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E3 2013 – Killzone: Mercenary Beta Begins August 21

by James Lara

June 11, 2013 1:52 pm in Videos

We got some great news for all you PS Vita owners out there who are awaiting for the closed multiplayer beta for Killzone: Mercanary.

While, yes, it is a few months away, a solid release date has been provided via PS Home as to when the closed Beta will be starting.

Upon completing the Killzone: Mercenary Quest in PS Home E3 lounge, you’ll be granted with a voucher code (if it ever downloads) along with a confirmation date of when the beta will be available.

Make sure to watch the recent trailer from this year’s E3.

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Are you guys excited to be playing Killzone on a handheld?

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

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E3 2013 – PlayStation 4 Official Specs Revealed, Games Will Be Region Free

by Joel Santana

10:53 am in News

During a Sony press release after their 2013 E3 conference, the company has officially revealed the specs to their upcoming PlayStation 4 console, which will be priced at $399 USD and will release this holiday season.

Official Playstation 4 Specs

Product code CUH-1000A series
Recommended retail price $399/€ 399/£349

Main processor:

Single-chip custom processor
CPU : x86-64 AMD “Jaguar”, eight cores
GPU : 1.84 TFLOPS, AMD next-generation Radeon based graphics engine

Memory GDDR5 8GB
Storage size 500GB Hard disk drive
External dimensions Approx. 275×53×305 mm (width × height × length)
Mass Approx. 2.8 kg
BD/ DVD drive (read only): BD × 6 CAV, DVD × 8 CAV

Input/ Output:

Super-Speed USBx (USB 3.0) port × 2
AUX port × 1

Networking:

Ethernet (10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX, 1000BASE-T) ×1
IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth® 2.1 (EDR)

AV output:

HDMI out port
DIGITAL OUT (OPTICAL) port

Included:

PlayStation 4 system × 1
Wireless Controller (DUALSHOCK 4) × 1
Mono headset × 1
AC power cord × 1

In addition, the president of Sony worldwide Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed over twitter that Playstation 4 owners will be able to swap out their HDD and upgrade it. Much like the PlayStation 3. Also, Yoshida has also confirmed via twitter, that PlayStation 4 games will be region free.

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PlayStation or Xbox One: Which Console to Buy?

by BOSS JEDIZOHAN

10:46 am in Features

There can be no doubt at this point that Sony is coming off as the good guy of E3. Despite announcing that a paid PSN subscription will be required for online play/features, the PlayStation 4 is shaping up to be a great device if you’re a console gamer. Given my discontent with the Xbox One, I think a lot of people will be expecting me to endorse the PS4 as the console you should be buying this holiday season. Well, no duh.

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The fact that you won’t be able to just hand your friend a copy of the next Call of Duty when you get bored of it so they can play it on their Xbox One is so counter to the idea of buying physical games that it’s shocking Microsoft would even consider it. Add to that single players games having a reliance on an online server system that is eventually going to go offline when it stops being profitable, and you’ve got easily the least free and future proof console ever released. Yes, chances are it’s going to be standard practice for the next generation of consoles, if there even is one. But that next generation probably will be 100% digital with no physical content. To clarify why this is a big deal, see my previous article.

The bottom line is Sony saw what Microsoft got right with the Xbox 360 and wrong with the Xbox One , then copied all the good with none of the bad and built the PS4. While I’ll admit that the Xbox One’s potential non-gaming media integration is landmark and frankly brilliant, it’s nothing I’m interested in, especially considering I don’t even watch TV. So unless you’re just buying out of brand loyalty, there’s no reason to NOT buy a PS4 over the Xbox One.

Of course, time will tell if games exclusivity makes either console more attractive, but for now, go PS4 or go PC.

For more information on both consoles, see these articles:

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E3 2013 – Command & Conquer Enters Beta Testing This Summer

by David Veselka

12:29 am in News

Victory games has announced that the free-to-play PC RTS Command & Conquer will be entering beta testing this summer.

You’ll be able to play as one of three global factions – Global Liberation Army, European Union and Asia Pacific Alliance – in game modes like like Multiplayer Deathmatch and Solo Skirmish. Check out the official site to learn more and sign up.

Check out the recently released trailer for C&C:

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Command & Conquer will be available as a free, live service for the PC later in 2013.

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E3 2013 – New Killzone Shadow Fall Gameplay Trailer

by David Veselka

12:20 am in News

Killzone: Shadow Fall, recently on display during Sony’s E3 2013 press conference, got some brand new gameplay footage, once showing off the power of the PlayStation 4.

The setting this time around differs drastically from the original debut trailer. You’ll also catch a few new gadgets like a deployable drone that can seek out enemies and even shield you from fire.

Check it out!

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Thanks, Pixel Enemy.

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E3 2013 – Destiny World Gameplay Premier

by David Veselka

June 10, 2013 8:57 pm in News

Destiny, a shared-world shooter in development at Bungie studios, has been the talk of the town for some time now. What is it? What does it look like? How does it play? Everyone want’s to know what Bungie has up its sleeve.

Debuting at Sony’s E3 2013 press conference, Bungie opened the doors to Destiny and gave gamers a first look at what it’s like to play with others in both small and large groups, against both nimble and towering enemies.

Check out some of the first gameplay below.

Trailer

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E3 2013 Demo

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What do you think of Destiny so far? Is it as you expected? Let us know in the comments!

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E3 2013 – Take A Look At The PlayStation 4 Console: Price Revealed, No Used Games Restrictions

by Joel Santana

8:19 pm in News

After months of speculating what Sony’s console would look like after it was first revealed back in February, the company has finally lifted the lid on the hardware during their 2013 E3 press conference.

Check out the video, and the PlayStation 4, below:

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Probably one of the biggest hot button issues that have recently arisen in the gaming world can finally be put to rest, as Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment of America, has announced the PlayStation 4 will not have a used game restriction policy.

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There will also be no need to check-in online periodically every 24 hours to pass a verification to get your games to work.

Finally, you can expect to get your hands on the PlayStation 4 this holiday season for $399 USD.

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What’s your verdict?

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E3 2013 – Diablo III on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 To Receive Exclusive Items

by Joel Santana

8:11 pm in News

Just off the presses from the 2013 E3 conference, those who are looking forward to purchasing Diablo III on either the PlayStation 3 or PlayStation 4 will be happy to know that Blizzard will have a few extra in-game surprises for you.

Diablo III on PS3 and PS4 will feature exclusive items in-game items from other exclusive Sony titles such like Uncharted, Journey, and many more.

Diablo III is set to release on the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 on September 3, with the PlayStation 4 version release date still under wraps.

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E3 2013 – New Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Trailer Shows Reversible Knife Takedowns, New Screens

by David Veselka

5:41 pm in News

DICE is going all out this fine E3 2013 on a Monday, June 10.

First, we caught a peak at some brand new single player DLC for Battlefield 4 called Second Strike, while we later witnessed some of the first multiplayer footage of the blockbuster shooter arriving on current and next-gen hardware, along with PC, this October 29.

To make your day even better, the DICE video team has thrown together this neat multiplayer trailer demonstrating “Levolution,” Commander, and, interestingly, reversible knife take downs.

Check it out!

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There are also 10 new screens from both the multiplayer and the recently revealed single player level, “Angry Sea,” for you to gawk over. (Thanks, BattleChatter!)

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E3 2013 – Check Out Ubisoft’s New Racer ‘The Crew’ With This Announcement Trailer, Releases Early 2014

by Joel Santana

5:20 pm in News

The Crew, an open-world racer from the folks over at Ubisoft Reflections and Ivory Tower was officially announced during the Ubisoft 2013 E3 conference.

It will feature an online persistent representation of the U.S., allowing players infiltrate criminal organizations in individual cities.

According to Ubisoft, the online persistent world blurs the lines between the game’s single-player, multiplayer, and co-op, as well as changes the status quo of driving games. To back up their words, Ubisoft showed off a demo that featured four players, burning rubber across four different United States cities.

Check out the trailer below:

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The Crew is expected to release sometime early 2014, for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles.

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E3 2013 – Tom Clancy’s The Division Announcement Trailer and First Gameplay

by David Veselka

4:53 pm in News

Ubisoft outlines a dark future in this first peak at a brand new game coming from the Tom Clancy series.

The Division is a co-op and competitive, third-person multiplayer shooter set in a post-traumatic environment, coming to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

The gameplay is reminiscent of the Ghost Recon series, but instead of a fully-equipped, top-tier soldier, you are a survivor in the ruined streets of America, looking to scavenge supplies and weapons. Not only can you play along side friends, but you can also run into enemy players at a moments notice in a seamless multiplayer experience.

Check out the impressive gameplay and announcement trailer below

Announcement Trailer

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Gameplay

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Battlefield 3 Double XP Incoming, Close Quarters DLC Free This Week

by Shawn Kegarise

3:47 pm in News

In light of all the exciting reveals DICE is doing for Battlefield 4 during this year’s E3 media briefings, even more information has been revealed.

Battlefield 3 users have collectively played a staggering 1 billion hours online in multiplayer. To celebrate this, DICE is rewarding players with a few days of double XP, alongside a free DLC expansion pack.

Close Quarters Free For All Players

Starting right now, visiting the in-game store on consoles, you will find Close Quarters for free. This promotion doesn’t last forever, as you can get your hands on this expansion until June 18th or 19th, depending on your region. PC users can load up the Origin client, enter the “Redeem Code” menu and input the following code: “BF3E3.”

Double XP Information

Haven’t reached Colonel 100 yet? No problem. DICE is throwing a Double XP party from 2 AM PDT on June 11th, running for a total of 144 hours. There is a snag though, you must play on ranked servers and you must be a Premium Member.

Start time: 2AM June 11 PDT
Running time total: 144 hours
Who: Premium members only
Game: Battlefield 3, any maps and expansion pack(s)
What: Double XP on any ranked servers

Tombstone Actual, Dogtag Acquired

DICE isn’t quite done giving out dogtags for Battlefield 3 users just yet. Unlocked now as you are reading this is a brand new dogtag inspired from the squad you will lead in Battlefield 4’s single player, Tombstone. This dogtag is for Premium users only.

Battlefield Premium On Sale, Again

Haven’t purchased a Premium membership yet? What are you waiting for?! To add to the already impressive number of Battlefield Premium users, EA has announced that Battlefield Premium will be 50% off during the week of E3. So if you haven’t already, now may be the time to snag this deal up.

I bet DICE is feeling a bit like Santa Clause right now – showing off Battlefield 4 gameplay and giving away free DLC, dogtags and double XP. It’s a good day to be a Battlefield gamer. If you haven’t already checked out the new Battlefield 4 multiplayer footage, you can do so here.

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E3 2013 – Titanfall Behind-The-Scenes Trailer

by Joel Santana

3:30 pm in Videos

Earlier today, during the Microsoft E3 conference, the very first footage of Respawn Entertainment’s Titanfall was revealed.

Now, during the EA E3 conference, Respawn Entertainment took the stage once more to give everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the game in production

Check out the video below:

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Titanfall is slated for a Spring 2014 release on the PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

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E3 2013 – Battlefield 4 Multiplayer World Premiere Gameplay

by James Lara

2:06 pm in Videos

The moment we’ve all been waiting for has finally arrived.

EA has kicked off their press conference with some exciting new announcements and trailers, but like most of you who visit our site on a daily basis, you’re all probably awaiting eagerly to see Battlefield 4’s multiplayer in action.

Well, without further ado, here’s the world premier of Battlefield 4’s impressive multiplayer, featuring “Levolution” and the return of commander mode.

Multiplayer Trailer

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64-Player Match

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Commander Mode

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Mind blowing, don’t you think?

By the way, ever want to know what Battlefield 4 64-player multiplayer looks like E3 2013-style? Check out these shots of DICE’s multiplayer presentation during the EA conference.

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E3 2013 – Star Wars: Battlefront Announced, Teaser Trailer Revealed

by James Lara

1:17 pm in News

After loads of rumors and speculation, EA today announced that DICE will be developing the brand-new Star Wars: Battlefront for next-gen consoles and PC.

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More details incoming as story develops.

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E3 2013 – Microsoft Says Farewell To MS Points, Xbox One Price And Launch Window Revealed, New Xbox 360

by Joel Santana

12:37 pm in News

The Microsoft E3 2013 conference has finally ended and, with it, an onslaught of new details concerning the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live service has been released.

In a move that comes to no surprise to many, Microsoft is finally saying goodbye to the slightly confusing Microsoft Point currency system, which is currently the economic system the Xbox 360 runs on. Microsoft’s own Marc Whitten announced during E3 that all Xbox One items will be priced in your local currency.

Marc has also reveled that the Xbox One will allow users to share Xbox Live gold features with multiple people among your household, something that previously required multiple Gold memberships. Along with this announcement, Microsoft also revealed that the Xbox One will be available in North America sometime this November for a somewhat steep price of $499 USD and €499 (no that’s not a mistake for you European readers).

If you reserve the console now you’ll be able to get a free upgrade to a limited edition commemorative bundle, which comes with a premium edition black box, controller, and a Day One Achievement. Another exciting announcement is that Twitch TV integration is coming to the Xbox One and will allow gamers to record and live broadcast their games directly to their Twitch TV channel.

In other news concerning the Xbox 360, while no price-cut was announced, Microsoft did reveal that they’ll be launching a brand-new redesigned model of the Xbox 360.

Besides the new look, nothing is different with the redesign. The pricing will remain unchanged from the current models that are on store shelves right now.

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E3 2013 – Battlefield 4 Second Assault Single Player DLC Available On Xbox One First, New Footage [Update]

by James Lara

11:51 am in News

Battlefield 4: Second Assault DLC was revealed today during Microsoft’s press conference and as a special gift for Xbox gamers, EA and DICE have announced that the DLC will be available first on the Xbox consoles.

While no multiplayer footage was revealed, DICE did premier some new footage of the DLC running on the Xbox One at 60FPS. The gameplay can be viewed below and takes place in a campaign mission called “Angry Sea.”

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It might seem like an odd move from DICE to release single player DLC for a game like Battlefield 4, but it looks pretty cool regardless.

Update

It looks like the Second Assault DLC is, indeed, yet another multiplayer DLC – NOT single player DLC. The footage above is of content already included in Battlefield 4’s campaign.

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E3 2013 – Titanfall Announcement Trailer And Gameplay Premiere

by Joel Santana

11:23 am in News

The Microsoft conference has finally ended, and to help close its curtains, Respawn Entertainment debuted their brand new first-person-shooter title, Titan Fall, which is set to release on the Xbox, Xbox One, and PC sometimes during spring 2014.

The game is entirely multiplayer, in a new experience that combines fast-paced multiplayer action with the heroic set piece moments traditionally found in campaign mode. Set in a distant frontier torn apart by war, players will have the freedom to switch between fighting as elite assault Pilots or agile, heavily armored, 24-foot tall Titans.

Check out the trailer and gameplay below:

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What are your first impressions of Titanfall?

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E3 2013 – Halo 5 Announcement Trailer, Coming In 2014 For The Xbox One

by James Lara

11:02 am in News

We knew Microsoft would be bringing some Halo love to E3 this year, and like the rumors and whispers on the show-floor had indicated, Microsoft and 343 Industries today confirmed that the next generation of Halo will be launching on the Xbox One, later, next year.

Check out the chilling teaser trailer. Who’s that in those dirty robes?

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343i also announced that the game will run at 60 frames per second along with full 1080P resolution. Be on the look out for more details as they come in.

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Xbox Live Gold Members To Receive Two Free Games Per Month, Starting July 1

by Joel Santana

10:41 am in News

During the Microsoft 2013 E3 panel, Senior Vice President Yusuf Mehdi took the stage to reveal that the Xbox Live Gold service would be receiving some monthly freebies, starting this July.

Millions of Gold subscribers will be able to download both Halo 3 and Assassin’s Creed 2 starting July 1st. From here, we can expect the freebies to continue each month after. No doubt that this is to counter Sony’s PS+ service, which offers free game titles each month.

What future titles would you love to see become available for free in the future? Let us know in the comment section below!

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