BioShock Infinite Challenge Maps Out Today

Irrational has released info about all three pieces of Bioshock Infinite DLC, including challenge maps and story driven DLC with the first challenge maps available today as part of the season pass. Cash in the Clouds the first DLC is available on Steam, PSN and Xbox live for £2.99 for anyone that doesn't own the season pass. Clash in the Clouds includes four challenge maps: The Ops Zeal, Duke & Dimwit Theater, Raven’s Dome and Emporia Arcade, each of them containing15 waves of enemies. Each wave will include a Blue Ribbon Challenge with leaderboards and stats allowing you to compete with friends. Also included will be an in game museum where players can explore to view concept art and player models aswell as much more.

Other content that will be released is called 'Burial at Sea' and will come in two parts available at £9.99 each. The first episode returns to Rapture the night before all hell broke loose and Rapture fell and will be playable as Booker Dewitt. In the second episode things take another turn and the game will be played as Elizabeth but little has been said on that other than the game will have survival horror elements.

You can catch both the trailers below:

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Party Chat to be free on PlayStation 4

In a new Q & A Video Sony has revealed that Party Chat will be free and won't require PlayStation Plus. Aswell as free Party Chat Sony have stated that Netflix will be the same and won't require PS Plus. The video also confirms that the friends list will be capped at 2000 people, Dualshock 3 controllers will not work on the PlayStation 4 while move controllers will. Your PSN Avatar and username will carry over to PlayStation 4 along with many privacy options.

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Vita as a PS4 Controller??

Sony Computer Entertainment President of Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida has confirmed that the PlayStation Vita can be used as a PS4 controller but only if the games are "specifically programmed". The bit of info came via Yoshida's Twitter account in which a user asked him the question.

— Shuhei Yoshida (@yosp) July 26, 2013

While not every game will take advantage of this Sony is still stating that virtually every game on launch will be playable via remote play. 

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Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 release date announced

Konami has announced that Pro Evolution Soccer 2014 will hit shores on September 24th 2013 and is available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. PES 2014 will use a modified version of Kojima Production's Fox Engine which will be used for next gen title Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. PES 2014 will feature many key improvements which we stated here at the start of the month.

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Fez II Cancelled

Phil Fish has announced via his twitter account that Fez II production has officially ceased. Phil wrote: "Im done. FEZ II is cancelled. goodbye." The following statement was made afterwards on Polytrons Twitter account the company which was founded by Fish:

What is still unclear is why the game was cancelled all though it seems that there has been arguments on Twitter in which we won't be linking to. You can catch the gist of the cancellation from here.

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Podcast Ep 4 - Summer Slam Special

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Mad Max First Gameplay Trailer

What was last shown at the PlayStation E3 press conferance - Mad Max now has a gameplay trailer and it's looking pretty damn awesome. In what seems true to style of the Mel Gibson movies, Max will be able to fight with vehicles, guns and his fists in what appears to be entirely open world. What we haven't heard yet his Max's voice whereby Avalanche, the developer's planned on using an American accent, however after a fan outcry the studio said it will return Max to his Australian roots. Mad Max is due for release on PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, Xbox One and PC some time in 2014.

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Angry Birds Star Wars 2 Announced

Rovio Entertainment has an announced a sequel to their highly successful Angry Birds Star Wars which according to Rovio has been downloaded over 100 million times. Rovio announced that Angry Birds Star Wars 2 will be available for download on 19th September complete with a range of toys and figures made by Hasbro which can be used to interact with the game in the same way as Skylanders. Angry Birds Star Wars 2 will focus on the Star Wars prequel trilogy, as shown in the trailer below. Feathered versions of Jar-Jar, Obi-Wan Kenobi, Qui-Gon Jinn and Darth Maul will be playable aswell as many more.

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Fifa 14 Cover Shot Released!

EA Sports has revealed that Tottenham's Gareth Bale will grace the UK cover off Fifa 14 along with Lionel Messi. Gareth Bale is a natural choice based on his phenomenal form in the Premier League last season picking up the following awards: PFA Young Player of the Year, the PFA Players' Player of the Year and the FWA Footballer of the Year awards. Fifa 14 is due for release on 27th September being released on every platform known to man including next gen.

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GTA V Official Game Play Trailer

Rockstar has released game play footage of upcoming open-world heist game, Grand Theft Auto V.  GTA V will feature 3 protagonists in which you can drop in and out of at any point in order to scale the massive open world which totals the Red Dead Redemption, GTA IV and GTA: San Andreas map's put together. Also showcased in the video is the ability to play a heist in many different ways leaving this entirely up to the player. And when your not pulling heist's you can play golf, tennis, do yoga, cusomtise cars, get tattoos and even scuba dive awell as so much more. Grand Theft Auto V will launch on the 17th of September on Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 and possibly next gen and PC although no announcement has been made. Now enough of my writing....watch the video below!

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RAMBO: The Video Game Reveal Trailer

UK based video game developer 'Reef Entertainment' has released first game play footage of RAMBO ® THE VIDEO GAME. The game will put players in Rambo’s combat boots as you follow the story arc of FIRST BLOOD ™, RAMBO: FIRST BLOOD PART II ™ & RAMBO III ™. The game will feature the original movie voice-tracks of John Rambo (Sylvester Stallone) and Colonel Samuel Trautman (Richard Crenna) as well as selected music from the world famous series of movies. RAMBO ® THE VIDEO GAME is due for release in the winter of 2013 and will be released on Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

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PES 2014 shows of new 'Fluidity Engine'

Konami has released a new video showcasing all the new feature's in the latest installment in the PES series. PES 2014 will use the FOX Engine which was used in the development of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zero. PES 2014 boast's next gen visual's on current gen consoles such as the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. 

Here are some of the features promised:

TrueBall Tech: For the first time in a football simulation, PES 2014 will centre everything on the ball: how it moves, and how players use it. Physics of the ball, stature of the player, speed and height of the pass,… everything will be taken into account to recreate the most realistic football experience on a home system.

Motion Animation Stability System (M.A.S.S.): The players will also be an important part of the game with M.A.S.S. that will increase the realism of physical contacts between players, tackles and decisions taken on the pitch by the AI to have more open games while playing PES.

Heart: Football is all about emotions and the support of the fans will now have an influence on the performance of the team, cheering and acting as the “twelfth man”. On the pitch, the performance of an individual player, good or bad, will also have an effect on the team, giving them a moral boost if he has a moment of individual brilliance; or forcing his teammates to support him if he is not doing well.

PES ID: Introduced in PES 2013, the Player ID system recreated faithfully the movements and skills of about 50 star players. In PES 2014, that number will increase greatly and will also apply to complete squads to replicate a team’s playing style.

Team Play: With the new Combination Plan, our users will be able set up a variety of different tactics in key areas of the pitch using three or more players. These players will make very different runs to exploit holes in the defence or midfield, using the flanks, curved runs, or overlapping play to make themselves available.

The Core: One of the biggest changes will be visual thanks to the new engine. Movements of the players, details of the kits, facial expression, stadiums,… everything will imitate reality. The flow of the match will also be improved with no more cut scenes after specific events. Finally, our fans will see changes concerning free kicks and penalties with more reaction from the defence and a more natural feeling.

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Lovefilm ditch game rentals

Lovefilm has gone on record and ditched game rentals amid earlier reports that they had cancelled them for new customers. In a statement Lovefilm apologised for not being the first to report the subscription change and have said that the decision to abandon games will allow the firm to focus on its core strength which is to "provide the best selection of tv and film content".

"Changes to our games subscription packages
You may have already heard reports about changes to Games rental as part of the Lovefilm service. We’re very sorry if any information about service changes reached you by third party or media reports, rather than first coming from us. We strive to communicate directly with our customers before releasing any wider statements concerning your Lovefilm service. On this occasion, clearly, we failed – please accept our apologies for this error. We can confirm that Games rental is no longer available as an option for new customers signing up to Lovefilm. Nor is it available as an option for existing customers who are looking to change their package. We will contact all of our existing customers in the very near future to confirm our Games policy going forward. Again, we apologise for any inconvenience, annoyance or confusion caused by our lack of coherent communication on this matter."

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RIP Ryan Davis 1979-2013

The Video game industry has lost one of its most beloved and inspiring characters. Co founder of the hugely popular website Giant Bomb and former editor at Game Spot Ryan Davis passed away on the 3rd of July aged 34.
Ryan Davis is known  for his huge infectious smile his great sense of humor and his passion for video games. Those who met him always speak of his kindness and infectious  sense of humor and how he always made you feel welcome and part of the family even if you were meeting him for the first time. Ryan was a huge inspiration to many people all over including myself.
He is one the the gaming industry's biggest personality's and he will be greatly missed by many people world wide. Our thoughts and condolences from all of us at Crazy Horse Gaming go out to his wife,family and friends and all the people over at Giant Bomb. He was a great man indeed.

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Final Fantasy VII out on Steam

The epic tital known as Final Fantasy VII is now available on steam coming with: achievments, cloud saves and a character booster. FF VII will be priced at £9.99 and can be downloaded as of now.

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Podcast Ep 3

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Gran Turismo 6 demo out now

The Gran Turismo 6 demo is now available to download from the PlayStation store giving gamers a chance to play it before its release later in the year. The demo is structured as a GT Academy-style driver training concept where players progressively learn the skills required to push for faster lap times. The demo also features for the first time the Silverstone circuit which once you have proved your skills then you can unlock bonus content. The demo will be available untill August 31st 2013. 

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Lovefilm stop game rentals for new users

A spokesperson for Lovefim has confirmed that game rentals are no longer available for new customers, "Lovefilm confirms that games rental will no longer be available to new customers signing up to its service in the UK, with effect the week commencing 24th June," he also went on to say "In order to give the best possible service that we can, we are looking to focus on our strength, which is providing the best selection of film and TV content for our customers, and making it available whenever and wherever you want it.".

The big question is are Lovefilm doing away with it all together? It wouldn't surprise us as it seems that downloads seem to be the way forward in future and it can't be profitable as so many games are lost in the post.

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Ubisoft account info hacked

Ubisoft has confirmed that its online system's have been hacked and account details have been stolen. The information includes: names, email addresses and passwords. Ubisoft is asking all user's to reset their passwords. Ubisoft has claimed that no payment detail's have been stolen so no one needs to worry about their bank accounts. Ubisoft has stated that they are investigating the hacking with secuirty experts and the website at this time is under maintenance. 

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Angry Birds Trilogy coming to Wii U

The critically acclaimed Angry Birds Trilogy which has graced every platform imaginable is now to be released on Nintendo Wii U. The game will be released on August 13th and will feature 130 hours of game play across 30 episodes will the trailer below promises a bonus of 40 hours of game play. Wii U gamepad and TV swap compatibility are promised along with the touch screen controls and leaderboards.

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Microsoft abandons used games policy

It what is old news now (we're playing catch up  Microsoft has ditched its used games policy after a fierce backlash from consumers. The once-a-day internet connection requirement will also be dropped in favour of a one-time connection when initially setting up the console.

Don Mattrick, president of Interactive Entertainment Business at Microsoft wrote on a blog titled feedback matters "Since unveiling our plans for Xbox One, my team and I have heard directly from many of you, read your comments and listened to your feedback," Basically Xbox One owners will be able to do what the PlayStation 4 has promised from the start which is trade, sell and lend games allthough to play the Xbox One you will still need to go online at least once. 

The reversal of a decision from Microsoft surely puts them back in a level playing field with Sony but is the damage done already considering Sony's massive victory at E3...only time will tell!

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The Walking Dead: 400 Days gets release date

The Walking Dead: 400 days has finally got a release date. '400 days' is set between the first and second season. The release dates for mutiple consoles in below:

• Tuesday, July 2nd – PlayStation Network (North America)
• Wednesday, July 3rd – PC/Mac (Steam, Telltale Games Store)
• Friday, July 5th – Xbox Live (Worldwide)
• Wednesday, July 10th – PlayStation Network (Europe)
• Thursday, July 11th – iOS (Worldwide)

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Sony Confirms PlayStation 4 Doesn't have a power brick

Shuhei Yoshida the President of Sony Worldwide studio's has confirmed via twitter that the PlayStation 4 will not have a power brick and that it shall be internal unlike the Xbox One. Sony seem to do remarkable things when it comes to power supplies but we have no idea how they have fit it inside the PlayStation 4.

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