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God of War director leaves Sony after 11 years
The director of the well know game God of War III, Stig Asmussen has left Sony Santa Monica, and reasons as to why he did so remains to be known. “SCEA can confirm that Stig Asmussen is no longer with Santa Monica Studio,” a Sony representative told IGN. Asmussen more than just a familiar face at Sony Santa Monica as he joined the company in 2003 and worked on God of War, God of War II and God of War III. He however did not work on God of War: Ascension and was leading development on a new IP that Sony shut down last month. Asmussen is reportedly interviewing in small studios but again we’re not totally sure where. Source: Eddie Makuch
Virtual Reality mode added to latest Steam beta
Valve is slowly getting very comfortable with the idea of having a huge video screen being mounted to its face, as it was announced that the beta client of Steam is to add a “virtual reality mode” option. The latest beta version of Steam does away with the “-vr” command line option and replaces it with a button in the view menu, which only appears for those with SteamVR installed when a head-mounted display like the Oculus Rift is detected. Virtual reality is really gaining a lot of attention and is probably going to be the next big thing in gaming. Over the year even Valve has realized this and have made virtual reality their focal point as its former head of VR joined Oculus VR’s new Seattle team around a week ago. People at Engadget think that this week, th...
‘inFamous Second Son’ midnight launch at Game4u stores
Mumbai, 18 March, 2014: Game4u, the retail arm of Milestone Interactive Group, and India’s leading multichannel retailer of PC and video games, game consoles and related accessories, is all set to host the midnight launch of Sony’s upcoming and highly anticipated title, ‘inFamous Second Son’. The event which is scheduled to take place on 20th March, 2014, will begin at 11.55 pm. The launch event will be taking place simultaneously at the following Game4u stores: · Mega Mall (Oshiwara, Mumbai) (G18-B, Ground Floor, Mega Mall,Opp Oshiwara Bus Depot, New Link Road, Andheri West) · MBD Neopolis Mall (Ludhiana) (S-2, MBD Neopolis, Ferozepur Road, Adjacent to Rajguru Nagar) Customers at the midnight launch will have the opportunity to own the infamous Second Son Artbook. This of...
2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil trailer
EA Sports have come out with a trailer for 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil. It has an assortment of colors that unite the different nations around the world to celebrate the game that is football. ‘The World Is Ours’ by David Correy is the official Coca-Cola anthem of their World Cup 2014 campaign.
Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag- Jackdaw Edition on PS4 for 3999/-
E-xpress Interactive, the leading game software distributor in India is pleased to announce that Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag JackDaw Edition will be available at Rs 3999/- for PlayStation 4 on 28th March, 2014. This exclusive edition includes Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag and seven DLCs. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Edition includes: · Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag full game · The following Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag Jackdaw Edition downloadable content: 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, men and whales. Crusader ...
The Fall of a Great City (CGI Movie) – FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster
Experience an epic scene from one of the most celebrated adventure experiences ever created, soon to be released as part of the upcoming FINAL FANTASY X|X-2 HD Remaster. This epic computer-generated-imagery (CGI) movie from the legendary Visual Works studio at SQUARE ENIX, depicts the destruction of an iconic city from Spira, the world of FINAL FANTASY X and FINAL FANTASY X-2. During this sequence, the technologically-advanced metropolis Zanarkand is attacked by the mysterious force known as Sin, during a key match of the popular sport known as blitzball. Tidus, star player of the world-famous Zanarkand Abes, is caught up in the annihilation and soon to embark on a journey that goes beyond imagination. FINAL FANTASY X|X-2 HD Remaster releases on 21st March 2014 for PlayStation 3 and...
Steam’s latest Controller prototype
Valve have revealed a new image of their latest version of its Steam Controller prototype. It still remains quite similar to the version that originally came out in September. But what’s new is the two diamond-patterned button layout added to the slot initially reserved for a touch-screen display. Let us know how you find the controller and join the debate in our forum on this thread. This doesn’t mean that the Steam Controller has lost its touch functionality. The new analog buttons now add to the controller’s two touch pads. How the new button layout affects ease of use remains to be seen. Source: Eddie Makuch
DARK SOULS II available now at Rs 2999/- for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360
India (14th March 2014)- e-xpress Interactive, the leading game software distributor in India is pleased to announce that Dark Souls II is now available at Rs 2999/- for PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in all major retail and e-commerce stores. Dark Souls II for PC will release on 25th April, 2014. About Dark Souls II Developed by FROM software, Dark Souls II is the highly anticipated sequel to the punishing 2011 breakout hit Dark Souls. The unique old-school action RPG experience captivated imaginations of gamers worldwide with incredible challenge and intense emotional reward. Dark Souls II brings the franchise’s renowned difficulty & gripping game-play innovations to both single and multiplayer experiences. Prepare to die… Again. Dare yourself to engage against intense game-p...
Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes Out Now
Few days left before the release of Ground Zeroes, and there’s still a lot of misinformation floating about. After spending over eight hours with the game, seeing the majority of its content, I’m going to take this opportunity to debunk, and verify, some of the rumors about the latest Metal Gear game. Rumor: Ground Zeroes is a glorified demo. Reality: Ground Zeroes is a game. Demos come in different forms. Typically, they’re slices cut from the main game that offer a glimpse at the setting and plot, while giving you a chance to explore the core mechanics that will drive the gameplay experience. Sometimes game demos break these rules; Bravely Default’s recent demo for the 3DS offered curious players distinct content that’s separate from the final ...
Microsoft create kick-ass trailer for Titanfall
Titanfall has landed. Crafted by key developers behind the CALL OF DUTY franchise, Titanfall is the first next-gen shooter that combines fluid wall-running, double-jumping action with powerful, fast-paced titan warfare to set the new bar for online multiplayer gameplay. Already the winner of more than 75 awards from critics around the world, Titanfall is winning over fans with its thrilling, dynamic first-person action gameplay featuring elite assault pilots and agile, heavily-armored, 24-foot titans. I wish I had a Titan
Dark Souls 2 PC requirements revealed
Namco Bandai has disclosed what the minimum and recommended system requirements for the PC version of the upcoming game Dark Souls II. The game is set to come out on the 25th of April and promises “increased texture resolution” and an “enhanced frame-rate option.” The system requirements were revealed on the game’s Steam product page and don’t look too exhausting compared to some other games soon to come. According to the page, Dark Souls II will take up 14GB of hard drive space. Whereas, Titanfall will require a 50GB install. Minimum: OS: Windows XP SP3, Vista SP2, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8 Processor: AMD Phenom II X2 555 3.2Ghz or Intel Pentium Core 2 Duo E8500 3.17Ghz Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIAGeForce 9600GT, ATI Radeon HD 5870 DirectX: Version ...
Preorders of Infamous: Second Son likely to overtake The Last of Us preorders
Before you read this article remember that The Last of Us was one of the top games, if not, was the best game of 2014. This comes as quite a shock because Sony confirmed that preorders for Infamous: Second Son in the UK have exceeded the preorder numbers The Last of Us had at this point comparatively to when it was launched. Josh Walker, Sony Computer Entertainment UK product manager told MCV that Infamous: Second Son is “benefiting from the goodwill and buzz surrounding the PlayStation 4 and expect Second Son to be the biggest game in the Infamous series to date.” We aren’t exactly sure of the exact numbers but we know that Sony sold more than 3.4 million copies of the Last of Us in less than a month after it was launched. Infamous: Second Son, which requires a 24GB install, ...