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Here’s What Ubisoft is Bringing to E3 2014

Wondering what the developers at Ubisoft have up their sleeve this year at E3 2014?

A recent entry on the Ubiblog from communications manager Gary Steinman tells us just that, giving us a “sneak peak” at Ubisoft’s E3 2014 lineup.

We’re a little sad that Rainbow 6 is missing from the list, but we’re sure Ubisoft has some surprises in store that aren’t listed below. While we wait to find out, here’s what’s confirmed to be on display at E3 2014:

Assassin’s Creed Unity

“A new Assassin, a new era. Assassin’s Creed Unity has been built from the ground up as a next-gen game, offering a new way to experience the venerated franchise. Set during the French Revolution, Assassin’s Creed Unity unfolds during a time of unimaginable terror and unprecedented turbulence – the perfect backdrop for the ongoing battle between the Assassins and the Templars.”

Click here for more on Assassin’s Creed Unity

Far Cry 4

“Far Cry 3 was the top-rated shooter of 2012. How do you possibly top that? By going even bigger. Far Cry 4 is set in an entirely new area – a massive open-world in a Himalayan region known as Kyrat. With a new weapons, vehicles, wildlife and more, Far Cry 4 will be the most immersive and expansive game in the series ever.”

Click here for more on Far Cry 4

The Division

“New York is in the middle of a devastating crisis. Thrown into chaos by a bio-terror attack and now in full lockdown, the city has only hope: a group of sleeper agents who must now spring into action. This open-world action-RPG combines the authenticity of a Tom Clancy game with fast action, strategic teamwork and intense exploration.”

Click here for more on The Division

The Crew

“Get behind the wheel of this revolutionary action-driving game. The Crew delivers a massive open-world United States, full of highways, alleyways, dirt roads and more. Join up with others to take on challenges, or go solo and explore the countryside in a game populated by other real players.”

Click here for more on The Crew

And More…

“Valiant Hearts: The Great War will be at the show, along with other Ubisoft titles. We’ll also have special guests at the Ubisoft booth throughout the show.”

Hosted once again by actress and comedian Aisha Tyler, Ubisoft will hold its media briefing at the Orpheum Theater in downtown Los Angeles at 3:00pm PDT on June 9. It will be broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so you can watch it from the comfort of your own home.

What upcoming Ubisoft title are you most looking forward to?

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Latest Evolve Gameplay Shows Off New Hunters in Action

Earlier this morning, 2K Games and Turtle Rock Studios introduced Evolve fans to four new Hunters.

Hyde the Assault, Bucket the Support, Lazarus the Medic, and Maggie the Trapper are all fresh faces to the more familiar set up of four classes, but each bring with them new weapons and abilities to the table, changing up the gameplay considerably.

Lucky for us, Eurogamer has posted a preview of the game showing off each of the new Hunters in action, so we get to see some of their skills put to the test. You can even compare to some of the gameplay we saw last month, demonstrating a full match of Evolve from start to finish.

Evolve drops on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4 on October 21.

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Watch These Guys Drive Through Watch Dogs’ Chicago Map From End to End [And 25 Minutes of Multiplayer Gameplay]

As a next-gen open-world title, Ubisoft’s Watch Dogs reimagines the entirety of Chicago in digitalized form, providing a massive playground for hackers, heroes, and troublemakers to do their thing, solo or with friends.

It’s a fairly gigantic play space, though it isn’t exactly clear yet how it might compare to Grand They Auto V’s Los Santos. Luckily, Nath and Dave from PlayStation Access hop in a shiny red sports car and take a ride from one end of the map to the other, giving you clearer picture of what Watch Dogs’ Chicago is really like. You can catch the video above.

We recently learned that the entirety of Watch Dogs’ Chicago map will also be accessible to you and any of your online buddies as you explore every nook and cranny through the game’s 8-player free-roam mode.

What sort of shenanigans are you and your friends going to get up to when Watch Dogs launches on May 27?

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Here’s almost half an hour of Watch Dogs multiplayer gameplay, courtesy of YouTuber Jack Frags.

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Learn All About Driveclub in This 20-Minute Q&A Video

PlayStation access drills Evolution Studio community manager Jamie Brayshaw with 20 minutes of hand-selected questions from Driveclub fans wanting to learn more about the upcoming PlayStation 4-exclusive racer.

The session covers basically all avenues of the game, so if you want to learn everything there is to know about Driveclub, definitely give the video above a viewing.

Driveclub hits PS4 on October 7. Gamers can pick up the standard Blu-ray disc edition, or opt for the completely free PlayStation Plus Edition that comes with one location, 11 tracks, 10 cars, and access to all game modes.

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First PvZ: Garden Warfare PC In-Game Footage Showcases Dynamic Control Scheme

Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare is coming to Origin on June 24 and PopCap HD has finally revealed the first glimpse of their quirky shooter running on the PC

In the short Instagram teaser below, you’ll see the studio showcasing a pretty neat feature: Garden Warfare’s dynamic control scheme. It recognizes when a user picks up a controller and changes the user interface to accommodate the new control scheme automatically.

Check out the video below:

Additionally, the video reconfirms that the PC version of Garden Warfare will launch with all the previously released DLC for Xbox One and Xbox 360 versions, as the map featured in the short video is none other than Cactus Canyon from the Zomboss Down add-on.

Would you make use of the new feature?

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Watch Dogs Gets a Cool Launch Trailer With Lots of Action

After a notable delay, Watch Dogs is finally coming to next-gen consoles, previous-gen consoles, and PC on May 27, just a few short days away.

Having recently gone gold with Watch Dogs, developer Ubisoft will likely enjoy the sigh of relief that comes with getting their open-world action-espionage title out the door and into the hand of gamers next week. But their work isn’t quite done yet. You still need to watch the launch trailer, which you can check out below. It’s legit. It even has a “cool-guy-calmly-walking-away-from-an-explosion” scene.


We’re pretty excited for Watch Dogs’ unique online experience, which you can watch over nine minutes of right here. On what platform are you getting Watch Dogs this Tuesday?

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Diablo 3 – Temporary Legendary Drop Rate Increase Is Here to Stay, Says Blizzard

Great news for those now accustomed to Diablo 3’s recent anniversary buffs.

If you haven’t heard, in celebration Diablo 3’s two years on the market after its release on the PC and Mac back in 2012, last week, Blizzard “buffed” both Rift Fragments and the chances of finding Legendary items, providing players with an awesome time in general.

The temporary alterations were originally scheduled to end today, but it appears that good guys and gals Blizzard have decided to extend the fun until, well, forever. According to a recent post from Diablo 3’s game designer, Travis Day, the Anniversary Buff is now here to stay:

“I come bearing exciting news. Due to the overwhelming popularity of our Anniversary buff we have decided to keep the increased Legendary drop rate once the Anniversary celebration ends. Once the buff is disabled tomorrow morning, you will find that the new base line drop rates for Legendary items will be the same as those you have all enjoyed for the last week.”

Sadly, the doubled Rift Fragment rewards won’t be included in the perma-buff, as Diablo 3 community Manager Lylirra stated that it has ended earlier today, though it is possible to bring it back in the future.

It was recently announced that the Diablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition will be heading to the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One platforms this August 19.

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Upgrade Your Minecraft World to Next-Gen, Coming to Xbox One August

Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition is finally getting its much-needed next-gen upgrade this Summer, says creator Mojang.

Minecraft: Xbox One Edition is coming this August to the Xbox Live Marketplace and will only cost owners of the Xbox 360 Edition (disc or digital) a cool $4.99 to upgrade. The standalone version will cost $19.99. Note that the $4.99 upgrade price will only apply for the first year after its release, so you’ll have until about August, 2015 to take advantage of the deal.

As previously mentioned, Xbox 360 users will be able to import their saved game data and move their entire Minecraft world over to the Xbox One. According to the recent Xbox Wire post, most, but not all, of your downloaded skins and texture packs will also make the jump.

Excited to move on up to next-gen and re-explore your creations in higher definition?

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Crytek Announces Arena of Fate Multiplayer Online Battle Arena Game

Arena of Fate is a 5 vs. 5 multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game that features legendary characters of fiction like Frankenstein, Jack the Ripper, Baron Münchhausen, Joan of Arc, Robin Hood, Little Red Riding Hood, and more.

Powered by Crytek’s CryEngine, it was announced today by developer Crytek Sofia who plans to launch the title on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. It will be playable at this year’s E3, where we hope to find out more.

Catch the debut trailer blow:

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Call of Duty: Ghosts – Snoop Dogg, R. Lee Ermey, Soap, and More Personalization Packs Roll Up to PS4, PS3, and PC

A gangsta new batch of personalization items are rolling up to Call of Duty: Ghosts on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PC today, including multiplayer voice overs by legendary rapper Snoop Dogg and actor R. Lee Ermey.

Gamers will also get to dress up as some of Modern Warfare’s most iconic characters; John “Soap” MacTavish and Simon “Ghosts” Riley. On top of that, there is a selection of brand new weapon camo, player card, reticle, and background customization items to choose from.

Catch the details below and the trailer above.

Personalization Pack – 1987

Retrograde your customization options with the 1987 Personalization Pack. This radical makeover includes a righteous themed camo, reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Personalization Pack – Blunt Force

Deliver chronic lethality when you customize with the new Blunt Force Personalization Pack, complete with all-new themed camo, reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Personalization Pack – Eyeballs

Your enemies will stare into the eyes of destruction with the Eyeballs Personalization Pack, containing an unblinking camo, reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Personalization Pack – Heartlands

Protect your team with the help of the Heartlands Personalization Pack, providing customization in the form of a patterned camo, reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Personalization Pack – Hex

Bring an authentic and high tech look to your customization options with the Hex Personalization Pack. Get a camo, as well as themed reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Personalization Pack – Molten

Turn up the heat in every battle with the Molten Personalization Pack, containing a lava-hot camo and themed reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $1.99

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Legend Pack – Soap

Play as the iconic field commander of Task Force 141, Captain John “Soap” MacTavish. The Soap Legend Pack contains a Soap Multiplayer Character and unique Personalization Pack featuring a themed weapon camo, reticle, patch, playercard, and background. Price: $3.99

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Squad Pack – Extinction

Create your own alien-smashing soldiers in Multiplayer with the Extinction Squad Pack. The three interchangeable heads and four uniforms will have you looking ready to take down any Cryptid hive or Multiplayer opponent. Price: $2.99

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Voice Pack – Snoop Dog

Jump into Multiplayer with none other than Snoop Dogg himself. The iconic rapper narrates every firefight in Multiplayer, alerting you of killstreaks, enemy activity, and generally giving your combat style some street cred. Ya dig? Price: $2.99

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Voice Pack – Drill Instructor

Multiplayer returns to boot camp with the all-new Drill Instructor Voice Pack voiced by the one and only R. Lee Ermey, aka The Gunny. Swap out your in-game alerts with ones that will get you back into top combat shape. Now, drop down and give me twenty! Price: $2.99

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Classic Ghost Pack

Don the deadly mask that began it all. Armed with the Classic Ghost Pack, you’ll enter every battle wearing the iconic mask and Task Force 141 patch, also getting a matching background, and playercard. Price: $1.99

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Titanfall Game Update 2 Now on Xbox 360, Patch Notes

Xbox 360 users can now update their copy of Respawn Entertainment and Bluepoint Games’ shooter, Titanfall, to the latest version with Game Update 2.

It’s been a while coming, as both the Xbox One and PC versions are already on Game Update 3. No news yet when it might be rolling out for Xbox 360 users, but we do know that Titanfall on Xbox 360 will follow behind updates on other platforms by a few weeks, according to the studio.

Meanwhile, here are the official notes for Game Update 2.

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Localization Issues

Fixed several localization issues reported on the forums. For example the challenges Commuter Flight and Cowboy Up had the wrong plural tenses.

Max XP

If a player reached the max XP level their XP would be reset. Most player saw this when reaching Gen 10 and their XP would be reset to 0. Other players reported that they would be disconnected from the server when this occurred. The XP is now properly clamped to avoid these issues.

Satchel Server Disconnect

During the evacuation sequence if players attach satchel charges to the dropship and detonate them after the dropship has warped out, the server would crash causing all players to be disconnected. The crash issue has been fixed.

Private Matches

Reduced the required number of players from 6 to 2 for private matches.

Party Colors

Your party members and their titans now show up on the mini-map with green colors, instead of the normal blue colors that other friendlies use. Their names are also drawn in green on your HUD, the obituary text, and in the pregame lobby. This helps you figure out where your friends are and what they’re up to, especially in the heat of combat.

Auto Titan Color in Obituary

Your auto Titan’s name now shows up in the obituary with the gold color that your own name does. Previously it had the same blue color as any other friendly. This makes it easier to keep tabs on how your titan is doing.

Menu Changes

“Play Multiplayer” is now the default (top) option on the private lobby menu, if you’ve completed both the IMC and Militia campaigns. It has also been renamed from “Play Classic”, since the term “classic”, which we used internally, proved to be confusing once the game was released.

Game Version on Main Menu

The main menu now displays the game’s version in the bottom left corner. Now you don’t have to wonder if you really do have the latest version of the game, and we can use that to double check things if we’re ever troubleshooting.

BUG FIXES

  • Fixed an issue where a Titan firing ordnance would not show on the mini-map correctly.
  • Fixed a rare bug with Pilot health pools that would make them virtually invincible.
  • Fixed a server crash that could occur at the end of a match.
  • Titan shields now protect friendly rodeo players from explosion damage (such as from an arc cannon).
  • Fix case where a pilot can embark a Titan through walls.
  • LMG and XO16 firing sounds will no longer sometimes cut off before the gun is finished firing.
  • ARCHER now locks onto the top of a heavy turret rather than the base.
  • ARCHER now homes in on the Titan correctly when targeting Titans that are kneeling.
  • Fixed shimmery shadows in a spot in Lagoon map.
  • Fix satchel charges and particle shields causing pilots to permanently rodeo other pilots.
  • Fix certain characters not rendering properly in French and other languages.
  • Fixed an issue where “Initializing…” would be displayed if a server wasn’t found.
  • Fixed being unable to scroll to the top of the datacenter list after scrolling down.
  • People who previously could not progress past the loading screen when connecting to servers should be able to play now.

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Evolve Launches This October, Pre-Order Items And More Hunters Announced

2K Games and Turtle Rock Studios announced today that their upcoming co-op based multiplayer shooter, Evolve, will launch this Fall on October 21st for the PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

For those who decide to pre-order Evolve on any platform of their choice, you’ll get a bonus called the Monster Expansion Pack, which includes the “Savage Goliath” skin and a new monster character that is yet to be revealed.

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In addition, 2K also announced four brand-new hunters. While they all sport the same class types as the original four, they will all play very different since they are equipped with vastly different weapons and abilities. You can view some screenshots below of the new hunters.

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Hyde (Assault):

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Bucket (Support):

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Lazarus (Medic):

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And lastly, Maggie the Trapper.

Yes, she does get her own pet that serves as an alley. 

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So what do you guys think of the new Hunters?

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Report – Console Release of Elder Scrolls Online May Miss Holiday 2014 Release

Initially slated for a June 2014 release, it appears now that The Elder Scrolls Online might not make its console debut until 2015.

Speaking with IGN, Creative Director Paul Sage reaffirmed the company’s goal of getting the game out on consoles this year, but was decidedly noncommittal about guaranteeing a 2014 release:

“I will tell you we are working round the clock to try and make that happen,” he said. “I can’t guarantee anything, that would be foolish to do, but we are certainly working with that goal in mind.”

Even if the console version doesn’t launch this year, players can still pick up the PC version of The Elder Scrolls Online available now.

Via VG247

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Titanfall Expedition DLC Gets a New TV Spot Showing Off Three New Maps

In case you haven’t heard, Titanfall has got a shiny batch of brand new maps on the Xbox One and PC.

Titanfall’s Expedition DLC introduces War Games, Swampland, and Runoff, each offering their own unique gameplay elements and visual flare. It’s all packed into a $9.99 download if you’re not a Season Pass holder, but so far, we’re really digging the new content. Check out the new TV spot above.

New game modes are in the works, according to studio Respawn Entertainment, all which will be free of charge whenever they launch.

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Sledgehammer Audio Director To Bring Advanced Warfare Weapon Sounds To The ‘Next Level,’ Compares to Battlefield

Responsible for the audio direction of this year’s Call of Duty title from Sledgehammer Games is Dead Space veteran Don Veca.

Having previously won numerous awards for his highly praised work on designing the horrific audio landscape of games like Dead Space, Veca is now bringing his talents to Advanced Warfare and plans to drastically shake things up with a new approach to sound design and effects in Call of Duty.

In his interview with Game Informer, Veca placed particular importance on the weapon sounds in Advanced Warfare.

“Another really important thing, obviously, for Call of Duty are the weapons,” he said. “Obviously, that’s the thing we have to bring to [the] next level. ‘We have three years, guys. We need to get it together.'”

Having a listen at around the 2:50 mark in Game Informer’s interview, you’ll hear some hear some beastly upgrades to weapons like the Spas-12 Shotgun and other automatic firing weapons. Plug in your ear phones and press play. We think any Call of Duty vet will be pleasantly surprised.

Later, Veca was asked about his take on the audio design of Call of Duty’s competition. Though it wasn’t mentioned specifically, the question eluded to the renown work of DICE’s audio team in games like Battlefield 4.

According to Veca, the studio is “always” listening to their competition.

“It’s absolutely always in the back of [our head]. Matter of fact, one of our biggest things we’ve done, we’ve studied the hell out of movies to understand how they’re really getting that focused mix. But our competition, and probably the one you’re talking about – we have competition in this industry, absolutely, and we’re constantly monitoring everything they do, playing their games, trying to figure out what they’re doing that sounds great, and also saying, ‘Okay, well, that’s not so great. Let’s – don’t do that, and let’s keep doing what we do really well.’ Let’s retain what’s useful, and then suck in as much as we can that’s really cool from not just one competitor, but multiple ones.”

By the sounds of it, our ears are in for a treat when Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare drops on November 4.

So far, what Call of Duty title has delivered the most impressive sound design to your years?

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GameStop Announces New Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Poster Pre-Order Bonus

A new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare pre-order bonus is soon up for grabs at video game retailer GameStop.

Starting this Saturday, May 24, anyone who pre-orders or has pre-ordered Sledgehammer Games’ upcoming Call of Duty title will get dibs on an Advanced Warfare poster, pictured below:

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This is, of course, in addition to the previously announced Advanced Warfare personalization pack for Call of Duty: Ghosts.

You can check out the game’s official page on GameStop right here.

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

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Early Unreal Tournament Development Focused on Deathmatch and Team Game Modes, Vehicles and eSports Support in Long Term

Epic Games is taking a drastically different approach to the development of their recently announced return to Unreal Tournament.

Steve Polge, senior programmer and project lead on the new Unreal Tournament, recently spoke to PC Gamer about how the studio intends to manage a completely community-driven development process where aspiring creators will have a direct impact on production of the completely free PC, Mac, and Linux arena shooter.

As for why Epic decided to go this route, “We wanted to bring back Unreal Tournament in collaboration with our passionate fans and mod community,” said Polge. “Community-created content and mods have always played a huge part in the appeal and success of the Unreal Tournament series. With Unreal Engine 4 now available to everyone, we see a unique opportunity to re-invent the competitive FPS.”

Polge went on to give some examples, detailing an open and transparent development process for Unreal Tournament.

“We will have a very open and inclusive process for establishing how the core of Unreal Tournament evolves,” he explained. “We’ll build consensus and make sure the community buys into the direction we establish together. Design questions will be discussed on the forum and in regular Twitch streams, and the decision process will be inclusive and transparent. Players will be able to make their voice heard, and participate meaningfully in setting the direction of development. We will release playable alpha versions and use those to get hands-on feedback from players as well. Epic realizes that we are ultimately responsible for making sure that the core game is awesome and we’ll get there with the contributions of our community.”

Polge then offered up a few more details about the game itself, mentioning that the studio’s initial focus will be on the arena Deathmatch and team game modes before talking about any vehicle-based combat.

“We are focusing first on implementing a polished and updated version of the arena Deathmatch and team game modes. After that, we’d love to work with our community to bring the vehicle-based combat of UT2004 and UT3 to the new Unreal Tournament,” he said.

There was also talk of eSports support, including “advanced match spectating, broadcasting and live streaming,” but nothing planned for the near future, says Polge.

“In the near term, aspiring to be a competitive FPS means making sure we have balanced gameplay mechanics that reward a variety of play styles so that success is primarily determined by skill,” he went on. “Longer term, we’d love to support UT as an eSport game, and we’ll need the community’s help in designing and implementing many of the features that implies, like advanced match spectating, broadcasting and livestreaming.”

Check out the full Unreal Tournament interview with Polge over on PC Gamer.

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Report – Watch Dogs Available For Pre-Download On PS4 In Europe, Will North America Skip Out Again?

Despite both Sony and Ubisoft stating that Watch Dogs would not be available for pre-download, it seems that with the game is indeed available for pre-download over in Europe.

Reports are coming in saying that those who pre-ordered in Europe are able to download the game now.

Reddit user ControllerMartin posted images and a video showing that the game is indeed available for pre-download.

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This comes as a surprise, as Sony stated that Destiny would be the first title to have pre-download, though this wouldn’t be the first time this has happened. Last year, when Grand Theft Auto 5 launched, the pre-download option was only available in Europe, leaving North American gamers to download the massive title on launch day.

UPDATE 1: It’s likely that the finding is simply a bug in the system, but interestingly, the fact that the game is now rated on this page indicates that users have already downloaded the game, as ratings can only be given after a title is downloaded.

Watch Dogs launches May 27.

UPDATE 2: A notice from PSN confirms that Watch Dogs will only be available for download after 12:01am EST on May 27.

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Steam Introduces In-Home Streaming, Play Steam Games on Any PC In Your Home

Today, Steam is introducing a new in-home streaming service that will allow gamers to play games from their Steam library on any PC in their home.

With Steam In-Home Streaming, you can log in to two different computers on the same network and remotely install, launch, and play games as if your were sitting at the remote PC. Video and audio are sent through your home network from your gaming PC to other connected devices in your home. From there, input from your keyboard, mouse, and controller is sent back to the remote computer.

“It all happens in milliseconds,” reads the official update on Steam’s page. “With good hardware and a fast home network, you’ll forget the game is running remotely.”

Here are the simple steps provided to start streaming. They’re really simple, if I didn’t mention it.

  1. Log into Steam in your Windows* PC
  2. Log into Steam on another computer on the same network
  3. Visit your Steam library to start streaming between them

*SteamOS, Linux, and Mac OS X stream hosting coming soon.

Here’s the full feature list:

  • Play your Windows games on devices running other operating systems – Currently Mac OS X, Linux, and SteamOS, with support for more systems coming soon
  • Play your demanding games on lower-end systems – System requirements dictate the rig you’ll need to run your game, but with In-Home Streaming they won’t limit where you can play.
  • Kick back with your laptop or home theater PC – Your Steam games are now available throughout your home when you stream them from your PC to your computer, netbook, laptop, or HTPC.
  • Seamlessly pick up where you left off – Looking for a change of scenery? Steam knows whether your game is already running. Move to another device and start streaming your game right as you left it on your PC.
  • Download once, play anywhere – No need to wait for your game to download again when it’s already installed on one of your home computers

You can get more details on Steam’s official support page.

Happy streaming!

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GameStop Outs $30 Far Cry 4 Season Pass, Contents Unknown

The recently announced Far Cry 4 from Ubisoft is likely getting some sort of season pass to launch along side its release, according to video game retailer GameStop.

The retailer’s website is now listing a Far Cry 4 Season Pass for $29.99, available for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. We couldn’t find one for the PC, but we suspect there will be one regardless. The website also says the Season Pass is available to download on November 18, 2014 at 9:00 am CST, though the date could simply be placeholder.

No additional details were provided, but the pass could contain anything from single player or co-op content to multiplayer maps. What do you hope for?

Far Cry 4 is headed to previous-gen consoles, next-gen consoles, and PC this Fall.

Thanks, VG247

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