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Scientist and Settler Paths revealed for Wildstar

Andrew Edney

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May 23, 2013

Carbine Studios is excited to share additional information on WildStar’s two remaining Paths – Scientist and Settler (adding to the Explorer and Soldier).

As a fundamental design philosophy of the game, Carbine Studios not only incorporated Paths into the character creation portion of the game, but integrated it into the core aspect of gameplay as well – providing rich and rewarding gaming experiences, each special to the player’s chosen Path.

To celebrate the Scientist and Settler information reveal, Carbine Studios created two very entertaining videos to further explain the Path system in WildStar, each filled with signature WildStar personality.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=AtYZ0lkwOMY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=ZBb3xOac–U

We recently got to play Wildstar so stay tuned for our thoughts and an interview shortly.

MOGA Mobile Gaming System now available for pre-orders in the UK

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Andrew Edney

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May 23, 2013

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The critically acclaimed MOGA Mobile Gaming System, which is set to revolutionise the mobile gaming experience is due to arrive in the UK with pre-orders going live today (23^rd May), ahead of the 14^th June release date. The innovative system will transform consumers’ existing Android smartphones and tablets into portable, precision gaming systems, making clumsy and uncomfortable gaming on phones a thing of the past.

The game-changing MOGA Pocket Controller features dual analogue sticks, shoulder triggers and four action buttons, and connects wirelessly via Bluetooth™, transforming consumers’ existing smartphones and tablets into precision gaming systems – with no extra hardware required. Using the MOGA Arm™ to secure your smartphone, MOGA Pocket gamers benefit from a uniquely slim and sleek ergonomic design that maximises portability, whilst also minimising wrist fatigue during gaming sessions. Perfect for the gamer-on-the-go, the MOGA Pocket looks set to be a big winner with commuters with its discreet, compact design.

The MOGA Pro Controller is designed for mobile gamers looking for extended playtime. Designed for maximum comfort and control, the MOGA Pro has full-sized grips, dual analogue sticks and a D-Pad, bringing console-class gaming to the mobile environment. Unlike the MOGA Pocket, there is no need for batteries as the controller is fully rechargeable and also HID enabled to grant a mobile gamer access to a wider collection of gaming titles.

”We’re really excited to bring MOGA to the UK. The UK is a world leader in the adoption of mobile technologies and has a strong appetite for gaming,” commented Eric Bensussen, President of PowerA. ”MOGA has proven to be a mobile game changer in the US. We’re confident that UK gamers will love it, especially in light of the rave reviews we’ve received in the US. Immersive mobile games have arrived and with MOGA, gamers can now experience console-style gameplay on their mobile devices.”

The MOGA Controllers benefit from an extensive library of games that can be accessed via the free, downloadable MOGA Pivot app. All a user has to do is download the app from Google Play to their tablet or smartphone to reap the rewards of MOGA Enhanced game titles, including big-hitters such as Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Real Soccer 2013, PACMAN by Namco and many more. The Pivot App is constantly updating, providing MOGA users with an extensive collection of new games every month.

Pre-orders for the MOGA Pocket are now available at GAME, Amazon, Tesco Direct and Carphone Warehouse with GAME also exclusively stocking the MOGA Pro.

For more information please visit MOGAanywhere.com

App Update: Skype for iOS updated to version 4.6

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Andrew Edney

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May 23, 2013

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Skype’s iOS application has been updated again.

So what has changed? Here’s the details:

Beautiful new calling experience
Mark all your recent chats as read with just a few taps.
General fixes and improvements
One-to-one chats now appear in the correct order.

If you run Skype on iOS, go ahead and get the update!

Skype for iOS

SimCity Update 4.0 will be available today

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Andrew Edney

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May 23, 2013

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SimCity Update 4.0 will be available today

Today EA will release Update 4.0 for SimCity.

• New: SimCity Launch Park, an exclusive new park just for our dedicated fans who were early adopters.
• New: Region: Edgewater Bay. Seven city sites in one cluster around a beautiful bay with one great work site.
• New: Your current server will now be shown in the options menu.
• New: More detailed rollover information on buildings telling player’s if their Sims received happiness from a park or from shopping. Previous to this fix, this information was generic.
• Re-Enabled Feature: Global Market prices now dynamically change during gameplay.
• Re-Enabled Feature: Leaderboards will be active on EU West 3, Pacific 1 and Pacific 2 at the release. We will enable them on additional servers throughout the day.
• Re-Enabled Feature: Region filters are now enabled on all SimCity servers. Players will be able to search for open games by Map Name, Sandbox Mode, and Abandoned Cities.
• Rain Clouds: Fixed an issue where some cities would not have rain clouds to replenish their water table. If you had a city with this issue, you will start seeing clouds again within a game day.
• Fire: Improved response time of fire trucks to fires. Improved the time it takes for a fire signal to reach a fire station.
• Mission updates: Tuned Metals HQ and Community College missions. These were appearing too early, making them difficult to complete. They now appear later in a city’s development.
• Solar Farm Great Work: Reduced fire risk at the Solar Farm Great work. Local fire engines were spending too much time at the Solar Farm.
• Messaging: Improved pre-requisite messaging for Trade Port, Casinos, Smelting Factory and Oil Refinery. It should be clearer on how to unlock these buildings.
• Graphics: Fix for flickering low wealth buildings on NVIDIA graphics cards.
• Education: Fix for an issue some cities experienced where commuting students did not return from a neighbor’s city. This was causing a problem where students would disappear from a city in some cases.
• Tuning: Sims will lose a small amount of happiness if they don’t have a place to shop. Cities without places to shop will see complaints and feel the effect of unhappy Sims. This will emphasize the importance of commercial zones.

Have you got SimCity? What has your experience been like? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Call of Duty: Ghosts Tech Comparison video

Andrew Edney

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May 23, 2013

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We have the Call of Duty: Ghosts Tech Comparison video that was shown at the Microsoft Xbox One press event. It compares the tech upgrades from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 to Call of Duty: Ghosts.

And here it is:

What do you think of Ghosts? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

No Self Publishing for Indie Developers on the Xbox One

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Chris Hare

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May 23, 2013

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No Self Publishing for Indie Developers on the Xbox One

Microsoft Newest Console the Xbox One will not offer a self-publishing option to indie developers on Xbox Live Arcade. Microsoft has revealed that it will continue its policy of demanding that all developers win a publishing contract with Microsoft Game Studios or with a third-party partner.

The current limitations have prevented several games from ever arriving on the platform. Xbox Live Indie Games is exempt from Microsoft’s otherwise stringent policy.

“We intend to continue to court developers in the ways that we have,” general manager of Redmond Game Studios and Platforms Matt Booty told Shack News.

“I would also expect that for this new generation, that we’re going to continue to explore new business models and new ways of surfacing content. But Microsoft Studios is a publisher that works with a wide range of partners, as do a lot of other people, to bring digital content to the box.”

Watch the Behind the Scenes of “The Replacers” Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Video

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Chris Hare

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May 22, 2013

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Watch the Behind the Scenes of “The Replacers” Call of Duty Black Ops 2 Video

Following the arrival of Call of Duty: Black Ops II Uprising to PS3 and PC, Activision wanted to give you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the making of The Replacers Uprising launch trailer with actors Peter Stormare and J.B Smoove.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II Uprising is rated PEGI 18 and is available now on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOlmtoK8Vwg?feature=player_detailpage%5D

D-Link Adds Pinch-to-Zoom Capability Other Features to mydlink™ Apps for Cloud Cameras

Jim McCarthy

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May 22, 2013

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D-Link has updated their mydlink™ apps for their cloud camera line. Read on for details!

D-Link has updated their mydlink™ apps for their cloud camera line. They have added pinch-to-zoom capability, control over the motion detection settings, playback from on-camera SD cards, and other nice upgrades, and will be available both on the free and $0.99 version of the app. Here is the press release:

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. – May 21, 2013 – Continuing its leadership and innovation in the consumer IP surveillance marketplace, D-Link today announced several enhancements available now to its mydlink^™ portal and mydlink Cloud Camera apps, making it even easier to remotely monitor a home or small office via virtually any computer, iPhone^® or iPad^®running iOS 4.3 or later or Android^™device running 1.6 Android or later. Offering advanced new features to its award-winning line of mydlink-enabled Cloud Cameras, D-Link now offers easier configuration on its mydlink portal and enhanced remote capabilities via the mydlink+ and free mydlink Lite app.

“We’re excited to add several new features to our mydlink apps in order to make it even easier for moms, dads, home owners and small businesses to use D-Link^® Cloud Cameras for round-the-clock surveillance,” said Daniel Kelley, vice president of marketing, D-Link Systems, Inc. “The new capabilities cater directly to mobile users and extend the control of Cloud Cameras while on the go. Whether you’re looking to keep an eye on your property, your business after hours, the kids while you’re away, or even the family dog, the new features make it easier than ever.”

D-Link Cloud cameras now offer more control of what matters most via the mydlink portal and a range of mobile devices; highlights include:

Easy Portal Configuration: The mydlink portal now enables users to update motion and audio detection¹settings, including recording schedules and setting noise thresholds, directly on the mydlink portal without having to go through advanced settings.

Remote Video Playback: Users can play back video stored on the SD card housed in the camera (for select cameras) to multiple mobile devices, as well as configure recording² schedules and override options in the event the SD card is full.

Two-Way Audio: Users can now speak and hear through a mobile device to select D-Link Cloud Cameras that support two-way audio, including the Cloud Camera 1200 (DCS-942L) and Cloud Camera 2200 (DCS-2132L).

Remote Pan and Tilt: For added remote flexibility, users of the Cloud Camera 5000 (DCS-5222L) can also pan and tilt live camera video from a mobile device.

Device Rename: Easily rename the mydlink-enabled device from the mobile app or portal – a useful feature if you relocated the device to a new or temporary location and want to easily identify the device.

Re-order Device Listing: Simple drag and drop interface allows users with multiple mydlink-enabled devices to show devices in the order of their preference.

Availability and Pricing

D-Link continues to offer customers the most features and value with the broadest line of cameras and features and requires no monthly fee or subscriptions. The enhancements to the mydlink portal and mydlink Lite (free) app are now available and will be available on the mydlink+ app ($0.99) in late June which also offers expanded tablet support and a multi- camera monitoring dashboard. Both apps are available at the Apple App Store and the Android Marketplace. Detailed specifications and information about mydlink and D-Link’s complete Cloud Camera line are available online at www.dlink.com.

These apps are being released on both Android and iOS, and here are QC codes to use to find them. First, the mydlink Lite (free) app:

And now the same app for iOS:

Check out these product pictures:

If you are using a D-Link IP camera, go ahead and update your mobile apps and enjoy the new features!

“Ryse” Confirmed as Xbox One Exclusive at E3 2013

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Chris Hare

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May 22, 2013

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“Ryse” Confirmed as Xbox One Exclusive at E3 2013

Ryse has been confirmed as an Xbox One exclusive. The Crytek-developed title has been teased on the publisher’s website, alongside a countdown that will end at the E3 gaming expo next month.

The title will feature controller-based gameplay that is “enhanced” by Kinect. “Fight as a soldier. Lead as a general. Rise as a legend,” read the site. First announced as a Kinect game during E3 2011, no further updates for the project have since been provided.

Warner Bros announces Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC

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Andrew Edney

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May 22, 2013

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Experience the legendary adrenaline pumping action as Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announces Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC.

Windows PC players can now face-off with Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition, named the Fighting Game of the Year by Spike TV at the 2011 Video Game Awards.

Players enter the realm to face the Kombatants in Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC , delivering all of the downloadable content (DLC), including intrepid warriors Skarlet, Kenshi and Rain, as well as the notorious dream stalker Freddy Krueger. Additionally, the game offers 15 Klassic Mortal Kombat Skins and three Klassic Fatalities (Scorpion, Sub-Zero and Reptile).

Originally developed by NetherRealm Studios, led by Mortal Kombat co-creator and creative director Ed Boon and adapted for PC by High Voltage Software, the game will be available for digital distribution on 3^rd July, while the physical edition will release on 2^nd August for Windows PC.

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC features dynamic gameplay including Tag Team, Challenge Tower and a full feature length story mode. Players choose from an extensive lineup of the game’s iconic warriors and challenge their friends in traditional 1 vs. 1 matches, or gamers can spectate battles and interact directly with Kombatants online during the King of the Hill mode. The game supports the Mortal Kombat Tournament Edition Fight Stick and delivers full controller capability. Players will also be able to access achievements and leaderboard stats.

For more information about Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition for PC , please visit www.mortalkombat.com

Batgirl DLC now available for Injustice: Gods Among Us

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Andrew Edney

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May 22, 2013

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Batgirl DLC now available for Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us studio NetherRealm has released the Batgirl DLC.

Batgirl is available now from the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for 400 MS Microsoft Points and from the PlayStation Network at a price of £3.99.

Lobo was recently announced as the game’s first downloadable character, debuting on 7th May for Xbox 360 and PS3 users.

Deep Silver reveals DLC plans and confirms Season Pass for Metro: Last Light

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Andrew Edney

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May 22, 2013

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Deep Silver today announced that 4A Games will be supporting the critically acclaimed Metro: Last Light with a series of original single player content packs throughout the summer.

· The ‘Faction Pack’ and the ‘Chronicles Pack’ will include new, original single player gameplay that expands on the Metro: Last Light universe and story
· The ‘Tower Pack’ will present a unique solo challenge to Metro veterans
· Meanwhile, the ‘Developer Pack’ will give creative players some interesting tools with which to explore the world of Metro…

“Artyom’s story may have been concluded in Metro: Last Light, but there are other characters with stories to tell, some familiar locations that fans of the Metro series wanted to revisit, and some new challenges that 4A wanted to explore,” said Andrew Prokhorov, Creative Director at 4A Games. “Since completing the game we have been working on these new stories and hope to release them throughout the summer.”

The Metro: Last Light Season pass is available to download now from Xbox Live, PlayStation Network and Steam for $14.99 / £11.99 / €14.99 or 1200 MSP now.

The first chapter will be the ‘Faction Pack’ , set for release in June 2013.
Metro fans can pre-purchase all future DLC at a discount with the Season Pass, now available on Steam, Xbox LIVE Marketplace for the Xbox 360 video game and entertainment system and the PlayStation Network. The Season Pass also grants an additional weapon, the deadly Abzats, a semi-automatic shotgun rifle with a devastating secondary fire mode that unleashes six shells in one blast.

PlayStation Plus subscribers are entitled to an additional 25% discount on the Season Pass between May 21^st and June 4^th in the US and May 22^nd and June 5^th In Europe and the rest of the world.

And also here is our interview with Dmitry Glukhovsky:

Check our out review of Metro Last Light here.

For more information about Metro: Last Light, please visit www.enterthemetro.com.

Rare Coming Back with Historic Franchise for Xbox One

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Chris Hare

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May 22, 2013

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Today Microsoft has teased the arrival of a “historic” Rare franchise on its newly unveiled Xbox One. The company has promised 15 exclusive games from its stable of first-party studios in the first 12 months following its next-generation console’s release, one of which will be based on one of the veteran Goldeneye and Perfect Dark developer’s properties.

“Fans of Rare and Rare IP I think will be pleased with what we’re going to show at E3,” Microsoft Studios corporate vice president Phil Spencer told Polygon.

“We had a limited amount of time today and a lot of story to tell. But Rare remains an incredibly important part of our development capability.

“That historic IP that they’ve built I think can play a real important role on Xbox One.”

Microsoft purchased Rare Ltd in 2002. The developer continues to hold the rights to the Banjo-Kazooie, Conker, Perfect Dark and Killer Instinct franchises, and also developed new properties Kameo: Elements of Power, Viva Pinata and Kinect Sports for the Xbox 360.

Last year, Microsoft attempted to renew the trademark for the fighting game Killer Instinct, but was blocked by a Fox TV crime drama of the same name.

Xbox One Won’t Support Xbox 360 Peripherals

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Chris Hare

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May 22, 2013

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It’s been confirmed that the Xbox One won’t support Xbox 360 peripherals. Microsoft has said that advancements in wireless technology and Kinect tracking mean that controllers from the previous system won’t be supported.

“Xbox One was designed from the ground up with entirely new technology to deliver a new generation of experiences for both games and entertainment,” read the statement sent to Joystiq.

“For example, the Wireless Controller will connect to the console using high speed data transfer to enable higher fidelity headset audio and future controller add-on experiences that are not possible with Xbox 360 wireless technology.

“Additionally, the all-new Kinect sensor’s ability to locate the wireless controller is dependent on new technology.

“In order for Xbox One to deliver robust, meaningful gaming scenarios for all users across all experiences, only Xbox One controllers and accessories will work with the new console.”