News::To the moon. Gaming's weirdest, coolest moments on the lunar surface

GR: The moon has always been an object of fascination for me. Probably because it's a giant rock floating up in the sky, and that's just crazy, man! You know? But even in games, when I look up at that skybox and see that massive cheese ball glowing in the night sky, I just want to go up there and touch it, hang around in it's low gravity, and explore it's mysterious surface. I mean, don't you? Sounds like fun, right? Luckily for me, there are games out there that let you pull a Neil Armstrong and set foot on the moon. Not only that, you get to do some pretty awesome stuff when you visit some of gaming's orbiting satellites. Here are some of the most memorable moments you, too, can experience when you step into a new frontier and visit the moons in games.



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News::AA Plays: NBA 2K15 MyGM Mode

NBA 2K15 is now available and Analog Addiction will be showcasing the multitude of modes included in this years title over the next few days. Today we tackle MyGM Mode, which allows you to take control of your favourite teams as the General Manager and take your team to championship gold. Hosted by PlayStation Editor, Jamie Briggs, this video will showcase the array of features you will control throughout MyGM. If there are any aspects of NBA 2K15 youd like to see, simply comment below and we will cover them as soon as possible. Stay tuned over the next few days for more NBA 2K15 gameplay.



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News::These 5 2015 Games are Going to Make it the Most Incredible Year in Gaming Yet

With 2014 coming soon to a close, its only natural that we look more and more forward to the wonders of gaming that will come to us in 2015. We already have an incredible lineup of 2015 games to look forward to, lets take a minute to appreciate just a few that will really give us some fun. Note: this is not an exhaustive list. This is not a list of the absolute, undisputed best 2015 games. This is simply a list about some of the great games coming soon.



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News::Interview with RedBedlams Kerry Fraser-Robinson on Bedlam

The CEO of RedBedlam answers questions on 'Bedlam' - a retro inspired first person shooter.



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News::New Life of Rome Artwork Revealed

VRFocus - It's been a while since fans have heard anything on Life of Rome, the upcoming virtual reality (VR) compatible massively multiplayer role-playing (MMORPG) title from indie developer Breakout Studio. The title boasts an intriguing premise in bringing the historial city back to life using the Oculus Rift head-mounted display (HMD). This week the developer has shared some new artwork for the title, which can now be seen below.



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News::Ubisoft Announces PAX Australia 2014 Lineup

Ubisoft has revealed its lineup for PAX Australia 2014, which includes such highly anticipated titles as Assassins Creed Rogue, Assassins Creed Unity, Far Cry 4, Just Dance 2015, The Crew and Tom Clancys The Division. Those who attend PAX Australia this year can check out Ubisofts star-studded lineup at stand 1330 at the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre from October 31 to November 2.



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News::A Game Where You're A...Slice Of Bread. Because Sure, Why Not.

News::Review: Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor | Stevivor

Mark Ankucic, "Sometimes, when you review a game after all the other reviews came out, you wonder whether or not you got sent a completely different version of the game."



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News::Time Rifters - Hands On | VR Gaming

We wrote about Time Rifters back in June when the game was still in development. Now, the kind folk at Proton Studio have sent us a sneak peak at the full game which they have also announced will be released on 21st October 2014 for both Windows and OS X. Priced at $9.99 (about £6.20 at the time of writing) it's available from the Steam Store Page.



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News::F1 2014 Pc Benchmark Performance

We will be looking at PC performance with our F1 2014 benchmark testing a polished version of last years engine on two different resolutions 1080p and 4K with our R9-290, GTX970 and GTX680.



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News::Borderlands The Pre-Sequel Impressions

Vlad Badoiu at in2gpu.com wrote: "My previous experience with the Borderlands franchise amounts to watching a few parts of a Lets Play of its first installment. I know that it is a gaming phenomenon, racking up prizes and acclaim with every iteration and I can see why. The beautiful cell shading graphics, the humor, the class variety, gameplay and the option to play single player in co-op mode made this game series one of the most recognizable ones. So, where does this pre-sequel stand? "



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News::Octopus City Blues Releases a Public Demo

Ghost in a Bottle has recently released a demo for Octopus City Blues, a 2D adventure game set in a city built around a giant octopus. Octopus City Blues is scheduled for release in 2015 and will be available on Windows, Linux, OS X, and mobile platforms.



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News::Fist Of Jesus

Lazarus has been resurrected. Upon returning from the dead others have turned into zombies. Who can stop this zombie up rising? Jesus and Judas of course! Fight your way through hordes of zombies as you gain money to buy upgrades and exp to level up!



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News::PlayStation TV: The Kotaku Review

"What do you want the PlayStation TV to do for you?" That's an important question when considering purchasing Sony's new microconsole. A more important question might be "Do you know what the PlayStation TV is?"

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News::New Assassin's Creed Cosplay Is Just Perfect

News::Far Cry 4 hands-on: roaming free in Kyrat | PC Gamer

Following Ben Griffin's hands-on with Far Cry 4 focusing on the game's single player and cooperative components, Shaun Prescott takes a look at the open world, and mostly gets killed by wild animals.



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News::MXGP Review ~ Muddy good fun [PSGamer]

Sean Davies of PSGamer: For the past few days I have contemplated how best to start this MXGP review without sounding like I have gone insane and couldn't come up with anything. So here it is; MXGP is muddy good fun and a surprise contender for racing game of the year



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News::Take A Closer Look Inside Final Fantasy XIV: Heavenswards New Area

"Square Enix recently announced Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborns first major expansion with Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, which will introduce a new playable race and brand new jobs. Square Enix also shared some screenshots and concept art for the new area, Ishgard."



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News::Batman: Arkham Knight: 10 Things It Must Learn From Shadow Of Mordor

With the Arkham influence running throughout Shadow Of Mordor, Rocksteady might feel that their upcoming release, Arkham Knight, simply needs to stick to the formula in order to succeed. Thats probably true, but Rocksteady has the opportunity, thanks to the exciting new developments in Shadow Of Mordor, to make Arkham Knight the ultimate Batman game. After all, combat isnt the only thing that Shadow Of Mordor improves on; theres plenty of lessons for Rocksteady to learn from Monoliths game.



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News::Final Fantasy XIV Patch 2.4 Coming October 24th, Cash Shop Incoming; Gold Saucer in Update 2.5

Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn fans were waiting for the release date of patch 2.4, and during the latest broadcast from Vegas fanfest Director and Producer Naoki Yoshida announced that its going to be released on October 24th, bringing along the new Rogue/Ninja class and job combo.



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News::Fall Of Gods, A Norse Mythology Picture Book, Looks Terrific

Fall of Gods is an "illustrated book" that tells the story of a Norse warrior who, having lost his wife, sets out on an epic journey to get her back. By fighting a ton of monsters.

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News::A Golden Wake Review | Gather Your Party

A Golden Wake takes players on an exciting journey as Alfie Banks sells his way through the business world through the roaring 20s.



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News::Shadow Of Mordor: Its More Than An Alternative To Assassins Creed

IM PLAYIN discusses why shadow of Mordor is more than just an alternative to Assassin's Creed, and how Ubisoft could even look to the game for inspiration. "When Shadow of Mordor was first teased, all of those months ago, there was a lot of talk about how it resembled Assassins Creed. I must admit, when I first watched the gameplay demo, I too saw Assassins Creed shining through. Since playing it, however, that Assassins Creed Deja Vu hasnt made an appearance well, not to such an extent that Id call Shadow of Mordor a clone of the game. Sure, its similar in places. But, in the most part, Shadow of Mordor outdoes Assassins Creed in almost every aspect."



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News::Icebound Review | Hardcore Gamer

"Icebound is an English-language visual novel which offers a distinctive story, an unexpected (but fitting) gameplay element, and an intriguing cast. It may also be worth investigating for those not typically interested in the genre."



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News::The Week In Games: The Journey Lengthens

It's a week for celebration, as music, dancing and singing games line up to welcome the continuation of beloved adventure saga The Longest Journey.

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News::Project Cars: Best Racer on the Horizon (NYCC 2014)

NYCC 2014 had a large selection of blockbuster games, but one game caught my attention unexpectedly. Project Cars will ignite the simulation racer in you.



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News::First Look at the Final Fantasy XIII DLC That Never Happened

People have found new game data from Final Fantasy XIII that reveals a new area called "The Seventh Ark". They could edit the saves that much the area has become playable and players can even fight against a fal'Cie called "Nemesis". More details, screenshots and video behind the link.



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News::Five Enemies That Refuse To Leave You Alone

GI writes: "With Alien: Isolation on our minds, a game where a xenomorph chases you throughout the entire experience, we recall other games with persistent enemies that won't cut you any slack."



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News::Skyrim Modded Keeps Impressing Us - New Screenshots Show Mind-blowing Details

There is no doubt that the modded version of Skyrim looks phenomenal. Modders have managed to overhaul Bethesdas RPG to the degree that it can even compete with current-gen titles. Look for example at those gorgeous textures, look at that spectacular female character, look at that amazing dragon. Skyrim modded is still one of the best looking days, and that says a lot.



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News::It Took Two Videos To Cover Everything Wrong With Age Of Extinction

I avoided seeing Transformers: Age of Extinction in theaters or on Blu-ray specifically so my first taste of the film would be CinemaSins' "Everything Wrong With" take. I am not disappointed.

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News::Pier Solar and the Great Architects Review | The Game Scouts

Shezka Foxe: Recently, I had the distinct pleasure of playing a game that takes you right back to the nostalgic days of the original Gameboy and Super Nintendo. Its fun, its simple and above all, its one of the best games Ive played in a while. Pier Solar and the Great Architects is a game about three young friends, Hoston, Alina and Edessot, and their journey to save Hostons father from a mysterious illness. Hoston, a botanist, decides to venture the treacherous woods to retrieve a rare medicinal herb that may stabilize his father. His friends, Alina and Edessot, insist on accompanying him to help watch his back. This leads them on an epic journey where they learn the meaning of courage and the value of friendship. Pier Solars storyline keeps you engaged by explaining just enough to maintain curiosity.



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News::The Real World Could Use More 2D Video Games

News::FIFA 15 Best Goals of The Week Episode 1

Here is our first FIFA 15 Best Goals of The Week Episode. Every week a new video!



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News::Think You Know The Solution To This Classic Riddle? Think Again.

Today's puzzle will be posed in two halves. The first half is a classic riddle – in fact, I suspect many of you will have heard it before. The second half, however, is an extension of the riddle that reveals its most common solution be be insufficient.

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News::Far Cry 4 is "embracing the freedom even more," explains lead writer

At a recent preview event in Paris, Gamereactor caught up with Lucien Soulban, the lead writer on Far Cry 4, and discussed the story and setting of the next game in the series. "What we ended up doing was actually embracing the freedom even more," Soulban explained. "We shifted over from having a story [in Far Cry 3] that was driven about the character, which means that the player is almost the chauffeur for all the actions that the character needs to do. And we shifted it over to say no, this in no longer about the character's story, this is the player's story." "So what happens is the pacing is still there in terms of you have these missions, you're helping along the way, but what happens is we've put relevance on the open world... You can do the missions, you can do the open world stuff, and they still have relevance together." The lead writer continued: "So what we wanted to make sure of is that at no point are you stepping out of the story... Everything is sort of inte...



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News::Star Wars Battlefront III More new gameplay footage leaked

Following a recent leak of Free Radical Design's Xbox 360 build of a cancelled Star Wars Battlefront III title, 2 new videos have surfaced showcasing a pre-alpha PC build of the game - courtesy of YouTube user, BananaSwag.



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News::Dragon Ball Xenoverse Release Date Announced with some good news

The release date for Dragon Ball Xenoverse has been announced and and will be released in Japan on February 5th 2015. This good news was revealed in the December issue of Shueishas V Jump magazine. Thats not all, the magazine also announced that Vegito and Super Saiyan 4 Goku and Vegeta will be there as the playable characters. In Dragon Ball Xenoverse, player can take the role of the original character who teams up with Trunks and the Kai of Time to stop Towa and Mira from changing the history.



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News::Assassin's Creed Unity Combat Is Reportedly Harder

Multiple gamer reports from a hands-on event confirm that Assassin's Creed Unity combat is harder than its predecessors, at long last.



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News::Sunset Overdrive Has A Special In-Game Message For Reviewers

Xbox One exclusive Sunset Overdrive has a weekly in-game television show that communicates the latest tips and challenges to players, and since the only people playing right now are game reviewers...

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News::Assassins Creed Unity | Frugal Gaming Preview

Weve become spoilt brats, squabbling over 900p resolutions (It honestly doesnt matter guys) and the difference 2 frames-per-second makes - Writes Brapscallion



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News::TimeSplitters Rewind WIP Character Models Revealed

Chris Mawson writes: "After months of silence, the team behind TimeSplitters fan project TS Rewind have posted up images of two work-in-progress character models from the upcoming game. Due to the nature of the project, progress on the game has been slow, with rumours of disarray and a change in management prompting fears earlier in the year that it had entered development hell. However, developer Daniel Wesoly surfaced earlier today on the project's Facebook page, posting two images showcasing very promising work-in-progress character models of Pvt. Poorly and Sgt. Shivers, both of whom appeared in TimeSplitters 2."



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News::Kotaku 'Shop Contest: Needs More Kevin Spacey

News::Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel - All SHiFT Codes You Need to Know

SHiFT is an out-of-game reward system using a 25-character alphanumeric code that, when inputted into Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, can be used to unlock limited time offers within the game. Here are all the SHiFT codes you need to know for some really epic loot!



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News::Reviewed: Gamdias Ares Essential Gaming Gear Combo | News10

Priced at a very affordable $60, the Gamdias Ares Essential Gaming Gear Combo is a budget-oriented option for those looking for a gaming-style keyboard and mouse setup. Affordable, but better options are out there for those looking to spend a bit more and go a-la-carte.



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News::Watch Dogs: Bad Blood (2014) DLC Review | FilmGamesEtc

Following on from the commercial success of Watch Dogs back in May 2014 comes Bad Blood, the first piece of story expansion which lets players take control of the infamous hacker Raymond T-Bone Kenny, a notorious outcast first explored in the main campaign. The core of this much anticipated DLC centres around a redemption story comprised over 10 superb missions, letting players explore the vague backstory of T-Bone while diverging into a narrative which pulls players back for another short cinematic ride in the well realised Chicago city. Watch Dogs: Bad Blood does offer some new and exciting additions, but is it enough to keep this return to Chicago feeling fresh and not just another mundane money grab?



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News::Legena: Union Tides Rekindles 16-Bit JRPG Goodness For PC, Android, OUYA

One Angry Gamer "Grandpa Pixel is working on a brand new 16-bit inspired role-playing game that brings back the puzzles, the adventure, the travel and the combat from a bygone era made popular by bright, Japanese-storytelling engineers. The name of the game is Legena: Union Tides, and its an isometric title thats currently going through a moderate Kickstarter program with a goal of only $1,000."



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News::Coming Out Simulator Impressions [The Reticule]

Nick writes on The Reticule "Coming Out Simulator is a deeply personal interactive tale about a young man making the decision to come out to his family. Set across the family dinner table one ordinary evening, the words he chooses to break the news to his parents are up to you. Do you try and gently nudge your mother towards making her own conclusions, or do you just bite the bullet and break the news?"



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News::Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Starters Guide

If youre a Borderlands nut like me, youve been devoting all free time (and maybe some work time) to Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. Thats fine. Maybe youre slightly less nutty, and just picked up the game. Thats what this guide is for; if youre already familiar with the game, youve probably got all the know-how on exploring Pandoras moon, Elpis. If youre not, read on!



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News::Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward Announced, Release In Spring 2015

Square Enix just revealed the first expansion for Final Fantasy XIV during Fan Fest. It will release in 2015.



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News::Batman: Arkham Asylum Is A Perfect Game For Halloween

The Halloween season is upon us, and Castle Geek-Skull thinks there's no better time to play Batman: Arkham Asylum.



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News::Creepy Never-Seen-Before Art Work for The Evil Within

"Telegraph shared some creepy and terrifying art works from The Evil Within's artist Ikumi Nakamura. I'm glad the game was received with many positive reviews."



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