News::DuckTales Remastered Review (Gamerhub)

A Capcom classic returns in fine form, thanks to WayForward.



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News::Getting Drunk with Rome II | Daily Joypad

Daily Joypad writes: Creative Assemblys historical RTS is nearly upon us, and they kindly invited us to see how things were shaping up. There was an exclusive look at the final Prologue battle, on top of the Battle Of The Nile campaign mission that was showcased at Rezzed earlier this year. There were Roman cocktails made from Kraken spiced rum and I got rather jolly quite quickly. But before I got to a state of absolute inebriation, I got a chance to have a chat to some of the developers there.



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News::Review: Electronic Super Joy (Video Game Writers)

VGW reviews the music-driven indie platformer Electronic Super Joy. Get your best speakers ready, this game is brimming with sound.



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News::PCGamer- Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number Preview

PCG:Last year, a top-down melee-machine of a game was released: it was neon, vibrating and crushingly violent; you could feel the crunch of your avatars crowbar up your arms. That blinding flash of an insulin rush mash every 1980s-styled henchman into a pulp with a selection of throwaway weapons at super-speed. The rhythm of the soundtrack, the tap of the restart button, the puzzle of stealth assassination mixed with your own keen will to clean the room, to the beat. To the beat: that was the beauty of Hotline Miami.



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News::Gone Home Review | Gameranx

Gameranx: "Gone Home is one of the best video game mysteries of all time."



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News::Should Digital Games Be Cheaper?

An article about how digital purchases should be handled.



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News::Activision Publishing CEO on Call of Duty: Ghosts investment, pre-order pacing and death threats

After dropping the mic and cutting to the first multiplayer reveal for Call of Duty: Ghosts yesterday, Activision Publishing CEO, Eric Hirshberg, spoke with Joystiq about the franchise's first console cycle refresh as a cultural icon.



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News::Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches DLC Review | IncGamers

IncGamers' Tim McDonald heads to the streets and rooftops of Dunwall once again in the concluding part of Dishonored's DLC. From the review: "The short summary is that The Brigmore Witches is more Dishonored. It offers another look at this wonderfully crafted world, shows off a few more sides and aspects of it, answers a few nagging questions, and hints at yet more depths waiting to be uncovered. Dishonored was apparently intended to be a one-off, but if Brigmore Witches is the last we see of it, Ill be disappointed: this is still good enough and unique enough that I want to see both more of this gameplay, and more of this universe."



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News::Splinter Cell: Blacklist review sneaky compromise | Metro

Metro: "Complaining about what the game is not seems churlish given how much fun this unlikely collection of compromises proves to be, especially given the quality of the multiplayer."



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News::Review: Saints Row IV (DarkZero)

"Crazy, insane, nutty, wacky, bizarre, ridiculous and comical are all words that probably came out of your mouth while playing the 2011 extraordinarily absurd Saints Row: The Third. Volition has done wonders to change their approach to Saints Row, which started as a GTA-like gangster game back in 2006. As each sequel released, the series began to gain confidence and grow out of its shell to become its own Identity. Saints Row: The Third was the game to bring the series into the spotlight, splashing its own DNA onto the open-world gameplay and throwing out the rule-book. Volition opted to have a laugh with their series, going the way of comedy and keeping the serious tone down, and no matter what one highly regarded game creator might think, Volition took the step in the right direction and gave us a game that has never heard of the words realism or dull."



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News::Anger over 'rape scene' in Hotline Miami 2

CVG: "Sequel adds sexual violence to enforce its themes, but critics oppose the measure."



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News::William Waterson Talks About Being the Star Of Lost Planet 3 and His Career

Skewed and Reviewed have posted an interview with the talented William Watterson who plays and voices the lead in the upcoming Lost Planet 3. The interview talks about his character and the voicing and mocap process to bring the character to life.



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News::Worms: Clan Wars Review | TSA

"Worms: Clan Wars has quite a simple sounding mission, to deliver the best possible Worms experience, exclusively and specifically tailored to the PC. In this instance, that means taking the solid groundwork of Worms: Revolution and refining it even further, whilst opening up the game up to a whole new level of community support."



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News::Meet the Razer Tartarus, a Membrane Gaming Keypad with 25 Programmable Keys

Maximum PC: You don't see a ton of gaming keypad releases, at least not at the same clip of full-size gaming keyboards. If you're a fan of such devices, you'll be delighted to learn that Razer just launched a successor to its Nostromo keypad with improved ergonomics and more features. It's the Razer Tartarus, a membrane gaming keypad heavily focused on comfort and customization options.



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News::Things to do in Minecraft - Ghast Man Standing

Another new Things To Do In! This week, AH decides who will be standing tall and who will fall to their doom.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer - Team Optic talks new modes and Xbox One's controller

OXM UK: "Aoife speaks to an expert about how Call of Duty: Ghosts handles."



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News::Shared Thoughts on that Grand Theft Auto V Multi-player Reveal Video [Kuma Kreations Ent.]

Kuma wrote: So, how many of you ran out after watching the three minute video on GTA V MP reveal to pre-order your purchase right now? Well I am going to pre-order another one to give away so I can get more people to play, because after what I just saw, I am definitely with it baby! In that I got a fans reaction to said video and of course I wanted to share my own thoughts just like many of you are probably doing right now. Please continue to share said thoughts, because I would like to know your feelings after what you just witnessed.



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News::Gandalf, quit feeding -- Guardians of Middle-earth PC hands-on preview | Gaming Trend

Gaming Trend editor Victor Grunn writes: "Guardians of Middle-earth, the MOBA set in the incredibly popular good-versus-evil world of Tolkien, will soon be launching on the PC and those of you who are curious about just how laning, ganking and tower-diving goes down in the mother of all fantasy worlds, this ones for you."



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News::Take a look at the party system in Final Fantasy XIV: ARR

Final Fantasy XIV is nearly here, and yet another developer commentary video has hit the net. If you're curious as to how the game works, this is probably the most informative video yet, as the developers go over pretty much every party role possible. If developer videos aren't your thing, you can find the Japanese commercial for the game below.

Patrick and I have been playing the beta for some time now, and we'll be knee-deep into the full retail release later this month. Stay tuned for a ton of Realm Reborn coverage going forward, all the way into the PlayStation 4 release and beyond!

Read more...



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News::Vandal- Splinter Cell: Blacklist Review

Vandal:They nailed it with this new Splinter Cell; going to delight fans of the series, is perfect for new players entering the series, is packed with content for both single player and for multiplayer, and all what is proposed makes it very well, almost without defects.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Hands-On Preview | The Escapist

The Escapist: "If you don't like Call of Duty, nothing you're going to read here is going to change your mind. Infinity Ward has overhauled the multiplayer experience, taking a knife to anything that didn't improve it. Along the way the game picked up some exciting new game modes, revamped create-a-class, new squad based co-op and a number of other gameplay mechanics, but it's still the Call of Duty you either love or loathe. Whatever you think about the modern military shooter genre, Infinity Ward still displays a passion for making this franchise and they've put a lot of work into making Call of Duty: Ghosts top their previous endeavors."



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News::Kinect and Oculus Rift Combined for Dragon Eyes

"I was asked to be a judge last weekend for the Dare to be Digital Game Jam in Dundee, organised by IGDA Scotland. The winner of that Game Jam created something amazing. They combined Kinect and Oculus Rift to create the most convincing version of Virtual Reality I have ever experienced. I am not sure anyone has ever been as close to being in The Matrix as I was when I pulled on the Oculus head set and saw all my movements in this new virtual world.", says CalmDownTom



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer hands-on: familiar, but fun, and full of twists and turns | Polygon

Polygon: "Call of Duty: Ghosts takes players to a new world, separate from the Modern Warfare and Black Ops franchises, unshackled from their fiction and expectations. It's an experience meant to stand on its own, a war game with modern and futuristic technology. It's the first Call of Duty game for next-generation consoles, specifically the Xbox One and PlayStation 4."



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News::3Djuegos- Saint's Row 4 Review

3D:Absurd, bizarre and wacky true to its open-world action. Return presidential Saints.



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News::Zack Zero Review | The Maul Squad

Games like Zack Zero get held to the same standards as mega budget titles and it is unfair. There is plenty of fun to be had if you can accept its flaws.



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News::Dishonored director: These kinds of games have always been hard to sell

Raphael Colantonio on the success of Arkane's first title.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts - Next-Gen vs. Current-Gen

What differences can players expect to see between current-gen and next-gen versions of Ghosts? Infinity Ward explains.



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News::Review: Electronic Super Joy | OnlySP

OnlySP: There have been a lot of indie games recently that have utilized beats and rhythms to create a memorable experience. While Electronic Super Joy is definitely in the line of rhythm based games, it is not a rhythm based game.



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News::Watch Dogs and Assassin's Creed IV selling more on next-gen

Pre-orders for Watch Dogs and Assassins Creed IV: Black Flag are higher on Xbox One and PS4 than on current generation platforms, says Ubisoft.



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News::In-depth Review: Scourge: Outbreak - Electronic Theatre

Third-person action videogames have done a lot of remodelling on the current-generation without actually offering much in the way of progression. Specifically the subset dedicated to shooting; when Gears of War proved that the time had come to standardise a few mechanics every other title simply followed its lead. Theres been the odd bit of initiative here-and-there of course, but by-and-large the conventions of the genre are the same now as they were six years ago. Scourge: Outbreak.



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News::Dragon's Crown is hitting Europe on October 11th

Even though Dragon's Crown has been confirmed for a European release, the date itself was a nebulous entity, leaving prospective fans in the dark. But today we have confirmation from NIS Europe, stating that Dragon's Crown will be coming to both PS3 and Vita on October 11th. The European version will also ship with an artbook for select pre-order locations.

All you have left to do is wait! In the meantime, you can check out our full review, the tips guide, and our preview, where I answer nearly a hundred questions about the game in the comments section.

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News::Japan's Smoking Culture Research Society has rushed to Hayao Miyazaki's defense.

News::Age of Wushu - Beautiful Chinese Style Music Video

Chinese Style is becoming more and more popular with its unique charm, and Age of Wushu is taking full advantage of the Chinese style to bring gamers an ancient martial world. As Legends of Mount Hua arrives in Age of Wushu, are you experiencing the new content? Here's a beautiful Chinese Style Music Video for Age of Wushu, enjoy.



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News::Kickstarter Games That Raised Over $1 Million

Maximum PC: While Kickstarter sounds like an indie game developers dream come true, many games don't end up reaching their goals. That's why we thought we would pay tribute to the 15 titles that were able to break the one million dollar barrier. Not only did all of these games raise more than $1 million, but many of them even doubled and sometimes even tripled their crowd-funding goals.



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News::Saints Row IV Review | Worth Playing

Saints Row IV is a giant playground for gamers. The superpowers are a boatload of fun, and the metahumor is amusing and holds the gameplay together. On the downside, it's glitchy, and it suffers from many little problems that can add up. Despite that, the game is absolutely brimming with heart. If you enjoy spending hours toying with costumes, superpowers and vehicles, then you'll get a lot of value out of Saints Row IV. It's more like a toybox full of things to play with, but it's surprisingly good at that.



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News::Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition back on sale

Baldur's Gate: Enhanced Edition is back on sale after more then a month in the dark following "contractual issues" with publisher Atari.



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News::Gioteck reviews BeatBuddy

Gioteck reviews BeatBuddy, an indie release by developers Threaks out on Steam for PC and Mac.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Reveal Event - Hands-On Impression (audio)

Gamertag Radio writes: "Parris just got back from Activision's Call Of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer reveal event that took place in LA, California. He gave us his hands-on impression about the game, why he likes the Xbox One controller and a nice surprise for GTR listeners."



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News::Hands-On Preview: The Bureau: XCOM Declassified - Electronic Theatre

Many say that the videogames industry still suffers from a summer lull, a thinning of the release schedule due to a lack of interest in staying in doors when the sun is out. Electronic Theatre has long argued that this is no longer the case; publishers have been made aware of the gap in the market and are aiming to fill it with titles that may suffer up against the likes of Call of Duty and Battlefield in the busy Christmas period. Nintendo have Pikmin 3, Deep Silver are launching Saints Row IV, and perhaps most interesting of all 2K Games are set to expand the XCOM franchise with The Bureau: XCOM Declassified.



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News::Rise of Venice Preview | GamingExcellence

When Ascaron fell into bankruptcy several years ago following the delayed release of Sacred 2: Fallen Angel, fans were left wondering what would become of their many popular franchises. Among them, the wonderful Port Royale and Patrician games were a trading fanatic's dream. Thankfully Kalypso Media picked up both the licenses for these franchises, and formed a relationship with new developer Gaming Minds who acquired much of the talent behind those fantastic games.



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News::The Bureau: XCOM Declassified PS3 trophies appear

The Bureau: XCOM Declassifieds PS3 trophy list has appeared online ahead of the games August 20 launch in North America, and August 23 across Europe. Its also coming to PC and Xbox 360. Beware SPOILERS.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Features Breakdown: Revolutionary or not?

We dissect all the features revealed so far for Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer.



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News::EarlyRises Wasteland is coming to Rocksmith 2014

Joining yesterdays reveal of Splashh, indie week continues with the reveal of another one of your cooler older brothers favourite bands. Alternative hard rock band EarlyRise are bringing their track Wasteland from 2011s What If to the setlist of Rocksmith 2014!



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News::DuckTales Remastered Review | GamEvo

In short, DuckTales is a beautiful proposal for fans of the original game, and those nostalgic for classic platform games.



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News::CastleStorm - Review (PC) | Critical Indie Gamer

The story in CastleStorm has a balance of seriousness and humour. The humour is much to my liking, boasting some nods towards Monty Python along with some original stuff. You experience the story from the eyes of Sir Gareth and progress through the missions unlocking both the next part of the story and upgrades for your castle.



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News::World of Warcraft: Mists of Pandaria Patch 5.4: Siege of Orgrimmar trailer

The official trailer for World of Warcraft Patch 5.4: Siege of Orgrimmar has been uploaded by Blizzard



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News::WoW Thoughts On Defending Thunder Bluff

Thoughts on the fun, futility, and purpose of fighting (and dying) for our faction leaders



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News::Black Ops 2 Emblems That You Won't Believe Exist

It's safe to say that these people like Call of Duty.



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News::Interview: Sending Worms Off To War With Gavin Hood | TSA

TSA talks Worms Clan Wars with Lead Designer Gavin Hood.



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News::StarCraft 2 MMORPG Mod a Possibility

A Starcraft 2 mod has appeared on Kickstarter that turns the much loved sci-fi RTS into a World of Warcraft-like MMORPG. The mod would be called Starcraft Universe and would allow players to create a character and log in to an alternate-history StarCraft universe, where they can create a character to adventure with. The project is looking for $80,000 in funding to start with.



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