News::Child of Light Review - This is my Joystick

Andy Corrigan of This Is My Joystick gives his take on Child of Light.



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News::Metro Redux screenshots showcase graphical improvements

Deep Silver has released a few more screenshots of Metro Redux , the remaster of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One this summer.

The package (also available individually) represents a great way to get into the series -- particularly the first game. Visual and gameplay improvements from Metro: Last Light are being carried back into Metro 2033 Redux, as detailed here. Last Light Redux will also look nicer, include all DLC, and have new features like "check watch" and "check inventory," though the cosmetic upgrades won't be quite so dramatic in comparison. At $24.99 per game, I might just bite.

Also, modes: there's a bunch of 'em. Ranger Mode for both titles returns, removing the HUD and increasing the difficulty. Then there's the choice to play with the 2033 Survival or Last Light Spartan play styles -- the former has limited resources, tougher AI, and slower reloads; the latter is more action-oriented and streamlined, with plentiful resources.

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News::It's Slime time: Household items to add some Dragon Quest flair to the home

You may not know this about me, but Slimes are one of my favorite things in the wide world of gaming. I've got this adorable little pair of earbuds, a plush Slime, a keychain, and even the PlayStation controller, but I need more. Until I get the tattoo I'm planning on someday, I can fill the void in my life with one or all of these Slime products for the home.

You've got Slime ice trays, a Slime glass, and a Slime hourglass all up for grabs, household items that belong in any Dragon Quest fan's domicile. Shame they're Japan only, but if you really want to buy one, I'm sure you can find a way.

Slime Ice, Slime glass, Slime time [Tiny Cartridge]

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News::Watch Dogs Review | Coin-Op TV

Overall Watch Dogs is extremely fun most of our complaints and hiccups out the interface and game were easily forgotten once we got an hour or two into the game. Watch Dogs also has a nice stealth mechanic in which you can use security cameras to navigate the area before tackling enemies something were anxious to see more in future games. The multiplayer/online element of Watch Dogs is a novelty and with limited fun factor but definitely something to praise the developers along the way.



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News::Watch Dogs Uplay and Season Pass Issues Fixed?

It looks like Watch Dogs might be getting past one of its launch woes. A note sent to me on my PS4 in the "important notifications from PlayStation" part of my inbox indicates that problems with the game's season pass have been fixed. Ubisoft also Tweeted this afternoon that "authentication" issues have been resolved, presumably making PC gamers' lives easier.

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News::Reading Rainbow wants to fly to consoles like PlayStation and Xbox

Confession time: Ever since the Reading Rainbow Kickstarter was announced earlier this week, we've been looking for a reason to write about it. It's a formative relic of our youths, how could we not want to discuss it? With the inclusion of a new stretch goal, that opportunity arises.

After being quickly funded for the initial $1M, Reading Rainbow's now aiming for $5M. If this becomes a reality (it's currently closing in on $3M), Reading Rainbow will be available on more platforms and in more classrooms. Gaming consoles (specifically PlayStation and Xbox) are one of these platforms that's being targeted.

This Kickstarter just keeps finding ways to grow. It's lofty to think it can go twice as high, but frankly, it can go anywhere -- including Sony and Microsoft's videogame consoles.

Bring Reading Rainbow Back for Every Child, Everywhere [Kickstarter]

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News::How Rocksteady and Warner Bros. tamed Batman

AWESOMEoutof10's Fraser Brown takes a look at how Rocksteady and Warner Bros. Games turned Batman into an easy to digest action hero. "Rocksteady and Warner Bros. have tamed Batman, making him simple and shallow. His weaknesses have been almost entirely removed, his utility belt is a Pandoras box that can tackle anything and his foes pose primarily physical threats. The Dark Knight and his realm have been boiled down into easily digestible trope-filled experiences that are easy to dip in and out of. Systems replace meaningful exploration of what it really means to be Batman. The counter system, detective mode, experience points these things make Batman just another video game action hero. Stripped of his vulnerability and complexity, all that makes him stand out is his kinky black costume."



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News::10 Updated Fixes for PAYDAY 2 Crashes, No Response, Black Screen, Out of Range, Overlay Bug, Low FPS

Overkill Softwares sequel to PAYDAY: The Heist, PAYDAY 2 is currently on a whopping 67% discount on Steam. Here's a troubleshooting guide fix persistent crashes, errors, and other bugs.



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News::So Many Me Coming to Steam and OUYA This Summer

Hardcore Gamer: So Many Me is a puzzle-platformer from the folks behind ARES: Extinction Agenda EX and Jigsaw Mansion.



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News::1001 Spikes also hitting Wii U, 3DS on June 3

We heard the PS4, PS Vita, and Steam versions of 1001 Spikes were coming June 3. Which is great and all, but I know a number of us were going to hold out for the game on Wii U or 3DS -- no need to! Nicalis has confirmed those releases are also happening on Tuesday.

What gives? Apparently, a few issues with these specific ports were found at the last minute -- but the company has decided to release 1001 Spikes as is anyway and update the game as soon as possible rather than delay. "Nintendo has assured us that an update could be issued within a couple of days of release to knock out those bugs," said Nicalis. "...we don't plan to leave our Nintendo fans behind on a game they've been patiently waiting for."

Not a great situation to be in, but assuming these aren't serious bugs, that decision is understandable. In better news, 3DS players who own any of Nicalis' previous games -- VVVVVV, NightSky, Cave Story, Ikachan, or Grinsia -- can save $5 on 1001 Spikes, bringing it down to $10.

As a fan of the original Aban Hawkins & the 1000 Spikes, Tuesday can't come soon enough. I haven't been paying too close attention to the new cast of characters, so 1001 Spikes should be a pleasant surprise. Up until the point at which it's death after death after death. It's inevitable.

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News::A. H. Preview This Is... - War Thunder

Geoff and Ryan cover War Thunder for This Is.



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News::Trials Fusion - Rainforest Rumble - Tropic Storm Track Challenge

Jack and Ray show you how to do the Rainforest Rumble - Tropic Storm Track Challenge in Trials Fusion.



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News::Radio Dtoid 038: Don't Porn on Podcast

_{Radio D is Dtoid's official community-focused podcast. Join Aaron "Mxy" Yost (Forums Admin), ConorElsea.com (US Community Manager), Kyle MacGregor (Contributor), Mr Andy Dixon (when he shows up) and maybe, possibly Beccy Caine (when she shows up even less) as they talk about their favorite Dtoid community happenings!}

This week on Radio Destructoid: Conor hates sports (again), Beccy threatens violence upon sleeping community members, Mxy shows off his new hardware, Kyle reminisces about Chinese food, and jackal27 explains why the Wii U doesn't totally suck.

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News::Watch Dogs 100% Guide: Chess Master Level 10

SURVIVAL PUZZLE SOLUTIONS Heres a complete walkthrough designed to help you beat all 10 Survival Puzzle games. Once you complete all 10, youre that much closer to 100% and a brand new bike!



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News::Watch_Dogs May Hurt PC Gaming

CCC Says: "A few weeks ago, I conducted an experiment. A friend of mine was given 3,000 dollars to buy a brand new gaming laptop. We decided to try and match one to current gaming spec, and we used Watch_Dogs as our measuring stick. Unfortunately, we were in for a bit of a harsh surprise. We literally couldnt find processors or graphics cards good enough to meet the recommended specs for the game. Our only choice was to include multiple discrete graphics cards working at once. We decided to try again with a desktop and had more success, but we still had to drop way more money than we wanted to."



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News::Brain Teasers And Space Exploration in The Fall - Review | Cliqist

Julie Morley writes: "First off, The Fall is an action platformer with some point and click gameplay. It's dark, atmospheric, but most importantly, creepy. Everywhere you turn there will be something a little bit unnerving, whether it is a corpse hanging from a cross or rodents skittering all over the place. Over The Moon Games did their job when it came to adding a nice touch of suspense."



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News::Mantle API Can be Ported to Microsofts DirectX 12 Easily AMD Releases White Paper

AMD has just dropped the mother of all bombs. Apparently Mantle API can be ported to DX12 very easily. Infact, it is easier to port to DirectX 12 than DX11 is. That means that developers should now have zero incentives to not use Mantle API.



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News::Tropico 5 Review | GameGrin

GameGrin's Ryan Davies writes: "Tropico 5 has put me, as a reviewer, in quite an awkward situation. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with the game and will probably be sinking plenty more hours into it after writing this article. Yet despite this, most of my journalistic thoughts are centred around the single phrase: this is basicallyTropico 4."



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News::Wildstar Ready to Open the Floodgates; Live Stream Giveaways Happening All Weekend

Gamecrastinate- The wait is finally over, players eager to experience Wildstar for the first time will get to do so later this evening when the game officially launches to the public. To celebrate the launch, NCSoft is streaming live and giving away prizes all weekend on Twitch.tv



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News::10 Internet Mysteries Nobody Has Solved

News::Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies NDA Partially Lifted - Details Inside

Gamecrastinate- The NDA for Relics upcoming standalone mutliplayer expansion, Company of Heroes 2: The Western Front Armies, has just been partially lifted. The testers that have experienced the game up to this point are now allowed to divulge some details before the release on June 24th. Weve compiled a bunch of info about the upcoming game below.



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News::MMO Essentials - NPC Factions

There are a number of important features that are commonly found in a strong mmorpg. These can range from a robust crafting system to player housing to guild functionality. One of these essentials are NPC Factions.



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News::Monochroma review | GeekNifty

Monochroma goes out to be a minimalist puzzle adventure, but is bogged down by technical issues and no plot.



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News::Transistor is Fancy, but Forgettable

Transistor is a good game, but Matthew Byrd of Screen Robot thinks it might have done better to learn a couple of lessons from its past.



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News::Stranded Review - A Pixelated View

This in depth review of the indie game "Stranded" showcases everything right and wrong with the game. Anybody who's even remotely interested in its beautiful visuals and mesmerizing atmosphere should check the review out.



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News::The Wolf Among Us: Episode 4 In Sheep's Clothing Review | TwoDashStash

Cris Jensen from TwoDashStash writes: With such a spectacular ending in Episode 3: A Crooked Mile, the bar was set high for the fourth episode, In Sheeps Clothing, to be another amazing entry in the series. However, In Sheeps Clothing took a step back and slowed things down. Although I was disappointed with the end result, this episode finally revealed some secrets that Ive been eager to learn about.



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News::The 10 Most Successful Video Game Franchises

Over the years, the video game industry has developed some of the most successful franchises in entertainment media. With the industry now growing at a faster rate, take a look at some of the best and most consistent video game franchises.



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News::Delay Bandwagon: List of Video Games Delayed to 2015

Nerdacy: "It has become customary to announce a game about one year in advance and then delay it another year so gamers can prepare themselves mentally to either be let down or completely wowed. It is good that publishers are allowing developers to continue working on their games so they can be truly completed when gamers purhcase them. The problem is, though, that there are simply too many developers delaying games these days. Here is a list of the major delays that have occurred in the recent months."



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News::Are Modern Military Shooters Finally on the Way Out?

Hardcore Gamer: For the entirety of the last console generation, first person shooters were the most popular and most prominent genre within gaming. Shooters on consoles had been steadily gaining popularity ever since Halo: Combat Evolved first came out back in 2001, but it wasn't until Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare in 2007 that shooters became the clear-cut most popular genre in the gaming mainstream. Call of Duty 4 didn't only launch the series and shooters in general to a new level of unprecedented success, it also ushered in the dominance of the modern military shooter, which would last for the entirety of generation seven. But is it fading in generation 8?



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News::Glenn Beck's Game Rant Wasn't Right, But it Wasn't Wrong, Either

When media personality Glenn Beck attacked Watch Dogs and gaming in general, he wasn't entirely in the wrong. But he did sort of make a fool of himself.



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News::Princess Merida and Maleficent are coming to Disney Infinity 2.0

If you're looking forward to Disney Infinity 2.0, you'be probably got a fantasy list of characters in mind that you'd like to see as figures. Well, Frozen's already been done. How about Maleficent and Brave's Princess Merida? Both characters are fiery in their own respective ways and are joining the ever-expanding selection of Disney Infinity toys. And you'll probably want to pick them up, too.

Merida has a bow and combo to lay waste to enemies with a hale of arrows, and additional ice powers to freeze enemies. Maleficent is outfitted with magical projectiles, brambles, and ravens that you can summon to attack your foes.

You can pick up Maleficent and Merida this fall, and stay on the lookout for more familiar faces on store shelves.

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News::VS Episode 64 - Ray vs. Geoff

This week's VS brings you Ray vs. Geoff!



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News::Rage Quit - VVVVVV Part 2

Michael is back with the second installment of Rage Quit "VVVVVV."



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News::Watch Dogs: Did It Live Up To The Public's Lofty Expectations?

Now that you've had time to play a bit and take stock, would you say the game has met - or exceeded - your expectations? Or are you just disappointed?



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News::Kirk Cameron is Coming to Growing Pains

Smudged Cat Games has released their trailer for the next planned levels of Growing Pains.



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News::Front Towards Gamer -- Always Sometimes Monsters Review (PC)

Arbitrary storytelling and meaningless plotlines, Always Sometimes Monsters lacked some serious "game."



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News::5 Ways Watch Dogs is Like Assassin's Creed

Robert Workman (Prima Games): In Ubisoft's Watch Dogs, you play a high-tech hero (or villain, depending on your reputation) looking to take advantage of Chicago's ctOS system, all in the name of getting even with the criminals that killed your family member. Throughout the game, you'll be able to unleash high-tech havoc with the push of a button. However, as original as the game is, it actually has quite a bit in common with Ubisoft Montreal's hit series Assassin's Creed.



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