The Order: 1886 was in ‘Development Limbo’ for Years

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The Order: 1886 was in ‘Development Limbo’ for Years

Ready at Dawn have revealed that their PS4 exclusive ‘The Order: 1886’ was in development limbo for quite some time before the console’s dev kits were released. Speaking to Polygon about its Steampunk title, Ready At Dawn creative director Ru Weerasuriya said that the studio had been creating the concept of the game’s world years before the title actually went into development.

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The title was put on hold, however, due to the limitations of current generation hardware. Weerasuriy claims that the technology wasn’t capable of achieving the ambitions the studio had. The game, which takes place in an alternate history version of Victorian London, will be Ready at Dawn’s first original IP. The studio is known predominantly for its PSP God of War releases. Claiming that developers don’t change their thinking for different platforms, Ru said “Your thinking is you maximize what is capable on the PSP or PS4 hardware.

The PSP was actually very powerful.” The PS4 title’s release date is yet to be announced and gameplay details are thin thus far, but we’ll keep you informed. In case you missed it, the game’s E3 trailer is below.

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Namco Bandai Announces Tekken Revolution for PS3 for Free

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Namco Bandai Announces Tekken Revolution for PS3 for Free

NAMCO BANDAI Games. has announced TEKKEN REVOLUTION™, the latest title from their 42+million unit selling TEKKEN® franchise, exclusively for PlayStation Network on the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system in North America and Europe today. The long-running TEKKEN series continues to revolutionize the fighting game genre by offering the full TEKKEN gameplay experience free-of-charge to the millions of PlayStation 3 system owners connected to the PlayStation Network.

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Crafted by NAMCO BANDAI Games’ internal TEKKEN development team, TEKKEN REVOLUTION provides fighting game fans and newcomers alike the hard-hitting gameplay of the famed franchise.  Choose from an initial cast of eight iconic TEKKEN characters to train and battle with against AI opponents in Arcade Mode and fearsome rivals spanning the globe through online Ranked and Player Matches.  New bone-crushing special moves have been implemented and some command inputs revised to lower the barrier of entry for new players and allow advanced players to employ new strategies.  For the first time in TEKKEN history players will be able to level-up their characters, increasing three key attributes; Strength, Endurance and Vigor, to create a combatant tuned to individual play styles.  Develop a defensive tank character with high HP to withstand knockout blows while offense focused players can create a damage-inflicting character with low health but high critical hit rates to devastate opponents with a flurry of attacks.

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“We are extremely proud that the TEKKEN franchise will be the first in the fighting game genre to adopt the free-to-play business model for the console market,” said Katsuhiro Harada, TEKKEN series director.  “By going free-to-play, we hope to open up the fighting game community to a larger audience. We are excited to see everyone’s reaction to the Special Arts, Critical Arts, and the character enhancement system but we also have several major updates with added content scheduled so we hope everyone will stay tuned!”

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TEKKEN REVOLUTION is now available for download free on the North American and in Europe on the  PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 .

Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to be announced Next Week in London

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Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 to be announced Next Week in London

Samsung has confirmed plans to unveil a follow-up to the Galaxy Camera this month. Company CEO JK Shin revealed during an interview with Korea Times that a second-generation version of the Android snapper will be showcased at its London event on 20th June.

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Picture of Galaxy Camera 1

The so-called Galaxy Camera 2 is said to feature a mirrorless design, allowing users to swap out lenses.

Samsung already offers mirrorless functionality with its NX line of camera, but these devices are not powered by the Android operating system.

The firm is also expected to confirm a release date for the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini at next week’s event in the UK capital.

Samsung released the Galaxy Camera in November last year.

Guild Wars 2: Of Dragon Bash Festival

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Guild Wars 2: Of Dragon Bash Festival

To honour another year of survival in the shadow of the Elder Dragons, the defiant citizens of Lion’s Arch have banded together for a boisterous festival full of fun activities, exclusive rewards and explosive surprises. During the celebration, players will be introduced to Marjory Delaqua, an investigator who travels in the shadowy underworld of Lion’s Arch.

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The Dragon Bash festival is packed with new content and features:

REWARDS:•Holographic Dragon Wings: Dedicated festival goers can earn two sets of exclusive dragon wings by participating in Dragon Bash activities.
•Exclusive Weapon Skins: Those who take part can earn the exclusive Dragon’s Jade weapon skins — only available during Dragon Bash.

MINI-GAMES:•Dragon Ball: The ancient Tyrian pastime of Dragon Ball returns. Teams of players test their skills against one another in this fast-paced game of reflexes.
•Moa Racing: Farshore Ward in Lion’s Arch is the site of the fast and furious Moa Races, where anything can happen.
•Dragon Effigies and Piñatas: Combustible dragon effigies have been hidden everywhere. Perform a ritual dance to light them and receive a temporary boost. Keep an eye open for dragon piñatas strung up in honour of the festival – then break them open to receive tasty Dragon Bash candy.

ACTIVITIES: •Unique Festival Helm: Watch the skies above Lion’s Arch come alive with an explosive fireworks show every two hours from Friday 14th June at 17:00 BST to Monday 17th June at 17:00 BST. Stay through the finale and receive a unique festival helm – The Horns of the Dragon.
•Lighting Ceremony: Tuesday 18th June, gather on the Grand Piazza of Lion’s Arch and join the jovial Magnus the Bloody Handed as he presides over an evening of merriment and cheer over the lighting of the dragon effigies.

For more information about Dragon Bash and Guild Wars 2 please visit http://www.guildwars2.com.

2K Announced Beejumbled for iOS, Android and Amazon App Store

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2K Announced Beejumbled for iOS, Android and Amazon App Store

2K today announced that Beejumbled, a new fast-paced word-jumble title for gamers of all ages developed by Cat Daddy Games, is now available for download on iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android devices. Beejumbled Now Available Worldwide on the Apple App Store, Google Play and Amazon App Store.
Available to download for free, Beejumbled takes players on an adventure through a charming bee world , where they must quickly construct words in order to win. Players can complete a variety of challenges and compete against a series of bee characters with varying personalities in the hope of one day claiming their place as the “Top Bee of the Hive.”

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“Beejumbled is a fun word-search game that players will find equally endearing and challenging,” said Sarah Anderson, senior vice president of marketing for 2K. “Building upon familiar word game mechanics, Beejumbled utilises stylised artwork, unique gameplay and loveable characters to bring a rich, casual gaming experience to mobile devices.”

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“Beejumbled offers players a multifaceted experience that is sure to engage gamers of all ages,” added Harley Howe, Co-Studio Head of Cat Daddy Games. “Whether practicing for their next spelling bee, improving their vocabulary, looking to give their brain a workout or simply going head-to-head with friends from around the world, Beejumbled offers a customisable experience for fans everywhere.”
Key features include:

  • Competing in tournaments against one of hundreds of players from around the globe in real-time;
  • Enjoying a hexagon board with hundreds of word combinations, and more than 80 achievements to unlock;
  • Picking from an assortment of helper aids, including ‘Double Word Score,’ ‘Common Letter Bonus,’ and ‘Super Letter,’ to provide bonuses and assist in overcoming difficult situations;
  • Customising the gaming experience with over 25 different bee characters and backgrounds to unlock and choose from; including “Homer,” the baseball bee (who offers an additional +25 points for any baseball themed words discovered), to “Ro-Bee,” the robot bee (who adds an additional +3 points to any three letter words);
  • Playing independently in Single Player mode, or against friends with Pass & Play, Asynchronous multiplayer via Game Center & Facebook, and Tournament modes.

Xbox One will only work in 21 Regions for Launch

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Xbox One will only work in 21 Regions for Launch

It’s been revealed that Microsoft’s next-gen console will only work in certain regions at launch. 

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This restriction comes from Xbox Live capabilities, meaning those that don’t live in a country supported by the service at launch won’t be able to authenticate their games. The console requires you to sign in at least once every 24 hours.

Most of our readers will probably be safe as the UK is one of the 21 regions that will be supported, but it’s interesting to see that the entirety of Africa has been excluded, as have Japan and China. This same restriction applies to the majority of countries West of the UK, with the exception of Russia. A handful of European countries will be supported, but a large chunk won’t. Croatia, Turkey, Greece and even Portugal are amongst those that have seemingly been left out. 
This information came from a pre-order information page on the Xbox website. A disclaimer on the page reads “Xbox One games are for activation and distribution only in specified geographic regions,” a disclaimer on the Xbox One reservation page says.”
Japan – which is excluded for the time being – is expecting an Xbox One launch in 2014, so we’re unsure as to how long it will take for other countries to gain support. 
Australia
Austria
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Ireland
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
New Zealand
Norway
Russia
Spain
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Switzerland
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Ubisoft Release Screens for Watch Dogs from E3

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Ubisoft Release Screens for Watch Dogs from E3

A number of screens for Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs have emerged from E3. There’s nine new screens in total, showing off the game’s hacking mechanics, its setting and a couple of its characters.

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Watch Dogs is in development at Ubisoft Montreal and is set to launch on Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii U on 22nd November. It’s expected to hit Xbox One and PS4 consoles as soon as possible after their respective launches.

Company of Heroes 2 Multiplayer Shown off at E3

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Company of Heroes 2 Multiplayer Shown off at E3

Sega has given us a new look at Company of Heroes 2 in a trailer that comes from E3.

The trailer shows off some multiplayer footage from the sequel. It gives us a few brief details on how you’ll be able to play with friends in the game, which allows for 4 V 4 battles.
The RTS is due to launch on 25th June, Sega has given us a new look at Company of Heroes 2 in a trailer that comes from E3.

The trailer shows off some multiplayer footage from the sequel. It gives us a few brief details on how you’ll be able to play with friends in the game, which allows for 4 V 4 battles.

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Microsoft Details New Achievement System

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Microsoft Details New Achievement System
Microsoft is overhauling it’s achievement system in order to “deliver more interesting, complex, and fulfilling goals and rewards to you”, according to Xbox Live Achievements program manager Cierra McDonald.
The biggest change is that video and music apps can now offer Achievements, although they won’t give you an additional points towards your gamescore, but will instead offer you various bonuses and rewards, across video, music and games. Rewards may include the likes of digital artwork, new maps, characters, temporary stat boosts, sneak peek content, early access, or subscription extensions.

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To make this possible, Achievements now come in two categories – challenges and achievements (lower case ‘a’).   An achievement will be available from launch and will be available at an time. A challenge, on the other hand, is an “opportunity” which sets a goal and offers a reward. You must complete this within a certain time frame, and it cannot affect your Gamerscore. Challenges may be set for a community rather than individual player.

Both appear  achievements and challenges will appear in your Achievements list with an icon, and may include a DVR capture of the moment you unlocked it.

What do you think of this idea, good or slightly over the top? The cynics in us can’t help but think that there will be challenges for buying movies and music. Could this be the case?

First Screens of Batman : Arkham Origins Blackgate for PS Vita and 3DS

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First Screens of Batman : Arkham Origins Blackgate for PS Vita and 3DS

The first screens for the portable version of Batman’s next title have emerged from E3.

Batman Arkham Origins Blackgate is the pocket-sized sister game to Batman: Arkham Origins, which is due to release later this year. It’ll be available on both PS Vita and 3DS.
Blackgate is being developed by Armature Studios, whilst the full title is being worked on by Warner Bros. Montreal.
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A message from Nolan North

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A message from Nolan North

Here at E3, I ran into Nolan North and he had a little message he wanted to pass on.

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You may recognise Nolan’s name – he has been the voice of many video game characters, including Nathan Drake and can be heard as the merc with the mouth, Deadpool.

Anyway, over to Nolan:

Stay tuned for a full interview with Nolan soon.

Indy Cars Coming to Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One

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Indy Cars Coming to Forza Motorsport 5 for Xbox One

Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios, the creators of the “Forza Motorsport” Xbox series of racing games, have announced today that open-wheel cars will be making their series debut in “Forza Motorsport 5” for Xbox One. For the first time ever, players will be able to drive open-wheel cars, including current and historic grand prix racing cars, as well as race cars from the IZOD IndyCar Series.

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“Including open-wheel cars in ‘Forza Motorsport 5’ brings ‘Forza’ fans a whole new world of racing action,” said Alan Hartman, studio manager for Turn 10 Studios. “Players will be able to drive these incredible cars on a collection of world-famous race circuits as well as our Prague city track, which we debuted this week at E3. In addition, the brand new graphics engine in ‘Forza Motorsport 5,’ powered by the Xbox One, will let ‘Forza’ players get closer than ever to these amazing cars and to really build an appreciation for these masterpieces of race engineering.”

For the first time, “Forza Motorsport 5” will feature Formula 1 cars, including the 1976 McLaren M23 and the 1976 Ferrari 312-2 cars driven by Niki Lauda and James Hunt, respectively, during the 1976 F1 Season.  These models are the same cars featured in Universal Pictures’ upcoming Rush, an epic action-drama directed by Academy Award® winner Ron Howard, and will be available as a free download to all “Forza Motorsport 5” players at launch.

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In addition, IndyCar race cars will be making their series debut in “Forza Motorsport 5.” The game will feature cars representing four of the top teams in the IZOD IndyCar Series: Andretti Autosport, Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, Target Chip Ganassi Racing, and Team Penske.

“IndyCar fans have been asking to see IZOD IndyCar Series cars in a console game for some time, and partnering with industry leaders such as Microsoft and Turn 10 Studios certainly satisfies that wish,” said Greg Gruning, executive vice president for Corporate Business Development, INDYCAR. “We couldn’t have better partners to showcase our sport to a young, technology-driven demographic than with the platform provided by the Xbox One and ‘Forza Motorsports 5.’”

The open-wheel announcement was made during the “Forza Motorsport 5” showcase in Los Angeles as part of E3 2013, an event celebrating the upcoming release of “Forza Motorsport 5.” The event featured numerous celebrity appearances, including 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, two-time IndyCar Series Champion Scott Dixon, 2011 Firestone Indy Lights Champion Josef Newgarden, and more. In addition, showcase attendees were treated to an exclusive look at Rush, featuring never-before-seen footage of the film, which will make its U.S. debut on September 20, 2013.

Watch the E3 Destiny Trailer from Bungie

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Watch the E3 Destiny Trailer from Bungie

From the creators of Halo and the company that brought you Call of Duty, comes Destiny, an epic adventure unlike anything players have experienced. In Destiny you are a Guardian of the last city on Earth, able to wield incredible power.

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Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system, from the red dunes of Mars to the lush jungles of Venus. Defeat Earth’s enemies. Discover all that we have lost. Become legend.

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List every Confirmed Game for Xbox One and PS4

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List every Confirmed Game for Xbox One and PS4

With the next-generation of consoles only a few months away, there’s a lot to pay attention to this E3.

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There’s arguably been more exciting exclusives during previous console launches, but that doesn’t mean there’s not a fair few games heading to PS4 and Xbox One this winter – even if some of those will also be available on PS3 and Xbox 360.
It’s fairly interesting to compare what you’ll be able to play on the two platforms and you can see a full list of games below.
PS4 Exclusives
  • Basement Crawl
  • Driveclub
  • Infamous: Second Son
  • Killzone: Shadow Fall
  • Knack
  • The Order: 1886
  • Secret Ponchos
Xbox One Exclusives
  • Below
  • Crimson Dragon
  • Dead Rising 3
  • D4
  • Fantasia: Music Evolved
  • Forza Motorsport 5
  • Halo
  • Killer Instinct
  • Kinect Sports Rivals
  • LocoCycle
  • Minecraft: Xbox One Edition
  • Quantum Break
  • Ryse: Son of Rome
  • Sunset Overdrive
  • Zoo Tycoon
Misc. PS4
  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
  • Battlefield 4
  • Blacklight: Retribution
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Carmageddon: Reincarnation
  • Contrast
  • The Crew
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Daylight
  • DC Universe Online
  • Deep Down
  • Destiny
  • Diablo III
  • Doki-Doki Universe
  • Don’t Starve
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dying Light
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Evil Within
  • FIFA 14
  • Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn
  • Final Fantasy 15
  • Galak-Z
  • Hohokum
  • Just Dance 2014
  • Kingdom Hearts III
  • Lords of the Fallen
  • Mad Max
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Marc Ecko’s Getting Up 2
  • Mercenary Kings
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
  • Mirror’s Edge 2
  • NBA 2K14
  • NBA Live 14
  • Need for Speed: Rivals
  • Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee New N’ Tasty!
  • Outlast
  • The Pinball Arcade
  • PlanetSide 2
  • Primal Carnage: Genesis
  • Project: Heart and Soul
  • Ray’s The Dead
  • Rocketbirds 2: Evolution
  • Shadow Warrior
  • Skylanders: Swap Force
  • Sniper Elite 3
  • Super Motherload
  • Thief
  • Tiny Brains
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division
  • Transistor
  • Trials Fusion
  • UFC
  • Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade
  • War Thunder
  • Warframe
  • Watch Dogs
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • The Witness
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
Misc. Xbox One
  • Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
  • Battlefield 4
  • Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Carmageddon: Reincarnation
  • The Crew
  • Cyberpunk 2077
  • Destiny
  • Diablo 3
  • Dragon Age: Inquisition
  • Dying Light
  • The Elder Scrolls Online
  • The Evil Within
  • FIFA 14
  • Final Fantasy 15
  • Just Dance 2014
  • Kingdom Hearts 3
  • Madden NFL 25
  • Mad Max
  • Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
  • Mirror’s Edge 2
  • NBA 2K14
  • NBA Live 14
  • Need for Speed: Rivals
  • Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare
  • Project Spark
  • Skylanders: Swap Force
  • Sniper Elite 3
  • Thief
  • Titanfall
  • Tom Clancy’s The Division
  • Trials Fusion
  • UFC
  • Watch Dogs
  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
  • Wolfenstein: The New Order
  • Zumba Fitness: World Party
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