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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel gaming environment not as big as Borderlands 2
Gearbox Software president Randy Pitchford says that the game environment for of the upcoming Borderlands game, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, is supposedly bigger than the original game but is smaller than Borderlands 2. He said in an interview with PC Gamer – “We’re still getting a grasp on scope.” “It’s pretty big. I don’t think it’s going to be as big as Borderlands 2. It might be as big, or a little bigger, than Borderlands 1,” Pitchford said. “It might be kind of in between the two.” As far as the pricing is concerned for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Pitchford said the final decision is up in the air and will ultimately be decided by publisher 2K Games. “As far as price point goes, I don’t think that’...
Infinity Ward possibly bringing back Soap MacTavish DLC for COD: Ghosts
Infinity Ward tweeted a few days ago and are hinting at the possibilities that John “Soap” MacTavish, protagonist of the Modern Warfare games, may be returning to the series. We’re not really sure what form he’s gonna take in the DLC. The above image was the one Infinity Ward used in the tweet which shows Soap doing his regular thing- being a total badass. The “Continue YES NO” caption riffs on his ultimate fate in Modern Warfare 3. All of this is more or less rumors at this point but its only sensible to assume that Soap will appear in a multiplayer Legends Pack, as Captain Price and Vladimir Makarov have previously. In past iterations these packs provide a soldier skin, reticules, weapon camo, and other customisation options. Stay tuned as we bring you the latest news on thi...
Ubisoft’s Child of Light unveils artistic partnerships
Cirque du Soleil Media and musician Cœur de Pirate have partnered with Ubisoft on this imaginative video game project Yesterday, Ubisoft announced partnerships with Canadian artist Coeur de Pirate to produce the game’s original soundtrack and le Cirque du Soleil Media to enhance the sense of theatricality in the game. To fit the mystical atmosphere of Lemuria, Coeur de Pirate composed an intimate and nostalgic soundtrack. With the support of The Bratislava Symphony Orchestra, the Montreal-based artist was also able to recreate the epic and operatic ambiance of in-game fight sequences. “Music is one of the most important ways to communicate emotion to players,” said Patrick Plourde, Creative Director, Ubisoft. “The music of Coeur de Pirate is fresh, romantic and optimistic, a perfect...
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn now out on PS4
Square Enix Ltd., today announced the launch of FINAL FANTASY XIV: A REALM REBORN for the PlayStation 4 (PS4) computer entertainment system. Already a major hit amongst critics and fans on the Windows-PC and the PlayStation 3 computer entertainment system platforms, FINAL FANTASY XIV: A Realm Reborn (FFXIV: ARR) brings the classic elements of the FINAL FANTASY franchise to the online world. Along with vastly upgraded graphics, this new version features PlayStation Vita handheld entertainment system remote play functionality, which allows players to continue their adventure wherever they go. And with the PS4 Share feature, players can stream their favourite moments, and share memorable screenshots with friends and fellow community members. The PS4 version of FFXIV: ARR also takes full advan...
Sony confirm The Last of Us: Remastered for PS4
Sony has finally confirmed the rumor that The Last of Us: Remastered is real. “SCEA can confirm The Last of Us Remastered is coming to PS4, and we’ll be sharing more details with you shortly.” This rumor initially started when a listing for The Last of Us: Remastered for PlayStation 4 was seen on Sony’s PlayStation Store. The listing, spotted by NeoGAF, has appeared on the Sony Entertainment Network website in the US, stating a $59.99 price and a day one digital release–suggesting a physical edition is also likely in the works. Source: Martin Gaston
Ubisoft and Carbon games bring Airmech Arena to Xbox Live
Ubisoft announced a partnership with Carbon Games to bring AirMech Arena to Xbox Live online entertainment network from Microsoft. The fast-paced, free-to-play game will be available for download on Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft this summer. “As an indie developer, AirMech has been our passion for the past several years, and we are thrilled to partner with Ubisoft to bring the game to console,” said James Green of Carbon Games. “AirMech Arena was created from the ground up to be the ultimate RTS experience with a gamepad. The fast-paced action and depth of strategy brings console gamers a new experience we are confident they will enjoy.” In a war-torn future, powerful weapons known as AirMechs dominate the battlefields in the fight for scarce re...
‘Sounds of Alien: Isolation’ trailer available now
Sound is a crucial component of any horror series and Alien: Isolation is no exception. In the latest trailer, available to download now, the team behind the game at Creative Assembly discusses how careful it has been to remain true to the incredible audio composition of the 1979 movie. With access to countless original audio recordings and the musical score, Alien: Isolation features a soundtrack which creates an emotional reaction from the player, escalating tension and driving fear. You can download the new trailer from Sega-Press.com Alien: Isolation is a first-person survival horror game capturing the fear and tension evoked by Ridley Scott’s 1979 classic film. Players find themselves in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger as an unpredictable, ruthless Xenomorph is stalk...
Massive Megalodon shark Easter Egg found on Battlefield 4
A new enemy now wanders the seas of the Nansha Strike map of Battlefield 4. And its not some little fin that is sticking out of the water or something. Its a prehistoric Megalondon shark and trust us, it does not disappoint. YouTuber JackFrags were the ones that made the insane discovery within a week’s release of the Naval Strike DLC, which introduced the Nansha Strike map. “When it happened for the first time I didn’t think it was real, like I had imagined it or something,” JackFrags stated on Twitter. He said he asked the other players on the server if they saw the shark as well and they reported that they did. “The reaction was amazing,” he said. Source: Eddie Makuch
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Edition now available in India
E-xpress Interactive, the leading game software distributor in India is pleased to announce that Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag JackDaw Edition for PlayStation 4is now available at leading outlets in India . This exclusive edition which includes Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and seven DLCs will be priced at Rs. 3999 only. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Edition includes: 1) Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag full game 2) Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Edition downloadable content which includes : Death Vessel Pack – Show your enemies that you are ready to bring death upon them with the Death Vessel sails, figurehead and wheel. Kraken Ship Pack – This pack includes a sail, wheel, and figurehead inspired by the legendary sea monster known for swallowing ships, ...
eSports Interactive Entertainment announces Digital Wars Online – Season II
eSports Interactive Entertainment today announced Digital Wars Online – Season II, an online gaming tournament to promote the culture of eSports in India. The event starts April 5th till April 20th, 2014. The fortnight long event will invite participation from gamers across India. The game title for this season would be Dota 2, popular among Indian gamers. Online registration for the event has begun from March 18th, 2014 on eSports Interactive Entertainment community forums. Enthusiasts who wish to participate can register for free and stand chance to win goodies worth over fifty thousand rupees courtesy Antec (Main Sponsor), Gunnar Optiks, Kingston Technology, Snapdeal.com, TrustPort, & TteSPORTS. Digital Wars Online – Season II will be broadcasted live on Twitch TV for gaming enthusi...
Assassin’s Creed 2014 most likely to be set in Paris on Xbox One and PS4
Some leaked images from Kotaku suggest that this year’s Assassin’s Creed will be set in 18th century Paris. The Paris-set screenshots which were obtained from an anonymous source were of an ‘early-in-development’ version of the game. It features Notre Dame and the Seine river in the background. For now the game is dubbed Unity, though it is not clear if this is the actual title or just a codename. The word around is that this year’s Assassin’s Creed will take place during the French Revolution and feature a new protagonist named Arno. The leaked images also suggest a new feature – ‘parkour up’ and ‘parkour down’ which have buttons mapped for them. Source: Martin Gaston
Call of Duty: Ghosts Onslaught DLC free for tryouts this weekend, only for Microsoft consoles though
Call of Duty: Ghosts is offering up its recently released Onslaught DLC for free this weekend. However this free sample will only allows players on Microsoft consoles to explore 4 extra maps without having to shell out any cash for it. They’d obviously hope you do end up buying the pack eventually of course. Activision will release a trial version of the DLC as a download on Friday which is the 21st of March and will be playable up until the following Monday. It contains all four of the new maps– Fog, Bay View, Containment, and Ignition–and the Maverick dual assault rifle/sniper rifle. The offer is only available for Xbox One and Xbox 360, as Activision and Microsoft have an exclusivity deal. Activision says other platforms will get a shot at the free weekend at a later d...