Tropico 5 announced for PlayStation 4

Tropico 5 is finally going to make its way to a Sony platform when it's released later this year. Up until this announcement Tropico 5 was only going to be released on PC, MAC and Xbox 360, an Xbox One version is still to be announced.

One other confirmation is the addition of multiplayer which will consist of four players working co-cooperatively or against one another. A release date is yet to be finalized although if rumors are to be believe then it's likely to be this year.

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Microsoft buys Gears of War IP

Microsoft has acquired the rights to the Gears of War IP ensuring it will never appear on a Sony console, 'all existing and future games, entertainment experiences and merchandise'. A new gameis yet to be announced but Black Tusk Studios will be taking over development of the series, overseen by ex-Epic Games director Rod Fergusson. Black Tusk are a Canadian studio set up specifically to work on Xbox One games and who were previously rumoured to be working a title to go head to head with the Halo franchise.

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Skyrim reaches 20 million sales

Bethesda's Elder Scrolls Skyrim has sold 20 million units world wide. The following was noted at the bottom of a press release: "As the sequel to the 2002 Role-Playing Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind, and the 2006 Game of the Year, The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, Skyrim earned hundreds of 'Game of the Year' awards and sold over 20 million copies,"

Skyrim joins a select few to reach the 20 million mark from Pokemon Red and Blue to Super Mario Bro's 3 although it still has some way to go to beat the 29 million Grand Theft Auto V set.

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Payday 2 DLC announced

If youv'e done all there is to do in Payday 2 then don't fret for new DLC is on its way! In the latest DLC which will be free, players who maxed out at level 100 as well as gaining $200,000,000 in their offshore account can choose to become infamous and gain some awesome new perks. One drawback to this however is that you will be reset back to level 1 and all your cash will be taken away Now for the plus points; you can earn infamy levels which you can use in an infamy tree to upgrade your character. There are also 14 infamy levels which range from a Joker card to an Ace. 

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Tomb Raider - Definitive Edition Trailer

The well received reboot of Lara Croft and the Tomb Rider series is getting a re-release on the PS4 and Xbox One. If your curious as to why you should purchase this version, or what changes are coming with it to the new consoles, then watch the below developer dairy for a look into the large range of visual improvements.

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Ubisoft announces partnership to bring Tetris to Next Gen

Ubisoft has announced a new partnership with the Tetris Company. The partnership includes developing Tetris games for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Managing Director: Henk B. Rogers, of The Tetris Company has this to say: "We welcome Ubisoft to the Tetris family. I am 100% sure they will develop one of the best versions of the Tetris game ever."

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Plants Vs Zombies: Garden Warfare Release Date

Plants Vs Zombies, a third person multiplayer shooter based upon the popular strategy game, has been delayed, thankfully only by a week.

The game is set to arrive on the Xbox 360 and Xbox One first in North America on February 25, and then onto Europe on February 27th. Almost time to let the plants loose against those pesky zombies in 4 player co-op, or choose either side in 24 player matches as you battle for the garden.

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The Last of Us: Left Behind Release Date?

The Last of Us DLC: Left Behind could be available February 14th if a recent leak is to be believed. Recently posted on a Neogaf forum is a screenshot which states that the game will come with a dynamic theme and digital comic. You can check out the screenshot below:

Nothing has been confirmed thus far by Sony however the screenshot does look legit and if the conversion is anything to go by then the DLC will be priced at just over £9.00. Left Behind will be a prequel which explores the relationship between the two girls as we hear a bit about Ellie's experience at the quarantine boarding school, with Riley serving as a mentor.

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REKOIL map making competition now open!

We've got word on a competition that is being held over at 505 Games and Plastic Piranha in which you can win a fantastic Alienware PC. To win all you have to do is win a map making competition for Rekoil, which is out on PC via Steam for £11.99 on January 28. The full details for the competition are listed below:

"Milton Keynes – January 14, 2014 – 505 Games and Plastic Piranha have launched a map making competition for the upcoming PC arena shooter Rekoil. New and experienced modders can enter the competition which features full map making tools, no game purchase necessary, for the chance to win an Alienware Aurora™ gaming desktop including a Dell UltraSharp Monitor, an Alienware TactX™ Keyboard, a TactX™ Mouse, and a TactX™ Headset. Aspiring level designers and game developers can enter the Rekoil map making competition here with full contest details available here. 
Set in a world devastated by an unrelenting pandemic, Rekoil is a hardcore balanced arena shooter that allows mass battles of up to 24 players. With seven different game modes, 10 maps, and 40 different weapons, the game is focused on infantry based combat across a number of different locations. From the fast moving Assault class, to the heavily armed and dangerous Heavy Gunner class, Rekoil was made for those who desire balanced FPS gameplay with a large variety of different play styles. Developed by Plastic Piranha, Rekoil will be available on Windows PC via Steam by Valve® Corporation for £11.99 on January 28.
Entrants must submit their maps by the deadline of midnight PST on March 7,2014. Each level submission will be reviewed and evaluated by the community."

All the community links are listed below:

• Steam 

• Official Website

• Official Forums

• Facebook

• Twitter

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Far Cry: The Wild Expedition Announced

If you fancy jumping into the wilds of the Far Cry games, then the perfect collection letting you do just that is being released to celebrate 10 years of gaming goodness by the franchise.

Far Cry: The Wild Expedition brings together Far Cry Classic, Far Cry 2, Far Cry 3 and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, all at the responsible price of £29.99. It is due to launch in the UK on February 14th for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC.

For our North America viewers you will be getting a slightly different package. Named the Far Cry Compilation, the collection is the same minus Far Cry Classic and that it will be launching exclusively for PS3. It is due February 11th for $39.99.

If you fancy getting Far Cry Classic on its own, it will be released February 12th for Xbox Live Arcade and Playstation Network for £7.99.

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Replay Arcade comes to Play Blackpool

One of the most popular features at the Play Expo events is always the classic arcade or the ‘Replay Arcade’ as they are often called. Throughout my many years as a Gamer I have spent what must be hundreds of hours and just as many ten pence pieces in arcade cabinets while I was on my yearly holidays to the great British Seaside. So it is really cool to be able to tell you that Replay Events announced that the Replay Arcade will be present and as enjoyable as ever at the Play Blackpool this May.
In a statement on the Website for Play Blackpool the following was said'

"With cabs supplied by arcade specialist RGP (Retro Games Party) we will have an eye popping array of classic and modern cabs, with a number of machines never seen before at events.

We will confirm which machines will be available nearer the time – of course feel free to send over your suggestions to us of what you would like to see. We can’t promise we will be able to bring every cab requested but we’ll do our best to have all your favourites!"


So if there is any Cabinets you would love to see at the Play Blackpool event get your suggestions in as for me I am going to be brushing up on my button mashing skills I will catch you in the Arcade soon!

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Playstation Now announced at CES

Sony has officially announced its Gaikai-powered streaming service for but so far only for the US. PlayStation Now is a cloud-based project that brings PlayStation, PS2, and PS3 games to the PS4 console and handheld PS Vita, as well as other Internet-connected devices like HDTVs, tablets, and smartphones. Playstation Now expands on the Gaikai service which first appeared on smartphones and tablet's in 2012 a company which Sony acquired for £232 million.

The full feature list was posted on the Playstation Blog.

'We’re only a week into 2014 and it’s already shaping to be an incredibly exciting year for PlayStation fans.


Today, at CES 2014 in Las Vegas, we announced that PlayStation Now (PS Now), our new streaming game service, will be available in the US this summer. With PlayStation Now, you will be able to stream popular hits and classic games from the PlayStation 3 library, first on PlayStation 4 and PS3 systems, followed by PlayStation Vita.


In addition to PlayStation platforms, most 2014 US models of Sony’s BRAVIA TV line-up will support PS Now. Eventually the service will expand beyond PlayStation platforms and Sony devices, allowing you to stream PlayStation games across a broad range of Internet-connected devices.

Leveraging Gaikai’s advanced cloud-based technology, PlayStation Now will allow you to:
Play video games instantly across multiple devices, similar to the way you might stream TV, movies, and music.
Stream full games to all of your compatible PlayStation devices including PS4, PS3, and PlayStation Vita as well as non-PlayStation devices, beginning with 2014 BRAVIA TV models and expanding to numerous other internet-connected devices.
Always play the most updated version of your game. With games hosted in the cloud, you can take your game with you – just log in with your Sony Entertainment Network account on a compatible device and your games and saved progress will be easily available.


We want to offer you choice when it comes to how you want to access content on PS Now, so you will be able to rent by title for specific games you are interested in. We’ll also offer a subscription model that will enable you to explore a range of titles.


PS Now will begin a beta program in the US at the end of January with an expected full roll-out in the US this summer. Be sure to check the PlayStation.Blog regularly for more updates on the PS Now service.'

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Alien: Isolation officially announced

SEGA has officially announced Alien: Isolation, which is a first person survival-horror game being developed by Creative Assembly.

Alien: Isolation is due for release in late 2014, and will be available on PS4, Xbox One, PS3, Xbox 360 and PC, and will be set on a desolate trading station on the fringes of space. Gameplay will be heavily inspired by Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien.

"In Alien: Isolation, we have taken the series back to the roots of Ridley Scott’s 1979 movie, the original survival horror,” said Alistair Hope, creative lead at Creative Assembly. “Our Alien is a truly terrifying creature, as intelligent as he is hostile, relentless, brutal and unstoppable. This is the Alien game fans of the series have always wanted.”

You can check out the mouth watering trailer below!

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REPLAY Expo returns to Blackpool May - 2014!

Yep the Play Expo is back and this time it's at Blackpool! Go and check out some great retro stores, consoles and contests.

Crazy Horse Gaming hit the Expo back in October of 2013 in Manchester and it was a great Expo full of great people, games and events and Crazy Horse Gaming plans on being at Blackpool to check out this awesome event once again!
The Expo really is an amazing place to be if you love gaming and retro, with pinball machines arcades and consoles galore and a great atmosphere, you really do not want to miss this event!

"The UK’s favourite Arcade, Indie & Retro Gaming Expo returns to its spiritual home at the Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre in Blackpool on 3/4 May 2014 - the early May bank holiday."

"There is an INCREDIBLE offer for those who secure their tickets now: earlybird (adult) tickets are priced at just £10 (TEN POUNDS!) per day or £18 for the weekend (and there are good deals on Family tickets, too). You simply won’t find a better value arcade and video gaming expo ANYWHERE!"

"As capacity at the venue is just 2500 per day – we advise everyone to grab their tickets as soon as possible fromwww.playblackpool.com to avoid disappointment!"

"Please note: this event will be in ADDITION to Play Expo 2014 which will also be returning in the fourth quarter of 2014."

"You now have not one but TWO chances to PLAY in 2014!"

(All Information and Images Courtesy of www.playexpo.net )

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Podcast Ep 8 - Happy New Year!!!

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