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Monday, August 4, 2014

News::The GayStation 4 was purchased at a high price

The GayStation 4, as you may remember from last week, has finally been sold for a whopping 28,300kr, or roughly $4,105. That's a lot of money raised in the name of The Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer Rights (RSFL) and it should bring a smile to your face to know it raised that much money for charity.

RFSL Newcomers received 100% of the profits from this charitable effort, and user "Pumpkaboo" took home the console. I'm not sure what use a sentient pumpkin has for a console, but I'm sure his or her cause is a noble one.

Gaystation 4 purchased for $4K [Joystiq]

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News::Concursion Review - Too Much Quantity, Not Enough Quality (Twinfinite)

Mike G from Twinfinite writes: Genre-blends. Done well, theyre a blast. Done poorly, as is often the case, and the player can only wonder how what might have been a beautiful idea was warped into something so hideous. But usually, the genres blended are only two distinct ones, possibly three. With the example of Concursion, however, all limits are broken with many different types of games mashed together into one. And make no mistake, this game isnt representing the best of them all.

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News::Comatose Insanity coming to your console

Verocious today brings the news that Animal Kingdom are currently developing their first game, an adventure horror game called Comatose.

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News::VRFocus Mod of the Week: DOOM II

VRFocus - The final title in the catalogue of GZ3Doom compatible videogames should come as little surprise. A mod developed to allow videogames based on the DOOM Engine to be played as virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Oculus Rift, DOOM II is an obvious addition with which to conclude VRFocus series of features on the mod.

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News::War Thunder VR Confirmed for Gamescom Showing

VRFocus - War Thunder developer Gaijin Entertainment has today confirmed that it will be showcasing its World War II combat title in virtual reality (VR) at Gamescom next week on 13th 17th August 2014 in Colgone, Germany. The PC version of the title will be on display with the Oculus Rift VR head-mounted display (HMD) and will also be showcasing some of the improvements due in the new 1.43 update.

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News::MIND to Receive VR Support Post-Release

VRFocus - Yesterday VRFocus reported on the reveal of a release date for the upcoming first-person puzzle-solving experience, MIND: Path to Thalamus. The title, which is developed by Carlos Coronado, is set to arrive on PC on 5th August 2014. Coronado had once confirmed that the title would feature support for the Oculus Rift virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD), but made no mention of such support with the release date announcement. Now the developer has confirmed that status of VR integration to VRFocus.

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News::She's Making An Honest Game About Sex

She's Making An Honest Game About Sex

I went to Brooklyn, New York to visit Nina Freeman, who is currently making a game called Cibele. It is an autobiographical game about Nina’s experience having sex for the first time with someone she met through an online game. The game uses real filmed sequences and sections of an MMO-like game to tell an emotionally difficult story, one of flirtation and betrayal. The art from the game, made by Rebekka Dunlap, is interspersed throughout the article. The header image of Nina was lovingly drawn by New York-based illustrator Elizabeth Simins.

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News::DarkEden II makes its debut at ChinaJoy 2014

At this year's ChinaJoy, Korean game company Softon formally announced its new vampire themed title DarkEden II, a sequel of DarkEden which had launched in Korea since 1997, with the release of new trailer for this game.

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News::Dota 2 And Forsaken World Cosplays At Perfect World Booth

2P: Show girls would be a highlight in China Joy 2014. On the first opening day, Perfect World officially unveiled its Dota 2 and Forsaken World cosplay. With vivid clothes and sweet smile, these beautiful girls immediately caught players eye.

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News::Top 10 Images On The Opening Day Of ChinaJoy 2014

2P: Known as one of the biggest video game conventions in Asia, ChinaJoy 2014 officially started yesterday. How does a Chinese game convention look like? You tell me after you go through the 10 images taken on the first day.

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News::Hearthstone Curse of Naxxramas: The Plague Quarter Review | GIZORAMA

Mariah Beckman, GIZORAMA - "Its week two of the five that will make up the five wings of Hearthstones solo adventure, Naxxramas. The first wing, The Arachnid Quarter, was met with mixed reviews from players. Some have complained that, for all the hype, Naxx is a flat effort that has been over-hyped. I being relatively new to online collectible card games, find that this single players adventure mode is both fun AND less maddening than playing against real players for a change. (Regular players know what Im talking aboutat least AI doesnt say Thank you after every turn.)"

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News::Gone Home Developer Rebrands Itself, Begins Expanding

The Fullbright Company, the developer behind the indie hit Gone Home, has rebranded itself and announced new job openings, one of which provides an interesting detail about Fullbright's upcoming projects.

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News::Killer is Dead - Nightmare Edition Down to $12 Until August 6 on Steam

Hardcore Gamer: Killer is Dead was a bit of a sleeper when it hits consoles, and now that it's on Steam, there are even fewer reasons not to check it out.

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News::If Pokémon Were A Free-To-Play Mobile Game

If Pokémon Were A Free-To-Play Mobile Game

Imagine, if you will, a world where Pokémon isn't just something you can buy for $40 or so. Imagine Nintendo's collectible critter game as... free-to-play.

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News::Sekai Project is gauging interest in localizing Key visual novels via survey

Sekai Project wants to know if you're interested in seeing the localization of additional games from Visual Arts' Key label.

The publisher is looking for your feedback, which you can provide through this survey. It asks which games you'd like to see translated, the publishers you're most interested in, which titles you've purchased before, and if you played/liked Sakura Spirit, the company's latest project. Look for a review of it here soon.

Sekai is conducting the survey, as related to Siliconera, for personal research, but it should be interesting to see what comes of the data. Make sure you head over and make your voice heard!

Sekai Project Gauging Interest In Localization Of Visual Novels By Key [Siliconera]

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News::Infinity Runner- Review | B-TEN

"Infinity Runner seems unusual when you first hear what its about. Its a game about a prisoner trapped inside a massive spaceship who is suddenly freed one day and seeks to make a run for it. However, this isnt your everyday criminal hes also a werewolf."

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News::Tropico 5 can't be released in Thailand, deemed inappropriate

The last two installments of the humorous Tropico simulation series made it to Thailand but this year's game, Tropico 5 , will not see release in the country -- it's been banned.

Following a coup in May, Thailand's government is currently under military control. The Board of Film and Video Censors told Tropico 5 distributor New Era that "some contents of the game are not appropriate for the current situation," but did not clarify which content was deemed inappropriate. As a result, New Era has decided against making an appeal to the board.

"Our distributor has been working hard to gain approval for the release," said Kalypso Media Group global managing director Stefan Marcinek, "but it seems that the Board of Film and Video Censors deem some of the content too controversial for their consumers. This does sound like it could have come from one of El Presidente's own edicts from the game."

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News::Always Fear The Falcon Punch In Smash Bros.

Always Fear The Falcon Punch In Smash Bros.

Last weekend, a tournament called Zenith was held at the NYU Game Center. Top Smash Bros. players participated in the tourney, and while it's all worth watching, one particular moment made the crowd go wild. It's all thanks to a well-timed Captain Falcon punch.

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News::This is way too much to pay for the Destiny: Ghost Edition

After Destiny's recent high-profile beta, a lot of people found themselves more enamored by Bungie's new shooter than they thought they'd be. Now that everyone's had a chance to see what the game's all about, there's been an influx of reselling pre-ordered limited editions of the game, often times for far more money than they retail for.

The most extreme example thus far is a copy of the Ghost Edition that just sold on eBay for $1,025.00. That's a lot of coin, especially considering that this version normally goes for $150 (or, at least it did until it sold out). There are several other listings for the Ghost Edition that are less ridiculous, but are still priced in the $300-400 range.

It's worth noting that at the time of writing, the buyer hasn't actually ponied up the cash for this sale yet. It could very well be someone looking to cause grief to resellers. But, even if this one never gets followed through on, there are plenty others out there that are turning a profit on Destiny.

Destiny: Ghost Editions selling for crazy amounts on eBay [NeoGAF]

This is way too much to pay for the Destiny: Ghost Edition screenshot

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News::Mind: Path to Thalamus Review | Twinfinite

Mike from Twinfinite writes, "An emerging genre in the past couple of years is the first-person exploration game, in which the player-character interacts with a game space in ways other than killing enemies. Notable titles such as Gone Home, Dear Esther, and The Stanley Parable have opened the door for bold new gameplay and storytelling ideas, and Mind: Path to Thalamus is the latest attempt at this style of game. It was created using the Unreal Development Kit by Carlos Coronado. He is a modder of note, having designed the Warcelona maps in Left 4 Dead 2. With Mind, he sets out to create an experience that comes across like a combination of Myst and Portal that, in general, does a pretty decent job of filling those big shoes."

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News::The Red Solstice Preview | GIZORAMA

Zeb Larson, GIZORAMA - "Steam Early Access has effectively replaced the demo games of yesteryear. Rather than playing a snippet of a game, we get to see it as it develops. Obviously, there are benefits and drawbacks with this system, but one of the more maddening drawbacks is that a game still heavily in development doesnt necessarily give you a good idea how it will be once it becomes a finished product. The Red Solstice is an interesting game with a lot of good ideas, but its just barely a game at this point. There are so many bugs still being hammered out and so much content that still hasnt been finished that what youre left with is basically a buggy demo."

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News::The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode Four Amid the Ruins Review | Metal Arcade

Metal Arcade: Jason Bakker writes: Last time we saw Clementine and her crew of survivors in The Walking Dead Season Two: Episode Three In Harms Way, they were escaping imprisonment at the maniacal Carvers fort, wading through a massive zombie horde while covered in walker blood. After Carver met an absolutely grisly end at the hands of Kenny and a trusty crowbar, the group sets out on their own again to seek shelter and regroup in Episode Four: Amid the Ruins. Rebecca is very pregnant and you just know that this kid is going to come at the worst possible moment. Will she and the rest of the group be able to survive the harsh winter cold?

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News::'China Joy' attracts 70,000 gamers over weekend

'China Joy' 2014 opened at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, bringing over 700 games from all over the world, under one roof. Although it rained heavily in Shanghai over the weekend, the enthusiasm of game aficionados has not been dampened. A record breaking 70,000 people swarmed to the venue on Saturday.

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News::How Riot Games Uses eSports to Grow League of Legends

There is no denying that League of Legends is the most popular game in the world. According to numbers released in January of this year, more than 67 million people play League each month, with more than 27 million playing each day. Never before has a single game seen popularity on this scale. While League of Legends is a remarkable game, nothing becomes as popular as it has without effective marketing. Thankfully for Riot Games, one of the best marketing schemes in the world seemed to fall right into their lap. This marketing scheme is eSports.

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News::Eight Classic Games That Did Age Well

Another trip down memory lane, this time honoring fifth/sixth-generation classic games that have stood the test of time.

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News::Sonic, Then and Now

Sonic, Then and Now

Is it possible to care about Sonic the Hedgehog? Can a person really be concerned about Sega's blue creation and what happens in his worlds? The answer is yes, but it depends on where you encounter him.