News::Thief - SweetFX vs. Vanilla screenshot comparison

We offer you a few images of a comparison between the original vanilla game and SweetFX mod. Make your game as dark as shadows.



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News::Dusting off Ubisofts I Am Alive

GamesAsylum looks back at Ubisoft's I Am Alive: "Its easy to consider I Am Alive as a forbearer to Ubisofts own ZombiU. The difficulty level is challenging but not unfair, while ammo has to be used sparingly. The final scoring page and retry system too bare some similarities, not to mention the setting a ruined city that was evacuated in a hurry. It was undoubtedly Dark Souls which influenced ZombiU the most, but I Am Alive should still be remembered for playing a part in shaping the Wii U system seller"



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News::Hearth Stone Pixel Judge Preview

PJ: First of all, let's address what Hearthstone actually is. Simply put, it is a card game akin to Magic: The Gathering. You have a health pool, a deck, you play cards, things die, and everybody has fun...apart from that guy who lost, of course. What makes it so good however, is Blizzard. Now I am not a Blizzard fanboy, but I must concede that everything Blizzard touches turns to gold. StarCraft is one of the most revolutionary RTSs of all time, with professional tournaments and leagues; Warcraft spawned a community larger than some countries; and Diablo is directly responsible for a global decline in productivity. Hearthstone has some big boots to fill, and my god, they burst at the seams.



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News::Thief - All Collectible Locations Guide

There are a total of 82 collectible locations in Thief. Finding all collectibles will earn you the What's Yours is Mine trophy or achievement.



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News::Team Karmaflow Releases Music Teasers

Team Karmaflow has released a couple of teaser sound clips showcasing some of the music that will be in their Rock-Opera video game, Karmaflow.



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News::The Best Japanese Indie Games Youve Never Played Sweet Home Edition

Allisa James from DualShockers finds really obscure Japanese indie games and writes about them. This month she cheats a little and writes about Sweet Home, a title that, while technically not "indie," is still an incredibly obscure game that inspired the Resident Evil series. It was the first survival-horror and helped pioneer the genre. Sweet Home is the tale of five people who venture into the abandoned mansion of famed artist Mamiya Ichirou, intent on filming a documentary while trying to restore Mamiyas works. Upon entering the mansion, the group discovers that the ghost of Lady Mamiya, Ichirous wife, haunts the place and she does not intend to let the intruders escape with their lives. The crew must try to find a way out of the haunted mansion alive and lay Lady Mamiya to rest once and for all in the process.



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News::The Simple Gamers #56 A New Year

After a long holiday and much battery recharging we are back. This episode we catch up on all the crazy stuff we missed from Playstation Now to Shia Labeouf all the way down to Flappy Birds removal, as well as much more recent news featuring a confused 50 cent, next gen graphics that really are next gen and Titanfall.



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News::Gamers-Association: BeatBlasters III Review

Gamers-Association editor Ridge sat down to review Chainsawsome's debut title BeatBlasters III.



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News::Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare Now Available

Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare features adored favorites in the series, such as the Peashooter and Sunflower, along with a new cast of characters including Ice Cactus, Hot Rod Chomper and all the Zombies players can get their hands on. Players can jump into three distinct modes including two 12 vs. 12 competitive multiplayer modes called Garden & Graveyards and Team Vanquish, or a four-player co-operative mode called Garden Ops. An amazingly deep set of customization options gives players an opportunity to personalize plants and zombies with fun costumes, items, hats and more, some of which give all-new abilities to each of the characters.



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News::Our Week in Games - Week 71 [The Reticule]

Chris and Nick from The Reticule are back with another edition of Our Week in Games. Chris editorialises about Matt Lees and Cara Ellison's Patreon projects before talking Battlefield while Nick has some words on ARMA 3.



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News::Reworked Xerath champion review

Riot completely reworked Xerath in a recent patch. His new kit upset a lot of veteran Xerath players who believe he is weaker now but that is not exactly true. Xerath is actually much stronger now. His new kit caters to a very specific style of play and you can be very successful with him if you utilize it properly. He was meant to be a long distance artillery champion and his new abilities definitely work towards that end.



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News::Oculus Rift and Elite: Dangerous - Impressions

Andy from PC Gamer magazine gives his impressions of the upcoming space sim Elite: Dangerous while using the VR headset and joystick controls.



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News::Ubisoft: 'Assassin's Creed 4's' Caribbean world hit new milestone of credibility

Those of you who were able to experience Assassin's Creed 4 this past year know the type of detail and authenticity that went into the Caribbean world that made up Assassin's Creed 4. Taking the game onto next-generation consoles was a terrific step-up from the current-generation version of the game and we had the chance to speak with Assassin's Creed 4 game director, Ashraf Ismail, about the world of the Caribbean as well as the work Ubisoft did.



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News::Ubisoft on Assassin's Creed 4's Edward and the type of hero fans can expect next

We do not know who the next Assassin's Creed protagonist will be, but from our experiences with previous series' installments we do know the type of hero we will see. In an exclusive interview with Examiner.com, we had the chance to speak with Assassin's Creed 4 game director, Ashraf Ismail, about the types of characteristics and matching traits Edward had when it came to the Caribbean, and he further stated that the next hero would also reflect the same parallel traits.



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News::Halo 2 Let's Play

With the rumor that Halo 5 will be coming out this year Adam from NoobFeed has decided to revisit a classic Xbox title, Halo 2. One of his favorite games of the Xbox generation and his most played online game of all time.



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News::Ikaruga Review [The Reticule]

Steph Woor writes - "But this only really explains the long tail of the experience. For all the zen-like, dot-eating mastery that youll strive for in the long term, Ikarugas early appeal is sustained remarkably effectively by the base elements of gaming that were often so quick to dismiss. Developed for the now antique hardware shared by the Dreamcast and Naomi arcade board, Ikaruga isnt exactly pumping polygons, but it still looks fantastic."



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News::Interview: Bethesda's Pete Hines on the legacy of Wolfenstein and the ESO subscription model

CVG: In his role as VP of PR and marketing at Bethesda, Pete Hines has helped ship some of the company's biggest games, including The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim and Fallout 3. While the company remains coy on the inevitable announcement of Fallout 4, Bethesda will ship three titles this year: Wolfenstein: The New Order, The Evil Within and The Elder Scrolls Online. All are interesting for the way they seem to shirk conventional publishing wisdom in 2014: one is a single-player FPS, another is a survival horror game and the last is a subscription-based MMO. In the interview, conducted during a recent Wolfenstein preview event in Sydney, we touch on Bethesda's willingness to pursue genres and models the rest of the industry is avoiding, the legacy of the Wolfenstein IP, and whether any new titles are set to be announced in 2014.



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News::Scribble: Titanfodder

The Titanfall beta revealed a solid fun new FPS for us all to play with in the near future. It also revealed some dismal NPC AI.



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News::Does a Porn Parody Game Treat Elizabeth With More Respect Than Bioshock Infinite?

Maddy Myers argues that porn parody BioCock Intimate portrays a stronger version of Elizabeth Comstock than BioShock Infinite.



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News::Steam developers can now start sales without Valve

Developers with games on Steam can initiate sales without seeking approval from Valve now that new Steamworks tools have gone live. Promotions can be scheduled up to two months in advance and the discount percentage and sale promotion can also be customized.

It's worth mentioning that game discounts have a maximum run time of two weeks and promos for an individual title have to be spaced at least two months apart. Keeping that in mind, we're not likely to be flooded with Steam sales -- at least not any more than usual.

It's nice to see Valve give developers more autonomy. Sweet, delicious freedom.

Steamwork developers now can self discount their games without Valve approval [reddit]

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News::Ryan's Most Anticipated Games of 2014

Gamerspective's Ryan counts down the games he's most looking forward to this year.



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News::Hello Grim Fandango, Goodbye Tank Controls

A modder has removed the tank controls from Grim Fandango



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News::Universe Projects Finishes 1st Development Phase, Plans Dogecoin Integration

T1 - As far as ambitious projects go, trying to recreate the entire universe for a game is probably 'the' unreachable apex. Thats exactly what Universe Projects is trying to achieve though, and the indie devs working on it have just completed the first phase of development a working prototype of the games Void Space area.



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News::Thief Review | The Controller Online

Scott from The Controller Online writes: "With series reboots being all the rage these days, it was only a matter of time before the original stealth action series was once again thrust into the spotlight. Or, more correctly, the ruddy light of a glowing torch. Its been ten years since the last Thief game, and sixteen since we were first introduced to Garrett, but today we finally get to step back into the shadows with the simply titled, Thief."



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News::Oh really? Xbox One named a 'Product of the Year'

Microsoft can add a bit more hardware to the Xbox One's trophy case. The Xbox One has been named the Product of the Year in the home entertainment category by the Consumer Survey of Product Innovation.

While more than 45,000 people voted, there's no mention of what sort of qualifications those surveyed needed to have. Regardless, Xbox One joins the illustrious ranks of the likes of Dial Coconut Water Hydrating Body Wash and Duncan Hines Red Velvet Cupcakes as winners.

This victory might ring more hollow than it first appears.

Xbox One Named a 2014 "Product of the Year" Winner [Xbox Wire]

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News::ADG Short And Simple Review: Thief | EGM

ADG reviews the contraversial Square Enix & Eidos Montreal title, Thief.



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News::Rumor Battlefield 4 Naval Strike Emerges March 18, According to Origin

MP1st - If EAs game client Origin is anything to go by, Battlefield 4s Naval Strike expansion, the games third set of DLC, is arriving on March 18.



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News::Cloudbuilt Preview: Building Towards Cloud 9 | GamerTell

From the article, "Videogames are the perfect medium for capturing the joy of movement. The best games engage you from the first button press, giving the act of movement both weight and power. Enter Cloudbuilt, where you traverse abstract structures in the clouds using jetpacks, wall running, and wall jumps. Youll need to chain it all together if you want to successfully overcome the obstacles ahead."



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News::Call it a Comeback? Jane Jensen on the Return of Story-Driven Adventure

Gaming Trend talks to award-winning game designer Jane Jensen, best known for the Gabriel Knight series, about the so-called "return of adventure". Jensen also discusses her upcoming game Moebius, and shares what it's like to work with Phoenix Online Publishing.



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News::MXGP on PS Vita isn't a Port of its Console Counterpart

PQube and Milestone showcased the PlayStation Vita version of MXGP: The Official Motocross Videogame by revealing some brand-new details and releasing a gameplay trailer for the handheld edition of the adrenaline-filled game.



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News::Minecraft update 1.7.5 released

GameZone: As promised, Mojang has released Minecraft update 1.7.5. The "relatively small" update adds mini game support on Minecraft Realms and includes several server-side performance improvements and bug fixes. Since the network protocol hasn't changed, the 1.7.5 update is compatible with 1.7.4 servers.



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News::[Continue Play] Defining Moments: The Voices of Tamriel

These days, when someone mentions The Elder Scrolls franchise, either Skyrim or the upcoming The Elder Scrolls: Online comes to mind. Not so for me. For me, its always been The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion. As opposed to the super-serious tundras of Skyrim, Oblivion always reveled in its abrupt vainglorious cheesiness, and fully embraced its ridiculous premise. Here you are, running around the world of Tamriel, protecting the legacy of an emperor voiced by Sir Patrick Stewart, with about all of eight major voice actors to guide you through the world.



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News::Indie Gala Rise of Flight Bundle Soars High

Hardcore Gamer: Indie Gala is supporting the rise of flight with a brand-new bundle. For $1, you can get Hippocampal, QBQBQB and its OST, and the excellent Saturday Morning RPG.



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News::This is Possibly the Best Scene in Castlevania Lords of Shadow 2

GameNGuide: Where do I begin with Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2? Well, I guess with how amusing it is. I fear that a lot of my enjoyment for this game comes from its unintentionally funny scenes and writing, but it's so difficult for me not to love it, regardless.



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News::Tropico 5 Beta Sign-ups Open

Do you want the chance to play the upcoming fifth instalment of the Tropico series? Under the wise and benevolent guidance of El Presidente, players can help make Tropico 5 the best game possible by taking part in a Beta test this March.



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News::Exploring The Slipperiest Slopes of SNOW | Hardcore Gamer

What is SNOW? That's a good question, and one with multiple answers. SNOW, at surface value, is a skiing/snowboarding kinda-but-not-really simulator-like game with a strong focus on performing tricks and multiplayer challenges.



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News::Five Facts - Variety Pack #3

Jack and Geoff bring you the third Five Facts Variety Pack and cover Saints Row, Mortal Kombat vs. DC Universe, Minecraft, Doom, and Wolfenstein 3D.



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News::Lets Build in Minecraft - Geoff's Anatomy Part 2

Gavin, Ryan, and Ray are back with the second part of Lets Build in Minecraft - Geoff's Anatomy.



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News::Yes, really: There's a new Razor scooter game coming

Remember the whole Razor scooter fad? Like, from back in 1999? And when there were even games about it back on the PlayStation 1? Well here I am in 2014 writing about the development of a new Razor scooter game in the works for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Wii U. I can't believe I just wrote this sentence.

Renegade Kid (makers of such titles as Moon, Dementium, Mutant Mudds Deluxe ) are developing Razor Global Domination Pro Tour, which will be out sometime in 2015. How there is a market for this at all is just beyond me.

Seriously, is someone pulling a prank on us? Did I get sucked into a parallel dimension?

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News::Former PixelJunk devs' Nova-111 looks real clever

The concept of "real-time" has begun bleeding into the otherwise turn-based world of Nova-111 , a super-neat-looking game from ex-PixelJunk developers. I'd recommend watching this trailer to get a better handle on what that means, exactly. In short: "good things."

I got a bit of a mobile vibe from the footage, but Nova-111 is thankfully planned for release on PC, Mac, and Linux this year. As much as I like the look of the aforementioned gameplay premise, it's the sci-fi theme and charming personality that push this one over the top for me.

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News::Deadspin Anti-Gay Bill Could Cost Arizona The Super Bowl | Gizmodo How Bad Is California's Drought?

News::NASCAR '14 Daytona 500 race gameplay

VVV: "If you're American and an avid NASCAR fan, chances are you will have heard of something called the 'Daytona 500' race last weekend. So, to honour this momentous motorsport event, our own US correspondent and resident NASCAR enthusiast Cody takes us on a grueling 10 lap race around the famous circuit in the NASCAR '14 game from Eutechnix."



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News::[Continue Play] Review: Max Payne 3

Max Payne is not doing well. A barely-functioning alcoholic and painkiller addict, Max is a man on the brink of self-destruction. At every turn, Max needs a pill. He needs a drink. He cant cope without a glass bottle in his hand, or a plastic one in his pocket. Hes killed hundreds, survived countless shootouts, and now hes drifted from bad to worse, working security detail for the wealthy Rodrigo Branco in sunny São Paulo, Brazil.



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News::RPG Maker VX Ace gets Steam Workshop support

Since RPG Maker first launched on Steam, one of the biggest requests from fans was to integrate with Steam Workshop so that they could share their resources and projects. The good news? Thats now a reality. RPG Maker VX Ace allows you to share resources, games and projects with the rest of the world. Theres even an abundance of free content already available for people to download.



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News::The Goofy Religions Of 'Twitch Plays Pokémon,' Explained

News::KOTOR 3 Fan Game In Development

KOTOR is still today one of the most popular Star Wars games ever made and the irony of it is that when it was first announced, many people questioned the fact that Star Wars would make an RPG and that it would be any good. Imagine the surprise once fans got to check out this amazing game?



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News::Sell your eggs to afford these fine Assassin's Creed bags

Like Ubisoft and Assassin's Creed, do you have more money than you know what to do with? Buy these $500 Black Flag bags, then.

Yes, they’re not cheap. But both bags are made with Italian full-grain bovine leather, with authentic details and exquisite workmanship. And both bags are extremely limited: only 100 of each have been produced – so once they’re gone, they’re gone for good.

Actually, I'm cool with both the messenger bag and sailor bag. Game merchandise is usually tacky and cheap. These are actually sort of nice. Not $500 nice, but nice. Maybe reach a healthy middle ground next time, Ubisoft. Something more accessible to all fans than a premium limited 200 run that costs more than the consoles the series is played on.

It reminds me of when Resident Evil 4 came out and I wanted a replica of Leon's jacket. Probably for the best that never happened. What am I, some kind of nerd?

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News::The Daily Five: Harsh Gaming Truths

"But as with anything else in life, theres a seedy underbelly. Once you catch a glimpse of it, every gamer has to deal with some hard truths, even if they werent ready to hear them just yet. With that in mind, here are some of the truth bombs that everyone needs to know." - Joe Garcia



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News::Immersion in gaming: Less is definitely more

Immersion in gaming isnt a million miles away from dating: if you come on too strong with back-story and exposition, youre potentially turning off your audience instead of intriguing them.



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