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  • Killer Instinct Is An Xbox One Launch Title, Free To Play*

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    “Free to play?!” I hear you exclaiming as your hearts get all a flutter with anticipation.

    Pull it back a bit and let me explain. Didn’t you notice the asterisk in the title.

    Yes, Killer Instinct will be free to play on day one on the Xbox One…with one character. When you download the game you will be given Jago for free to combo people’s asses to your heart’s content. Then if you want any additional characters get ready for microtransactions up the ass. Each character can be bought individually or in packs. Microsoft did not discuss pricing of the characters or if you will be able to just purchase every character in one fail swoop (you know, like buying the actual game).

    Now while I do see the benefits of the one character, free-to-play model, something about this just doesn’t sit right with me. Maybe it is just because of Microsoft’s whole message as a whole with the Xbox One and when you hear about KI get microtransactioned to hell…I don’t know. Maybe it is just me.

  • Nyko Smart Clip Brings Second Screen Gaming On The Cheap

    Photo courtesy polygon.com
    Photo courtesy polygon.com

    With new consoles come the inevitable third-party accessories, but Nyko showed off one at E3 that actually caught my eye.

    This is the Nyko Smart Clip and it is a simple idea that will most likely find its way into my living room. It is a plastic clip that attaches to either your PS4 or Xbox One controllers and had a rubberized grip that can hold any iPhone, Android, Windows or Blackberry phone as you game. With the integration of Smartglass and other second screen experiences, the Smart Clip looks like a useful option.

    Also for someone, like me, that texts while gaming this is a huge help. Thanks Nyko!

    The Nyko Smart Clip will release this fall. No price was given.

    Photo courtesy polygon.com
    Photo courtesy polygon.com

  • Watch Dogs Gameplay Hacks Open The File Labeled Awesome

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    Photo courtesy evilavatar.com

    Ever since its debut at last year’s E3, Watch Dogs has continued to astound and the new gameplay demo shown at the Sony press conference is no different. In it, our protagonist, Aiden Pearce has to help a friend in need as the cops are on the lookout for both of them. Personally, my favorite part of the demo is when Aiden notices a guy calling 911 and he walks up and busts his phone on the ground. If I am able to do that to anyone in the game I can already tell that way too much time will be spent being an utter dickhead. No phone will be safe!

    Watch Dogs releases on November 19th for PS3, 360 and Wii U. No release date has been given for next-gen consoles.

  • Witness The Brutality Of Ryse: Son Of Rome

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    Photo courtesy polygon.com

    While I will readily say that Sony stole the E3 show last night, I was still very impressed with the games that Microsoft brought to the table at their press conference. The lineup was equally as strong as Sony’s (with Sony pulling ahead because of all the indie support) and the game that impressed me vastly was Ryse: Son of Rome. The Crytek developed action game has you in the role of Marius Titus as you lead the Roman army back to glory.

    And how exactly will you accomplish this? Why by epic, brutal, bloody combat! The demo shown at E3 had a very “Roman Saving Private Ryan” feel as they storm the beach as arrows spill down around you. Combat looks to be a mix of real-time slashing and quick-time, eye-wincing kills delivered with your sword, shield or even sandal.

    The game is stunning to watch the entire time and shows that Crytek has a firm grasp on next-gen gaming. But then again, it is Crytek, so no surprise there.

    Ryse: Son of Rome will be a launch day title only on Xbox One.

  • Mario Kart 8 Racing Home In 2014

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    Photo courtesy shacknews.com

    As expected, Mario Kart is making its way to the Wii U, but the news that will bring a smile to your face is in the first video for the racer, when you see the vehicles can now drive on ceilings and walls and under streets F-Zero style. This makes for some insane looking races in the video and I can only imagine the fun that will ensue when you get four players involved in your home or more online.

    I was hoping that Mario Kart 8 would not be more of the same and I am more than pleased to say it is not.

    Mario Kart 8 releases in 2014 for the Wii U.

  • EA Sports Next-Gen Trailer Round-Up

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    Photo courtesy gameinformer.com

    Yeah, so instead of posting separate articles about these I am just going to save the time and put them all here.

    Madden NFL 25

    The 25th anniversary title for Madden will be a launch title and while it may look full of pretty, I think we all know from EA’s track record that it will be stripped of features available in the current-gen versions. The “Madden rule” for next gen consoles. Wait for the third game.

    NBA Live 14

    I have always been a fan of the NBA Live series over NBA 2K (but even I can’t accept the last few Live games). Here is hoping EA can actually get this game to a finished product because if it sees one more setback, EA should just consider their NBA franchise dead.

    FIFA 14

    If there is one franchise EA has to take care of, it is FIFA. It is the biggest selling game in their sports library and they always have to look over their shoulder to make sure they are still ahead of Pro Evolution Soccer.

    UFC

    Despite THQ’s woes, their UFC games were very fun and always impressive looking. Now EA looks to bring the feel of the Octagon to their UFC franchise. They had a good start with their own EA Sports MMA a few years back so let’s hope they can have good momentum going into the first game with UFC.

  • The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Gameplay Trailer

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    Photo courtesy digitaltrends.com

    CD Projekt Red showed off an absolutely beautiful trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It shows off the dynamic open-world that gamers will be traversing as they take Geralt of Rivia on his last adventure. There are so many things to admire and see in this trailer that is really is worth more than one viewing. The incredibly detailed environments, the fantasy inspired enemies and the music….damn, that music.

    The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt releases in 2014 on Xbox One and PS4.

  • Mirror’s Edge Coming To Next-Gen

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    Photo courtesy edge-online.com

    EA basically went into my dreams yesterday during their press conference and decided to grant them.

    They FINALLY announced a new Mirror’s Edge coming to next-gen consoles. The game will not be a sequel, but a reboot of the franchise that will tell Faith’s origin story. I honestly don’t care if it is a sequel, a prequel, or a side-story of Faith having to get to a cross-town market to pick up some cantaloupes. It is more Mirror’s Edge.

  • DICE Developing New Star Wars: Battlefront Title

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    Photo courtesy videogamenostalgia.com

    The hours I spent killing Ewoks and suicide flying fighters into starships in Star Wars: Battlefront I & II are easily some of the best times I had as a gamer. So it was with enormous raindrop like tears and arms wide open that I watched the teaser trailer for the new Star Wars: Battlefront like a long, lost love had returned home and things were going to be alright.

    Am I over selling this a bit? God I wish I was because it would be less embarrassing.

  • Super Smash Bros. Coming In 2014 For Wii U And 3DS

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    Photo courtesy entertainmentcocktail.com

    Get ready to beat the living hell out of your favorite childhood characters again. Nintendo revealed a 2014 release date for Super Smash Bros. on both 3DS and Wii U.

    The usual suspects are all here. Mario, Link, Donkey Kong and will be joined by Mega Man and Villager from Animal Crossing. Past Brawl fighters have been as varied as Snake from Metal Gear and Sonic so there is no telling who else will be added to the fight list before release.

    Check out the first trailer for the brawler below.