Dark Souls 1.02 Patch released

From Software have released the first patch for Dark Souls 2, bringing the game up to version 1.02, allthough patch notes seem rather vague at this point. When translated via google the notes are as follow:

Modification of the phenomenon that summons sine is unable to write error code is displayed
For We ask everyone of players, we apologize for any inconvenience and Shi kept you waiting a long time, butI ask repeatedly to have you wait for a while.
※ server maintenance update according to the present application is not.
This latest update file after application, version notation of title upper right corner of the screen will be as follows.[1.01 ⇒ 1.02]

The update is 85mb and hit the Xbox 360 today aswell as the PS3 a few days ago.

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Home coming to PS4 and PS Vita

Indie horror game Home, originally released on PC and not long after mobiles, is working its way to the PS4 and Vita sometime this year.

Home is an atmospheric mystery game firmly set within the horror genre. As you explore the world, it will change and alter depending on your choices, creating your own unique view on events. Having played it myself, I can honestly say it is short, but very sweet and the less you know going in, the more your will enjoy it, and has been the cause of much dissuasion with friends afterwards.

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Find the Podcast now on iTunes

You can now subscribe to the Crazy Horse Cast via iTunes or through your favourite apps whether it be on iOS, Android or Windows Mobile. If your Podcasting app isn't finding us then you can do so via the steps below:

1.Go to the following link where a selection of various options will be available to add to your Podcasting appliaction.

2.You will be graced with many option's and depending on the app or website you use for podcast depends on which link to click.

3. For example if you are a feedly user then simply hit the feedly icon and it will automatically add the feed.

4. If you are on a mobile platform and you want to add the feed to your app then simply hit this link button and it will open within the app you want to use.

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Podcast Ep - 9 - so we missed a month!

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Mike visits The Centre for Computer History

So a few weeks back I headed down to Cambridge where I went to a video game retro night.
The idea was bring your own booze and enjoy a ton load of retro video games and thanks to the organizers and what is an awesome museum and everyone had a great time.

The Centre organised a really great event with all proceedings going to the continued support of the centre.

It took me some time but I finally managed to get the video complete and up on the site and here it is. As always it a master piece in shaky cam  but i hope it gets across how awesome the Centre for Computer History is and encourages you to go visit them.

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For more info on the Centre click HERE
Or find them on Twitter; @computermuseum

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Ikea Cosplay Advert

Here is a quick vid for all you Cosplayers out there who are struggling for space in their rooms. I have to admit that I could do with some space saving ideas myself  and this lucky guy gets the solution he was looking for!

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Latest from Play Blackpool!

Crazy Horse Gaming have recently received this latest update from Replay events regarding Play Blackpool.

"The Gremlins are coming!We are thrilled to announce that a number of the original members of legendary British software house Gremlin Graphics will be attending Play Blackpool for a presentation, Q&A and signing session.Founder Ian Stewart, Shaun Hollingworth, Peter Harrap, Tony Crowther and musician Ben Daglish are all confirmed for the show and we expect that further names will be confirmed prior to the event.Gremlin Graphics was founded in 1984 by Ian Stewart and the company created many iconic 8 bit games such as the Monty Mole series, Bounder and Thing on a Spring as well as later titles such as Lotus Esprit, Zool and the Actua Sports titles.There will be a presentation on the history of Gremlin Graphics followed by a public Q&A session where you can fire your questions at the panel. A number of traders will be present at the show selling Gremlin Graphics posters and merchandise and you can bring along your own games for the signing session.We will also be showcasing of some of the best loved Gremlin Graphics games and will have a number of tournaments on games released by the studio."

So if you have not got your tickets then what are you waiting for!

For more info visit:  http://www.playblackpool.com/

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Will Varley- Weddings & Wars Impressive 8 bit Music Video

So every now and then we cover a song or two on Crazy Horse Gaming, but only if we can find some kind of Video gaming angle. This time we not only have a obvious video gaming related music video but in my opinion this is a great looking 8 bit style music video  that has been gathering momentum and popularity on the good old interweb.

The impressive creative Idea of Folk singer/song writer Will Varley  uses a 8 Bit video game inspired stile to create a great video to accompany his song  Weddings & Wars a four minute History of the universe a track Crow from his latest album 'As the Crow Flies'

As the press release for this video describes,

"The video was designed and animated by Varley himself – it took about six weeks of solid work and involved lots of all-night sessions. Designed in a demo version of a 1990s computer program, Will finished the game on the last day of his free trial of the software. The video is influenced heavily by the kind of games Varley played with his brother as a child, and gamers will appreciate quite a few hidden in-jokes (look out for the Commander Keen reference, for example)."
"Super Nintendo gaming enthusiasts will love this video, which uses the same resolution and colour palette of the classic NES and SNES consoles; those interested in evolutionary biology will enjoy the simple and darkly funny explanation of how humankind has progressed from bacterium to killing machine; but above all, music fans will love the track: a witty, melodic and extraordinarily well-crafted take on the meaning – or meaninglessness – of life."

Why not check the video out yourself.

So I think we all can agree a pretty impressive piece of work from a very talented guy. If you would like to know more about Will Varley and his music you can check out his website.

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Uncharted Director leaves Naughty Dog

Sony has said in a statement that Uncharted director Amy Hennig has left Naughty Dog. "Amy has made significant contributions to the game industry and we appreciate all she has done for Naughty Dog,". Amy Hennig, a writer and game director is best known for her work on the Uncharted and Jak and Daxter games.

IGN sources got the news that Hennig was forced out be 'Last of Us' lead designer's Neil Druckmann and Bruce Straley who will take over on the forthcoming Uncharted game. In November when Uncharted was confirmed for the PlayStation 4 Hennig was down to direct just as she did with all the previous games within the series. Before working at Naught Dog Hennig worked for Crystal Dynamics on 'The Legacy of Kain' series.

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SOMA - Theta Trailer

If your looking for some horror in your life, then say hello to SOMA.

From Frictional Games, the creators of the Penumbra and the popular Amnesia series, SOMA looks set to drop you into a dark sc-fi world where something has clearly gone wrong, long term health endangering wrong. Expect puzzles, scares and avoiding nasty machines sometime in 2015 on PC and PS4.

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Batman: Arkham Knight announced

Rocksteady have announced a new Batman game titled Arkham Knight and according to US retail giant GameStop, Batman: Arkham Knight launches in North America on 14th October 2014. That's a Tuesday whereas the UK may have to wait till the Friday, 17th October.  

Game Informer has revealed the first details of the game "An entirely new area of Gotham City, far larger than Arkham City, has much wider streets to accommodate the new driving gameplay that is designed to integrate smoothly with Batman's gliding and grappling traversal. Batman chases down super villains Scarecrow, Penguin, Two-Face, Harley Quinn, and more." Arkham Knight will allow players to get behind the Batmobile for the first time. The game will be set some time after the events of Arkham City and maybe the last game Rocksteady work on. 

A listing appeared on GAME earlier and this is what it say's: " Arkham Knight is the "explosive finale" to the Arkham series, and sees return to face "the ultimate threat against the city he is sworn to protect. The Scarecrow returns to unite an impressive roster of super villains, including Penguin, Two-Face and Harley Quinn, to destroy The Dark Knight forever."

You can check out the full trailer below:

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Shaq Fu 2 being made??

Shaquille O'Neal has teased for a second time that there will be a sequel to one of the most hated games of all time....wait for it... Shaq Fu! The former Basketball legend linked via his twitter page a video which was probably created by a fan to prove the existence of the game.

Someone is putting the pieces together. SHAQ FU RETURNS!!!!! http://t.co/Dvvzb8TJoP
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) March 2, 2014

Some people are saying that it is in fact a real viral campaign and that it is in fact real! It's not the first time Shaq teased the game as he did so at an appearance at CES earlier in the year. "Actually, yes, it's coming soon. And the graphics is crazy" Shaquille told an interviewer at the time, in which case the interviewer laughed and Shaquille replied "I promise you, wait until you see it".

Shaq Fu is a fighting game released in 1994 on the Mega Drive and Super Nintendo and has since gaining notoriety amongst the internet community most notably being featured in one of Angry Video Game Nerd's videos. There is even a website dedicated to destroying every game of Shaq Fu created so that younger generation's will never have to play.

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Cel Damage Overdrive HD coming to PlayStation

Another great game is about to get the HD treatment, this time its Cel Damage Overdrive a driving combat game that was originally released on the Playstation 2, Xbox and Gamecube back in 2001. A Canadian based studio is working on a remake for the PS3, PS4 and PS Vita with the game being due out Spring time with Cross game saves being mentioned which means there will be a one off purchase on all three platforms. 

Cel Damage Overdrive for the people that have yet to play is a Twisted Metal type game with cel-shaded visuals which comes with Deathmatch, Capture the Flag and normal racing and features up to 4 players playing simultaneously allthough this has yet to be confirmed in the re-release

The original game was published by EA and featured favourable reviews. 

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