News::Thief Has An Old-School Homage Mission. Which Is DLC. Sigh.

News::The Steam Family Sharing beta has started

With Steam's Family Sharing feature, you can lend your Steam library with "family members" who are on authorized devices and all parties involved retain their own achievements and save files. A nice addition, certainly, though it's not quite here yet -- at least not for most of us.

As promised, the beta has rolled out. The first thousand invites have been sent out via email. If you'd like in on this action, join the Family Sharing Group on Steam. Perhaps more importantly, there's now a user guide with helpful information for the rest of us plebeians while we're stuck here waiting. It's something of a disappointment that entire libraries are shared as opposed to individual games, but that's to be expected. Truly, that would be outrageous.

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/the-steam-family-sharing-beta-has-started-262520.phtml

News::Mutant Football League to use Football Heroes Engine

Hardcore Gamer: We're getting insight into how the final product will play, as it was announced today that the game will be using the engine from Football Heroes, which is an upcoming mobile game inspired by Tecmo Bowl, NFL Blitz and World of Warcraft.



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News::Softpedia- Shadow Warrior Review

SP:The original Shadow Warrior title impressed lots of first-person shooter fans, as original developer 3D Realms combined the knowledge from its Duke Nukem 3D title with a special sword slashing system that left its mark on gaming back then.



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News::A short but sweet Watch Dogs trailer

An abbreviated Watch Dogs trailer has surfaced online that shows us a series of short snippets of gameplay. If you missed what was in the trailer, TNT Gamer has taken a closer look into it's contents already for you.



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News::Battlefield 4's DLC map pack details

TNT Gamer takes a closer look at the 4 DLC map packs that will be released after Battlefield 4 comes out on the Xbox One and PS4 in November. Potential inclusions in the DLC are revealed and they also tell us what order the map packs will be available to us as well.



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News::Microsoft demonstrates Halo 4 streaming from the cloud to Windows and Windows Phones

TheVerge: Microsoft is building its own cloud gaming service. Company officials demonstrated a prototype of the service during an internal company meeting today. Sources familiar with the meeting revealed to The Verge that Microsoft demonstrated Halo 4 running on a Windows Phone and PC, both streaming the game from the cloud. We're told that the concept service runs smoothly on both devices, and that Microsoft has managed to reduce the latency on a Lumia 520 to just 45ms.



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News::We Don't Need A Metal Gear Movie. We've Already Got A Real Snake.

News::'Warframe' exclusive interview with Associate Producer Pat Kudrika

We go toe to toe with the team behind PCs free-to-play action game. Sci-fi, ninja style. Digital Extremess PC hit, Warframe has garnered over one million players online since opening its beta to the public earlier this year. WFs success has lead to a birth on Sonys PS4 as launch title this Nov. We managed to catch up with Associate Producer for the PS4 version of Warframe, Pat Kudrika to talk about the console build and what to expect.



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News::EGX: East Meets West in Assault Android Cactus' Bullet Hell | US Gamer

US Gamer: "We check out Australian indie developer Witch Beam Games' upcoming manic shooter Assault Android Cactus, and how it's drawn inspiration from Radiant Silvergun, Ikaruga and the distinctive Dreamcast-era 'Sega look.'"



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News::DualShockers ShockCast Ep. 144: GabeCube (FailCast III)

This week we talked about the recently announced SteamOS, as well as Grand Theft Auto V and the future of both the GTA franchise as a whole and Rockstar Games.



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News::How does GTA V's Los Santos compare to Los Angeles?

GameTrailers went on a tour of Los Angeles to compare the real city streets to that of Grand Theft Auto V's Los Santos. The video tour focuses on the big touristy spots around Santa Monica, with some glimpses at Hollywood too.

So how do the two compare? Pretty close for the most part. Santa Monica pier isn't as lively in Los Santos as in real life,

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/how-does-gta-v-s-los-santos-compare-to-los-angeles--262546.phtml

News::Just 5 More Minutes: State of Decay

Ethan Moses finds that he may care more for the wellbeing of his pack of digital survivors than he does for his personal wellbeing.



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News::Microsoft pledges 10 years of Xbox One support

"For us, it's not just about the launch date. It is about the start of the journey where the console will be improved and will be adapted and changed," Microsoft's Phil Harrison said at his Eurogamer Expo 2013 keynote. Xbox One is, according to the corporate vice president, looking at a "more than 10-year journey." Better strap in.

That time frame is to be expected of game consoles, I think. It's not so much the hardware that changes dramatically as it is the software -- the platform holder's strategy. For as down as some of us are on the Xbox One right now, think back to how your opinions of this current generation's systems have changed over the years.

PlayStation 3, I'm looking at you. Sony sure has turned it around. There's still hope that history will look back on the Xbox One favorably, even if it takes Microsoft years to reach that point. We can rest assured knowing that someone will be giving the company hell every step of the way.

Xbox One is a "more than 10-year journey" Microsoft says [GameSpot]

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News::Wizardry Steam Edition Review | PixelPerfectGaming

Dungeon crawlers rejoice. One of the longest running role-playing series in the history of computer gaming has arrived on Steam. Blurring the line between Dungeons & Dragons and science fiction, Wizardry is the very first game to introduce a sci-fi theme to the genre. The Steam Edition of Wizardry includes Pain of the Cosmic Forge, Crusaders of the Dark Servant and the last Wizardry ever made, Wizardry 8.



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News::FIFA 14 Review - Heading In The Wrong Direction

Mr. Kennedy of TheKoalition.com writes: EA Sports has had a long and storied history with the sport of football since they released FIFA International Soccer in 1993. Since that release, we have seen a brand new FIFA title released virtually every year since that initial football game and FIFA 14 is the latest in the long line of titles. EA's primary focus for FIFA 14 is to slow down the play and become more methodical. Players are encouraged to try and slowly build up their play through midfield and find a way through their opponents defense. This shows that EA were somewhat listening to the complaints of FIFA 13's mindless counter-attack style. The other added features includes "Pure Shot" which EA told us will "transform shooting, making every shot attempt feel real, and when players connect with the perfect strike, feel exhilarating." This means the higher-quality players will still be able to shoot rather effectively whilst losing their balance or being challenged for the ba...



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News::Shadow Warrior launch trailer brings us the touch

Shadow Warrior released today! Yay! It's a wonderful bloody and disgusting first-person shooter/slasher. It's also going to make Stan Bush's "The Touch" stuck in your head for the rest of the day.

The game retails for $39.99, but you can nab it for $35.99 through the special launch week discount. There's also the Special Edition of the game for $49.99 that includes the soundtrack, digital artbook, a Hotline Miami themed Katana, and the Serious Sam 3 sledgehammer.

We'll have our official review up soon, but in the mean time you can check out our guide for Shadow Warrior.

Read more...



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News::Jagex Tackling Gold Farming Head On

Jagex have made many changes to the game and now boast that Runescape is entirely bot free. This year they also celebrated the banning of 1.1 million subscriber accounts that have been involved in gold farming, removing over 3.7 trillion gold from the game.



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News::AMDs new Ruby techdemo captured

AMD showed off the new Ruby techdemo at their GPU techday. PCGH managed to grab a video of the impressive DX11 powered scene which features Tress FX technology known from Tomb Raider. They also have some more technical insights.



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News::Nvidia Announces Collaboration With Valve on SteamOS

Gameranx: "Nvidia and Valve have been working together for SteamOS."



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News::Call Of Duty: Ghosts hands-on preview and interview Call Of Duty is Call Of Duty | Metro

Metro: "GameCentral talks to the producer of the new Call Of Duty about everything from next gen AI and destructibility to competing with Titanfall."



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News::Operate on aliens in new Surgeon Simulator procedures

The Surgeon Simulator 2013 has come through for us all. There was another alternate-reality game hidden inside of this hilarious title from Bossa that sounded like a real headache to solve -- but it's been figured out, thankfully, and the reward for doing so is pretty great.

YouTuber MattShea369 walks through the process. To dive into the new surgery, start by going to the the brain transplant operation in space. There's a keypad on the right -- enter the code "296145." You'll return back at the office with a new VHS tape that has alien symbols. Toss that into the player to start operating on an alien. Quick question: What's a Gavichal?

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/operate-on-aliens-in-new-surgeon-simulator-procedures-262522.phtml

News::Final Exam receives a second batch of Monster Concept Art

Another week, another batch of media from Mighty Rocket Studios showcasing their upcoming action-horror sidescroller Final Exam, this time showing off another batch of artwork depicting the varied monsters players will get to decimate.



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News::Ex-Gears of War and BioShock Infinite dev announces new 2K studio

VideoGamer: "Rod Fergusson reveals he's launching a new studio for 2K Games."



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News::Indie Royale Alaska Bundle Launched

Hardcore Gamer: The Indie Royale Alaska bundle gives you six games (five known presently) for around $6. That $6 gets you a super-hard platformer in Electronic Super Joy, and a ton of strategy and tactical gaming in the form of March of the Eagles, Rigonauts, Sengoku - Way of the Warrior, and 99 Spirits.



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News::DICE Reveals Battlefield 4 Game Modes

Earlier today we announced the details for the BETA that is coming next week. Just a few moments ago, DICE again pushed some information out for gamers in regards to the Game Modes for BF4.



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News::Sideshow Collectibles Mass Effect Commander Shepard Statue Review [AnalogHype]

From AnalogHype.com: "Having that kind of confidence in the company made it easy to fork over $350 for what is now the most expensive collectible I have in my collection, the Sideshow Collectibles Commander Shepard from Mass Effect statue. "



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News::English version of the Pokemon Origins anime in the works

Okay, first of all that remix of the Pokemon Red/Blue theme is pretty damn great.

So yeah, the Pokemon Origins four episode anime will be coming to North America. The show will air on Pokemon TV on November 15, and will follow the story of the very first Pokemon game for the original Game Boy.

I feel like a kid again, what with this and how you can select from the original three starters in Pokemon X/Y .

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/english-version-of-the-pokemon-origins-anime-in-the-works-262543.phtml

News::The Top 5: Open World Games

Hot on the heels of Grand Theft Auto V-mania, the Gamer Horizon crew lists off their Top 5 open world games.



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News::Mortal Kombat: Legacy II is here at last

Machinima's live-action Mortal Kombat series has returned with season 2. Unlike with the first season, all ten episodes are live right now. That's pretty sweet, especially as I couldn't just stop with one episode here.

The production quality here is top notch, and I really liked the fighting sequences way more this season. There's still some overall bullsh*t with direction though. Like how episode five is basically episode four all over again. Uh, thanks for that Machinima.

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/mortal-kombat-legacy-ii-is-here-at-last-262528.phtml

News::Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag trailer discusses infamous pirates

The latest Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag trailer has Edward Kenway's voice actor, Matt Ryan, tell us a little bit about some of the more prominent pirates we'll be seeing in the game.



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News::Rocksmith 2014 adds Gold Motel to the setlist

Yet another fabulous track was added to the already spectacular Rocksmith 2014 setlist! Brand New Kind of Blue by Chicago-based indie-pop project Gold Motel, from their 2012 self-titled album will bring the setlist up to 47 tracks!



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News::Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn impressions: Proud to be an MMORPG

Ars Technica: "Revamp is unapologetic about ignoring accessibility trends, and it's better for it."



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News::Weekly Recommendation Mark of the Ninja

6aming's Jamie starts up a new weekly series on the site. The Weekly Recommendation will be his take on games he has been playing lately that you should give a chance. This week Mark of the Ninja.



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News::Check Out the Mighty No. 9 Documentary; 2.55 Million Mark Reached with New Stretch Goals

As the crew at comcept USA promised, theyve revealed a documentary for Mighty No. 9 in the latest update. The campaign has also managed to reach a new stretch goal for an Extra End Stage and Boss and two additional stretch goals have been added.



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News::Bleh: Batman: Arkham Origins has a season pass

Batman: Arkham Origins will have a season pass. Yawn.

For $19.99, you'll get these five downloadable content items: Gotham by Gaslight Batman skin plus Brightest Day Batman skin, new millennium skins pack, Infinite Earths skins pack, Arkham Origins Initiation, and an all-new story campaign.

The Initiation content will see you playing as Bruce Wayne before he becomes Batman, facing his final test to prove himself against his teacher Kirigi. This sounds like it will be kind of fun. As for the rest of it? Really? More skins?

Read more...



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News::Humble Mobile Bundle 2 debuts Star Command on Android

The Humble Bundle people are at it again, with the second official mobile bundle, though they have had other Android-based bundles before they started numbering. This is the standard Humble Bundle affair: pay what you want, designate how the money is allocated, pay more than the average for extras, grab some soundtracks for good measure, and then check back in a week when the bundle will "surprise" us with new additions.

To be honest, this grouping of games is a bit underwhelming. Reactions to Star Command were mixed (though Chris gave it a positive review), and Punch Quest was already a part of my Android library. The other titles are Time Surfer, Bloons TD 5, Ravensword: Shadowlands, and Carmageddon, none of which are really tickling my fancy. Regardless, the bundle is already doing just fine for itself, grossing more than $350,000 in its first day.

via destructoid http://www.destructoid.com/humble-mobile-bundle-2-debuts-star-command-on-android-262523.phtml

News::Game Tangents Interviews Neverending Nightmares Dev Matt Gilgenbach

Game Tangents interviews Neverending Nightmares and indie developer Matt Gilgenbach, who is also the man behind the unique space shooter, Retro/Grade. (Matt Gilgenbach, Neverending Nightmares)



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News::Destructoid- Review: Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

DT:For years, James "Angry Video Game Nerd" Rolfe has suffered the worst that retro gaming could toss at him for the sake of your amusement. Why does he do it? Is he a masochist? Does the rage that burns inside with every sudden death and game-breaking bug fill him with purpose? Why does the pain give him so much power?



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News::NBA 2K14 Review | Giant Bomb

Giant Bomb: "2K continues its tradition of eminently deep and thoroughly entertaining basketball simulations, albeit without many changes to its feature set."



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News::Rumour: Rush and Deftones in Rocksmith 2014?

Seems like there are more Unofficial Announcements these days than real ones from Rocksmith 2014. Yesterday, Orange Amps released a statement about the addition of their gear in Rocksmith 2014. The following is an excerpt from the PR: "The game features a range of Orange Amps including the Rockerverb, Tiny Terror, AD and OR series amps plus speakers such as the PPC412 and OBC810. These can be used to play over 50 new songs, in a range of new modes, using a completely redesigned interface and includes classic amp modelling and tracks by Orange artists including Rush, Deftones and Mastodon. Plus for the first time ever you can jam with a virtual band that dynamically reacts to what is played by the guitarist through the chosen amps." Wait a second, we knew about Mastodon with "Blood and Thunder," but Rush and Deftones are definitely new!



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News::Mighty No. 9 reaches another Kickstarter goal, adds extra end stage and boss

Mighty No. 9 has reached yet another goal in its Kickstarter campaign.



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News::Alan Jones on Formula One and Codemasters upcoming F1 2013

Stevivor's Nicholas Simonovski writes, "Recently, we had the opportunity to preview Codemasters latest installment to the F1 franchise, F1 2013. While there, we were able to sit down with former Formula One driver and the last Australian World Drivers Champion Alan Jones. Below, we discuss what the highlight of his career as a F1 driver was, what his favourite car to drive of all time is, and we get to the bottom of the age-old question: what makes a winning driver the drivers skill, the car or the team?"



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