PlayStation shows off the new PS4 Pro out this November

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Sony’s newly-announced PS4 Pro has been given a release date and price.

The upgraded console will be available starting 10th November for £349/$399 at major retailers around the world.

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PS4 Pro features a number of upgrades and enhancements, including 4K support, more GPU, and a built-in 1TB hard drive. Additionally, one of its major selling points is increased visual fidelity and connectivity between the classic PS4 and this new version.

President and Group CEO Andrew House pulled the lid off PlayStation 4 Pro at today’s PlayStation Meeting event in New York City. PS4 lead architect Mark Cerny joined him to provide a high-level overview of the Pro console’s specs, followed by footage of games new and old running on Pro hardware.

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Thanks to Sony’s forward compatibility, developers will be able to patch previously released titles such as Uncharted 4 and Shadow of Mordor to take advantage of PS4 Pro features like 4K resolution.

“Today marks an exciting new milestone for PlayStation as we unveiled the high-end PS4 Pro in the midst of the console lifecycle, catering to gamers who are looking for a heightened PS4 experience,” said Andrew House, President and Global CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment. “By accelerating the innovation cadence at PlayStation, we’re introducing choice in the marketplace, enabling gamers to choose the PS4 model that meets their needs. Ultimately, with titles that leverage the potential of PS4 Pro – plus PlayStation VR launching soon – all PS4 owners continue to benefit from having the best place to play.”

Here’s a list of games being supported at launch:

– Spider-Man
– For Honor
– Watch Dogs 2
– Days Gone
– Farpoint (PSVR)
– Horizon: Zero Dawn
– Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
– Mass Effect Andromeda
– Final Fantasy XV
– Dishonored 2
– Battlefield 1
– Fifa 17
– Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
– Rise of the Tomb Raider
– Skyrim Remastered

There are other titles which are already out which will also be patched to take advantage of the PS4 Pro.
 
These are: 
– Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
– Killing Floor 2
– The Last of Us 2
– Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
– Infamous: First Light
– Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor
– Paragon
– Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
– The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited

Nintendo makes surprise announcement Super Mario Run coming to iOS

Today at the Apple’s press conference, it led off with the long-awaited announcement of a new Mario game for iOS, Super Mario Run.

Shigeru Miyamoto was on hand to introduce the game. Super Mario Run is basically a Mario platformer with the traditional coin collecting and jumping over hurdles, but the difference is that tapping the screen makes him jump, and holding the tap will make him jump higher, which will lead to bigger scores. In the end, the goal is still to collect as many coins as possible and reach the flagpole before time runs out.

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“Now you can play one-handed,” Miyamoto said, via translator Bill Trinen. “Play while holding on in the subway, eating a hamburger or even eating an apple.”

He also talked about a battle mode called Toad Rally. Players will choose from a list of scores of players and friends from around the world, and then try to beat that score. The score is not only based on coins collected, but the number of toads you impress with different moves. Again, you have to complete the course before time runs out. You will also see a sticker of mario in the corner of the screen, highlighting what your opponent had done during their run.

Toadette will appear at the end to highlight the run, and then you can use coins to expand your Mushroom Kingdom.

The game is planned for iOS first, but the wording made it seem like Android would get a shot at the game later. The game will be one cost, and not pay-to-play, although price will come later.

Release is planned for some time during the holiday.

Police Tactics: Imperio out today for PC/Mac

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The long wait is finally over! Real time strategy game POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO published by astragon Entertainment has released today for PC and Mac priced at £14.99/€19.99.

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The beleaguered inhabitants of the metropolis Newport Falls are eagerly awaiting the help of the local police, now under new leadership, in the hope that law and order finally comes to their city. In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO, players slip into the role of young officer Harvey Croft who assumes the position of the city’s chief of police. As the first line of defense in the fight against organized crime, the entire city force is at his disposal: Patrolmen and crime scene investigators have to be sent out on the streets and special units have to be trained. Interviewing witnesses and collecting clues at crime scenes will also be part of daily life as a law enforcer.

In the fight against organized crime the deployment of policemen will not be enough; an essential part of the role as police chief is the management and ideal usage of the department’s budget.

In POLICE TACTICS: IMPERIO players will climb the career ladder to the top and unlock more and more city districts, units and upgrades. On their dangerous path they will solve thrilling cases, investigate felonies and prevent daily infractions all over the city in a dynamic day- and night cycle.

Welcome to Payday 2 ‘The Big Score’ for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition

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505 Games and Starbreeze AB are opening the vault and offering fans of PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition a hotly-anticipated content update –’The Big Score’ bundle now available on PlayStation 4 with Xbox One coming in the next few days. Adding to PAYDAY 2’s thrilling co-op multiplayer shooter experience, The Big Score will provide an impressive pay-out of 10 premium DLC packs giving fans hours of heinous bank-breaking action.

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PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition brings the tense thrill of planning and pulling off heists as up to four players must work together to complete a number of illegal, strategic and action-heavy jobs, including robbing banks, for their big pay day. As missions are completed, players can change up their playstyle with upgrades to their skillset, guns and gear – all in stunning 1080p HD visuals.

Available now, the latest DLC release for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition, The Big Score will offer players a flexible selection of 10 premium DLC packs that can be bought in part for £3.99-£4.99 per pack. Or buy all 10 together in a bundle for £29.99 – a 30% savings. The Big Score packs include:

● The Pointbreak Heists – £4.99
● The Alesso Heist – £4.99
● The Golden Grin Casino Heist – £4.99
● The Sokol Character Pack – £3.99
● The Yakuza Character Pack – £3.99
● Butcher’s AK/CAR Mod Pack – £3.99
● Butcher’s BBQ Pack – £3.99
● Butcher’s Western Pack – £3.99
● The Gage Ninja Pack – £3.99
● Gage Chivalry Pack – £3.99

Today (7th September), there will also be a free update that will be pushed to all new and existing PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition console users with more than 20 free content updates. This free update will include items like the First World Bank Heist, the Overkill Pack, the Jacket Character Pack, and much more!

Free DLC content for PD2: Crimewave  owners provided via downloaded update 
Jacket Character Pack
The Overkill Pack
Infamy 2.0 Pack
Bonnie Character Pack
Car Shop Heist
The Butcher Mod Pack 2
Speedrunner Masks
Hoxton’s Revenge Heist
The Meltdown Heist
Captain Winters Update
Vlad Masks Update
Aftershock Heist
LMG KSP and Bipod Update
First World Bank Heist
Le CastleVania Soundtrack
Hollywood Masks Update
The Slaughterhouse Heist
The Troll Masks Update
The Lab Rats Heist
Bodhi Character Pack
Xmas Heist

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“We are thankful to the passionate PAYDAY 2 community for their patience for this update, and we hope the massive amount of both free and premium content will satiate their nefarious dreams of being the best heisters on PS4 and Xbox One,” said Andreas Häll-Penninger, producer for PAYDAY 2. “With a mix of new tense, action-packed heists, music and mayhem, The Big Score gives players hours of criminal gaming pleasure in a flexible offering that won’t break their personal bank.”

For PlayStation 4 players who don’t yet have PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition, they can find it on the PlayStation Network for £24.99. New players can also bundle the game with The Big Score bundle for £39.99. Snagging The Big Score bundle will also give heisters a regal look with the inclusion of The Royalty Collection of masks.

Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series’ Episode 8 – ‘A Journey’s End?’

Today Telltale Games has announced the release date and two special guest stars for the eighth episode of Minecraft: Story Mode – A Telltale Games Series.

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The third and final episode in the ‘Adventure Pass’ add-on series, Episode 8: ‘A Journey’s End?’ will be available digitally worldwide starting Tuesday September 13th on PC and Mac from the Telltale Online Store, Steam, and other digital distribution services, on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, and on the Xbox Games Store for Xbox One and Xbox 360. The episode will be available the same week for compatible iOS devices via the App Store, and for compatible Android-based devices via Google Play and the Amazon Appstore; and will also be coming to the Windows Store.

This episode may be purchased digitally as part of the Adventure Pass for $14.99, which includes access to Episodes 6, 7, and 8 as they release. The episode will also be available individually for $4.99. Players need to own at least Episode 1 in the series, or the season pass disc, in order to purchase Episodes 6, 7, and 8.

In Episode 8: ‘A Journey’s End?’, with Harper leading them to the world of the Old Builders, Jesse and crew finally have their chance to return home… but it won’t be easy, and the stakes are high. You’ll need to take on opponents in a series of gladiatorial games to win your freedom, save your friends, and maybe, just maybe, make it back to your own world!

The all-star cast gets two more new additions for this episode, with Jim Cummings (Winnie the PoohDarkwing Duck) as Hadrian, the leader of the Old Builders; and Kari Wahlgren (Rick and Morty, The Fairly OddParents) as Mevia, the Enforcer.

More game publishers coming to this weekends Legends of Gaming

Endemol Shine Beyond announced today a new wave of major gaming publishers who will be joining Legends of Gaming Live, the return of the spectacular live gaming event, being held at Alexandra Palace, London on the 10th and 11th September 2016.

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Back for the second year running, Legends of Gaming Live is proud to welcome EA SPORTS to the event, where YouTube Legend Spencer FC will be appearing live on stage, entertaining the crowds with a first look at FIFA 17!

Pick up some tips from the Legend himself, then head on over to the show floor to try the beautiful game for yourself! In addition, football of a very different nature will be put through the paces at Legends of Gaming Live, with Madden NFL 17 and Madden NFL Mobile joining the endless list of gaming heavyweights available to play! With incredible next-generation graphics American football has never looked better, and with console and mobile versions to try out, it’s never been more accessible either!

With adventure limited only by the size of your imagination, visitors will not want to miss the on-stage unveiling of Skylanders Imaginators by Activision! The all-new installment of the incredibly popular action-adventure series, Skylanders Imaginators puts the player in control, unleashing your imagination through creation of your very own heroes! Watch gaming Legends DanTDM and LDShadowLady bring their creations to life with a one-of-a-kind, totally unmissable stage show, then head to the show floor to see if you can better their masterpieces for yourself!

The adventure doesn’t stop there though! World renowned gaming studio Jagex joins Legends of Gaming Live, with Chronicle: Runescape Legends, the epic card battler that’s shaken up the world of competitive card gaming. With unique RPG-style questing and skilling, Chronicle will test the nerves of even the bravest YouTube legends. See them compete on the main stage in a battle of wits, strategy and combat as they gamble their reputation on the turn of the cards.

With exclusive merchandise, meet-and-greet opportunities throughout the weekend, gaming tournaments, stacks of surprises and giveaways galore, twenty of the world’s most popular YouTube gamers will be in attendance for this essential weekend of gaming for all the family. With two world-class stages running continuously and the entire event being streamed live to an estimated 500,000 viewers, gamers can be part of the action instead of simply watching at home.

Bringing the action of Legends of Gaming to life, a host of top gamers from the channel including Ali-A, Spencer FC and LDShadowLady, will be battling it out for the title of ‘Legend of Gaming’ as the winner of the latest series is announced live on stage! Plus, fresh from selling out his very own multi-venue tour, gaming sensation DanTDM will be welcoming visitors to the show (only on Saturday 10th September) with his very own zone and taking part in free meet-and-greet sessions!

With a combined subscriber base of over 30 million and more than 6 billion views between them, YouTube superstars confirmed for the event include:

Ali-A
DanTDM  (Saturday, 10th September only)
AshleyMarieeGaming
HurderOfBuffalo
BlackPanthaa
Daz Games
iLukasx100
JMX
LDShadowLady
leahloveschief
Mantrousse
MasterOV
Messyourself
Miniladd
Monstah
Razzbowski
Smallish Beans
Spencer FC
TheSyndicateProject
Waglington

With the world’s biggest publishers on board including EA, Activision, Bandai Namco, 2K and many more! Twitch are also live streaming the event for us to an estimated combined audience of 500,000.

With the event will be themed towards a family audience and select tickets are still available. You have until 10pm Friday night, visitors can currently visit to www.ticketmaster.co.uk/LOG , select their tickets and enter the code LOGL15 for 15% off!

Tickets are now on sale at www.legendsofgaming.co.uk.

Win Tickets to this weekends Legends of Gaming Live

This weekend sees the return of Legends of Gaming Live and we have two pairs of tickets for Sunday to give away.

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Legends of Gaming Live, the return of the spectacular live gaming event, being held at Alexandra Palace, London on the 10th and 11th September 2016.

Legends of Gaming Live is based on the hugely popular YouTube Channel Legends of Gaming from Endemol Shine Beyond which since launching in the UK in 2014 now has local adaptions in the US, Germany, France, Chile and Brazil, with further expansion in multiple territories later this year. Legends of Gaming Live is produced and promoted by Endemol Shine UK whose recent live event successes include award-winning YouTube star DanTDM’s first ever live tour, DanTDM on Tour, which sold out the first four venues within 24 hours of tickets going on sale last month. prompting an additional 11 UK venues added to the tour which started at the end of July.

You can also get 15% off tickets at www.ticketmaster.co.uk/LOG by entering the code LOGL15.

Want to win a pair of tickets?

We have two pairs of tickets for Sunday 11th September to give away, all you have to do to be in with a chance of winning a pair is to enter below. Please note that the prize is for the tickets only, no travel or accommodation costs will be included, you have to make your own way to Alexandra Palace.

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The contest will close at 7pm on Friday 9th September with the winners being contacted straight after, and you must respond to our email by 9am Saturday morning or another winner will be selected.

Good luck!

Watch the cinematic trailer for Virginia Cinematic Trailer coming to PS4,Xbox One, PC and macOS

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505 Games and Variable State today released a new cinematic trailer for VIRGINIA, the interactive mystery game, launching on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC and Apple macOS via Steam, on 22nd September.

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After sparking online chatter with VIRGINIA’s cryptic and haunting playable demo, next up is a new trailer that highlights the game’s cinematic presentation.  Captured from real-time gameplay, the trailer offers a new look at VIRGINIA in motion, featuring some of the beautiful locations and memorable characters that players will encounter as they delve deeper into the mysteries contained within.

Directed by seasoned game creators Jonathan Burroughs and Terry Kenny, VIRGINIA takes a striking, unconventional approach to videogame storytelling, by bringing cinematic editing – the fundamental language of film and TV – into the context of a real time game experience. Jump cuts, match cuts, dissolves and montages, commonplace in motion pictures, are rarely used in games outside of cutscenes. VIRGINIA treads a different path, expanding the conventions of first person adventure games, by seamlessly weaving the fabric of cinema directly into its gameplay.

VIRGINIA’s cinematic inspirations extend to its genre-bending story. VIRGINIA’s drama evokes the ambiguous storytelling of David Lynch, the unforgettable characters of Silence of the Lambs and the striking art direction of Dario Argento. VIRGINIA rides a wave of renewed interest in science fiction and horror shows of the 1990s, sitting amongst recently-returned classics such as Twin Peaks and The X-Files and enthusiastically-received new arrivals such as the critically acclaimed Stranger Things.

A bold experiment in interactive storytelling, VIRGINIA offers mystery and drama unlike anything seen in games before.

The consumer demo can be downloaded for Windows PC and Apple macOS via Steam now.

Batman: Return to Arkham gets a new date and its very soon

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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment has today announced a new date for Batman: Return to Arkham will be available from the 21st of October for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

The bundle includes remastered versions of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City, as well as all of the Game of the Year edition bonus and downloadable content ever released.

Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice coming to 3DS for Sonic’s 25th anniversary

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Comedy, action, adventure, speed and plenty of platforming awaits in the latest chapter of the Sonic Boom universe: Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice, coming to Nintendo 3DS on 30th September. Releasing as part of Sonic’s 25th anniversary celebrations, this fast-paced title sees Sonic the Hedgehog, his faithful sidekicks Miles “Tails” Prower, powerhouse Knuckles, Amy Rose and Sticks the badger, all join forces again as they prepare to do battle with the dastardly villain D-Fekt.

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The trouble begins when Dr. Eggman discovers a new supercharged element called Ragnium, mining it as a powerful fuel source for his robots, making them ultra-fast – even matching Sonic’s famous speed! Not only that, but all the waste that’s created as a result of Dr. Eggman’s mining is sent to nearby islands, completely covering some areas with fire and ice. When things go array with Dr. Eggman’s mining robot D-Fekt, it’s up to Sonic and his friends to save the world,

Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, Amy and Sticks have all reunited, and players can seamlessly switch between them in-game to use their unique abilities. Teamwork has never been more important: only by using Sonic’s speed, Tails’ flight, Knuckles’ brute strength, Amy’s hammer and Sticks’ boomerang, do they have a chance of putting D-Fekt on ice. It won’t be easy though: when they’re face to face with giant bosses that fill both screens, things really start to heat up.

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Brand new to this title is the unique ability to switch between fire and ice to reach new areas, destroy objects and solve puzzles. Sonic and his friends can melt icy obstacles to reach hidden areas, freeze water spouts to slide speedily across gaps and much more, for a fresh take on the series’ exploration-based platforming. Players can explore at their own pace as they search out hidden secrets, or race to set their fastest times, but however they play, using fire and ice is the key to discovering new routes and areas.

Fans of the Sonic Boom TV series will already be familiar with the hilarious dialogue between Sonic and his friends, and those comic quips come to life in this third Sonic Boom game with high-quality CGI animation clips between levels, bringing the game and TV series closer than ever before.

Also included alongside the single-player adventure, Sonic Boom: Fire & Ice introduces the two-player Bot Racing mode that’s purely about racing and speed, with players unlocking character-themed Bots to challenge their friends on the track.

Sphero Force Band and Battle-Worn BB-8 now available to pre-order

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Sphero has announced that it will be adding a new Special Edition Battle-Worn BB-8 Droid to its lineup. Featuring movie-replica deco, the new Droid draws inspiration directly from BB-8, the breakout spherical star, seen in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

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Tech Specs:

  • Connects via Bluetooth SMART (BLE)
  • 25 – 30 M range
  • Charges via micro-USB
  • Charge time = 3 hours
  • Play time = 1 hour of constant driving

Availability and price

The Special Edition comes bundled with the Force Band and will retail for £179.99

The Force Band will also be sold separately for £69.99

Both the Force Band and Special Edition Battle-Worn BB-8 Droid are now available for pre order from Sphero.com, Disney Store, John Lewis, Amazon UK, Argos, Tesco, Firebox, The Hut Group and Shop Direct. Product will be shipped on 30th September.

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The Force is strong with you. Channel it with the Star Wars Force Band by Sphero. Designed with an authentic Star Wars look and feel, the Force Band attaches to the wrist and utilizes gesture-based controls to operate the BB-8 App-Enabled Droid.

Like a Jedi Knight, you can control your BB-8 App-Enabled Droid with just a wave of your hand. Learn to control your Droid by mastering moves like Force push and pull. After you’ve advanced beyond Droid Control, expand your abilities as BB-8 guides you through Force Training. Use the band by itself to complete Combat Training for Blasters, Lightsabers, and the Force itself, or uncover and collect digital holocrons in your environment with Force Awareness.

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The Force Band is compatible with the original BB-8 App-Enabled Droid by Sphero and other Sphero robots powered by Bluetooth SMART. Fulfill your destiny and become strong in the ways of the Force.

Additional Force Band functionality includes:

1. Robot Control: Use the Force Band to drive other Sphero robots powered by Bluetooth Smart (BLE).
2. Force Training: Follow commands from BB-8 to master Jedi Knight abilities.
3. Combat Training: Use your imagination to wield a Lightsaber, battle with a blaster or channel the Force.
4. Force Awareness: Uncover digital Holocrons in your environment and collect them in the app.

Tech Specs:

  • Connects via Bluetooth SMART (BLE)
  • 25 – 30 M range
  • Charges via micro-USB
  • Charge time = 3 hours

Play time = 1 hour of constant driving (in ambient play modes, you can get 1-2 days on a single charge)

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The new Force Band app is free and will be available for download on 30th September in the App Store for iOS devices and Play Store for Android phones and tablets.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Multiplayer overview trailer

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With the new Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s Multiplayer set ready to delivers the most customisable Call of Duty MP yet with Combat Rigs, all-new high-tech equipment, the ability to craft hundreds of Prototype Weapons and much more.

Learn more about what to expect on 4th November. Pre-order any edition of Infinite Warfare and get access to the Multiplayer Beta, first on PS4™ on 14th October 2016.

Niantic announced what the next update for Pokémon GO will be

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Niantic has announced what the next update for Pokémon GO will be now trainers, will be introduces a new Buddy Pokémon experience. You will be able to pick your favourite Pokémon to become your buddy. Having a Buddy Pokémon opens up unique in-game rewards and experiences. Buddy Pokémon will appear alongside your Trainer avatar on your profile screen.

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A Trainer can earn Candy for their buddy by walking a certain distance. When you want a different experience, you will be able to choose a new buddy at any time. Go out and explore the world with your Buddy Pokémon!

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta date released and more

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Today at Call of Duty XP, Activision has announced that Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare beta is coming 14th October pre-order any version to get access to the beta, with the beta will go live first on PS4 then on Xbox One no word on a PC beta.

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But COD XP 2016 reserved a little surprise news for fans of the franchise with the classic Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, which includes ten campaign has added six new maps for multiplayer scenarios. Also Activision has confirmed the launch itself, for free in next December for the last 6 maps on date to be specified yet.

Confirmed are Crash, Overgrown, Crossfire, Backlot and Bloc, but has not revealed details or clues about the six new game to be added to the next month. The only way to get your hands on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is the Legacy Remastered edition of Call of Duty: Warfare Infinite, which upset many users of the series.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered comes with Infinite next 4th November on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. 

The Call of Duty: Jackal Assault virtual reality experience is on display at the Call of Duty XP event in Los Angeles. And Eric Hirshberg, CEO of Activision Publishing, just announced that Jackal Assault will run on the Sony PlayStation VR headset that debuts in October.

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The Jackal Assault will be available for free to Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare players on the PS4.