Technical difficulties seem to be at the heart of all the problems surrounding major online offerings of particularly big games. While gamers have had issues trying to get into Battlefield 4’s beta – joining a game will yield a black screen with a loading marker and nothing else – GTA Online has had some similar infamous problems. And last week, Rockstar game issued a statement a...
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If you have been around the digital download scene, you would have noticed that the newest iteration of the popular stealth series Thief has been up for pre-order despite the game having a release date of February 2014. But marketing has to start somewhere, and early did Square Enix and Eidos-Montreal decide that the modern version of the old school classic should be available for pre-order, with ...
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While a consortium led by Fairfax Financial is going through the terms of a buyout that would save BlackBerry from its dismal existence, rival Apple is having trouble keeping supply up to demand for its new iPhone 5S, and less so for its 5C. The initial batch of the new pricey gold coloured iPhone 5S, which went on sale online after midnight on Friday, saw its ship dates jump from 7 to 10 days to ...
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Gaming conventions can be tough to attend. Prohibitive factors can range from location to ticket prices to the convention being sold out. The latter reason is exactly why Blizzard Entertainment announced the sale of “Virtual Tickets” for its upcoming BlizzCon – taking place November 8 and 9 at the Anaheim Convention Center – for fans to enjoy the best of Blizzard from the c...
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With only a full week (and a bit more for our UK friends) left until the release of arguably the biggest video game release of the year, Rockstar Games has made a few updates to the GTA V website. Of note are the sections highlighting Fitness and Relaxation, where this west coast destination is a “fitness buff’s paradise.” In conjunction, the folks at Rockstar also graciously pro...
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The ultra-violent, ultra-gory, No More Heroes-inspired awkward fantasy action game, Killer is Dead, is out now in Europe. The game will be available in an exclusive “Fan Edition,” which is priced at £54.99. This special edition contains: 1. The “Smooth Operator Pack,” which contains the following four downloadable items: an additional mission: Episode 51 – The Man Who...
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As with many things entertainment this generation, a collector’s edition of anything seems quite standard. With Deadfall Adventures, this is no exception, as Nordic Games has confirmed last week that the game will receive both a Standard and a Collector’s Edition when it releases this November 15. The boxed and digital PC Collector’s Edition will include: two DLC packs, one being...
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In light of the release of two giant next-generation consoles, the PlayStation Vita is still pumping out games. This time, ex-King of Fighters developers are making a portable version of Legend of Raven for the Vita. The high-speed 2D fighting game, announced by developer and publisher Nicalis, Inc., will feature eight characters by King of Fighters artist, Kotani Tomoyuki, a new soundtrack, ad-h...
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It is being called the best Splinter Cell since Chaos Theory, and gamers in the UK finally got to check out what all the fuss is about when Splinter Cell Blacklist released Friday in that region on all major consoles. Since its release in North America last Tuesday, the game has receieved critical acclaim, scoring in the 90s on reputable gaming websites and a total of 82 per cent on Metacritic. Bu...
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EA Sports continues to expand its impressive licensing resume by signing a new two-year deal to secure the English Premiere League’s Everton, which means Everton’s iconic Goodison Park stadium will make its debut in FIFA 14. “We’re delighted to extend our partnership with Everton and especially to be adding Goodison Park to the stadium roster in FIFA 14. This will ensure fans will get a completely...
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