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First WWE 2K15 Gameplay Footage Revealed

The first actual gameplay footage of WWE 2K15 was leaked out to the web during this year’s Gamescom convention in Germany. The footage features WWE Superstars Randy Orton facing off against Cesaro and shows off the new graphics engine provided by 2K  Sports. Details have been trickling out this month via IGN regarding the changed… Continue reading First WWE 2K15 Gameplay Footage Revealed

Bioware announces new 4v1 Online Action RPG: Shadow Realms

After months of teasing trailers of youths displaying amazing powers with the slug line, “You’ve been chosen,” Bioware has finally given us a bit more information with their newest trailer. Shadow Realms is being described as a 4v1 Story-Driven Online Action RPG in which four players will team up against the (player controlled) “Shadowlord.”  This… Continue reading Bioware announces new 4v1 Online Action RPG: Shadow Realms

Feast On These New Dead Island 2 Screens and Trailer

Deep Silver has released a few new screenshots as well as the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming zombie opus Dead Island 2, as part of the 2014 Gamescom event in Germany. The trailer takes place in Los Angeles and showcases the numerous inventive ways in which you will be taking out the undead. Dead… Continue reading Feast On These New Dead Island 2 Screens and Trailer

Rise of the Tomb Raider is a Timed Exclusive

Microsoft Head of Xbox Division Phil Spencer confirmed in an interview today that Rise of the Tomb Raider is a “timed exclusive.” Speaking with Eurogamer, Spencer said “Yes, the deal has a duration. I didn’t buy it. I don’t own the franchise.” Spencer also noted; “What they do with the franchise in the long run is… Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider is a Timed Exclusive

Rise of the Tomb Raider becomes Xbox One Exclusive

Microsoft has announced that Rise of the Tomb Raider, the follow-up to 2013’s well received reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise, will now release “Holiday 2015” exclusively on Xbox One. The announcement came as part of Microsoft’s press briefing at the 2014 Gamescom event, Europe’s largest convention of gaming publishers and developers. (For those unfamiliar,… Continue reading Rise of the Tomb Raider becomes Xbox One Exclusive

PS4 Update 2.0 Coming This Fall

Prepare yourselves, an update is coming! At Sony’s Gamescom press conference Sony announced an impending software update. What’s included in the upcoming update are items that have been hinted at E3, promised since the launch of the PS4, and requested by users. First on the agenda of the update is the addition of Share Play,… Continue reading PS4 Update 2.0 Coming This Fall

Surgeon Simulator: Coming Soon to PS4

In celebration of Surgeon Simulator 2013‘s anniversary, Bossa Studios is releasing Surgeon Simulator: Anniversary Edition for the Sony PlayStation 4. The popular Steam game puts the user in a simulation where they have to perform surgery in different scenarios. The game is played in first person, each finger of the protagonists hands being controlled independently.… Continue reading Surgeon Simulator: Coming Soon to PS4

Mario Kart 8 to get Free Mercedes-Benz DLC

Players will soon be able to add some style and luxury to their Mario Kart 8 experience because Nintendo has announced that they will be releasing new Mercedes-Benz themed DLC for the Wii U racer. Starting on August 27th, Mario Kart 8 owners will be able to download three different Mercedes-Benz karts; the GLA, the… Continue reading Mario Kart 8 to get Free Mercedes-Benz DLC

Monopoly: Legend of Zelda Edition Coming September 15

USAopoly will release a new Legend of Zelda themed version of the storied Monopoly board game this September, according to a product listing on GameStop.com. Iconic Monopoly properties Like Boardwalk and Park Ave will be changed to classic Legend of Zelda themed locals such as the Temple of Time and the Deku Tree. The special… Continue reading Monopoly: Legend of Zelda Edition Coming September 15

Assassin’s Creed: Rogue Trailer and Release Date

Earlier this year, when images of a new Assassin’s Creed game were leaked, Ubisoft responded by releasing the “Let Them Eat Cake” trailer and officially announced the PlayStation4 and Xbox One only game, Assassin’s Creed Unity.  However, there was conjecture about the possibility of a second game, as Ubisoft already had an Xbox360 and PS3 project,… Continue reading Assassin’s Creed: Rogue Trailer and Release Date

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Cosplay Contest Underway

Developer CD Projekt Red has announced a new cosplay competition in honor of the forthcoming third game in the Witcher series: Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. The contest gives Witcher fans a chance to cosplay as their favorite characters for a chance to win a variety of prizes including; cash, free copies of the Witcher 3… Continue reading The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Cosplay Contest Underway

EA Announces EA Access: Online Service

EA has announced that they are partnering with Microsoft to launch a new online subscription based service; EA Access, for the Xbox One later this year. The new service, which will run $4.99 a month, will offer players direct access to past and current EA titles, as well as give them a chance to try upcoming games before… Continue reading EA Announces EA Access: Online Service

Report: GameStop to Offer Credit Card

National retailer GameStop is preparing to introduce their own store credit card; according to a report leaked to Destructoid earlier today. GameStop will reportedly link the new card with their Power-Up Rewards program and will offer current members between 5,000 and 15,000 points as an incentive to sign up, depending on whether you have a… Continue reading Report: GameStop to Offer Credit Card

Battlefield Hardline Delayed till 2015

Visceral Games has announced that the next game in the Battlefield series; Battlefield Hardline has been delayed until “early 2015,” according to an explanation on the Battlefield Blog. Karl Magnus Troedsson, the Vice President of DICE games cited their desire to incorporate ideas generated by player feedback from the recent Battlefield Hardline beta as the… Continue reading Battlefield Hardline Delayed till 2015