Thursday, February 20, 2014

News::Whats Next for BioShock Here is what we want

onPause writes: While I want to weigh in on the WILD speculation as to how and why Take-Two and / or Ken Levine have decided to shut the doors on Irrational Games as we know it I wont because it is just that speculation. What I will comment on is BioShocks future and what we want to see from the beloved franchise.



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News::Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty - New Screenshots

Oddworld Inhabitants and Just Add Water have released a new set of screenshots for the remake of Oddworld: Abes Oddysee.



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News::VS Episode 51 - Ryan vs. Jack

In this week's episode of VS, Jack challenges Ryan to a little game of trivia. Who will know more random facts?



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News::Nidhogg Review - The Refined Geek.

Nidhogg is a deeply tactical fighting game thats been distilled down to its very core. The simple graphics, distilled game mechanics and ultimately satisfying battles makes Nidhogg simple to pick up but incredibly difficult to master.



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News::Titanfall Beta Impressions [Super Bunnyhop]

George from Super Bunnyhop takes a look at the public beta of EA's Titanfall. Is Titanfall CoD with mechs? The answer(s) may surprise you.



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News::Strike Vector review | CheatMasters

Avoiderdragon:While casual gaming is something that most people gravitate to as a source of entertainment and momentary excitement, there are those who wish for something more. They reach out to more substantial experiences that demand full immersion into gameplay, to the point where they even come up with their own ways of playing through various means. Most would not understand such games, but such phenomenon can be seen in other things like sports and art as well. With video games being such a kaleidoscopic medium, something like Strike Vector surely has a place in this world.



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News::Goldbeard Review (PC) | CriticalIndieGamer

(CriticalIndieGamer) Goldbeard is a simple blacksmith, in his workshop slaving away on a new tool when the Queen bursts in. She is quick to inform him that the King and his associates have gone out of control! Theyve spent all the gold! Not a problem, we can make more. Theyve eaten all the food! Thats not so bad, well grow more. Theyve drank all the ale! What!? That alone gives our bearded little protagonist incentive to go forth on a mighty quest.



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News::Starbound releases Hotfix 4 for Enraged Koala, stops container deletion

The last thing you want in Starbound is for all your stuff to go missing. Luckily, Hotfix 4 should put a stop to that.



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News::Thursday Throwdown: Are AAA Studios Dying?

" That makes us wonder: If a high-profile studio that releases a multi-million selling critically-acclaimed title can still be shut down, does this mean that AAA studios as we know them are going the way of the dodo?" - Velox



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News::Strider review - XB1

Games like Strider live or die by their pacing; sadly Double Helix has struggled to find an appropriate balance between style and substance.



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News::Strike Vector Review by The Black Panel

The Black Panel writes: Strike Vector is a multiplayer game of futuristic flight with a focus on fast and furious gameplay. It ticks all the boxes youd expect, but it continuously falls short of its potential. It all also falls short of becoming a memorable experience. Lacking a decent tutorial or solo mode, Strike Vector isnt exactly encouraging you to come back for more. Best to wait for the next round of Steam sales for this one.



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News::Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball Preview | Saving Content

Scott takes a look at the recently approved on Steam Greenlight, Robot Roller-Derby Disco Dodgeball. Steam Greenlight overview: "Disco Dodgeball is a first-person dodgeball game set in skate park / dance club arenas with jet-powered robots and a monster truck announcer. It's also one of the most insanely fun multiplayer experiences you've ever had. The game combines skillful projectile warfare and fast, fluid motion. Launch yourself off ramps, catch dodgeballs in mid-air, and dunk them down upon the opposing team. Master several special skill shots - like rebounds, alley-oops, and long-distance aerial kills - for extra points and bragging rights. "



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News::SpeedRunners Level Editor Launched

Alissa from Twinfinite writes, "Epically fast platformer speedrunning game SpeedRunners has released a level editor to the Steam Workshop today. The editor was a product of a decision to shift the game towards more user generated content."



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News::Up to 75% off on a bunch of Ubisoft games on Steam

Guys, holy sh*t. The Sum of all Fears is 35% off! This is the best news ever!


Okay, so the real news is Ubisoft's entire catalog is up to 75% off. The sale starts today, and goes on until February 24. Worthwhile titles on discount include Driver: San Francisco, Rayman Origins, Rainbow Six: Vegas 2, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon , and so much more.


Seriously, there's something for everyone here.


Up to 75% off on a bunch of Ubisoft games on Steam screenshot






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News::IGDA vs. King - Fight!

A look into the ongoing war between King and the rest of the world.



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News::Aderyn's Cradle Interview - Bringing Back Free Will | Leviathyn

Samuel was able to get in touch with Mojo Game Studios about Aderyns Cradle, the action RPG trying to get funded on Kickstarter, and ask a few questions about gameplay, story, and progression.



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News::Ten Games I Finished During Georgias Snowpocalypse

Max Level: It was pretty much the apocalypse here in Atlanta last week. If you walked through the grocery store, youd more than likely encounter people rushing between the picked-over aisles, desperately collecting whatever canned foods they can get their hands on. In the dairy section, theres a family of 4 clinging to the last gallon of 1% milk as ravaged shoppers descend upon them. Loaves of bread had become the new currency, and some were even selling their first-born for a chance at a whole wheat dinner. No, zombies havent invaded we just faced a few inches of snow and ice.



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News::SimCity Meets Deadwood in 1849 Gameplay

Grab it Magazine has revealed a new city-building game set during he Californian gold rush.



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News::Octodad Dadliest Catch Review: I Am The Octopus | StickTwiddlers

Octodad: Dadliest Catch is at its very core a game where you play an octopus disguised as a man attempting to make it through daily life. During Mike's time playing the game, he found himself only taking this very cosmetic look at the title when upon reflection it actually says a lot more than Ha, look at the octopus falling about!



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News::Serena Review Putting the Click in Point and Click | Twinfinite

Alissa from Twinfinite writes, "Alone in a cabin in the woods, one man must piece together the fragments of his missing memories to discover where his wife has gone and what has become of his life. While the basic premise is familiar enough, Serena manages to do some things exceptionally well even though it falls short in many other areas."



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News::Toy Fair New York 2014: Blizzard Licensed Products

During a visit to the Toy Fair, Blizzplanet found the 9-inch Diablo III Lord of Terror action figure and the El'Druin sword prop replica at the NECA booth. Both Blizzard Entertainment licensed products are slated to ship on April 2014.



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News::1954: Alactraz - Busting Out March 11 on Steam and GOG

Set in 1950s San Francisco, Joe and Christine are far from your average 'picket-fence' family. Joe is serving 40 years in Alcatraz for armed assault, while his wife is left to deal with the gangsters still gunning for their cut.



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News:://N.P.P.D. RUSH// - The Milk Of Ultra Violet Review | Dealspwn

Dealspwn writes: " Mad as an organ-harvesting Teletext-powered cybernetic junkie police bike, this raw and experimental indie shooter is certainly not for everyone. Perhaps even anyone. But //N.P.P.D. Rush// has got real soul, and can you put a price on that? Considering the offensive staircase minigame and near-total lack of polish, £2.99 is probably about right."



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News::Gawker Frat Houses Are Death Traps | Jalopnik Draco Malfoy Took A Lamborghini Through An In-N-Out Dr

News::You can now play Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam


Today is February 20, 2014, otherwise known as the day Plague Inc: Evolved came to Steam Early Access. It's $14.99 in its current "stable and polished" but feature-incomplete state.


Developer Ndemic Creations has explained what's available in-game now and what content is still on the way: "At the moment, you can play all of the core single player game with seven disease types and three cheat modes -- redeveloped from scratch for PC with significant enhancements. In the coming weeks -- we will be releasing regular (free) updates which will add in cooperative and competitive multiplayer, the mind-controlling Neurax Worm, zombie-making Necroa Virus, Speed Runs, Scenarios and the Custom Scenario Creator along with lots of other brand new features."


If that sounds reasonable enough to you, here's the obligatory link to the Steam page. Some people seem none to happy with the price point, as anticipated. Ndemic believes $14.99 to be "a fair price" as Evolved has all of the mobile game's expansions, new stuff like multiplayer and scenario creator, and "loads of new content updates" planned down the line.


You can now play Plague Inc: Evolved on Steam screenshot






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News::Bad Levels in Gaming History - Volume Three

SuperPhillip Central writes, "Level design has always been a feature of games that we've marveled at. There's a big difference between a level that is frustrating due to challenge and a level that is frustrating due to design. Now, we aren't going to pretend that we are masters of creating excellent levels. No, we're very much not. However, we believe we've had enough experience playing games that we can weed out the good levels from those that are bad. This series of articles talks about the latter, where we focus on those levels that either poorly designed, frustrating for all of the wrong reasons, or just boring in general. (We have a series of articles dedicated to great levels anyway.) After we've exhausted our picks for this third edition of Bad Levels in Gaming History, help us come up with some more levels for future installments and your reasoning as to why your chosen levels are so bad."



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News::Jane Jensen's Moebius Will Release on April 15th

Hardcore Gamer: Moebius tells the story of an antiquities dealer named Malichi who gets mixed up in a very strange tale. Murder, conspiracies, and history seem to be favorite themes of Jensen's which means existing fans of her work will feel right at home.



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News::Titanfall Beta Preview | VGU

"The Titanfall Beta has been let loose and has taken the Xbox One and PC by storm. The game combines FPS action with new verticality and speed with the additions of parkour and jump jets. But of course, it isnt Titanfall without the Titans themselves. These massive mechanised monstrosities drop into the map and add to the havoc with big explosions, big fights and cataclysmic results."



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News::Richard Garriott's Shroud of the Avatar Gets Multiplayer Functionalities

Portalarium announced that a new build of Shroud of the Avatar is currently available to all backers. According to the team, players will be able to interact with other players in Shrouds virtual world via several social systems including chat and emotes.



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News::Find Out Where to Check the First Details About SXSW

Will you participate in the SXSW coming next month? If your answer is affirmative, then you will be in advantage if youll take a peek on Telltales and Gearboxs panel.



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News::New Thief Trailer Unveils Garretts Dark Story, New Gameplay

Square Enix and Eidos Montreal release a new Thief launch trailer revealing new secrets and action.



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News::Mystery Trackers: Raincliff's Phantoms Review | Casual Game Guides

Mystery Trackers: Raincliffs Phantoms takes you to the supposedly abandoned city of Raincliff following reporter Emilie Whites mysterious disappearance. Emilie traveled to Raincliff for what should have been a human-interest story on some strange happenings in the uninhabited town, but soon found things were not what they seem. Track down the invisible people who call Raincliff home in order to save Emilie in this chilling hidden object adventure game!



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News::Line of Defense Tactics: Tactical Advantage Review Your Best Defense Tactic is to Stay Away | COG

You could take the time to pay for, download and play Line of Defense Tactics: Tactical Advantage or you could smash yourself in the face with a hammer for free. Thats the impression it left as Lucas couldnt even stand to finish this atrocious title.



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News::Titanfall Beta Impressions | D+PAD Magazine

D+PAD's impressions of the Titanfall beta. "The core mechanics and dynamics of the game are clear to see, and they more than meet expectations. On this evidence, Respawn have indeed succeeded in raising the bar for first-person shooters and the biggest headache now for many people on March 14 looks like being how they will fit both Titanfall and that other game of the year contender, Dark Souls 2, into their limited window of leisure time."



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News::A Retrospective Look At The Best PC Games Of All Time

Simon From NAGF writes..."Asking what the best PC games are is a tall order to say the least. PC gaming is an institution and has so many great titles to choose from. Picking the best of these is somewhat futile, because everyone has their own opinion, but there are some games that are synonymous with the rise of the PC, and those are the titles we will focus on."



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News::The Cat Lady Review [Capsule Computers]

Chris Chu from Capsule Computer wrote: The Cat Lady is a horror adventure game developed by Harvester Games and published by Screen 7. The unique horror title focuses on the death of Susan Ashworth, and the journey shes forced to take prior to her eternal rest. The title is found on Steam, and was an indie title that was pushed through the Steam Greenlight Program.



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News::Monaco passes 500k sales, only 36k from XBLA


Developer Pocketwatch has announced Monaco: What's Yours is Mine crossed half a million sales following recent inclusion in the Humble Indie Bundle. According to the update, it's sitting at about 520k sold, with only half of the HIB sales included.


Well earned. Monaco is absolutely fabulous and I suggest you go pick it up, provided you have friends to play it with (especially locally). Especially because every game in the new Humble Indie Bundle is amazing. The Swapper! Guacamelee!


It seems XBLA sales for Monaco never picked up following early reports that they were disappointing. It apparently sold only 36k on the system.


Monaco passes 500k sales, only 36k from XBLA screenshot






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News::Octodad aiming for PlayStation 4 release in April

Young Horses remarked on Twitter that its goal is to release Octodad: Dadliest Catch on PlayStation 4 in April. Some of us were expecting a bit sooner than that, but "There was never a definite date, or delay," according to the studio.


"We'd love to have launched sooner, but it's our first console release ever and we want to do it right." Octodad will run at 1080p "with nice anti-aliasing." That is nice!


The team is also "considering" an Xbox One version, however such a port is not in active development or anything like that. "We are interested in it, but have not decided to do it yet."


I went ahead and bought the game on PC out of a lack of patience and it's exactly what I wanted/expected it to be: fun, funny, and occasionally frustrating. Given the choice, I'd have probably gone for the PlayStation 4 version instead just for the heck of it, really.


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News::Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z - New Screenshots

Team NINJA today released new screenshots depicting a fresh look into Yaiba Kamikazes chaotic plight showing off new bosses, harvested weapons, and an all-new environment featured in the upcoming YAIBA: NINJA GAIDEN Z.



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News::Sacred 3 - New Screenshots Unveiled

Deep Silver has released five new screenshots for Sacred 3.



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News::Tons of Star Citizen Art and Designs Showcase

Today, Star Citizen, an upcoming space trading and combat simulator title developed by Cloud Imperium Game, showed off tons of game arts and designs. As one of the most successful crowdfunded video games in Kickstarter, Star Citizen has now raised more than $38 million from over 382,000 backers. Why are so many people willing to support this game? You might find out the answer by looking at these images below.



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News::Banished Review [Horrible Night]

Ethan Moses: "The attention to detail coupled with the challenging premise makes Banished a solid choice for fans of simulation games that want a bit of an extra challenge. "



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News::Spellforce 2: Demons of the Past Review - Worlds Factory

Worlds Factory: "Our SpellForce 2: Demons of the Past review will help you decide if this expansion is worthy of your attention."



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News::Double Dragon: Neon Review: Mullets and High Fives All Day Long | eXophase

eXophase: "Double Dragon: Neon originally launched on Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network in 2012. The game wasnt perfect, nor was it for everyone. That said, it effortlessly captured the spirit of the 80s and offered mind-gushingly joyous beat em up action to the point that it was easy to overlook its shortcomings. Just about two years later, Neon is now on Steam, and its just as rad and worth playing partially because its so much fun, but also because its a hilarious throwback to a bygone era."



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News::Review: PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset

When I opened the box for the PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset there was a big, black hair waiting for me. A greasy one.


Greatness Awaits!


Review: PlayStation Gold Wireless Stereo Headset screenshot


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News::Contest: Win a custom Lighting Returns PS3!

Everyone's favorite corgi lover Dale North has in his possession a beautiful, hand-painted Lighting Returns: Final Fantasy XIII PS3 slim, and he wants to give it away to one of you amazing Dtoiders!


For a chance to win, we want you to dress up in your best Final Fantasy cosplay and post a pic of yourself in the comments! Any cosplay inspired by the FF universe is fair game, but you MUST be holding a Dtoid sign in your photo (so we know it's you). It's time to show your creative side!


You have until Sunday, March 16 (hey, that's our birthday!) at 11:59pm Pacific to enter, and the contest is open to anyone in the U.S. Good luck! And don't forget, our Huge members get automatic entry into all contests (as well as a bunch of other awesome perks). It's pretty great!


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News::USA Weekly Chart Week Ending 02/15/2014

PS4 46,764 (-28%) 2,472,914 3DS 44,762 (+3%) 11,990,006 XOne 30,975 (-9%) 2,191,466 X360 17,913 (+11%) 42,533,211 WiiU 17,093 (+16%) 2,257,672 PS3 16,269 (+17%) 25,963,511 PSV 7,046 (+20%) 1,719,240 Wii 6,850 (+23%) 41,459,412 PSP 1,699 (+27%) 19,792,496



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News::1954: Alcatraz Release Date Announced

Yami from Twinfinite writes: "Daedalic Entertainments new adventure game, 1954: Alcatraz, has piqued my interest."



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News::Review: Strider The Greatest Video Game Ninja Makes a Triumphant Return | Dualshockers

One developer that has been getting remakes right is Capcom. Bionic Commando and Ducktales were superb re-imaginings. Why did they work so well? Because the teams behind those respective games took the elements that worked, fine-tuned them, and added in enough new elements to keep things fresh. Its an approach that has been successful and Capcom have hit yet another home run by bringing back the greatest of all video game ninjas.



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News::Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare - Hands on Gameplay

The Hands on Gameplay of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare



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