News::Call of Duty Advanced Warfare Pro Bootcamp

Call of Duty playing Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare on gamescom 2014



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News::Civilization: Beyond Earth First Look

Bill Lavoy (Prima Games): Civilization: Beyond Earth is an upcoming turn based strategy game that is currently in development by Firaxis Games. Following the hugely successful Civilization V, Beyond Earth aims to retain the core values that players have come to love, but also build on them with a fresh take on concepts such as the technology tree and ideologies. Set approximately 250 years after present day, Civilization: Beyond Earth begins with players looking to the stars after events referred to as The Great Mistake. Although a historical blackout prevents gamers from figuring out exactly what that is, it's clear that humankind must leave earth and set out to re-establish themselves on other planets. For veterans of the franchise, this narrative is a complete turnaround from what they have come to expect of the series, although not at all unwelcome.



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News::Why Witcher 3 fans are angry over Collector's Edition exclusives for Xbox One

Game Idealist takes a look as to why Witcher 3 fans are angry at CD PROJEKT RED that the Xbox One is getting exclusive content in the Collector's Edition.



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News::Make it a (Virtual) Reality: P.T.

VRFocus - One of Gamescom 2014s biggest announcements very nearly slipped everyone earlier this week when Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) announced a new horror title named P.T., with a playable teaser released onto the PlayStation 4 Store. Looking back on the reveal, its deliberate shroud of mystery and placement straight after a showing of Hideo Kojimas Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain should have been clear signs that it was more Konami trickery. Sure enough, P.T. turned out to really be an extended teaser for a new Silent Hill title, Silent Hills.



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News::Halo: "Right Now It's All About Xbox One;" No Comment About The Master Chief Collection on PC

There have been rumors floating around about a possible PC version of Halo: The Master Chief Collection, and in order to shed some light on them DualShockers had a chat with 343 Industries Studio Head Bonnie Ross at Gamescom.



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News::Final Fantasy XIVs Naoki Yoshida Interview: Expansion, Xbox One Version, DirectX 11 Client and More

When you think about Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn, especially if you are a veteran of the game, its difficult not to think about Producer and Director Naoki Yoshida. His leadership contributed to creating one of the most epic success stories of the history of the MMORPG genre, with a completely failed game reborn into one of the leaders on the market, and his regular appearances in the Letter from the Prododucer Live broadcasts made him definitely popular between the fans of Square Enixs MMORPG.



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News::Daedalic Adventure Fire Shows First Trailer

NoobFeed writes: "Publisher Daedalic Entertainment has released the first footage for Fire, its upcoming PC adventure that features Ungh the Neanderthal. It mostly shows the cartoon animation style of the game."



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News::Naughty Dog is throwing a Photo Mode contest for The Last of Us Remastered

Capturing cool, beautiful, or otherwise standout moments in videogames can be such a joy, and I'm hopeful that more developers will follow the recent examples set by inFamous: Second Son and The Last of Us Remastered by including built-in photo tools. Fun for us, good marketing for them.

Speaking of the latter game, Naughty Dog is holding a photo contest in the US now through September 5 with prizes like a poster-sized image of your photo signed by the development team and a Joel and Ellie statuette up for grabs.

The full instructions are linked below, but essentially you'll need to use the PS4's Share button and send your photo in via Twitter. Entries can be submitted in one of three categories: Environmental, Action, and Character. Also, show us what you've got in the comments, while you're at it.

A separate European contest will happen in the coming weeks.

The Last of Us Remastered Photo Mode Contest! [Naughty Dog]

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News::4 Popular Games That Didnt Live Up To The Hype

The Non-Fiction Gaming writers share their experiences with some popular games that didn't quite live up to the expectation. "Did you ever play a game that everyone seemed to love except you? Or do you disagree with our opinions on your favourite game?"



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News::Does Every Survival Game Need an Enemy?

Aidan discusses survival games like The Forest and Rust. Is the simulation enough or does there need to be antagonists? "Survival games often drop players somewhere in the wilderness, and the majority of natures sudden dangers are animals. Wolves, bears, snakes, for example. Perhaps the antagonists dont have to be zombies or cannibals but when a game includes animal attacks, conceptually they are all the same."



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News::Amazing Princess Sarah Review | Twinfinite

James of Twinfinite writes "Over the past couple of decades 2D platformers have become the favourite genre of both developers and gamers. Bouncing from precarious ledge to precarious ledge has become almost genetic in the evolution of any gamers taste. For some, bounding through the Mushroom Kingdom is their first memory of gaming. Some owe their love of 2D platforming to Super Meat Boy or Thomas Was Alone. Everyone in between has that first 2D platformer that nestles within their hearts. If anyones first memory of a two-dimensional platformer ends up being Amazing Princess Sarah though, gaming will definitely lose a fan."



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News::Pokémon Trading Card Game Coming To iPad

Yes, the one from your childhood.

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News::These Persona 4 Arena clothing items are expensive and not that cool-looking

Harajuku's LHP fashion shop is displaying a line of Persona 4 Arena Ultimax -themed apparel and accessories, and it's all extremely expensive (6,000 yen/$58.50 for a t-shirt) and pretty ugly at that.

Dengeki brings us a cavalcade of photos of the storefront and the massive Persona promotion, which also features hoodies for 8,800 yen ($85.81) and bags that retail for about the same price, with the smaller ones going for 6,800 yen ($66.32).

The graphics on the t-shirts and hoodies, unimpressively, look as though someone took an iron-on transfer and plastered it on the front and back of the clothing. So really, what I'm interested in are the monochromatic Teddie plushes, which sell for 4,800 yen ($46.80). There's a ton of other merchandise as well, ranging from watches to iPhone cases to mugs. But for the most part, it's not a very exciting design.

What do you think? Would you plunk down the cash for these products?

Even Teddie Can Look Stylish In These Persona 4 Arena Ultimax Clothes [Siliconera]

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News::Ryse: Son of Rome - First In-Game PC Footage Revealed, Rendered At 4K

During this year's Gamescom, Crytek showcased the PC version of Ryse: Son of Rome running at 4K.



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News::Star Citizen Gets Mind-Blowing Commercial Video, Shows Spectacular In-Game Visuals

Cloud Imperium has released a mind-blowing video commercial for its upcoming PC exclusive, Star Citizen. As the team noted, everything in this video is rendered in-game, meaning that these are the visuals that PC gamers will get to enjoy.



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News::Game|Life Podcast: Sony, Microsoft Trade Exclusives In Germany

We discuss Sony's and Microsoft's announcements at Gamescom, Europe's big gaming trade and consumer show, on this week's Game|Life Podcast.

















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News::More Bayonetta 2 screens make me want to speak in tongues

I've got this feeling and it's deep in my body. It gives me wiggles and it makes my rump shake. It's called "looking at these Bayonetta 2 screens."

That's why I'm so tickled about this latest batch, but honestly I'm about ready for the game, which can't come quickly enough. What's up with that Robin Hood-looking outfit? Is that a hair bikini? God, I hope so. I can't wait to get my hands on this stimulating Wii U title, and I hope that it (like Bayonetta and I) can remain exclusive.

Until then, enjoy the eye candy. Yes, I do enjoy writing these posts.

Bayonetta 2 : new screenshots (August 14), featuring costumes [NeoGAF]

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News::Come Hang Out With Kotaku At PAX

Will you be in Seattle on August 31? Want to hang out with four Kotaku staffers as we regale you with tales from the battlefield?

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News::VR Platform Title Upwards Gets Pre-Release Version

VRFocus - The Oculus VR Share beta serves as a portal to a range of free virtual reality (VR) compatible experiences. These demos are usually short pieces that lack much in the way of detail. That's not the case with Upwards, one of the more recent additions to the platform that can currently be downloaded for free. The title, which is available on both PC and Mac, supports the first development kit (DK1) version of the Oculus Rift VR head-mounted display (HMD).



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News::Review: Darkwood | Power Up Gaming

Jake Richards writes: "The filaments that hold my fragile psyche aloft are pulled taut, straining as each frayed fiber falters and my sanity slips closer towards the cold, dark depths of derangement. Which isn't super great, really. But I'll gladly surrender my faculties for a game as fun as Darkwood."



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News::H1Z1 is a lot more playable, still a ways out

I stopped tallying at ten counts of the word "iteration" in the early goings of the SOE Live 2014 presentation for SOE's upcoming (PC, PS4) survival zombie sim H1Z1. Okay. I get it. That's why the game wasn't so hot when it was first shown off and why there's still work to do before it comes to Steam Early Access "soon."

"It kicked us in the butt," I was told of initial previews, which were not all that kind to the project (our own Wett Brett Makedonski called it "almost unplayable").

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News::FarCry 4 Gamescom 2014 Gameplay Footage (Offscreen)

Above is some offscreen gameplay footage from the FarCry 4 gamescom 2014 show floor demo. Impressions: The enermy A.I wasnt as sharp as expected, might be because the game was demo was running on easy difficulty. The charcater has great mobility I could jump from roof to roof after killing an enemy without much of an issue.



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News::Why Bioware's Approach To LGBT Issues Benefits All Gamers

How Bioware's approach to LGBT issues (specifically in the upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition) benefits video gamers worldwide. A look into how comprehensive freedom of choice can change the landscape of role-playing games, and the industry as a whole.



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News::Dragon Age: Inquisition Has Over 200 Hours Worth of Gameplay

BioWares RPGs have always been notorious for their high amount of content within its games. And it looks like the upcoming Dragon Age: Inquisition will take that to the next level.



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News::Evolve Wins Gamescom 2014 Best of Show Award, More Awards Than Any Game in Show History

Hardcore Gamer: 2K and Turtle Rock Studios announced today that Evolve, the highly anticipated 4v1 cooperative and competitive multiplayer shooter coming to next-gen consoles and PC on February 10, 2015, has won the prestigious Best of Gamescom award



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News::Far Cry 4s diabolical Pagan Min probably isnt who you think he is

The reaction Ubisoft received to Far Cry 4s box art was not what the games development team at Ubisoft Montreal expected. Here's who Pagan Min really is.



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News::Star Citizen Teased in Dazzling New 4K Trailer

Hardcore Gamer: Not many games can show a random thirty seconds of footage and let it speak for itself, but as evidenced today, Star Citizen can.



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News::Immersive Horror Title Parasite Launches for Oculus Rift

VRFocus - The horror genre has seen something of a revival with the rise of virtual reality (VR) technology, and this week sees yet another new entry into the genre for the technology release. That title is Parasite, an immersive horror experience from indie developer Lippe which can currently be downloaded for free over on the official Oculus VR Share Beta on PC. Mac and Linux versions of the experience are yet to be confirmed.



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News::Gamescom 2014: Dragon Age: Inquisition is The Future of RPGs | Hardcore Gamer

What the Canadian-based company showed at Gamescom with Inquisition has left little doubt that they can fulfill their expectations in bringing the biggest and most gratifying RPG epic yet.



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News::Here Is Your First Look At The Witcher´s Armor Upgrades

Every Armor have it´s own upgrade and different look. Here you have all 18 new artworks and screenshots from GamesCom in HUGE resolution.



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News::Pre-Order Project CARS at Participating Retailers to Receive The Modified Car Pack

Pre-Order Project CARS at Participating Retailers to Receive The Modified Car Pack



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News::Teen Girls Don't Care What We Think of Kim Kardashian

A couple of weeks ago, I called up my 15-year-old sister. I wanted to ask her about a certain celebrity.

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News::Hands-On Preview: Nosgoth | DualShockers

Dualshockers' Jorge Jimenez sinks his fangs in his preview for Nosgoth on PC.



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News::(WGB) Risen 3: Titan Lords Review Not Quite A Titan

Baden of WGB writes: "The Risen games have never been exceptional RPGs, and yet somehow over the years theyve gained a small but loyal group of fans who are willing to overlook the many flaws in order to find the sense of adventure buried beneath. While the first Risen was actually kind of good, Risen 2 was poor, so can this third game get things right? Sort of."



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News::​Scientist Explains The Hulk And Captain America

Most superheroes aren't scientifically accurate. That said, that doesn't mean that we can't let a biologist try to speculate how they might work in the real world.

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News::This trailer for Crytek's Arena of Fate is painful

Ooh boy. This trailer for Crytek's "action-packed online multiplayer game" Arena of Fate sure is something. First impressions are important and that grating narration doesn't leave a good one.

Looking on the bright side, I will say I dig the premise of famous historical and fictitious characters fighting each other. But unfortunately for Arena of Fate, it's going to take much more than that to have a real impact in the crowded MOBA scene. Talk about an uphill battle.

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News::Project CARS Runs at 60 FPS on PS4, Not There Yet on Xbox One; Cars Have 60,000 Polygons on Consoles

Project CARS is coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One in November, and the good folks at Slightly Mad Studios are working hard to optimize the game.



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News::Top 5 Ambient Electronic Video Game Soundtracks

The quality of soundtracks in modern games is completely off the charts. Here are some of the best ambient electronic soundtracks the medium has to offer. Hotline Miami, FTL, Dustforce, and more.



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News::10 Perfectly Crafted Video Games That Never Need Sequels

Some games are simply built with multiple entries in mind, whether its the yearly onslaught of Call of Duty and Assassins Creed titles or games that are tied to the creative vision of their director over a period of several years. Over-saturation is a real problem in the video game industry, as the countless recycling of old properties on a yearly basis only serves to diminish the quality over time. Indeed, the first game in the Thief series is a moody, calculating experience that seems to be slowly diluted with each subsequent release. The creative fire seems to fizzle out with each new game in a successful series, running the severe risk of franchise burn out. It is infinitely better to give the first game a satisfying conclusion than continue to warp the ideals of the series over time. To that end, there are certain games that produced a title that was so contained within itself and executed in such a precise manner, that a sequel often seems like a cash grab. Be honest w...



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News::Let's Talk About Lunar: Eternal Blue

News::League of Angels: Fight with Angels and Knights

MMOsite: There are quite many discussion about whether browser MMORPG is worthy of time to play. Personally, browser games have their meaning of existence, and they are especially suitable for office worker for the convenience of operating, signup and switching from game to PC desk.



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News::Batman: Arkham Knight Interview with Rocksteady Studio's Guy Perkins [IBTimes UK]

Sometime next year, Rocksteady Studios' celebrated Arkham trilogy will conclude with its debut on the next-gen systems. With it comes a series first, the Batmobile, which will allow players to traverse the game's enormous version of Gotham City faster than ever before. We sat down to get a hands-on with the game and afterwards spoke to Rocksteady's marketing game manager Guy Perkins about finishing the story, the unfortunate delay until 2015 and creating its very own villain in the form of Arkham Knight.



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News::The New Judgment Bundle has 12 games for $3.99

SteamFirst: The new Judgement Bundle delivers 12 in your face games for $3.99!



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News::Mind: Path to Thalamus Review - The Refined Geek

Mind: Path to Thalamus is a fantastic example of what the indie development scene is capable of producing, from the gorgeous visuals right down to the engaging story.



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News::Only Five Days Left Till the Closed Beta of Closers Online

Korea NADDIC GAMES is going to kick off the Closed Beta of anime side-scrolling action MORPG Closers Online August 20 to 24. A brand new trailer was released, too. There are four characters revealed last time, while I do not find handsome Fighter-J in this new trailer. Check out it below.



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News::Three new classes revealed for EverQuest Next

GameZone: "While we didn't really get a huge look at EverQuest Next as a whole, meaning we didn't really get to see the emergent storytelling or the newly announced rallying calls, we did get a pretty good look at three new classes and some of their abilities."



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News::SUPERHOT Gamescom Trailer Released

VRFocus - Earlier this week the developers of the upcoming virtual reality (VR) compatible first-person shooter (FPS) SUPERHOT surprised everyone by confirming that the title would be coming to the Xbox One at the same time as its release on PC, Mac and Linux. The news was made during Microsoft's Gamescom show, which was accompanied by a brand new trailer for the title. Now that trailer can be seen below.



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News::BioWare to Keep Making Gay Characters, Whether People Like it Or Not

J Station X writes "According to the statistics, less than 1% of all games released in 2013 let us play as a gay (or LGBTQ) character and the crux of that is because although the majority of gamers are a fairly progressive lot and wouldnt mind gay characters right in there with the rest of the heterosexual ones, plenty of publishers and developers are guilty of shying away from the subject in fear of the vocal, ignorant minority coming for them with pitchforks and torches aflame. Developer BioWare are actually one of the few developers to embrace queer characters wholeheartedly, with all three Mass Effect games and both Dragon Age 1 and 2 allowing same-sex romances. Dragon Age: Inquisition is set to include same-sex romance too and, BioWare say, they have plans to keep putting gay characters in their games in the future."



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News::Overruled! Review - Blistering Brawler Bonanza | Twinfinite

Chaz at Twinfinite writes, I dont think Im alone when I say theres a special spot in my heart for brawler games. The clear champion Super Smash Bros. series is, of course, the cream of the crop, but Im one of the (apparently few) who also purchased and enjoyed PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale. So when it came time to review Overruled!, a zany over-the-top multiplayer brawler, I knew I was likely in for a treat. While I had a tough time getting lobbies together for matches (for which I blame the games early access status), the games I was able to play were a blast, and I could see this one sliding into a nice spot as a tidy contender for go-to party game.



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News::Hands-On with Spacecom: Simple Approach, Deep Strategy | Cinelinx

From Cinelinx: Spacecom is an upcoming strategy game for the PC, but its not like what youve come to expect from other real-time endeavors. Its far more simplistic design belies the depth of strategy and cunning youll need to succeed. I recently got the chance to get some hands on time with the game and am here to tell you all you need to know about this indie title.



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