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Microsoft has announced this morning that there will be a permanent price drop for the standard Xbox One console, reducing the overall price to $349, effective immediately. 

This news is followed by the announcement of a brand new 1TB version of the console coming June 16th, which will feature a new controller that includes a 3.5mm stereo jack, allowing for most gaming headsets to plug right into the controller without the need for an additional adapter. 

The controller can also be purchased for separately for $79.95. The last bit of console news for Microsoft today is the announcement of the Xbox Wireless Adapter, which will retail for $24.99. This adapter will allow PC players to utilize a wireless Xbox One controller for machines running Windows 10.

Check out a video of the new console bundle below, and pick one up during E3 week!



[Source: Major Nelson's Blog]

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6/3/15 10:00AM |





Bethesda game studios, creators of Fallout 3 and the Elder Scrolls series, have just released the official trailer for the game on its website, which you can check out below in case web traffic knocks their page offline. More details regarding the game, including a possible gameplay demo, will be shown during the Bethesda E3 press conference on June 14th. 

War never changes, and neither does my love for the Fallout franchise. The long wait to explore the vast wasteland again is almost over!



"Bethesda Softworks®, a ZeniMax® Media company, today confirmed the upcoming global release of Fallout® 4, the next generation of open-world gaming. The world premiere of the game will take place during Bethesda’s E3 Showcase being held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, California on June 14th beginning at 7pm PST, and streamed live around the world via Twitch and YouTube.

Fallout 4 is being developed for Xbox One, PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment system and PC by award-winning Bethesda Game Studios® under the direction of Todd Howard. This eagerly-awaited game is the follow up to the 2008 ‘Game of the Year’, Fallout® 3, and the first title from the world-renowned studio since the release of their global phenomenon and 2011 ‘Game of the Year’, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim®."

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4/9/15 10:00AM |



Developed by Eidos Montreal and published by Square Enix once again, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is the follow-up to 2011's Human Revolution. The game will be released for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC when it does launch at a date to be determined. 

Players will once again take the role of Adam Jensen who will take on various dangerous tasks as he battles new enemies and defends the world, which according to the current description, has segregated augmented individuals due to the events near the end of Human Revolution.

Mankind Divided will take place two years after Human Revolution, and looks to once again feature multiple ways, lethal and nonlethal, to complete objectives in the game.

I really enjoyed Human Revolution when it was released, and can't wait for Mankind Divided's eventual release. Let's hope more details will be shared at E3 this year, and be sure to check out the announcement trailer below!



"The year is 2029, and mechanically augmented humans have now been deemed outcasts, living a life of complete and total segregation from the rest of society. Now an experienced covert operative, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind."






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6/2/14 2:00PM |



With one more week to go until the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo, developers and publishers are beginning to start to excitement a bit earlier with the announcement of several new titles like Halo 5: Guardians, and Battlefield: Hardline, and a few more have joined in the fray.

Earlier today Homefront 2 was announced, and is stated to be developed by Crytek, the pioneers behind the Cryengine and Crysis titles. I enjoyed the original game which had a few issues, so let's hope the new title will be able to garner more success from a technical and commercial perspective.

Next up is Mortal Kombat X, which was announced via a CG trailer, which you can check out below. The game is slated for a 2015 release and will be coming to PS3, 360, PS4, XB1, and PC next year.

Lastly is Forza Horizon 2, a game that shouldn't be too much of a surprise as the original title was very successful and enjoyable to play. For Xbox One, the game will utilize the engine that powered Forza 5, which will also include the Drivatar system that players enjoyed from Forza. The game will also be released for Xbox 360, with developers Sumo Digital at the helm of that version.

The gaming news has only just begun, so be prepared for tons more next week!


[Source(s): IGN | Polygon]

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5/16/14 6:00PM |



Ubisoft is going to be fairly busy this year as they prepare for the upcoming release of Watch Dogs and Far Cry 4, which was announced earlier this week. The fourth title in the Island-FPS franchise is set for a November 18th release and will arrive for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox 360 and Xbox One. 

No details just yet about a possible Wii-U release, but more information on the game will be revealed during Ubisoft's E3 2014 press conference.

Far Cry 4 will take players to Kyrat, a fictional Himalayas-esque area that is governed by a self-appointed king, the newest villain to star on the game's front cover art as displayed above.

Far Cry 3 was my favorite in the series so far, so I have high hopes for this title which has the momentum of Far Cry 3 behind it. Let's hope it will be just as good!

[Source: Polygon]

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5/16/14 9:30PM |



Early this morning 343 Industries and Microsoft announced Halo 5: Guardians, the next installment in the new trilogy which began with Halo 4. As detailed in their Xbox Wire post, 343 are looking to improve upon the Halo franchise with power of Next-Generation technology:

"Halo 5: Guardians is a bigger effort than Halo 4. That applies to the content and scope of the game, as well as the technology in what’s now a brand new and more powerful engine. Certainly there are some core elements carried over from prior games, but we’ve invested a huge effort in retooling our tech to take full advantage of the Xbox One’s hardware and ecosystem to create worlds and experiences worthy of next-gen."

With E3 next month and the constant rumor of Halo 2: Anniversary popping up, it's certainly an interesting time to be a Halo fan!

[Source: Xbox Wire]
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11/25/13 1:30PM |



The rumored LEGO Hobbit game has now been confirmed, and Traveler's Tale games will once again be at the helm of the series. They're going to be quite busy this time around too, as the game is set to launch in the Spring of 2014 for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PS4, the Vita, Wii U, 3DS, and the PC and Mac.

No much is known just yet regarding the gameplay, but the overall story of LEGO The Hobbit will take place over the first two movies in the Hobbit trilogy.

These LEGO titles keep getting better and better, and I can't wait to check out the new version next year!

[Source: Escapist Magazine]

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10/29/13 3:00PM |

Telltale has released information on what to expect from Season Two of the Walking Dead, which will make its way to consoles, iOS, and PC later this year. The second season will once again contain five episodes, with players able to take control of Clementine as she begins a new chapter to survive. 

PC players can preorder the season now from Steam or Telltale's store for $22.49, saving 10% from the regular price. The episodes are likely to cost $4.99 each on the remaining platforms.

If you've yet to check out the first season or just looking for a nice gift to pick up for someone, the Game of the Year Edition of the first game, which will include all five episodes all and the 400 Days DLC, will be available in November for $29.99.

With this upcoming content and The Wolf Among Us, Telltale is giving players great ways to make choices and experience the great writing that their team dishes out. Be sure to check out the teaser trailer for Season Two below!


[Source: Polygon]

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9/10/13 1:30PM |

Assassin's Creed III: Liberation was first released as a title for PS Vita, but Ubisoft has announced today that it will be bringing the game to Xbox 360, PS3 and PC in the future as a downloadable title. 

This new version of the game will arrive with updated visuals including improved facial animations, as well as new and tweaked content to make the game more enjoyable, but just as accessible as the original handheld game.




Ubisoft will also be making an Assassin's Creed game that will be exclusively for iOS and Android devices, and this game will be based solely on Naval combat. Titled Assassin's Creed: Pirates, it will be an open-world game where players can traverse the seas and upgrade their ships for battle. 

Check out the trailer for that game below:



New Assassin's Creed games are always welcome, and it'll be great that there will be something for players spread across the different platforms to check out and play in the future.

[Source: Polygon]

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7/18/13 9:30PM |

Comic-Con goers got to learn firsthand that a new Strider game will be coming next year, which Capcom proudly announced during the event. The new Strider is promised to contain elements similar to the Metroidvania type of games when it arrives for 360, PS3, PC, Xbox One, and PS4 2014.

Strider is a popular character in the Capcom universe and has been one of the many playable characters in the Marvel vs. Capcom series of fighting games for quite sometime. Check out the debut trailer for the game below, and get excited to play the game next year!



[Source|Polygon]

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6/5/13 11:00AM |

The next Deus Ex game won't be a regular console/PC release, but a mobile one which will be released in pieces as a series of titles. Deus Ex: The Fall contains a story that will stay on the timeline of Human Revolution.

The Fall will feature a new story that takes place in 2027, as players become Ben Saxon, a former British SAS Mercenary with his own augmentations as he begins investigating a drug conspiracy. The mobile title will begin near the start of Deus Ex: Icarus Effect, the released book that serves as a prequel to the Human Revolution title.

With the announcement of a new Halo title coming to Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8, it seems other companies are taking their series to handhelds in the hopes to introducing their titles to a new audience. We'll just have to see how they both do later this summer.

Check out a video of the game below!


[Source:Polygon]
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6/4/13 11:00AM |

The next musical title from Harmonix will be the result of a partnership with Disney Interactive. Titled 'Fantasia: Music Evolved', the game will be available sometime next year for the Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

In the upcoming game, players will become the apprentice of the sorcerer Yen Sid and take part in a interactive and motion-controlled journey through worlds in the game The title will utilize Kinects, and players will control the music flow from acts such as the electronic DJ and producer AVICII, Bruno Mars, and Queen.

The game will feature tracks from over 25 leading artists, each featuring two unique remixes in addition to the original recording.

Look for impressions of the game today from various gaming sites, and possible footage next week during E3!


[Source:Kotaku]
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6/4/13 10:00AM |

There's a new Halo game coming soon, but it's not Halo 5. Spartan Assault is an 2D Twin-stick action game that will be coming next month for Windows 8 and Windows 8 phones. The game will be supporting touchscreen as well, so its possible that the title will also be available for Windows Surface.

Be sure to check out the trailer below, and get a taste of what's to come in the title!


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6/3/13 11:30AM |

Dark Souls 2 is set to arrive in March of 2014, Namco Bandai has announced.

Early gameplay from the title was shown on IGN about a month ago, and the developers promised that the sequel will contain better visuals, more content in the form of new enemies and locations to explore.

If you've yet to delve into the fun but very challenging Dark Souls, the game is available to download on Xbox Live for $10 for one more day.



[Source| Joystiq]
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While the wait for the impending release of State of Decay is almost over, we'll have another downloadable zombie title to look forward to later this year. How to Survive is a title that was announced by Naughty Bear publisher 505 Games, and will be developed by EKO Studios. The game will have a isometric-view, which looks to be similar to the two Zombie Apocalypse titles that were released on XBLA a few years ago.

From OXM Online:

"The player must ensure their own survival despite the limited resources by gathering food and water, finding shelter, and crafting both tools and weapons. The game will feature both local and online multiplayer in both its story mode and challenge mode."

Look out for How to Survive later this year.

[Source: Official Xbox Magazine]
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Techland, the developers behind Dead Island and the recent Dead Island: Riptide, have announced their new game today titled Dying Light. The game, which will be published by Warner Bros. Interactive, once again features an open-world environment to explore with the major difference between Dead Island being that this new title will focus on survival and traversing the game through free-running gameplay.

Early details state that during the day, players will need to scavenge for supplies and prepare for hordes, while at night features more relentless zombies that will try to pursue you.

Dying Light is scheduled to release next year for 360, PC, PS3, PS4, and the newly announced Xbox One.

[Source: Gametrailers]


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Gran Turismo 6 has been rumored to be released as a PS4 title for quite some time, but today Sony and Polyphony Digital have put that rumor to rest with the announcement that the game will be available later this year, but for the PlayStation 3.

Sony stated in their press release for the title that Gran Turismo 6 will boast 1,200 vehicles, including every vehicle that was available to drive in Gran Turismo 5. Every track from Gran Turismo 5 will also appear, along with tracks in seven new locations.

This is a pretty interesting move because Sony shows that they will continue to support the PlayStation 3 with exlcusive titles depsite have their new console available toward to the end of this year. With no confirmation regarding backwards compability for the PS4, the announcement gives players another reason to hold onto their PS3.

Check out the announcement trailer for Gran Turismo 6 below!



[Source: Polygon]

The next Call of Duty game is officially Call of Duty: Ghosts. This new title, which will arrive on November 5th of this year, will be developed by Infinity Ward and will coming to Xbox 360, PC, and next generation consoles.

More details about the game will be given on May 21st during the presentation regarding the new Xbox console, where footage of the game will surely be shown, but right now the most that Activision are saying about the game is that it will be developed using a brand new game engine which is compatible with current and new consoles.

We knew it was coming, and now we officially know when and what platforms for. Check out the teaser trailer for the game below!

Bethesda has announced their new published title called The Evil Within, a new survival horror game developed by Tango Gameworks and its founder Shinji Mikami, who created Resident Evil. Mikami is a 20-year veteran of the industry who has developed numerous award-winning titles.

The Evil Within is set to release on Xbox 360, PC, PlayStation 3 and next generation consoles sometime next year.

Earlier this week, Bethesda released a few teaser clips of a new project, which many hoped would be a new Fallout title, but that turned out to be false. This new title sounds pretty neat, so look for information about the game soon!