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Killzone Dev Hiring For Unannounced Project With Microtransactions and “Large Social Features”

by David Veselka

May 1, 2014 3:00 am in News

Guerrilla Games, developer of the PlayStation 4-exclusive shooter Killzone: Shadow Fall, is hiring for a new unannounced IP, looking for experience with microtransaction models and a large social focus.

We learned last year that the studio was confirmed to be working on a new IP when lead designer Eric Boltjes said, “As a studio we do want to branch out, and we have started work on a new IP, something completely different to Killzone.”

It has now been pointed out that Guerrilla Games is hiring Regular/Senior Online Designers who have “Developed micro-transactions and/or nontraditional recurring revenue models.” and, “Have developed or supported online gaming communities or titles with a large ‘social’ focus.”

The studio is also looking for talent who have heavy experience with online games and who have a proven track record of shipping games with a “significant online focus.” Applicants must also have “systems design experience; game modes, player progression, balancing, leveling, end game design, etc.”

It appears now that the page describing the job posting has been removed.

Whatever Guerrilla Games is working on certainly sounds intriguing, but it looks like we’ll have to hang tight and hope for an announcement at this year’s E3.

Thanks, VG247.

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Destiny’s End Game Is All About Gear Collection, Six-Player Raids, and High-Level PvP

by David Veselka

2:00 am in News

We recently learned that developer Bungie isn’t planning on making you grind your way to maximum rank in their upcoming shared-world shooter, Destiny. So what happens once you reach Destiny’s ‘end game’?

Investment lead Tyson Green explained to Eurogamer that though reaching Destiny’s level cap is “actually a pretty quick process”, the studio “wanted levelling up and reaching a cap something you don’t look at and say, ‘well, that will take me weeks so therefore I can’t play with my friends who are already at the level cap.'”

Once you do reach that cap, Green says Destiny then becomes a “gear collection game” comparable to Blizzard’s Diablo series.

Along with more Strike missions, six-player Raids also become available, as well as higher levels of PvP that pit Guardians with better weapons and armor against each other. You can also unlock more abilities in your Focus, which Green says is a “longer tail process.” Players should expect to work long and hard to unlock all your Focus’ third tier abilities.

Green adds that Destiny’s end game is similar to the type of experience a game like Diablo offers, “in the sense that it’s about moving onto the more horizontal growth – trying new abilities and builds and weapons, with the same element of growing more powerful as a character so I can do the harder activities that exist in the world.”

Earlier, Bungie community manager David “DeeJ” Dague also mentioned that Destiny will offer “very complicated end game activities that will challenge your problem solving and your teamwork.”

Looking forward to get to that end game? You can start your mission on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 this September 9.

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Driveclub is 1080p and 30 FPS to Deliver “Most Detailed Cars” and “Biggest Tracks”

by David Veselka

12:54 am in News

The PlayStation 4-exclusive racing game, Driveclub, will run at a 1080p resolution and 30 frames-per-second when it launches this October 7.

Driveclub game director Paul Rustchynsky recently confirmed the information with VG247 in an interview, mentioning that developer Evolution Studios feels it is the best fit for the game.

He said “[Striving for 60FPS] was something that we stated as an early target to ourselves.

“As we’ve got more familiar with the hardware, and also, looking at what we wanted from the game, we decided that 1080p, 30 frames per second is absolutely the best thing, because what that allows us to do is to deliver the most detailed cars in-race that you will ever have seen.

“It’s allowed us to create some of the biggest tracks you will ever see in a racing game, with the most visually-dense environments, as well as a full global illumination system which allows us to make time of day, where shadows are cast, full-on reflections. It’s allowed us to push all those various areas.”

Based on the most recent gameplay trailer and screens, which you can catch right here if you missed it, Driveclub doesn’t fail to impress on a visual front so far.

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Destiny PvP Is Unlocked Through Progression

by David Veselka

12:03 am in News

In Destiny, players won’t quite be able to hop straight into competitive multiplayer action right away. Instead, developer Bungie has tied PvP to your character’s progression.

Essentially, players will have to unlock PvP, according to Eurogamer. However, once you’ve done so with one character, all characters tied to your account will also have access from that moment on.

Investment lead Tyson Green explains the decision: “We found early on that people here in the studio, when they jumped on the game – these were people who were already really familiar with the game mechanics – they would roll a new character, play through the first mission then go right into PvP, and they would just get really beaten up by the other players because they didn’t have a super ability yet and they’d only got an auto rifle from the first mission.”

“And they said, ‘this is really awful, this is a terrible experience!,’ he added. “And we said, ‘you’re right, we have to make sure that doesn’t really happen.'”

“So when your first character unlocks PvP, you’re a little bit further into the game. You’ve probably done one or two of the campaign missions, probably unlocked a special weapon and your super ability. And then once that’s happened we unlock it for all the characters on your account. Once you know how the game works, if you want to take a Hunter into PvP at level three, yeah, we’re okay with that. You know what the game is at that point, so that’s your decision to make.”

In the end, Bungie simply believes that most players will likely want to earn their Super Ability and their “Golden Gun” before heading off in to competitive matches, which make sense. Do you agree?

You’ll be able to test your skills in Destiny’s online experience in the beta this summer, coming first to PlayStation.

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Rent a Battlefield 4 Server on Console Now, “Death Shield” Bug Fix Incoming [Updated]

by David Veselka

April 30, 2014 11:39 pm in News

Battlefield 4 users on the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 will be able to rent their very own server starting today as developer DICE rolls out their Rent-A-Server program.

It will allow users to purchase their own server to rent, customize, and publish for others to play on. You’ll be able to alter options like game modes, map rotation, and more. Here are the current pricing options:

1 day \\ $1.49
7 days \\ $6.99
30 days \\ $24.99
90 days \\ $59.99

DICE has announced that the amount of available servers will increase over time, so don’t panic if you are unable to find any right away.

The studio also notes that a fix is rolling out for the infamous “Death Shield” bug, as pointed out by the Battlefield community earlier this month.

“We’d also like to inform you that with today’s server update, we are deploying a fix for the issue being referred to as “Death Shield,” where an invisible “shield” would appear around killed enemies, blocking weapons fire,” writes DICE. “Thank you for being patient as we worked to get this resolved.”

You can see the odd bug in action right here, if you missed it.

Thinking of renting a server? What sort of map and mode configurations are you hoping to set up?

Update 1

It appears that DICE has run into a few issues with the Xbox One Rent-A-Server program. They recently issued this statement:

We have identified rental time issues with the Rent-a-Server Program release on Xbox One and have temporarily removed the feature as we investigate. The servers which were already rented will still be available for play, but admins may not be able to access all the management features at this time. As soon as a fix is in place we will announce its availability. If you rented any servers on Xbox One and are experiencing issues please contact EA Customer Support at http://help.ea.com.

Update 2

The PlayStation 4’s Rent-A-Server program is now also experiencing a bit of a hiccup and is being pulled for the time being.

Due to a high demand for the Rent-a-Server Program on PlayStation 4, we’ve noticed an issue with 64-player servers and removed the RSP option on this platform until players can properly access what they’ve paid for. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we continue to improve the RSP program.

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Titanfall – Respawn Posts Tips and Tricks for Angel City

by David Veselka

2:06 pm in News

Respawn Entertainment offers their own tips for one of Titanfall‘s more iconic multiplayer maps, Angel City.

The video shows you different hot spots on the map, nifty paths to take, and a few other tricks to keep in mind, all straight from Titanfall Designer, Geoff Smith.

What are some of your best tips and tricks?

If you haven’t yet, check out the latest details of Titanfall’s upcoming “Expedition” DLC right here.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Multiplayer Is Free To Play This Weekend on PS4 and PS3

by David Veselka

10:40 am in News

Call of Duty: Ghosts multiplayer will be free to play this weekend for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 users.

The free demo launches this Friday, May 2, at 10am Pacific and goes through to Monday, May 5, at 10am Pacific, writes Infinity Ward.

You’ll get access to three of Ghosts’ most popular game modes, including Team Deathmatch, Domination, and Search & Rescue, as well as three fan-favorite maps:

Strikezone: Set in a baseball stadium in war-torn San Diego, this small map is ideal for close-quarters combat. Complete a field order for an opportunity to call in a KEM strike, which will transform the landscape of the entire map.
Warhawk: Taking place in a small American town, this three-lane map caters to many different play styles. The main street can be a convenient rush route, but beware of enemy snipers in the buildings on both ends.
Prison Break: Fight in the jungles on this map located outside of a prison. A large hill dominates the central portion of Prison Break, a crucial area for your team to hold in the fight for victory.

Lastly, you’ll also get access to the original Extinction co-op mode.

Are you hopping on this weekend for some Call of Duty time?

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Bungie Doesn’t Want Ranking Up in Destiny to be ‘Too Challenging’, Focus is on Loot

by David Veselka

10:14 am in News

More details surface on Bungie’s shared-world shooter, Destiny, following recent gameplay gameplay reveals and a significant info blowout. Today, we learn a little bit more about Destiny’s progression system.

According to PlayStation Access, during their time spent at the studio, Bungie was “keen to stress that they don’t want leveling to be too challenging and they don’t estimate it will take some people very long to reach the level cap.” PSA insists that, instead, ‘loot’ will be the real ‘x factor’ that keeps players coming back from more, not ranking up.

From the sounds of it, Destiny’s economy will play a large role in the game’s world. We recently learned that player-to-player trading won’t be supported at launch, though trading items amongst your own characters will.

Bungie community manager David “DeeJ” Dague wrote a small blurb on Reddit in response to worried fans, saying that reaching max rank will still “take more than a few hours”, and that the current progression system is “in no way final”. He did, however, agree that Bungie does not want to make ranking up in Destiny “feel like a grind of a chore”.

“Hmmmm, what to say about this?

The progression system that has been shared to date is in no way final.

I can assure you that your evolution in Destiny will take more than a few hours.

That said, we’re not creating something that should feel like a grind or a chore.

Resume speculation!”

What do you think is the right balance for a ranking system in an action-MMO hybrid like Destiny?

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PlayStation 4 Firmware 1.7 Is Now Live

by James Lara

12:12 am in News

The long awaited 1.7 Firmware Update for the PlayStation 4 is now available for download.

Firmware Update 1.7 adds the ability to turn off HDCP so that you may capture gameplay footage via a capture device such as the Elgato Game Capture HD. The update also introduces the ability to pre-download, SHAREfactory, and some other neat features detailed earlier. Additionally, there are some features that were added that weren’t detailed in the blog post. You can view the hidden changes below along with the announced content.

New Features

Capture Gallary has been added to the content area
Manage Account Information under Share Settings has Been renamed to “Link With Other Services”
Language, Blu-ray Disc Management, and Allow Internet Connection has been added to Video Playback Settings
Login Settings and initialization have been added udnerneath newly added user
You can now Set Screensavers
From PlayStation has been added to Notification

Announced features

SHAREfactory

After you update your PS4 to v1.70, an icon to download our free SHAREfactory app will appear on your PS4 system’s home screen once it’s available. Once installed, SHAREfactory allows you to easily customize your gameplay videos with special effects, video commentary with picture-in-picture capability through PlayStation Camera, and custom soundtracks using the included audio tracks or your original music imported from a USB drive. You can then share your videos on Facebook or export them to an external USB storage device. The app is packed with plenty of cool, but accessible, tools. It’s simple enough to use for beginning editors, while functioning as a rich video editor for those with more creative aspirations. Check out our new SHAREfactory video that provides a walkthrough of what you can expect:

Automatic Pre-download

No more waiting until after a game is released to start downloading select pre-ordered games from PlayStation Store. This new feature allows you to get to your games faster by automatically downloading select pre-ordered games up to several days in advance of the release, so that it’s ready to play as soon as the game is released on launch day. There’s also a countdown timer prior to the release of the game so you’ll know how soon your game will be available for you to start playing.

Option to Disable HDCP for Games

This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.

USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay

It’s now even easier to show off your heroic gaming moments and the SHAREfactory videos you create with the world using this feature to export your videos and screenshots to a USB drive. Just click on the DUALSHOCK 4 SHARE button, save your gameplay on a USB drive, and then share your proudest achievements on other social networks and other video platforms.

Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support

We’ve increased the resolution for live broadcasts so you and your friends can watch games livestreamed in 720p HD. You can also archive your broadcasts on Twitch or Ustream and watch them again later.

New SHARE Options

We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:

Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options

New light bar settings have been added for DUALSHOCK 4, allowing you to change it to Bright, Medium or Dim in the Settings menu. The touchpad has also been updated, allowing you to navigate the on-screen keyboard using the DUALSHOCK 4 touchpad.

New Friends Options

It’s now easier to find Friends and send requests with the ability to search Friends-of-Friends, view Mutual Friends on another user’s profile, and accept Friend requests directly from the Friends list.

New Trophies Sort Option

You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

PlayStation Store Payment Support

Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

More PlayStation Camera Commands

More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.

New PlayStation Plus Icon

For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.

Music Unlimited SHARE Options

With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.

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Check Out PvZ: Garden Warfare’s Digital Deluxe Exclusive Items

by Joel Santana

April 29, 2014 9:22 pm in News

Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is finally coming out for the PC on June 24, four months after it’s initial release on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

EA’s Origin service has recently outed the exclusive in-game goodies you’ll receive for purchasing the Digital Deluxe version, which you can view below:

Plants

Zombies

Those who choose to shell out the extra five bucks to purchase to the Digital Deluxe edition of Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare will also receive 150,000 in-game coins on top of the exclusive in-game items.

In addition, Origin’s Twitter account also teased some “big news” coming soon.

Garden Warfare is coming to PC. Check out what you’ll get in the Digital Deluxe edition: http://t.co/swWmNS2MH7 Big news is coming soon!

— Origin (@OriginInsider) April 27, 2014

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is set to release on the PC platform June 24 with two editions; the Standard Edition for $29.99 USD and the Digital Deluxe Edition for $34.99 USD.

Which version of Garden Warfare will you be picking up for the PC?

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 Xbox 360 Patch Offers Additional Security Measures

by David Veselka

8:12 pm in News

Alongside the launch of four new Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 personalization packs on Xbox Live earlier today, Treyarch’s shooter on the Xbox 360 has also received a small 87 MB game update.

The patch adds “a number of security system enhancements,” and that’s really all that makes the notes. So, in case you were wondering what’s new, that’s about it.

If you haven’t yet, check out some of the new personalization options on the in-game store. You can grab each for $1.99 USD.

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Rockstar Details The Effects Of GameSpy Shutdown On Their PlayStation 3 Titles

by Joel Santana

8:01 pm in News

With GameSpy closing its servers at the end of May, many titles that we came to love and have played over the years on the PlayStation 3 platform will unfortunately be affected.

For a number of titles, their online features will either be shut down or moved to a new service.

Among the titles affected are none other than some of Rockstar’s biggest, such as Red Dead Redemption and Max Payne 3. In response, Rockstar has announced in a recent support article the fate of some of their past titles. You can check out all the details below:

Max Payne 3

Online multiplayer gameplay: Removed for the Mac version only
Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards: Unaffected
In-game multiplayer leaderboards: Unaffected

Red Dead Redemption / RDR Game of the Year Edition / RDR Undead Nightmare

Online multiplayer gameplay: Unaffected
Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards: Removed
In-game Social Club services: Removed
In-game multiplayer leaderboards: Removed for PlayStation®3 version only

Grand Theft Auto IV / GTAIV Complete / GTA Episodes from Liberty City

Online multiplayer gameplay: Unaffected
Social Club website stat tracking and leaderboards: Removed
In-game multiplayer leaderboards: Removed for PlayStation®3 version only

Midnight Club Los Angeles / MCLA Complete Edition

Online multiplayer gameplay: Removed for the PlayStation®3 version only
All Social Club website features and account linking: Removed
In-game multiplayer leaderboards: Removed for PlayStation®3 version only
In-game Rate My Ride and Driving Test unlocks: Removed

Midnight Club 3: Dub Edition / MC3: Dub Edition Remix

Online multiplayer gameplay: Removed
In-game multiplayer leaderboards: Removed

Those currently playing Grand Theft Auto Online shouldn’t worry as it won’t be seeing any service interruptions once GameSpy shuts off its server on May 31.

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Call of Duty: “Blacksmith” Reveal Imminent

by MP1st

6:53 pm in News

Publisher Activision and developer Sledgehammer Games will announce the next Call of Duty game, code named “Blacksmith”, some time in May.

In addition to our info, the likelihood of an unveiling this May is quite high, considering some of Activision’s previous marketing tactics.

The first hints for Infinity Ward’s Call of Duty: Ghosts surfaced at this exact time last year when the official Call of Duty website was updated with an interactive mosaic, eventually filling to form the shape of the Ghosts’ iconic skull logo. The game’s first live-action teaser trailer was launched May 1, 2013. Similarly, Treyarch’s Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 was unveiled during the NBA Playoffs on May 1, 2012.

Call of Duty: “Blacksmith” is currently in development at Sledgehammer Games, the third studio to join Activision’s roster of Call of Duty-focused studios, including Treyarch and Infinity Ward.

The first image of Call of Duty: “Blacksmith” was teased last week, showing off a highly detailed rendering of a soldier’s face. It’s official title has yet to be determined.

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PlayStation 4 Firmware 1.7 – Full Details

by James Lara

6:11 pm in News

Sony is gearing up to release the PlayStation 4 firmware update 1.7 tomorrow.

As expected, they have released the full list of features and changes coming in the update. The big highlights are the removal of the HDCP and finally giving PS4 owners the option to dim (not turn off) the DualShock 4 controller. The update is set to go live tomorrow, though the exact time is not known. Below, you can see the full list of features, though Sony does have a history of adding additional ‘hidden’ features for us to find ourselves.

Check it out!

SHAREfactory

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Automatic Pre-download

Option to Disable HDCP for Games

This highly requested feature will allow you to have the option to turn off HDCP for games so you can capture longer gameplay sessions directly from your HDMI output and export them elsewhere.

USB Export Option for Captured Gameplay

Live Broadcasting in HD and Archiving Support

New SHARE Options

We’ve got a number of new SHARE settings that will give you better control of what you want to share with your friends. Here is what you can look forward to:

Change the default gameplay recording time in the SHARE menu under Video Clip Settings.
Save only the video clips and screenshots you want by selecting Upload Screenshots or Upload Video Clips for each capture. Also upload video clips and screenshots during your live gameplay broadcasts.
Select specific Facebook audiences to share each video or screenshot with.

New DUALSHOCK 4 Options

New Friends Options

New Trophies Sort Option

You can now sort Trophies by rarity in the Options menu.

PlayStation Store Payment Support

Similar to PS3, we’re introducing Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) for PS4 for content purchased on PS Store, starting with PayPal support.

More PlayStation Camera Commands

More voice commands are added to PlayStation Camera, allowing you to launch the apps installed on your PS4 with the sound of your voice.

New PlayStation Plus Icon

For Plus members, you’ll now have the PS Plus icon appear next to your SEN ID on the login screen, home screen and other areas across the PS4 system’s sleek user interface.

Music Unlimited SHARE Options

With a Music Unlimited subscription, you can easily share your favorite songs with your friends by pressing the SHARE button on your DUALSHOCK 4.

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Watch Dog Will Be PS4’s First Pre-Download Title, Gold Edition Announced [Updated]

by James Lara

1:45 pm in News

Update

A Sony spokesperson has pointed out a few corrections to the information displayed below with the following statement:

“We have not yet announced any of the titles that will support the pre-download feature, enabled with PS4 update 1.70, for pre-ordered content on PS4. The select titles will begin rolling out in the coming weeks. More info to come soon.”

Original Story

With the PlayStation 4 firmware update 1.7 just around the corner, Sony is announcing that those who’ve pre-ordered Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs will be able to pre-download it before the game launches on May 27.

You can now Pre Order @WatchDogsGame from the PSN (PS4) Store. You will be able to pre load the game once the 1.70 firmware update is live !

— PlayStation (@PSN_Updates) April 29, 2014

In addition, while viewing the “What’s New” section on the PlayStation 3, it appears that both the PS3 and PS4 will be receiving a Gold Edition of the game. Not to be confused with the Digital Deluxe Edition, the Gold Edition will feature everything the Deluxe has plus the recently announced Season Pass, which is loaded with content:

All-New Single-Player Story – Take on the role of T-Bone, a brilliant but eccentric hacker who lives by his own rules.
Conspiracy! – A new Digital Trip game mode that lets players hunt down cyborgs in this mind-bending alternate game universe.
Exclusive Untouchables Pack – Pay homage to the classic Chicago mobster film with a M1 SMG weapon and a 1920s mobster outfit. In North America, the Untouchables Pack will only be available through Season Pass.
More single player missions, weapons, and outfits
Save more than 25% over the individual downloadable pack prices.
Season Pass holders get one-week early access to all included Watch Dogs add-on content.

The asking price for The Gold Edition is likely going to be $79.99, $10 more than the Deluxe Edition.

Check out the new Season Pass trailer below:

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What edition are you going to pick up this may?

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Amazing Battlefield 4 Fan-Made Film Is a Cinematic Experience You Don’t Want to Miss

by David Veselka

1:18 pm in Videos

Simply put, we are blown away by this fan-made Battlefield 4 film called “Through My Eyes” that was recently brought to our attention.

Throw on some headphones, turn up the resolution, full-screen it up, and give this bad boy a good viewing. The camera work is impeccable, the music is effective, the editing is astounding, and the visual are, of course, top notch. Show this to any non-gamer and they’ll immediately ask you when is it hitting theaters.

In addition, check out these high-resolution test shots captured during the filming of the project.

Huge props to “The Two Scotsmen” for this putting this amazing cinematic experience together. Without a doubt, we can’t wait to see more in the future.

Thanks, Ryan, for the tip!

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Report – New Game Mode “Reinforce” Coming to COD: Ghosts, Resembles Insurgency’s “Firefight”

by David Veselka

12:57 pm in News

From the same user who discovered that “Drop Zone” would be introduced to Call of Duty: Ghosts’ multiplayer last month, we learn that a new game mode called “Reinforce” may make an appearance some time soon.

The mode that gotopiz discovered by peaking through the files of the game’s most recent patch is an objective-based variant of the Domination game type. The description reads, “Capture points to revive fallen teammates. Taking all positions will win the round.”

It bears a striking resemblance to Insurgency‘s “Firefight” game mode, which we find rather odd. But, perhaps, imitation is the highest form of flattery?

We’ll have to wait a little longer before we here any official world of the new mode. Meanwhile, be sure to keep your sights on MP1st for updates and feel free to check out the recently captured “Reinforce” screens below:

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Call of Duty: Ghosts PS4 and PS3 Patches Outed, Patch Notes

by David Veselka

12:26 pm in News

The most recent Call of Duty: Ghosts game update has hit the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 earlier today.

Like the Xbox and PC patches that when out earlier this month, in includes a few weapon tweaks, eSports changes, anti-cheat measures, and a number of bug fixes. Most notably, it introduces “Chaos Mode” to Call of Duty: Ghosts Extinction.

Check out the full details below.

Call of Duty: Ghosts April 29 PS4/PS3 Patch Notes

Weapon Balance

MTAR-X: Reduced head-shot damage multiplier.

eSports

Restrict DLC weapons for clan v clan & esports mode.

Anti-Cheat

Fixes dock exploit area in Whiteout.
Fixed map exploit on Freight so deployable boxes no longer stick to the gate.
Fixed map exploit on Warhawk so deployables no longer stick to the fence.
Overall anti-cheat improvements.

Additional Fixes

Adjusted Domination spawn logic to make it less likely for defenders to spawn near a flag if it is being captured.
Fix for 4096 error.
Fix for wiretap perk to work properly in Hardcore modes.
Fixed issue that classified non-sliding kills as sliding kills if the user died mid-slide.
Fix to default killstreak highlight to last one selected.
Fixed issue that allowed the user to navigate menus while accepting a clan invite.
Fixed flare audio after player leaves helo gunner.
Fixed hardcore audio alias for kill confirmed.
Added proper friendly alias for blitz friendly scoring.
Fix to properly show a popup dialog if a user tries to join on someone from the recently met player list that is a blocked user.
Added killcam for Night Owl deaths.
Fixed character scene offset causing misalignment of some characters.

New Features

“Chaos Mode” for Extinction.

Extinction

Stability and performance improvements.
Fixed challenges that were providing more than one skill point.
Casual mode does not write to leaderboards.
Fixed issue where player models could appear stuck when taking large amounts of damage at once.
Improvements to drill placement logic.
Armor is now invulnerable when the Tank Class skill is active.

Nightfall

Late joining, spectating and players in Last Stand will now be teleported to the final Breeder fight if triggered without them.
Fixed case where players could prevent the Breeder from spawning on Nightfall.

Mayday

Improved alien navigation and pathing.
Improved wall and ceiling navigation for aliens.
Updated Kraken smash and cool down logic.
Fixed ingredient issue where some combinations prevented creation.
Fixed cases where players could not turn a Rhino into a pet when using a Relic.
Improvements to clipping to prevent players from getting to undesirable locations.
Improvements to the Tesla Traps behavior.
Improved clipping to prevent players from placing the drill in undesirable locations.
MAAWS stability and tracking improvements.
Drill cannot be removed from the Drillbot after being placed.
Replaced the Drill waypoint icon after completing the defend from afar sequence.
Late joining, spectating players and players in Last Stand will now be teleported to the Kraken fight if triggered without them.
Improvements to pillage locations.
Deployed items in the lower portion of the ship are removed allowing for new item placement on the top deck of Mayday.
Friendly Seeder Turrets no longer prevent the gas sequence from triggering.
Intel audio snippets now play in game after being collected.
EMP effect from the Kraken no longer impacts skill point menu access.
Fixed crafting scoring exploit where players would mistakenly receive funds when canceling crafting.

PlayStation 4 Specific Update

In addition to the Title Update.

Fixed issue where the 2nd controller was unable to join a different Clan after accepting a Clan invitation.
Fixed issue where a split screen guest could not close error message after entering clan tag with illegal characters
Fixed issue that could cause purchased store items to appear as locked.

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Destiny’s End Game Activities Are “Very Complicated”, More on Groups and Clans

by David Veselka

11:41 am in News

Bungie community manager David “DeeJ” Dague offers up more details about the studio’s ambitious shared-world FPS project, Destiny.

We got a near overdose of Destiny goodness yesterday with brand new footage, fresh in-game screens, and tons of info. The coverage continues today with an interview between Mr. Dague and PlayStation Access.

According to Dague, Destiny will offer more than enough substance for thrill seekers after having completed the game’s main story arch. He says Destiny will present “very complicated end game activities that will challenge your problem solving and your teamwork.”

Bungie touched on Destiny’s end game activities a while back, mentioning that “at some variable, distant endpoint we are going to say, ‘yeah, if you show up at this door, and you don’t have five friends, you’re not going to be able to succeed.’”

At some point during your journey through Bungie’s brave new world, likely long before you reach the ‘end game’, chances are you’ll want to establish a tight-knit group of comrades to help you take on missions and adventures. Luckily, Bungie is going to make that really easy for you with Destiny’s companion app.

“Yes,” there will be clan support in Destiny, said Dague. “Groups is something that we already support on Bungie.net.”

“If you don’t have a group that you play games with, or you have a bunch of friends that you’re used to playing games with and you want to make it official, we’ll let you carve out your own real estate on our website, build your own club house, give it a name, manage the guest list,” Dague continued.

“It’s something that we are supporting actively right now and as Destiny actually launches, or as it gets closer to actually coming online, we’ll show you how the Bungie mobile applications and Bungie.net sort of evolved into becoming what we’ll call the Destiny companion, which will have all different kinds of interesting services and support features that will help you extend the adventure and the experience of playing the game beyond the controller.

“We want to create a world that you want to explore, a place where you can go and visit your friends and have fantastic adventures together, not just a disc that spins in your tray, right? So, supporting those features, bringing people together so they have lasting friendships – even if it’s just sort of a tactical teamwork relationship – is something that we’re really looking forward to in this game that’s built from the ground up to be social and co-operative.”

Lastly, Dague shined some light on exactly what sort of content will be offered to players in the first instalment of Bungie’s decade-long experience, some of which won’t be available at launch.

“Your first exposure to Destiny will have you exploring places like the moon,” he said. “You will be fighting to reclaim corners of Earth. There will be Mars and there will be Venus. They won’t all be open to you at launch. Like we’ve said, it’s a world that evolves and unfolds before you over time. So this game is about discovery and it’s about exploration. So we’re sending you back out to the stars to reclaim everything we’ve lost, but you’ll have to take some baby steps and maybe even get knocked back a couple of times before you’re ready to voyage further.”

At the end of the interview, Dague re-emphasized that details on competitive multiplayer, “raids,” and Destiny’s beta will come at a later date.

You’ll be able to embark on your voyage September 9 on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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H1Z1 First Gameplay Footage Trailer

by James Lara

11:14 am in News

A few days ago we reported on a image that would lead to a new H1Z1 video, and with the recent SOE live stream dropping many hints on how to unlock it, the video has now been found.

Feast your eyes on the first official gameplay trailer for SOE’s upcoming zombie-survival game, H1Z1.

What are your thoughts so far?

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