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Report: Grand Theft Auto V Coming To PC In 2014
Posted on December 13, 2013 at 3:50 pm
It looks as if we’re all taking one step towards the inevitable: multiple sources point to a 2014 release for the computer version of Grand Theft Auto V.
Eurogamer says it has talked to multiple sources who say the computer edition will pop out within the first quarter of 2014.
Earlier this spring, an Nvidia senior director perceived to indicate that the blockbuster would pop out at the platform.
[Source: Eurogamer]
Our Take:
It can be interesting to determine how clean or otherwise this version is when compared with the issues the house console versions was experiencing.
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Here’s Some New Gameplay From Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII
Posted on December 13, 2013 at 6:18 am
Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII represents Square’s last chance this generation to redeem the overall Fantasy XIII saga for plenty of fans who felt disappointed by the primary two titles within the FFXIII trilogy. Some of the trailers up until this point have all been involved in the game’s plot, but now we have an outstanding study the gameplay and quest structure to boot.
In a brand new 8 minute long gameplay trailer for Lighting Returns, game design director Yuji Abe takes us through an early mission within the game. What you’ll see is a large open world that players can explore at their leisure that’s complemented by an actual-time battle system.
Speaking of which, the actual-time battle system is totally different from the last two games within the trilogy. In preference to inputting commands in a quasi-turn-based/real-time battle system, the battle system within the latest game allows players to take full control of Lightning. You could move her freely round the battle map while performing one in every of four actions which might be custom mapped to the four face buttons.
Players can be tasked to change costumes frequently during battle. These costumes allow Lightning to exploit new abilities, but just for a limited time because the costume’s charge will drain through the years. Players should switch to a brand new costume to permit a depleted one to recharge. It’s the same as the Paradigm Shift that was seen inside the first two Final Fantasy XIII games, however it looks to be better implemented here.
I’m sure many are still skeptical of Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII. Despite that skepticism, there’s an awful lot to be excited by with this latest game. It feels like Square Enix is finally back on the right track with its flagship series, and it gives me much more hope that Final Fantasy XV may prove alright.
[Image: SQEXMembersNA/YouTube]
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Teaser Trailer For ‘Amazing Spider-Man 2′ Game Hits at NYC Comic-Con
Posted on December 12, 2013 at 3:18 pm
The game movie tie-in industry is affected by failed attempts to capitalize on a favored movie; and by failed, I mean the games that often tie-in to movies are hastily thrown together and simply forgotten. In other words, the games are bad. For an ideal example of this, take a look at J.J. Abrams reacting to the critical failure that was Star Trek: The Online game. Without doing any research whatsoever, I’ll still say it’s easier to call the successful movie tie-in games than it’s cataloging the complete failures.
In an international where Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher’s Bay and Goldeneye for the Nintendo 64 are still the quality, it’s easy to determine that distinctive niche has did not live as much as its potential.
With that during mind, please use cautious optimism when reacting to the teaser trailer for the approaching Amazing Spider-Man 2 movie tie-in game, which actually comes out before the movie does. The trailer doesn’t reveal much in regards to the game, but in spite of this, that’s why they call it a teaser:
According to VG247.com, ASM2 will again feature the free-roaming-via-web-slinging around Manhattan, which feels like a great enough reason to play in and of itself. Further details include a behavior gauge that monitors Spidey’s fight against New York’s criminal element:
The game also contains the “Hero or Menace” system, which incentivizes Super Hero behavior by rewarding the net-slinger’s crime-fighting efforts, and adds consequences for letting criminality fester.
As indicated, the sport is predicted to be released shortly before the movie, giving players something of a leg up in regards to the sequel’s plot. Activision is planning an across-the-board release, besides. The includes both versions of the PlayStation (3 and four) and the Xbox (360 and One); the WiiU, and for the computer.
[Lead image courtesy of The superb Spider-Man Game’s Facebook page]
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Double Fine Announces Day Of The Dev Festival
Posted on December 12, 2013 at 7:56 am
Looking to search out Double Fine’s upcoming adventure game Broken Age and hang around with other independent developers from studios like Super Giant, Gaijin, and Honeyslug? You then should inspect the studio’s upcoming fan event this November.
Double Fine is teaming up with Iam8bit, for a sooner or later event so that you can allow fans the likelihood to play the studio’s new Broken Age in addition to a currently unnaounce project. Studios like Supergiant Games, Capy Games, Gaijin Games, SpyParty, Honeyslug, and Tribute Games may also be available to teach off their titles. And apparently, Fez creator Phil Fish may be to be had to DJ the party (we aren’t kidding, and we are hoping they don’t seem to be either). If you would like to wait this shindig, the development will occur at Public Works in San Francisco on November 2 and you’ll discover more details at the official website.
Our Take
This feels like an attractive sweet party, we just wish we’d been given a bit more warning to select the correct outfit. We’re wanting to get more hands-on time with Broken Age, so maybe we’ll must sneak into the party and try all those games. In case you are in San Francisco on November 2, we promote you check this out.
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Batman: Arkham Origins Can also be Coming To Mobile
Posted on December 11, 2013 at 7:54 am
Batman: Arkham Origins has just a few more weeks until it has to prove even if it lives as much as the high pedigree set by Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. Notwithstanding it doesn’t, you’ll not less than have a stellar looking mobile game to play.
At Manhattan Comic-Con, WB Games announced that it’s bringing a scaled-down version of Batman: Arkham Origins to mobile devices. Like Batman: Arkham City for iOS, this version of the sport doesn’t feature any of the open world exploration mechanics that fans have come to expect from the franchise. Instead, the mobile iteration focuses exclusively on combat.
Check it out:
What makes the mobile game stand proud of its predecessor is that it plays more like a one-on-one fighter this time around. That’s since the game was developed by NetherRealm Studios – the team behind this year’s Injustice: Gods Among Us.
If you would like an on-the-go, yet more console-like Batman experience; you’ll want to investigate cross-check Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate. The 3DS and PS Vita spin-off title will take the Batman franchise right into a direction it hasn’t ever been before – as a facet-scrolling Metroidvania action RPG.
[Image: BatmanArkhamVideos/YouTube]
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Blog Herding: Community Edition 10/10/13
Posted on December 11, 2013 at 7:44 am
It seriously isn’t a surprise to anyone that GTA V is still a favored topic this week, and there were certainly a great deal of blogs inspired by the sport. But there have been also plenty of other blogs you could find just as entertaining.
Blog Herding Stats:
Period Reviewed:
September 30 – October 06, 2013
Number of User
Blogs: 54
Number of User
Bloggers: 36
Number of User
Blogs Herded: 10
Community Events:
Extra Life 2013 is simply across the corner. Game Informer’s online community volunteer coordinator Zachary Pligge posts a couple of blogs in regards to the event including Update #3 and the Prize Blog.
Game
Informer Online 2014 Fantasy Football League Scoreboard – Week 4
The GIO Fantasy Football League scores another update
from cerpintaxman, who gives us a play-by-play review of each of the action
before concluding with the league’s current standings.
Community Blogs:
Will
We Ever See Bad Company Again?
While Call of Duty and
Battlefield continue jockeying for position within the realm of contemporary shooters, Juanolo
XI wonders if and when we’ll see the return of the men from Bad Company.
Games
That Make the Wii U Worth Owning
The Wii U continues to receive
lots of criticism about its loss of titles but Jack Treese takes an
opposite approach along with his blog targeting games that make Nintendo’s latest
console worth owning.
The
Walking Dead Sparked My Love for Telltale, But . . .
Jeremy Sturgill has a definite
fondness for Telltale’s The Walking Dead series but that does not mean he’s unwilling to show some missteps within the latest
installment, 400 Days.
Drunk
On Video Games
A great blog from seb100172 you
really ought to read to realize, exploring the concept that playing games in
excess can diminish the total experience and joy you possibly can otherwise feel
when taking a while.
GIO
Member Herding Part 58 Of XX…
A fan-favorite series returns
after a long leave of absence. Thegodofwine7 takes over the helm of Member Herding, a feature spotlighting a member of the community with a
personal interview.
The
Top Ten Government Shutdowns In Video Games
Tim Gruver injects somewhat
humor within the not-so-funny crisis currently affecting we all as he lists his
favorite government shutdowns from various games while reminding us that it can be
worse.
My
Top Ten Moments From My XCOM Live Stream
Another Tuesday and another top
ten list from Eric Watson, this time capturing his top ten moments from the
extremely popular turn-based strategy game X-COM. Video included.
The
Ladies Of Dynasty Warriors: Introduction
Normally multi-part blogs aren’t featured here, but Azure Moon’s blogs highlighting female characters from Dynasty Warriors stand on their lonesome.
Check up on the second here.
Mind Blown:
The Grand Theft Auto Series
Another gamer satisfied with
the Grand Theft Auto experience, Servant of God discusses some of the games in
the series and what makes them so special.
Video
Games And The Struggle With Satire
Whether you compromise, disagree, or
may also comprehend David Chandler’s latest musing continues to be seen, but it’s
as interesting because it is educational and certainly worth reading.
Community Review:
Grand
Theft Auto V – Do I Even Want a Tagline?
No question about it: Grand Theft Auto V
is destined to be probably the most memorable games of 2013. The most recent installment in Rockstar’s open-world series continues to
rake in impressive review scores, like this one from Jack Treese.
Community Podcasts:
After a shortage of podcasts, the Jacked Up Indie & Mojo show floods the airwaves this week with not one or two or maybe three podcasts, but four. Click for Episode 19, Episode 20, and Episodes 21 & 22.
Don’t forget to send your feedback, recommendations, and community events in to my personal Game Informer account located here to ensure this selection continues to offer the content you’re wanting to read.
Happy Blogging!
Your friendly neighborhood blogging community (09/30/13
– 10/06/13):
Alex; Azure Moon
(2); Boyzby; cerpintaxman; David Chandler; DJH; Eric Watson (2); General
Mills44 (2); Gorow the Driller; Jack Gardner (3); Jack Treese; jackson stone;
Jeremy Sturgill; John Wrek (2); Juanolo XI (2); Luis E. Morales Falcon; M.
Sourman; Marco Polo; Michael Merchant (2); Mike; MSF codforlife (2); NO MAN
(2); Oni no Tenshi; Paradigmthefallen (2); seb100172; Servant of God (2);
StonedMagician (2); Super God Emperor Hawke; TeddyAssassin33; The Rolling
Gamer; thegodofwine7 (2); TheSniperXI; Tim Gruver (2); Timothy Repasky; and
WolfPackOf2; xl9 (4).
Video Game Archives – Quote of the Week:
“Art is humanity screaming ‘We matter’ into the
uncaring abyss.” – Markus “Notch” Persson
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The united kingdom Got A Cooler Pokemon X/Y Ad Than Us
Posted on December 10, 2013 at 12:48 pm
Pokemon X and Pokemon Y hit retail tomorrow, and grown individuals world wide will hit up their local game shop to prove that Pokemon remains relevant to their lives. That’s not a foul thing, for sure, or even Nintendo helps prove it’s totally cool with a brand new TV spot for the united kingdom.
Much just like the U.S. TV spot for Pokemon X and Pokemon Y, the united kingdom’s TV spot is live action. What sets them apart is that the UK got a method cooler spot than we did. Their spot has an exact trainer starting on his trainer with only a lowly Charmander and slowly progresses to the purpose where he has a team choked with premium Pokemon, including a Charizard.
It’s every child’s dream come true, however the real kicker is that the teacher isn’t a child – he’s an adult. It’s reflective of Pokemon X and Pokemon Y’s push to really have the franchise “grow up.” Not only from a gameplay perspective, but from a playable character perspective to boot. Gone are the questionable 10-year-old trainers as they’ve been replaced by late teens/teens.
Of course, all of this doesn’t mean that children are suddenly unimportant to Pokemon. Over the following few weeks, you’ll see that Pokemon remains to be a strong brand among children. It’s just that Nintendo could have finally realized that the Pokemon fans who grew up with the franchise since its beginning in 1998 are adults now, they usually deserve some representation too.
[Image: Nintendo3DSuk/YouTube]
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Saints Row IV Enter The Dominatrix DLC Dated
Posted on December 10, 2013 at 6:20 am
I just finished granding Saints Row 4 this weekend, so I’ll definitely jump in this when it comes out. Until then, i must finish Skyrim, play Assassin’s Creed: Revelations, and check out to make a dent in my backlog before Batman: Arkham Origins hits. Needless to say, i need to do all of this while taking 19.5 credit hours, including an Engineering class that has up to now kicked my ass. This won’t happen…
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Planning On Using An Existing Headset With A PS4? Read This
Posted on December 9, 2013 at 3:17 pm
Yesterday, we received a note from Astro Gaming (whom we’ve recently spoken with about next-gen audio) indicating that their headsets will work for chat at the PlayStation 4… just not instantaneously. This prompted us to dig a bit of deeper and discover what gaming headset owners can expect on November 15.
The answer we received from Sony is complicated. When you have a Sony-branded PULSE gaming headset (or the elite edition of that product), it is very important look forward to a system update coming sooner or later. It appears those is not going to work in any respect at launch.
Any other headset that will depend on bluetooth for chat cannot work in any respect. When you’ve got something that depends upon USB for chat (just like the Astro mixamps and Astro A50 wireless system), you’ll eventually be capable of use those. An update would be coming at some point.
Any headset that is dependent upon digital optical for game audio will continue to offer that out of the box. You only can not chat yet.
The situation is identical for the Xbox One. The connector at the controller is totally different, and until Microsoft delivers the adapter it has promised, you will not have the ability chat using legacy devices. Both the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will include a headset within the box, and there is always the choice to take advantage of the Kinect as a microphone (but when you’ve dogs or kids, please don’t).
Our Take
While it’s good that these headsets will eventually work, it is a shame that both platform holders won’t have the ability to support them at launch. Gaming headsets are significant investments that could cost hundreds of greenbacks.
I know that technology moves on and changes are required to enhance the whole experience. That does not make me any happier that my $300 headset won’t work with my new consoles instantaneously.
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‘The Witcher’ Comic Books Coming Early Next Year
Posted on December 9, 2013 at 1:52 pm
Video game comic books are starting to become quite the fad. Even unproven games akin to Ryse: Son of Rome are becoming their very own comics before they’re even released.
Today, though, Dark Horse Comics announced probably the most appropriate gaming comics in recent memory. The Witcher series may be serialized by the publisher in what it describes as a “character-driven, non-linear story set in a gritty and living world.” Though Dark Horse states the comics could be in accordance with the RPGs, The tale of The Witcher games was originally taken from a chain of Polish fantasy novels, making its adaptation back to print less odd.
“We’re more than pleased to be working with Dark Horse Comics, that’s among the many biggest and finest comic book publishing houses on the earth,” said Adam Badowski, studio head at CD Projekt RED, the developer behind The Witcher games. “What makes it much more exciting is the truth that, for a lot of people, the Dark Horse logo has near legendary status, standing for traditional characters resembling Hellboy or Usagi Yojimbo. We’re more than happy to be over again expanding The Witcher universe,”
The first issue of Witcher is scheduled for release on March 19, 2014. The comics would be adapted by Paul Tobin, who won an Eisner Award this year for Best Digital Comic for his work on Bandette.
(Image courtesy Dark Horse)
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