things, it's not a massive change from features Call of Duty gamers are already familiar with."



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News::The Witcher 3 will cost more than 100 million z (34 mil$)- Most Expensive Polish Game Ever Created

Manufacturers of computer games have become accustomed us that the creation of new works are able to spend more than the budget are the biggest Polish movies. However, the establishment of a Polish record in this area is gearing up CD Projekt. How betrays Adam Kicinski, President of Warsaw, the cost of production and the subsequent marketing of the third part of The Witcher will exceed 100 million z.



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News::Complete PC Game List for E3 2013

A complete list of all PC games shown at E3 2013 categorized by single-player, multiplayer and online only.



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News::Assassin’s Creed’s Only Heroine is Playable in Assassin’s Creed IV

News::The Ninja Gaiden Zombie Game Contains At Least One Panty Shower

News::Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is my favorite game at E3

I'll be the first one to proclaim my love for the classic Castlevania franchise, and while Lords of Shadow was considered by many to be a great game, I found myself wishing that more of a bone had been tossed to series fans. After playing Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 on the floor here at E3, however, there isn't a single title that has me more intrigued and wanting more.



It feels like a perfect storm in terms of story, visuals, gameplay, and music.


Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 is my favorite game at E3 screenshot


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News::Kojima hints at a possible PC version of Metal Gear Solid V

DSOGaming writes: "Well, this may not please PC fans but Hideo Kojima has hinted that Metal Gear Solid V may be coming to the PC, though nothing is confirmed as of yet."



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News::The Night of the Rabbit Review - Gaming Nexus

From the review: "Night of the Rabbit faithfully follows the tried and true traditions of the adventure game genre while leveraging modern technologies in a very well produced game. Appropriate for the entire family and providing a compelling, well-written story, this one is worth a look."



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News::Victoria II: Heart of Darkness Review - Gaming Nexus

From the review:"After some patching and a couple of expansions, Victoria 2 is rounding into shape. It is still deep with a killer learning curve, but it is starting to feel like a fun game rather than a buggy spreadsheet."



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News::Skyrim: Legendary Edition Review | Gorilla Film Magazine

Gorilla Film Magazine's Mainstream review of the week covers the recently released Legendary Edition of Skyrim. If you've never played Skyrim, this is the perfect chance to jump into this incredible game, but for everyone who has, this is simply a compilation pack with a few bug fixes.



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News::Saints Row 4 elects for even more chaos | Joystiq

Joystiq: "When Saints Row: The Third was still in development, we talked about it as "a dinner of doughnuts." The first mission in the game was just as stimulating and over-the-top as the last mission of your average Grand Theft Auto game. But if Saints Row 3 starts on the last mission of other sandbox games, then Saints Row 4 picks up even later than that: in the end credits."



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News::GamesBeat: The Walking Deads 400 Days throws a new batch of survivors into the zombie grinder

Telltale Games is back with more The Walking Dead, and it's as intense and decision-laden as ever.



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News::Deadpool Hands-On Preview | Geekenstein

"You know why you should be excited for Deadpool at this point, but weve gotten hands on with High Moons ode to the Merc with a Mouth and if youve been feeling some trepidation, you should know that those feelings are dumb and Wade Wilson is here to kick your ass until you stop acting like such a bitch and nut up. Yes, Deadpool fans, the game is nothing to ignore and feels like something bearing the Deadpool name should." - David Rhinehart of Geekenstein.com



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News::E3 2013: Castle Of Illusion Hands-On Demo - STFUandPLAY

Tony Polanco from STFUandPLAY writes,"I played this game when I was a kid. Although I never played it that much, I still remember really liking it. The game looked incredible at the time and the animations were some of the best out there. I was really happy when I found out that the game was getting remade. With the (then) recent announcement that Ducktales was getting remastered, I was all set to play the modern version of Castle Of Illusion. You know I hopped on it real quick when I saw a playable version at E3!"



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News::The Evil Within is "Pure Survival Horror" | The Escapist

The Escapist: "Horror can be a hard sell. It doesn't have the same mass appeal that straight action does, but there's something truly impactful about a legitimately scary story, be it in a game, a movie, or a book. What makes a good horror story, however, is hard to define. It's a nebulous blend of suspense, action, and thrills, which nobody seems to have been able to turn into a reliable formula. Shinji Mikami, creator of Resident Evil, however, hopes to reclaim his place at the top of the survival horror food chain by 'taking survival horror back to its original roots.' What these roots are, exactly, wasn't made clear, but from what we saw in the The Evil Within demo, he's off to a good start."



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News::Full Arkham Origins Demo walkthrough

This new narrated walkthrough of the demo that premièred yesterday on Spike TV reveals much more about the game, including dialogue details and the new additions to Batmans signature Detective Mode. We also here more of Troy Bakers Joker and Roger Craig Smiths Batman, which by the way, sound pretty cool.



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News::Sony boss thinks camera tech not robust enough yet

After responding to allegations that the separately priced $59.99 PlayStation Eye was not packed into the PlayStation 4 to make the launch price cheaper, Sony had a few words to say on the subject.


Regarding the experience as a whole, Sony's Worldwide Studios President Shuhei Yoshida stated that the technology still isn't there yet: "We already have many years of research on vision tech. The natural user interface is interesting, and sometimes really robust...this will continue to evolve. As far as I'm concerned, personally my view is that it's still in the early days of development in terms of tech. It's not mature enough to take advantage of with all kinds of games. So that's a decision we made. For some experiences it's great, and it's even better with the PlayStation Camera and HD."


Essentially, they are saying the camera can be used as an ancillary device for some games, but it's not core to the experience, like Microsoft wants us to believe with their packed-in Kinect. Sounds good to me.


Sony boss thinks camera tech not robust enough yet screenshot






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News::Sony explains why you'll have to pay for online with PS4

Pretty much the only thing people didn't like about Sony's E3 conference was that tiny little part where they announced that you'd have to pay a subscription fee (PS+) to play games online with the PS4. It was kind of a bombshell for some, but for others, it made sense given the value of PlayStation Plus.


After being asked what went into the decision to charge for online gameplay, Sony explained that online features and services are going to be a "big pillar" of the PS4 experience. They go on to note, "we've already talked about the share button, sharing features, second screens...if we continue to invest into online infrastructures, that costs money. If we continue free service for online multiplayer, from a business standpoint, there's pressure to recover costs. That's when we decided 'let's ask the people who are most active in playing online to share some of the cost so we can invest more.'"


Sony ends with, "$399 is the price point we always wanted to hit. We carefully looked at the potential of the technology we put in the PlayStation 4. We believe that when PS4 comes out it will be the most powerful system inside."


I saw all of this coming, and I'm not really surprised. Sony can't afford to offer 10 more years of free online play with all of the cloud based services they're offering now. Still, as I said earlier PlayStation Plus is a tremendous value, and I'm willing to make that sacrifice to pay for online if Sony can provide a truly solid experience -- if.


Sony explains why you'll have to pay for online with PS4 screenshot






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News::PS4 and Vita Remote Play detailed at E3 Roundtable

Although Remote Play from the PlayStation Vita to the PS4 has been confirmed, Sony opened up a bit more today at E3. To clarify the situation, Sony has informed us that Remote Play is basically required for PS4 development. This is due to the fact that it's taken care of system-side, and the single biggest issue on why there aren't many PS3 games that utilize it is because it was optional. In order to take advantage of the feature, the game has to set aside some memory or CPU related cost -- and memory is the most precious resource.


When it comes to the PS4, features are very easy to drop -- "it just happens" Sony says. Sony is asking to make sure every game plays well on the Vita, and they provide default mapping system-side, but it's always better for the developer themselves to make the decision.


PS4 and Vita Remote Play detailed at E3 Roundtable screenshot






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News::E3 2013: Wii Fit Trainer confirmed as Super Smash Bros character


Nintendo has announced that the Wii Fit Trainer will be a character in the upcoming Super Smash Bros. The virtual fitness guru will use yoga moves and a variety of other exercises as her attacks, as revealed in her announcement trailer.


Watch the full trailer below.



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News::E3 2013: Here’s the full Dark Sorcerer tech demo from Quantic Dream


After teasing the Dark Sorcerer tech demo at its E3 press conference, Sony has released the full 12-minute tech demo from Beyond: Two Souls developer Quantic Dream.


Watch the video below.



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News::The Witcher 3 impressed the hell out of me | Destructoid

Destructoid: "Those of you who haven't really gotten into The Witcher series might not be too invested in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt yet despite how great it looks. That's something you'll want to change leading up to release across PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One next year. This third installment may be wrapping up Geralt's story, but it seems like the perfect opportunity to jump into the franchise (or keep playing, if you're already a fan)."



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News::And The Winner Of The PlayStation 4/Xbox One Console Wars Is...The PC?

Forbes - X-Box One: Because thats how many were gonna sell, gamer Paul Sposato wrote on his Facebook FB -0.67% page when he saw the Microsoft MSFT +0.44% and Sony announcements at E3. Sposato is an Xbox enthusiast, an Xbox loyalist. But after last nights presentations, he does not plan on buying the new-generation console, Xbox One.



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News::Rogue Legacy I hope you are fertile | Greenlit Gaming

Rogue Legacy is a side scrolling action adventure game set in a fantasy world. It is very reminiscent of such games as the original Zelda games or even Duck Tales. You are trying to traverse a castle inhabited by all sorts of ghastly creatures, to find a cure for the king, your father.



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News::Everything Ubisoft is Showing at E3...Everything...

Splinter Cell, Watch Dogs, Rayman, Questing for loot and of course South Park! A complete list of all the games being presented by Ubisoft at E3 this year.



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News::Exclusives vs Multiplaforms: A Chart of Every E3 2013 Video Game Confirmed

" Exclusives vs Multiplaforms - Xbox One vs PS4 vs PC vs WiiU vs Wii vs Xbox 360 vs PS3 vs 3DS vs PS Vita"



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News::Remember Me Review | Clickonline

Clickonline writes: "If youre dead set on a sci-fi story, you could certainly do worse than Remember Me, its got a world rife with detail and some interesting things to say about the nature of memory and recall. But it doesnt take any of the concepts far enough and the clambering and puzzles soon become repetitive. In the end, it simply tries to do too many things and ends up doing none of them particularly well. Maybe a rental."



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News::Namco Bandai assures fans Dark Souls II will be "viciously hard"

Publisher Namco Bandai is assuring everyone that the sequel to developer From Softwares brutal action role-playing game will be just as difficult and inscrutable as its predecessor despite previous comments from its director.



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News::GamesRadar - Walking Dead 400 days DLC still as intense as ever

GamesRadar - Telltale's season two of The Walking Dead is coming, just not soon enough. To tide us over though, Telltale has announced The Walking Dead: 400 Days, a piece of downloadable content for season one for $4.99. It features a cast of entirely new characters, but you really should play it after having completed season one. Only the first episode is required before you can play the DLC but seriously, it was our game of the year last year and there's no excuse not to play it.



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News::Exploring The Evil Within With Shinji Mikami (TheSixthAxis)

When you think of survival horror titles your mind doesnt instantly jump to Bethesda. Its a good thing, then, that The Evil Within is being developed by Tango Gameworks, a studio founded by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami. Although there wasnt an opportunity to actually play Mikamis return to the survival horror genre, the man himself was at E3 to talk briefly to TheSixthAxis about his newest creation.



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News::Leviathan: Warships Takes a Level In... Smooth Jazz

News::Sony: We're going to treat the PS4 like the PS3

It was rumored that Sony came to the decision to oppose DRM-laden policies very late in the game in response to Microsoft, but that's not so, according to Sony.


At a Sony Roundtable today, President of Sony's Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida stated the following in regards to used games: "We didn't make a policy decision [ for other company's mishaps]-- it takes time and effort. We are going to treat disc games like the PS3 because there are a lot of people that like to share their games…we do expect more people will gradually shift to all digital, but it's not going to happen overnight. There are still parts of the world that do not have robust internet infrastructure.. but it's important to provide what people need."


In other words, things will continue as normal on the PS4 -- no strict anti-consumer check-ups, and no restrictions on used games. Yep, I can see this working out very well for everyone involved. Nice job sticking to your guns early, Sony.


Sony: We're going to treat the PS4 like the PS3 screenshot






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News::Ruby Spears Mega Man cartoon to be re-released in 2014

If you were a 90s kid, you probably remember the campy, wasted opportunity Mega Man cartoon by animation Directors Joe Ruby and Ken Spears, also known as Ruby-Spears Productions. It was released on DVD way back in 2002 and reprinted in 2008 in a limited fashion, but the DVD sets are still pretty hard to find, with Volume 2 running upwards of $50 used.


Thankfully for all the collectors out there Discotek Media has announced that they're selling everything -- all 27 episodes -- on a DVD set in early 2014. So if you've been itching to see what all the fuss is about, or watch the lackluster show for yourself, you're in luck.



Or, I can save you the entry fee and just link you the best part.


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Ruby Spears Mega Man cartoon to be re-released in 2014 screenshot






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News::Mickey springs to action in E3 Castle of Illusion trailer


The Castle of Illusion remake is coming along pretty nicely, as evidenced by the new E3 trailer above. It's pretty much everything you'd expect from an HD-ified romp, including 2.5D platforming, vibrant visuals, and promises of extra content.


Although I never liked the Illusion series nearly as much as the SNES' Magical Quest franchise, Castle of Illusion is still a great game in its own right, and I'm looking forward to the remake. It'll hit the Xbox 360, PS3, and PC platforms as a downloadable game later this year.


Mickey springs to action in E3 Castle of Illusion trailer screenshot






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News::E3 2013: Sony releases five minutes of InFamous: Second Son gameplay footage


Sony has released five minutes of InFamous: Second Son gameplay footage. It features protagonist Deslin Rowe brawling with a number of enemy soldiers, showing off his abilities as well as the largely destructible world.


Watch the full video below.



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News::E3 2013: watch the first Hohokum gameplay footage here


Richard Hogg and Frobisher Says studio Honeyslug have teamed up to create Hohokum, a freeform, abstract exploration game.


It was an IGF and Indiecade finalist in 2011, and has since been in the works with the help of Sony Santa Monica for release on PS3, PS4 and Vita. It’ll arrive next year.


You can watch the first footage of the game below.



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News::Daylight- E3 2013: Walkthrough (Cam)

GT:Check out gameplay from one of the first Unreal Engine 4 games, Daylight.



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News::New Warhammer 40K MMO coming from High School Musical 2 developers

A new Warhammer 40K MMO is coming the PS4, Xbox One and PC.



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News::Need for Speed Rivals E3 2013 Hands-On Preview | GameDynamo

GameDynamo - "Taking a few modes that are common to multiplayer arena shooters while giving them a Need for Speed twist, Rivals is a fun title that will stand out from fall 2013's showroom racers."



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News::Valve has paid $10 million to Team Fortress 2 user content contributors


Valve has announced that it has paid out $10 million to Team Fortress 2 content contributors, by way of the Steam Workshop item contribution program.


It works like this: Player and fans of Team Fortress 2 work to design and submit new items. If approved by Valve, the items are put up for sale in the Team Fortress 2 store. Once purchased, Valve takes a percentage of the revenue, and gives the rest to those who created the items in the first place. It’s unclear what that cut is exactly.


Valve has paid “close to” $250,000 to the sixty-plus people who created the recent Robotic Boogaloo update.


The developer has also pushed out a new tool that makes it easier to test whether or not player creations are ready to be submitted to Valve. If the creations past the test, they get a gold star, indicating they’ve passed the test. The next Team Fortress 2 update will entirely consist of gold star items.


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