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All Titanfall DLC Is Currently Free On Xbox One, Xbox 360, And PC [Updated]

  by   David Veselka  
March 10, 2015 7:49 pm in News

All three multiplayer expansions for Respawn Entertainment’s sci-fi shooter, Titanfall, are currently free on Xbox One and Xbox 360. UPDATE: And now on Origin.

We’re not sure when the promotion ends, so get ’em while it lasts. Tomorrow, March 11, marks the one-year anniversary of the shooter, the first project to come out of the relatively new studio, and is the cause behind the occasion.

“In celebration of our one year anniversary, all Titanfall map packs are now available for free on Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PC,” wrote studio CEO Vince Zampella in a letter to fans. “You just have to head to the online store on Origin or Xbox and download the Season Pass.”

Each map pack contains three multiplayer maps based on locations in Titanfall’s universe, which subtly continue the story from the game’s campaign mode. You’ll find all three packs on the Xbox One and Xbox 360’s respective stores or on Origin. Links provided below:

Titanfall Expedition DLC

Titanfall Frontier’s Edge DLC

Titanfall IMC Rising DLC

Titanfall Season Pass

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Check Out The First In-Game Footage Of Cliff Bleszinski’s New Arena Shooter, Project Bluestreak

  by   David Veselka  
6:16 pm in News

Shown first to audiences during Boss Key Productions’ panel at PAX East, the studio, founded by video game developer Cliff Bleszinski, has unveiled the first pre-alpha footage of its debut title, Project BlueStreak.

Last we heard from Bleszinski, Project BlueStreak is a free-to-play arena PC shooter currently in development at his new studio, Boss Key Productions, which will be published by Nexon.

The just-released footage, which you can view above, showcases scenes from an unnamed multiplayer map from the game. It might not be as action-packed as you had hoped, but it stays true to the shooter’s actual in-game visuals powered by Epic’s Unreal Engine 4.

“For context this is a teaser for Unreal Engine 4 showing an early environment & is taken 100% in-game using the built in camera controls,” Boss Key wrote on its Twitter account.

The map’s theme, and perhaps the game’s as well, is clearly inspired by the Orient. The camera pans through a technologically advanced control room, then towards a shot of what we assume is the style of armor that will be worn by combatants in the game. It harkens to the uniforms worn by practitioners of the traditional Japanese sword art, Kendo. Before panning out to reveal more of the map’s play space, the camera travels through an armory stacked with out-of-this-world weaponry.

Check out the footage for yourself and tell us in the comments what you think of the game’s current direction. Keep your sights on MP1st for more on Project BlueStreak.

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Reload Studios To Unveil Its First Project At VRLA Expo Later This Month

  by   David Veselka  
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Reload Studios will announce their first video game title at the VRLA Spring Expo in Los Angeles on March 22, the company announced today.

Last we heard from the company, it was was in the planning stages of a first-person shooter game for virtual reality devices, next-gen consoles, and mobile devices.

The studio itself was founded in the middle of July of last year by James Chung with its sights set on projects that focus heavily on virtual reality gaming. Co-Founder Taehoon Oh is best known for his involvement in over six Call of Duty games during his time at Infinity Ward while a dozen others within the studio share a similar background. A quick look through the company’s “about” page would get any Call of Duty fan’s imagination roaring with thoughts of the possibility of a similar style shooter built for virtual reality.

Currently, not much is known about the studio’s unannounced project, other than the developer’s interest in Epic Games’ Unreal Engine 4 and its virtual reality applications.

Excitement for virtual reality gaming has grown increasingly in the past few weeks following a series of related announcements at this year’s Game Developers Conference, including more news of Sony’s Morpheus VR headset and the unveiling Valves own VR technology.

Anxious to find out what Reload Studios has in store? Keep your sights on MP1st for news and announcements.

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Xbox One’s March Update With Screenshots And Suggested Friends Is Rolling Out Now

  by   David Veselka  
March 9, 2015 10:41 pm in News

The March Update for Microsoft’s Xbox One is now rolling out to all users, according to news from the company.

The anticipated update finally adds the Screenshot function to the console, allowing gamers to capture images, either at the press of a button or via voice commands, save them to Upload Studio, and share them to One Drive, Twitter, and more.

Users will also find new social improvements, including the ability to find suggested friends and share your real name with everyone on Xbox Live. Party chat enhancements make it easier to see if you’re speaking through a microphone or through the Kinect Sensor and users can now also adjust the transparency of tiles.

There’s more too, which you can read in the full patch notes below, courtesy of Xbox Wire.

Xbox One March Update

Screenshots

New this month is a highly requested feature by our community from the Xbox feedback site. While playing a game, you can now take screenshots on your Xbox One console by simply double-tapping the Xbox button on your controller to capture a screenshot and pressing Y to save the screenshot. You can also say “Xbox, take a screenshot” to take and save a screenshot.

The Upload app has been updated so that you can manage your screenshots in addition to your game clips. To set a screenshot as your background, go to Upload, open the screenshot full screen, press the Menu button, and select Set as background. You can also use Upload to share screenshots to your activity feed, attach them to messages, add screenshots to your showcase, share to Twitter, and post to OneDrive. Additionally, your game clips and screenshots will be shown in a new area on your profile.

Suggested friends

Everyone can use new friends! Suggested friends will include people you might know—so you can add more friends to game with—and top community broadcasters and clip creators—so you can get more great content in your activity feed. To find new friends, go to Friends and look for people under the Suggested friends heading or select the Suggested friends button. Or, if you don’t have a ton of friends yet, just check the Friends area of Home.

Sharing your name

We’re rolling out two new ways to share your real name: with all of your friends, or to everyone in the Xbox Live community. You can also continue to share your real name with select friends or no one, if that’s what you prefer. Gamertags are still the primary method of identifying yourself on Xbox Live, but sharing your real name helps people recognize you who might not know you by your gamertag. The new name sharing options can be found under Friends > My profile > Name sharing settings.

Party chat enhancements

We added two new icons to party chat to show each participant their own microphone status. The Kinect icon means the Kinect is being used as the mic and the headset icon means the headset mic is being used.

Tile transparency

As a result of your feedback, we’re adding a setting to vary the level of transparency for your background images. To do this, go to Settings > My Xbox > Tile transparency.

Voice search privacy

We added a new setting to share voice search data to allow anonymous collection and analysis of voice data when using Bing on Xbox to search. Go to Settings > Privacy and online safety > Custom > Share voice search data to change the setting.

Report spam

The Messages app has an added option to notify Xbox when you receive spam. To report a message as spam, select it, press A on the controller, select Report, and then choose Spam.

Live TV & OneGuide in Australia

Support for OneGuide is now available to all users in Australia for free-to-air TV listings. Additionally, the OneGuide app will be pre-pinned for users in Australia a few days after the March system update goes live.

Xbox One Digital TV Tuner in Australia

Xbox One owners in Australia can pre-purchase the Xbox Digital TV Tuner at the online Microsoft Store, Availability of the tuner is planned for March 25, 2015.

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Grand Theft Auto Online Heists Xbox One Download Size And Achievements Revealed

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1:38 pm in News

Grand Theft Auto Online Heists aren’t technically due for launch until tomorrow, but one Xbox One user who was prompted to download the update early has revealed its hefty file size.

The update, which contains the brand new four-player co-operative mode, new adversary modes, new freemode activities, new daily challenges, and more, weighs in at a 4.8 GB file size, according to Twitter user S7_V7X3 who recently posted a picture of the download.

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Additionally, XboxAchievements has listed the full set of new Achievements the update will allegedly introduce, including a challenge called “Can’t Touch This” which tasks players with completing a Heist Finale without taking any damage. Check out the full list below:

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The free Grand Theft Auto Online Heists add-on officially launches tomorrow on consoles and will be there on day one when Grand Theft Auto 5 launches on PC next month, April 14.

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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection Now Available For Pre-Load On Xbox One, Achievements Revealed

  by   Joel Santana  
1:15 pm in News

The wait is almost over for those of you Vault Hunters patiently hanging on until the release of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.

As of today, those who will be purchasing a digital copy of said title on the Xbox One can get a head start by pre-loading the game right now. Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be available as two separate download files which will occupy close to 34 GB of your hard drive and will unlock once the clock hits 12:01 AM EST on March 24.

Additionally, it seems that The Handsome Collection will share the full achievement list of the last-gen versions of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel.

Unfortunately, Gearbox Software hasn’t shared details yet on how we will be able to transfer save files from the PlayStation 3 to the PlayStation 4 and from Xbox 360 to the Xbox One platforms, nor has there been any word as to when the pre-load option for the PlayStation 4 version will be up. You can still pre-order, however, on the PlayStation Store. Keep your sights on MP1st for updates!

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CS:GO’s First Major Tournament Of 2015 Kicks Off This Thursday, Here’s Who’s Competing

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive‘s first major tournament of 2015 kicks off this Thursday in the Spodek multipurpose arena complex in Katowice, Poland, pitting 16 of the world’s best eSports teams against each other in a $250,000 championship.

ESL One Katowice 2015 begins on March 12 with the quarter finals taking place over the course of two days on March 13 and March 14. March 15 will play host to the tournament finals where one team will be crowned champion. Schedules, times, and live streams can be found on ESL’s official website.

The roster will be made up of two classifications of teams, Legends and Challengers, that will kick things off on March 12 in four smaller groups of four, each made up of two Legend teams and two Challenger teams.

The Legends line-up is a group of eight teams who’ve earned a guaranteed spot in the tournament due to their performance and final placing in the last major CS:GO tournament, Dreamhack Winter 2014. The Challengers groups is a made up of another eight teams that have proven their worth in one of several regional qualifiers hosted by ESL.

Check out the full line up below, including the groups that will face off on March 12. Who will you be cheering on?

ESL One Katowice Teams

Legends

Challengers

ESL One Katowice Groups

Group A

  • Natus Vincere
  • Fnatic
  • Vox Eminor
  • Flipsid3 Tactics

Group B

  • Team EnVyUs
  • PENTA Sports
  • LGB eSports
  • Titan

Group C

  • Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • HellRaisers
  • Counter Logic Gaming
  • Keyd Stars

Group D

  • Virtus Pro
  • TSM Kinguin
  • Cloud9 G2A
  • 3DMAX
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Official Battlefield Hardline Launch Trailer Hits The Streets

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10:31 am in News

The launch of Visceral Game’s cops vs. criminals shooter, Battlefield Hardline, is mere days away, coming to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC on March 17; March 12 if you happen to be an Xbox One owner with a subscription to EA Access.

Two weeks ago, the studio announced that the game finally went gold and is being prepped for printing and shipping. Now, Visceral is happy to present Hardline’s official two-minute launch trailer, featuring scenes from the game’s explosive single player campaign and robust multiplayer suite. Details on Battlefield Hardline’s $50 Premium subscription were announced earlier this month.

Have a look at the new trailer above and be sure to share your thoughts in the comment section below!

Note: The trailer lists the UK launch date of March 20 at the end. Battlefield Hardline still launches on March 17 in North America.

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$349 Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox One Bundle Arrives This Month

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10:17 am in News

Following Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s most recent stability patch, it appears Microsoft is now confident enough to bundle the legendary but troubled collection of Halo titles along with the Xbox One console, priced at a cool $349.

The bundle will be offered “in most regions where Xbox One is available” with a Kinect-less 500GB Xbox One console and a digital download code for Halo: The Master Chief Collection. Within, you’ll find the entirety of Master Chief’s epic saga, including Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2 Anniversary, Halo 3, and Halo 4, all upgraded to run at 1080p and 60 frames per second. You’ll also gain access to neat extras like Ridley Scott’s digital live-action series, Halo: Nightfall.

Originally met with poor player feedback after a troubled launch due to a dysfunctional multiplayer, Halo: The Master Chief Collection’s most recent update has done wonders for the game’s online multiplayer matchmaking and party stability, elevating it to a much more playable and enjoyable state. There’s still some work to be done, but the opportunity to own all four Halo titles, technically for free, along with the purchase of an Xbox One console is pretty hard to pass up if you were already looking to get your hands Microsoft’s latest.

Check your local retailer or at your favorite online retailer, like the Microsoft Store, for availability. UPDATE: As a bonus, GameStop is currently offering a free three-month Xbox Live Gold membership with the purchase of the Halo: The Master Chief Collection Xbox One bundle.

Stay tuned right here for the latest updates on Halo: The Master Chief Collection and the upcoming Halo 5: Guardians.

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Call of Duty Championship 2015 Names Top 14 North American Teams To Compete $1 Million Tournament

  by   David Veselka  
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Over the course of this past weekend, the Call of Duty North American Finals narrowed 32 of the region’s top eSports teams down to 14 who will continue their path to world domination in Call of Duty’s 2015 Global Championship.

The event, hosted by MLG and presented by Xbox, concluded on Sunday, naming OpTic Gaming the North American Champions, along with 13 other teams that will make their way to Los Angeles this March 27-29 to face the world’s best. They join the top 14 European teams that were decided just last week in Call of Duty’s European Regional Finals.

You’ll be able to follow all 32 teams from the comfort of your own home later this month via the Championship’s live broadcast on Xbox, or attend in person via one of two ticket packages currently on offer — a first for the annual $1 million competition.

Below are the top four placings in last weekend’s North American Championship, as well as the full list of North American teams that will be attending this year’s global Call of Duty Championship later this March. You can catch a video recap of the weekend above.

Call of Duty North American Championship Placings

1st Place – OpTic Gaming \\ $5,000

2nd Place – Denial eSports \\ $2,500

3rd Place – FaZe Red \\ $1,500

4th Place – OpTic Nation \\ $1,000

Call of Duty Championship 2015 Qualifiers – NA

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  • Automatic Reload
  • Below Zero
  • Denial eSports
  • FaZe Black
  • FaZe Red
  • OpTic Gaming
  • OpTic Nation
  • Orbit
  • Prophecy
  • Strictly Business Gaming
  • Team EnVyUs
  • Team Kaliber
  • Team Revenge Gaming

Of the 14 teams above, who will you be cheering on in the 2015 Call of Duty Championship?

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Here Are The Winners Of Last Weekend’s $100,000 Halo 2 Anniversary Tournament

  by   David Veselka  
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$100,000 laid on the line this past weekend for eight of the world’s best Halo eSports teams who competed in Season One of 343 Industries’ first-ever Halo Championship Series.

The successful tournament, hosted by ESL, concluded just yesterday in Boston, Massachusetts during the events of PAX East 2015. Audiences were invited to spectate both in-person and online as teams of four waged war in Halo 2 Anniversary over classic Halo multiplayer maps such as Lockout, Sanctuary, and Warlock.

Nearing the competition’s end, developer 343 Industries announced details for Season Two of the continuing Championship Series, revealing an updated points system and a $25,000 kickoff event at Iron Games Atlanta on April 14. The Series Finale will take place in July with a specific date to be announced at a later time.

But before we get too far ahead of ourselves, let’s take a moment to congratulate Evil Geniuses, the Season One Champions, as well as the seven other teams that placed in last weekend’s tournament. You’ll find the team placings below, as well as a replay of the final day of the Halo Championship Series at PAX East. For the Grand Final, skip to 04:48:33.

Halo Championship Series Season One Replay & Placings


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1st Place – Evil Geniuses \\ $50,000

  • Lethul
  • Lunchbox
  • Roy
  • Snipedown

2nd Place – Counter Logic Gaming \\ $20,000

  • Heinz
  • OGRE2
  • Royal2
  • Snakebite

3rd Place – Noble Black \\ $10,000

  • aPG
  • Aries
  • Arkanum
  • MaNiaC

4th Place – Cloud9 \\ $8,000

  • FearItSelf
  • Hysteria
  • Ninja
  • Victory X

5th Place – Denial eSports \\ $4,000

  • Chig
  • Cloud
  • Mikwen
  • Ryanoob

6th Place – Str8 Rippin \\ $4,000

  • Legit
  • Naded
  • Str8 Sick
  • Tsquared

7th Place – eLevate \\ $2,000

  • Gabriel
  • Munoz
  • Shooter
  • Spartan

8th Place – OpTic Halo \\ $2,000

  • Ace
  • Assault
  • Contra
  • Flamesword

Did you catch last weekend’s events? Tell is in the comments who were you rooting for and keep your sights on MP1st for more Halo updates.

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Battlefield Hardline Dev Confirms Image Resolution On Consoles

  by   David Veselka  
12:21 am in News

Battlefield Hardline developer Visceral Games has confirmed the latest reports that the cops vs. criminals shooter will indeed run at similar image resolutions on Sony and Microsoft’s latest consoles to what Battlefield 4 currently runs.

For those that might not know, that’s 900p on PlayStation 4 and 720p on Xbox One.

News of the shooter’s image quality on consoles surfaced early last month, so this tweet from the studio, spotted by Gamestop, acts as a confirmation of what many of you may have already read.

It goes without saying that Hardline will run at a 60 frames-per-second refresh rate on both consoles. Still, while we were quite happy with last month’s beta that took place on all platforms, it’s too bad Visceral wasn’t quite able to squeeze those extra pixels out of either of Sony or Microsoft’s machines before Hardline went gold last month.

For those PC players out there who aren’t bothered by such concerns, here’s what sort of set up you’ll need to run Hardline at minimum and maximum settings.

Battlefield Hardline launches on all platforms this March 17, or March 12 if you happen to be an Xbox One owner with a subscription to EA Access. The first details on Battlefield Hardline Premium were announced earlier this month.

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At Least One More Map Remake In Store For COD: Advanced Warfare, Says Studio Head

  by   David Veselka  
March 7, 2015 6:31 pm in News

Still room in your heart for classic Call of Duty multiplayer maps that have come and gone over the years? It seems Sledgehammer Games’ Studio Head Michael Condrey has fans looking for a little bit of nostalgia covered.

On Twitter, Condrey confirmed that at least one more classic Call of Duty map will be reimagined in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare.

On Advanced Warfare’s launch, Atlas Gorge, a modern reimagining of the Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare map Pipeline, was offered to buyers of the game’s Special Editions or Season Pass. It now sits in the in-game store as a standalone download and is currently playable in public matchmaking.

Earlier, in an interview with VG247, Condrey explained that the studio is “taking a look at some opportunities to really highlight the vertical gameplay mechanics in some reimagined franchise favorites moving forward, like we did with Atlas Gorge.”

At the moment, it’s not clear if any future reimagined maps would be included as a part of Advanced Warfare’s DLC packs, as has been the case for previous Call of Duty titles, or if it might be offered as a standalone addition. Advanced Warfare’s first digital add-on, the Havoc Map Pack, was comprised of totally original maps.

Details on Advanced Warfare’s second map pack are expected following the conclusion of the Call of Duty Championship 2015 later this March.

What’s your take on reimagined maps in current Call of Duty titles? If you’re for it, what map are you itching to see be remade in Advanced Warfare?

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PAX East 2015 – Blizzard Introduces Two New Overwatch Characters, McCree & Zarya

  by   David Veselka  
March 6, 2015 11:52 am in News

Overwatch developer Blizzard is introducing two new characters to the fold, increasing the already colorful roster of combatants in the studio’s upcoming ‘pick-up-and-play’ PC shooter.

McCree, heavily inspired by actor Clint Eastwood and his role in iconic Western films, is deadly in the hands of any sharpshooter. With his futuristic, high-powered magnum, his abilities favor accuracy and agility with equipment that allows him to quickly stun enemies for a brief period.

Meanwhile, don’t let Zarya’s brutish tank-like figure deceive you. She can be a friendly and valuable asset to her team with the ability to shield teammates and stun large groups of enemies.

YouTube personality LevelCapGaming offers a good look at both new characters in his latest video, including an overview of each characters’ abilities. Viewers also get a glimpse of the new map, Watchpoint Gibraltar. Have a look:

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Overwatch begins Beta testing this Fall. Those interested can sign up at this link.

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Gabe Newell On Valve’s VR Technology: “Zero Percent Of People Get Motion Sick”

  by   James Lara  
March 5, 2015 11:36 pm in News

One of the biggest fears surrounding the upcoming movement of Virtual Reality gaming with a headset is that many have, much like in the past, induced a severe amount of motion sickness. John Carmack stated during GDC this week that if a bad product came out, it could indeed send us back to the 90’s when VR headsets and other peripherals were done so poorly, it turned the whole industry away from them. However, Valve Corporation Co-Founder Gabe Newell has come out and claimed that their new VR technology has eliminated all of of the fear of motion sickness.

Known as Lighthouse, this new VR technology uses lasers that can read the position of a VR helmet and produce accurate real-time movements of the user. Newell stated that when the technology was tested and tried out by many partners, particularly Valve’s system, “zero percent of people get motion sick”. Valve has stated that they will distribute the technology freely with hardware partners so that they can implement it into their system.

HTC recently revealed Vive, a new VR headset to join the list of many, which is built in collaboration with Valve. Many tech demos were demonstrated and tested out by attendees of this year GDC, which included a demo of the highly popular Portal franchise. So far nothing but praise has been given to the device, indicating that the technology does indeed work.

What are your thoughts on VR and gaming? Will it make a proper come back?

Source: Gamespot

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New Destiny Update Inbound Before House Of Wolves Launch

  by   David Veselka  
1:50 pm in News

With Destiny Update 1.1.1’s launch not so far behind us, the one that finally fixed the heavy ammo bug and rebalanced a ton of weapons, developer Bungie is already hard at work getting the shared-world shooter’s next patch prepped for launch.

“We’re still weeks away,” Destiny Community Manager David “DeeJ” Dague wrote in the studio’s latest Weekly Update. “But, before the House of Wolves begins its own descent through the stratosphere with precious cargo in tow, you can expect another Destiny Update to come in for a landing.”

DeeJ wasn’t yet able to share any details on what sort of changes Destiny Update 1.1.2 might introduce, but, “just like the last update,” he said, “we plan on unpacking the next one in detail before you download any of it to your drive.”

Expect news in the following weeks. For now, Destiny Expansion II: House of Wolves is set for launch sometime in the second quarter of 2015. Here’s a peak at a few of the things what we think might be in it.

What sort of tweaks, fixes, and changes would you like to see make it into Update 1.1.2?

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GTA Online – New Modes And Content Launching Next Week, Heist Teaser Released

  by   James Lara  
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The long awaited release of Grand Theft Auto V‘s Online Heists is nearly here as Rockstar Games prepares for the launch of it next Tuesday.

Along with this much awaited update, the GTA community can also expect a large amount of new content which includes brand-new game modes and daily free mode activities.

As detailed on the official Rockstar Games Newswire website, “These brand new player vs. player modes bring a range of intense new competitive challenges to GTA Online. Adversary Modes will unlock as players progress through Heists.”

Here’s what’s in store:

NEW ADVERSARY MODES

Come Out To Play

A team of three Runners just trying to make it home, and a team of Hunters are out for blood. Runners are well-armed but limited to movement by foot, while the opposition wield free-aim shotguns and ride motorbikes or ATVs. Hunters must stay on their bikes and have access to unlimited lives, while the Runners have just one life but all their weapons available to pick off the Hunters at will.

Siege Mentality

Up to four players stand their ground, outnumbered but not outgunned as they fight to survive against up to 6 determined attackers in a location defense mode, GTA style. Attackers have unlimited lives but fight only with sawn-off shotguns. Defenders have full use of all their weapons.

Hasta La Vista

The chase is on as Truckers in big rig cabs hunt down a team of Cyclists. The Cyclists’ goal is simple: reach the final checkpoint without getting crushed under the wheels of the pursuing trucks. Without traditional weapons the Truckers must rely solely on their vehicles to crush the Cyclists. Meanwhile, the Cyclists must harness the maneuverability and acceleration of their bikes to evade the trucks, while keeping an eye over their shoulder. If one of the Cyclists reaches the checkpoint, the Cyclists win. If all Cyclists are terminated, the Truckers prevail.

Daily Objectives

The Los Santos daily hustle just got a little more lucrative. Whether you tend towards Jobs or free-form activities, Daily Objectives will give you a rotating series of challenges to take on for GTA$ rewards. With three new objectives per day, players can stack up challenges over consecutive days to earn bonuses of up to $500,000.

New Freemode Activities

You and your fellow players also have new opportunities for cash and RP rewards with new activities added to the world in Freemode. Be on the lookout for calls from Lester, who may need help to distract the cops in a specific area while Lester’s accomplices finish their criminal business. Lamar may call looking for help destroying a vehicle or two, while Trevor and Ron need occasional help picking their business rival’s planes out of the sky. Along with GTA$ and RP bonuses, there are all-new Awards available for completing these challenges with style.

There’s also a new in-game Email notification system that will allow you to contact and message any of your GTA Online friends, no matter what session they’re in – as well as a host of new Awards that yield new items including exclusive t-shirts and car modifications.

All of the content listed here will be available on the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on March 10th, where it’ll also be included in the day one patch of the PC version on April 14.

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A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.

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Microsoft At GDC – Wireless Xbox One Accessories On PC, Elite: Dangerous Coming To Xbox One

  by   David Veselka  
March 4, 2015 3:14 pm in News

Head of Xbox Phil Spencer recently spoke at this year’s Game Developers Conference, sharing some of the upcoming plans that the company has in store for gaming across Windows 10 devices.

In his presentation, Spencer revealed a new Wireless Adaptor that will allow gamers to use any Xbox One wireless gaming accessory, including the Xbox One controller, on any supported Windows 10 PC.

“All wireless Xbox gaming accessories will be designed for and supported on both Xbox One consoles and Windows 10 PCs moving forward,” the company wrote in a recent press release. The Wireless Adaptor will be available later this year.

Fans of space combat games will also be happy to hear that developer Frontier Developments’ Elite: Dangerous will be coming to Xbox One this Summer, Microsoft annoucned. “Developed by famed designer and Frontier CEO David Braben, Elite: Dangerous combines elements of space adventure, resource trading, and combat simulation to create a wholly unique experience that’s quite literally out of this world.”

You can watch the new trailer that debuted at GDC right here:

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You can read the full details on Microsoft’s latest GDC announcements over at Xbox Wire.

Tags: GDC 2015 Microsoft PC Windows 10 Xbox One

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Official Unreal Tournament Gameplay Trailer Shows Arena Action On New Map

  by   David Veselka  
3:00 pm in News

Developer Epic Games has put together an official gameplay trailer for Unreal Tournament, showing off the free-to-play, community-built, arena PC shooter in real player-versus-player action.

The studio has been posting regular video updates and behind-the-scenes footage on its YouTube channel for some time now, but we’ve yet to see any gameplay action on a highly detailed and more-or-less finished multiplayer map. This trailer showcases the studio’s recently launched arena called Outpost 23, which you can now find in Unreal Tournament’s Marketplace, along with new characters and weapons.

Despite already looking pretty good, the game is still in pre-alpha, which can be access for free by signing up right here.

Tags: Epic Games PC Unreal Tournament

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Watch Metal Gear Online In Action, Now With Developer Commentary

  by   David Veselka  
1:55 pm in News

Building off the debut of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain’s competitive online multiplayer at last year’s The Game Awards, developer Kojima Productions LA recaps the previously seen footage, but now with developer commentary and new insight.

Metal Gear Online Community Manager Robert Peeler walks viewers through the footage step by step, highlighting what sort of experience Metal Gear fans can expect later this year.

According to Peeler, Metal Gear Online will launch along side The Phantom Pain with a few “extras” for Collector’s Edition owners. Gameplay is heavily team-based and can be enjoyed in either an 8v8 or 6v6 format. Players will make heavy use of the game’s marking system to highlight enemy players for other friendly players. Meanwhile, objectives will vary both in style and quantity, depending on the game modes chosen. Have a look at the video above to see some of the cool gadgets and tactics in action.

It was recently revealed that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will release worldwide on September 1 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

Tags: Metal Gear Online Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PC PS3 PS4 Xbox 360 Xbox One

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