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Syrian Electronic Army hacks Microsoft's official Xbox Support Twitter account

By Jenna Pitcher on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

The Syrian Electronic Army hacked Microsoft's official Xbox Support Twitter account over the weekend as a part of a larger campaign targeted towards the corporation. The series of posts by the SEA included tweets such as "Syrian Electronic Army Was Here via @Official_SEA16 #SEA" and "From #SEA.. Game On! via @Official_SEA16." The tweets were deleted from the Xbox Support account within an hour of going live. The SEA also posted a screenshot via its Twitter account apparently showing that the group had access to the Xbox Support account. The SEA also targeted the official Microsoft News Twitter account, as well as the corporation's TechNet Blogs. A Microsoft spokesperson told Mashable that it is aware of the attacks against the Xbox Support and Microsoft News Twitter accounts and "can...

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By Michael McWhertor on Jan 08, 2014 01.08.14

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Titanfall maps can be packed with nearly 50 combatants including AI, players and Titans

By Brian Crecente on Jan 09, 2014 01.09.14

A 12-player headcount in matches of Titanfall is the sweet spot for the game, the title's lead designer tells Polygon. Any less and things threaten to get boring. Any more and the game becomes so intense it's off-putting.But that doesn't mean matches will be limited to teams of six running around trying to take one another out. Each map also supports up to 12 AI-controlled characters per side and each of a match's six player-controlled characters can, in theory, have a Titan following them like over-protective, weaponized pets. So counting AI, counting players and counting Titans in guard or follow mode, a match can feature nearly 50 characters trying to kill one another. But the decision to keep the player count to six per side wasn't based as much on worries about a crowded...
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One of the stars of the Awesome Games Done Quick charity event explains why he can't stop playing The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.

Making money as a Zelda speed runner

By Roland Li on Jan 09, 2014 01.09.14

Cosmo Wright is one of the few people in the world who can make a living playing video games. But unlike the professional gamers who battle against other humans in DOTA 2 and StarCraft 2, Wright's renown comes from capitalizing on the glitches of childhood classics. Wright is one of the most popular video game speed runners. He tries to defeat games like The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Castlevania 64 and Super Monkey Ball as quickly as possible. Aside from having impeccable mechanical skill, Wright's knowledge of a game's coding flaws — and how to exploit them — means that he can do things that seem impossible. In Zelda games, the hero Link can blast across mountains by standing near bombs, come back from the dead and teleport across space and time. These newfound...
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Team Meat teases Mew-Genics gameplay with birthing GIF

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

Team Meat released the "first ever in-game footage" of its upcoming title, Mew-Genics, as a kitten-birthing GIF on its blog. The GIF, which you can view below, features a pregnant cat giving birth to her first litter while the father looks on. Although kittens change when they "evolve or grow up," the post reads, both cats show similar traits to their parents. "The rest is unknown in the GIF," the post reads. "We don't know how the kitten will act, what it will look like when he grows up. His head, eyes and tail will change when he hits puberty, his nose might appear and his voice may change." As revealed previously, a cat's development will also be impacted by its personal stats, environment, personality and more. Mew-Genics is currently being developed for Steam, iOS and Android....
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Ys: Memories of Celceta review: don't forget

By Philip Kollar on Jan 09, 2014 01.09.14

Ys: Memories of Celceta is developer Nihon Falcom's first shot at the big leagues. Nihon Falcom has been around for over 30 years, and it's been developing iterations of the Ys series for over 25 of them. But all that work has remained relatively obscure — even the best games in the Ys series are footnotes in RPG history. The same fate may await Memories of Celceta ... but it shouldn't. It captures the nostalgic essence of classic RPGs, but it trades the sometimes clunky mechanics of older games for a deep, responsive combat system. Nihon Falcom has built the most approachable and smartly designed Ys game ever. Ys: Memories of Celceta technically serves as a reboot of two 1993 releases — Ys 4: Dawn of Ys and Ys 4: Mask of the Sun. That history is less intimidating than it...
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Fan-made film pits Link against an evil wizard and a dark mask

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

A fan-made film from YouTube channel Mars Rising follows The Legend of Zelda hero Link as he faces off against the evil wizard Agahnim. After discovering the Happy Mask Man's pack, Link accidentally uncovers the Dark mask, a strange item with malicious powers. Once revealed, Agahnim turns out to be the least of Link's concerns. Watch the short film above to find out what happens. More of Mars Rising's video game spoofs and fan films are available on its YouTube channel.
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CES 2014: The Steam Machines, PS4 news and crazy peripherals

By Brian Crecente on Jan 07, 2014 01.07.14

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Burrito-based Ludum Dare roguelike expanded into a full game

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

The creators of Ludum Dare 27 entry Taquito Tower: The Burrito Galaxy Bean Saga 30X6, have expanded the project into a full game on Steam Greenlight known as Burrito Galaxy 64. Burrito Galaxy 64 (full title Burrito Galaxy 64: Mega-Tortilla Bean Saga 30X6 - Planetoid SAL-5A XIV Directors Cut: Extreme Edition: Push it to the limit-PRO) is a multi-genre game that includes aspects of shooters, dungeon crawlers and arcade-style titles. According to the developer, the full version fixes the "hold this button to attack" aspects of the game and includes new items and a story. The original game, Taquito Tower, dropped players into the shoes of Gauc, a young hero who crash-lands on a tower-shaped planet. Players are given "only a burrito and a strong back hand" to survive the tower as long as...
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Train Jam 2014 turns game development into a traveling affair

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 3:01p 01.12.14

Train Jam 2014, a 52-hour game jam held on a train traveling from Chicago to San Francisco, will take place March 13-15. According to the jam's site, the event is a way to gather developers heading to the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco and create games along the way. Developers will arrive before GDC kicks off on March 17, which is intended to give attendees "wiggle room to setup their booths." Coach class tickets for the event are available for $180 per person (previously $165), and those interested must commit by Jan. 20. Return trips are not covered for the event. Sign-ups and ticketing information are available on the event's website. Train Jam is being organized by Adriel Wallick, an indie game developer based in Boston.
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The Choices 2013 Bundle adds indie sim Bientôt l'été

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 2:00p 01.12.14

The Choices 2013 Bundle, Indie Royale's latest collection of discounted titles, now includes Tale of Tales' game for two, Bientôt l'été. In Bientôt l'été, players explore surreal surroundings while searching for phrases from French novelist Marguerite Duras. Once these words are captured, players can use them in conversations with other players or AI-controller characters. "Two players who pretend to be lovers," the game's description reads. "They pretend to be lovers separated from each other by lightyears of deep space ... A surreal game of chess becomes the apparatus through which they, man and woman, can talk. The words they have were given to them, as they have always been to lovers everywhere." Bientôt l'été is available for Mac and Windows via Desura and Steam. The...
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Biblical role-playing game turns to Kickstarter for funding

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 1:00p 01.12.14

Phoenix Interactive Studios is currently collecting funds via Kickstarter for single-player role-playing game Bible Chronicles: The Call of Abraham. The Call of Abraham is rooted in Biblical stories and was created with the help of an advisory team made of pastor and ministry leaders. Players take on the role of a fictional member of Abraham's caravan; they'll explore stories and conflicts from the Bible while searching for ways to avoid violence. "Of course, there is violence in the Bible, but even when the main character must kill a rabid wolf attacking Abraham's sheep, or run into battle, there is always a just cause and you are only able to engage in activities that are honorable," the game's page reads. "And on occasions where there is a better alternative to violence, you are...
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SimCity modding rules detailed by Maxis

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

SimCity modders cannot sell their content, affect multiplayer features or modify executable files when creating new content, Maxis announced via the game's website. According to the post, guidelines are in place to maintain the "safety and integrity" of the game while still being clear about modder rights. "EA reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to revoke permission to use, distribute or make mods at any time, to disable any mod within SimCity and to take disciplinary action against players who harm the experience of others," the post reads. Mods that "affect the simulation for multiplayer games or multiplayer features," infringe on other properties or break any rules listed on the website will be removed. "We encourage you to create, redistribute, and consume mods for S...
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EverQuest Next Landmark dev diary details advanced building

By Megan Farokhmanesh at 10:01a 01.12.14

The latest developer diary for EverQuest Next's creation tool, EverQuest Landmark, demonstrates advanced techniques players can use to build. According to lead building and UI designer Jake Sones and associate producer Eric Smith, there are several changes and new features to take note of. The game's selection tools have been modified; once a selection has been made, players can move that highlighted box as they see fit. Other improvements include the ability to make structures float, a mirror option and a grid system that will allow players to edge pieces more easily. "You don't have to worry about getting it right along the edge or worry about something hanging off," Smith said. "It just snaps to grid and you can build really quickly." However, players can also choose to go...
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Action RPG A Wizard’s Lizard to launch Jan. 22

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 12, 2014 01.12.14

Lost Decade Games' upcoming action role-playing game, A Wizard's Lizard, will be available Jan. 22 for Linux, Mac and Windows PC, the developer recently announced. A Wizard's Lizard, previously known as Crypt Run, was funded via Kickstarter in August 2013. Described as a game for fans of The Legend of Zelda, Gauntlet and The Binding if Isaac, A Wizard's Lizard stars the titular pet as he explores procedurally generated dungeons to save his master. In addition to dungeon crawling, players also rescue townsfolk and recover stolen artifacts. The game is currently collecting votes via Steam Greenlight. Watch the trailer below to see it in action. A Wizard's Lizard is currently available for pre-order through the game's website for $12, 20 percent off its final price. According to the...
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Riot adds email verification to League of Legends

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

League of Legends now features email verification for "any and all" changes to account credentials, developer Riot Games recently announced. According to Riot, the new system will send an email to the player's verified account whenever a change is made. To activate email verification, those interested must enable it by heading to the League of Legends website and establishing a secure address. "Baddies won't be able to change a single credential on your account without also having access to your verified email account," the post reads. "This is just a first step — we're looking into many more security features to keep your account details safe like SMS protection and more, so stay tuned." Those who register an email account will receive a 4-win IP boost, Riot added. The full post...
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Papo & Yo dev posts public response to five-page fan letter

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

Minority Media, the developer behind fantasy adventure title Papo & Yo, posted a personalized response to a "powerful" anonymous letter sent to its office. Community manager Rommel Romero responded on behalf of the team. According to Romero's post, the letter was a five-page, hand-written message "signed with music notes and a heart.""We called a meeting and I read them your gripping story out loud," Romero wrote. "I had to stop every other paragraph to regain my composure; your story is an overwhelming one and your courage is inspiring. "Being a small company, our path is filled with many challenges and the energy we get from our community of fans helps us push forward. When I was finished reading your letter to the team and I looked back at them, I saw in their faces that you had...

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Yakuza Restoration to feature brothel visits, minigames

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

Yakuza Restoration, known as Yakuza Ishin in Japan, will allow players to visit brothels and udon shops, among other recreational activities, Gematsu reports. Restoration is a "side story" from the main Yakuza franchise. The game is set in the mid-19th century and follows real-life historical figure Sakamoto Ryoma. During their time with the game, players will be able to stir characters to sing in a special bar, participate in time-based dance games, place bets on chicken races and more. The game also features a red light district in Kyoto, where players can participate in drinking contests, shooting games and rock-paper-scissors for "sexy" scenes. Yakuza Restoration was announced for a Japan release in August 2013. The game will launch Feb. 22 in Japan for PlayStation 3 and...
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Pulp Fiction reimagined as an arcade title

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

YouTube channel CineFix, best known for its "8-Bit Cinema" gamification of Hollywood blockbusters, recently gave cult class Pulp Fiction an arcade makeover. The classic game version of Pulp Fiction touches on several of the film's infamous scenes, including the unfortunate incident with Marvin and Mia's shocking resuscitation. You can watch the video above for more. More of CineFix's 8-Bit Cinema series, including retro takes on The Hunger Games, The Shining and Thor, are available on its YouTube channel.
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Oculus Rift 'Crystal Cove' intended as a seated experience

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

The latest Oculus Rift prototype, dubbed Crystal Cove, is intended to be a seated experience, according to a recent video Q&A; with Oculus founder Palmer Luckey and VP of products Nate Mitchell. Oculus unveiled Crystal Cove during CES 2014. The headset includes positional tracking and an OLED display that enables a more comfortable experience. Taking questions from RedditGames, Luckey and Mitchell expanded more on the newly announced headset. "For Crystal Cove, it's going to be just the seated experience," Mitchell said. "We don't have any announcements to make right now for the consumer version." Luckey added that implementing positional tracking that could move over large spaces is a tactical problem that will be difficult to solve. "We think that what we have right now is pretty...
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Dark Souls Café opens in Japan

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

The Dark Souls Café is now open in Tokyo, Japan, and gives customers the chance to live out the game's food fantasies. The café features a menu inspired by the series, including Estus (beer), roasted mushroom people (sautéed king oyster mushroom) and ring of stone (onion rings). You can view more images of the café through Dengeki Online. The fantasy-themed eatery was announced last December and is the result of a collaboration between Toyko's usually Australian-themed Oz Café and Dark Souls developer From Software. The next entry in the franchise, Dark Souls 2, is expected to launch March 11 for PlayStation 3, Windows PC and Xbox 360. For more on the game, read our interview with co-director Yui Tanimura or our hands-on impressions.
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Need for Speed trailer goes behind the scenes of the movie

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

A new trailer for the upcoming film adaptation of the Need for Speed franchise offers a behind-the-scenes look at production. The video, which you can watch above, features Breaking Bad actor Aaron Paul, director Scott Waugh and more talking about their experiences making the film. According to Waugh, Need for Speed is a story of revenge and redemption featuring fast cars. "In this movie, you get to race the coolest cars on the planet," Waugh said. "The wrecks that you're going to see and the speeds that we travel is all in camera." Need for Speed stars Aaron Paul as Tobey, a car mechanic recently released from prison for a crime he didn't commit. As part of his plan for revenge, Tobey joins the dangerous world of illegal street racing. Need for Speed was announced in July 2012. The...
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Game of Thrones Ascent launching for iOS, Android

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jan 11, 2014 01.11.14

Game of Thrones Ascent, Disruptor Beam's social strategy game based on the novels and HBO series, will launch for iOS and Android in "the near future," Gamezebo reports. Few details on the future mobile title, which is already available via Facebook, were given. Players will have the ability to link their Facebook accounts for cross-play or start fresh. Game of Thrones Ascent is set just before the assassination of Jon Arryn, where players take on the role of a noble in Westeros. In addition to pledging allegiance to different houses, players cultivate lands and send soldiers on different quests. The game follows along closely with the TV show when it's in season; weekly updates add relevant quests and items. Zygna partnered with Disruptor Beam in April 2013 to help publish the game...
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San Diego Comic-Con gets rid of 4 day badge, increases ticket prices

By Tracey Lien on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

The organizers of Comic-Con International, also informally known as San Diego Comic-Con, have gotten rid of the event's four-day badges, according to the official website. Those who wish to attend all four days of the pop culture convention will have to buy individual tickets for each day. In order to be eligible to buy a ticket to the event's Preview Night, attendees will have to purchase tickets for all four days. Those who have bought tickets for all days of the event can have them consolidated at the event. In addition to the elimination of the four-day badge, the cost of attendance has gone up from 2013. Single-day badges for adults cost $35 for Preview Night, $45 for Thursday-Saturday badges (up from $42) and $30 for Sunday (up from $24). The cost of attending all four days and...
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Razer tries its hand at wristbands with the Nabu SmartBand

By Christopher Grant on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

In addition to the massive, ambitious Project Christine modular gaming PC concept, Razer had another new product to reveal at this year's CES and it's not what you might expect. Alongside dozens of other products in a category known as "wearables" is Razer's offering: a still-in-development wristband called Nabu, an unusual match for a company better known for gaming PCs and peripherals. The Nabu is a sort of hybrid between a smart watch, delivering smart phone-paired notifications, and a fitness band like the Nike+ FuelBand or the FitBit Flex, tracking the usual data points like pedometer and sleep data. Dual LED displays split the device's notifications into public and private, on the outside and inside of your wrist respectively. Thanks to the Nabu's use of Bluetooth low energy,...
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Rambo: The Video Game trailer shows the one-man army in action

By John Funk on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

A new trailer for Rambo: The Video Game shows protagonist John Rambo sneaking, climbing and shooting his way past legions of enemies. In a post on the PlayStation Blog, producer Piotr Latocha explained what the game's development team had been doing to make players feel like they were having an authentic Rambo experience. The game features "authentic studio recordings" of audio from the films, from dialogue and exclamations to music from the film's original soundtrack. "We also wanted to ensure that Rambo: The Video Game’s gameplay stayed true to the motion-pictures and allowed players to partake in as many of the classic Rambo action set-pieces as possible," wrote Latocha, "everything from shooting-up the Hope Police Station with the M60 HMG in First Blood through to the classic...
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Amazon Games team lists its top 10 of 2013

By Samit Sarkar on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

The folks on the Amazon Games team put together their top 10 games of 2013, and the online retailer is offering discounts on some of the honorees. It's a list with some eclectic choices and a few surprising rankings: Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch Super Mario 3D World Divekick Rayman Legends BioShock Infinite Grand Theft Auto 5 Tearaway The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds Rogue Legacy The Last of Us The Amazon Games editors also detailed their process. First they listed approximately 40 nominees, then confined the list to "new complete games." Once they narrowed it down to 10 games, they each ordered the list themselves, and the vote totals determined the order of the final list. Discounted entries on the Amazon list include the top game, The Last of Us,...
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'Prototype' Sony goggles add head tracking, pale beside Oculus Rift

By Christopher Grant on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

While the Oculus Rift was busy winning Best in Show from our pals at The Verge (for the second year in a row!), Sony was showing off the latest version of its HMZ-T3 head-mounted display equipped with a module on the back of the headband that, despite its small size, enables one massive feature: head tracking. The sign at the booth called it a "technical prototype" and the representative helping booth goers into and out of the headset was quick to reiterate that status. And it's a good thing that's being highlighted because at a staggering $999 — and that's without head tracking! — the HMZ-T3's experience absolutely pales in comparison to the still-in-development Oculus Rift. Oculus is at CES showing off the latest revision of its still pre-release headset — this revision is...
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Tommo planning to take action in Neo Geo X sales feud with SNK

By Alexa Ray Corriea on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

Manufacturer and publisher Tommo Inc. continues to deny any breach of contract in its agreement with SNK Playmore to distribute the Neo Geo X Gold handheld and software and is planning to take action against SNK, the company announced today. In a press statement sent to Polygon, Tommo states that it responded to "a flurry of communications" from SNK to Tommo's U.S. distribution partners today. The company states Tommo has not strayed from its obligations as described in its agreement with SNK, and that it is still authorized to market and sell these products and "will seek all legal remedies to maintain its licensee standing." "The agreement between Tommo and SNK provides specific mechanisms to resolve issues the parties may have with each other; the agreement does not allow SNK to...
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Toshiba bringing on-demand PC gaming to cloud-connected TVs this summer

By Michael McWhertor on Jan 10, 2014 01.10.14

Later this year, Toshiba will bring a line of televisions to North America that support cloud-based game-streaming, courtesy of the GameNow service from Taiwan-based Ubitus. At CES 2014, Toshiba had its line of smart TVs on display, showcasing GameNow with the Windows PC version of Street Fighter X Tekken. The service will feature an array of Capcom-published PC games, like Devil May Cry 4, Dead Rising 2 and Resident Evil 5, as well as Warner Bros. games, including Batman: Arkham Asylum and Arkham City. We played a few rounds of Street Fighter X Tekken, with a pair of wireless Logitech controllers, and found the experience playable, but laggy — unsuitable for a fighting game, but perhaps passable with other titles. GameNow maker Ubitus has partnerships in place with Sega, Konami...
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