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Advanced Warfare Will Feature a Traditional, Exoskeleton-less Playlist in Multiplayer, Says Sledgehammer

  by   David Veselka  
August 17, 2014 12:01 pm in News

According to Sledgehammer Games co-founders Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey, Call of Duty fans who aren’t to keen on Advanced Warfare’s new exoskeleton-powered gameplay will still have something to look forward to when it launches this November.

Speaking to DvLZStaTion, Condrey explained that the studio is throwing a playlist into Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer that won’t feature the Exo Suit or any of its abilities, offering a more traditional Call of Duty multiplayer experience for those interested.

“…we also understand that some players may want to go back to a more traditional style,” he said. “So, there’ll be a traditional playlist where you can play Team Deathmatch, Domination, Capture the Flag, and others without Boost Jump, without your Exo. So, you and your friends who want to play that way, we’ll have a playlist just for you.”

Earlier, Condrey answered a few questions from curious fans about their shooter, talking about time-to-kill, the lack of any Dead Silence perk, dynamic maps, and more. He also revealed that Advanced Warfare will have split-screen and 10 or 15 Prestige levels.

Does Advanced Warfare’s traditional playlist sound like your cup of tea, or are you excited to try out some of the new Exo Abilities? Maybe a mix of both?

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launches November 3 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

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Sledgehammer Co-Founder On Advanced Warfare Time-to-Kill, Dead Silence, Dynamic Maps, and More

  by   David Veselka  
August 16, 2014 10:15 pm in News

Sledgehammer Games co-founder Michael Condrey recently dropped by the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare sub-reddit to gather feedback on the game’s multiplayer reveal and answer a few questions from the community.

“We put a lot out there at our MP reveal during Gamescom,” he told fans. “We’ve spent three years listening to feedback, and I hope everyone could see that we’ve responded to that feedback in a big way in AW. Between the MP reveal keynote and posts by press & fans who have gotten hands on now, I’m curious where we still have opportunities.”

Here’s what he had to say.

On no Dead Silence in Advanced Warfare:

“We’ve got a different, and we what this is better, solution for Dead Silence in the works. If we are wrong, we’ll bring it back. But I don’t think that is going to be the case.”

On more Scorestreaks at launch:

“Yes, more scorestreaks and scorestreak modules to come”

On why Scavenger does not replenish equipment:

“We’ve got a number of perk changes we’ve prototyped and considered. The key is balance, and ensuring none are OP relative to their peers in the group, or across other choices in Pick 13.”

On time-to-kill:

“We’re still balancing but we feel its closer to BO2 than Ghosts. That’s our target.”

On dynamic maps:

“thanks. Yes, some maps will have dynamic events that trigger at the same time every time – we believe that leads to better strategy around how to master the map. Others may have map based score streaks earned through care packages. Others may have both, or neither.”

On multi-team game modes in Advanced Warfare:

“Its not currently in plans for AW for Nov 4.”

On fall damage

“No, unless you boost out of bounds.”

Good on Sledgehammer for getting so intimate with the Call of Duty community, despite making Activision PR as nervous as it likely does. What’s your take on Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer reveal? What sort of feedback would you give Sledgehammer?

Yesterday, Condrey revealed on Twitter that Advanced Warfare will indeed feature Hardcore game modes and that the studio is still deciding between 10 or 15 Prestige Levels. Read more here.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launches November 3.

Source: Reddit

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343 Posts One Hour of Halo 2 Anniversary Slayer Gameplay on Ascension and Sanctuary

  by   David Veselka  
9:48 pm in News

Grand Finals for Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gamesom Showdown in the ESL Arena in Cologne, Germany is about to kick off in only a few hours, but Halo developer 343 Industries is giving fans a taste of the sort of action they might soon bear witness to a little early.

Over on their official YouTube channel, the studio has posted five matches of Halo 2 Anniversary Slayer between two formidable teams made up of Halo pros Gho57ayame, Killer V, Neighbor, and Dersky, roughly one hour of gameplay. The footage showcases two classic Halo maps redesigned for the Xbox One, the fan-favorites Ascension and Sanctuary.

The Master Chief Collection Gamescom Showdown Pre-Tournament Free-For-All and 4v4 Grand Finals begin airing at 1:30 AM PST / 4:30 AM EST / 10:30 CEST this Sunday, August 17. You’ll be able to catch all the action on Twitch.tv/Halo.

Halo 2 Anniversary will revive six classic Halo 2 maps in 1080p and 60 frames per second, all which will be available in Halo: The Master Chief Collection dropping this November 11.

Check out the gameplay above and let us know how you think Halo 2 Anniversary is shaping up so far in the comments below!

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Advanced Warfare Will Have Split-Screen, Hardcore Modes, and 10 or 15 Prestige Levels

  by   David Veselka  
August 15, 2014 9:56 pm in News

Dropping more details on Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare’s multiplayer, Sledgehammer Games co-founder Michael Condrey took to social media to answer a few incoming questions from curious Call of Duty fans.

The details are pretty straight forward. According to Condrey, Advanced Warfare will feature split-screen play, hardcore modes, and will include either either 10 or 15 Prestige levels — the design team is “still debating” between the two numbers.

The question still remains, however, if split-screen will remain limited to two players, as has been the case in the most recent Call of Duty titles, or if it will allow for four-players at once.

In addition, Condrey answered to one questioner that the team believes they’ve “got the right balance” when it come to time-to-kill and that “it seemed validated at Gamescom,” but the studio has “still got some dev time too,” should they feel the need to make alterations.

You can catch Condrey’s Tweets below:

Thanks, CharlieIntel, for that one.

In addition, if you weren’t already aware, Kill Confirmed and Search & Rescue are both game modes that will be returning in Advanced Warfare multiplayer.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare launches November 3rd for those who pre-order the Day Zero Edition.

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Multiplayer Q&A – TTK, Quick-Scoping, Titanfall Comparison, and More

  by   David Veselka  
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Hey guys! Thank you all for sending in your Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare multiplayer questions on Twitter, YouTube, and in the comment sections on MP1st.

I’ve rounded all of them up and done my best to answer with the knowledge I possess based on my hands-on time with the game. I touch on subjects like time-to-kill, quick-scoping, cloaking, enhanced movement, and the ever-so-popular comparison to Respawn’s sci-fi shooter, Titanfall.

Have a look and listen below and keep the Advanced Warfare multiplayer discussion rolling in the comments!

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Is This What The New PlayStation 4 Headset Looks Like? [Updated]

  by   James Lara  
6:57 pm in News

Update

Our initial research didn’t show that these headsets are, in fact, the Y-300P with a Sony licensed design from Thrustmaster. Apologies for the mix up!

Original Story

It appears that the next version of the PlayStation headsets may have been accidentally revealed during a recent Order 1886 Gamescom 2014 demo.

A recent video posted by IGN shows off one of their staff members playing The Order 1886 while wearing a headset that appears to be the next edition in the line The PlayStation headsets.

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The headset is most certainly one developed by Sony, though it isn’t any of the previous Pulse or the Gold Edition Headsets that they have out of the market right now. It is possible that this may be an early prototype of the rumored Sony Wireless Platinum Edition, which is said to be an improved headset over their previous ones, now with pulse features.

Mark this one up as a rumor for now, as we ourselves are unsure if this is indeed a new headset (though many are suggesting it is).

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Planetside 2 Receives New PlayStation 4 Gameplay

  by   James Lara  
5:44 pm in News

SOE Live Event Day 2 has finally kicked off, and with it came some brand-new Planetside 2 gameplay footage for the PlayStation 4 version.

Still no word on when the title will release on the PS4, other than later this year.

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Battlefield Hardline – New Screens and Details On Gameplay Improvements at Gamescom

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5:38 pm in News

As Battlefield fans are getting their hands on Visceral Games’ cops and criminals shooter at Gamescom in Cologne, Germany, new details are beginning to pour out of the expo, including specifics on new gameplay improvements since the Hardline’s last multiplayer beta.

On the show floor, Visceral is offering hands-on time with two brand new game modes that general manager Steve Papoutsis introduced during EA’s latest media briefing — Hotwire and Rescue. He even rolled a nifty new gameplay trailer demonstrating the intensity of Rescue’s 5v5, one-life-to-live, hostage rescue gameplay, which you can watch right here. In addition, fans get to take two brand new multiplayer maps for a spin — Grow House, a moon-lit map set inside an industrial warehouse, and Gator Hunt, set in the Florida Everglades.

In an interview with Pwn4Gamers, Visceral lead multiplayer designer Thad Sasser talked about some of the improvements the design team has made to mechanics like the Survivalist Gadget and the way Rocket launchers now work. Based on feedback, Sasser explained that the Survivalist Gadget, previously intended to grant one free revive to its user per life, will now only reverse deaths caused by explosives, including laser trip mines. In addition, the RPG gadget has been moved away from the Mechanic class and now acts as a Battle Pickup. Sasser says this allows the studio to make a bigger deal out of rocket hits, since they won’t appear as frequently. The studio decided that it also didn’t quite serve the Cops and Criminals fantasy by allowing either faction to run around with Stingers and RPGs.

According to a Reddit post by DANNYonPC, some of the new weapons include the K10 (Vector), M249, AKU, MP5, 1911, R0933, Scout Elite, and a new Revolver and DMR. New melee weapons are also present, like a golf club, hammer, and crowbar. The post also mentioned more maps that include jets and helicopters, as well as maps that cater to specific game modes. More interestingly, DANNYonPC also learned that Hardline will feature an objective-based training mode and that Visceral will launch a Community Test Environment, similar to Battlefield 4’s, after release. You can read the full post here.

Furthermore, Battlefield YouTube personality Westie tweeted this image from the show floor, showing a not-so-ferocious-looking swamp boat on the map Gator Hunt:

Lastly, some new screens captured from Battlefield Hardline’s Hotwire and Rescue game modes:

BFH BFH BFH BFH BFHBattlefield Hardline launches early 2015 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC.

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Battlefield Hardline X1, PS4, and PC Open Beta Planned for January, One Month Before Launch, Says Visceral Rep

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4:41 pm in News

New details emerging from Gamescom 2014 suggest Visceral’s cops and criminals shooter is headed towards a February launch with the game’s PlayStation, Xbox, and PC open beta taking place one month prior, in January.

Speaking to fan site and forums Symthic, a representative from the studio was able to confirm that Battlefield Hardline‘s second multiplayer beta should arrive sometime in January, one month before Battlefield Hardline’s official launch.

“Yes. There will be an open beta in January, a month before the game launches,” said the representative. Adding platform details, the rep explained that “It’s not sure yet if [Visceral] will do the beta on older generation systems like the PS3 and Xbox 360, but they’ll definitely be on the PS4, Xbox One and PC.”

Thus far, Visceral has yet to officially declare specifics on Battlefield Hardline’s launch and second multiplayer beta, other than giving the game an “early 2015” release window when the studio first announced its delayed launch.

Earlier, Visceral GM Steve Papoutsis took the stage at EA’s Gamescom presentation to unveil Battlefield Hardline’s single player for the first time, as well as two brand new multiplayer modes. Watch the 12-minute gameplay demo and Rescue multiplayer trailer here.

Keep your sights on MP1st for more incoming Battlefield Hardline details.

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Enjoy Better DLNA Support And A Revamped Friends System With The New Xbox One Preview Update

  by   Den Kovacs  
3:42 pm in News

The Xbox One has seen a lot of feature heavy updates since the Xbox Preview Program was launched earlier this year.

Today’s newest Preview update is no different, revamping some features and adding some new ones, which you can see in action by watching the video above. If you are participating in the Xbox Preview Program, you can download this update by going to > Settings > Console > Update Now .

Here are the patch notes for your curious eyes:

  • Parties – The Party App has been re-organized, so you can now see what activities everyone in your party is doing and tell more clearly who is playing in the same game with you.  You can also more quickly perform common actions like muting, joining, or sending game invites.  Also, Parties now have a Party Leader.  This person can change whether the party requires invitations, and she/he can remove others from the party.
  • New Friends Section – The new Friends section has been available for a few early access preview members and we’re expanding it to additional participants enrolled in the preview program. The new Friends section enables you to see at a glance what’s going on with your friends. You can stay up-to-date with your current activities, the most popular games your friends are playing, and a Gamerscore leaderboard to see who has improved their Gamerscore the most over the last 30 days.We’ll continue to roll this feature out to all participants in the coming updates.
  • Media Player – A new app will be available soon that enables you to play media files from either an attached USB device or from a network connected home media server that supports DLNA protocols. The preview version of the Media Player app will initially only support USB devices, with DLNA support coming soon. Xbox One will support more formats than Xbox 360, including support for dozens of new file formats like mpeg 2 TS, animated gifs and mkv which will be added by the end of the year. See below for additional file formats.
  • Xbox One Digital TV Tuner – Announced last week, this new hardware accessory will enter a limited preview program in Europe (UK, France, Germany, Italy, and Spain), in advance of its retail launch beginning in October.
  • Stream TV to SmartGlass – Launching first in markets receiving the Xbox One Digital TV Tuner, you will be able to stream your TV across your home network to your smartphones and tablets using the Xbox SmartGlass app. You can also pause, play and rewind as well as change channels, without interrupting gameplay on Xbox One.
  • Boot to TV – Now you will be able to set your console to boot directly to television when coming out of connected standby.
  • Live TV Miniguide – For markets where OneGuide is available, a new mini guide on the bottom of the screen will display details about the TV content that is currently playing. You can quickly change channels and see what’s on other channels, while still watching TV.
  • SmartGlass Updates – You can now post status messages from the Activity Feed as well as add comments and share items from both your Activity Feed and from Game Clips. Along with the new comment and share features, a personalized Activity Feed has been added to your profile. Messages have been updated to a new layout supporting a full conversation view. Additionally, we are adding the ability to record game clips directly from the Now Playing bar. Finally, if you upgrade the app directly we have introduced a What’s New page highlighting the features of each release.
  • “Xbox On” in New Markets – Adding support for additional markets to use the “Xbox On” Kinect voice command to power on consoles: Australia, Canada (French), Italy, Spain, Mexico, and Brazil – a top used feature.
  • Country Expansion – We’re doing a lot of work on the back end to prepare for Xbox One to launch in 29 new markets in the coming weeks.
  • Multiple GameDVR Deletes – You will be able to choose multiple GameDVR clips to delete at once in the Upload app.
  • Save your Avatar Gamerpic – A new option is now available to save Avatar GamerPics to your OneDrive.
  • Settings Updates – New options help you manage your controllers and accessories. Also, Instant Sign-In is being moved to Settings, to the Sign-in, security & Passkey area.
  • Bandwidth Usage Display – Located in Network Settings under the Troubleshooting column, Bandwidth Usage will show you how much bandwidth your Xbox One is consuming over a period of time. This is useful if you want to track against bandwidth caps set by ISPs in certain markets.

Here is the list of Xbox One compatible file types:

  • 3gp audio
  • 3gp video
  • 3gp2
  • aac
  • adts
  • animated gif
  • asf
  • avi divx
  • avi dv
  • avi uncompressed
  • avi xvid
  • bmp
  • jpg
  • gif
  • h264 avchd
  • mjpeg
  • mkv
  • mov
  • mp3
  • mpeg 1 ps
  • mpeg 2
  • mpeg 2 hd
  • mpeg 2 ts
  • mpeg 4 h264 aac
  • mpeg 4 sp
  • png
  • tiff
  • wav
  • wma
  • wma lossless
  • wma pro
  • wma voice
  • wmv
  • wmv hd

Thanks, Major Nelson

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PlayStation 4 Firmware Update 2.00 Detailed, Over 10 Million Consoles Sold To-Date

  by   James Lara  
12:45 pm in News

Sony this week made some big announcements, the biggest being that the PlayStation 4 has reached an astonishing sales mark of 10 million consoles sold-to-date.

At Gamescom, Sony revealed that since the console launched 9-months ago, they have successfully sold over 10 million PS4 units to consumers, making it one of the fastest sold consoles-to-date. Since it’s launch, the PS4 has been outselling its competitor on a monthly basis with reports that it is outselling the Xbox One three-to-one in the last quarter.

Along with the announcement, Sony also delivered some details on a new firmware update, 2.00, releasing this fall for the PS4.

With it comes support for direct YouTube uploading, an improved “Whats New” section, and the biggest feature so far, Share Play. With Share Play, gamers will be able to share a 60 minute session (unlimited sessions) of a game that they have with co-op access, with any of their friends. They don’t even need to own the game to use it, as you can see in the details below.

“The best way to think about Share Play is like a ‘virtual couch’. PlayStation 4 will create an online local co-op experience by allowing you to invite a friend to join your game—even when they don’t own a copy of it. With this first-of-its-kind feature, you’ll be able to play games with a friend just as if you were together in the same room. Let’s say that with games… you’ll be able to invite your friend online to play against the Miami Heat for the championship as the San Antonio Spurs in NBA2K, tackle the challenging Towerfall Ascension Quest Mode together, or aide, heal, and protect you as Igniculus in Child of Light’s local co-op mode.

With Share Play, you can even jump into a game to assist a friend. For example, if there is part of a game that you can’t quite finish, you can invite a friend to take over your controls. Like handing over the controller to a friend on your couch, your screen will be shared as your friend gets through the part of the game that has been giving you trouble—can’t get past that part in The Last of Us: Remastered when you’re hanging upside down? Get a little help.”

More details are to come in the following months, and chances are it’ll be packed with a lot more features. Stay tuned for updates!

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Driveclub – New Trailer Released Along With Stunning Gameplay Footage

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12:27 pm in News

Words cannot describe how gorgeous this game is, so that is why we are leaving you with these two brand-new videos showing off just how realistic Driveclub looks running on the PlayStation 4.

Evolution Studios has put together a brand new trailer for the PS4-exclusive racer, celebrating its presence at this year’s Gamescom. Below that, you’ll also find a 3.5 minute gameplay demo with commentary from the studio.

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Driveclub hits PS4 on October 7. Anxious racers will be able to pick up either the full Blu-ray disc version, or download the free PlayStation Plus Edition, which offers a taste test of tracks and cars with access to all game modes.

 

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel – Check Out The First In-game Footage Of Claptrap

  by   Joel Santana  
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Only a few days ago, we got our first real glimpse of the playable character class, Claptrap The Fragtrap. Now, 2K Australia and Gearbox Software have decided to end their GamesCom presentation of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel on a high note with an even better look at more Claptrap gameplay.

We’ve all been waiting to see the wonky character in action since the game was originally announced back in April, so here’s an extensive look at all of the variations of his action skill vaulthunter.exe, which you can catch in the footage above, courtesy of IGN.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set to launch on October 14 for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.

Now that we’ve gotten an extensive look at all four of the playable characters for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel which class will you be using first?

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Guardians Explore Mars in This New Destiny Gameplay Trailer

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Destiny‘s latest gameplay trailer explores Mars, one of the many playable locations that will be highlighted in Bungie’s upcoming shared-world shooter.

Earlier this week, Bungie showcased Destiny’s Crucible multiplayer gameplay in an exciting new trailer that debuted at Gamescom 2014 where the studio also announced a launch date for the game’s first DLC, The Dark Below. You can watch it here if you missed it.

Destiny’s launch isn’t too far off, launching less than four weeks away on September 9 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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H1Z1 Officially Announced For The PS4, Over An Hour Of New Footage

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8:03 am in News

Though Sony Online Entertainment has stated multiple times already that they were planning on bringing it to the PlayStation 4. Today, the studio confirmed that that will indeed be the case.

John Smedley, President of Sony Online Entertainment, confirmed the news during yesterday’s SOE Live. Along with this announcement, they also held a Survival Challenge for attendees, showing off over an hour of fresh gameplay footage.

Check it out below:


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Destiny – 26 Spectacular Images From Gamescom Show Off New Gear and Locations

  by   David Veselka  
August 14, 2014 6:18 pm in News

Destiny developer Bungie made a bit of bang at Gamescom 2014 during Sony’s media briefing with an action-packed competitive multiplayer trailer showing off all the game modes that will test your resolve inside the battlegrounds of the Crucible.

The gameplay also teased some of the high-level gear your Guardian will fight for in special events like the Iron Banner, where the strength of both your bravery and arsenal is measured. Luckily, we’ve got 26 new Destiny images from Gamescom 2014 that put some of these impressive rewards on display and even show off a few intriguing — and some new — locations on Mars, Venus, Mercury, Earth, and Earth’s Moon.

Have a look below:

Destiny is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360 on September 9.

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ESL One CS:GO Championship Kicks Off in Cologne, Germany Early Thursday Morning

  by   David Veselka  
August 13, 2014 8:48 pm in News

One of Counter-Strike: Global Offensive‘s biggest community-funded global championships is about to kick off in Cologne, Germany in the wee hours of the morning of Thursday, August 14, if you happen to be a viewer on our side of the planet.

16 teams will compete for the $250,000 USD prize pool, with the first place winners taking home a handsome $100,000 USD. The roster of competitors are made up of both “Legends” — quarter finalists of the EMS One Katowice Championship — and “Challengers” — placers in online regional qualifiers. Cologne’s Koelnmesse will host the tournament starting at midnight tonight on the West Coast, or 3AM on the East Coast. Quarterfinals take place on Saturday while Semifinals and the grand final will make up Sunday’s events.

You can catch the full schedule here and you’ll be able to watch the matches on Twitch.tv/ESLTV_CS or inside CS:GO’s in-game client. Remember, you’ll also be able to earn Steam rewards while watching.

The 16 participating teams are:

Legends

  • Cloud9
  • Fnatic
  • HellRaisers
  • Ninjas in Pyjamas
  • Team Dignitas
  • Team LDLC
  • Virtus.pro

Challengers

  • Copenhagen Wolves
  • dAT team
  • Epsilon eSports
  • iBUYPOWER
  • London Conspiracy
  • MTS GameGod Wolf
  • Natus Vincere
  • Titan
  • Vox Eminor

Who’s watching? A show of hands in the comments!

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12 Minutes of Halo 2 Anniversary Multiplayer Gameplay, H2A Gamescom Showdown Kicks Off Today

  by   David Veselka  
3:10 pm in News

Halo developer 343 Industries isn’t attending Gamescom 2014 empty handed. With them overseas, the studio has brought two playable maps from Halo 2 Anniversary, available in the upcoming Halo: The Master Chief Collection for Xbox One.

Fans attending will get hands-on time with remakes of two classic Halo 2 maps, Ascension, as well as the recently revealed remake of Sanctuary that was first shown during Microsoft’s media briefing early yesterday morning.

Our friend Dan at ReadyUpLive was able to capture gameplay of two full matches on each while attending Gamescom, which we thought we’d share with you below:

Zenith (Ascension Remake)

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Shrine (Sanctuary Remake)

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For more Halo 2 Anniversary action, you’ll want to keep your sights on the Halo: The Master Chief Collection Gamescom Showdown, which kicks off today at Gamescom inside the ESL Arena. Qualifiers take place all throughout the rest of the week and weekend, ending in a final showdown this Sunday, August 17. The Pre-Tournament Free-for-All and 4v4 Tournament Final will be broadcasted at Twitch.tv/Halo. Here are the times:

Pre-tournament Free-for-All – 1:30AM to 2:15AM PDT \\ 4:30AM to 5:15AM EST \\ 10:30 to 11:15 CEST

4v4 Tournament Final – 2:30AM to 8:00AM PDT \\ 5:30AM to 11:00AM EST \\ 11:30 to 17:00 CEST

The winning team takes home $5,000 USD from the $10,000 UDS prize pool.

If you missed it, 343 dropped addition details on Halo 5: Guardian’s upcoming multiplayer beta, which you can read all about right here.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection launches November 11.

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Latest Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Trailer Teases Claptrap’s Action Skill

  by   Joel Santana  
2:07 pm in News

If you’re like me and have been waiting to get your first look at one of the oddest playable characters to date in the Borderlands series, Claptrap, then you won’t want to miss the latest trailer for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel. It features multiple glimpses of  Claptrap’s action skill, which seems to be a randomized skill. Check out the footage above, or you can catch the shots below of the skill in action: 2vbR8xF lpyfG4k Speaking of Claptrap’s mysterious action skill, there seems to be two random skills unaccounted for in the video, which grants him pirate-esque cannons and “wings” that bare a striking resemblance to the ones Lilith and Maya acquire via their skill trees: RUspvFm hkp1pr7 Interestingly, we also see Claptrap’s appearance alongside two of the original Vault Hunters from Borderlands 1, Roland and Lilith: udVNjuE Cool side note: Wilhelm holding a pretty bad-ass laser weapon featuring the American flag: e8sPqZZ And, finally, we spot a mysterious person who closely resembles Tiny Tina from Borderlands 2: IJNoGkk Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set to launch on October 14, for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.

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Activision Announces Call of Duty: Heroes for iPhone and iPad, Enters Beta Tomorrow

  by   David Veselka  
1:36 pm in News

Call of Duty: Heroes is a free-to-play strategy game available exclusively on the App Store.

You’ll command an army of legendary heroes, elite soldiers, and weaponry from the Call of Duty universe, including iconic characters like Captain Price, Soap, Harper, and more. You’ll build bases and lead your growing army into battle using fan-favorite Killstreaks like the UAV, care package, drone strike, and chopper gunner.

Friends can also aid one another by donating heroes and troops while completing in-game challenges for rewards.

Call of Duty: Heroes is entering beta testing for iPhone and iPad users in Australia and New Zealand tomorrow, August 14, opening up later to other regions.

Learn more about Call of Duty: Heroes right here.

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