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Killzone dev on its new IP for PS4 -- "It's really awesome!"

Written By Kom Limpulnam on Senin, 19 Mei 2014 | 23.07

In addition to continued support for Killzone: Shadow Fall, developer Guerrilla Games is working on an all-new IP. We don't know much about it, but in an new interview with Eurogamer today, producer Poria Torkan teased that this project is "really awesome."

"It's exciting times. If I even say one word, people will kill me," Torkan said.

Guerrilla Games' new IP is described as "completely different" than Killzone, but we don't know much more. Eurogamer writes that this game is rumored to be an open-world RPG and reports that a reveal at E3 2014 next month might be "too soon" for the game.

Though official details are not available, Torkan said the new project should be technically superior to last year's PS4 launch title Killzone: Shadow Fall.

"Compare the first games that came out on the PS3 to The Last of Us or GTA5. It's amazing," Torkan said. "We had two-and-a-half years to figure out what we wanted to do with our engine and one-and-a-half years to figure out what we wanted to do with the hardware. Imagine when comparably technically advanced studios get four or five years under their belts with the hardware. We'll get our chance!"

It's also likely that Guerrilla Games' new IP will see a steady stream of post-release content, if Torkan's comments are any indication.

"We're getting to a point in the industry that most studios see the launch of a game as a starting point more than 'we're done now'," he said. "Games are becoming more of a service."

Filed under:: Killzone: Shadow Fall; PlayStation 4

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We Need a New ToeJam & Earl As Soon As Possible

Before I outline just how important a modern entry in the ToeJam & Earl franchise would be, please do one simple favor for me. Open this link in another tab, crank up the volume, and let the most funky of musical scores set the tone as you imagine the glorious return of this endearing duo.

If you've been paying attention to gaming trends the last few years, you might have noticed one experience becoming so common that it's almost impossible to ignore. Roguelikes have risen dramatically in prominence--from niche distraction to ubiquitous trendsetter--ushering in an era of abject punishment and endless rewards. Spelunky is the foremost example of this phenomenon. A community of devotees has formed to learn the many secrets buried within its inhospitable caves, and reached heights unknown to even the masterminds who created this landmark achievement. Once that path was carved, countless other roguelikes flooded the landscape, and every one of these encouraged utter devotion to master their deadly brilliance.

And it's the commonalities between these many games that have made me eager for ToeJam & Earl to return. Roguelikes are so unrepentant in their brutality that they push away those unwilling to withstand such difficulty. To suggest that those games become more accessible and more friendly to outsiders would be sacrilegious, so don't expect for one second that my goal is to water down something I love. However, we have already seen a template for how to welcome in others without churning out a dumbed-down monstrosity. I fell in love with ToeJam & Earl before I had ever heard of Rogue, let alone roguelikes, and the elements that separated it from the gaming world in 1991 are just as celebrated today. Plus, if ToeJam & Earl would return, it could provide an ideal starting point for those fearful of entering the treacherous rabbit hole.

I fell in love with ToeJam & Earl before I had ever heard of Rogue, and the elements that separated it from the gaming world in 1991 are just as celebrated today.

For those who never had the pleasure of making ToeJam & Earl's acquaintance, I'm sorry for the aching hole in your heart. Here's a brief rundown for the uninitiated : ToeJam and Earl crash-land on Earth, but they aren't imperialists looking for a new place to colonize. Rather, they're goofy aliens who are just looking for a good time. So they venture across randomized locations, running away from the crazies who populate this strange world, collecting presents to earn unexpected items, and searching for ship parts to take them home. It's an irreverent adventure that exaggerates the oddities of familiar personality types, offering a comedic look at things that we take for granted.

That spaceship sure looks like a bean.

So its humor is what pulls people in who have no idea what's in store for them. Such an emphasis is a drastic change from what we've grown to expect from roguelikes, but just because a game made me laugh two decades ago doesn't mean a modern-day reimagining is needed. However, the brilliance of ToeJam & Earl is that it doesn't lean on its sense of humor like a crutch. Its unpredictability, gleeful spirit, joyous rewards, and cunning sense of discovery are timeless elements that today's world is in desperate need of.

Usually, in such a plea for a long-dormant franchise to resurface, I would suggest changes that would make it work within the modern scene. But that isn't necessary with ToeJam & Earl. There is absolutely nothing like the Genesis classic today, and there hasn't been since the uneven third entry came out on the Xbox. There is a massive hole in the roguelike genre that ToeJam & Earl could fill beautifully. So rather than build up an entirely new game based on disparate elements from the franchise, it would only be necessary to tweak the first game. After all, you wouldn't add a flute solo to a funky jam, and ToeJam & Earl doesn't need any crazy modifications either.

The core action should remain unchanged. ToeJam and Earl are not the attacking forces that we typically see in games. They just want to listen to music and crack jokes, not take up arms, and that passivity has to stay true in their rebirth. As boring as it sounds in a brief description, much of ToeJam & Earl involves simply walking across an unknown field. Rather than being a tedious experience, though, it was constantly exciting because you never knew who or what you'd run into. So it's the surprises that have to make up much of the appeal instead of the dexterity and fast reflexes we're accustomed to in roguelikes. This emphasis would not only separate a new ToeJam & Earl from its many demanding counterparts, but would be more welcoming to those who would rather not sweat and curse during their leisure time.

You wouldn't add a flute solo to a funky jam, and ToeJam & Earl doesn't need any crazy modifications either.

What kind of people would you meet? That's a very good question. In the original game, you would come across normal stereotypes taken to absurd levels. There was the nerd herd, a group of socially stunted people who ran you over with their unquestioning ambivalence; a maniacal dentist whose nightmarish screams tormented me for years; and a hula dancer whose gyrating hips cast a mesmerizing hold on the intrepid explorers. The sheer diversity of people kept you on guard, ready to react to any situation, so you would dive into a pond when Cupid tried to prick you or dance around a tree to avoid the lawnmower man. During those rare moments when you were granted a weapon, you might toss a couple of tomatoes at those ambling about, but don't expect such firepower to last.

Earl is a world-renowned dancer.

ToeJam & Earl is ripe for parody, so a new entry would allow modern cliches to be lampooned. We could see sensationalist news anchors searching desperately for your missing spacecraft, patriotic politicians trying to force these poor aliens to leave their country, and disreputable lawyers hunting for copyright infractions that would cost you any money you've saved. Or maybe there are video game executives roaming about, forcing expensive microtransactions on you or trying to transform you into 30-year-old white men to increase sales. The beautiful way that ToeJam & Earl could infuse social commentary into its action, while still retaining the humor and surprises the game is based on, would make for an experience that's not only fun, but has something interesting to say as well.

The final element that makes the action of ToeJam & Earl so appealing is the presents you collect. They are strewn randomly across randomly generated stages, and the contents of each package are (you guessed it!) random. The ones present (see what I did there?) in the original game momentarily changed your locomotion (rocket skates, Icarus wings), gave you a weapon (slingshot), hurt your character (schoolbook, bummer), or made you burp (root beer). All of them were important, though a few more could further spice up your escapades. A trench coat could conceal you Ninja Turtle style, steroids could strengthen your, um, strength, or a loaf of bread could give you terrible gas (ToeJam and Earl follow a gluten-free diet for some reason). Are you intrigued? Not yet? Well, what if the aliens borrowed from popular culture? ToeJam could fall distractedly in love with a cell phone like we saw in Her or Earl might accidentally clone a dinosaur like Jurassic Park. The possibilities are endless.

Now that I've thought up new ways to modernize the franchise I know and love, and have had that infectious tune running through my head the entire time I wrote this, I am desperate for my wish to become a reality. I love roguelikes as much as anyone, but I still recognize that some diversity is needed if this style of game is going to thrive. Bring back ToeJam & Earl to teach us how to laugh again, and use their platform to poke fun at the ills that we deal with in our daily lives. I know that such a game would be a wild success, so I can only hope that we're treated to a new entry in the not-too-distant future. Until then, just listen to the incredible theme song, and try not to picture Earl in his underwear.

Filed under:: VGHM 2014; ToeJam & Earl

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Xbox One's latest system update now available

Microsoft has rolled out the latest Xbox One system update, which offers a range of fixes and new features for the company's latest console. If you're part of Microsoft's early access preview program, this update is already applied to your console, and it has been since early May.

The latest Xbox One system update introduces a new sound mixer for snapped apps, chat volume controls for when you're using Kinect, and the option to help Microsoft improve speech recognition on the system. You don't need to check for the update, as it will be automatically applied.

Using the new sound mixer for snapped apps, you can control the volume levels of two apps. You can also use the mixer to control the volume levels of Kinect when you're using it for chat. The new Xbox One update also allows you to opt-in to a speech data collection program to help Microsoft collect voice samples that it will input into its algorithms to help improve speech recognition overall.

Of course, this is completely optional, and Microsoft says it won't use your voice data for purposes other than improving the product. If you do want to participate, go to Settings --- Privacy & Online Safety -- Customizing Privacy and Online Safety -- and then set "Share Voice Data to Allow."

Microsoft has been rolling out new Xbox One system updates on a regular basis, the most recent of which before this was a larger update in April that brought improvements to the system's Friends, Kinect, and GameDVR features.

An update in June will introduce Games With Gold for Xbox One, and there's even a chance that this update will also bring external storage support--a much-requested feature--to the console.

Filed under:: Xbox One; Microsoft

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Report: Microsoft also wanted to buy video game streaming company Twitch

Xbox maker Microsoft was among the interested parties in acquiring video game streaming service Twitch, according to sources speaking to The Verge. YouTube, which is owned by Google, eventually finalized its billion-dollar deal and is currently working with Twitch to determine how independent the company will remain, the site's sources went on to say.

The Verge's sources said Microsoft, and other unspecified companies, made "serious" bids for Twitch, but the streaming service sided with Google/YouTube because they were deemed the company that would allow Twitch to realize its potential. Another source said Twitch had "plenty" of offers from venture capitalists for more money, but Twitch needed a stronger infrastructure to help it handle its technical processes, something Google was capable of providing.

Neither Twitch nor Google have commented in an official capacity regarding the rumored buyout. We will of course continue to monitor the story as new information becomes available.

Google's rumored buyout of Twitch is not a done deal and it's possible that the United States Justice Department could see the acquisition as anticompetitive in the online video market. That's because YouTube is already the most popular platform for Internet videos.

Twitch may not be a household name, but it has a massive reach. A report from February showed that Twitch ranked fourth in peak Internet traffic in the United States, ahead of major companies like Facebook, Hulu, and Valve.

Filed under:: Xbox 360; Xbox One; Microsoft

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Microsoft: "We are not discontinuing Kinect"

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Check out some new footage of this fall's Lord of the Rings game

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Gamespot's Site Mashup

Written By Kom Limpulnam on Senin, 12 Mei 2014 | 23.07

Gamespot's Site MashupSquare Enix posts $65M profit, as Thief, Tomb Raider Xbox One/PS4 sales "favorable"Top EA execs sell shares as stock hits six-year highMario Kart 8 playable at GameStop this weekendDiablo 3: Ultimate Evil Edition confirmed for both Xbox One and PS4, coming this AugustWhat would Call of Duty look like if indies made it?Learn how to draw Pokemon on your 3DS this fallXbox? PlayStation? We love our fans no matter what platform they play on, Bungie saysDarksiders is not dead, says series' creative director as he drops hints for Darksiders 3Get a refurbished 32GB Wii U for $200 right nowPS4 heads Andrew House and Mark Cerny to give keynote at Develop in JulyWatch Dogs PS4 will run at 1080p and 60fps, says SonyAU New Releases: Kirby: Triple Deluxe to be released alongside pink 2DSBraum The Heart of Freljord - League of Legends Champion SpotlightThe Best PS Vita GamesEA taking a huge amount of multiplayer games offline next month

http://auth.gamespot.com/ Gamespot's Everything Feed! News, Reviews, Videos. Exploding with content? You bet. en-us Mon, 12 May 2014 08:27:05 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-posts-65m-profit-as-thief-tomb-raider-xbox-one-ps4-sales-favorable/1100-6419575/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2427531-online_240114_ss03_1390472736.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2427531" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2427531-online_240114_ss03_1390472736.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2427531"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/536/5360430/2427531-online_240114_ss03_1390472736.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Japanese publisher Square Enix today reported earnings for its fiscal year ended March 31, announcing that--<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tomb-raider-for-ps4-xbox-one-sales-are-favorable/1100-6419539/" data-ref-id="1100-6419539">as expected</a>--both revenue and profit are up year-over-year. Revenue was up 4.8 percent to ¥155 billion ($1.5 billion), while profit came in at ¥6.6 billion ($64.7 million), substantially better than the ¥13.7 billion ($134.4 million) loss posted this time last year.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Helping Square Enix reach a profit this year were games like <a href="/reviews/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-review/1900-6415711/" data-ref-id="1900-6415711">Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster</a>, <a href="/thief/" data-ref-id="false">Thief</a>, and <a href="/tomb-raider/" data-ref-id="false">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition</a>, all of which recorded "favorable" sales, the company said in a press release. Square Enix added that PC browser game Sengoku IXA has been showing "steady performance," while mobile game Kaku-San-Sei Million Arthur "has become an instant hit" in Taiwan and China.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In addition, Square Enix called out<a href="/videos/final-fantasy-xiv-a-realm-reborn-video-review/2300-6414801/" data-ref-id="2300-6414801"> Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn</a> as a top performer, achieving "favorable progress" during the year. Square Enix's game division, Digital Entertainment, saw revenue rise 5.7 percent to ¥94.57 billion ($927.9 million). Operating income for the division was ¥10.7 billion ($104.9 million)</p><p style="">Square Enix sold a total of 17.23 million games during the year, most of which (8.2 million) were sold in North America. Japan (4.6 million) was the next largest region, followed by Europe (4.08 million) and Asia (340,000).</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 07:37:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/square-enix-posts-65m-profit-as-thief-tomb-raider-xbox-one-ps4-sales-favorable/1100-6419575/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-ea-execs-sell-shares-as-stock-hits-six-year-high/1100-6419574/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527710-eae3new.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527710" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527710-eae3new.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527710"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2527710-eae3new.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Top Electronic Arts executives are unloading shares in the company by the thousands.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Securities & Exchange (SEC) documents <a href="http://investors.ea.com/sec.cfm" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">filed last week</a> (and spotted by <a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/463121/as-eas-share-price-climbs-key-execs-sell-all-stock/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">CVG</a>) show that executives Patrick Soderlund (EVP of EA Games) and Stephen Bene (EA general counsel) sold their entire stake in the company, while COO Peter Moore sold half his shares.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The stock sale comes as EA's share value rocketed to its highest point since 2008 following the company's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-claims-it-s-top-next-gen-game-publisher-in-the-west-as-profits-increase/1100-6419466/" data-ref-id="1100-6419466">positive earnings report last week</a>. The day after the sale, shares<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-shares-rising-fast-after-earnings-report/1100-6419485/" data-ref-id="1100-6419485"> jumped by a massive 20 percent</a>. Below is a chart showing how the stock sales break down.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">We have reached out to EA's corporate communications department for further context surrounding these stock sales. Last year, then-EA Sports head Andrew Wilson <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-exec-sells-entire-stake-in-company/1100-6408228/" data-ref-id="1100-6408228">unloaded his entire stake in the company</a>. He has since been<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/andrew-wilson-named-ea-ceo/1100-6414557/" data-ref-id="1100-6414557"> named CEO of EA</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col">Name</th><th scope="col">Shares sold</th><th scope="col">Sale Price</th><th scope="col">Proceeds</th><th scope="col">Number of shares owned Following Sale</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Patrick Soderlund</td><td>36,133</td><td>34.5373</td><td>$1,247,936</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Stephen Bene</td><td>7,771</td><td>33.4005</td><td>$259,555</td><td>0</td></tr><tr><td>Peter Moore</td><td>100,000</td><td>34.5313</td><td>$3,453,140</td><td>108,691</td></tr></tbody></table><p style="">Looking ahead, EA has a number of marquee titles on its hands for the fall season, including <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/dragon-age-inquisition/" data-ref-id="false">Dragon Age: Inquisition</a>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-sims-4/" data-ref-id="false">The Sims 4</a>, and a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-will-announce-a-major-frostbite-3-game-at-e3-what-do-you-think-it-is/1100-6419476/" data-ref-id="1100-6419476">"major" Frostbite 3-powered game</a> that will be announced at E3. EA plans to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-will-announce-a-major-frostbite-3-game-at-e3-what-do-you-think-it-is/1100-6419476/" data-ref-id="1100-6419476">show off six new games</a> during its press conference at the show next month. <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/star-wars-battlefront/" data-ref-id="false">Star Wars: Battlefront</a>, from Battlefield developer DICE, will <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-star-wars-battlefront-will-be-shown-at-e3/1100-6419470/" data-ref-id="1100-6419470">also be on-hand during the presentation</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 07:02:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/top-ea-execs-sell-shares-as-stock-hits-six-year-high/1100-6419574/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-playable-at-gamestop-this-weekend/1100-6419573/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2440727-roxfc700hvuuzjlwh5vxbibvfekrpb43.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2440727" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2440727-roxfc700hvuuzjlwh5vxbibvfekrpb43.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2440727"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1197/11970954/2440727-roxfc700hvuuzjlwh5vxbibvfekrpb43.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Nintendo's upcoming Wii U racing game, <a href="/mario-kart-8/" data-ref-id="false">Mario Kart 8</a>, will be playable at more than 2,700 GameStop stores across the United States May 17-18, Nintendo announced today.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">On those days, you can play Mario Kart 8 from 12 to 4 p.m. local time. Nintendo promises an "action-packed" demo will be playable, and that if you preorder the game (or have already), you'll receive an exclusive double-sided Mario Kart 8 poster.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">It's all part of Nintendo's "Mario Kart 8 Test Drive Days" promotion, leading up to the game's release at retailers and through the eShop on May 30. A full list of participating GameStop locations is <a href="http://www.gamestop.com/gs/landing/events/Mario_Kart_8_TestDrive/default.aspx" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">available at the retailer's website</a>.</p><p style="">The Wii U is <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wii-u-sales-slow-to-a-crawl-as-nintendo-posts-457-million-loss/1100-6419475/" data-ref-id="1100-6419475">struggling at the moment</a>, and Nintendo is no doubt looking to Mario Kart 8 as a title that will help sell consoles.</p><p style="">If Mario Kart 8 is to match the sales of its predecessor, it will need to put up some major sales numbers. <a href="/mario-kart-wii/" data-ref-id="false">Mario Kart for Wii </a>was a massive success, selling <a href="http://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/en/sales/software/wii.html" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">over 35.5 million copies </a>and becoming the platform's best-selling non-bundled game. To put that figure in context, Rockstar Games' acclaimed multiplatfom action game <a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V </a>has <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-has-now-shipped-32-5-million-copies/1100-6417498/" data-ref-id="1100-6417498"><em>shipped </em>(not sold) 32.5 million copies</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 06:26:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-kart-8-playable-at-gamestop-this-weekend/1100-6419573/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-ultimate-evil-edition-confirmed-for-both-xbox-one-and-ps4-coming-this-august/1100-6419572/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418008" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418008/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style="">Blizzard has announced that the Diablo III: Reaper of Souls - Ultimate Evil Edition will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on August 19.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">This version of the game, which includes both the original <a href="/diablo-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Diablo III</a> and its recent expansion Reaper of Souls, had only previously been confirmed for a PS4 release. Xbox One and PS4 versions are expected to retail for $59.99, whereas Xbox 360 and PS3 will carry a more modest $39.99 price tag.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">New in the Ultimate Evil Edition is an Apprentice mode that boosts the power of low-level players so they can play co-op alongside their high-level buddies, and a new in-game mail system that allows you to share loot with those on your friends list.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Blizzard adds that preorders and launch day copies of the game will come with the Infernal Pauldrons in-game item, which can be worn at level 1 and gives bonuses to health, life regeneration, and cooldown reduction. The pauldrons will not be able to transfer across platforms, however, but they can be transmogrified. So there's that, at least.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Those who own the previous console edition of Diablo III, for either Xbox 360 or PlayStation 3, will be able to keep their characters in this new edition. PS3 characters can also be transferred to PS4, and Xbox 360 characters can make the jump to Xbox One.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Diablo III: Reaper of Souls was released for PC and Mac back in March and, for the most part, has been favourably received by the community. You can <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/diablo-3-reaper-of-souls-review/1900-6415713/" data-ref-id="1900-6415713">read what GameSpot's own Carolyn Petit made of the expansion in her review</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Martin Gaston is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/squidmania" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @squidmania</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 06:15:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-ultimate-evil-edition-confirmed-for-both-xbox-one-and-ps4-coming-this-august/1100-6419572/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/what-would-call-of-duty-look-like-if-indies-made-it/1100-6419571/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2522997-10259130_700329616695432_3653449287122842329_o.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2522997" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2522997-10259130_700329616695432_3653449287122842329_o.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2522997"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/536/5360430/2522997-10259130_700329616695432_3653449287122842329_o.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Call of Duty franchise is one of the biggest, most well-known series in all of video games, produced by resource-laden megapublisher Activision. But how would the series take shape if the development reins were handed over to indies?</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/09/call-of-duty-what-would-indie-developers-do-to-it" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"><em>The Guardian</em></a>'s Keith Stuart wondered just that, and polled a handful of indie developers about what they would do if given the opportunity to craft a new entry in the series. Some of the responses are below, but be sure to read the <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2014/may/09/call-of-duty-what-would-indie-developers-do-to-it" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">full <em>Guardian</em> piece</a> for more.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The next Call of Duty game is November's <a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare</a>, in development at Sledgehammer Games. It promises to shake things up with the new EXO suit, which provides players with <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">various super-abilities</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><strong>Dan Pinchbeck, The Chinese Room (<a href="/dear-esther/" data-ref-id="false">Dear Esther</a>):</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="">"I'd do a first person war game from the perspective of a civilian, swept up in events, who doesn't pick up a gun. Protecting your family, avoiding forces on both sides. It'd be an interesting and under-represented perspective on a conflict."</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><strong>Mike Bithell (<a href="/thomas-was-alone/" data-ref-id="false">Thomas Was Alone</a>, <a href="/volume/" data-ref-id="false">Volume</a>):</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Call of Duty: Peacekeeper. I'd dump the campaign and focus on creating a much deeper multiplayer, with more opportunities for non-combat play. I'd introduce a third AI team of civilians to muddy the waters and make combat have a more chaotic and stressful feel. I'd also add a fourth class--journalists--who would be playable on your death and who get to document the fights with video, audio and still images…</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The 'good guys' would essentially play peacekeepers, and have similar tools like sniffer dogs to find bombs, riot gear, barricades to 'contain' a panicked populace. But I'd be very keen to make sure it all depends on the player's deployment of the tools they're given.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Riffing on that, I'd encourage the "baddy" team to try to disrupt things for the civilians as well as the good guys--bombs, sabotage, etc. The idea being that the bad guys want as much media attention as possible, while the good guys are always trying to bend the rules without being caught on camera so as to cut off the terrorist threat and deny them the attention. This could all make for some amazing emergent gameplay and truly memorable scenarios."</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><strong>Alistair Aitcheson (<a href="http://www.alistairaitcheson.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Greedy Bankers</a>, <a href="http://www.alistairaitcheson.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Slamjet Stadium</a>):</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="">"With the impending First World War Centenary, I'd return the series to the trenches of Northern France in WW1. The game would revolve around life between battles: making a decent cup of tea, using rats for target practice, burning lice out of blankets with candles, reinforcing the trench walls to keep out the mud, playing cards and writing letters home... all under heavy bombardment (lots of camera shake and deafening audio design).</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Each level would end with you and your pals climbing the trench ladders to charge at the enemy, then everything would fade to white and the next level would start, only with some of your fellow soldiers gone."</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><strong>Bennett Foddy (<a href="http://www.foddy.net/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Girp</a>, <a href="http://www.foddy.net/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Qwop</a>):</strong></p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Call of Duty: War Photographer. Players step into the shoes of veteran conflict documentarian Angela Espinoza, entering hot zones armed only with a mechanical film camera. Adjust the F-stop on the fly and swap lenses with the analog triggers and d-pad. Develop photos after each battle, selling them to player-run galleries and news agencies."</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 06:10:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/what-would-call-of-duty-look-like-if-indies-made-it/1100-6419571/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/learn-how-to-draw-pokemon-on-your-3ds-this-fall/1100-6419570/ <p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527691-pokemonart.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527691" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527691-pokemonart.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527691"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2527691-pokemonart.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/pokemon-art-academy/" data-ref-id="false">Pokémon Art Academy</a>, the upcoming 3DS and 2DS game that teaches you to draw Pokémon like Pikachu and Charizard, will launch in Europe on July 4 and in North America sometime this fall, Nintendo announced today. Previously, the game was confirmed only for Japan.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">At launch, it will be available at retail and through the eShop, though pricing was not disclosed in today's announcement.</p><p style="">In Pokémon Art Academy, you can take part in 40 different lessons that teach you how to illustrate characters like Pikachu, Charizard, Oshawott, Fletchling, and Torchic, among others. When you're finished, you can share your creations through Miiverse or save your work to an SD card and print it out.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 05:41:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/learn-how-to-draw-pokemon-on-your-3ds-this-fall/1100-6419570/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-playstation-we-love-our-fans-no-matter-what-platform-they-play-on-bungie-says/1100-6419569/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/mig/2/3/2/8/2042328-716732_20130610_007.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2042328" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/mig/2/3/2/8/2042328-716732_20130610_007.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2042328"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/mig/2/3/2/8/2042328-716732_20130610_007.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">After <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-we-re-not-favoring-playstation-over-xbox-for-destiny/1100-6419252/" data-ref-id="1100-6419252">denying a claim last month </a>that Bungie was partial to PlayStation over Xbox for its upcoming shooter <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a>, the developer has said again that it's not favoring one platform over the other. As part of the latest<a href="http://www.bungie.net/7_Bungie-Weekly-Update---05092014/en/News/News?aid=11535" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Bungie Weekly Update</a>, a fan asked: "Just to reassure many of us, you love all your fans the same, no matter what system they play on, right?"</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Bungie community manager David Dague responded, "That's right."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"You have some tough choices to make about the vessel you'll select to transport you to the world of Destiny. No matter how things end up, Bungie will love you, and we'll play with you. I have an entertainment center at home that's bristling with modern entertainment devices to prove it," he said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">It's not too surprising that Xbox fans might think Bungie is somewhat overlooking them for Destiny. After all, Destiny was showcased at Sony's PlayStation 4 announcement event in February 2013 and then again at Sony's E3 media briefing later that year. Sony even <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTXN9uCd0mw" rel="nofollow">teamed up with Bungie for a new PS4 commercial</a>, and the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-beta-hits-ps3-ps4-first/1100-6416200/" data-ref-id="1100-6416200">beta for Destiny will begin this summer first on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Destiny launches <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-announces-destiny-release-date-delays-beta/1100-6416594/" data-ref-id="1100-6416594">September 9 </a>for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4. It is Bungie's first multiplatform game in many years, as all recent Halo games were released only for Xbox consoles.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Also in this week's Bungie Weekly Update, the developer promised fans that they will know "well in advance" when the upcoming Destiny beta will begin. It's currently scheduled to start <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-public-beta-starts-in-july/1100-6419465/" data-ref-id="1100-6419465">sometime in July</a>, and Bungie teased that, "You'll discover more about exactly when it will be your turn to play….when we make announcements at E3. That's a promise."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"The 'when' will no longer be a mystery. Of course, we'll keep the 'where' and the 'to what extent' closer to our vests," Dague said. Overall, Bungie teased that it is spending a lot of time preparing for E3, noting that the show should be "one hell of a party."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In addition, Bungie teased that Destiny fans will get to try the game's competitive, head-to-head multiplayer mode sometime ahead of launch this September. "Hopefully, you'll be able to experience it first-hand before the game even launches," Bungie said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">This could mean that the Destiny beta will include competitive multiplayer. It could also mean that Bungie will bring Destiny on the road to public shows like Comic-Con or PAX.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Finally, Bungie said a lack of experience with Bungie's Halo games won't be detrimental to your enjoyment of Destiny.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Absolutely not," Dague said. "Destiny is a totally new vision for Bungie. New story. New setting. New heroes. New ways to play and discover other players. For us, it's been a next-gen exploration in every sense. There are those who loved Halo that have tried Destiny and described it as 'coming home.' We're glad to hear that, even though we still have plans to surprise them. The thing for you to remember is that you don't have to grow up in a nice place to enjoy it once you move there."</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 05:12:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-playstation-we-love-our-fans-no-matter-what-platform-they-play-on-bungie-says/1100-6419569/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/darksiders-is-not-dead-says-series-creative-director-as-he-drops-hints-for-darksiders-3/1100-6419568/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6407385" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6407385/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">The creative director for <a href="/darksiders/" data-ref-id="false">Darksiders</a> and <a href="/darksiders-ii/" data-ref-id="false">Darksiders II</a>, Joe Madureira, has hinted that the series may live on.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Answering questions from fans on his <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Joe-Madureira/157043750975722" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a> page, the comic book artist turned his attentions to THQ's Horsemen-based adventure. "[Darksiders] is not dead!!! The new owner, Nordic seems very committed to continuing the series," Madureira exclaimed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Nordic <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nordic-games-gets-darksiders-red-faction/1100-6407362/">scooped up a bevy of THQ properties</a> in a $4.9 million job lot auction back in April 2013. Alongside Darksiders, the Swedish company now owns the rights to Red Faction, MX vs. ATV, Supreme Commander, Full Spectrum Warrior, and more.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Is Maduriera working on Darksiders 3, then? "As far as my involvement, I can't say at this point. Hopefully we will all have exciting news about the franchise soon!!!!!!" In May last year, Madureira <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/darksiders-iii-vision-shared-by-series-former-creative-director/1100-6409101/" data-ref-id="1100-6409101">spoke about the original vision</a> for the third Darksiders title. </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The last entry in the series--for now, at least--was Darksiders II, which was released back in 2012. If the series was to return, it almost certainly wouldn't be helmed by its original developer Vigil Games. After THQ went bankrupt, Crytek acquired key staff to form Crytek USA.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Martin Gaston is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/squidmania" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @squidmania</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 04:42:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/darksiders-is-not-dead-says-series-creative-director-as-he-drops-hints-for-darksiders-3/1100-6419568/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-a-refurbished-32gb-wii-u-for-200-right-now/1100-6419567/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527673-wiiunewrefurb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527673" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527673-wiiunewrefurb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527673"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2527673-wiiunewrefurb.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The <a href="https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/browse/subcategory.jsp?categoryId=cat140077" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">official Nintendo Store</a> is now selling refurbished 32GB Wii U Deluxe Sets, the original version that comes with copies of minigame compilation <a href="/nintendo-land/" data-ref-id="false">Nintendo Land</a>, for $200. Shipping is $5. Standard 32GB Wii U bundles today sell for $300.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The systems are sold as an "Authentic Nintendo Refurbished" unit, and they come with Nintendo's one-year warranty. It may not be bright, shiny, and new (Nintendo warns of "minor cosmetic damages"), but it is guaranteed to be fully functional, Nintendo says.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"We think you will find the standards for Authentic Nintendo Refurbished products are VERY high," Nintendo <a href="https://store.nintendo.com/ng3/us/po/browse/productDetailColorSizePicker.jsp?productId=prod150200" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">said on its website</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The refurbished Wii U bundle includes:</p><ul><li>Wii U console (Black/32GB Internal Storage)</li><li>Wii U GamePad (Black)</li><li>Nintendo Land game disc</li><li>Wii U AC Adapter</li><li>Wii U GamePad AC Adapter</li><li>High Speed HDMI Cable</li><li>Sensor Bar</li></ul><p style="">Of note, these refurbished Wii U systems are not eligible to redeem through Club Nintendo for Coins. Thank you, <a href="http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/120000/nintendo-store---32gb-nintendo-wii-u-deluxe-set-with-nintendo-land-refurbished" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Slickdeals</a>, for the find.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 04:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-a-refurbished-32gb-wii-u-for-200-right-now/1100-6419567/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-heads-andrew-house-and-mark-cerny-to-give-keynote-at-develop-in-july/1100-6419566/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527667-sony.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527667" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2527667-sony.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527667"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2527667-sony.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">PlayStation bosses Andrew House and Mark Cerny will give the keynote address at this summer's Develop gaming conference in Brighton, UK, event organizers announced today. Their talk is titled "20 Years of PlayStation 4, 40 Years of Console Games, and 100 Years to Come."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">As part of the keynote, the industry veterans will recall the origins of the PlayStation brand, speak about how the platform became a household name, and offer insight into where the system--and the industry itself--may be headed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">House is president and group CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment, while Mark Cerny is lead system architect for the PS4. He's not actually a Sony employee, working on the PS4 <a href="http://www.kotaku.com.au/2014/03/a-candid-talk-with-mark-cerny-who-designed-the-ps4-among-other-things/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">only on a contract basis</a>. Develop 2014 runs July 8-10 at the Hilton Metropole.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">You won't have to wait until July, however, to hear about where the PlayStation brand may be headed in the future. Sony just recently announced the exact time and date for its annual E3 press conference: <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-playstation-e3-2014-press-conference-dated-for-june-9-6pm/1100-6419546/" data-ref-id="1100-6419546">June 9 at 6 p.m. PDT</a>.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 04:18:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-heads-andrew-house-and-mark-cerny-to-give-keynote-at-develop-in-july/1100-6419566/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-dogs-ps4-will-run-at-1080p-and-60fps-says-sony/1100-6419565/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1493/14930800/2527642-screen+shot+2014-05-12+at+10.12.45.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527642" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1493/14930800/2527642-screen+shot+2014-05-12+at+10.12.45.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527642"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1493/14930800/2527642-screen+shot+2014-05-12+at+10.12.45.png"></a></figure><p style="">Sony has said that the PlayStation 4 version of <a href="/watch-dogs/" data-ref-id="false">Watch Dogs</a> will run in 1080p at 60 frames per second.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Hack everything as you make your way through Chicago's underground as you experience Watch Dogs in a way that only PS4 can provide," <a href="http://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/watch-dogs-ps4" rel="nofollow">wrote Sony on PlayStation.com</a>, "at 60 frames per second in 1080p."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The site also adds that <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-exclusive-watch-dogs-content-shown-off-in-new-trailer/1100-6418480/">the game's four exclusive PlayStation missions</a> are timed exclusives that will also be available on PC. The PlayStation content also comes with a white suit and a hacking boost pack.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Ubisoft has previously announced a partnership with Nvidia to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-watch-dogs-pc-trailer-shows-off-the-open-world-game-at-its-best/1100-6418902/">ensure the PC version features all sorts of whizzy modern tech</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Watch Dogs will be released for PS4, Xbox One, PC, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3 on May 27. A Wii U version is also on the way, scheduled for release later in 2014.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Martin Gaston is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/squidmania" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @squidmania</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Mon, 12 May 2014 02:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-dogs-ps4-will-run-at-1080p-and-60fps-says-sony/1100-6419565/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-new-releases-kirby-triple-deluxe-to-be-released-alongside-pink-2ds/1100-6419564/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527603-nintendo+2ds+pink+white.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527603" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527603-nintendo+2ds+pink+white.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527603"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2527603-nintendo+2ds+pink+white.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p style="">Nintendo will launch the pink 2DS at Australian retailers this week in conjunction with platform adventure game <a href="/kirby-triple-deluxe/" data-ref-id="false">Kirby: Triple Deluxe</a>.</p><p style="">While the bulk of the game will be a new side-scrolling platformer featuring pink protagonist Kirby, Nintendo has revealed two new additional modes in the game: Kirby Fighters, a Smash Bros.-esque brawler with four players on screen duking it out, and rhythm-based mode named Dedede's Drum Dash.</p><p style="">Kirby: Triple Deluxe was <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/kirby-triple-deluxe-review/1900-6415743/" data-ref-id="1900-6415743">well-received in GameSpot's review</a>, praised for its use of 3D level design, aesthetics, and rich content.</p><p style="">Nintendo's handheld 2DS console gets a new colour offering this week, with the launch of the pink 2DS. The console was first released in October last year in the red and white as well as the black and blue colour schemes. The console is able to launch all 3DS and DS games, sans the stereoscopic 3D effect.</p><p style="">For more details on games out this week, check out the full list below.</p><p style=""> </p><p style=""><b>May 14, 2014</b></p><p style=""><a href="/minecraft/" data-ref-id="false">Minecraft: PlayStation 3 Edition</a> (PS3)</p><p style=""><b>May 15, 2014</b></p><p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/bound-by-flame/" data-ref-id="false">Bound By Flame</a> (PS4, 360, PS3, PC)</p><p style=""><b>May 17, 2014</b></p><p style=""><a href="/kirby-triple-deluxe/" data-ref-id="false">Kirby: Triple Deluxe</a> (3DS)</p><p style="">Nintendo 2DS Pink</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Zorine Te is an associate editor at GameSpot, and you can follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ztharli" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @ztharli</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Sun, 11 May 2014 23:30:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/au-new-releases-kirby-triple-deluxe-to-be-released-alongside-pink-2ds/1100-6419564/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/braum-the-heart-of-freljord-league-of-legends-cham/2300-6418751/ Meet Braum a new champion in League of Legends, who helps shields your allies and stuns your foes. Learn more about Braum in this League of Legends champion spotlight. Sun, 11 May 2014 20:44:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/braum-the-heart-of-freljord-league-of-legends-cham/2300-6418751/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-ps-vita-games/1100-6419563/ <p style="">With the slimmer iteration of the PlayStation Vita launching in North America, now is as good time as any to check out the catalogue of games available for Sony's handheld console. We've put together a list of some the best games currently out on the Vita to keep your handheld gaming experience going. Keep checking back on this page to see what our updated picks for best games on the Vita are. In the meantime, let us know what you think of our current choices in the comments below.</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527496-lbp_vita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527496" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527496-lbp_vita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527496"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2527496-lbp_vita.jpg"></a><figcaption>Click below to see more screens from our top Vita games.</figcaption></figure><figure data-embed-type="gallery" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527498-danganronpa1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527499-dragonscrown1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527500-ffx_1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527501-guacamelee.jpeg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527502-hotlinemiami.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527503-lumines.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527504-mgshdedition.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527505-mortal+kombat+vita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527507-olliollivigta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527498,1300-2527499,1300-2527500,1300-2527501,1300-2527502,1300-2527503,1300-2527504,1300-2527505,1300-2527507" data-resize-urls="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527498-danganronpa1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527499-dragonscrown1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527500-ffx_1.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527501-guacamelee.jpeg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527502-hotlinemiami.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527503-lumines.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527504-mgshdedition.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527505-mortal+kombat+vita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527507-olliollivigta.jpg" data-resized="" data-resize-url=""><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527498-danganronpa1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527498" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527498-danganronpa1.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527499-dragonscrown1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527499" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527499-dragonscrown1.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527500-ffx_1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527500" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527500-ffx_1.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527501-guacamelee.jpeg" data-ref-id="1300-2527501" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527501-guacamelee.jpeg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527502-hotlinemiami.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527502" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527502-hotlinemiami.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527503-lumines.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527503" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527503-lumines.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527504-mgshdedition.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527504" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527504-mgshdedition.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527505-mortal+kombat+vita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527505" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527505-mortal+kombat+vita.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527507-olliollivigta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527507" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527507-olliollivigta.jpg"></a></figure><h4><a href="/dangan-ronpa/" data-ref-id="false">Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc</a></h4><p style="">"Danganronpa is an excellent adventure with a story that celebrates the human spirit, even during the darkest times, and that optimistic viewpoint made me smile even when everything seemed to be going wrong." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/danganronpa-trigger-happy-havoc-review/1900-6415662/">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/dragons-crown/" data-ref-id="false">Dragon's Crown</a></h4><p style="">"With so many goals to pursue, Dragon's Crown is much larger than most beat-'em-ups, and more action-packed than most role-playing games. It's both beautiful and captivating in its style and execution, and overall, it's a great hybrid of two very different genres." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/dragons-crown-review/1900-6412372/" data-ref-id="1900-6412372">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster/" data-ref-id="false">Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD</a></h4><p style="">"Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster is a meticulous refurbishment of one of Square Enix's strongest properties. Both games stand the test of time and are worth the admittedly significant time investment, even if you don't hold a deep-rooted, nostalgic association to the original releases." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/final-fantasy-x-x-2-hd-remaster-review/1900-6415711/" data-ref-id="1900-6415711">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/guacamelee/" data-ref-id="false">Guacamelee!</a></h4><p style="">"Guacamelee is one of the strongest games on the PlayStation Network, period. The responsive controls and a grin-inducing sense of humor make it near impossible to put down, and the expressive use of color will warm the hearts of even the most cynical among us." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/guacamelee-gold-edition-review/1900-6412786/" data-ref-id="1900-6412786">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/hotline-miami/" data-ref-id="false">Hotline Miami</a></h4><p style="">"Hotline Miami's vague and unsatisfying ending may irritate some, but it shouldn't stop you from enjoying this wonderful barrage of the senses. Hotline Miami is a discotheque of death that's very hard to walk away from, and a fantastic twitch shooter with a confident sense of style." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/hotline-miami-review/1900-6410681/" data-ref-id="1900-6410681">Read our review</a></p><p style=""> </p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527489-limbo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527489" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527489-limbo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527489"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2527489-limbo.jpg"></a><figcaption>Limbo prompts questions such as, "Who would put a bear trap up there?"</figcaption></figure><h4><a href="/limbo/" data-ref-id="false">Limbo</a></h4><p style="">"This is a delicately crafted adventure whose elements tie seamlessly together. The fact that you can finish the entire game in just a few hours is disappointing only because it's so difficult to pull yourself away once you've been sucked in." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/limbo-review/1900-6409490/" data-ref-id="1900-6409490">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/littlebigplanet-ps-vita/" data-ref-id="false">Little Big Planet PS Vita</a></h4><p style="">"This is the game that your Vita has been waiting for. For months, the shiny handheld has been aching to show you what it's really capable of, and with the arrival of Little Big Planet PS Vita, it finally has an opportunity to do so." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/little-big-planet-ps-vita-review/1900-6396715/" data-ref-id="1900-6396715">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/lumines-electronic-symphony/" data-ref-id="false">Lumines Electronic Symphony</a></h4><p style="">"The original game's Puzzle mode, in which you were challenged to create various shapes from the falling blocks, is unfortunately absent, but Lumines: Electronic Symphony is still very much a complete package." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lumines-electronic-symphony-review/1900-6350796/" data-ref-id="1900-6350796">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/metal-gear-solid-hd-edition/" data-ref-id="false">Metal Gear Solid HD Collection</a></h4><p style="">"In the case of Metal Gear Solid HD Collection, not only are we treated to excellent ports of timeless gaming gems, but the added features are, for the most part, justifiable and unique enough to warrant yet another purchase of these games you've likely played or owned in the past" -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/metal-gear-solid-hd-collection-review/1900-6384756/" data-ref-id="1900-6384756">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/mortal-kombat-2011/" data-ref-id="false">Mortal Kombat</a></h4><p style="">"Mortal Kombat is one of the most complete fighting games around--not to mention one of the bloodiest. It's visually impressive too, rendering the gory action at an impressively smooth frame rate, even if it does lack some of the finer detail and anti-aliasing of the console versions." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mortal-kombat-review/1900-6374174/" data-ref-id="1900-6374174">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/olliolli/" data-ref-id="false">OlliOlli</a></h4><p style="">"OlliOlli is a great fit for the portable. Its bite-size stages are great for quick play sessions when you've got only a few minutes to spare, and mastering all the game's challenges takes awhile if you want to hunker down for longer periods of time." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/olliolli-review/1900-6415646/" data-ref-id="1900-6415646">Read our review</a></p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/mig/2/2/5/2/2012252-641695_20121003_003.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2012252" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/mig/2/2/5/2/2012252-641695_20121003_003.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2012252"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/mig/2/2/5/2/2012252-641695_20121003_003.jpg"></a><figcaption>Fostering social relationships makes up a large part of Persona 4 Golden.</figcaption></figure><h4><a href="/persona-4-golden/" data-ref-id="false">Persona 4 Golden</a></h4><p style="">"Persona 4 remains one of the most engaging, thoughtful, and enjoyable RPGs of recent years. Persona 4 Golden's well-thought-out and well-implemented augmentations serve to make an already fantastic game even better, resulting in a superlative game experience that belongs in any Vita game library." --<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/persona-4-golden-review/1900-6400482/" data-ref-id="1900-6400482"> Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/rayman-legends/" data-ref-id="false">Rayman Legends</a></h4><p style="">"Fueled by smooth platforming, striking visuals, wacky situations, and infectious beats, Rayman Legends is a nifty platformer that exudes unabashed delight." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rayman-legends-review/1900-6413616/" data-ref-id="1900-6413616">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/sound-shapes/" data-ref-id="false">Sound Shapes</a></h4><p style="">"No matter how you choose to play, Sound Shapes goes beyond its inventive musical premise to keep you invested. The platforming is just as well executed as the score, and the flexible editor lets you extend the life of this game indefinitely. Sound Shapes is an impressive adventure that's as much fun to play as it is to listen to." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/sound-shapes-review/1900-6391004/" data-ref-id="1900-6391004">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/spelunky/" data-ref-id="false">Spelunky</a></h4><p style="">"After first surfacing on the Xbox 360 and PC, Spelunky has finally found its ideal match on the Vita. Being able to spend a few minutes excavating whenever the mood strikes you works incredibly well for a game in which death is quick and severe, and the big screen and solid controls ensure that even longer play sessions are an utter delight." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/spelunky-review/1900-6413805/" data-ref-id="1900-6413805">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/tearaway/" data-ref-id="false">Tearaway</a></h4><p style="">"Tearaway's most lasting feature is not within the game itself, but through the inclusion of printable blueprints. It's just a shame that one of the Vita's best experiences feels as long as a piece of paper is thick." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/tearaway-review/1900-6415564/" data-ref-id="1900-6415564">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/terraria/" data-ref-id="false">Terraria</a></h4><p style="">"Terraria is a perfect fit on the Vita. Playing this adventure on a handheld is a huge bonus to a game that was already incredibly well made. It takes a special game to make you fully care about all the little activities you're taking part in while still keeping your eye on a faraway prize, and Terraria deftly balances those ideas." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/terraria-review/1900-6415621/" data-ref-id="1900-6415621">Read our review</a></p><p style=""> </p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527497-txk_vita.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527497" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527497-txk_vita.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527497"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2527497-txk_vita.png"></a><figcaption>Click below to see more screens from our top Vita games.</figcaption></figure><figure data-embed-type="gallery" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527508-raymanlegendsvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527509-spelunkyvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527510-tearawayvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527511-umvc3_vita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527512-ysmemoriesofcelceta.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527513-zeroescapevirtueslastreward.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527514-soundshapes.png,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527515-terraria_vita.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527508,1300-2527509,1300-2527510,1300-2527511,1300-2527512,1300-2527513,1300-2527514,1300-2527515" data-resize-urls="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527508-raymanlegendsvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527509-spelunkyvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527510-tearawayvita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527511-umvc3_vita.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527512-ysmemoriesofcelceta.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527513-zeroescapevirtueslastreward.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527514-soundshapes.jpg,http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527515-terraria_vita.jpg" data-resized="" data-resize-url=""><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527508-raymanlegendsvita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527508" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527508-raymanlegendsvita.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527509-spelunkyvita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527509" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527509-spelunkyvita.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527510-tearawayvita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527510" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527510-tearawayvita.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527511-umvc3_vita.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527511" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527511-umvc3_vita.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527512-ysmemoriesofcelceta.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527512" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527512-ysmemoriesofcelceta.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527513-zeroescapevirtueslastreward.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527513" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527513-zeroescapevirtueslastreward.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527514-soundshapes.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527514" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527514-soundshapes.jpg"></a><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2527515-terraria_vita.png" data-ref-id="1300-2527515" ><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/square_avatar/280/2802776/2527515-terraria_vita.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><h4><a href="/txk/" data-ref-id="false">TxK</a></h4><p style="">"Despite the occasional frustration of visual pollution, all the aspects of TxK come together to make it a wonderful merger of what made an arcade classic fun and what makes modern twitch-based games enthralling." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/txk-review/1900-6415666/" data-ref-id="1900-6415666">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3/" data-ref-id="false">Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3</a></h4><p style="">"Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3 for the Vita may feel inviting at first, but when you sink a little deeper, you discover a game in which victory and defeat hinge on a fine line. It's a high-risk, high-reward system that buries you in a brightly colored light show at the slightest misstep." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ultimate-marvel-vs-capcom-3-review/1900-6351040/" data-ref-id="1900-6351040">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/ys-memories-of-celceta/" data-ref-id="false">Ys: Memories of Celceta</a></h4><p style="">"Taken strictly on its own merits, however, Ys: Memories of Celceta is a wonderful adventure. It's great fun to wander in the forests and dungeons, bashing foes and finding lost treasures to uncover ancient secrets." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/ys-memories-of-celceta-review/1900-6415598/" data-ref-id="1900-6415598">Read our review</a></p><h4><a href="/zero-escape-virtues-last-reward/" data-ref-id="false">Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward</a></h4><p style="">"As fun and challenging as the brainteasers in the room escapes are, they're merely dressing for the fantastic writing, memorable characters, and stunning plot twists that could only be presented successfully in a game format. This is an adventure that fans of the genre--or those who appreciate quality storytelling in general--should not miss." -- <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/zero-escape-virtues-last-reward-review/1900-6398932/" data-ref-id="1900-6398932">Read our review</a></p><p style=""> </p><p style=""><em>* GameSpot's Best Of Lists will be updated periodically as new games worthy of inclusion are released on their respective platforms.</em></p> Sun, 11 May 2014 17:18:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-best-ps-vita-games/1100-6419563/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-taking-a-huge-amount-of-multiplayer-games-offline-next-month/1100-6419562/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2527458-0474251914-95791.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527458" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2527458-0474251914-95791.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2527458"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1535/15354745/2527458-0474251914-95791.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style="">Electronic Arts' <a href="http://www.ea.com/1/service-updates" rel="nofollow">Online Services Updates page</a> has added a long list of games that will lose online functionality come June 30.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Some of the notable games on the list include Battlefield 2 (PC), Battlefield 1942 (PC, Mac), Battlefield 2142 (PC, Mac), Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (PC, Mac), Crysis 2 (PC), Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 (PC), Neverwinter Nights 2 (PC, Mac), and Star Wars: Battlefront II (PC and PlayStation 2).</p><p dir="ltr" style="">According to EA, the games are losing online functionality on June 30, a full month after the GameSpy shutdown. Crytek, for example, already confirmed that both <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/crysis-and-crysis-2-pc-multiplayer-going-offline-at-the-end-of-the-month/1100-6419002/">Crysis and Crysis 2 will go offline May 31</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Since GameSpy's announcement, our teams have been working to evaluate options to keep services up and running," <a href="http://www.ea.com/news/update-on-ea-titles-hosted-on-gamespy" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">EA said on its website</a>. "Unfortunately, due to technical challenges and concerns about the player experience, we do not have a solution at this time. Online services for EA games on the GameSpy platform will be closed down at the end of June.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"We know some of these games are still fan favorites, including Battlefield 2, Battlefield 1942, Medal of Honor: Allied Assault and Command & Conquer games. We are still investigating community-supported options to preserve online functionality for these titles, such as multiplayer. Significant technical hurdles remain, and at this time we don't have anything to announce."</p><p style=""><a href="https://twitter.com/OriginInsider/statuses/453955565182783488" rel="nofollow">EA's official Origin Twitter account</a> also previously said that it was working on transitioning Battlefield 2, Battlefield 2142, and Battlefield Bad Company 2 to a different solution, but that there were still hurdles ahead. Bad Company 2 is not on the list of games losing online services.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Other companies affected by the May 31 GameSpy shutdown, like <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/borderlands-ps3-going-offline-next-month/1100-6419135/">2K</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-5-unaffected-by-gamespy-shutdown-some-rockstar-games-not-so-lucky/1100-6419301/">Rockstar</a>, have said which games they're transitioning to a different solution and which will go offline. Some games, like <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-1-pc-s-online-multiplayer-will-survive-despite-gamespy-shutdown/1100-6419388/">Halo: Combat Evolved</a> for the PC, Star Wars: Battlefront II, and Battlefield 1942 will live on thanks to <a href="http://www.gameranger.com/" rel="nofollow">GameRanger</a>, which allows gamers to host their own servers for a wide range of computer games, including some being affected by the GameSpy shutdown.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Here's the full list of EA games losing Online Services on June 30:</p><ul><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Battlefield 1942 for PC and Mac (including The Road to Rome and Secret Weapons of WW2 expansions)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Battlefield 2 for PC (including Special Forces expansion)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Battlefield 2: Modern Combat for PlayStation 2</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Battlefield 2142 for PC and Mac (including Northern Strike expansion)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Battlefield Vietnam for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Bejeweled (r) 2 for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Bulletstorm for PlayStation 3</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Command & Conquer 3: Tiberium Wars for PC and Mac (including Kane's Wrath expansion)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Command & Conquer: Generals for PC and Mac (including Zero Hour expansion)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 for PC and Mac</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Crysis 2 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Crysis for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Crysis Wars for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Dracula - Undead Awakening for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Dragon Sakura for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">EA Sports 06 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">F1 2002 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">FIFA Soccer 08 (KOR) for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">FIFA Soccer 08 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">FIFA Soccer 09 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">FIFA Soccer 10 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">FIFA Street 3 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Full Spectrum Warrior: Ten Hammers for PlayStation 2</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Global Operations for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">GREEN DAY: ROCK BAND for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">James Bond: Nightfire for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Madden NFL 08 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Madden NFL 09 for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Master of Orion III for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Medal of Honor: Allied Assault for PC and Mac (including Breakthrough and Spearhead expansions)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">MySims Party for Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">MySims Racing for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">MySims SkyHeroes for the Wii and DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">NASCAR Sim Racing for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">NASCAR Thunder 2003 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">NASCAR Thunder 2004 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit 2 for PC</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Need for Speed: ProStreet for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Need for Speed: Undercover for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Neverwinter Nights 2 for PC and Mac</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Neverwinter Nights for PC, Mac and Linux (including Hordes of the Underdark and Shadows of Undrentide expansions)</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">SimCity Creator for Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Skate It for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Sneezies for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Spore Creatures for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Spore Hero Arena for Nintendo DS</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Star Wars: Battlefront for PC and PlayStation 2</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">Star Wars: Battlefront II for PC and PlayStation 2</p></li><li dir="ltr"><p dir="ltr" style="">THE BEATLES: ROCK BAND for the Wii</p></li><li dir="ltr">Tiger Woods PGA Tour 08 for Nintendo DS</li></ul><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Emanuel Maiberg is a freelance writer. You can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/emanuelmaiberg" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @emanuelmaiberg</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/116710591398405257934/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Google+</a>.<br /></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p style=""><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></p><p style=""> </p></td></tr></tbody></table> Sun, 11 May 2014 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-taking-a-huge-amount-of-multiplayer-games-offline-next-month/1100-6419562/

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