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Battlefield 4 Deluxe Edition Revealed, Includes SteelBook and Bonus In-Game Content

by Fahed Jaradat

May 24, 2013 7:52 am in News

UK retailer GAME has listed a special edition of Battlefield 4 called the ‘Deluxe Edition,’ which is exclusive to the retailer in the region.

The Deluxe Edition will set you back £64.99 for PS3 and Xbox 360, £54.99 for PC. Battlefield 4’s special edition costs £20 over the regular edition, and will net you the following:

Battlefield 4 Game
Battlefield 4 China Rising Expansion Pack
Bonus In-Game Content
Collectible SteelBook Cover

Battlefield 4 Deluxe Edition is only listed for PS3, Xbox 360, and PC at the time of writing. We will keep you posted if the special edition is confirmed for PS4 and Xbox One, and what other stores in the world will be carrying it.

Of course, the first print of Battlefield 4 will include the Expansion Pack, so the Deluxe Edition only adds a SteelBook cover and yet to be announced In-Game Content. It’s worth noting that, if you pre-order any edition through GAME, you will also receive a pair of real dog tags and bonus in-game content while supplies last.

Battlefield 4 multiplayer will be showcased June 10th. Also, be sure to check out the official FAQ about the Beta and its’ availability in your region.

Thanks, Video Gamer

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Rumor – Black Ops 2 Third and Fourth DLC Release Dates Spotted In Elite Website Coding

by David Veselka

12:06 am in News

Recent rumors suggest Call of Duty: Black Ops 2‘s third and fourth sets of downloadable content will release July 2 and August 27, respectively.

The dates were spotted by YouTuber @TWiinSANE in the coding of the Call of Duty Elite website. Both allegedly pertain to the Xbox 360 versions of the DLC, as additional content is historically released on Microsoft’s platform first – a month later on the PlayStation 3 and PC.

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Make what you will of his findings. As always, we’ll consider these the info as rumors until confirmed by developers Treyarch or publishers Activision.

Currently, Black Ops 2’s first DLC, Revolution, is available as a free trial this weekend, while the game’s second DLC, Uprising, is available for purchase on all platforms.

Via, GearNuke

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DICE Producer Offers Charity Stream DDOSers Tour of Haitian Orphanage In Response to Attacks

by David Veselka

May 23, 2013 11:41 pm in News

DICE Producer Daniel “zh1nt0” Matros is offering DDOSers of a charity stream meant to help raise money for orphaned children in Haiti a tour of the orphanage in response to their attacks.

Earlier today, members of teamavolition.com reportedly disrupted a live charity stream hosted by Matros through a distributed denial-of-service attack, leading Matros and those donating to the cause to fall short of their goal.

“Your decision to DDOS the stream tonight, not only hindered us in achieving our target but also took money away from the orphaned children we are supporting,” Matros writes in a recent Facebook update. “With the target we wanted to reach, we wanted to pay for these kids college fees, lunch money, school uniforms, books and whatever interest they want to pursue. We’re all entitled to hopes, dreams but also a safe and secure environment to grow up in.”

He wrote on Twitter earlier, “I hope you who ddosd charitystream watch the documentary a few times and realize that you just robbed 36 kids of a better future.”

Despite the attacks, Matros is “…not mad at all.” He says, “I know that we will reach the target and I have already set aside funds from my own salary at DICE to pay for any extra targets we don’t reach such as this one.”

In fact, he is even offering those involved a tour of the orphanage, in which the funds earned through the charity stream are going towards, saying, “I will personally drive you around and show you how these kids are living right now.”

He invites those involved “…to hop on the 6:30 American Airlines flight from Miami to Port au Prince on the 28th of June to come with us and see for yourself how we are helping these kids.”

You can catch the full documentary of Daniel Matros’ endeavours below.

Watch live video from zh1nt0 on TwitchTV

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Black Ops 2 Update Rebalances Pistols and Launchers, Fixes Multiplayer and Zombies Issues [Updated]

by David Veselka

10:59 pm in News

A brand new Black Ops 2 update deployed early this morning, addressing a few multiplayer issues, rebalancing some weapons, and fixing a number of Zombies bugs.

The update is currently live on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. The full list of patch notes can be found below.

Update

The update is now live on the PC as well with similar patch notes.

Remember, Black Ops 2 players can try out the Revolution DLC for free this weekend and can also vote for a number of new weapon camos, custom reticles, and personalized calling cards. More info here.

Feature Improvements

Added support for free-trial of Revolution DLC from 5/24-5/28. (Xbox 360)
Added support for Personalization Pack Community Voting. (Xbox 360)
Improved and expanded who can be the host of a game lobby.

Multiplayer Issues Addressed

Resolved an issue reported by the community where the reticle would sometimes disappear.
Addressed an issue reported by the community where the Peacekeeper would sometimes disappear after a host migration.
Addressed an issue reported by the community where the Scorestreak progress bar would not fill up.
Fixed an issue reported by the community where the ammo count for the Death Machine and War Machine would reset on round change.
Fixed the player’s character model shifting sideways slightly when the A10F Warthog makes a strafe run.
Addressed an issue with the Death Machine receiving the War Machine’s ammo.
C4 will no longer detonate when it touches the front of moving gondolas on Downhill.
Resolved a client freeze when the client continually scrolls Create-a-Class sets while the host of a party changes lobbies and brings the party with them.
Fixed an issue with sound and visual effects not working when a tactical insertion is destroyed by the sliding alien targets on Studio.
Addressed an issue with C4 not being destroyed by the sliding alien targets on Studio.
Resolved an issue with the player floating down slowly when re-spawning if their tactical insertion was placed on a ledge.
Fixed an issue with held Scorestreak weapons not reloading the current ammo upon death.

Game Balancing

Pistols

KAP-40: Damage reduced.
B23R: Damage reduced.
B23R Dual Wield: Damage reduced.
B23R Dual Wield: Hip fire accuracy reduced.

Launchers

FHJ-18: Movement speed increased.

Zombies Issues Addressed

Global

Resolved an issue with the Grief Leaderboards not updating properly on the first match completed.

Mob of the Dead

Addressed several Zombie pathing issues found by the community.
Addressed an issue that caused Zombies to pile up on the planted Zombie Shield.
Fixed an issue where players could get more Blundergats than intended.
Addressed an issue where you could fall out of the Gondola into unplayable areas.
Addressed an issue where players could mantle into unplayable areas in the Cell House.
Addressed an issue in Grief Mode where players could push each other onto the top of the map in the cell house.
Fixed an issue where players would not receive grenades after a round change.
Fixed an issue where afterlife doors would not show up if you hot joined a game.
Fixed several theater mode issues where the free roam camera could clip out of the world.
Fixed an issue where all players in a co-op game could hear the “click” of an empty Ray Gun.
Addressed an issue where players could revive themselves and fall under staircases.
Fixed an issue where the Hell’s Retriever effects would sometimes vanish.
Fixed an issue where Zombies would not attack players crouched in corners.
Fixed an issue where players could fall through the map after being revived in the Infirmary.
Fixed an issue where random Afterlife markers would show up for players after the first plane trip.

Die Rise

Fixed an issue with Zombies getting stuck in the starting room on Die Rise.

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Report – PlayStation 4 ‘Has 50 Per Cent More Raw Power Than The GPU In The Xbox One’

by David Veselka

4:14 pm in News

According to recent reports, Sony’s PlayStation 4 has 50% more graphical power than Microsoft’s Xbox One, based on current specs.

Comparisons made by Eurogamer reveal the differences between both company’s next-generation hardware.

“We know that both Xbox One and PlayStation 4 are based on Radeon GCN architecture and we also know that each compute unit is capable of 64 operations per clock,” writes the author.

“So, again through a process of extrapolation from the drip-feed of hard facts, the make-up of the One’s GPU is confirmed – 12 compute units each capable of 64 ops/clock gives us the 768 total revealed by Microsoft and thus, by extension, the 1.2 teraflop graphics core.

“So that’s another tick on the Durango leaked spec that has been transposed across to the final Xbox One architecture and the proof we need that PlayStation 4’s 18 CU graphics core has 50 per cent more raw power than the GPU in the new Microsoft console.”

The author also believes the PlayStation 4’s architecture to be more straight forward.

Just remember, you can watch TV on the Xbox One like nobody’s business.

Thanks, DigitalSpy

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Rainbow 6: Patriots – Where Did You Go?

by James Lara

12:50 pm in Features

What you are about to read are actual stories of the long-awaited Tom Clancy title, Rainbow 6: Patriots. While all the footage that has been given appears to be from an official source, none of what you are about the read and watch has been proven to be real or even, for that matter, indicates that this game still exists. Viewer discretion is advised.

Announced back in early November of 2011, Ubisoft Tom Clancy’s Rainbow 6: Patriots had fans roaring in applause as many were led to believe that the series would be returning back to its roots, giving players a deep story-line all while delivering superb gameplay. A title that did release this generation that many found favorable was Rainbow Six: Vegas. While the sequel was rather lack-luster, the title did offer one of the best competitive multiplayer experiences out there, one that many have foreseen in the concept gameplay for Patriots.

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Looks impressive doesn’t it? Another trailer released just a month after this one.

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Both videos tell us that the game will be taking place in New York, a highly requested location that was rumored to be the setting for the sequel to Vegas 1. Either way, these videos are just a little over two years old now with nothing new whatsoever from Ubisoft. So, what exactly happened with to R6: Patriots? Many suspect it’s absence from last year’s E3 and other gaming events such as GDC to be a sign of cancellation, seeing that the company has been focusing on other Tom Clancy titles like Ghost Recon Future Soldier and Splinter Cell Blacklist. However, given that Ubisoft did announce that the title would be available on current-gen system it’s very possible that the title has now been moved over to next-gen consoles.

The Next-Gen Leap

We reported last year that Ubisoft may have jumped console ships and moved the title over to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Given that none of these consoles, at the time, were revealed, we may indeed see this rumor become true by E3 2013. We also reported a few weeks ago that the team in Toronto had finished with the Multiplayer missions. So the title is definitely not dead.

Perhaps, it was just cancelled?

While Gamestop is no clear indication of cancellation, it was reported that they removed it from their database entirely as the company hasn’t received any word from Ubisoft about the release of it. Is it a bad thing to be excited for a game that will probably not live up to my expectations? Yeah. But, you know what? It’s been a while since we’ve gotten any exciting first person shooters from Ubisoft and Patriots looks to fill that void.

It’ll be interesting to see what Ubisoft brings to this year’s E3. With huge titles like Watch_Dogs and Assassin’s Creed 4 already announced, perhaps the re-announcing of Patriots would be in order.

What do you guys think?

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EA Announces Need for Speed Rivals, Hopes to ‘Eliminate The Line Between Single Player and Multiplayer’

by David Veselka

11:37 am in Videos

Today, EA announced the next generation of Need for Speed with Need for Speed Rivals, an action/racing game created by an inspired new development team, Ghost Games, in association with Criterion Games, and built on the powerful Frostbite 3 engine.

“Need for Speed Rivals captures the adrenaline and intensity of the street’s ultimate rivalry between cops and racers in a stunning open road environment,” reads the release. It will be available on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC by November 19, 2013, and will also be available on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.

Check out the first teaser:

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Players will be able to play as either cop or racer where each side will have their own set of high stakes challenges, rewards, and consequences. Your goal is to become infamous for taking risks and capturing your most intense escapes on video for everyone to see.

You’ll earn “Speed Points” by avoiding cops which can be spent towards unlocking new cars and items and will be able to build up infamy by becoming a more valuable target to the cops, but will risk losing it all if busted.

Working with others as a team of cops in pursuit of racers, you’ll be able to earn prominence and rise up in the ranks of the Police Force with every bust. A higher ranks means new police-only cars and more powerful pursuit tech.

Need for Speed Rivals also marks a first for the series: Ghost Games announced that the Ferarri will be making its long-awaited return for the first time in seven years. That includes the F12berlinetta.

A brand new online feature called AllDrive will allow gamers to seamlessly transition from playing alone to with friends. The team hopes to eliminate the line between single player and multiplayer with this tech, creating a world that friends can enter on the fly and where no two events will ever be the same.

Some of the game’s key features include:

Next-Gen Racing – Redview County is brought to life with stunning, next-generation detail and weather effects that force drivers to master the elements, as well as the competition.
Need for Speed Network Powered by Autolog – Gamers can compare stats and challenge their friends anytime, anywhere and then easily share their accomplishments with both friends and rivals.
Personalization – Drivers customize their ride with fresh paintjobs, custom license plates, liveries, decals, rims, and performance upgrades.
Pursuit and Evasion Tech – Street racing explodes with 11 upgradeable gadgets including turbo boosts, jammers and EMPs for racers, and shockwaves, roadblocks and helicopters for cops.

Gamers can pre-order Need for Speed Rivals now at participating retailers for the Need for Speed Rivals Ultimate Cop Pack at no additional cost. It offers “powerful collection of items including the Nissan GT-R Black Edition cop car, advanced pursuit technology, and a custom livery.”

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Xbox One and PS4 are “…a Generation Ahead of the Highest End PC on the Market,” says EA CTO

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11:01 am in News

While the dust is finally settling on the Xbox One reveal (and Call of Duty dog gaining plenty of steam), a lot has been made of the console’s raw specs not meeting or exceeding today’s high-end PC’s.

Although the Xbox One may not have the fastest processor clock speed or RAM, that didn’t stop EA’s Chief Technical Officer Rajat Taneja from heaping praise on the “raw horsepower” of the next-gen consoles.

According to Taneja, internal audio and video benchmarks of next-gen consoles revealed performance that is “…8-10 times superior to the current gen [consoles].” Furthermore, Taneja adds that the architecture of the SoC’s on the next-gen consoles “…are a generation ahead of the highest end PC on the market.”

If you’d like to see a closer examination of the spec sheets and what they mean for both the PS4 and Xbox One, AnandTech has a nice breakdown for you to view.

After seeing both the PS4 and Xbox One reveals, do you think the games appear to be a full generation ahead of high-end PC games?

Thanks, Polygon

Update: Article changed to show that the first comparison pertained to consoles with the second pertaining to PC.

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Grand Theft Auto V Special And Collector’s Edition Available for Pre-Order, First Multiplayer Details

by Joel Santana

10:54 am in News

After being tight-lipped for some time, aside from releasing handful of jaw-dropping GTAV screens a few weeks ago, Rockstar has recently revealed the special and collectors edition of their blockbuster sandbox game, Grand Theft Auto V, and has now put them up for pre-order.

What exactly will Rockstar will be including in these special editions you say? According to Rockstar, you can expect the following goodies to be included in your purchase of GTA V if you decide to drop the few extra bucks for it:

Special Edition Content And Bonuses

Full retail copy of Grand Theft Auto V
Collectible SteelBook with Exclusive Artwork
This special SteelBook features double-sided, never-before-seen artwork of Michael, Trevor and Franklin. Custom color and metallic treatments bring out the detail of the artwork created exclusively for this SteelBook.
Blueprint Map
This exclusive, additional 21.5” x 26.75” map displays a blueprint view of Los Santos and Blaine County. Cryptic markings indicate locations for fast cash and other points of interest for the up-and-coming entrepreneur.
Special Ability Boost
Michael, Franklin and Trevor each have a unique special ability. With this boost, the special ability bar will generate 25% faster.
Stunt Plane Trials
Single player Stunt Plane Trials let you take on additional aerial challenges spread throughout Los Santos and Blaine County.
Bonus Outfits, Tattoos and More
Michael, Franklin and Trevor get bonus outfits in their wardrobes, character specific tattoos at tattoo parlors, and special deals from shopkeepers across Los Santos and Blaine County.
Additional Weapons
When visiting Ammunation stores in single player, merchants will have special weapons in their inventory available for free: the Pistol .50, Bullpup Shotgun and melee Hammer.

Collectors Edition Content And Bonuses

Includes the special edition content and bonuses and …
Grand Theft Auto V Security Deposit Bag with Logo Key
Inspired by the heists in Grand Theft Auto V, this custom 10.75” x 8.5” money bag features a pop-up style lock and laser cut logo key to secure important items. The reverse side features a pressed Rockstar Games logo on the security mount with a framed ID window.
Grand Theft Auto V New Era 9FIFTY™ Snapback Cap
This exclusive New Era 9FIFTY™ cap features an embroidered Los Santos logo on the front, a stitched, black Rockstar Games logo on the wearer’s left side, a Grand Theft Auto ‘V’ logo applique on the opposite side, and snapback closure for an adjustable fit.
Custom Characters for Grand Theft Auto Online
Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.
Unique Vehicles and Garage Property
Players will instantly receive a garage to store custom vehicles. In single player, the garage will be stocked with the 1930’s style Hotknife hotrod and the CarbonRS sports bike. In Grand Theft Auto Online, players will get the high-end Khamelion electric car.

Interestingly, the Collectors Edition mentions “custom characters for GTA Online.” It looks like we’ve got our first set of details regarding the game’s multiplayer: “Get classic Grand Theft Auto characters to use within the Grand Theft Auto Online Character Creation System.”

If you’re not to keen about dropping some extra cash for bonus material without getting a glimpse of it first, Rockstar has released these images, detailing the extra content:

As an added bonus, Rockstar is also offering the ability to get access to fly the Atomic Blimp (pictured below) if you pre-order any edition of GTA V, Including the standard edition.

The special edition of GTA V will be priced at $79.99 USD while the collectors edition will be available for $149.99 USD at participating retailers and will be available for pickup when the game releases on September 17 for the Xbox 360 and PS3.

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Destiny – “The Law of The Jungle” Trailer, Gameplay Debut At Playstation E3 Conference

by James Lara

10:38 am in News

The world gameplay premier of Bungie’s upcoming shared-world shooter, Destiny, isn’t too far away.

Today, the studio confirmed via a new trailer that you’ll be able to catch the first gameplay debut on June 10th, during the Sony PlayStation E3 2013 conference.

For now, check out this live action/CG trailer called “The Law of the Jungle.”

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What do you guys think? Excited for some actual gameplay?

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Report – Slant Six Was Working On Medal of Honor For The PS Vita

by James Lara

May 22, 2013 10:04 pm in News

Remember those rumors that Medal of Honor: Warfighter was going to be released for the PlayStation Vita? While that didn’t quite end up working out, it seems that it was once on the table, according to some concept art that Slant Six did for for the franchise.

As seen on Alex Carigi’s work page (now removed).

The artist worked over at Slant Six from 2006 to 2009, so it’s unclear whether the game is still in development, though given Slant Six’s, past it may be a good thing.

While the Medal of Honor series is currently being put on hold by EA, they did mention it was still part of their key considerations for the future.

Thanks twitter user, Superannuattion.

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Vote for New Black Ops 2 Weapon Camos Tomorrow and Watch The Trailer

by David Veselka

8:28 pm in News

Tomorrow, Black Ops 2 players will be able to vote for the next set of downloadable weapon skins, including themes reticles and calling cards.

The announcement was made a few days ago via the in-game message board. Today, Treyarch has released a short trailer showing off some of the camos in action.

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The winners will be selected and available for download on May 29.

Thanks, CI

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Battlefield 4 Beta for PS3 Not Available in Japan and Rest of Asia, According to Official FAQ

by Fahed Jaradat

8:12 pm in News

The team behind the much anticipated Battlefield 4 notes that the Beta will not be available for PS3 users in Japan and the rest of Asia.

DICE and EA have published a FAQ page about the Battlefield 4 Beta with mainly the same information that we’ve reported on in recent months. The frequently asked questions list, attached below, serves as a good reminder of the official details revealed by DICE.

However, the FAQ does reveal that PS3 players in Japan and the rest of Asia will not get to participate in the Beta. “This exclusive Beta will be available world-wide on all platforms, with the exception of Japan and rest of Asia on PS3,” reads the statement.

You can go over the full list of questions below and will update the piece if EA clarifies the restriction for PSN users in Japan and Asia. Don’t forget to keep an eye on our dedicated Battlefield 4 page for the latest news.

Battlefield 4™ Exclusive Beta FAQ

Q: What is the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta?
A: This is an event where we invite specific players to take part in the Beta process for Battlefield 4™. This Beta will be focused on the technical aspects and online infrastructure of the online components of Battlefield 4™.

Q: What is the purpose of the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta?
A: The Beta gives us a chance to properly test our servers, the back end, and configure the multiplayer components of the game. By taking part, you will help us in ensuring a smooth launch for Battlefield 4™. You’ll also have the option to feedback directly to us with any gameplay ideas, bugs you find, and other thoughts on the Beta experience.

Q: Who can access the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta?
A: There are several ways to get into the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta: By pre-ordering the Battlefield 4™ Digital Deluxe Edition on Origin.com, by being a Battlefield 3: Premium member, and by being a registered owner of Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition or Digital Deluxe Edition.

Q: How long is the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta and when does it start?
A: We will have more details about the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta at a later date. Stay tuned to our official channels for updates.

Q: What will the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta contain?
A: We will have more details about the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta later. Stay tuned to our official channels for updates.

Q: I am a Battlefield 3™ Premium member. What platform will I be able to access the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta on?
A: You will get access on the same platform that your Battlefield 3 Premium membership is tied to (PC, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3.) This exclusive Beta will be available world-wide on all platforms, with the exception of Japan and rest of Asia on PS3.

Q: I have multiple potential entry points into the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta from different platforms — Can I choose which platform to access the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta on, or give one of my invitations to a friend?
A: In these cases you will be able to access the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta on several platforms. Access is tied to your Origin ID and is non-transferable.

Q: I am eligible to access the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta in multiple ways — Will I get several invites to access the exclusive Beta? If yes, can I share them?
A: If these entry points are all on the same platform (e.g. MOHW DD + BF4 DD), it would count as 1 invite. Access is tied to your Origin ID and is non-transferable.

Q: If I have an entry point on one platform, can I choose to play the beta on another platform (For example, Medal of Honor Warfighter Limited Edition PS3 player who wants to play the beta on PC?)
A: You will get access on the same platform that your entry point is tied to.

Q: Will there be an Open Beta for Battlefield 4™?
A: We have nothing to announce regarding, an Open Beta at this point in time.

Battlefield 4™ is a genre defining action blockbuster made from moments that blur the line between game and glory – moments found only in Battlefield. With dynamic destructible environments, epic vehicular combat, and the chaos of all-out war, Battlefield 4™ gives you the freedom to do more and be more for an unrivaled entertainment experience.

Pre-order Battlefield 4™ now to get a Premium expansion pack at no extra charge. Become a Battlefield 3™ Premium member to get access to the exclusive Battlefield 4™ Beta. This exclusive Beta will be available world-wide on all platforms, with the exception of Japan and rest of Asia on PS3.

Thanks Trevor for the tip!

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COD: Ghosts Multiplayer – Underwater Gameplay a Possibility, No 64-Player Battles, SmartGlass Integration?

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5:00 pm in News

Activision CEO wants Call of Duty: Ghosts‘ multiplayer to stick to a winning formula, but the team hasn’t completely left out ideas like being able to battle underwater or using peripheral devices to add functionality.

New gameplay mechanics like vaulting, sliding, and leaning are being introduced in Ghosts, but what is Infinity Ward doing to innovate the multiplayer even further? More dynamic battlefields and player customization are two improvements the studio has detailed so far.

Speaking to GI, Eric Hirshberg revealed that Ghosts’ single player campaign will feature a level that takes place entirely underwater. “If you look at the trailer, there’s an entire level that takes place underwater,” he said. “We’ve had underwater scenes before where you scuba dive from here to there, but this is a whole new thing with underwater physics and underwater gameplay and underwater weapons.”

When asked if the team would be bringing any underwater gameplay to the multiplayer, Hirshberg teased, “hmmmm… We’ll have to wait and see.”

He was also asked if the multiplayer player-count would increase to numbers like 64 or 100, what with the power of next-generation hardware at the studio’s fingertips. According to Hirshberg’s response, it looks like Infinity Ward won’t be straying too far from the winning Call of Duty multiplayer formula already put in place. “I think Call of Duty is the best multiplayer game in the world,” he said. “It’s hard to argue with the number of people that play it every day and every month. We have a winning formula. We always innovate within that. We always find new ways to keep it fresh and new.”

Recent Call of Duty titles have only featured 12-player to 18-player (Ground War) battles.

Peripherals like Xbox’s SmarGlass may also become and integral part of Ghosts’ multiplayer experience. Hirsberg said, “you’re going to see us take [the added functionality] to a whole new level. A seamless second screen experience will be integral to next gen.”

Call of Duty: Ghosts launches on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC on November 5. The game is also coming to the Xbox One and PlayStation 4.

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Call of Duty: Ghosts – Infinity Ward Confirms Raven Software and Neversoft’s Involvement

by David Veselka

1:00 pm in News

Infinity Ward has confirmed Raven Software and Neversoft’s involvement with the recently unveiled Call of Duty: Ghosts.

On Twitter, the studio wrote, “now that our reveal is live, we wanted to give a special thanks to @RavenSoftware & @Neversoft for their support in developing #CODGhosts”

Raven Software has acted as a support role during the last few entries in the Call of Duty series, mainly helping with downloadable content and user interfaces. We reported back in June 2012 that Neversoft was said to be working on an unannounced Call of Duty project. It seems that they may have been gearing up for Ghosts all along.

Meanwhile, Sledgehammer Games, who played a large role in Modern Warfare 3’s development back in 2011, is reportedly working on an entirely different Call of Duty project.

Make sure to catch Call of Duty: Ghosts’ first gameplay reveal, including behind the scenes footage and screens, right here!

Call of Duty: Ghosts hits the Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PC this November 5.

Thanks, OneOfSwords

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Xbox Live Gold Memberships Can Be Used For Xbox One and Xbox 360

by David Veselka

12:40 pm in News

In a string of unfavorable reports against Microsoft’s Xbox One post-reveal, a bit of good news comes from the company’s corporate vice president.

According to Phil Harrison, who recently spoke to Polygon, the Xbox Live Gold membership you carry today will apply to both the Xbox 360 and the Xbox One.

“If you have an Xbox Gold membership today for 360 and you buy an Xbox One, your membership applies to both systems,” Harrison said. “You don’t have to get another subscription.”

“Anybody who has usage privilege on that machine can use it,” meaning multiple members of a household will be able to share a single account.

Microsoft’s Ben Kilgore added that though memberships can be shared, individual users will have access to their own friends lists and other personalizations.

He said, “we want to make sure that you and your son both have your own account. We want you log in to get your stuff, and when he logs in to get his stuff. On that console, if you have Gold, he can use Gold as well.”

On the topic of friends, Kilgore mentioned that it is still “something that’s under development right now.” Latest rumors suggested that the Xbox One would adopt a one-way relationship system, à la Twitter or Google+, but Microsoft is still working to determine “who your true two-way relationship friends are.”

Make sure to catch some of the key takeaways from Microsoft’s big unveiling of the Xbox One right here. You can also vote to determine who had the better unveiling between Microsoft and Sony right here.

Thanks, Polygon.

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Battlefield 4 17-Minute Demo Was “Not The Final Game In Any Way”

by David Veselka

12:19 pm in News

According to Battlefield developers DICE, there’s much more to Battlefield 4 that what we’ve seen so far.

DICE announced the game back in March with a stunning 17-minute long single player demo called “Fishing in Baku.” It introduced the game’s characters, setting, a few new gameplay elements, and also showed off the beauty and power of the brand new Frostbite 3 engine.

Frankly, other than graphical and visual quality, the demo didn’t really show gamers exactly why Battlefield 4 is better than 2011’s Battlefield 3. While still impressive, many gamers criticized the demo for only really showing a “Battlefield 3.5,” rather than a Battlefield 4.

But, according to Battlefield Executive Producer Patrick Bach, you haven’t seen it all just yet. In fact, he claims the demo was “not the final game in any way.”

“Well, first of all, this 17 minutes, it’s not the final game in any way,” Bach recently told FTW. “There’s a lot of things that are not in, that we haven’t shown anyone. There will be a lot of added layers to the experience that you see in these 17 minutes, definitely.”

Pretty cool. Looks like we can expect a “lot of added layers” when we catch the game next time. Speaking of next time, DICE has confirmed that Battlefield 4 will be making its multiplayer debut on June 10 during EA’s E3 2013 press conference.

Also, feel free to re-watch the 17-minute Battlefield 4 demo, “Fishing in Baku,” below:

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Crytek’s CryEngine 3 “Already Primed For Xbox One”

by David Veselka

11:49 am in News

Crytek is ready to bring the power of the CryEngine 3 over to the recently unveiled Xbox One.

The studio recently announced that their technology is “already primed for Xbox One,” and that they are “equipped to start creating software for the system now.”

Recently, Crytek became an officially licensed middleware and tools provider for the Xbox One. They will be supporting the platform and equipping CryEngine 3 licensees with the “advanced toolset required to achieve their own games for the system.”

“We offered assurances over two years ago that CryEngine 3 was ready for the next generation of consoles, and time has revealed that promise to be true,” said Carl Jones. “As developers begin to create new games for Xbox One, our technology and unparalleled support will ensure CryEngine 3 users remain at the forefront of the industry now and well into the future.”

Crysis 3 launched last February on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC. We’ll most likely hear about upcoming projects from Crytek during this year’s E3.

Thanks, VG247

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Check Out The Battlefield 4 Xbox One and PlayStation 4 Box Art

by David Veselka

11:37 am in News

Yesterday, Battlefield developers DICE confirmed that Battlefield 4 would me making its way to next-gen – on the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 – and also giving the game an October 29 release date on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

Earlier today, over on their Facebook page, DICE posted a quick reminder of the very same news but included what looks like the box art for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Battlefield 4.

Check it out:

It looks fairly real, but we can’t be 100% sure just yet. What do you guys think?

Hey, while you’re here, check out these new and very pretty Battlefield 4 screens!

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New Battlefield 4 Screens Are Pretty

by David Veselka

1:39 am in News

Battlefield 4 sure is looking good.

While we wait for developers DICE to spill the beans when it comes to Battlefield 4’s multiplayer, a few screens posted on the studios Twitter or Facebook page every now and then will have to do, for the time being.

Today, we get three gorgeous new screens showing off a dark bunker of sorts, a fiery explosion, and a brightly lit forest. Check them out below.

If you missed it, DICE recently announced Battlefield 4 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4, gave it an October 29 release date on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC, and even unveiled the game’s first set of DLC, Battlefield 4: China Rising. You can learn all about it right here.

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