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Bethesda and BattleCry Studios Announce BattleCry, Free-to-Play Multiplayer Combat Game

In another pre-E3 announcement, Bethesda Softworks and BattleCry Studios are unveiling a new free-to-play multiplayer combat game that boasts high-action, violent, and brutal 32-player online battles.

According to the game’s introduction, players will “Take on the role of an elite warrior and engage in brutal, high-action, 32-player battles in a variety of gameplay modes,” set in a bold and expressive world envisioned by Viktor Antonov (Half-Life 2, Dishonored).

“Responsive, smooth controls unleash violent, high-impact, and stunning combo attacks previously reserved for modern brawlers. Dynamic movement allows you to seamlessly grapple, evade and mantle to quickly cover distances and evade the other team. Engage in combat and use the game’s Adrenaline system to unlock special powers for a short time or conserve Adrenaline to unleash your lethal Ultimate ability when the time is right. In BATTLECRY, your skill, timing, and teamwork create a diverse gameplay experience.”

Players will choose a faction and progress through ranks, unlocking new abilities. You’ll be able to utilize “transformative” melee and ranged weapons that “harness iron and energy and eviscerate your opponents with swords that transform into shields, bows that can punch an arrow straight through an armored skull or electrocute your foes with high powered blades crackling with electro-static energy.”

It sounds a bit all over the place, but it also sounds pretty fun. We recommend you check out the announcement trailer above and tell us your opinion in the comment section below.

BattleCry will be playable at E3 2014, but you can find out more about the game now by visiting the official website.

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Battlefield Hardline Now Up For Pre-Order on Origin and Amazon [Updated]

EA’s Origin game client is now listing the Standard and Deluxe PC Editions of DICE and Visceral Games’ recently announced shooter, Battlefield Hardline, for pre-order.

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You’ll find the Standard PC download at $59.99 and the Deluxe PC download for ten dollars more at $69.99. EDIT: We initially listed Canadian prices. US prices are now reflected. Canadian is Standard: $69.99, Deluxe: $79.99. The game’s description is due for an update on June 9 at 1pm PDT, so it’s not clear yet exactly what the Deluxe Edition will offer over the Standard. Here’s what it reads so far:

“Battlefield™ Hardline is a first-person action game set against the backdrop of the war on crime and the battle between cops and criminals.  Check back on June 9 at 1pm PDT for more information and videos from Battlefield Hardline, including a more detailed description of the bonus content included in the Digital Deluxe edition.”

System requirements have not yet been listed either, but you’ll notice the game’s official box art on the product page, which you can visit here.

Also of note, the full PC version of Battlefield 3 is now completely free on Origin until June 3. You can read more about it here.

UPDATE

Battlefield Hardline is now also listed on Amazon for all platforms. Check it out here.

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Battlefield Hardline is on course to be officially unveiled during EA’s E3 2014 media briefing on June 9. Though, Visceral general manager Steve Papoutsis mentioned in a recent note that we may be learning a little more about the game ahead of E3 ‘if fans want it.’

Battlefield Hardline brings the Cops vs. Criminals fantasy to life this Fall on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. You can catch all the details we know so far right here.

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PopCap Hints At Far Future-Themed DLC For PvZ: Garden Warfare, More Hints of a PlayStation Release

As the month of May dwindles down, it’s looking more and more likely that we won’t see any type of update for Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare this month.

But keeping our hopes up, developer PopCap HD appears to be hinting at what we can soon expect with regards to DLC as well as with the game’s launch on additional platforms.

First up, the studio recently tweeted this image with the caption, “where we’re going, we’ll still need cones… “

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If you’ve played Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time, you should recognize this version of the Conehead Zombie from the game’s Far Future update, which suggests Garden Warfare’s next possible will take after the PvZ 2’s Far Future theme.

Furthermore, PopCap is also dropping more hints that a PlayStation release for Garden Warfare is indeed a possibility. Check out this image.

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Title of this teaser image may appear familiar to those who remember the Fat Princess PSN game, which was exclusive to the PlayStation 3.

Also, here’s a Ratchet and Clank reference, also a PlayStation-exclusive title.

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Following yesterday’s Sly Cooper reference, which the PlayStation European twitter account was recently seen retweeting, it further suggests that Garden Warfare is indeed coming to PlayStation some time in the near future.

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is also expected to launch for the PC late June and will include a dynamic control scheme that you can check out here.

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel PAX East Announcement Trailer Outed

Remember that one Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel trailer that Gearbox Software and 2K Australia showcased at this year’s PAX East?

You probably barely got a good glimpse of the teaser that features Handsome Jack going on and on about how awesome he is. But, as of now, the same trailer has now been officially released by the studios so you can get a better look at the game’s initial debut. Check it out above.

Additionally, it appears that we also get a glimpse of a new vehicle:

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Yesterday we got our first detailed look at Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel gameplay, which gave us a glimpse of the Stingray vehicle, Moonrock currency, and much more.

Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set to launch this Fall for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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Battlefield 3 Is Now Free on Origin Until June 3

The full standard PC edition of DICE’s military shooter Battlefield 3 is now free to download on EA’s Origin game client.

According to Origin, its ‘On The House’ sale allows gamers to “grab full games, expansions and more at absolutely no cost.” This particular sale is up until June 3.

If you’re cautious, it is the full version of the game and not a demo or trial, as Origin notes. “Once you’ve claimed your game, it’s yours to keep!”

Here’s the link to the official page on Origin.

Here are the system requirements for Battlefield 3:

Minimum System Requirements

  • OS: Windows Vista (Service Pack 1) 32-bit
  • Processor: 2 GHz Dual Core (Core 2 Duo 2.4 GHz or Althon X2 2.7 GHz)
  • Memory: 2 GB
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB
  • Graphics card (AMD): DirectX 10.1 compatible with 512 MB RAM (ATI Radeon 3000, 4000, 5000 or 6000 series, with ATI Radeon 3870 or higher performance)
  • Graphics card (NVIDIA): DirectX 10.0 compatible with 512 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce 8, 9, 200, 300, 400 or 500 series with NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT or higher performance)
  • Sound card: DirectX Compatible
  • Keyboard and Mouse
  • DVD Rom Drive

Recommended System Requirements

  • OS: Windows 7 64-bit
  • Processor: Quad-core CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB
  • Hard Drive: 20 GB
  • Graphics Card: DirectX 11 compatible with 1024 MB RAM (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560 or ATI Radeon 6950)
  • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible
  • Keyboard and Mouse
  • DVD Rom Drive

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Video Leak “Not How We Wanted to Unveil Hardline,” Says Visceral, Announcements Possible Before June 9

“If you want it,” says Visceral general manager Steve Papoutsis, fans may hear a little more about the studio’s upcoming shooter, Battlefield Hardline, before its official E3 2014 unveiling.

Taking to Twitter to express his slight frustration with how things have gone down in the past couple of days, Papoutsis says recent leaks are water under the bridge and that he is more than happy to talk about the studio’s take on the iconic Battlefield franchise.

“So yeah, that happened,” he says, likely referring to yesterday’s Battlelog leak and today’s video leak. “Not how we wanted to unveil Hardline, but all good. Didn’t want to wait til E3 anyway, so let’s talk about it…”

If you managed to catch the leaked 7-minute video overview of Hardline’s multiplayer and single player, know that it was a 6-month old build, according to Papoutsis. He says we’ll be able to catch the “real deal” at E3 this year.

“Video that’s out there was for an internal meeting,” he explained. “It’s 6 months old now and team has been cranking since then. See the real deal at E3.

“We’re pouring everything we’ve got into this & stoked to share details on June 9 – maybe even a little more before then if you want it.”

If you ask us, we’re pretty sure Battlefield fans want it.

It’s not all water under the bridge for everyone, however, as we’ve recently learned that at least one EA QA tester has been fired for leaking information stating that Battlefield developer DICE is handling the multiplayer portion of Hardline.

While we’re not certain how much truth there is to that statement, Papoutsis did mention in his letter yesterday that the studio is excited to bring their strengths “to single player,” specifically.

If DICE is overseeing Hardline’s multiplayer, it’s likely studio members from DICE LA or even Visceral are involved as well, considering DICE Stockholm’s rather full plate at the moment with Star Wars: Battlefront and Mirror’s Edge 2.

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New Mortal Kombat Poster Spotted, Boon Teases Possible Announcement in ‘Next Few Days’ [Updated]

Is a Mortal Kombat 10 announcement just around the korner?

If creator Ed Boon’s cryptic hints and this newly discovered poster are anything to go by, we’ll likely catch wind of a new Mortal Kombat project in development at NetherRealm Studios this June 2.

Boon has recently been spotted on social media counting down the days so some sort of June 2 announcement, likely related to Injustice or Mortal Kombat, or Both, according to follow up tweets.

Now, we’re getting our first look at what appears to be a Mortal Kombat teaser poster spotted by AllGamesBeta, portraying a broken spine with the caption, “Who’s Next?” Check it out below:

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Interestingly, even Raiden motion actor Carlos Pesina is joining in on the fun, teasing fans with a recent tweet saying, “I was just in the motion studio… But the Lin Kuei stole my camera. Sorry no pics… :(“

In an interview with BG|Callisto during UFGT10, Boon mentioned that he “wouldn’t be surprised if some kind of announcement happened in the next few days.” He also confirmed his presence at E3, though he had nothing to announce at the moment.

Exciting times for Mortal Kombat fans. Keep those eyes and ears open!

Update

Boon has updated his Twitter background and profile image to match the poster, which pretty much confirms that it is indeed real. Check it out:

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Call of Duty: Ghosts Double XP Hits This Weekend

Call of Duty: Ghosts developer Infinity Ward has announced in incoming bout of double XP this weekend for users across all platforms.

The event begins May 30 and goes through to June 2, according to the studio.

See you online!

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Battlefield Hardline Battlelog Portraits Reveal Multiplayer Character Models

In what is likely a continuation of yesterday’s Battlelog leaks revealing DICE and Visceral’s new Battlefield game dubbed “Battlefield Hardline,” we’re now getting a peek at what looks like character models of the various kits available in the shooter’s multiplayer.

As we learned yesterday, SWAT and Criminal forces will have four new kits or classes available to them; Operator, Mechanic, Enforcer, and Professional.

Courtesy of Twitter user @antal120, we’re getting a look at their Battlelog portraits below:

For more details on Battlefield Hardline multiplayer, check out some of the info gathered from the game’s recently leaked overview video.

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Watch Sony’s E3 2014 Press Conference In Over 40 Theaters For Free

Sony is bringing the E3 experience to home theaters next month in a uniquely presented viewing experience.

On June 9, Sony will broadcast their E3 2014 press conference live in theaters located in over 40 locations in North America. Attendees will also be treated to an exclusive post-show presentation hosted by Geoff Keighley, featuring an “HD simulcast of the PlayStation E3 Press Conference, as well as 30 minutes of extra content including exclusive extended game footage and interviews with the world’s top developers,” says Sony.

Registration is limited, but is also free. You can find locations and sign yourself up by following this link.

Check out the trailer above.

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Leaked Battlefield Hardline Trailer Tells All – Multiplayer and Single Player Details

More Battlefield Hardline details slip through the cracks as a leaked 7-minute overview video covers almost everything there is to know about DICE and Visceral’s upcoming shooter.

Needless to mention, the video has been removed on a number of accounts, but not before multiple sources were able to gather loads of information.

Battlefield Hardline’s first details were leaked early yesterday, revealing the game’s logo, theme, weapons, attachments, gadgets, multiplayer classes, vehicles, and more. A letter from Visceral general manager Steve Papoutsis was published shortly after, confirming the title while indicating a Fall release and an E3 2014 reveal during EA’s media briefing on June 9. Continuing EA’s unfortunate streak of leaks, however, Hardline’s overview video was viewed by gamers everywhere earlier this morning.

The game is referenced throughout the video as “Omaha,” clearly an internal code name for the title that was used at one point in time. In it, the announcer tells viewers that EA studios Visceral and DICE team up to deliver a Battlefield in an all new setting, bringing the Cops and Criminals fantasy to life. It’s split up into multiple sections, including details on multiplayer and single player.

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The video opens with criminals zip-lining from roof top to roof top. They are later seen scaling up to a bank’s roof top using the grappling hook. It appears that maps takes place primarily in American urban settings. Much of the combat appears identical to Battlefield 4’s with similar weapons, including the M16A3 Assault Rifle and UMP-45 PDW, however, combatants are appropriately dressed to depict the war between Cops and Criminals.

Here are some of the game modes described in the video:

  • Heist – Cops must stop Criminals from blowing open a bank vault and making off with the loot.
  • Rescue – SWAT forces move in to hostile territory to rescue hostages during a robbery gone wrong.
  • Hotwire – Cops pursue Criminals through huge, open environments depicting a high-speed chase in muscle cars and police cruisers. An RPG wielding criminal is shown firing a rocket from the back of a moving fan. Other combatants are also firing their weapons from their vehicles.
  • Blood Money – Cops and Criminals fight over a large pile of money that they must secure and take back to their safe house.

Locations like the inside of a subterranean grow lab, a bank vault, and areas Los Angeles are depicted. An overshadowing sand storm is also seen engulfing a large desert map as players fight in near-darkness. An attack plane is also seen flying overhead. It is said that multiple Levolution events will affect maps and gameplay while the multiplayer aims to offer a ton of visual diversity.

Players will equip military-grade weapons along with fiction-inspired weapons like sawed-off shotguns and tazers. Zip-lines and grappling hooks can be used on any map anywhere and are touted as an effective anti-camper device. Available vehicles include motor-bikes, muscle cars, police cruisers, counter-attack trucks, boats, planes, and armed choppers. No mention of tanks or jets.

Single Player

In Hardline’s single player campaign, you play as Nick Mendoza, a young Miami detective who gets caught up in a few personal moral dilemmas. He embarks on a cross-country quest to seek revenge against once trusted partners on the force. Cutscenes boast some rather impressive facial animations and voice acting.

The campaign draws influence from popular television cop dramas, and each level is structured like an episode, “cliffhangers and all.” Characters are casted by actors from shows like Justified, The Americans, and House of Cards.

Environments are wider and more open. Enemy AI is also redesigned from the ground up. Episodes can be played multiple times and in multiple ways. Players can investigate using Nick’s police scanner, including highlighting enemies. It’s also possible to scan suspects for outstanding warrants, using the money for unlocks.

At of this writing, you can still find downloads and gifs over at NeoGAF. However, E3 is just around the corner if you feel like holding off and waiting for a proper reveal. It’ll be interesting to see if EA’s presentation will differ from what was leaked earlier today.

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First Call of Duty: Ghosts Invasion DLC Images Appear, Favela Remake Inbound?

The first screens of Call of Duty: Ghosts‘ third multiplayer DLC are beginning to surface as early assets have been spotted on official Call of Duty websites.

As detailed in Ghosts’ debut Season Pass trailer, we know the game’s third paid add-on will be called “Invasion.” It’s contents have been kept secret, however, until today. Multiple Call of Duty sites, including its French, German, Spanish, and French-Canadian version, have allegedly outed some of the DLC’s first details prematurely. They have since been removed, though some evidence remains:

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Additional three of four (presumably) multiplayer map images have also been gathered:

Interestingly, fans have pointed out that Pharaoh appears oddly identical to the fan favorite Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 map, Favela. It’s not a far-fetched idea, considering a pattern of re-imagining older Modern Warfare maps has been noticed in Ghosts’ previous two add-ons, Onlsuaght and Devastation.

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Image courtesy of jordanxbrookes and BossCast101.

We’ll likely be hearing more about Invasion from Call of Duty: Ghosts developer Infinity Ward in the near future. Stay tuned for details!

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Is EA Teasing Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare’s Arrival on PlayStation? We Think So

“It’s time for an announcement,” according to publisher Electronic Arts, and we think it has something to do with PopCap HD’s Plants vs. Zombies-themed third-person shooter coming to PlayStation.

The company recently outed this image (below) of Garden Warfare’s “Fly Shooter” – better known as the Pea Shooter – sporting a similar cap to the one that the iconic PlayStation-exclusive character Sly Cooper wears. The the image also bears an icon that closely resembles the official Sly Cooper logo.

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Sly Cooper is a series of stealth platforming titles that have appeared on the PS2, PS3 and PS Vita. Considering its ties to the PlayStation brand, we’re pretty sure the Sly Cooper vibes given off from EA’s latest tweet indicate an incoming announcement related to Garden Warfare’s launch on the PS4 and PS3, along with some Sly Cooper-themed customization items. While that’s only speculation, we’re not quite sure what else it could be. It is only a matter of time, after all.

Garden Warfare is currently out on the Xbox One and Xbox 360, but is also heading to PC next month on June 24.

Stay tuned for more PvZ: Garden Warfare news.

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Check Out Ultra Street Fighter IV’s Trophy List

With the Ultra edition of Street Fighter IV just a week away from a digital launch on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, it appears that the trophy list associated with the game has just been leaked.

According to PlayStationTrophies, here the new trophies you can look forward to acquiring once Ultra Street Fighter IV launches:

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For the Utopia! (Bronze)

  • Assert leadership and clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using a continue with Rolento.

The world is my stage  (Bronze)

  • Dance with everyone! Clear the Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using continue with Elena!

Toxic Beauty (Bronze)

  • No more mocking! Clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using a continue with Poison.

Giant Attack (Bronze)

  • Reach the league’s top and clear Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using continue with Hugo.

A dish best served cold (Bronze)

  • Follow your anger by clearing Arcade Mode on Medium or higher without using continue with Decapre.

Double Feature (Silver)

  • Initiative is everything! Surprise the enemy by using both Ultra Combos in a single Ranked Match!

All for one (Silver)

  • Strength in numbers! Gather a team of four and defeat another in any Team Battle!

Ultra Effective (Silver)

  • New adventures await! Win a Ranked Match with a character added in Ultra Street Fighter IV!

Good old times (Silver)

  • Strong fighter has no fear of change! Defeat your Street Fighter IV self on the Hardest difficulty!

Ultra Street Fighter IV is set to launch first as a digital upgrade on the PlayStation 3 on June 3 and on the Xbox 360 the following day, June 4. A physical copy for the game will also be made available for purchase this August for the PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Recently, Capcom US community manager Peter “Combofiend” Rosas outed all of the changes that the console version of Ultra Street Fighter IV will ship with. You can read all about it here.

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EA Launches Official Battlefield Hardline Website, Unveiling on June 9, Launches Fall

Following today’s earlier leaks, EA has launched the official website for their upcoming shooter, confirming “Battlefield Hardline” as the project’s official title and dropping some fancy new key art that once again suggests a focus on SWAT vs. criminals gameplay.

The page also indicates that an official unveiling will take place during EA’s E3 2014 media briefing on Jun 9 at noon PST.

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Check out the official site here.

A significant Battlelog leak from earlier this morning outed some of the game’s first details, mentioning new weapons, gadgets, game modes, factions, vehicles, and locations. It also pointed towards Visceral Games as the primary developer for the project, coming to PC, as well as next-gen and current-gen platforms.

Officially confirming a Fall release date, Visceral Games General Manager Steve Papoutsis talked about Battlefield Hardline in a letter to fans.

On behalf of everyone at EA and Visceral Games, I’m fired up to confirm our next project – Battlefield Hardline. The game launches this fall and it’s a brand new series in the Battlefield franchise, set against the backdrop of a genre we all love – the war on crime and the battle between cops and criminals.

Several years ago, I was at an internal EA meeting in Barcelona with creative leaders from across the company. It was there I met Karl Magnus Troedsson, the GM of DICE, for the first time, and we immediately began talking about games – I’ve always loved Battlefield and KM was a huge fan of Dead Space, which I was working on at the time. We started talking about different ways we could work together, different ways we could take Battlefield and action games in a new direction. It was then that this project that became Battlefield Hardline was born.

There’s been a lot of buzz today about Battlefield Hardline – we’re getting ready for E3 and fans found some details on our website about what we’re working on for the show. We’ve been reading all of your comments and we’re excited to be going into more detail soon on the ways we’re adding new twists and turns to the foundation of Battlefield multiplayer and more about how we’re bringing our strengths at Visceral to single player.

Looks like we’ll be learning much more at E3 this year. What’s your take on this new direction for the Battlefield series?

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New EA Sports UFC Gameplay Showcases Grappling and Submission Mechanics, Won’t Be a Yearly Title

A new gameplay series video for EA Sports’ upcoming UFC title pits the digital recreations of Ronda Rousey and Meisha Tate against one another to demonstrate some of the game’s new grappling and submission mechanics.

Watch it above to get a feel for the games ground-based combat.

Elsewhere, Undisputed Online reports that the creative director for the upcoming UFC game, Brian Hayes, has stated that EA Sports UFC won’t be a yearly title and that we shouldn’t be seeing another UFC game from EA for another 18-22 months.

Additionally, Hayes has revealed that any roster updates to the game will be available for free. However, any specialty characters such, as a younger version of a fighter or a different Bruce Lee, will have to be paid for.

Speaking of the legendary actor, watch you can watch Bruce Lee in action in a previous EA Sports UFC gameplay video right here.

EA Sports UFC is available on June 17 for both the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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15-Minute Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Video Commentary Shows Off New Gameplay, Currency, Vehicles And More

Fresh of the press is a new 15-minute video from 2K Australia and Gearbox Software showing off their upcoming title, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, set to arrive sometime this Fall.

Though the new footage offers a closer look at the area from the announcement gameplay, it is full of new information, giving a first real glimpse of Claptrap in combat and detailing the new in-game currency.

According to the footage, players will collect Moonstone as a form of currency, which appears to have more use than Eridium, the currency of Borderlands 2.

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Judging by its description, not only we will be able to purchase items once again from a black market, but we’ll also be able to purchase improved loot, something the community has asked for after considering Eridium not as useful in Borderlands 2. It also looks like raid bosses will be once again be included in the game as Moonstone rocks give players access to “tougher challenges.”

Speaking of loot, one of the Oz kits that was acquired during the gameplay video had some very interesting effects. Upon performing a “butt-slam,” it will create a temporary Oz bubble that will replenish your Oxygen. It also appears that Oz kits will replace relics, as they both share the same icon.

Aside from being able to perform new moves like the butt-slam and the ability to hover, players can also use Oxygen to quickly revive downed teammates:

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Furthermore, we also get our first look at one of the new vehicles we will get to use in The Pre-Sequel, the Stingray:

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We can also be sure that customization items such as heads and skins will indeed be making their return, as a skin customization item dropped from one of the enemies appeared in the gameplay footage:

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During the end of the video, we finally see Claptrap make its first appearance in battle helping out Wilhelm and Athena take out a Badass enemy. We also see the name of one his class mods, the Overclocker:

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel is set to arrive this Fall season for the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 platforms.

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“Battlefield Hardline” Leak Outs New Cops vs. Criminals-Themed Battlefield Game

An info leak stemming from a recent Battlelog update suggest that a new EA shooter in development at Visceral Games will introduce the Battlefield series to a very different theater of war: Cops vs. Criminals.

Allegedly dubbed “Battlefield Hardline,” the leak outs images portraying the game’s logo, weapons, unlocks, vehicles, locations, and more.

It also suggests new game modes like “Blood Money” and “Heist” are in the works. Class selection is said to include kits like “Operator,” “Mechanic,” “Enforcer,” and “Professional.” Outed faction icons also mention “SWAT” forces and “Thieves.”

Most interesting of the bunch is the discovery of a Visceral Games logo, suggesting that the Dead Space creators will have much to do with the development of the game, which falls in line with previous rumors. “Battlfield Hardline” is also said to be in development for the PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 and will once again adopt Battlefield’s Premium subscription service.

It’s highly likely that EA will unveil “Battlefield Hardline” as their unannounced Frostbite-powered title during the company’s E3 2014 media briefing.

Check out some of the leaked images below, courtesy of Koenv, BBlog, and BFDaily.

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Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Halo Mash-Up Arrives Tomorrow, New Trailer

A new mash-up pack from 4J Studios arriving on Xbox Live tomorrow, May 28 introduces a little bit of Halo into the world of Minecraft on the Xbox 360.

Themed around 343 Industries’ latest take on the Halo universe, the Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition Halo Mash-Up Pack brings Master Chief and friends to the open-world sandbox title for $3.99 USD.

It packs in a Halo-themed texture set, including appropriately themed menus and user interface, as well as craftable items, 31 music tracks from the Halo franchise, 40 Halo-themed character skins, iconic Halo locations, and memorable Halo vehicles.

Watch the trailer above and catch the new screens below:

Source: Xbox

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DICE Introduces Option To Pay For Battlefield 4 Battlepacks

Battlefield 4 developers DICE are giving players the option today to make in-game purchases for items like weapon attachments, camoflage patterns, and XP boosts, as well as Battlelog emblems and portraits.

The items are offered in what the studio calls “Battlepacks” which have been an integral part of Battlefield 4’s unlock progression system since launch. Basic tiered Battlepacks – Bronze, Silver, and Gold – are often offered upon ranking up and help unlock these cosmetic goods at a faster pace.

While the studio isn’t changing how you can unlock the extra content, they are now giving players the freedom to pay for any level of Battlepacks at varying prices; $1 for Bronze, $2 for Silver, and $3 for Gold. Check out the details announced in a recent Battlelog update.

“Starting today, we are introducing a new way to acquire Battlepacks, the bundles of content that provide a mix of in-game items including accessories, emblem shapes, profile pictures, dog tags, XP boosts, knives, and paints. Battlepacks can still be earned through normal gameplay progressions, but we are now giving players the option to purchase Battlepacks as a shortcut to catch up with their friends on the Battlefield.

“Bronze, Silver and Gold Battlepacks will be available for purchase at Origin.com, Battlelog.com, through the in-game store, at Xbox Live Marketplace and at the PlayStation Store. Pricing will be $1 for Bronze Battlepacks, $2 for Silver Battlepacks, and $3 for Gold Battlepacks.”

Micro-transactions are always a touchy subject among gamers, especially in larger triple-A titles like Battlefield 4. Similarly, Call of Duty offers purchasable in-game customization items through “Personalization Packs” while still charging normal price for Map Packs. Meanwhile, PopCap Games’ Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare, also an EA title, offers DLC maps for free as a result of micro-transactions.

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David Veselka

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