Blizzbox: watch a sickle-based pickle unfold in Diablo III Reaper of Souls' TV spot
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Demons don’t get many chances to impress their mums. Work is mostly evil, and so they don’t mention it on the phone - instead mournfully consigning her suggestive emails about job listings to the spam folder.
For the next month, though, things will be different. Demons will make their mums proud. They're going to be on the telly.
DICE make fixing Battlefield 4 netcode issues one of their "top priorities"
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‘Netcode’ sounds like a term so broad that it could mean absolutely anything, and it is. In Battlefield 4 it refers to problems ranging from faulty latency compensation to glitches in movement and shooting.
DICE have made these issues and everything in between one of their “top priorities”, effective immediately - and plan to keep players updated on their progress in tackling the most worrisome issues.
Rumour has it that Arkane's Dishonored 2 has boarded a plague ship bound for E3 2014
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Dishonored 2 is in development at Arkane, according to somebody with a photo of a TV screen. That’s not entirely a surprise: since Bethesda’s Pete Hines started making positive noises, an Arkane-developed Dishonored 2 has been the worst kept secret since “Corvo didn’t kill the Empress”.
What’s more surprising is just how soon it’ll be upon us. The photograph indicates that we should expect a “full reveal” at E3 in June this year.
PvP macro abuse upsets Elder Scrolls Online beta players
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MMO players are used to flinging bits of their interface around, snuggling chat bars in convenient corners of their screen and gluing quickbars to the ceiling to suit their needs. But Zenimax Online have gone one step further, allowing players access to a modding API that allows for dramatic revisions of the game’s UI.
Some of those modder-built add-ons have - and that’s concerned some beta players, who worry The Elder Scrolls Online is only one step away from normalising game-breaking macros.
No use Trion: End of Nations development "on hold" pending "potential paths forward"
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End of Nations is like that friend you’re expecting to visit who keeps ringing you with updates. “I’m on the train, be with you shortly,” they say. And then an hour later, “I’m on the bus, just around the corner.” And then, at dusk, “I’m practically outside.” But they never turn up, and instead turn up dead in a ditch the next day. You know the type.
Trion Worlds ceased their efforts to revive End of Nations at the tail end of last year, it turns out - and ever since it’s been “on hold” while the company work out what to do with it.
Rocksteady don mothballed Batsuits for Arkham Knight (now with drivable Batmobile!)
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The next entry in the Arkham series has been outed by UK retailer GAME - and marks the return of Asylum developers Rocksteady to the streets and vents that made their name.
If you're playing Titanfall on an Intel graphics card, you'll want this
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Don’t fell a Titan without recourse to this graphics driver - or risk marginally inferior performance and graphical glitches. That’s the dire warning issued by Respawn Entertainment yesterday - and they really ought to know.
Luftrausers will blacken the skies come March 18th
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Vlambeer’s hectic retro dogfighter, Luftrausers, feels like it’s been a long time coming, and not just because of its sepia filter and minimalist aesthetic. It was announced in March, last year, and was said to be coming out “soon”. A year later, we’re getting our dirty mitts on it.
The developer revealed the release date of March 18th on Twitter, complete with a shuddering vine. The battle begins.
The Gadget Show Live showcases a slew of games and tech in April, including Transformers Universe
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Attendees at the Gadget Show Live 2014 will be able to check out Jagex’s MOBA/MOTA, Transformers Universe months before it launches in the Summer. The consumer tech event takes place between April 9th and 13th at the Birmingham NEC and will host over 200 exhibitors showcasing technology and games.
Get the skinny on Diablo 3's 2.0.1 update
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Diablo 3’s patch 2.0.1 launched a wee while ago, getting everyone ready for Reaper of Souls while overhauling a lot of the core game. To get you up to speed with the massive, game-changing update, Blizzard Community Manager Lylirra breaks down the patch in a new video. She covers Loot 2.0, the Paragon system, the new difficulty tiers and the game’s new social features.
Rocksteady's Batman: Arkham Knight confirmed; trailer teases Two-Face, Harley and Penguin
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Rocksteady’s Batman: Arkham Knight has been confirmed. Earlier today, UK retailer GAME let the bat out of the bag by listing it on its website. Now, Game Informer has given a sneak peak at its next cover, which is Batman: Arkham Knight, confirming its existence.
And now there’s a trailer, “Father to Son”, which shows how Bruce’s deceased father’s will drives him to protect Gotham City. There’s an official site, to boot.
Neverwinter will send adventurers into Icewind Dale this spring
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Cryptic sure does love to dole out free expansions like there’s no tomorrow. Every time I pop back into Star Trek Online or Neverwinter, there’s a healthy chunk of free content. In the case of Star Trek, it’s meant that a fairly mediocre MMO has blossomed into a compelling space adventure.
Neverwinter got off on the right foot, anyway, launching as a F2P game instead of moving to the model when subscriptions dwindled, and Cryptic has ensured there’s no dearth of content for free players. Two modules have been released, for free, since the MMO launched in June, and now there’s a third one in the works: The Curse of Icewind Dale.
Gabe Newell Reddit AMA: Take 2
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Gabe Newell vanished yesterday after arranging a Reddit AMA, certain sensationalist individuals might say that it was because he was busy with Half-Life 3 business. Whatever the reason, he returned today. For an hour, the Valve head honcho along with Greg Coomer, Ido Magal, Erik Wolpaw and Erik Johnson answered Reddit’s questions. Some of them. And no, they didn’t say anything about Half-Life 3. Which obviously means it’s on its way.
Eidos Montreal hit with layoffs; Square Enix looking to relocate as many people as possible
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Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Thief, which launched last week, has laid off 27 employees. The temptation is to somehow tie this to Thief’s uneven critical reception, but without sales numbers it would just be an assumption. And one without much merit. It’s sadly common for studios to let go of some staff when a project finishes and people are no longer needed. This seems to be the case here.
Square Enix confirmed the unfortunate situation in a statement earlier today.
Murdered: Soul Suspect Releases On June 3rd In North America & June 6th In Europe
Square Enix today confirmed supernatural detective thriller Murdered: Soul Suspect will go on sale in North America June 3rd, 2014. European fans will have to wait three more days as the game will be released on June 6th. Continue reading
Skywind – Morrowind Mod For Skyrim – ‘The Road Most Travelled’ Trailer
The Skywind team has released a new trailer for its mod, featuring clips from the very first quest to travel to the town of Balmora from Seyda Neen, and all the exploration to be had on your way there. Skywind is a mod for Skyrim that aims to bring Morrowind’s world to it. It looks interesting, so make sure to give this video a go. Enjoy! Continue reading
Tom Clancy’s The Division – New Screenshot Surfaces
Ubisoft has just released a new screenshot for Tom Clancy’s The Division. Yes, it looks good but what worries me at this point is that since the game’s debut, Ubisoft has been really silent about it. Sure thing, we’ve been getting screenshots from the environment that was initially unveiled, but we haven’t gotten any brand new information about it. The Division is planned for a 2014 release but I’m pretty sure that it will get delayed to 2015 given Ubisoft’s current stance. Enjoy! Continue reading
Reach3dx Game Engine Announced – New Game Engine From The Creators Of Gamebryo
Gamebase announced today that it will showcase Reach3dx at Game Developers Conference 2014. Gamebase will be in booth 424 at the GDC Expo, which will be held from March 17 to 21, 2014 in San Francisco. Continue reading
Goat Simulator To Be Released On April 1st
Coffee Stain Studios announced that its ridiculously amazing Goat Simulator will be released on April 1st. The game started out as early alpha footage of a tech demo that quickly snowballed out of control with people demanding the game be released for real. Coffee Stain answered by turning Goat Simulator into a real game, announcing it to be released on Steam. Continue reading
Dragon Fin Soup – JRPG with Roguelike Mechanics – Gets A Steam Greenlight Campaign
You know what? I find it really funny that the PC platform is getting more JRPGs than current and next gen consoles. Grimm Bros today announced the launch of Steam Greenlight campaign for its upcoming debut PC title, Dragon Fin Soup. Dragon Fin Soup is described as a charming hybrid tactical action RPG with roguelike elements, and is set in a world inspired by fairytales and classic JRPG’s. Continue reading
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