News::The Overseas Connection Podcast #285

The Overseas Connection, the official G4TE (Gaming For The Elderly) Community weekly podcast discusses gaming news, community feedback, new releases and the podcast teams current play lists. Tune-in and listen to this combination U.S. and U.K. video game podcast as they discuss this weeks topics: * Games we are playing: Diablo 3, Infamous Second Son First Light, NHL 15, Minecraft * We discuss name game sequels with numbers and if its still needed. * Microsoft launching in 28 countries in September. * EA looks to blurr out piracy. * Microsoft launches a new "Destiny" Cologne ad. * And much more..



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News::LoL: Riot previews Road to Worlds series

The series will detail for viewers the differences between each region in terms of philosophy, preparation, and more. Oftentimes its the small nuances that make the greatest differences in traditional sports; its likely no different in eSports. This is the first official look into whats happening beyond the standard streaming experience provided by individual players.



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News::Super Time Force Ultra Review: STFU - Pixel Related

Thats why Super Time Force Ultra is one of the best games about time travel thats been made. It has everything that you could hope for: Dinosaurs on skateboards, cute cat videos and brutal, extreme murder.



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News::The Talos Principle is Portal in Medieval Times | Hardcore Gamer

Its hard not to be impressed with what Croteam has created in The Talos Principle.



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News::Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell is a Damn Good Time | Hardcore Gamer

Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell, a standalone expansion for SRIV in the vein of Far Cry: Blood Dragon or inFAMOUS: First Light, is the first game in the series to break the mold.



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News::Track: Zero-Sum | Artist: Nine Inch Nails | Album: Year Zero

Track: Zero-Sum | Artist: Nine Inch Nails | Album: Year Zero

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News::World of Speed: The Racing Game For Everyone | Hardcore Gamer

Considering the mercurial nature of racing, fans should find World of Speed a real treat in action.



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News::Endless Backlog Podcast Episode 31: Best of Gen 7 - The New Middle Tier

This week we have another addition to our best of gen 7 series, as we rank the best downloadable/indie games of gen 7.



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News::Uncivil War Max Gentlemen - Maximum Hats, Maximum Britishness

Jim and Yahtzee square off to see who can be the most dapper with an assortment of head accessories.



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News::Asus ROG Rolls Out Ares III Dual R9 290X Graphics Card

Maximum PC: See that image of the Ares III? According to Asus, the Ares III is the world's fastest water-cooled dual R9 290X graphics card on the planet, and we won't argue that claim. After all, who knows what that thing's lugging inside its metal briefcase. What we do know, however, is that this impressive graphics card is wielding dual AMD Radeon Hawaii XT R9 290X GPUs, both factory overclocked to 1030MHz.



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News::Can Destiny Beat Watch Dogs As 2014s Biggest Launch?

In 2014, the biggest game launch for the year goes to Watch Dogs. Can Destiny dethrone it to become the new leader in terms of sales?



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News::Is Recent Criticism of League of Legends Valid?

Online games are a business, which means that they have to make money. Even if a game is touted as a free mmo, it still has to generate revenue to cover the many costs associated with running an online game, such as servers, salaries for the programmers, etc. Now people can debate on which methods are best to generate the needed revenue, but one can't argue with the success that League of Legends has become. However, if you're Teut Wediemann, you can find fault with the League of Legends monetization model. In a recent article for Gamasutra, Wediemann criticized League of Legends on a number of issues and the usual uproar followed. The question gamers should be asking is the recent criticism of League of Legends valid?



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News::Cant Get ESO Red Diamond Song Out Of My Head

Skyrim Fansite writes: "Red Diamond is one of the most catchy songs in all of Tamriel. Instead of cutting the grass or doing a myriad other chores around the house this Labor Day weekend, I slacked off and spent my free time binge gaming in The Elder Scrolls Online. I should feel guilty, but Shors bones I had a lot of fun. I joined a new guild, completed a handful of backlogged quests, and crafted dang near what seemed to be a thousand daggers in an effort to increase my neglected blacksmithing skill from 6 to 29. To craft that many daggers I spent a lot of time buying ingots and supplies from guild traders throughout Tamriel. One of my favorite places to shop for materials was Stormhold not only because I tended to find the best deals on Orichalc and Dwarven metal, but because I enjoyed listening to the marketplace bard. The Stormhold bard plays a trio of songs, but my favorites by far is Red Diamond. This catchy song quickly became my number one Elder Scrolls Online e...



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News::Silent Hills to be shown on Konami's TGS stage

Rely on Horror: Konami's Tokyo Game Show lineup has been revealed and we can now confirm that P.T. / Silent Hills will be making an appearance. With a supposed release set sometime in 2016, it didn't seem likely that we'd see a lot more from this game so soon after its reveal, but according to Konami's own TGS lineup page, P.T. will not only be shown, but it will also get a spotlight on Konami's conference stage.



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News::What Happened to Watch_Dogs?

Corey looks back at Watch_Dogs and tries to understand why the game's story fell apart.



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News::Los Angeles area Dtoiders, join us for another Game Night!

In conjunction with Angry Bananas, Meat Bun, and GiantRobot, Destructoid is proud to host Game Night 23! This episode of Game Night will feature Tic Toc Games' Adventures of Pip.

Game Night 22: Adventures of Pip

Saturday, September 6, 2014

7pm to 10pm

Giant Robot 2

2062 Sawtelle Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 445-9276

Adventures of Pip is a new take on the classic side-scrolling action platform game where the main character, Pip, evolves by absorbing pixels from his fallen foes. Those same pixels can then be used to blast through environment puzzles and enemies, devolving Pip back to a single pixel.

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News::Latest GTA V Remastered Release Date Rumor Points to October

You might be getting sick of these rumored release dates, but would you rather be informed or not? Plus it will be interesting to see which store had it right when the GTA 5 is actually released for PC, PS4 and X1. This latest date, courtesy of a Fred Meyer reservation card, is actually next month on October 28.



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News::Metro Redux Review - GamesReviews

From GamesReviews: "Metro Redux is one in a long line of remasters released for new generation consoles, and it certainly won't be the last. While that might sound like a negative to those desperate for brand new experiences, Redux makes an effort to go above and beyond what other re-releases have done, offering new content and improved visuals on not one, but two already well-received games at a price that's difficult to ignore."



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News::Sims 4 Benchmarks

Website PCGH.de published a new article with benchmarks on Sims 4 even on Ultra HD. While the game is not very demanding with graphics cards in general, the games scales nice with several cpu cores. Note: Google Translate doesn't work on this article, it destroys the layout. But benchmarks are universal.



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News::Nordic game charts for week 35 of 2014

At GamersFTW we like to bring you the latest news from all over the world and today is no different, today we bring you the latest gaming charts from across the other side of 'the pond.



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News::Unreal Engine 4 Becoming Free for Academic Use is an Amazing Idea

8CN: It's really easy in this industry to get weighed down by negativity. There are a lot of things that legitimately make me emberassed to call myself a gamer, at times. These past weeks or so have been especially complicated and frustrating, as both a journalist and a game enthusiast. Every now and then, though, there's a ltitle bit of light that makes me think this whole crazy gaming thing might just turn out okay.



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News::Moon Hunters Doubles Kickstarter Goal, Impresses Square Enix

Moon Hunters looks poised to impress Indie Gaming world.



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News::Elliot Collis on his Hand Painted Adventure, desolate

Greg Micek writes: "desolate - no capitalization, please - is a new adventure platformer from Elliot Collis that's in the midst of a Kickstarter funding campaign. The game tackles some pretty heavy topics, including depression, abandonment, death, and betrayal. Combine those themes with a hand painted graphics that are as haunting as they are beautiful and you've got a game that sure to garner some attention. desolate's creator, Elliot Collis, was kind enough to take some time out of his schedule to answer some questions regarding his project."



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News::Dead Island 2 Is Trying to Trick Us Again

CCC Says: "So, heres some food for thought: seeing as how the sequel to Dead Island, Dead Island 2, is being developed by the studio behind Spec Ops: The Line, Yager Development, could next years addition to the series be buttering you up to smack you down with emotional whiplash? When Dead Island 2 was announced at this years E3 in Los Angeles, a cinematic trailer showed off the game as being a lot more light-hearted and vibrant compared to the gloomy and heart-panging cinematic for the first Dead Island game; Ive heard that some people consider this change in presentation to be more of an honest representation of what Dead Island 2 will be like."



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News::Counter-Strike: GO, As Told By Steam Reviews

News::EA's New Hockey Game Missing Crucial Features, Fans Upset

NHL 15 is supposed to be a sequel to last year's entry in EA's long-running hockey series, but it takes some serious steps backward. Dedicated fans aren't happy.

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News::Last-gen Destiny players can upgrade to current-gen for free this year

If you're planning to buy Destiny on Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3 and think you might migrate to Xbox One or PlayStation 4 eventually, consider going for a digital copy (I know) -- you'll be able to upgrade to the current-generation equivalent for free for a limited time. That goes for the standard game, Digital Guardian Edition, and Expansion Pass.

Bungie has the full details for the promotion over here. Essentially, you just need to log in on PS4 or Xbox One using the same PlayStation Network ID or Xbox Live account that was used to purchase Destiny "on or before" January 15, 2015, and you'll be able to redeem the content for free on your current-gen system.

These digital upgrades are only possible within the same console family (i.e., PS3 to PS4) but your "Guardians, progress, stats, and gear" will carry over, and you'll still be able to play Destiny on your last-gen console after "upgrading." It won't magically vanish or anything.

Pretty good promo here and something I wish more companies would embrace, but it's unfortunate we're only now being told about it mere days before release. Hope you didn't pre-order!

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News::The Evolution of GTA Set to Continue with PS4, X1 and PC Release

The Grand Theft Auto Series has come a long way - from 2D, to 3D and now into HD. What more can we expect to see from the remastered version of the game for PS4, Xbox One and PC though? GTA 5 Cheats reviews we're we've been with the GTA series and where we're going.



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News::Finally, a Novel That Truly Captures the Intensity of Gaming

Wolf in White Van is a disturbing character study of Sean, a teenager who invents a role playing game that almost destroys him and the people who play it. But it's also about how gaming is a form of salvation. There's a dark ambiguity at the heart of this mystery, making it one of the most intense reads of the year.

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News::The Escapists Early Access | Codec Moments

Roger previewed the Escapists... all Codec Moments found of him was a muddy set of prison clothes, a bar of soap and an old rock hammer damn near worn down to the nub.



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News::Get ready for another flavor of war we go hands-on with World of Warships | GamingTrend

First they gave us tanks, then planes, and now battleships? Wargaming.net is going the whole nine yards and giving us yet another flavor of war. World of Warships is a different beast thank Tanks or Warplanes; this time around, instead of the frantic, twitchy gameplay were used to, Warships offers a steady, deliberate pace to its action.



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News::Dragon Quest XI Likely To See North American Release, X Not Coming Westward

Hardcore Gamer: We recently spoke with Yu Miyake, executive producer and longtime chiseler of JRPG goodness, where we confirmed both exciting and dreadful news.



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News::PAX Prime 2014: Robots and cosplayers and Dtoiders

There it is, ladies and gentlemen: your PAX Prime 2014 Dtoid group photo! It wasn't as big of a showing this year -- thanks a lot, PAX-tickets-that-sell-out-in-42-seconds -- but it sure was a pretty one. I know I say this every year, but damn; Dtoiders are sexy.

In the gallery below you'll find various pics of cosplayers, Dtoid meetups, and Mr Destructoid on the show floor. Thanks to everyone who made this PAX so wonderful, and to all the awesome Dtoiders I hugged: I hope to see you again next year!

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News::When Players Help Make Games... But Don't Get Paid For It

Recently game studio Red Thread ran a competition to include fan-made music in revered adventure revival Dreamfall Chapters . Or at least, they tried to.

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News::First Impressions Of The Sims 4 Versus The Sims 3

Gamebreakertv: "After releasing with no reviews before launch, first impressions of The Sims 4 are starting to roll out. So far, I think its safe to say its not all sunshine and roses."



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News::Orc Attack Flatulent Rebellion: SteamFirst Review

SteamFirst: Orc Attack Flatulent Rebellion is a nice Co-op game, though playable in single mode it has both faults and advantages. Well take a look at both in this video.



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News::A Tale in the Desert Review | MMOGames

MMOs that focus entirely on crafting are rare, MMOs in Ancient Egypt even more so. So is it any wonder we had to give A Tale in the Desert a go?



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News::The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5: No Going Back Review - Alternative Magazine Online

The Walking Dead: Season Two Episode 5: No Going Back is second only to the final episode of the previous season and thats certainly not an achievement to be sniffed at. The writing is stellar as expected and Telltale Games has once again proven itself to be the best storytelling studio making video games today. As an interactive experience where your input actually matters and has consequences that evoke a genuine emotional response, The Walking Dead: The Game is unparalleled. What would YOUR Clementine do?



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News::The Sims 4 Review | Softpedia

The Sims 4 is a fun experience that certainly takes great steps in improving the core mechanics of the series. The Create-A-Sim and Build Mode systems are much more accessible yet offer a lot of depth for those that desire it.



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News::Set My Heart Aflutter- Hatoful Boyfriend Review I Hey Poor Player

HPP's Jay writes- "If theres one thing the Japanese game industry creates more than anything else, its dating sims. The genre is a big thing over there, as everyone wants their own kawaii waifu to caress lovingly through the static veil of their computer screen and suspiciously sticky keyboard."



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News::Thirty-six New Screenshots Showcase WildStars OmniCore1

Today, a handful of new screenshots have been released, showcasing WildStars OmniCore1.



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News::The Sims 4 Review | Den of Geek

The Sims 4 takes one step forward but two and a half steps backwards. Here is Den of Geek's review of The Sims 4.



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News::Radial-G Passes Steam Greenlight Campaign

VRFocus - Despite some refreshingly aggressive marketing and a strikingly positive reaction from the virtual reality (VR) community, Tammeka Games Radial-G has failed to reach its funding goal on Kickstarter. The 30 day campaign came very close to successful completion with a strong push in the final few days, closing at £38,820 GBP of its £50,000 target.



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News::Oculus VR Founders Reveal Price Point for Rift

Virtual reality headsets for the price of a console.



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News::Dead Rising 3 On PC Suffering From Performance Issues

"Capcom's third entry in the Dead Rising series isn't getting off to a great start on the PC. Crafty players who have already managed to get their hands on Dead Rising 3 on PC, despite it not being released in Western territories until tomorrow (it's out in Japan now), are reporting some serious issues with the PC port." TGC



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News::R2Games' next MMO progresses towards launch.

Global games publisher Reality Squared Games announced today the upcoming launch of its latest browser title, Mythborne.



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News::September: The Busy Season of Gaming Begins

"The dog days of summer are now behind us and so begins the busy season for gaming. September sees an impressive variety of video game releases that offer something for every gamer. Join us as we take a look at the best games releasing this month." -BootHammer



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News::Screencheat Video Preview - Cheating Has Never Been This Fun (TheKoalition)

Callum May at The Koalition writes: A few months back, I had the opportunity to go to AVCon 2014, a small video game and anime convention here in Adelaide, Australia. People come from all over the country to get together and just have fun playing video games either competitively or casually. This isnt a country of video game publishers, developers or really any active game industry to speak of. When you Google Australian games, the first result will be a list of banned games in Australia. However, thats where indie development takes its stand and conventions like AVCon give developers the opportunity to showcase these titles that stand as great examples of Australian indie development. One such game is Screencheat.



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News::The Most Expected Video Games of The Fall (2014)

The summer is gone and so will be the vacation soon, but for gamers this actually means a good thing rather than a sad one. Every year, when the fall knocks at our doors, the publishers are ready to release their biggest titles, giving us the chance to spend hundreds of hours or more travelling through different universes, gaming universes. In this feature I will write about the most expected video games of this fall, even if they are long-time franchises such as Call of Duty, Dragon Age, Halo, Borderlands or Assassins Creed, or new IPs as The Evil Within, Destiny or The Crew. The order in which I will write about them is a chronological one, giving each video game the same importance as the others.



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