News::Bravely Default story and gameplay video is a thrillride

A new Bravely Default trailer has been scattered to the four winds, providing a glimpse at the highly-anticipated role-player's alluring gameplay and story sequences. The foreboding and triumphant musical accompaniment is also quite captivating, and figures to be a draw for more than a few audiophiles.

Nintendo will release the long-awaited title in Europe on December 6. A North American launch will follow shortly thereafter in early 2014.

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News::The Sea Giving You Trouble? No Problem, Just Shrink The Moon

News::Accused Child Predator Allegedly Used Nintendo's SwapNote Service

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News::Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Will Also Receive A Companion App For Smartphones

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag is a new addition to the Assassin's Creed series. Changing the direction towards swash buckling pirates, Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag has received positive reviews from the gaming community. Black Flag focuses on naval adventures and takes you on for a ride as a pirate.



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News::Natural Selection 2 Review - AGR

Dinosaurs versus Space Marines Do I have your attention yet? Natural Selection 2 is a multiplayer only FPS game that is exactly that. Two asymmetrical teams face off for complete map control and obliteration of one another in a collection of space themed maps. You can either spawn as a human or alien in an effort to rid the location of your enemies while collecting resources to fuel research upgrades.



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News::Top 50 Games of the Generation: 30-21

Critically Sane continues its list of the top 50 games of the current console generation with numbers 30 through 21.



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News::COD Ghosts Tip: Completing Humiliation Field Orders

GearNuke: "Field Orders are a brand new addition in Call of Duty Ghosts that award you a random care package when completed. To get a chance to complete a Field Order, players have to first obtain a briefcase that spawns in certain game modes and then complete its condition."



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News::Proteus Review | GodisaGeek

GodisaGeek: "By discarding any semblance of plot, characterisation and conventional mechanics, Proteus is a brave and highly original title that forces you to use your imagination, and forges unforgettable memories through simple exploration and a sense of wide-eyed, almost childlike wonder. Everyone who plays Proteus is richly rewarded by an entirely unique, deeply personal experience that is defined by how they choose to approach it. If this is the way that games are heading, then the future is a place as bright and magical as these wonderfully realised, ever-changing islands ."



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News::Saints Row DLC Brings Pirate Ship Cars and Super Powered Costumes

For a game that gives you superpowers, its a surprise that Saints Row IV hasnt given you old school super costumes yet. And have you ever imagined driving a pirate ship down the road? Todays DLC, as viewed in the trailer below, gives you both traditional superhero outfits and pirate booty to enjoy, with the Super Saints Pack and Pirate Booty Pack.



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News::New Saints Row IV DLC is released

Today Deep Silver Volition (the projects developer) has released a new Saints Row IV DLC which is called "Pirate's Booty Pack". This add-on is already available on Steam, and it costs just $1.49.



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News::The Brotherhood launches Kickstarter to fund creepy isometric adventure, STASIS

If you like your indie adventure games chock full of terror and isolation, you might want to keep an eye on STASIS. Developed by independent studio The Brotherhood, STASIS is being described as a 3D isometric adventure that could be the lovechild of Sanitarium, Alien, and Fallout. Sounds like an solidly terrifying pedigree to us!



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News::Twinfinite: Demonicon Review - The Dark Eye, A Dark Tale

My initial impression of Demonicon was that it was a poorly made, low budget, European action-RPG. After getting through an awkward introduction, however, it opened up to be a great, somewhat poorly made, low budget, European action RPG. The story begins with your character Cairon having to go rescue his sister from a blood mage cannibal. It later opens up to be a tale about demonic pacts and the shaping of a religion, with a couple of fetch quests for good measure.



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News::COD Ghosts Tip: Use Wiretap during launch month

GearNuke: "Call of Duty Ghosts hit stores today and players who want to get the extra edge on launch will find this tip really useful. Wiretap is a brand new Perk introduced in Call of Duty Ghosts that costs 3 Perk points and is part of the Awareness Perk Class."



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News::Call Of Duty Ghosts Multiplayer Tips And Tricks From Mark Rubin - Part 4

Infinity Ward Executive Producer Mark Rubin explains how he likes to play multiplayer in Call of Duty: Ghosts in this exclusive interview.



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News::Gamespot- The Harvest Review

GS:The campaign in The Harvest takes about three hours to complete, and that's way too much time to spend with this action-heavy role-playing game.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts review - LogiaGamer

A classic all-purpose year: a new Call of Duty goes on sale. Beyond it is a very popular seller, quality is another matter, and apparently, this year we will not see any revolution. Indeed, the critics are unanimous: evolution is a read about last year's delivery, since innovation is not in any of its sections.



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News::GameStop ad (11/6 - 11/12)

This week's GameStop ad has gone live.



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News::Call Of Duty Ghosts Cinematics Compilation

This is the complete PlayStation 3 CGI cinematics compilation from the PlayStation 3 version of Activision and Infinity Ward's Call of Duty: Ghosts



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News::Call Of Duty Ghosts Extinction Tips And Tricks From Neversoft - Part 2

Neversoft developer Brian Bright offers tips and tricks on how to play Call of Duty Ghosts Extinction co-op mode in this exclusive interview



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News::EverQuest Next developer diary shows materials and tools

EverQuest Next posted a developer diary yesterday, showing off what the materials and tools will look like in Landmark. Players will start off with a copper pickaxe, and they will be able to start harvesting basic materials right away. Eventually they'll be able to do crazy things like carry lava around in a bucket, which is something that defies real-world logic and has to be inspired by Minecraft.

I can't even begin to scream loud enough to show how excited I am about this game. EverQuest Next and Landmark look like they are going to be amazing MMOs that will break away from the awful systems that plague most other MMOs out there. I want to run around in an online world with other people, and not have to worry about killing ten boars. I want to build a castle and toss rocks at everyone passing by.

Read more...



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News::Nether, interview with Chip Sineni - Worlds Factory

Another game enters the increasingly crowded subgenre of survival multiplayer games: it's Nether. Worlds Factory talked with the Creative Director about it.



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News::Gamespot- Angry Birds Star Wars Review

GS:My Luke Skywalker Angry Bird has crossed the blazing sands of Tatooine, survived the icy plains of Hoth, trained with Yoda in the swamps of Dagobah, fought Boba Fett in Cloud City, and is ready to take down Pig Vader in the final levels of the second Death Star. With a little luck, the right trajectory, and the boosted Force powers I picked up several levels ago, he might just make it.



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News::Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z 30 bloody screenshots

Check out some new bloody screenshots taken from Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z latest trailer.



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News::Edge- Battlefield 4 Review

Edge;As far as buzzwords go, Levolution is among the worst. Its Battlefield 4s central gimmick, though, and the natural conclusion to the destructibility introduced in 2008s Bad Company. Here, rather than blow neat holes in walls or knock down the odd house, you can destroy set-piece structures on every single one of the games multiplayer maps.



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News::Call Of Duty: Ghosts Review Scores: Proof Of A Downturn?

The review scores thus far haven't exactly been glowing, and that could indicate a definite franchise slip. Is CoD in need of another revolution...?



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News::Softpedia- Master Reboot Review

SP;More and more puzzle-adventure games are released each month and it's getting harder to find something that will differentiate one from the rest and bring at least one new mechanic or idea to the table. Among those that stand out we encounter Master Reboot, a first-person psychological adventure horror game.



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News::FIFA 14: 5 Reasons Why The Next Gen Version Will Be The Best Yet

"One of this years biggest-selling titles, the latest iteration in the long-running FIFA franchise has been a smash hit in the month or so since release, even toppling Grand Theft Auto V from the top of the UK sales charts. And the Electronic Arts venture looks all set to stay at the top of the proverbial league table for the foreseeable, with its upcoming debut on next generation machines tipped to earn its publishers yet more money. These are exciting times for the FIFA series, with producer Nick Channon stating recently that the PS4 and Xbox One version of 14 is 'the best we have ever made'."



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News::Lionhead is working on an unannounced project

A former employee for Lionhead, Franck Laurin, has a job on his Linkedin profile listed as "Senior animator- Fable Legends and Un-announced project. at Lionhead Studios". Lionhead is the studio behind games like Fable and Black & White, and it was founded by Peter Molyneux.

Lionhead has only released games in the Fable series since 2008, so it would be really awesome for them to create a new game, or to revisit Black & White. I'm sure this will turn out to be something related to Fable, but I can dream of playing Black & White 3 if I want to.

Rumor: Lionhead working on an unannounced project. [vgleaks]

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News::Wot I Think: Deadly Premonition | RPS Review

Deadly Premonition is often more confused than confusing, but if it stutters across your wavelength while it rambles between tones and stations, you might well join the cult.



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News::How To Survive Review | Awesome Games

Vince from Awesome Games writes: 'They say first impressions last, but if that was everything we had to go on in this industry then gamers would be rarely impressed any more. Bungled launches have become ubiquitous and dare I say, politically correct. But with digital distribution and online patching a simple automatic update away, the stress rarely lasts too long. Unless its SimCity.'



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News::CGMagazine Reviews: Lego Marvel Super Heroes

Its not a hard game by any means. Most puzzles are simple and straightforward, and missions always give you prompts as to which character is necessary for each obstacle. The boss fights are quite fun and tend to be varied in terms of events and strategy, though some patterns repeat over time. Again, theyre not hard, but its pretty fun to drop a crate on Juggernauts head or freeze him in a block of ice.



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News::Pixel Pacas | Carmageddon 2: Carpocalypse Now Review

Marcus of Pixel Pacas plays Carmageddon 2 and finds it incredibly gory, but ultimately lacking in the gameplay department.



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News::Pixel Pacas | Ethan: Meteor Hunter Review

Marcus of Pixel Pacas thinks Ethan: Meteor Hunter's most innovative concepts are unable to make it a noteworthy platformer.



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News::Battlefield 4: Top 5 Vehicle Tips

Check out these Top 5 vehicle tips for Battlefield 4



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News::FFXIV - Dhorme Chimera Kill Guide

Keronari of RageQuitCast.com is back with another kill guide. This time it is for Dhorme Chimera which players will know is an important part of the "Relic Reborn" quest that players receive after they finish their main story arc. Join him as he shows you the tactics and strategy for taking down this boss.



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News::COD Ghosts Tip: Sentries can be destroyed by knifing

GearNuke: "Call of Duty Ghosts is out today and heres a tip for all those starting their multiplayer playthrough today. Just like previous Call of Duty games the Sentry Gun makes a comeback in Call of Duty Ghosts in the Assault Strike Package, unlike Black Ops 2 and like games before it, the Sentries this time around can be destroyed just by knifing."



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News::Our Generation - Third Person Action Games

After covering First Person Shooters in part one of their hidden gems series, Codec Moments are looking at the Third Person Action genre. Always a main stay of any console generation, the TPA game has been taken to new heights over the last few years with the Uncharted, Mass Effect and Gears of War series, proving that if you get something right you can keep the sequels coming and make chest-high walls the most important feature of any game environment. The Codec Moments team have racked their brains and raided their game collections to bring you their favourites you might not have thought about playing.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts Review | 6aming

6aming's Patrick delves into the newest first-person shooter to release this year, Call of Duty: Ghosts. Get his verdict on this annual release inside.



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News::Midland gamers queue up for midnight launch of new Call of Duty

Hundreds of video game fans braved the freezing streets at midnight to be among the first to get their hands on the new Call of Duty game.



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News::Assassins Creed 4: Black Flag Review Didnt See That One Coming | WhatCulture

I warn you before you start reading, whilst this is by no means a professional review of the game, it is laced with witty sarcasm and spoilers so tread carefully.



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News::Writers Ramble ep 4 - Why do videogame movies suck?

On this week episode the Writers Ramble team discuss tons of game adaptations!



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News::Late to the Party: The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

Joseph Butler-Hartley finally plays Activision's the much maligned 'The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct'. And finds a lot to not love.



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News::Call of Duty: Ghosts Review | The Controller Online

Scott from The Controller Online writes: "Infinity Ward are back in the drivers seat of the Call of Duty series but those of you who were hoping for a Modern Warfare 4 are going to have to wait. Beginning a new chapter in the worlds most popular military shooter is Call of Duty: Ghosts. No, this isnt a Tom Clancy game, and though it does take place in the future, it isnt Black Ops 3 either. Ghosts is decidedly its own game, but can it stand above Infinity Wards previous work or will it fade into the background?"



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News::Diehard GameFAN: Paper Sorcerer Review

DHGF: Paper Sorcerer is still a bit rough around the edges with bugs and glitches that are being cleaned up, but its a five dollar Wizardry clone that still looks, sound and plays better than a lot of big budget releases from this year. The games plot takes a page from Wizardry IV, although its thankfully nowhere as difficult and its fun to be the bad guy for a change. Take heed though, as the party you choose at the beginning of the game is the bulk of your team for much of the game, so choose wisely. I cant empathize enough how impressed I am by Paper Sorcerer and how much fun it is to play. With a price tag of only FIVE DOLLARS, theres no excuse not to download this and experience it for yourself.



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News::What is Project Spark

It could be one of the most innovative games seen in a while, but how does a game for making games really work?



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News::Fondling Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

Our Fondling video series lets editors play the games for your entertainment purposes. They come in many flavors, but all taste equally sweet. Jae takes a look at Blizzards latest.



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News::Leviathyn Previews Crypt of the Necrodancer

Leviathyn gives you a run-down of how well Brace Yourself Games pulls off their unique new rhythm dungeon-crawler game.



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News::The Stanley Parable review

This ground-up remake of the cult Half-Life 2 mod expands The Stanley Parable in a dozen directions without altering its fundamentals. You are Stanley, or someone rather like him, an office worker whose job pushing buttons on command makes him happy until the day those commands abruptly stop. Leaving his desk to investigate, his subsequent actions are directed by a plummy narrator who guides him through the office facility and beyond to discover the truth. Alternatively, your actions are commented on, objected to or encouraged by a plummy game designer whose attempt to tell a straightforward story is derailed by the tricky agency of the person pushing the buttons.

The Stanley Parable is a game about walking from A to B that acknowledges the existence of the rest of the alphabet. As you approach a pair of doors, the narrator will indicate that Stanley takes the left one. Whether you do, and how you decide to follow up your revolt or acquiescence, tilts the game towards wildly different conclusions. A playthrough may only take minutes, but The Stanley Parable places you in a vast branching maze of choices that will take hours to map out.

Certain endings are discovered by following whichever critical path you settle on. A few are secreted away as jokes or Easter eggs, and may be stumbled upon by accident or treated as puzzles to be solved over multiple attempts. The most surprising are those that come when you ‘break’ the game by ducking into somewhere you shouldn’t be. Galactic Cafe’s attention to detail is astonishing, and when the narrator chimes in on what you’ve just done, the result is something like the payoff to a magic trick. There is little you can do that the developer hasn’t prepared for.

This responsiveness gives The Stanley Parable a sense of life that few games achieve. The relationship between player and designer is played out in realtime as a lively argument. And because The Stanley Parable is a dialogue, it feels far less didactic than a game about game design otherwise might. It is fun, even as it acknowledges that fun can be one of the most insipid concepts in a developer’s toolbox.

Moreover, The Stanley Parable is brave. It’s brave because it offers the freedom to define the parameters of your experience. It’s brave because it’s willing to explore the ways in which games manipulate players, and to extrapolate that point into a discussion of the way we are all manipulated by the structures of real life. It’s brave because it’s willing to make fun of itself. Are you interested in game design? Play it. Did you enjoy Portal’s sense of humour? Play it. Are you David Cage? Please, please play it.

The Stanley Parable is out now on PC.

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