Tuesday, July 16, 2013

News::FIFA 14 to Include New Brazilian Clubs

FIFPlay: EA announced today that EA Sports has secured licensing agreements with 19 of the top football clubs from Brazil, ensuring each officially licensed club will feature the authentic club crest, kits and players in-game. FIFA 14 will feature over 30 leagues, more than 600 clubs, and 16,000 players.



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News::CC Review Roundup Week of July 7-July 13, 2013

Join Capsule Computers editor Joe Morgan as he recaps all of the video game and anime reviews for the week of July 7 July 13, 2013. This feature is intended as a way to give you, our readers, a quick recap of every game weve reviewed on the site each week. The goal is to let you get the review information you want in five minutes or less.



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News::Mars: War Logs Review | PC Gamer

PC Gamer: "Kudos for the ambition and price, but Mars: War Logs needs more work. A game that succeeds almost in spite of itself."



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News::Daily Reaction: Game Over, Man

Stan replied passionately, sadness creasing his face, theyre shutting us down. Offline, man, off-fucking-line. I dedicated my life to this, and its just ending. This is the last battle. - PSLS



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News::Jet Set Radio now free to PlayStation Plus members

Oh yes, it's finally here. Jet Set Radio is now available for free to all of you PlayStation Plus subscribers. The beloved Dreamcast classic is $9.99 otherwise, and you can read our review to see if the re-release still holds up to this day.


So what else is up with the PlayStation Store? Well Dead Island: Game of the Year Edition, Dynasty Warriors 8 , Shaun White Skateboarding, Time and Eternity , and Turbo: Super Stunt Squad are available to download in full. PlayStation Network wise, there's Alien Spidy, Mamorokun Curse!, R.I.P.D., and Voodoo Chronicles: The First Sign out this week.


PlayStation Vita owners can nab Doodle God, and Kung Fu Rabbit, and Capcom Vs. SNK 2 is now available as well in the PlayStation 2 Classics category.


Lots to choose from! What are you going to get?


PlayStation Plus Update: Jet Set Radio Free for Members [PlayStation Blog]


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News::Ubisoft Talks Watch Dogs: PC, Co-Op, Side-Quests, Notoriety and More - AusGamers

AusGamers has interviewed Ubisoft Montreal's Eric Baillargeon about Watch Dogs, who talks openly about the PC version of the game, which he confirms will also support companion app functionality. They also go into detail on the notoriety system, side-quests, the tech driving the game and much more. From the interview: "Yeah, we aim to release in November 2013, on all current-gen and PC," Eric told us. "For next-gen platforms, the dates are still to be communicated, but yes its being built at the same time by the same team in Montreal, so expect it to have the same kind of delivery for every platform."



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News::Diehard GameFAN: Hypnosis Review

DHGF: I didnt dislike Hypnosis. In fact, I felt it was a refreshing change of pace from all of the hidden object games Ive played recently. However, I think it fails to live up to its potential. Exploring the subconscious of mental patients in the name of helping them is a good idea. Having each subconscious be a wonderland of jumbled concepts is also a good idea. Its just that the story goes off the rails and ruins everything. On top of that, the gameplay is too simple, and the strategy mini-game is pointless. You might have some fun with this game, but youll certainly leave it feeling let down.



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News::OXCGNs Remember Me Review- Unforgettable or a bad memory?

OXCGN "Most games at the end of a console cycle tend to be sequels, re-boots, or so similar to something else that they may as well be one or the other. Remember Me breaks this pattern, and although its not perfect, theres a whole lot to it worth talking about."



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News::San Diego Comic-Con 2013: Top 10 Video Game Panels You Need To Attend

While San Diego Comic Con primary focus has always been on, well, comics, with the likes of Marvel Comics and DC Comics stealing the show with the biggest Comic Con presence. Still, as the 'nerd community' (if there is such a thing), becomes increasingly diverse, other media proprieties such as video games have an ever-increasing presence at San Diego Comic Con. With that in mind, here's the top ten video game panels at San Diego Comic Con that you need to check out.



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News::Global Weekly Chart, Ending 6th July 2013

1. The Last of Us (PS3) Sony Computer Entertainment America, Adventure -220,442 2,406,691 2. Earth Defense Force 4 (PS3) D3Publisher, Shooter - 154,680



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News::IGN - Assassin's Creed IV: Why 1715 Is so Important

IGN - Want to know why 1715 is so important? Allow Greg and Bob to tell you.



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News::Six ways I hope The Elder Scrolls Online is as crazy as Skyrim

Bethesda and ZeniMax Online are billing The Elder Scrolls Online as an MMO for seasoned single player adventurers. It should "feel like Skyrim", in short - there's an optional first-person view, combat is real-time, HUD elements have been kept to a minimum for maximated immersibleness, and everybody's still utterly confuddled by the disappearance of the Dwemer.



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News::Ace Combat Teaser Website Promises "The Third Strike"

Dealspwn reports: "Project Aces' recent teaser site has been updated to display "here comes the third Strike." "



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News::Wolfenstein: The New Order Preview [Player Attack]

Chad at Player Attack writes: Ah, B.J. Blazkowicz, my old friend, its been a long time. In this age of the reboots, its heartening to see a developer such as MachineGames with a pedigree in titles like the Riddick games and The Darkness trying to honour the legacy of one of the oldest (and greatest!) shooters of all time.



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News::Steam Summer Sale Spotlight Special Feature 7

News::Eternal Saga Goes into Alpha

Browser-based MMORPG Eternal Saga has officially gone into alpha. Developed by 4399 Studios and published by Reality Squared Games, this fantasy MMO swung wide its alpha test doors on Friday, June 12 at 10 AM EDT on the R2Games platform. This first testing period is scheduled to last until July 18th.



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News::Fortuna: First browser strategy MMO from Perfect World Entertainment

Perfect World Entertainment is going to launch a new browser-based strategy MMO on July 18. Fortuna will be a Civ-like game, where you can build your empire, conduct trade with your neighbours, forge alliances and train your army to defend or conquer new lands.



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News::F1 2013 Standard Edition skimps on classic content

VideoGamer: "Standard edition owners to get restricted access to F1 2013's biggest new feature."



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News::Hands-on with heist-heavy shooter Payday 2 | OXM

OXM: "While the original Payday (a PC and PS3-exclusive release) was off our scanner, the comparisons to Left 4 Dead were enough to pique our interest. Now that weve got substantial time on our hands, were happy to say while there are hints of Valves classic shooter in Overkill Softwares co-op heist simulator, Payday 2 definitely has the potential to steal its own share of the spotlight."



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News::Riot Games to host League of Legends tournament at PAX Australia

Oceanic League of Legends tournament finals to be held at PAX Australia; winning team to compete at Gamescom.



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News::Team Fortress 2 Deluxe Action Figures Series 2 Launches

From one of the best-selling and most successful videogames in the Valve library comes the new Series 2 collection of detailed action figures faithful to the animated look of the characters. Launching in the UK today, Series 2 begins with the Heavy and the Soldier, both available now in RED and BLU designs.



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News::PES 2014: Playing the Long Game - Interview

Spong: ''For Konami, reinventing its flagship football franchise has been a long time coming. Since losing ground to EAs FIFA series over the last couple of years, the Japanese publisher has been on a mission to get ahead of the next-generation curve and prepare a refreshed Pro Evolution Soccer experience.''



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News::Looks like that "New Title" Namco Bandai has been counting down to is for the 3DS.

News::Donkey Kong joins the fight in Mario Warfare episode 3


Episode three of of Beat Down Boogie's Mario Warfare series has finally landed! This time we catchup with Princess Peach as she's just made her escape from the Mushroom Kingdom. Unfortunately she's put herself into more danger as she's ended up in Donkey Kong's country.


Elsewhere, Mario and Luigi are on the run when they get caught by some rebels. Oh, and Luigi's balls are still smashed. Poor Luigi.


Donkey Kong joins the fight in Mario Warfare episode 3 screenshot






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News::Saito: Dragon Quest X Perfect for MMO Beginners, FFXIV is for the Hardcore; Will Last 10 or 20 Year

Many were surprised by the timing of the PC release of Dragon Quest X, even more so because itll come just a month after another MMORPG by Square Enix, Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, will hit the shelves. Dragon Quest X producer Yosuke Saito isnt too worried about internal competition.



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News::The magic returns! Chiptunes = WIN: Volume 2 in yo' FACE!

Last year, chiptune aficionado Brandon Hood organized "Chiptunes = WIN" to promote the best of super happy rainbow sunshine chip music, starting with a mind-blowing 51-track album. Over the next few months, a number of ChipWIN expansion packs kept the fun train rolling.


And now, here comes Volume 2, 51 more tracks of aural magic available for whatever you are willing to shell out. You know you want it!


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You still here? GO! Get to downloadin'! Fill that hole in your life!


Chiptunes = WIN: Volume 2 [Bandcamp]


The magic returns! Chiptunes = WIN: Volume 2 in yo' FACE! screenshot


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News::Jetpack-donning Dragons abound in this Divinity: Dragon Commander multiplayer trailer

LGN: "Next up is the multiplayer trailer for Divinity: Dragon Commander, a turn-based RTS/RPG by Larian Studios; as the headline suggests, expect to see some fast-paced action involving dragons wearing jetpacks and roasting several enemy units. This clip features two players going at it on the battlefield accompanied by e-sport commentary."



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News::Deadpool - Angry Joe Review

Deadpool and his very bad impression of him Review Deadpool: The Video Game! Does this 4th wall breaking fan favorite have the chops to make a good hack and slasher?



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News::Road Redemption To Have 4-Player Splitscreen Co-Op

Road Redemption, the upcoming bike combat game thats very heavily inspired by Road Rash, will have split-screen multiplayer for up to four players.



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News::An American Idol Winner Played In A Fighting Game Tournament...

News::DestinyQuest: Infinite is a digital interactive game book

DestinyQuest: Infinite is a half-book, half-RPG thats being made by a small team called Adventure Cow. Currently, the devs are looking for players to test the game book.



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News::Indie Gala Has A Ton Of Summer Deals As Well

Gamesta.com has more deals to spread around. Indie Gala is joining the summer sale effort as well and has a multitude of deals up, from bundles to games on different platforms, for each to choose.



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News::Saints Row IV voice actors revealed

Are you going to San Diego Comic-Con this week? Well you better make time for the Saint's Row IV "Super Dangerous Wub Wub Panel" on Saturday at 6:30PM in room 7AB. Deep Silver's Aubrey Norris and Volition's Steve Jaros will be talking to some of the voice actors from the game. Keith David (yes!), Troy Baker, Laura Bailey, Yuri Lowenthal, and JB Blac will all be featured and I expect Aubrey to ask everyone really gross and awkward questions. Should be fun!


So what about the rest of the voice actors? You can expect Terry Crews, Neil Patrick Harris, Rob Van Dam, Nolan North, and more all voicing characters. Super happy they were able to get Rob Van Dam again for the Professor Genki mini-games. Here's the full list:


Saints Row IV voice actors revealed screenshot


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News::Dark Review: Thin Blood | Polygon

Polygon: "Maybe I would have been better off if I had just quit. The plot never pulled me in or even resolved itself in a suitable manner. The AI never got any smarter. And Eric never felt like a kick-ass creature of the night with mastery of deadly arcane powers. Dark ends how it began: a flaccid non-event, sputtering out before any potential can be realized."



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News::The Witcher 2 - Full Combat Rebalance 2 - Version 1.1 Is Out, Fixes Lots Of Issues/Bugs

DSOGaming writes: "And the time has finally come. CD Projekt RED's Andrzej 'Flash' Kwiatkowski has released a new version of his Full Combat Rebalance 2 Mod for The Witcher 2."



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News::Steam Summer Sale Spotlight - Day 5

The Steam Summer Sale is half way there and the great sales are still coming.



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News::Nintendo's First Proper Console Was So 80s It Had A Cassette Deck

News::Examiner: Splinter Cell Blacklist Preview

An extensive look at the title's 3 featured modes, including, Spies vs Mercs.



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News::Dust: An Elysian Tail game review (ActionRadius)

Dust: An Elysian Tail, picks up and age old formula of side scrolling hack and slash and makes it into art. The game is a show of love and hardship of one man: Dean Dodrill who worked on the game all by himself for four years to give birth to this modern master-piece. The game was released back in August 2012 on XBLA and is finally now available on PC too. PC gamers should lay any fears they have for porting that game is a very well done port with full keyboard-mouse support and visuals are high-def as compared to Xbox version and everything works without any bugs.



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News::Eurogamer - Preview: F1 2013: An instant classic?

EG:It hasn't, by any standards, been a classic year for F1 so far. Sebastian Vettel's on course for a fourth consecutive title, and while the sport hasn't quite plumbed the depths witnessed during the last period of dominance by a German driver it's been at its weakest for some time, the racing only kept interesting as the playground politics seep onto the track in action that's blandly artificial. So it makes some sense, then, that the debut of this year's tie-in game shifts the focus away from the contemporary tedium of fast-degrading tire compounds to an era that's more famous for its full-blooded exploits. For the first time in Codemasters' tenure on F1, classic cars are making an appearance.



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News::Hands-On: Payday 2 | EGM

EGM: "There is something undeniably addicting about Payday 2, but I cant quite put my finger on it. The math adds up, yet it doesntat least, for someone like me. And by math, I mean the usual elements we deconstruct games by: visual presentation, audio presentation, control, that nebulous term gameplay, storytelling, and characters. The first four of those come together in Payday 2. The last two dont even matter."



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News::Digital Mystery Tour Episode 8: Atmospheric

PixlBit | "Sometimes, amazing graphics and great gameplay just aren't enough. You need to be able to set the scene just right, and a lot of times the perfect piece of music will do just that. This week on Digital Mystery Tour, Julian brings you some songs that excel at setting the mood for the moment or level that the appear in. From ethereal trance music to something that will run a chill up your spine, these songs are all about ambiance."



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