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Borderlands 2 – Xbox 360 Compatibility Pack Fixed, Gearbox Extends Gear-Up Event Until Thursday

A recent Borderlands 2 bug with the “compatibility pack” that has affected all 360 players, which kept players from joining up with their fellow vault hunters online, has been resolved.

For those who have been enjoying Borderlands 2 and wanted to take part in the final day of the special Gear-Up event but couldn’t due to this bug, you will be happy to know that, as of few moments ago, the issue has been fixed and the compatibility packs are now working and ready for download.

The last day of the Gear-Up event consisted of an increased rate in which Vermivorous the Invincible appears, as long as their are two or more players present.  Luckily for those who missed out on the action, Gearbox has extended the increase chances for Vermivorous to spawn all the way until 11:55 AM EST Thursday, January 16th.

In addition to the increased spawn rate of Vermivorous, it seems that once it’s been defeated, you’ll have a very high chance to acquire the legendary Norfleet Rocket Launcher off  it’s dead body and add it to your collection of loot.

We also have good news for those of you have been wondering what the price is for the upcoming skins and heads that are set to drop January 22nd.

According to a recent post by Chris F, community manager over at Gearbox, has stated that fans of Borderlands 2 won’t need to drop an assumed $5 USD for the madness pack, as each of the new customization options can be purchased individually. More details coming as soon as next week.

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Gran Turismo 5 Gets Exclusive New Corvette Stingray DLC

Now available for free and exclusively the PlayStation 3 Racing Simulator, Gran Turismo 5, racing fanatics can get their hands on the sexy new 2014 Corvette Stingray.

To compliment the new vehicle, Sony has released a brand-new trailer showing off all its highlights.

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That’s not the only trailer to release for GT5. Check out the new ACURA NSX CONCEPT trailer as well.

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One thing to take note of is that this trailer features not only the new vehicle, but also many new locations from past Gran Turismo titles along with some new unknown locations. Whether we can expect these to appear as DLC is not known, but hopefully we will whenever Spec 3 is released.

Thanks, PGN, for the tip.

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Far Cry 3 PS3 Exclusive DLC “High-Tides Co-op” Now Available

Last month Ubisoft announced that the PlayStation 3 would be getting an exclusive co-op DLC titled “High-Tides.” As of right now, PS3 gamers who own Far Cry 3 can download it for free.

The co-op story is far from over. The High Tides DLC pack includes two new story chapters for Far Cry 3 co-op. Hoyt’s privateers have ambushed the four survivors and taken them hostage. It’s up to you and your friends to escape an underground prison and find a way off this island of insanity. Also includes four new character skins.

As described on the latest Playstation Store Blog post. High-Tides weighs in a total of 184.2 MB, which isn’t a whole lot. I know many of you wanted to get some single-player missions, so luckily for you, Ubisoft also released the Deluxe DLC Bundle, which packs in content related to single-player. This cost $9.99 and “includes six single-player missions, four rare animals to hunt, a bow and flare gun for multiplayer, and all other previously released retail bonuses in The Monkey Business Pack, The Lost Expeditions, The Warrior Pack, and The Predator Pack.”

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League of Legends – Riot Games Introduces New League System in Upcoming Update

League of Legend developers Riot Games will be introducing a new league system to ranked play in an upcoming update.

With it, their aim is to provide “more challenges for competitive players and a greater sense of progression for newcomers.”

Players will earn League Points by winning ranked games which will help you move up a list of rankings in your league. You’ll be able to fight your way into new divisions or even into an entirely new league during the next tier of competition and will earn rewards as you complete new challenges and defeat tougher opponents.

5v5 ranked teams who reach the Challenger tier will have the opportunity to go pro in Season 3, which you can read more about here.

To learn more about the new league system, check out the info graph below:

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Guild Wars 2 – Over Three Million Units Sold, ArenaNet Details Improvements for 2013

Guild Wars 2 developer Colin Johanson details what’s in store for the near future of this free-to-play MMORPG as ArenaNet celebrates crafting the most critically-acclaimed MMO of 2012, selling over three million units since last August.

Johanson writes, “our goals for the New Year are to build on the areas of the game that were successful in 2012, to learn and apply lessons from things that didn’t work as well, and to make sure that 2013 is a year none of us will ever forget.”

So, what does this mean, exactly? ArenaNet promises to focus on community and player relationships through community events, including world-versus-world and player-versus-player events. The reward system is also going to be beefed up significantly, urging players to visit and explore parts of the world that they may have neglected at first.

Other improvements include:

  • Leaderboards on our website where you can compare your abilities with other players to find out who is the best in the world.
  • Expanded and re-designed encounters for bosses in dungeons and the open world.
  • New types of achievements which tie into the new systems of achievement rewards.
  • Continuing to improve the security of the game fighting botters and hackers, as well as improving the games stability by addressing bugs as quickly as possible when they are reported.
  • Identifying existing parts of the game that can be improved and made more fun/exciting, and investing the time to ensure everything we’ve built really shines as we move forward.
  • Improving the new player experience to make it easier for new players to learn how to play GW2, enter the game world, and more quickly learn the game without being overwhelmed.
  • Improving the “looking for group” tool to make it easier to find other players to play with in the game.
  • The improvements and fixes to the Fractal dungeons, detailed in Isaiah Cartwright’s blog post here.

To read up on all the exciting things to come, check out Johanson’s blog post as well as his video preview below:

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Still playing Guild Wars 2? Are you pumped for some of the upcoming improvements?

If you’ve yet to try it out, make sure to check out our review!

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All Battlefield 3 DLC On Sale at Origin, Expansion Packs at $10 and Shortcut Packs at $2

Until January 22 at 10am PST, Electronic Arts and DICE are holding a massive sale on all Battlefield 3 downloadable content.

On Origin, you’ll be able to snag each Battlefield expansion pack – Back to Karkand all the way through to Aftermath – at only $10.00USD. Additionally, shortcut packs have been reduced in price so you can get caught up with all the gear and vehicles you need.

We’ve included all the pricing below, but to make your purchase, make sure to head on over to Origin.

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Battlefield 3: Aftermath

  • $14.99
  • $10.00

Battlefield 3: Armored Kill

  • $14.99
  • $10.00

Battlefield 3: Close Quarters

  • $14.99
  • $10.00

Battlefield 3: Back to Karkand

  • $14.99
  • $10.00

The Ultimate Shortcut Bundle

  • $39.99
  • $20.00

Kit Shortcut Bundle

  • $24.99
  • $12.50

Vehicle Shortcut Bundle

  • $17.99
  • $9.00

Ground Vehicle Shortcut

  • $9.99
  • $5.00

Air Vehicle Shortcut

  • $9.99
  • $5.00

Assault Kit Shortcut

  • $6.99
  • $2.00

Engineer Kit Shortcut

  • $6.99
  • $2.00

Support Kit Shortcut

  • $6.99
  • $2.00

Recon Kit Shortcut

  • $6.99
  • $2.00

Co-op Weapons Shortcut

  • $4.99
  • $2.00

If you are a Premium member, don’t forget to check out the latest Assignments and Weapon Skins that became available last week!

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Medal of Honor: Warfighter Multiplayer “Shortcut Packs” Now Available

Want to play with the big boys?

Electronic Arts and Danger Close are now offering Medal of Honor: Warfighter “Shortcut Packs” which will grant you access all 12 international Tier 1 units within your class of choice in Warfighter’s multiplayer. You can also go big and unlock all units for every class in one go with the Global Warfighter Shortcut Pack.

Shortcut Packs are available on Origin, the Xbox LIVE Marketplace, or the PlayStation Network Store. Individual class Shortcut Packs can be purchased for $4.99 (400 MS Points) or $19.99 (1,600 MS Points) for the Global Warfighter Shortcut Pack.

Don’t forget that Medal of Honor: Warfighter’s first DLC, the Zero Dark Thirty Map Pack, is also now available for all platforms and that EA will be donating $1 to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation from each map pack sold up through March 19 as part of Project HONOR.

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Arma 3 Developers Return Home After Being Freed On Bail From Greek Prison

Having family in the Czech Republic, this news – great news – hits close to home quite literally.

Bohemia Interactive developers Ivan Buchta and Martin Pezlar have, at last, returned home to the Czech Republic after being released on bail from a Greek prison where they were held accused of espionage.

Last year, both Buchta and Pezlar were arrested by Greek authorities for photographing military installations in preparation for Bohemia Interactive’s upcoming military sim-shooter, Arma 3 for the PC.

Having been imprisoned for four months, matters were eventually brought to the attention of Czech President, Václav Klaus, whose initial appeal for release proved unsuccessful. However, it has now been reported that an agreement has been met between himself and Greek President Karlos Papoulias, resulting in a €10,000 bail for both of the two, – €5,000 each.

DayZ creator and fellow Bohemia employee Dean “Rocket” Hall expressed his excitement and relief, sharing the news on Twitter: “Ivan and Martin have been bailed after 128 days! This is the greatest news I could ever receive! Can’t wait to see them.”

Thanks, VG247.

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Borderlands 2 – Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt Now Available, New Launch Trailer

Danger! Excitement! Mustaches! After patiently waiting a couple of weeks, you can now expect to download Borderlands 2’s latest DLC, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, on your choice of platform.

For those who have been out of the loop on what is included in this new DLC, we got you covered – everything ranging from achievements/trophies, heads and skins, weapons, and other details. In addition, to celebrate the newest release of the latest Borderlands 2 DLC, the folks over at Gearbox Software have unveiled a new launch trailer which you can view below:

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If you have purchased the Borderlands 2 Season Pass, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt will be ready to download as soon as you boot up your copy of Borderlands 2 at no extra charge. For those who haven’t, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt will set you back $9.99 USD or 800 Microsoft Points and will roughly take up about 1001 MB on your hard drive.

In addition, keep your eyes peeled  for our review of Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt soon.

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Aliens: Colonial Marines – New TV Spot, Story Trailer, and PC Specs

Can’t believe the wait is almost over. With just under a month away from release, Gearbox, the wonderful team behind the Borderlands series, is already prepping up their campaign for their newest release, Aliens: Colonial Marines.

First up is the TV spot that just started airing a while ago. This will give you a good look at what Aliens is all about, all while maintaining some mysteries.

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The story trailer released just last month, but better late than never.

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Why single player? We’ll, much like what Gearbox did with Borderlands, Aliens: Colonial will feature a dynamic drop-in/out campaign co-op. So, while the single player can be played alone, you’ll have the option to play with up to four other players online or 2-player local split-screen. Glad to see some Borderlands features make their way in.

Lastly, here are the official PC specs, thanks to Videogamer.

Minimum Specs

  • Operating System: Windows XP SP3
  • Processor: 2 GHz Intel Dual Core Processor
  • RAM: 2GB RAM (XP),2GB RAM (Vista)
  • HD: 20GB free hard disk space
  • Optical Drive: DVD
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Video Card:NVIDIA GeForce 8500/ATI Radeon HD 2600 (256 minimum)

Recommended Specs:

  • Operating System: Windows XP SP3/Vista/Windows 7
  • Processor: 2.3 GHz Intel Quad CoreProcessor
  • RAM: 2GB RAM. HD
  • 20GB free hard disk space
  • Optical Drive: DVD
  • Sound Card: DirectX 9.0c compatible
  • Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce GTX560/ATI Radeon HD 5850 (512 minimum)

Aliens: Colonial marines is set to release February 12 for Xbox 360, PS3, PC and Wii U.

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Borderlands 2 – All “Gardenia” DLC Heads And Skins Revealed

Earlier today, Gearbox announced the addition of even more heads and skins for your favorite vault hunters making their way to Borderlands 2 this January 22.

The pack has been code-named ‘Gardenia’ and will consist of a bunch of bad-ass customization options that you can view below.

Here are all of the heads and skins you can expect to receive on January 22nd on the Xbox 360, PS3 and PC:

Commando Heads and Skins

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Mecromancer Heads and Skins

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m1

m2

m3

m4

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Siren Heads and Skins

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s1

s2

s5

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Gunzerker Heads and Skins

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g5

g4

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Assassin Heads and Skins

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As a bonus, you can also check out some footage from the live stream mentioned in our earlier report:

As for additional Borderlands 2 news, for those who are experience issues trying to download the newest compatibility pack for on the  Xbox 360, Gearbox has issued a statement saying that they are looking into the issue and will release a fix within a few hours.

With all of the upcoming heads outed for the Gardenia DLC, which one are you looking forward to the most? Let us know in the comment section below!

Thanks to Gearbox forum member, The SeaBigBear, for the images.

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Call of Duty Online Enters Open Beta, Big Changes For China’s PC Gaming Market Ahead

Last July, Activision and Chinese Developer Tencent announced an online-only, free-to-play iteration of the popular Call of Duty series aimed at the Chinese audience. According to the announcement trailer, which you can view right here, it would be based on the Modern Warfare setting and would include maps from the original Modern Warfare and Modern Warfare 2.

As of now, Call of Duty online is currently in its beta stages, open to the public.

According to NetEase gaming web editor Yin Jun’s chat with Kotaku, the arrival of Call of Duty Online marks a significant point in China’s internet gaming history. With consoles having been banned in the year 2000, gamers in China have had to settle on COD imitations and other PC-based, non-triple A, free-to-play titles in order to get their FPS fix.

“Tencent’s offering of COD:OL may cannibalize Tencent’s own lineup, as Tencent is the nation’s largest provider of first person shooters. In the long run COD:OL might affect how FPS games are made in China,” said Yin.

Though it may seem a bit late on the scene, considering the original Modern Warfare’s release date of 2007 and Modern Warfare 2’s of 2009, “these triple A titles have a sphere of influence and it doesn’t matter when they show up,” according to Yin. “Their popularity really only depends on what the games offer for Chinese players, if they are able to cater to Chinese players they will be popular.”

Another editor at NetEast who goes by the username Yang states that “players will undoubtedly benefit from the increase of international titles whether it be with better games or the promise of better games.”

Though no plans to bring such a title to the Western audience has been announced, Activision Chief Executive Officer of Publishing Unit Eric Hirshberg commented on the possibility earlier, stating, “I think we look at the Call of Duty Online game in China on its own merit as a great opportunity. That’s not to say that we won’t gain learnings about how it works in the micro-transaction-based format for the game. And there are a few other regions where that would be very relevant.”

Thanks, Polygon.

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Borderlands 2 – New Heads And Skins To Be Released On January 22nd, According To Gearbox

With Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt being released in less then 24 hours, the great folks over at Gearbox have just announced the next downloadable content Borderlands 2 fans can expect to get their hands on: New heads and skins for your favorite vault hunters.

What exactly can we expect to be added with this downloadable content, you say? Well, look no further. We have the first images of the first batch of heads and skins that is set to drop on January 22nd:

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But that’s not all. Gearbox also stated during a recent live stream of Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game hunt that we should be expecting a total of 15 new heads and skins for our favorite vault hunters to be added. In addition, these heads seem to be apart of the new update that we covered in one of our Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt articles, in which you can read more about here.

At the moment, there has been no official announcement if these new heads and skins will be be available free of charge.

Also, in preparation for tomorrow’s DLC, Gearbox has rolled out a new compatibility pack just now. Restart Steam or your copy of Borderlands 2 to receive it.

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Dust 514 Launches All-Out War Next Week With Open Beta Testing

After months of closed Beta testing, Dust 514, the Free-to-play FPS PlayStation 3 exclusive, and CCP have finally announced that starting next week, everyone will be able to download the Beta as it enters its open stage.

“The launch of the Dust 514 Open Beta is another step towards our long-term vision for CCP and Eve,” CEO of CCP, Hilmar Pétursson said in a recent press release. “But this is just the beginning. As we have done with Eve Online, in the coming weeks,and for years to come, we will continually improve upon and add to the Dust 514 experience, as well as add deeper integration between the two games and their communities.”

The Open Beta starts Tuesday, January 22nd and will be downloadable VIA the Playstation Network Store once the weekly Tuesday update goes live. No definite release date has been set for Dust 514, though we can expect the title to finally launch this year.

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Minecraft – In-game Central Lobby Can Connect “Any Number of Servers” and Players

Reddit users and Minecraft builders HighlifeTTU and lazertester have managed to create an in-game, central lobby that connects multiple Minecraft servers at once, opening the doors to a number of possibilities, including the opportunity for a Minecraft MMO.

Fully equipped with a lobby, a swimming lounge and even a dance floor, HighlifeTTU and lazertester have created an in-game space where Minecraft players can chill, hang out, and find games with others. This rather impressive lobby can, allegedly, connect to “any number of servers” and support “pretty much any number of players.” Players can choose amongst a number of portals that will move them to a server of their choosing. An in-game message board has even been built-in to display available servers and the number of players who’ve joined each. Right-clicking on these these messages, or signs, will also transport you to that server immediately. Players can easily return to this lobby while in a server as well.

A bunch of Minecraft players. Just hanging out.

This, obviously, provides a much more pleasing, fun, and social way to find Minecraft servers, rather than having to sort through numerous lists. The scale of connectivity these two have managed to create also allows for some pretty nifty MMO-like possibilities.

You can find out more about HighlifeTTU and lazertester’s creation right here, and also ask them your questions on this Reddit thread.

Via, PCGamesN.

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Far Cry 3 Patch 1.03 Hits The PlayStation 3, Soon on Xbox 360

Far Cry 3 console patch 1.03 has landed on the PlayStation 3 while the Xbox 360 version sits through verification, soon to be released.

Below are a list of fixes for both the multiplayer, map editor and single player that you’ll notice after downloading the update on either the PlayStation 3 or Xbox 360.

Multiplayer fixes for the patch

General

  • Fixed several crashes
  • Fixed bug where user was unable to jump on certain surfaces
  • Fixed bug where players could become invisible
  • Fixed bug with 3D weapon images in Decoding menu
  • Fixed bug where weapons could disappear after completing objectives in Co-op
  • Fixed bug where users could get stuck in Loadout screen in Co-op
  • Removed “Reloading” shout after user shoots the bow
  • Fixed issue with overlapping UI elements when playing split-screen
  • Fixed bug where split-screen users could get stuck in black screen after a cinematic
  • Parties will no longer be allowed to numerically unbalance games
  • Improved and fixed several issues with host migration
  • Connection degradation will now properly trigger a host migration
  • Fixed several bugs with Loadout menu
  • Fixed bug that could display a profile restriction message when trying to join a lobby
  • Fixed bug where users could get stuck in 3rd person in Custom games
  • Fixed bug with Flamethrower not doing any damage in certain circumstances
  • Fixed bug where “Player is on the way” tag could stick to downed players
  • Fixed bug where clients could remain on black screen if host left the game
  • Fixed bug where Fire Arrows did not do fire damage
  • Fixed bug where Long Distance Kill was not awarded
  • Fixed bug where Tag Assist was not awarded
  • Fixed bug where Killcam wasn’t shown in certain circumstances
  • Fixed bug where Survival Instinct was not cancelled properly
  • Fixed bug where Psych gas could get dropped in the wrong place
  • Fixed bug where Psych gas could affect players outside of the deployment area
  • Fixed bug where users could get stuck when killed by Poison gas
  • Fixed bug where other player’s footstep sounds sometimes did not play behind you
  • Fixed bug where sound could get muffled when being revived
  • Fixed bug where user could get de-synced if killed in mid-air

Map Editor

  • Added information for Player Map playlists
  • Improved available space for Player map names in lobby
  • Fixed bug where User made maps wasn’t downloaded properly in lobby
  • Fixed bug that made the user stuck when igniting Firestorm nodes on certain maps

Single Player fixes for the patch

  • Fixed issue with accessing the camera and the throwing rocks.
  • Fixed issue with accessing weapons. The user weapon inventory will be restored as soon by entering in a safehouse or by fast travelling.
  • Users that have miss the Relic located in Dr. Earnhardt cave will have the relic recover.
  • Fixed the bug with the weapon models staying on screen / stuck on the character arm.
  • The leaderboard is now updating correctly even after if the user is disconnecting/reconnecting the ethernet cable
  • The objective is now properly updated after Jason burns the weed fields.
  • New options the hide the HUD are now available in the option menu.
  • Add support for downloadable content.
  • Fixed the issue when the user was becoming invincible after failing mission ‘Black Gold’ several times.
  • The Phonecall from Hurk (ULC missions) is no longer overlapping the brief of the ‘Piece of the past’ mission.
  • Fixed the game crashes happening when the user reconnect to Ubisoft servers using an account that has unlocked any MP item.
  • Fixed the issue when Sam was no longer in the jeep’s turret after placing two bomb and being kill several time in ‘Black Gold’ mission.
  • Sam is no longer getting stuck when the user destroy an enemy car.
  • Fixed the buttons issue related to the Lefty Stick Controls scheme.

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Diablo III Patch 1.0.7 Preview – Blizzard Shines a Light on Dueling

Though initial plans to introduce player-versus-player (PvP) to the world of Diablo III in the form of a Team Deathmatch (TDM) mode were scrapped only a few weeks ago, Blizzard still has plenty of updates to share when it comes to the soon-to-arrive patch 1.0.7 for Mac and PC.

Luckily for those with a competitive edge, patch 1.0.7 is not entirely void of PvP elements. While TDM collects dust on a shelf, Blizzard would like to introduce you to the idea of dueling. In a recent blog update, Wyatt Chang of Blizzard describes exactly how dueling in Diablo III will work.

  • To duel another player, you’ll need to speak with Nek the Brawler at the inn in New Tristram
  • Speaking with Nek will take you and your party to the Scorched Chapel, a new zone designed specifically for player combat
  • This zone has custom geometry and features four different areas: the church, the graveyard, the river, and the lake
  • Dueling currently supports up to four players in a Free-For-All format, which means you can battle your friends either one-on-one, three-player FFA, or a full four-player FFA
  • If you die in the dueling world, you will be resurrected in the dueling zone
  • Death is not permanent in the dueling zone, even for Hardcore characters
  • You don’t take any durability damage while in the dueling zone
  • When you’re done dueling you can take a portal out or use your Town Portal to return to town.

Chang goes on to explain Blizzard’s philosophy behind dueling, revealing that the “intent is to provide players a safe, opt-in location where they can fight one another for bragging rights (or maybe science) without the potential for griefing as it existed in Diablo II.”

He adds, “the game doesn’t keep score and there are no objectives. We wanted dueling to be as simple and straightforward as possible, so we created a minimalist system — we know that even without rewards and objectives, some players just want to beat each other up. Some matchups may be one-sided, and we don’t expect that battles will be necessarily balanced. But that’s okay, because dueling in Diablo III is more about kicking ass and taking names in a no-holds-barred sort of way, and this design certainly allows you to accomplish that.”

In addition to dueling, patch 1.0.7 will be fixing and tweaking a number of elements, including classes like the Wizard and Monk, crafting, monsters, experience and much more. You can read up on the full list of changes here.

Are you excited to get your FFA on in Diablo III? We still have yet to learn the release date for patch 1.0.7, but we’ll be sure to keep you updated!

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Black Ops 2 – Zombies Invade Nuketown On The PS3 and PC January 17

The time has come for PlayStation 3 and PC owners to get their undead fix with Call of Duty: Black Ops 2’s zombified rendition of the classic Black Ops map, Nuketown.

Treyarch has announced that PlayStation 3 and PC users who own the Black Ops 2 season pass will be able to download Nuketown Zombies Thursday, January 17.

Black Ops 2 season pass holders on the Xbox 360 got their chance to download Nuketown Zombies last month, while those who purchased either the Limited or Care Package edition of Black Ops 2 on any platform received Nuketown Zombies within.

Not a season pass holder? You can get yours right here. Also included in the pass is an exclusive in-game calling card.

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League of Legends Creators Riot Games Go Big For eSports

With eSports becoming more and more popular each day, many gaming companies have taken and interest in helping its growth by creating events with big prize pools as well as content quality. Riot Games is one example of this, constantly supporting eSports and continuing to do so in Season 3 of their League of Legends Championship Series (LCS). The LCS will be divided in two regions, NA & EU, where teams from each region will compete against each other for glory.

Eight top tier teams will compete in the series (each team playing a total of 28 matches during both halves of the season) for a chance to enter their respective playoffs where the teams will compete for a ticket to play at the Season 3 World Championship. Since every team at this point will be extremely competitive, there are no favorites. The games are also planned to be streamed and casted with free HD quality, with NA matches being Thursday-Friday and EU matches being Saturday-Sunday.

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Taking the game to a next level is not an easy task.

A mid season All-Star tournament is planned, where players will be able to represent their respective regions to show which one is the best. Besides the All-Star tournament, there’s a mid-season promotion tournament, where the four teams with the lowest rating will fight against the rising top amateur teams for the chance to continue participating in the LCS tournament, or leave their spot to one of the rising amateur teams. This is the “go big or go home” time, where players will have to show why they deserve to be called one of the eight best teams in the region.

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Casters are already doing their homework.

Offline Qualifier Teams: However, at the moment, both regions have only three spots occupied (Team SoloMid, Counter Logic Gaming and Team Dignitas for NA, ex-Moscow 5, ex-CLG.EU and SK Gaming for EU), and the other 5 spots will be determined by the Season 3 Qualifiers. NA Qualifiers will take place in Los Angeles, starting today, January 11, and ending on the 13. EU Qualifiers will be held January 25-27 in Warsaw, Poland. The League of Legends Championship Series is planned to start February 7 through April 20, while the second half follows from June 1 through August 30.

North America

  • Curse Gaming
  • Team FeaR
  • Meat Playground
  • Dirt Nap Gaming
  • Good Game University (Formerly “Team Dynamic”)
  • 1 Trick Ponies
  • compLexity Academy
  • Epik Gamer
  • Falafel Gaming
  • Team MRN
  • Pulse ESports
  • The Salad Bar
  • Team Towerdive TV
  • Azure Gaming
  • Cloud 9 (Formerly “Team NomNom” & “Quantic Gaming”)
  • The Brunch Club (Formerly “She Said She Was Level 18”)

Europe

  • Curse Gaming EU
  • Fnatic RC
  • Copenhagen Wolves
  • GIANTS! Gaming
  • Team Acer
  • The Mighty Midgets
  • Mysie Pysie
  • Team ALTERNATE
  • mousesports
  • DragonBorns
  • Anexis eSports
  • Against All Authority
  • Millenium
  • Heyijustmetyouuu
  • Team Solo Mebdi
  • MeetYourMakers

Which team will you be rooting in these qualifiers, as well as in general for the Season 3 LCS? Post your comments below!

MP1st Staff

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[Updated] Gearbox Preps Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt DLC With In-game Event This Weekend

According to the latest Gearbox blog post, the team is preparing for the arrival of Borderlands 2’s third add-on DLC, ‘Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt,’ by kicking things off with a special in-game event.

What exactly is this special in-game event, you say? Simply put, starting today, expect to see powerful shotguns dropped more frequently and with other weapons featured within the following days. Unfortunately, don’t expect the supply for these powerful shotguns to last long, as Gearbox has mentioned that the supply of these powerful shotguns are expected to last until 5:55 PM EST Saturday, January 12th.

If you’re wondering how you can get your hands on these shotguns, Gearbox has hinted that certain areas, some more than others, will see an influx of rare shotguns.

That’s all for now, but don’t forget to check back with us tomorrow and the following day to find out which weapon Gearbox has increased the drop rates of!

Update 1

The second day of Borderlands 2’s ‘Gear-Up’ weekend has begun. Keep an eye out for powerful grenade mods — we hear they’re rather abundant in Borderlands 2 today.

Update 2

For info on additional days of Borderland 2’s ‘Gear-Up’ event, make sure to head on over to our forums.

Joel Santana

Gamer for the past 20 years who loves anything ranging from RPGs, Fighters and of course FPS games. Author

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