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Move-Dual Shock hybrid controller patented by Sony
0By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 |Uncategorized
The controller breaks apart to become two separate Move controllers but oddly seems to be designed with the PlayStation 3 not the PlayStation 4 in mind. The Research and Development team at Sony seem to be keeping themselves more than a little busy as they have patented a second controller concept in the space of a few months. The first concept that hit the patent boards was th...
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Rocketbirds: Hardboiled Chicken confirmed for PlayStation Vita
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 |Uncategorized
The PlayStation 3 downloadable title is set to make its way onto the portable platform with a host of improvements and new features. Before anyone begins wondering if the game is an expansion or spin off of the Angry Birds games by Rovio, it would be best to put those comparisons or conclusions to rest by pointing out that it is a completely different game, developed by a compl...
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Dead Island: Riptide showcases a number of improvements
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 |Uncategorized
Deep Silver seem to be focusing on polishing their upcoming follow up to Dead Island, while adding a few new features as well. The original Dead Island game raised expectations immensely with its controversial, yet profoundly impressive reveal trailer. The minute long CGI video began with a young girl running from a horde of zombies into her parents hotel room, only to turn int...
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New The Walking Dead video game stars Norman Reedus as Daryl
By: Moses Abaortae | December 3rd, 2012 |Uncategorized
The on-screen actor has provided the voice for the main protagonist of the upcoming first-person shooter game set in The Walking Dead universe by Terminal Reality. The Walking Dead may have started off a graphic novel but since then it has gone on to become a worldwide phenomenon with a hit television series by AMC and an interactive story-cum-game by Telltale, both receiving c...
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Nintendo boss confirms new 3D Zelda and Mario games for Wii U
By: Muhammad Qasim Hassan | December 3rd, 2012 |Uncategorized
Nintendo has revealed that new 3D Zelda and Mario games are in development for its first-ever HD console, Wii U. The two brands have traditionally served as the backbone for Nintendo consoles and remained one of the biggest attractions for the consumers. The Japan-based company, however, launched New Super Mario Bros. U along with the console, while deciding to leave Zelda i...
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Dota 2 Heroes – An Introduction to Naix the Lifestealer
By: Jason McCarthy | December 2nd, 2012 |Featured
A strength hero in nature, Naix the Lifestealer is someone who we can be classified as an anti-tank. Being able to rip through two heroes with large health pools is one of his many uses. His very presence on the battlefield is enough to strike fear in the hearts of enemies. His first ability Rage is essentially a Black King Bar (BKB) on steroids. When activated at its highest l...
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Dota 2 Heroes – Introduction to Tequoia the Nature’s Prophet
By: Jason McCarthy | December 1st, 2012 |Featured
Tequoia the Nature’s Prophet, more commonly known as Prophet or Furion, works in a way quite different from how other intelligence heroes in Defense of the Ancients (Dota) 2 work. Rather than relying on his mana-consuming abilities, he will focus instead on his physical attacks to make his presence really felt in battles. He is an extremely powerful and versatile intelligence...
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Dota 2 Heroes – An Introduction to Razzil Darkbrew the Alchemist
By: Jason McCarthy | December 1st, 2012 |Featured
Razzil Darkbrew the Alchemist is amongst the most beefy heroes in Defense of the Ancients (Dota) 2. His ability to farm is unmatched for his class as well, which makes it possible for him to increase his survivability even more. His first skill Acid Spray is an Area of Effect ability that covers 625 units of space for a 16-second period. It will do 32 damage per second and redu...
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Sony offering new PlayStation Vita bundle with PlayStation Plus subscription
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Patrick Chen, Associate Product Marketing Manager at Sony Computer Entertainment America, revealed the latest bundle on offer, which comes with the console, Unit 13, a memory stick and subscription to the PlayStation Plus. Sony seems to be really pushing their flailing PlayStation Vita console this holiday season...
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Metal Gear Solid series creator looks to life beyond the IP…again
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Hideo Kojima is one of the most respected personalities in the world of video games and is known for the Metal Gear series, which is something he wishes to build on and change. Over the years, the legendary developer has constantly announced that he is looking to bring new IPs to the world and work on something o...
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Kojima was and is still inspired by Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto series
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 |Uncategorized
The iconic Metal Gear creator explains one of the sources he drew inspiration from, which just happens to be another giant in the industry. Nearly everyone who is into video games has played a Metal Gear title and even more people will have played the Grand Theft Auto games. Both titles are poles apart in terms of design, genre, gameplay and pretty much every single aspect. One...
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Black Ops 2 beats out Halo 4 as Xbox LIVE’s most played game
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Microsoft has released the LIVE Activity charts for the week ended November 19 and it seems Master Chief’s return is not enough to warrant a ‘most played game’ finish on its own console. The activity charts show which game Xbox LIVE players have been playing and it is interesting to see a number of old titl...
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Sony giving away free Corvette C7 Prototypes…in Gran Turismo 5
By: Musa Afridi | November 30th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Chevrolet are set to officially unveil their latest Corvette on the 13th of January, 2013 but anyone with a PlayStation 3 and a copy of Gran Turismo 5 can download the prototype to drive around in the game. Forza Motorsport and Need for Speed: Shift have tried to mark their territory in the racing simulator genre, however, the arcade elements and forgiving gameplay h...
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EA release Battlefield 3 and Mass Effect 3 DLCs
By: Moses Abaortae | November 29th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Battlefield 3: Aftermath and Mass Effect: Omega DLCs hit the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 respectively. In an attempt to keep fans engaged in their games and to see if they can squeeze a bit more out their existing titles EA has released two new DLCs, each a timed exclusive for a specific console. Battlefield 3: Aftermath is currently only available to Battlefield 3: Premium m...
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Dunwall City Trials the title of the first Dishonored DLC
By: Moses Abaortae | November 29th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Hailed by many as the Game of the Generation, Arkane’s latest game is looking to expand on the experience and provide fans with more content starting off with the first DLC for Dishonored. Making use of the Chaos system and allowing players total freedom to complete the various missions and quests as they please, combined with a unique art-style and presentation, Dishonored h...
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Tomb Raider details announced via Twitter
By: Moses Abaortae | November 29th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Lara Croft won’t be swimming, the length of the game is between 12-15 hours and the developers love twists. Oh, and there’s more. Tomb Raider was one of the titles that greatly impressed during this year’s E3. The game, alongside the likes of Resident Evil 6 and Far Cry 3 caught the eye along with the usual suspects in attendance as well. However, Far Cry 3 was as impr...
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Australian plays Black Ops 2 for more than five days
By: Moses Abaortae | November 29th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Sets record but still doesn’t make to number one on the leaderboards. Accepts being inducted into the Guinness Book of World Records as consolation. The release of a new game brings a number of opportunities for people as the playing ground is level and everyone starts off on the same footing. Everyone has the same chance of making it to the number one spot of the online lead...
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PlayStation Vita sales triple in Japan following Assassin’s Creed 3 Liberation release
By: Moses Abaortae | November 29th, 2012 |Uncategorized
Ubisoft’s first Assassin’s Creed title on Sony’s second generation portable console sees the Vita’s sales triple. The weekly software and hardware charts for Japan are in and with Assassin’s Creed 3, Medal of Honor: Warfighter and Assassin’s Creed 3: Liberation all debuting in the top then on the software front, there has been considerable movement for one particula...
