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Alien Colonial Marines Cost CEO Randy Pitchford $10 Million Of His Own Money

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 11:32 pm

Gearbox Software CEO Randy Pitchford invested $10 million of his own money into Aliens: Colonial Marines and lost it all. Pitchford revealed the figure today as part of a heated Twitter debate. He defended Colonial Marines and said the claims made in the game's high-profile lawsuit were "hurtful and unhelpful."

First, some background.

Following the release of Colonial Marines in February 2013, sources told GameSpot that publisher Sega was concerned that Gearbox was not investing enough effort into the game. Later, complaints were filed that claimed trailers for the game published pre-launch were misrepresentative of the final game.

Sega later admitted that the videos could have been misleading, and the matter went to court.

In May 2015, the next chapter of the case unfolded when Gearbox was dropped from the lawsuit, something it had been trying to achieve for a year. The case against Gearbox was dismissed with prejudice under the condition that Gearbox wouldn't seek legal fees. The case could still proceed in court, however, but not as a class-action lawsuit, a judge ruled at the time.

Now, Pitchford has shed new light on the development of Colonial Marines and the nature of Gearbox's relationship with Sega. Among other things, he says the game needed to sell 3 million copies to break even, but it ended up only shipping 1.3 million, meaning it was a "commercial failure."

Check out more of Pitchford's thoughts on Colonial Marines through the tweets below. You can also visit his Twitter page to see everything he had to say--and there is lots.


Splinter Cell: Blacklist Dev Hiring for Brand New Game

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 10:32 pm

Ubisoft Toronto, developer of Splinter Cell: Blacklist, is working on an all new game property, according to a job listing found on the company's careers page.

The job listing was posted on Twitter by Heather Holmes, who is team lead talent specialist at the studio.

"New senior game designer with 3Cs [character, controls, camera] expertise on a new IP here at Ubisoft Toronoto. Must have AAA game experience," reads her tweet.

The job listing doesn't provide much insight into what the project may be, only that the successful candidate will "be responsible for developing game systems, controls and interfaces (as well as the other interactive elements of his/her project) in order to bring the vision of the Producer into a playable experience."

After shipping Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Ubisoft Toronto collaborated with the Montreal studio to work on Assassin's Creed Unity and Far Cry 4.

In March 2014, studio boss Jade Raymond said Ubisoft Toronto has five unannounced projects in development. The studio's development pipeline was said to include "two new IP" and a "new Splinter Cell."

Raymond has since left Ubisoft Toronto, and recently announced she has founded a new EA studio called Motive.

Raymond and Motive will "work in close quarters with the BioWare team," suggesting the studio may have some hand in developing Mass Effect: Andromeda. It will also be incubating "entirely new IP and taking on some amazing projects."

The studio's first project is working on the Star Wars game from former Uncharted writer Amy Hennig, which is also being developed by Dead Space studio Visceral.


PS4 God of War 3 Remastered Review Roundup

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 10:23 pm

Announced just a few months ago, Sony's God of War III Remastered, an updated version of the 2010 PlayStation 3 game, launched Tuesday for PlayStation 4. It's the first God of War game for PS4.

The game runs at 1080p/60fps, but how is it holding up with critics? To help you decide if it's worth a purchase, we've rounded up some editor opinions and review scores below.

  • Game: God of War III Remastered
  • Developer: Sony
  • Platforms: PlayStation 4
  • Release Date: July 14
  • Price: $40

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GameSpot -- 8/10

"60 frames per second and 1080p resolution aren't game-changers for Kratos' adventure, though they are certainly nice attributes to have; God of War III Remastered is simply another chance to admire a game that we admired five years ago. At a $40 retail price, however, it doesn't make a strong enough argument for buying a game you've already bought, particularly when the lower-resolution pre-rendered cutscenes stand out all the more next to the in-game visuals." - Kevin VanOrd [Full review]

IGN -- 8.8/10

"God of War III was an impressive feat for its day, and it still impresses today in God of War III Remastered. Its beautiful graphics are prettier than ever, and a higher frame rate adds more fluidity to the action. The story will be confusing to newcomers, as it picks up right in the middle of the saga, but the exciting combat and epic set pieces hold up exceptionally well." - Meghan Sullivan [Full review]

Game Informer -- 9/10

"If you were planning on playing (or replaying) God of War III regardless, you can't go wrong with this version. It's the same game that earned so much acclaim five years ago. With that being said, God of War III Remastered does nothing to entice old players to return; apart from photo mode, you won't find any new options or tweaks to inject novelty into the adventure. You even need to beat the game before you can use the handful of included DLC costumes. God of War III is still a fantastic experience, and a significant beat in gaming history, but this remaster doesn't build on its legacy." - Joe Juba [Full review]

Hardcore Gamer -- 4/5

"God of War III has aged surprisingly gracefully. Although it's over five years old, somebody inexperienced with the series could easily mistake Remastered for an original PS4 game. In that sense, the release is a resounding success." - Steve Hannley [Full review]

PlayStation Universe -- 9/10

"As far as Remasters go God of War III is a welcome but an unnecessary one. The single addition of the Photo Mode and updated graphics are something I feel just aren't worth paying $40 for a five year old game." - Garri Bagdasarov [Full review]

Shacknews -- 7/10

"While God of War III Remastered may scratch the nostalgia itch we all have for Kratos-related mayhem, it doesn't offer anything more than a good-looking trip down memory lane. If you have yet to play the original God of War III, this would be a great opportunity to do so, but those who don't want to have their memories tarnished due to a lack of bonus material may want to steer clear of God of War III Remastered." - Daniel Perez [Full review]


Xbox One Gets Prototype 1 and 2 Bundle

By Zorine Te on Jul 14, 2015 09:40 pm

[Update] An official trailer has emerged indicating the Prototype Biohazard Bundle is out now on PS4, too. Activision have revealed the bundle will include "full HD visuals", as well as an improved frame rate and increased texture resolution. Finally, the publisher announced that Prototype and Prototype 2 will come to current gen individually on August 11 in North America.

You can check out the trailer below.

The original story is below.

A bundle which includes action games Prototype and Prototype 2 is now available for purchase on the Xbox One, Microsoft announced today. Called the Prototype Biohazard Bundle, the announcement was detailed on the Major Nelson site.

The bundle is priced at $49.99 on the US Xbox Store and includes downloadable content. Together the games are approximately a 17GB download. Prototype was first released in 2009 for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 and follows the story of Alex Mercer, a man who possesses shape-shifting abilities and has lost his memory. The game was well-received in GameSpot's review, scoring eight-and-a-half out of ten. Reviewer Justin Calvert praised Prototype for its intriguing protagonist and storyline, as well as its ability to be challenging without becoming frustrating.

A sequel, Prototype 2, was released in 2012 and carries on from the story of its predecessor through the eyes of a new character. The game was positively received in GameSpot's review, although it was criticized for not bringing anything particularly new or inventive to the series. Developer Radical Entertainment has since been downsized, with remaining staff allocated to various Activision Publishing sectors.


The Last of Us Dev: "We Thought It Was Going to Tank"

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 09:38 pm

Naughty Dog's post-apocalyptic adventure game The Last of Us was celebrated by critics upon its release in June 2013 for PlayStation 3. But some at developer Naughty Dog didn't think the studio had a hit on its hands until the game's development was wrapping up, key designers reveal as part of a new interview.

"Quite the opposite," co-director Bruce Straley says in the latest Conversations With Creators video when asked if Naughty Dog anticipated the game's huge success. "We thought it was going to tank."

Not only that, but Straley said he worried that if The Last of Us was poorly received, it would sully the name of Naughty Dog itself.

"We thought we were going to ruin the name and image [of Naughty Dog] that's been so heartily built for years with blood, sweat, and tears," he explained. "We thought we were ruining Naughty Dog's image."

Neil Druckmann, the other director for The Last of Us, added, "The joke we would say throughout production was that 'This game is the downfall of Naughty Dog.'"

So what was wrong with The Last of Us? Lead designer Anthony Newman explains that some of the issues had to do with game mechanics. These problems were eventually overcome due to some "lucky breaks."

"A big part of it was on the mechanical side; I thought, 'We'll be lucky to scrape by with an 85 Metacritic.' Just because it wasn't gelling," Newman said. "It wasn't coming together. So it was really a a set of really lucky breaks in terms of gameplay decisions we made that really made everything fall into place and turned it into a fun game."

Not until the point when development on The Last of Us was wrapping up did Naughty Dog feel it had something special on its hands. Druckmann said he began to feel more positive about the game's outlook when people from outside of the studio played it and were blown away by the story and writing.

Part of the reason why The Last of Us' story resonates so strongly is because it carries a powerful, universal theme. "The most intense love you can have is between a parent and a child," Druckmann said about the Joel and Ellie relationship.

A remastered version of The Last of Us was released on PlayStation 4 last summer. According to voice actor Nolan North, Naughty Dog is working on The Last of Us 2.


Amazon Prime Day Sales Include Discounts on Tomb Raider, Titanfall, Far Cry 4, and More

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 09:15 pm

Amazon has revealed some of the games that will be included in the upcoming Prime Day Sales.

As previously announced, the sale is scheduled to take place on June 15 and, according to the online retailer, the discounts on offer will be bigger than those offered on Black Friday.

The sale will be exclusive to Amazon Prime members in the United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Japan, Italy, Germany, France, Canada, and Austria.

Prime Day discounts will go live at midnight on July 15, with new offers coming online over the course of the day--some as frequently as every ten minutes. Some of the items that will be available can now be seen on the website.

Amazon Prime costs $99 (£79) a year. Benefits include free two-day shipping, as well as access to the Amazon Instant Video Collection and the ad-free Amazon Music catalog. A free 30-day trial is also available.


EA and Comcast Team Up for New Game Streaming Service

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 09:02 pm

The rumored partnership between Electronic Arts and Comcast has now been confirmed. Comcast on Tuesday launched a new game platform called Xfinity Games, which is "powered by EA."

It's a subscription-based game service that streams EA games to a supported Xfinity set-top box. You don't need any extra equipment or software--and your smartphone or tablet acts as a controller.

Check out the video below for a quick look at how Xfinity Games works.

As you can see, Xfinity Games supports EA's mobile games, not console titles. Some of the supported games include FIFA Soccer 13, Plants vs. Zombies, and NBA Jam. You can see the full lineup on the Xfinity Games website, which also warns that online multiplayer is not supported.

Games are available in the Xfinity Games beta for free, but pricing has not yet been determined for the program's commercial launch.

Existing Comcast users can opt-in to the Xfinity Games beta by navigating to the Apps menu, where they'll find the Xfinity Games app. Follow the on-screen instructions and you should be all set.

For more on Xfinity Games, check out this detailed FAQ.

Both EA and Comcast were previously in the running for the title of "Worst Company In America" from the affairs blog The Consumerist.


PlayStation Summer Sale PS4 Discounts Detailed

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 08:33 pm

Sony has detailed the lineup of PlayStation 4 games that will be discounted as part of its annual Play Summer Event.

Discounts will become active on July 14 when the games, Journey, N++, Galak-Z, and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture, become available to preorder on the PlayStation Store.

PlayStation Plus members that preorder any of the games will be given an 20 percent discount, according to Sony.

The aforementioned titles will be released over the course of first weeks, starting with Journey on July 21, N++ on July 28, Galak-Z on August 4, and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture on August 11.

Anyone that purchases two or more of the games between July 14 and August 18 will receive a coupon redeemable for a 10 percent in-card discount on eligible items on the PlayStation Store. Coupon codes will be delivered by September 1 and expire on September 30.

  • Journey: $14.99 (PS Plus preorder price: $11.99)
  • N++: $19.99 (PS Plus preorder price: $15.99
  • Galak-Z: $19.99 (PS Plus preorder price: $15:99)
  • Everybody's Gone to the Rapture: $19.99 (PS Plus preorder price $15.99)


Batman: Arkham Knight August DLC Revealed, Developed by Rocksteady

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 08:26 pm

Alongside the release of Batman: Arkham Knight's first story expansion today, Warner Bros. has announced the add-on content coming to the action game in August. The publisher also confirmed that this content, and the rest of the game's expansions, will be developed by the game's main team, Rocksteady Studios.

The Batgirl-focused A Matter of Time expansion, available now on all platforms except PC, was developed externally at Batman: Arkham Origins studio WB Games Montreal.

Arkham Knight's August DLC, which will launch first for season pass owners, includes:

1989 Movie Batmobile Pack -- Comes with Batman and Batmobile skins based on Tim Burton's 1989 Batman movie. Also included are two Batmobile tracks "inspired by the film's sequel."

The Bat-Family Skins Pack -- Comes with six character skins based on alternate timelines: 1990s Catwoman, One Year Later Robin, Arkham Origins Batman, Iconic Grey & Black Batman, 1970s Batman, and the Original Arkham Nightwing.

Warner Bros. did not announce release dates for either expansion, nor did the company say how much they will cost individually. We'll have that information for you as soon as it becomes available.

In other recent Arkham Knight news, the PC edition of the game is still facing issues. As a result, the game remains unavailable to buy at major retailers and the game's DLC has been delayed. Making matters potentially worse, a report earlier this month claimed that Warner Bros. knew about the issues for Arkham Knight on PC "for months."


New Star Wars Battlefront and Kingdom Hearts 3 Footage to be shown at D23 Expo

By Oscar Dayus on Jul 14, 2015 07:57 pm

Star Wars: Battlefront and Kingdom Hearts III will be among the titles shown at Disney's D23 Expo this August.

Held at California's Anaheim Convention Center on August 14-16, the official Disney fan club's expo will include an on-stage presentation of the two games, as well as Disney Infinity 3.0 Edition. The show will apparently feature "never-before-seen" gameplay and trailers, including an "in-depth" look at Battlefront and "special surprises" regarding Kingdom Hearts III.

The trio of games will also be shown, along with more Disney titles like Frozen Free Fall and LINE: Disney Tsum Tsum, on the show floor, where guests will be able to get hands-on demos.

It is heavily implied on the D23 website that Star Wars Battlefront will be playable, with a news post saying guests can go "hands on with Star Wars." Battlefront is not the only Star Wars game present at the show though, with mobile title Star Wars: Commander and Bandai Namco's arcade dogfighting sim Star Wars: Battle Pod also appearing. However Battlefront was playable at E3, and will be playable at Gamescom, suggesting hands on demos could be available at D23 Expo.

Disney Infinity also appears to have a large presence at the show, with an augmented reality "virtual Toy Box" experience, based on the Disney Infinity game mode, as well as three new toy sets to try out: Star Wars Twilight of the Republic, Star Wars Rise Against the Empire, and Pixar's Inside Out.

Ticket prices stand at $74 for adult, non-D23 members for one-day admission, with members and children getting discounts. For more information, take a look at the D23 website.


More Guitar Hero Live Songs Confirmed

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 07:51 pm

Following Harmonix's announcement of new tracks for Rock Band 4 yesterday, Activision on Tuesday revealed ten new songs for its upcoming music game, Guitar Hero Live.

Some of the just-announced tracks include Disturbed's "Down With the Sickness," "Now" from Paramore, and "Coming of Age" by Foster the People. You can see all ten of the new songs below.

Activision made the announcement of the ten tracks through GameStop. The retailer also announced today that everyone who preorders the game with them will receive a free 30-day Pandora One premium trial membership. This also applies to people who already preordered.

The Guitar Hero Live release date is set for October 20 for Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Wii U, and mobile devices.

Guitar Hero Live is not backwards compatible with existing instruments. A package that comes with the game and one guitar will cost $100. You can also buy a bundle featuring the game and two guitars for $150.

New Guitar Hero Live Confirmed Songs:

  • One Republic- "Counting Stars"
  • Paramore - "Now"
  • The Mowgli's- "San Francisco"
  • Cypress Hill ft. Tom Morello - "Rise Up"
  • Asking Alexandria - "The Final Episode"
  • The Vines - "Metal Zone"
  • Wolf Alice - "Moaning Lisa Smile"
  • Disturbed - "Down With the Sickness"
  • TV On The Radio - "Lazerray"
  • Foster the People - "Coming of Age"

No Man's Sky Dev Talk Pressure of Hype, Why it Turned Down Money to Expand Scope

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 07:21 pm

Upcoming PlayStation 4 and PC space-adventure game No Man's Sky is one of the most hyped upcoming video games currently in development. Following a positive showing at E3 and with its release scheduled for later this year, that hype continues to grow still.

Now, in a new interview, Hello Games creative director Sean Murray has tackled that subject head on. He also discusses why Hello Games has refused every offer made so far for extra money to expand the scope of the game. He started off by saying Hello Games faces something of an uphill battle with No Man's Sky.

"People say to me: there's never been a game that's had this much hype and hasn't disappointed everyone," Murray told The Guardian.

It's not hard to see why No Man's Sky has so much hype. Hello Games is pushing it as a procedurally generated space exploration game where you can go anywhere and do anything in a truly massive world. Basically, it's difficult to not get excited about a game with such bold ambition.

Murray goes on to say that Hello Games is working hard to ensure that every piece of No Man's Sky footage it shows is an authentic representation of what players can expect. Over-promising and under-delivering is something Hello Games wants to avoid.

"We've always ensured that every video and demo we put out is raw gameplay," Murray said. "Every time you see No Man's Sky, it's literally me playing... It's the most genuine way in which we can show the game."

But of course, some gamers have gotten carried away. Murray said he can't do anything about this.

"They project their own idea of the game onto what we're doing," he said. "Maybe that is the nature of hype: runaway excitement that can never be matched?"

Also in the interview, Murray reveals that Hello Games was approached by a number of companies--including publishing partner Sony--who offered up extra funding to expand the scope of the game. But Murray has turned down every request--and he explained why.

"A lot of other companies would have taken the interest, taken loads of investment, grown the team massively and so on," Murray said. "And of course, we did talk about things like that. But it felt like it wouldn't work. We had an idea for a game and we may never be able to deliver on the hype. But we can deliver the game we set out to make. That has to be enough."

The full Guardian interview offers an incredibly fascinating, in-depth look at No Man's Sky and the team behind it.

No Man's Sky is coming later this year, and will launch for PS4 and PC on the same day. We also recently learned that when you die in the game, you may see a Jaden Smith quote.


Batman: Arkham Knight's First Story DLC Out Now (But Not on PC)

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 06:51 pm

Looking to continue the Batman: Arkham Knight story? You can do just that today, as Warner Bros. on Tuesday released the action game's first story-themed expansion, called A Matter of Family.

As announced previously, A Matter of Family takes place before the events of Arkham Knight, and lets you play as Batgirl. You'll fight alongside Robin in the prequel content, which takes place at an amusement park.

Here's how Warner Bros. sets up the story.

"When The Joker kidnaps Commissioner Gordon and holds him hostage at the Seagate Amusement Park, Batgirl and Robin must fight against the odds to save him and avoid falling victim to The Joker's sinister plan. Trained by Batman, Batgirl's combat combines with unparalleled hacking abilities to take down enemies, manipulate the environment and solve puzzles."

A Matter of Family is available today across Xbox One and PlayStation 4 for people who own the $40 Arkham Knight DLC pass. Everyone else can buy the content on July 21 for $7. A Matter of Family was supposed to launch today on PC, but Warner Bros. delayed it due to that version's technical woes.

The DLC was developed by Batman: Arkham Origins studio WB Games Montreal, not Rocksteady Studios, which created the main game. However, Warner Bros. notes that WB Games Montreal built the expansion using the same engine that powers Arkham Knight.

A Matter of Family will be followed by even more add-on content, including extra missions, maps, skins, and more, all of which will be developed by Rocksteady Studios. Overall, Warner Bros. plans to support Arkham Knight with more DLC through the end of the year.


How PS4's Power Is Improving Uncharted 4

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 06:26 pm

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End creative director Neil Druckmann has spoken out to explain how the power of the PlayStation 4 is doing a service to Naughty Dog's upcoming action-adventure game. Speaking with GamesRadar, Druckmann explained that some of the game's scenes in which Drake drives a jeep, including the demo we saw at E3 (see the video below), might not have been possible on PlayStation 3.

"Because of the PS4, we do not have the constraints with memory that we had in the past," he said. "So in the set piece, normally, we'd be going down one road [now] you can see the road branches and splits up. There's a ton exploration in this game."

The PS4's power has also brought a new level of visual fidelity to the Uncharted series. Naughty Dog said previously that it was aiming for a "filmic, cinematic" look for Uncharted 4. The game's new Drake character model is so detailed that you can see sweat on his forehead, as well as stubble and even chest hair.

What's more, the PS4's technical prowess has allowed Naughty Dog to implement 850 possible facial animations for Drake, compared to 120 in Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception for PS3. In terms of specific figures, Uncharted 4's single-player campaign runs at 1080p/30fps, while multiplayer is aiming for 60fps.

Also in the interview, co-director Bruce Straley said what we saw from Uncharted 4 at E3 was just a taste of what's to come in terms of missions where you get to drive the jeep. You'll get to drive it in "much larger areas," he teased.  But overall for Uncharted 4, you won't be able to drive the jeep whenever you want.

"We're going wide when we want to [and] we're going to narrow it down when the story calls for it. It's all about pacing," Straley explained.

Check out the full GamesRadar interview for more on how the jeep plays into Uncharted 4, which has been delayed to 2016

You can also read GameSpot's in-depth interview with Druckmann to learn more about Uncharted 4, the final game in Drake's story.



This UK Rapper Will Trade You His Album for Shiny Charizard Pokemon Cards

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 05:40 pm

UK Grime rapper Jamie Adenuga, better known as JME, is on the hunt for a shiny Charizard Pokemon card and is offering to trade a copy of his new album, Integrity>, on vinyl for one.

For those not familiar with the him, Adenuga is founder of English grime label and group Boy Better Know, which has produced artists including Wiley--thought of by many as the godfather of UK Grime--Skepta, who appeared alongside Kanye West at the BRIT Awards, and recently released a track with Drake.

Adenuga tweeted on July 10 that he would be up for swaps for a "Charizard in good condition."

Those that produced anything other than a good condition shiny Charizard were sent packing. To paraphrase one of his most popular tracks "Salamence? Man don't care about all that. Deoxys? Man don't care about all that. Empoleon? Man don't care about all that."

"What about [Nintetails]? Man don't care about all that. Muk? Man don't care about all that. Wigglytuff? Man don't care about all that. Pinsir? MAN DON'T CARE ABOUT ALL THAT."

"I'll bury man two foot shallow, ain't got time for [Non-OG]"

Low quality Charizard? "Fam, don't @ me. Fall back a likkle bit, don't @ me. I am not having it, don't @ me. You will get blocked quick, don't @ me. With your default pic, don't @ me."

Eventually...


This Week's Xbox One and Xbox 360 Deals With Gold Revealed

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 05:32 pm

Another week, another set of deals for Xbox One and Xbox 360.

Microsoft has announced this week's lineup of Deals With Gold, which includes various Tomb Raider games, as well as add-on content for Call of Duty: Black Ops 1 and 2 and Battlefield 4.

And If this week's MLB All-Star game has you excited to play a baseball game, R.B.I. Baseball 15 is available for just $10.

Check out all of the deals below, divided by platform. Offers are good through July 20. Titles marked with an asterisk require an Xbox Live Gold subscription.

Are you picking anything up this week? Let us know in the comments below.

Xbox One:

  • Battlefield 4 Assault Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Air Vehicle Shortcut Kit -- $5
  • Battlefield 4 Engineer Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Ground and Sea Vehicle Shortcut Kit -- $7.50
  • Battlefield 4 Recon Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Soldier Shortcut Bundle -- $12.50
  • Battlefield 4 Support Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Weapon Shortcut Bundle -- $7.50
  • Battlefield 4 Ultimate Shortcut Bundle -- $25
  • Murdered: Soul Suspect* -- $12
  • R.B.I. Baseball 15* -- $10
  • Tomb Raider Definitive Edition* -- $9.90

Xbox 360:

  • Battlefield 4 Assault Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Air Vehicle Shortcut Kit -- $5
  • Battlefield 4 Vehicle Shortcut Bundle -- $10
  • Battlefield 4 Engineer Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Ground and Sea Vehicle Shortcut Kit -- $7.50
  • Battlefield 4 Recon Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Soldier Shortcut Bundle -- $12.50
  • Battlefield 4 Support Shortcut Kit -- $3.50
  • Battlefield 4 Weapon Shortcut Bundle -- $7.50
  • Battlefield 4 Ultimate Shortcut Bundle -- $25
  • BioShock Infinite DLC Pass* -- $10
  • Black Ops Annihilation* -- $11.24
  • Black Ops Escalation* -- $11.24
  • Black Ops First Strike* -- $11.24
  • Black Ops Rezurrection* -- $11.24
  • Black Ops II Apocalypse -- $11.24
  • Black Ops II Revolution -- $11.24
  • Black Ops II Uprising -- $11.24
  • Black Ops II Vengeance -- $11.24
  • Black Ops II DLC Pass* -- $33.50
  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution* -- $3.74
  • Duke Nukem Forever* -- $5
  • Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light* -- $3.74
  • Murdered: Soul Suspect* -- $7
  • Risen 3: Titan Lords* -- $10.19
  • Tomb Raider Anniversary* -- $5
  • Tomb Raider Legend* -- $5
  • Tomb Raider Underworld* -- $5
  • Spec Ops: The Line* -- $7.50
  • XCOM: Enemy Unknown* -- $10

Metal Gear Solid 5's Box Art Removes Kojima Name

By Oscar Dayus on Jul 14, 2015 05:24 pm

Konami has removed all mention of Hideo Kojima and his studio, Kojima Productions, from Metal Gear Solid V's box art.

New, and seemingly final, versions of the box art carry no mention of Kojima, where placeholder assets had previously showed the Kojima Productions logo and the line "A Hideo Kojima Game."

The news comes just days after Otsuka Akio, the Japanese voice actor for Metal Gear Solid's protagonist Snake, claimed the development studio no longer exists. "[Kojima Productions] has been disbanded," he said. "It appears that the work that the team has been putting their utmost effort into is nearly complete." Konami has yet to respond to the speculation.

This is not the first time Konami has sought to remove mention of the long-time Metal Gear director from its games. Back in March, the publisher deleted Kojima Productions branding from the Silent Hills/PT website, before announcing that the reboot project had been cancelled altogether.

Konami also wiped Kojima branding from official artwork and marketing material for Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and The Phantom Pain, as well as from Twitter and the publisher's LA office listing. But, until now, The Phantom Pain's box art had remained untouched.

A source close to Kojima Productions told GameSpot in March that Kojima is expected to leave the studio following the completion of The Phantom Pain. It is understood that the team's contracts run until December.

The Metal Gear Solid 5 release date has been set for September 1 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, and Xbox 360. The PC release date is scheduled to arrive two weeks later.

In the meantime, have a look at our timeline of events to catch-up on all the goings-on between Konami and Kojima.


Watch Creepy First Trailer for Horror Game Five Nights at Freddy's 4

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 05:04 pm

The first trailer for Five Nights at Freddy's 4: The Final Chapter has been released--and it's every bit as creepy and frightening as you would imagine.

Whereas previous Five Nights at Freddy's games were set in a fictional pizza parlor, the new game brings the horror home. Besides the change in setting, it looks like The Final Chapter will keep the franchise's formula intact. Take a look at the trailer below for a closer look at how the game is shaping up.

The Final Chapter, which sounds like the last game in the series given its name, launches in August. Cawthon previously planned to launch the game on Halloween, but recently decided to move its release date up two months. That said, Cawthon is planning some special surprises for October 31.

Five Nights at Freddy 4 will be the fourth in the series to launch in the span of a year.

Five Nights at Freddy's 3 is the most recent entry in the series and was released in March this year. The original Five Nights at Freddy's was well-received in GameSpot's review, praised for its dark humor, ability to invoke "heart-pounding terror," and story delivery.

A film adaptation of the game is also in the works with Roy Lee (The Departed, The LEGO Movie) and Seth Grahame-Smith and David Katzenberg of KatzSmith Productions (the upcoming Beetlejuice sequel) signed on as producers.


Fly Over The World of Warcraft on a Gryphon in Amazing 360-Degree Video

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 04:43 pm

Following its launch as a virtual reality app last week, Legendary Pictures has now released a YouTube version of an amazing 360-degree video that lets you fly over Azeroth on the back of mythic gryphon.

It's of course meant to promote Legendary's upcoming fantasy movie Warcraft, based on the Blizzard Entertainment's juggernaut gaming franchise. Specifically, the city you're flying over is Stormwind.

The new YouTube version supports YouTube 360 (on Chrome only), allowing you to use the directional tools to look in any direction you want. Be sure to do that as the video unfolds for the biggest impact.

Star Wars studio Industrial Light & Magic, which is providing the effects shots for Warcraft, developed the Azeroth video through its xLAB division.

Warcraft hits theaters in June 2016, and could be followed up by two sequels. In other recent news about the movie, director Duncan Jones has confirmed that the first trailer will be released this fall.


Street Fighter 2 Soundtrack Remastered for CD and Vinyl

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 03:50 pm

Japan-based music label Brave Wave is set to launch a new series of video game soundtrack remasters and re-releases. It's first project is Capcom's Street Fighter 2, which will be available on disc and vinyl this year.

With its 'Generation Series', Brave Wave aims to deliver the "definitive editions of legendary video game soundtracks."

"Some of [the soundtracks are] previously unreleased, incomplete, out of print, hard to find, or not preserved in the best possible quality," it explained. "For the first time ever, we are releasing your favorite soundtracks in comprehensive collector's editions: restored, remastered, often in unprecedented quality."

The Street Fighter 2 soundtrack will include new remasters of both the CPS-1 and CPS-2 arcade system board versions of the soundtrack. The content will be "extracted directly from the arcade boards and approved by original composer Yoko Shimomura."

It added: "For the first time in the series history, we will present a limited edition vinyl release, carefully and especially remastered in translucent colored vinyl, with art prints sourced from the Capcom archive."

Discussing its process, Brain Wave said it will be working with "researchers, consultants and world class engineers to bring you the best possible versions" of these soundtracks.

"We are also working closely with developers, license holders and original sound teams," it continued. "All of our work will be overseen and approved by the respective composers or the person in charge of the sound team (wherever possible). On top of that, our physical releases will contain extras like interviews, art booklets and more."

Brain Wave has not yet announced its release plan or schedule. Those interested can sign up here to be notified when pre-orders open.

The newest entry in Capcom's fighting game series, Street Fighter 5, is set to launch in March 2016 for PlayStation 4 and PC.

Capcom recently detailed the upcoming Street Fighter 5 beta, which is set to begin on July 23 at 6 PM PT on PlayStation 4. The beta will have a total of six characters to play, but will launch initially with four, with Cammy and Birdie joining later.

Bandai Namco recently confirmed Tekken X Street Fighter is still in development and, in fact, is "at a pretty far stage into its development."


Uncharted 3 Inspired Plane Sequence in Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation

By Tamoor Hussain on Jul 14, 2015 02:16 pm

Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation director Christopher McQuarrie has said Naughty Dog's Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception inspires a sequence from his upcoming movie.

McQuarrie was asked how the plane stunt, which feature's Tom Cruise's character Ethan Hunt holding onto the side of a airplane as it takes off, was created.

The director replied by by saying it was a result of a "group effort" and "Uncharted," referring to the cargo plane sequence in Uncharted 3, during which Nathan Drake catches up to an aircraft and hops onto a landing wheel as lifts off.

Following the Tweet, Uncharted 3 co-director Justin Richmond replied ro McQuarrie saying "you just made my month."

Watch the two sequences below.

Following a delay, PlayStation exec Andrew House confirmed the Uncharted 4: A Thief's End's release date will arrive before April 2016.

According to its director, the PS4 exclusive will close the curtain on the story of Nathan Drake. Read GameSpot's full Uncharted 4 interview with Neil Druckmann for more on the game.

A beta for Uncharted 4's multiplayer mode will be available before the game's release next year. Access to the beta requires purchasing the Uncharted: Nathan Drake Collection, which launches in October for PlayStation 4.

Naughty Dog also announced today that Uncharted 4 will have a Photo Mode. Additional details about this feature will be announced later.

For lots more on Uncharted 4--which launches in 2016-- check out GameSpot's in-depth interview with co-director Neil Druckmann.


Comic-Con 2015: Cosplay Gallery (1 of 2)

By Matt Espineli on Jul 14, 2015 05:56 am

One of the best parts about San Diego Comic-Con is its amazing amount of cosplay. Each year brings with it captivating outfits created by fans based on a variety of beloved franchises from video games, movies, and more. So here's a gallery of all that we saw this year! Feel free to click on any image below to see it full-size in our gallery viewer.

For our other Comic-Con 2015 galleries, check out the links below!

Check out our extensive Comic-Con coverage right here for a full rundown of the show!


Comic-Con 2015: The Most Awesome Collectibles and Statues

By Matt Espineli on Jul 14, 2015 05:49 am

San Diego Comic-Con always has its share of amazing statues and collectibles to see. So here's a gallery of all the awesome ones that were at the show! Feel free to click on any image below to see it full-size in our gallery viewer.

For our other Comic-Con 2015 galleries, check out the links below!

Check out our extensive Comic-Con coverage right here for a full rundown of the show!


Comic-Con 2015: All the Cool Stuff We Saw on the Show Floor

By Matt Espineli on Jul 14, 2015 05:49 am

This year's Comic-Con was filled to the brim with cool sights to see. Be it the show floor or the cool spectacles surrounding it, there was a whole lot to feast your eyes on. So here's a gallery of all the cool stuff we saw! Feel free to click on any image below to see it full-size in our gallery viewer.

For our other Comic-Con 2015 galleries, check out the links below!

Check out our extensive Comic-Con coverage right here for a full rundown of the show!


Comic-Con 2015: Cosplay Gallery (2 of 2)

By Matt Espineli on Jul 14, 2015 02:44 am

One of the best parts about San Diego Comic-Con is its amazing amount of cosplay. Every year brings with it captivating outfits created by fans based on a variety of beloved franchises from video games, movies, and more. So here's a gallery of all that we saw this year! Feel free to click on any image below to see it full-size in our gallery viewer.

For our other Comic-Con 2015 galleries, check out the links below!

Check out our extensive Comic-Con coverage right here for a full rundown of the show!


Leaked Suicide Squad Trailer Reveals Jared Leto's Joker [UPDATE]

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 01:49 am

[UPDATE] Warner Bros. has now published the full, official version. Enjoy!

The original story is below.

A teaser trailer for the upcoming Suicide Squad movie was shown at Comic-Con this week; it was meant to be exclusive to panel attendees, but of course, it has now leaked.

Watch the footage below--and you might want to do so quickly, as it might get pulled.

Suicide Squad, due in theaters in 2016, is all about the bad guys. Even if the footage is choppy and the sound levels are low, the video does a good job of setting up the story and I'm intrigued to see more.

The audience erupts when Oscar-winning actor Jared Leto appears as Joker toward the end. The movie also stars Will Smith as Deadshot and Margot Robbie as Harley Quinn.

What do you make of the trailer? Let us know in the comments below.

In other exciting movie trailer news, Warner Bros. has released an impressive new video for its upcoming Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice.


No, Tekken X Street Fighter Is Not Canceled

By Eddie Makuch on Jul 14, 2015 01:08 am

Crossover fighting game Tekken X Street Fighter remains in development, producer Katsuhiro Harada assures fans as part of a new interview with Japanese gaming magazine Famitsu. The game was announced five years ago this month during San Diego Comic-Con 2010, but we still don't know a lot about it. That's not changing, but at least fans can rest assured that the game has not been canceled.

In the interview, translated by Siliconera, Harada was jokingly asked if he and Namco had forgotten about the game.

"That's not true!" he responded. "I've been saying this since before, but the fact of the matter is that we're at a pretty far stage into its development."

As for what's holding the project up, Harada didn't say. But it's possible that the designer's work on other games such as Tekken 7, Pokken Tournament, Project Treasure, and a PlayStation 4 virtual reality title called Summer Lesson may be taking up a good chunk of his time. Whatever the case, Harada stressed that the foundation for Tekken X Street Fighter at least is in place right now.

"It might seem like we haven't started on it at all, but the character lineup has been decided upon since a very long time ago," he said. "And we've already finished the polygon models, moves, and systems."

Responding to concerns about Tekken X Street Fighter has become a regular thing for Harada. This is now the third straight year that Harada has confirmed that development remains ongoing, issuing previous statements in August 2013 and then again at Comic-Con 2014 before his comments this week.

Finally, with Street Fighter V and Tekken 7 both on the way, Harada said Namco is having a tough time deciding on the launch timing for Tekken X Street Fighter.

This matches up with what Harada said last year.

"It's still in development, and it is moving forward, but that's on the development side," he explained at the time. "So obviously, with all of the products, there's that special timing that we need for that to have its own spotlight. So on the marketing side, it's a special situation, but we can say that it hasn't been cancelled, so please relax."


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