News::'Hitman' blows his cover next week on PlayStation 4

The cold, calculated killer known only as Agent 47 returns to do what he does best sooner than we thought. That's assuming you have a PlayStation 4 and have pre-ordered the next game starring the cloned assassin, of course. While it might be going a different direction in terms of structure (multi-season, downloadable and episodic versus a traditional retail release), publisher Square Enix is sadly clinging to old methods of promo.

Source: PlayStation Blog, Square Enix

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News::'Alto's Adventure' is coming to Android next week, and it's free

Alto's Adventure was one of the best games to launch on the iPhone last year -- the beautiful visuals, addictive gameplay, and chill soundtrack made for a uniquely laid-back and satisfying experience. Developer Ryan Cash from Snowman announced this would happen way back in September, but the launch date is finally here. The game will arrive on February 11th and will offer an identical experience to the iOS version, with one key exception. Alto's Adventure will be free for Android players.

Source: Built By Snowman

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News::If you love adult coloring books, you'll enjoy 'Hidden Folks'

Hidden Folks is a deceptive game. It appears simplistic, featuring black-and-white line drawings of busy industrial plants, dense cities, and forests populated by campers and critters. But, its black lines hide multitudes of secrets: It's an interactive hidden-object game with intricate, animated environments that players on iOS, Apple TV and Steam will soon be able to explore. Players interact with certain aspects of these scenes, tapping to open a garage door and reveal a hidden person inside, or discovering hidden words in a tiny letter factory.

The stark aesthetic of Hidden Folks makes it seem like a giant, interactive, adult coloring book. Because of this association, it seems like an inherently soothing experience. That's on purpose, according to veteran independent game designer Adriaan de Jongh.

Source: Hidden Folks

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News::Super Bowl 50 athletes tell us about their favorite tech

Super Bowl 50 will take place this Sunday in Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, and as a result, both the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers are already on the ground in the Bay Area prepping for the big day. On Monday evening, we took the opportunity to head on over to Super Bowl Opening Night to meet and greet players from both teams and ask them -- including Carolina Panthers quarterback Cam Newton -- about their favorite tech gadgets. Check out our video above to find out what they have to say.

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News::'Counter-Strike' player tricks cheaters into getting banned

Cheating has plagued the various incarnations of Counter-Strike practically since its servers went online in 1999 and one resourceful Redditor has had enough. User AndroidL created a trio of fake hacks for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive that promised everything from unlimited ammo and health to some exotic viewing angles that wouldn't otherwise be possible. Except instead of those exploits, the some 5,500 folks who downloaded them got a hell of a surprise: unwanted attention from Valve's Anti Cheat system on Steam.

Source: Reddit, Imgur

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News::Indie darling 'Gone Home' hits UK consoles next week

It's been an agonising wait, but Gone Home will soon be available on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 in the UK. The game's console debut was originally slated for mid-January, however some last minute certification issues meant its European release was put on hold. (It was still released in the US, however.) Those problems appear to have been sorted now, as The Fullbright Company today confirmed it'll be arriving on the continent, as well as Australia, New Zealand, Brazil and Russia, on February 12th.

Source: Gone Home (Twitter)

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News::Nintendo explains its rewards program and that smartphone app

Nintendo's first smartphone entry is gradually, actually, happening. During investor call earlier today, the company showcased what is actually going on, how it'll make attempt to make most of your smartphone. You can also start registering for the game (and its corresponding "My Nintendo" online service) starting February 17th. This dovetails with the company's new rewards scheme, which was also elaborated on further today. You'll have to ensure you have your "My Nintendo" account ready for all the above when it launches globally in March, but until then, here's what the gaming company had to say.

Source: Nintendo UK

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