Civilization 5 ‘Brave New World’ launch trailer showcases human achievement
Civilization 5‘s fast-coming Brave New World expansion focuses heavily on the late-game, according to the creators. A new launch trailer highlights that by showcasing several of the world’s more recent...
View ArticleWeekend Confirmed 171 – Xbox One, The Last of Us Spoiler-Cast
With Jeff Cannata absent, host Garnett Lee is left to discuss the beginning of the summer doldrums. He welcomes in “Indie” Jeff Mattas and Nikole Zivalich to discuss any final Xbox One thoughts before...
View ArticleDeadpool review: Merc with the Mediocrity
Deadpool isn’t one of the most popular characters in Marvel canon. By video game standards, which tend to focus on the biggest names, he’s relatively obscure. So for those unfamiliar, a quick primer:...
View ArticlePS4 system architect: we had ‘completely the wrong attitude’ with PS3
In many ways, PS4 represents a complete turnaround for Sony. While PS3 was a $599 beast of a console packed with a bizarre proprietary Cell chip, PS4 is a cheaper, developer-friendly system that...
View ArticleSaints Row 4 pre-order bonuses play superhero dress-up
Saints Row 4 has shown off its flashy pre-order duds, and they are appropriately absurd. Putting down your reservation at participating retailers gets you two extra superhero costumes: the Iron Rogue...
View ArticleWeekend PC download deals: $22 Borderlands bundle
Now’s as good a time as any to give Borderlands a bash if you haven’t already, as the FPS-RPG is the jewel in the crown of this week’s downloadable deals. $22 will get you Borderlands 2 and its DLC...
View ArticleWorld of Tanks Xbox 360 beta starts this weekend
The World of Tanks beta for Xbox 360 is starting this weekend, Wargaming has announced. The test is pretty limited for now, only open for set times all three days this weekend, but Wargaming assures...
View ArticleDust 514 planning ‘near-monthly’ updates
CCP says updates will be coming quickly for Dust 514 over the next six months, and has committed to a faster update cycle. It claims that starting with Uprising 1.2, it will be offering “near-monthly”...
View ArticleEA wants to refocus Origin on ‘service,’ not ‘transactions’
Origin has been a success for Electronic Arts, generating $100 million in revenue with 9.3 million users after its first year. But VP Andrew Wilson says he wants to “re-establish Origin as a service to...
View ArticleSimCity launches ‘Airship’ DLC
SimCity is taking a unique (and not altogether practical) approach to reducing city traffic: balloons! The new “Airships” pack is available for $8.99, and includes two Airships, two balloon parks with...
View ArticleMicrosoft: Xbox One messaging wasn’t ‘open’ and ‘complete’ enough
Microsoft has faced an uphill battle ever since debuting Xbox One with confusing new restrictions. While the company has since reversed the most egregious policies surrounding their next-gen console,...
View ArticleAce Combat: Infinity registered, teaser site opens
Namco Bandai has begun teasing a new Ace Combat game, rumored to be titled “Ace Combat: Infinity.” Developer Project Aces is behind this one again, having most recently released Assault Horizon in...
View ArticleHow a designer’s son helped pitch Puppeteer
Puppeteer, one of the promising titles coming from Sony’s Japan studio, owes some of its charm to a child. According to Japan Studio’s Gavin Moore, the seed of the idea sprouted from playing games with...
View ArticleRetro City Rampage updates coming to PS3, Vita
Retro City Rampage will be getting a free update on PlayStation 3 and Vita soon, making the PlayStation versions nearly on par with the updated PC SKU. A free title update will add Retro+ enhanced...
View ArticleCapcom announces new digital update to Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition
Capcom came to EVO 2013′s Street Fighter panel with far more than just a balance update in mind. A new digital update to Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition is coming to Xbox 360, PS3, and PC early...
View ArticleNew game releases of July 14-21
Next week will bring the launches of Shin Megami Tensei IV, Dynasty Warriors 8, Mystic Chronicles, Time and Eternity, and, well, some other odds and ends. PC Face Noir (download – $20) Fallen World...
View ArticleMartian Manhunter coming to Injustice: Gods Among Us
You may have seen this coming if you saw the end of the Scorpion debut trailer. Ed Boon took the stage at EVO 2013 before the start of the Injustice: Gods Among Us grand finals to announce the game’s...
View ArticleNewly-dubbed Ultra Street Fighter IV shows off new characters
Prior to Sunday’s Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition grand finals, Capcom’s Yoshinori Ono took the stage at EVO 2013 to talk about yesterday’s announced digital update to the game. As promised, it...
View ArticleDivekick coming to PS3 and Vita on August 20
Divekick, our favorite (and only) two-button fighting game, will be available on PS3 and Vita come August 20th. And like so many cross-platform games, Divekick will support Cross-Buy, meaning one...
View ArticleTekken Revolution considering salmon and giant praying mantis for roster
With kangaroos, pandas, and Bob making part of the Tekken roster, it’s clear that Namco Bandai doesn’t take themselves too seriously when making new characters for the series. For their latest release,...
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