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You bet. en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:54:20 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-15-minute-team-fortress-2-short-teases-new-update/1100-6420565/ <div data-height="100%" data-width="100%" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLlLQ3LmZWU" data-embed-type="video"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FGLlLQ3LmZWU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGLlLQ3LmZWU&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FGLlLQ3LmZWU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">Valve has released a number of highly entertaining animated shorts for <a href="/team-fortress-2/" data-ref-id="false">Team Fortress 2</a> in the past, but its latest is by far the longest.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Entitled Expiration Date, the 15-minute short features the various characters from Valve's free-to-play shooter. This one doesn't center around any one character (or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_prZ0JrbQrU" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">sandwich</a>), as many of Valve's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHy7G7ndrUmpWqBkNKjJRT5urGiPW63Iq" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">past videos have</a>, but instead tells a story with the sort of humor we've come to expect from Valve and Team Fortress 2.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The new video was launched alongside the first details on the next update for Team Fortress 2, Love & War, which is what yesterday's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-mysterious-team-fortress-2-teaser-website/1100-6420529/" data-ref-id="1100-6420529">countdown website</a> was teasing. More details will be rolled out in the coming days, but for now we've gotten a look at a handful of new achievements and taunts that will soon be made available to players.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2570785" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570785"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg"></a><figcaption>You'll soon be able to play rock-paper-scissors in TF2.</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr" style="">The <a href="http://www.teamfortress.com/loveandwar/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">update's page</a> on the Team Fortress website adds some background: "When it comes to the full spectrum of expressing affection for your fellow humans, let's face it, it's a pretty thin gruel. We took to the streets and asked a wide sample of strangers to show us affection as a test, and by our final tally the only ways humanity has to tell someone they care are awkward hugs, backing away nervously and administering pepper-spray shots to the eyes."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">That's where the new gestures, which includes doing the conga, square dancing, and playing rock-paper-scissors, come in. "And so, allow us to introduce a variety of new, vastly better expressions, so you can let your fellow mercs know they've earned a special place in the rusty gnarl of barbed wire you call a heart," the site continues.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A launch date for the new update has not yet been announced, but additional details are expected today.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Team Fortress 2 has evolved a great deal since its launch in 2007. It was initially packaged as part of <a href="/the-orange-box/" data-ref-id="false">The Orange Box</a> and was subject to criticism from some fans of the original due to its use of cartoon-style graphics. However, it's proven to have a tremendous amount of staying power, no doubt thanks in part to Valve's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-adds-first-community-made-update/1100-6408546/" data-ref-id="1100-6408546">continued</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-two-cities-update-features-new-weapon-effects-and-maps/1100-6416301/" data-ref-id="1100-6416301">support</a> of it, particularly since it was <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-going-free-to-play/1100-6321032/" data-ref-id="1100-6321032">converted into a free-to-play game</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/thesmokingmanx" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:44:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-15-minute-team-fortress-2-short-teases-new-update/1100-6420565/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/150-000-up-for-grabs-at-this-weekend-s-mlg-anaheim/1100-6420564/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570754" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570754"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Major League Gaming has announced the full schedule and details for this weekend's MLG Championship in Anaheim, California. The three-day event takes place June 20-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, which is the same site as <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzcon-2014-dated-for-november-7-8-get-your-tickets-next-month-for-200/1100-6419139/" data-ref-id="1100-6419139">Blizzard Entertainment's annual BlizzCon event</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A total of $150,000 is up for grabs during the event, and is split between tournaments for <a href="/call-of-duty-ghosts/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Ghosts </a>($80,000 in prizes), <a href="/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/" data-ref-id="false">StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm</a> ($40,000 in prizes), <a href="/super-smash-bros-melee/" data-ref-id="false">Super Smash Bros. Melee</a> ($15,000 in prizes), <a href="/injustice-gods-among-us/" data-ref-id="false">Injustice: Gods Among Us</a> ($7,500 in prizes), and<a href="/killer-instinct/" data-ref-id="false"> Killer Instinct</a> ($7,500 in prizes).</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Notably, this year's MLG Anaheim event marks the first time Super Smash Bros. Melee has been featured in a MLG competition since 2006.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">MLG is expecting more than 1,000 of the world's top eSports players to compete in the event. You can attend in-person by purchasing tickets (<a href="http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">$50 for each event</a>), or you can watch the happenings via <a href="http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">MLG.tv on the web</a>, MLG.tv apps for<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mlg.tv/id840363884?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> iOS</a> and<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlg" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Android</a>, or through the <a href="http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Major-League-Gaming/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d4707d1" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">MLG app on Xbox 360</a>. The full MLG Anaheim broadcast schedule is <a href="http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">available on the MLG website</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For more coverage of MLG Anaheim and eSports in general, be sure to <a href="http://www.ongamers.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">read GameSpot sister site onGamers</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/150-000-up-for-grabs-at-this-weekend-s-mlg-anaheim/1100-6420564/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-hardware-wrap-up-virtual-reality-and-beyond/1100-6420552/ <p style="">This year's E3 seemed to be all about the games, but if you look through the cracks, you'll also see a lot of interesting hardware that found its way to the show. Virtual reality devices and demos continue to charge ahead into the proposed "future of gaming," Sony delivered small (literally and figuratively) hardware <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-won-e3-2014/1100-6420501/" data-ref-id="1100-6420501">announcements</a> that mean big things for PlayStation fans, and Razer made a splash with a few devices that fall outside of its usual product lines</p><p style="">Here are some of the most interesting hardware-related announcements and demos from E3 2014.</p><h3><b>Sony - Glacier White PlayStation 4</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570352" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570352"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Bungie's <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a> was on a lot of people's minds leading up to E3, and Sony capitalized on the hype by revealing exclusive in-game content for PlayStation users, as wells as teasing a "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-450-white-ps4-destiny-bundle-arriving-september-9/1100-6420272/" data-ref-id="1100-6420272">glacier white</a>" PlayStation 4 that will only be sold in a bundle with the sc-fi MMO for $450, giving Destiny fans who haven't made the next-gen jump another enticing reason to consider joining team Sony. In practical terms, it's the same console as the standard black PlayStation 4, but the brilliant white chassis is eye-catching, and given its exclusivity, it's a tempting proposition.</p><h3><b>Sony - PlayStation TV</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570363" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570363"><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Given that we haven't heard a lot about the PlayStation TV in months, it came as a bit of a surprise when Sony <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-99-playstation-tv-coming-to-america-this-fall/1100-6420287/" data-ref-id="1100-6420287">announced</a> at E3 that the PlayStation TV would be coming to North America this fall. Since it's a Remote Play client that allows you to stream PlayStation 4 content to your TV over your home network, it's a great option for PlayStation 4 owners. But even if you don't own a PlayStation 4, the PlayStation TV can act as a client device for Sony's cloud-based PlayStation Now service, which will let you stream and play PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 games over the Internet. Of course, it also allows you to play PlayStation Vita games on your TV. It won't support the entire Vita library at launch considering that some games rely on the handheld Vita's touchscreen functionality, but Sony is currently working on creative solutions for problematic games.</p><h3><b>Sony - Project Morpheus</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570358" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570358"><img src="http://static3.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">It was expected of Sony to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-announces-ps4-virtual-reality-initiative-project-morpheus/1100-6418391/" data-ref-id="1100-6418391">unveil</a> its prototype virtual reality headset, Project Morpheus, during the Game Developers Conference in March, but it's a bit surprising to see how committed it is to moving forward with the device as quickly as possible. Though the Morpheus at E3 may look the same as the one from March, the unit that was used during demos on the show floor is the first official Morpheus development unit; what we saw at GDC was the prototype development unit. Sony also made a point to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/videos/e3-2014-morpheus-hardware-announcement-at-sony-pre/2300-6419356/" data-ref-id="2300-6419356">emphasize</a> Morpheus during its E3 press conference, solidifying the notion that it's serious about competing in the VR market and that Morpheus is an important part of its strategy for the PlayStation 4.</p><h3><b>Oculus - Rift</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570360" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570360"><img src="http://static4.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Oculus brought its Rift headset to the E3 show floor, but not much has changed since the Facebook-owned company announced the DK2 (Development Kit 2) model at GDC last March. Rather than reveal a new hardware revision, Oculus brought new games and experiences to E3 to continue its charge to demonstrate the merits of VR. One was <a href="/luckys-tale/" data-ref-id="false">Lucky's Tale</a>, a third-person platformer with a cutesy bent and a few Oculus-specific mechanics, but the other two demos offered the most excitement for virtual explorers.</p><p style="">Super Hot, a first-person shooter where time moves only when you move, brought virtual gunfights to life by emphasizing the sound of bullets whizzing by your ears in a <i>Matrix</i>-like, slow-motion experience.</p><p style="">Creative Assembly's <a href="/alien-isolation/" data-ref-id="false">Alien: Isolation</a> was demoed as well, allowing you to play virtual hide-and-seek with a seething xenomorph (a violent, toothy alien) inside of a derelict space station. The Rift experience drives home the sense of fear associated with outsmarting a murderous creature in a haunting, abandoned setting, which may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's evidence of the range of experiences that can be heightened through VR.</p><h3><b>Control VR</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png" data-ref-id="1300-2570364" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png" data-ref-id="1300-2570364"><img src="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png"></a></figure><p style="">When you think of the hardware that's required to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/videos/reality-check-the-future-of-game-control/2300-6416397/" data-ref-id="2300-6416397">experience VR</a>, you immediately think of headsets like the Rift and Morpheus, but headsets alone don't satisfy every requirement for true immersion. Believing in what you see only flies until the moment your actual and virtual movements don't sync up. This is why a product like <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/controlvr/control-vr-motion-capture-for-vr-animation-and-mor" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Control VR</a> is so valuable. It's a conglomeration of hardware, including a harness, armbands, and gloves, that uses tiny proximity sensors to track your arm, hand, and fingers. It then applies your movements in the real world to your in-game avatar, which opens up exciting possibilities for virtual interaction.</p><p style="">Granted, the current iteration of Control VR isn't the final solution when it comes to avatar body mapping--it's early days for the team, and there's a whole other half of the human body to account for--but it's a great first step toward more-immersive VR experiences. Plus, you get to look like Iron Man while it's equipped.</p><h3><b>Razer - Nabu Smartband</b></h3><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3" data-ref-id="1300-2570370" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3" data-ref-id="1300-2570370"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3"></a></figure><p style="">Razer continues to tread new ground, this time with a new "smart band" that works as a stand-alone device that provides basic fitness band-like functionality, but it can also be synced with smartphones to access features like text messages, caller ID, social media updates, and Google Maps directions. Given Razer's affinity for gaming, there's a chance the Nabu may play well with games that support phone and tablet integration down the road. Razer is also proudly touting the Nabu's ability to seamlessly share data between users. All it takes is a simple handshake.</p><p style=""> </p><h3>Razer/NZXT - "Designed by Razer" H440 Mid-Tower Case</h3><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570372" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570372"><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">In what is the first of many proposed computer components bearing the Razer touch, <a href="http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/149" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">"Designed by Razer" NZXT's H440</a> mid-tower case was given a new coat of paint, custom lighting, and a tinted side panel to court the Razer loyal among us.</p><p style="">The H440 offers plenty of fans for ventilation, including three 120mm fans and one 140mm fan, support for a wide range of water cooling solutions, and lots of ducts and crevices in order to maximize cable management. The Razer branded variant is a bit pricey at $150, which is $30 more than the retail price of the <a href="http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/143-h440-performance-mid-tower.html" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">standard H440</a>, which also comes in a variety of different colors.</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-hardware-wrap-up-virtual-reality-and-beyond/1100-6420552/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/promised-ps4-features-like-suspend-resume-haven-t-been-forgotten/1100-6420563/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570726" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570726"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">During the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-meeting-2013-ps4-announcement/1100-6403818/" data-ref-id="1100-6403818">PlayStation 4's official announcement event in February of 2013</a>, Sony revealed a suspend/resume mode for the system and functionality that would allow another player to virtually "take over" your game through the Internet. Neither of those features are currently available, but they have not been forgotten or scrapped, head of worldwide studios Shuhei Yoshida says.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Asked by <a href="http://kotaku.com/missing-ps4-features-still-coming-sony-says-1592210608" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Kotaku </a>about the feature where a friend could hop into your game to help you out in a jam, Yoshida said, "Our team has been working on it. There are some things that we announced in February of last year that were not planned for the launch timeframe."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Simply put, "It's not ready yet," Yoshida said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Regarding that feature and the suspend/resume option, Yoshida replied, "I am asking the same question to my tech team every other week. Because every day I get reminded by lots of people: 'Where is this? Where is that?' It's a great reminder for me."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The suspend/resume mode keeps the PS4 in a low-power state, while preserving your game session. As such, all you'll need to do is hit the power button again and you'll be taken back to the exact moment where you left off. The "friend-takes-over-your-game" feature, on the other hand, allows a friend to virtually look over your shoulder, and with permission, "take over" your controller to help you finish a level.</p><p style="">There's no timetable for when these features will be added to the PS4. Notably, Sony never said they would be there for launch.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/promised-ps4-features-like-suspend-resume-haven-t-been-forgotten/1100-6420563/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/developers-teaching-math-through-a-new-game/1100-6420562/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2570705" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2570705"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Can video games teach children math? Developers behind a newly announced video game are hoping that they can, this month <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mathbreakers/mathbreakers-a-3-d-math-exploration-game" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">launching a Kickstarter campaign</a> for a project called Mathbreakers. The team at Imaginary Number Co., described as a "small team of math nerds and gamers," is seeking $42,000 to make the project a reality. The campaign ends on July 5.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The current iteration of Mathbreakers is geared towards children ages 7-12 and features <a href="https://mathbreakers.com/cc/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">lessons </a>on math subjects such as operations and algebraic thinking, measurement and data, and geometry. The developers have even created <a href="https://mathbreakers.com/lessons/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">unique lesson guides </a>for teachers to use.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Mathbreakers is a 3D "math exploration video game" that enables children to visualize math concepts in a non-traditional way. "Adventurers will chop numbers in half with a fractions sword, cast addition spells to zero-out negative enemies, outsmart swarms of spikey integers with keen number sense, save the counting sheep from certain destruction, defeat the evil Numbermancer, and so much more," the developers wrote on the Kickstarter page.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The game is aiming for a release on Android and iOS tablets, as well as through the web. If funding surpasses the $42,000 target, the developers will introduce stretch goals, and they'll ask the community for feedback regarding what these should be.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">If everything goes to plan, Mathbreakers should be available this December. Right now, funding stands at $21,163 from 194 total backers. Head to the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mathbreakers/mathbreakers-a-3-d-math-exploration-game" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Mathbreakers Kickstarter page </a>to contribute or to read more about the project.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/developers-teaching-math-through-a-new-game/1100-6420562/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oculus-vr-hires-bastion-transistor-programmer/1100-6420561/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570697" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570697"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Oculus VR, the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/facebook-buys-oculus-rift-company-in-a-massive-deal-worth-an-estimated-2-billion/1100-6418540/" data-ref-id="1100-6418540">Facebook-owned company</a> behind the upcoming virtual reality headset Oculus Rift, continues to snap up talent from prominent developers. The latest new hire at the company is Supergiant Games senior programmer Chris Jurney, who <a href="https://twitter.com/jurney/status/478608693412380674" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">announced on Twitter</a> (via <a href="http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/16/5815324/supergiants-jurney-moves-on-to-oculus" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Polygon</a>) that he will join Oculus VR at the end of the month to "help make VR awesome."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">During his two years at Supergiant Games, Jurney worked on critically acclaimed downloadable games <a href="/bastion/" data-ref-id="false">Bastion </a>and <a href="/transistor/" data-ref-id="false">Transistor</a>. Before joining that company, he worked at <a href="/brutal-legend/" data-ref-id="false">Brutal Legend</a> developer Double Fine, as well as Relic Entertainment and the now-shuttered Kaos Studios.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"I think we're on the cusp of truly great fully immersive virtual experiences, and I want to help make that a reality," Jurney told Polygon. "I'll be on a small team doing prototypes, which is my favorite type of work. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands dirty in virtual space."</p><p style="">Oculus VR has a number of game industry veterans in its ranks, including <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/doom-co-creator-john-carmack-officially-leaves-id-software/1100-6416346/" data-ref-id="1100-6416346">John Carmack (id Software)</a>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-one-cares-about-greater-visual-fidelity-new-oculus-vr-dev-says/1100-6416822/" data-ref-id="1100-6416822">David DeMartini (Electronic Arts)</a>, and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-steam-boss-jason-holtman-joins-oculus-vr/1100-6420110/" data-ref-id="1100-6420110">Jason Holtman (Valve)</a>. Just last week, Oculus VR announced that it had <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-oculus-hires-naughty-dog-co-founder-announces-alien-isolation-vr/1100-6420312/" data-ref-id="1100-6420312">hired Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin</a> as its head of worldwide studios.</p><p style="">There's still no word yet on when the Oculus Rift headset will be available to consumers or what it will cost. </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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:37:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oculus-vr-hires-bastion-transistor-programmer/1100-6420561/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-5-check-out-this-ps3-vs-ps4-video-comparison/1100-6420560/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZ5oBWpO90" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FNtZ5oBWpO90%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNtZ5oBWpO90&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FNtZ5oBWpO90%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style="">An eye-opening new comparison video from <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-grand-theft-auto-5-trailer-ps4-tech-analysis" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Digital Foundry</a> reveals the differences between the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Rockstar Games' open-world action title <a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V</a>. As you'd expect, the current-generation version--due out this fall--looks noticeably better.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">When Rockstar Games announced the new version of GTA V for PS4, Xbox One, and PC last week at E3, the company promised "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-gta-5-for-xbox-ps4-pc-has-increased-draw-distances-better-resolution-new-wildlife/1100-6420302/" data-ref-id="1100-6420302">across-the-board graphical and technical improvements</a>." This will include, as we see in the video, increased draw distances, new wildlife, and better resolution overall.</p><figure data-embed-type="comparison" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg,http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570677,1300-2570678" data-size="large" data-resize-urls="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg,http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-resized="" data-resize-url=""><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570677" ><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg"></a><a href="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570678" ><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg"></a><figcaption>Image Credit: Eurogamer</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Digital Foundry's detailed assessment goes on to note that street traffic is increased and you'll find more NPCs walking around Los Santos than on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. In addition, water should look more realistic, trees will appear fuller, and fields of grass have been added to bolster a feeling of vibrancy and life.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Rockstar Games has not announced an official resolution or frame rate for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC versions. However, Digital Foundry suggests that the PS4 version runs in native 1080p.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">GTA V launched for Xbox 360 and PS3 last year, going on to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-v-sales-reach-1-billion-in-three-days/1100-6414762/" data-ref-id="1100-6414762">generate $1 billion in revenue in 72 hours</a>. Rockstar Games continues to support the game's multiplayer mode, Grand Theft Auto Online, with new content, like this week's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/hipsters-coming-to-gta-5-through-today-s-update/1100-6420528/" data-ref-id="1100-6420528">"I'm Not a Hipster" </a>update.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-5-check-out-this-ps3-vs-ps4-video-comparison/1100-6420560/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/zach-braff-s-video-games-the-movie-gets-a-release-date/1100-6420559/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSKGdtrMK8" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FETSKGdtrMK8%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DETSKGdtrMK8&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FETSKGdtrMK8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><em>Video Games: The Movie</em>, the upcoming feature-length film that chronicles the rise of the video game industry from producer Zach Braff (<em>Scrubs</em>,<em>Garden State</em>), will debut in theaters in the US and Canada on July 18. You can buy the movie through iTunes and other digital platforms starting July 15.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Directed by<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2758684/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Jeremy Snead</a>, <em>Video Games: The Movie</em> traces the trajectory of the video game industry, from its origins decades ago to the the billion-dollar industry it's become today. Its theatrical release is somewhat limited, so be sure to check out the <a href="http://videogamesthemovie.com/#theaters" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">list of participating theaters</a> before you head out.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The movie is narrated by <em>Lord of the Rings</em> actor Sean Astin and features interviews with industry veterans like Nolan Bushnell (Atari), Hideo Kojima (<a href="/metal-gear-solid/" data-ref-id="false">Metal Gear Solid</a>), and Cliff Bleszinski (<a href="/gears-of-war/" data-ref-id="false">Gears of War</a>), as well as celebrities like Alison Haislip, Chris Hardwick, and Wil Wheaton.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For more on <em>Video Games: The Movie</em>--which was <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mediajuicestudios/video-games-the-movie" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">funded through Kickstarter</a>--you can check out the trailer above or <a href="http://videogamesthemovie.com/#" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">visit the film's website</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:39:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/zach-braff-s-video-games-the-movie-gets-a-release-date/1100-6420559/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-offering-peggle-for-free-right-now-on-origin/1100-6420558/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570653" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570653"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">PopCap's casual puzzle game <a href="/peggle/" data-ref-id="false">Peggle (2007)</a> is now<a href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/on-the-house" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> free to download through Origin</a> as part of the platform's recently launched "On the House" promotion. You can download the game now.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Peggle normally sells for $5 on Origin. It replaces DICE's <a href="/battlefield-3/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield 3</a>, which was free on Origin last month. Other free games have included <a href="/dead-space/" data-ref-id="false">Dead Space</a> and <a href="/plants-vs-zombies/" data-ref-id="false">Plants vs. Zombies</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Origin's On the House promotion does not come with any strings attached. You're getting the full version of the game and it's yours to keep with no limitations. <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/peggle-2/" data-ref-id="false">Peggle 2</a> was announced last year at E3 and is currently available on Xbox 360 and Xbox One.</p><p style="">For more on the original Peggle, check out <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/peggle-review/1900-6231982/" data-ref-id="1900-6231982">GameSpot's review</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:18:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-offering-peggle-for-free-right-now-on-origin/1100-6420558/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-the-battlefield-hardline-beta-on-pc-right-now/1100-6420557/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570646" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570646"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The <a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield Hardline </a>beta is now open and available for anyone on PC to play, developer DICE has <a href="http://blogs.battlefield.com/2014/06/get-instant-access-battlefield-hardline-beta-pc/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">announced on the Battlefield Blog</a>. All you need to do is visit <a href="http://www.battlefield.com/beta" rel="nofollow">www.battlefield.com/beta</a> to sign up.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">As a reward for signing up, DICE will give you a special weapon camo/skin and weapon sight for Battlefield Hardline, which you can unlock when the game launches on October 21. You'll also receive a unique dog tag for <a href="/battlefield-4/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield 4</a> (which you can redeem in July) and "additional Battlefield Hardline content."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Not enough? If you reach Rank 10 in the Battlefield Hardline beta, you'll receive a special Battlepack at launch. This perk is also open to PlayStation 4 beta players. In addition, if you enable Facebook Sharing, you'll receive $1K worth of in-game cash. This bonus is also available to PS4 players.</p><p style="">The Battlefield Hardline beta is currently available only on PC and PS4, but it will be <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-hardline-beta-confirmed-for-xbox-one-and-last-gen/1100-6420511/" data-ref-id="1100-6420511">extended</a> to Xbox One, as well as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, sometime in the future. For more on Battlefield Hardline, check out <a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">GameSpot's previous coverage</a>.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6419425" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6419425/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-the-battlefield-hardline-beta-on-pc-right-now/1100-6420557/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-major-nelson-speaking-at-connecticut-high-school-graduation/1100-6420553/ <p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Microsoft's director of Xbox Live programming, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, will speak this week at his high school's graduation ceremony in Connecticut, he <a href="https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/478932801048150017" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">revealed today on Twitter</a>. It's unclear which high school Hryb graduated from or when the event will take place.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570378" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570378"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Many high schools in Connecticut get out this week.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Prior to joining Microsoft, Hryb spent more than a decade working as the director of promotions at Clear Channel for WKSS in Hartford during the '90s. WKSS is one of the better-known radio stations in Connecticut and Hryb appeared on-air earlier this year when he <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-might-get-a-dlc-season-pass-pilot-only-mode-could-come-after-launch/1100-6418043/" data-ref-id="1100-6418043">came to Connecticut </a>to open the new Microsoft store at the Westfarms Mall.</p><p style="">Hryb is a technology and media veteran, and his product--Xbox--is no doubt played by many of those who will be in attendance during the speech. Suffice it so say, he'll have plenty of material to cover during his graduation address.</p><p style=""><em>My graduation speaker was a former member of the Blue Man Group. Who was yours?</em></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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:57:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-major-nelson-speaking-at-connecticut-high-school-graduation/1100-6420553/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418756/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2525964" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2525964"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Following this year's E3, we've compiled a list of all the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox-one/" data-ref-id="false">Xbox One</a> games that will be available by the end of 2014. If a game has an announced release date, it is written next to the game title.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Keep in mind that the release dates for upcoming games is subject to change. But with that caveat out of the way, check out the full list below.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Games that are Xbox One console exclusives are bolded.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Out </strong><strong>Now</strong>:</ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/aban-hawkins-and-the-1-001-spikes/" data-ref-id="false">1001 Spikes</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-amazing-spider-man-2/" data-ref-id="false">The Amazing Spider-Man 2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/child-of-light/" data-ref-id="false">Child of Light</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/ufc-ultimate-fighting-championship/" data-ref-id="false">EA Sports UFC</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/kinect-sports-rivals/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Kinect Sports Rivals</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-lego-movie-videogame/" data-ref-id="false">The Lego Movie Video Game </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-the-hobbit-review/1900-6415731/" data-ref-id="1900-6415731">Lego: The Hobbit </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/metal-gear-solid-ground-zeroes/" data-ref-id="false">Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/murdered-soul-suspect/" data-ref-id="false">Murdered: Soul Suspect </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/nutjitsu/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Nutjitsu</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/reviews/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-review/1900-6415676/" data-ref-id="1900-6415676">Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/rayman-legends/" data-ref-id="false">Rayman Legends </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/strider/" data-ref-id="false">Strider </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/strike-suit-zero/" data-ref-id="false">Strike Suit Zero</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/super-t-i-m-e-force/" data-ref-id="false">Super Time Force </a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/thief/" data-ref-id="false">Thief </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Titanfall</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/reviews/tomb-raider-definitive-edition-review/1900-6415647/" data-ref-id="1900-6415647">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/trials-fusion/" data-ref-id="false">Trials Fusion </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/watch-dogs/" data-ref-id="false">Watch Dogs</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/worms-battlegrounds/" data-ref-id="false">Worms Battlegrounds</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/wolfenstein-the-new-order/" data-ref-id="false">Wolfenstein: The New Order </a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/dead-rising-3/" data-ref-id="false">Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition</a></strong></li></ul><p style=""><b><ins>Summer:</ins></b></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/sniper-elite-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Sniper Elite 3</a> (July 1)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/diablo-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition</a> (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-golf-club/" data-ref-id="false">The Golf Club</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/madden-nfl-15/" data-ref-id="false">Madden NFL 15</a> (August 26)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/minecraft/" data-ref-id="false">Minecraft</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark/" data-ref-id="false">Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark</a> (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/valiant-hearts-the-great-war/" data-ref-id="false">Valiant Hearts: The Great War</a> (June 25)</li></ul><p style=""><ins><strong>Fall/Winter:</strong></ins></p><ul><li><a href="/alien-isolation/" data-ref-id="false">Alien: Isolation </a>(October 7)</li><li><a href="/assassins-creed-unity/" data-ref-id="false">Assassin's Creed Unity</a> (October 28)</li><li><a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield Hardline</a> (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare</a> (November 4)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-crew/" data-ref-id="false">The Crew</a> (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/dance-central-spotlight/" data-ref-id="false">Dance Central Spotlight</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny </a>(September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/disney-infinity-20/" data-ref-id="false">Disney Infinity -- Marvel Super Heroes</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/dragon-age-inquisition/" data-ref-id="false">Dragon Age: Inquisition</a> (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-elder-scrolls-online/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls Online</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-evil-within/" data-ref-id="false">The Evil Within</a> (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/evolve/" data-ref-id="false">Evolve </a>(October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/far-cry-4/" data-ref-id="false">Far Cry 4 </a>(November 18)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/fifa-15/" data-ref-id="false">FIFA 15</a> (October 23)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/forza-horizon-2/" data-ref-id="false">Forza Horizon 2</a></strong> (September 30)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/the-master-chief-collection/" data-ref-id="false">Halo: The Master Chief Collection</a></strong> (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/just-dance-2015/" data-ref-id="false">Just Dance 2015</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/lego-batman-3-beyond-gotham/" data-ref-id="false">LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor/" data-ref-id="false">Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor </a>(October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/nhl-15/" data-ref-id="false">NHL 15</a> (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/project-spark/" data-ref-id="false">Project Spark</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/crimes-and-punishments/" data-ref-id="false">Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/skylanders-trap-team/" data-ref-id="false">Skylanders Trap Team</a> (October 5)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/sunset-overdrive/" data-ref-id="false">Sunset Overdrive</a></strong> (October 28)</li><li><a href="/wwe-2k15/" data-ref-id="false">WWE 2K15 </a>(October 28)</li></ul><p style=""><ins><strong>TBA:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/aztez/" data-ref-id="false">Aztez</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/below/" data-ref-id="false">Below</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/calibre-10-racing-series/" data-ref-id="false">Calibre 10 Racing Series</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/castlestorm/" data-ref-id="false">Castlestorm</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/chariot/" data-ref-id="false">Chariot</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/chucks-challenge-3d/" data-ref-id="false">Chuck's Challenge 3D</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/contrast/" data-ref-id="false">Contrast</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/defense-grid-2/" data-ref-id="false">Defense Grid 2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/fantasia-music-evolved/" data-ref-id="false">Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/divekick/" data-ref-id="false">Divekick Addition Edition</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-elder-scrolls-online/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls Online</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/energy-hook/" data-ref-id="false">Energy Hook</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/forced/" data-ref-id="false">Forced</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/fru/" data-ref-id="false">Fru</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/guacamelee/" data-ref-id="false">Guacamelee</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/gunscape/" data-ref-id="false">Gunscape</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/habitat/" data-ref-id="false">Habitat</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/hyper-light-drifter/" data-ref-id="false">Hyper Light Drifter</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/it-draws-a-red-box/" data-ref-id="false">It Draws A Red Box</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/kickbeat/" data-ref-id="false">Kickbeat</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-last-tinker-city-of-colors/" data-ref-id="false">The Last Tinker</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/pinball-fx-2/" data-ref-id="false">Pinball FX2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/project-cars/" data-ref-id="false">Project Cars</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/rbi-baseball-14/" data-ref-id="false">RBI Baseball 14</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/riptide-gp2/" data-ref-id="false">Riptide GP2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/roundabout-2/" data-ref-id="false">Roundabout</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/shadow-warrior/" data-ref-id="false">Shadow Warrior</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/wulverblade/" data-ref-id="false">Wulverblade</a></strong></li></ul><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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:51:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418756/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418569/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418012" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418012/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">Following this year's E3, we've compiled a list of all the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/ps4/" data-ref-id="false">PlayStation 4</a> games that will be available by the end of 2014. If a game has an announced release date, it is written next to the game title.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Keep in mind that the release dates for upcoming games is subject to change. But with that caveat out of the way, check out the full list below.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Games that are PS4 console exclusives are bolded.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Out Now:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">1001 Spikes</li><li dir="ltr">Awesomenauts Assemble!</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Backgammon Blitz</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Basement Crawl</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Bound By Flame</li><li dir="ltr">Cel Damage HD</li><li>Child of Light</li><li dir="ltr">Daylight</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Don't Starve: Console Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition</strong></li><li>EA Sports UFC</li><li><strong>Entwined</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Fez</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Infamous: Second Son</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>King Oddball</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Lego The Hobbit</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Mercenary Kings</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>MLB 14: The Show</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Murdered: Soul Suspect</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Octodad: Dadliest Catch</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Outlast</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Putty Squad</li><li dir="ltr">Rayman Legends</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Sportsfriends</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Stealth Inc: Ultimate Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Steamworld Dig</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Strider</li><li dir="ltr">Strike Suit Zero</li><li dir="ltr">The Amazing Spider-Man 2</li><li dir="ltr">The Lego Movie Video Game</li><li dir="ltr">Thief</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Titan Attacks</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>TowerFall Ascension</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Transistor</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Trials Fusion</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>War Thunder</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Watch Dogs</li><li dir="ltr">Wolfenstein: The New Order</li><li dir="ltr">Worms Battlegrounds</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Summer:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><strong>CounterSpy</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Destiny (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Final Horizon </strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>GALAK-Z: The Dimensional</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Golf Club</li><li dir="ltr">Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Helldivers</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hohokum</strong> (August 12)</li><li dir="ltr">KickBeat: Special Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Madden NFL 15 (August 26)</li><li dir="ltr">Minecraft</li><li dir="ltr">Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (July 22)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>OlliOlli</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Pavilion</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Pier Solar and the Great Architects</li><li dir="ltr">Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr">R.B.I. Baseball 14</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Ready to Run</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Sniper Elite 3 (June 25)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong> (July 29)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Swapper</strong> (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Race the Sun</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr">Valiant Hearts: The Great War (June 25)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Velocity 2X</strong></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Fall/Winter:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">Assassin's Creed Unity (October 28)</li><li dir="ltr">Alien: Isolation (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">Battlefield Hardline (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (November 5)</li><li dir="ltr">Cosmic Star Heroine</li><li dir="ltr">Dragon Age: Inquisition (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Driveclub</strong> (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">Evolve (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr">Far Cry 4 (November 18)</li><li dir="ltr">FIFA 15 (September 23)</li><li dir="ltr">Grand Theft Auto V</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Guns of Icarus Online</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hotline Miami</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Hyper Light Drifter</li><li dir="ltr">Just Dance 2015</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>LittleBigPlanet 3</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Lords of the Fallen</li><li dir="ltr">Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">NBA 2K15 (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">NHL 15 (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Ray's the Dead</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Road Not Taken</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Rocketbirds 2: Evolution</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Secret Ponchos</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments</li><li dir="ltr">Skylanders: Trap Team (October 5)</li><li dir="ltr">The Crew (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr">The Evil Within (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Witness</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Tropico 5</li><li dir="ltr">WWE 2K15 (October 28)</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>TBA:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">Anomaly 2</li><li dir="ltr">Assault Android Cactus</li><li dir="ltr">Aztez</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Blast ' Em Bunnies</strong></li><li dir="ltr">CastleStorm: Definitive Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Defense Grid 2</li><li dir="ltr">Divekick: Addition Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Energy Hook</li><li dir="ltr">forma.8</li><li dir="ltr">Foul Play</li><li dir="ltr">Gone Home</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Home</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Legend of Raven</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>N++</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Nuclear Throne</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>PlanetSide 2</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Project Cars</li><li dir="ltr">Pure Pool</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Rogue Legacy</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Samurai Gunn</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Shantae: Half-Genie Hero</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Starbound</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Super Exploding Zoo</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth</strong></li><li dir="ltr">The Elder Scrolls Online</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Volume</strong></li></ul><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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418569/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-was-unconcerned-with-avoiding-halo-but-wanted-destiny-to-look-unique/1100-6420549/ <div data-height="100%" data-width="100%" data-ref-id="2300-6419784" data-embed-type="video"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6419784/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">There are undoubtedly similarities between <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a> and <a href="/the-master-chief-collection/" data-ref-id="false">Halo</a>, both of which were created by Bungie. Those similarities include the visuals, which may be due to the fact that Bungie says it didn't specifically set out to make something that looked completely different from Halo.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In an interview with <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/15/how-bungie-came-up-with-the-unique-look-of-destiny-interview/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">GamesBeat</a>, senior environmental artist Jason Sussman was asked about whether Bungie felt its next game had to look nothing like Halo. "That wasn't our goal," he said. "I think Chris Barrett, our art director, has talked about how we went really high fantasy at first. We wanted to branch out and do something fantastic. Then we started falling back on some of the things that we know how to do really well, merging those worlds together. We weren't trying, intentionally, to say, 'Hey, let's not make it look like this.' We just wanted to make something unique and special, not only to the players, but to ourselves. We wanted to do something new, something bigger, something different in all the right ways, but still remaining true to our foundation."</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2570258" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570258"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style="">The Destiny alpha test <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-alpha-extended-dangerous-experiments-now-underway/1100-6420513/" data-ref-id="1100-6420513">wrapped up yesterday</a>, and while it's prompted numerous jokes and critiques about Peter Dinklage's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlOYatDYC40" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">voice acting</a>, the consensus is that it's an absolutely beautiful game. We've only seen it running on the PlayStation 4, but considering this is a game that will be released on last-generation consoles in addition to PS4 and Xbox One, it's an impressive achievement.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The scale and draw distance, in particular, have been lauded by those who have played the game, and it's those things that Sussman pointed to when asked about what makes the art next-gen. "It's the scale and scope of what we're doing," he responded. "The size of our environments and the amount of explorable space and the amount of A.I. in those environments, along with other players coming seamlessly in and out of those spaces. It doesn't matter if you're on a strike or playing a campaign mission or just roaming around. You're constantly going to run across other people, seamlessly coming in and out. That feels very different to me. It's not just a typical first-person shooter."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Sussman also talked up the work Bungie has done on the engine that's powering the game. "We're doing a lot of different technical things that we haven't done before," he said. "We have cloth sim on the players. We've rewritten our engine from the ground up. This is not the engine we used in the past. Every system has been amplified, from animation to the way we're lighting the environment. We're tuning in to every aspect of each next-gen console as much as possible."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Bungie has previously said that the last-generation-console versions <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-destiny-not-dumbed-down-for-current-gen/1100-6415956/" data-ref-id="1100-6415956">will not be dumbed down</a> compared to what's offered on PS4 or Xbox One, although we still don't have any real idea of what to expect on 360 or PS3. Sussman added to Bungie's past comments by saying, "We've pushed the 360 and the PS3 really far. We want to deliver, on all four consoles, the best possible experience."</p><p style="">Destiny is set to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-bungie-s-destiny-aiming-for-1080p-30fps-on-xbox-one/1100-6420385/" data-ref-id="1100-6420385">run at 1080p and 30 frames per second</a> on both Xbox One and PS4, figures which Sussman confirmed to GamesBeat. Although those two will be comparable in that regard, the PlayStation versions will <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-s-playstation-exclusive-content-includes-maps-and-ships/1100-6420514/" data-ref-id="1100-6420514">feature exclusive content</a>, and the upcoming <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-destiny-beta-kicks-off-july-17-first-on-ps3-ps4/1100-6420271/" data-ref-id="1100-6420271">beta will launch first</a> on those platforms on July 17.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/thesmokingmanx" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-was-unconcerned-with-avoiding-halo-but-wanted-destiny-to-look-unique/1100-6420549/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/nazi-in-the-crosshairs-enemy-front-gameplay/2300-6419796/ Check out 3 different gameplay clips from Enemy Front where you lurk in the shadows stalking Nazi's, slowly and carefully calculating their fate...and then jump out and shoot them. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:19:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/nazi-in-the-crosshairs-enemy-front-gameplay/2300-6419796/
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You bet. en-us Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:54:20 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-15-minute-team-fortress-2-short-teases-new-update/1100-6420565/ <div data-height="100%" data-width="100%" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLlLQ3LmZWU" data-embed-type="video"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FGLlLQ3LmZWU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DGLlLQ3LmZWU&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FGLlLQ3LmZWU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">Valve has released a number of highly entertaining animated shorts for <a href="/team-fortress-2/" data-ref-id="false">Team Fortress 2</a> in the past, but its latest is by far the longest.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Entitled Expiration Date, the 15-minute short features the various characters from Valve's free-to-play shooter. This one doesn't center around any one character (or <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_prZ0JrbQrU" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">sandwich</a>), as many of Valve's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHy7G7ndrUmpWqBkNKjJRT5urGiPW63Iq" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">past videos have</a>, but instead tells a story with the sort of humor we've come to expect from Valve and Team Fortress 2.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The new video was launched alongside the first details on the next update for Team Fortress 2, Love & War, which is what yesterday's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-mysterious-team-fortress-2-teaser-website/1100-6420529/" data-ref-id="1100-6420529">countdown website</a> was teasing. More details will be rolled out in the coming days, but for now we've gotten a look at a handful of new achievements and taunts that will soon be made available to players.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2570785" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570785"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/123/1239113/2570785-tf2+rps.jpg"></a><figcaption>You'll soon be able to play rock-paper-scissors in TF2.</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr" style="">The <a href="http://www.teamfortress.com/loveandwar/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">update's page</a> on the Team Fortress website adds some background: "When it comes to the full spectrum of expressing affection for your fellow humans, let's face it, it's a pretty thin gruel. We took to the streets and asked a wide sample of strangers to show us affection as a test, and by our final tally the only ways humanity has to tell someone they care are awkward hugs, backing away nervously and administering pepper-spray shots to the eyes."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">That's where the new gestures, which includes doing the conga, square dancing, and playing rock-paper-scissors, come in. "And so, allow us to introduce a variety of new, vastly better expressions, so you can let your fellow mercs know they've earned a special place in the rusty gnarl of barbed wire you call a heart," the site continues.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A launch date for the new update has not yet been announced, but additional details are expected today.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Team Fortress 2 has evolved a great deal since its launch in 2007. It was initially packaged as part of <a href="/the-orange-box/" data-ref-id="false">The Orange Box</a> and was subject to criticism from some fans of the original due to its use of cartoon-style graphics. However, it's proven to have a tremendous amount of staying power, no doubt thanks in part to Valve's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-adds-first-community-made-update/1100-6408546/" data-ref-id="1100-6408546">continued</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-two-cities-update-features-new-weapon-effects-and-maps/1100-6416301/" data-ref-id="1100-6416301">support</a> of it, particularly since it was <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/team-fortress-2-going-free-to-play/1100-6321032/" data-ref-id="1100-6321032">converted into a free-to-play game</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/thesmokingmanx" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:44:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-launches-15-minute-team-fortress-2-short-teases-new-update/1100-6420565/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/150-000-up-for-grabs-at-this-weekend-s-mlg-anaheim/1100-6420564/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570754" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570754"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570754-mlg1.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Major League Gaming has announced the full schedule and details for this weekend's MLG Championship in Anaheim, California. The three-day event takes place June 20-22 at the Anaheim Convention Center, which is the same site as <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzcon-2014-dated-for-november-7-8-get-your-tickets-next-month-for-200/1100-6419139/" data-ref-id="1100-6419139">Blizzard Entertainment's annual BlizzCon event</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A total of $150,000 is up for grabs during the event, and is split between tournaments for <a href="/call-of-duty-ghosts/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Ghosts </a>($80,000 in prizes), <a href="/starcraft-ii-heart-of-the-swarm/" data-ref-id="false">StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm</a> ($40,000 in prizes), <a href="/super-smash-bros-melee/" data-ref-id="false">Super Smash Bros. Melee</a> ($15,000 in prizes), <a href="/injustice-gods-among-us/" data-ref-id="false">Injustice: Gods Among Us</a> ($7,500 in prizes), and<a href="/killer-instinct/" data-ref-id="false"> Killer Instinct</a> ($7,500 in prizes).</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Notably, this year's MLG Anaheim event marks the first time Super Smash Bros. Melee has been featured in a MLG competition since 2006.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">MLG is expecting more than 1,000 of the world's top eSports players to compete in the event. You can attend in-person by purchasing tickets (<a href="http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">$50 for each event</a>), or you can watch the happenings via <a href="http://tv.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">MLG.tv on the web</a>, MLG.tv apps for<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/mlg.tv/id840363884?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> iOS</a> and<a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mlg" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Android</a>, or through the <a href="http://marketplace.xbox.com/en-US/Product/Major-League-Gaming/66acd000-77fe-1000-9115-d8024d4707d1" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">MLG app on Xbox 360</a>. The full MLG Anaheim broadcast schedule is <a href="http://store.majorleaguegaming.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">available on the MLG website</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For more coverage of MLG Anaheim and eSports in general, be sure to <a href="http://www.ongamers.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">read GameSpot sister site onGamers</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/150-000-up-for-grabs-at-this-weekend-s-mlg-anaheim/1100-6420564/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-hardware-wrap-up-virtual-reality-and-beyond/1100-6420552/ <p style="">This year's E3 seemed to be all about the games, but if you look through the cracks, you'll also see a lot of interesting hardware that found its way to the show. Virtual reality devices and demos continue to charge ahead into the proposed "future of gaming," Sony delivered small (literally and figuratively) hardware <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-sony-won-e3-2014/1100-6420501/" data-ref-id="1100-6420501">announcements</a> that mean big things for PlayStation fans, and Razer made a splash with a few devices that fall outside of its usual product lines</p><p style="">Here are some of the most interesting hardware-related announcements and demos from E3 2014.</p><h3><b>Sony - Glacier White PlayStation 4</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570352" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570352"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570352-glacier2.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Bungie's <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a> was on a lot of people's minds leading up to E3, and Sony capitalized on the hype by revealing exclusive in-game content for PlayStation users, as wells as teasing a "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-450-white-ps4-destiny-bundle-arriving-september-9/1100-6420272/" data-ref-id="1100-6420272">glacier white</a>" PlayStation 4 that will only be sold in a bundle with the sc-fi MMO for $450, giving Destiny fans who haven't made the next-gen jump another enticing reason to consider joining team Sony. In practical terms, it's the same console as the standard black PlayStation 4, but the brilliant white chassis is eye-catching, and given its exclusivity, it's a tempting proposition.</p><h3><b>Sony - PlayStation TV</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570363" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570363"><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570363-vita+tv2.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Given that we haven't heard a lot about the PlayStation TV in months, it came as a bit of a surprise when Sony <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-99-playstation-tv-coming-to-america-this-fall/1100-6420287/" data-ref-id="1100-6420287">announced</a> at E3 that the PlayStation TV would be coming to North America this fall. Since it's a Remote Play client that allows you to stream PlayStation 4 content to your TV over your home network, it's a great option for PlayStation 4 owners. But even if you don't own a PlayStation 4, the PlayStation TV can act as a client device for Sony's cloud-based PlayStation Now service, which will let you stream and play PlayStation, PlayStation 2, and PlayStation 3 games over the Internet. Of course, it also allows you to play PlayStation Vita games on your TV. It won't support the entire Vita library at launch considering that some games rely on the handheld Vita's touchscreen functionality, but Sony is currently working on creative solutions for problematic games.</p><h3><b>Sony - Project Morpheus</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570358" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570358"><img src="http://static3.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570358-morph.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">It was expected of Sony to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-announces-ps4-virtual-reality-initiative-project-morpheus/1100-6418391/" data-ref-id="1100-6418391">unveil</a> its prototype virtual reality headset, Project Morpheus, during the Game Developers Conference in March, but it's a bit surprising to see how committed it is to moving forward with the device as quickly as possible. Though the Morpheus at E3 may look the same as the one from March, the unit that was used during demos on the show floor is the first official Morpheus development unit; what we saw at GDC was the prototype development unit. Sony also made a point to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/videos/e3-2014-morpheus-hardware-announcement-at-sony-pre/2300-6419356/" data-ref-id="2300-6419356">emphasize</a> Morpheus during its E3 press conference, solidifying the notion that it's serious about competing in the VR market and that Morpheus is an important part of its strategy for the PlayStation 4.</p><h3><b>Oculus - Rift</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570360" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570360"><img src="http://static4.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570360-oculus_alien.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Oculus brought its Rift headset to the E3 show floor, but not much has changed since the Facebook-owned company announced the DK2 (Development Kit 2) model at GDC last March. Rather than reveal a new hardware revision, Oculus brought new games and experiences to E3 to continue its charge to demonstrate the merits of VR. One was <a href="/luckys-tale/" data-ref-id="false">Lucky's Tale</a>, a third-person platformer with a cutesy bent and a few Oculus-specific mechanics, but the other two demos offered the most excitement for virtual explorers.</p><p style="">Super Hot, a first-person shooter where time moves only when you move, brought virtual gunfights to life by emphasizing the sound of bullets whizzing by your ears in a <i>Matrix</i>-like, slow-motion experience.</p><p style="">Creative Assembly's <a href="/alien-isolation/" data-ref-id="false">Alien: Isolation</a> was demoed as well, allowing you to play virtual hide-and-seek with a seething xenomorph (a violent, toothy alien) inside of a derelict space station. The Rift experience drives home the sense of fear associated with outsmarting a murderous creature in a haunting, abandoned setting, which may not be everyone's cup of tea, but it's evidence of the range of experiences that can be heightened through VR.</p><h3><b>Control VR</b></h3><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png" data-ref-id="1300-2570364" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png" data-ref-id="1300-2570364"><img src="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1406/14063904/2570364-6064997929-30655.png"></a></figure><p style="">When you think of the hardware that's required to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/videos/reality-check-the-future-of-game-control/2300-6416397/" data-ref-id="2300-6416397">experience VR</a>, you immediately think of headsets like the Rift and Morpheus, but headsets alone don't satisfy every requirement for true immersion. Believing in what you see only flies until the moment your actual and virtual movements don't sync up. This is why a product like <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/controlvr/control-vr-motion-capture-for-vr-animation-and-mor" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Control VR</a> is so valuable. It's a conglomeration of hardware, including a harness, armbands, and gloves, that uses tiny proximity sensors to track your arm, hand, and fingers. It then applies your movements in the real world to your in-game avatar, which opens up exciting possibilities for virtual interaction.</p><p style="">Granted, the current iteration of Control VR isn't the final solution when it comes to avatar body mapping--it's early days for the team, and there's a whole other half of the human body to account for--but it's a great first step toward more-immersive VR experiences. Plus, you get to look like Iron Man while it's equipped.</p><h3><b>Razer - Nabu Smartband</b></h3><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3" data-ref-id="1300-2570370" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3" data-ref-id="1300-2570370"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1406/14063904/2570370-nabu3"></a></figure><p style="">Razer continues to tread new ground, this time with a new "smart band" that works as a stand-alone device that provides basic fitness band-like functionality, but it can also be synced with smartphones to access features like text messages, caller ID, social media updates, and Google Maps directions. Given Razer's affinity for gaming, there's a chance the Nabu may play well with games that support phone and tablet integration down the road. Razer is also proudly touting the Nabu's ability to seamlessly share data between users. All it takes is a simple handshake.</p><p style=""> </p><h3>Razer/NZXT - "Designed by Razer" H440 Mid-Tower Case</h3><figure data-align="right" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570372" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570372"><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1406/14063904/2570372-nzxttt.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">In what is the first of many proposed computer components bearing the Razer touch, <a href="http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/149" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">"Designed by Razer" NZXT's H440</a> mid-tower case was given a new coat of paint, custom lighting, and a tinted side panel to court the Razer loyal among us.</p><p style="">The H440 offers plenty of fans for ventilation, including three 120mm fans and one 140mm fan, support for a wide range of water cooling solutions, and lots of ducts and crevices in order to maximize cable management. The Razer branded variant is a bit pricey at $150, which is $30 more than the retail price of the <a href="http://www.nzxt.com/product/detail/143-h440-performance-mid-tower.html" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">standard H440</a>, which also comes in a variety of different colors.</p> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-hardware-wrap-up-virtual-reality-and-beyond/1100-6420552/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/promised-ps4-features-like-suspend-resume-haven-t-been-forgotten/1100-6420563/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570726" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570726"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570726-ps4system.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">During the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-meeting-2013-ps4-announcement/1100-6403818/" data-ref-id="1100-6403818">PlayStation 4's official announcement event in February of 2013</a>, Sony revealed a suspend/resume mode for the system and functionality that would allow another player to virtually "take over" your game through the Internet. Neither of those features are currently available, but they have not been forgotten or scrapped, head of worldwide studios Shuhei Yoshida says.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Asked by <a href="http://kotaku.com/missing-ps4-features-still-coming-sony-says-1592210608" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Kotaku </a>about the feature where a friend could hop into your game to help you out in a jam, Yoshida said, "Our team has been working on it. There are some things that we announced in February of last year that were not planned for the launch timeframe."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Simply put, "It's not ready yet," Yoshida said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Regarding that feature and the suspend/resume option, Yoshida replied, "I am asking the same question to my tech team every other week. Because every day I get reminded by lots of people: 'Where is this? Where is that?' It's a great reminder for me."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The suspend/resume mode keeps the PS4 in a low-power state, while preserving your game session. As such, all you'll need to do is hit the power button again and you'll be taken back to the exact moment where you left off. The "friend-takes-over-your-game" feature, on the other hand, allows a friend to virtually look over your shoulder, and with permission, "take over" your controller to help you finish a level.</p><p style="">There's no timetable for when these features will be added to the PS4. Notably, Sony never said they would be there for launch.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/promised-ps4-features-like-suspend-resume-haven-t-been-forgotten/1100-6420563/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/developers-teaching-math-through-a-new-game/1100-6420562/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2570705" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif" data-ref-id="1300-2570705"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570705-mathbreakersgif.gif"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Can video games teach children math? Developers behind a newly announced video game are hoping that they can, this month <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mathbreakers/mathbreakers-a-3-d-math-exploration-game" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">launching a Kickstarter campaign</a> for a project called Mathbreakers. The team at Imaginary Number Co., described as a "small team of math nerds and gamers," is seeking $42,000 to make the project a reality. The campaign ends on July 5.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The current iteration of Mathbreakers is geared towards children ages 7-12 and features <a href="https://mathbreakers.com/cc/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">lessons </a>on math subjects such as operations and algebraic thinking, measurement and data, and geometry. The developers have even created <a href="https://mathbreakers.com/lessons/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">unique lesson guides </a>for teachers to use.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Mathbreakers is a 3D "math exploration video game" that enables children to visualize math concepts in a non-traditional way. "Adventurers will chop numbers in half with a fractions sword, cast addition spells to zero-out negative enemies, outsmart swarms of spikey integers with keen number sense, save the counting sheep from certain destruction, defeat the evil Numbermancer, and so much more," the developers wrote on the Kickstarter page.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The game is aiming for a release on Android and iOS tablets, as well as through the web. If funding surpasses the $42,000 target, the developers will introduce stretch goals, and they'll ask the community for feedback regarding what these should be.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">If everything goes to plan, Mathbreakers should be available this December. Right now, funding stands at $21,163 from 194 total backers. Head to the <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mathbreakers/mathbreakers-a-3-d-math-exploration-game" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Mathbreakers Kickstarter page </a>to contribute or to read more about the project.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 07:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/developers-teaching-math-through-a-new-game/1100-6420562/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oculus-vr-hires-bastion-transistor-programmer/1100-6420561/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570697" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570697"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570697-oculusnew.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Oculus VR, the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/facebook-buys-oculus-rift-company-in-a-massive-deal-worth-an-estimated-2-billion/1100-6418540/" data-ref-id="1100-6418540">Facebook-owned company</a> behind the upcoming virtual reality headset Oculus Rift, continues to snap up talent from prominent developers. The latest new hire at the company is Supergiant Games senior programmer Chris Jurney, who <a href="https://twitter.com/jurney/status/478608693412380674" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">announced on Twitter</a> (via <a href="http://www.polygon.com/2014/6/16/5815324/supergiants-jurney-moves-on-to-oculus" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Polygon</a>) that he will join Oculus VR at the end of the month to "help make VR awesome."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">During his two years at Supergiant Games, Jurney worked on critically acclaimed downloadable games <a href="/bastion/" data-ref-id="false">Bastion </a>and <a href="/transistor/" data-ref-id="false">Transistor</a>. Before joining that company, he worked at <a href="/brutal-legend/" data-ref-id="false">Brutal Legend</a> developer Double Fine, as well as Relic Entertainment and the now-shuttered Kaos Studios.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"I think we're on the cusp of truly great fully immersive virtual experiences, and I want to help make that a reality," Jurney told Polygon. "I'll be on a small team doing prototypes, which is my favorite type of work. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands dirty in virtual space."</p><p style="">Oculus VR has a number of game industry veterans in its ranks, including <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/doom-co-creator-john-carmack-officially-leaves-id-software/1100-6416346/" data-ref-id="1100-6416346">John Carmack (id Software)</a>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-one-cares-about-greater-visual-fidelity-new-oculus-vr-dev-says/1100-6416822/" data-ref-id="1100-6416822">David DeMartini (Electronic Arts)</a>, and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/former-steam-boss-jason-holtman-joins-oculus-vr/1100-6420110/" data-ref-id="1100-6420110">Jason Holtman (Valve)</a>. Just last week, Oculus VR announced that it had <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-oculus-hires-naughty-dog-co-founder-announces-alien-isolation-vr/1100-6420312/" data-ref-id="1100-6420312">hired Naughty Dog co-founder Jason Rubin</a> as its head of worldwide studios.</p><p style="">There's still no word yet on when the Oculus Rift headset will be available to consumers or what it will cost. </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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:37:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oculus-vr-hires-bastion-transistor-programmer/1100-6420561/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-5-check-out-this-ps3-vs-ps4-video-comparison/1100-6420560/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtZ5oBWpO90" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FNtZ5oBWpO90%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DNtZ5oBWpO90&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FNtZ5oBWpO90%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style="">An eye-opening new comparison video from <a href="http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/digitalfoundry-2014-grand-theft-auto-5-trailer-ps4-tech-analysis" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Digital Foundry</a> reveals the differences between the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 versions of Rockstar Games' open-world action title <a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V</a>. As you'd expect, the current-generation version--due out this fall--looks noticeably better.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">When Rockstar Games announced the new version of GTA V for PS4, Xbox One, and PC last week at E3, the company promised "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-gta-5-for-xbox-ps4-pc-has-increased-draw-distances-better-resolution-new-wildlife/1100-6420302/" data-ref-id="1100-6420302">across-the-board graphical and technical improvements</a>." This will include, as we see in the video, increased draw distances, new wildlife, and better resolution overall.</p><figure data-embed-type="comparison" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg,http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570677,1300-2570678" data-size="large" data-resize-urls="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg,http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-resized="" data-resize-url=""><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570677" ><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570677-gtatrevor.jpg"></a><a href="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570678" ><img src="http://static2.gamespot.com/uploads/scale_super/1179/11799911/2570678-gtatrevor1.jpg"></a><figcaption>Image Credit: Eurogamer</figcaption></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Digital Foundry's detailed assessment goes on to note that street traffic is increased and you'll find more NPCs walking around Los Santos than on the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions. In addition, water should look more realistic, trees will appear fuller, and fields of grass have been added to bolster a feeling of vibrancy and life.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Rockstar Games has not announced an official resolution or frame rate for the Xbox One, PS4, and PC versions. However, Digital Foundry suggests that the PS4 version runs in native 1080p.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">GTA V launched for Xbox 360 and PS3 last year, going on to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-v-sales-reach-1-billion-in-three-days/1100-6414762/" data-ref-id="1100-6414762">generate $1 billion in revenue in 72 hours</a>. Rockstar Games continues to support the game's multiplayer mode, Grand Theft Auto Online, with new content, like this week's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/hipsters-coming-to-gta-5-through-today-s-update/1100-6420528/" data-ref-id="1100-6420528">"I'm Not a Hipster" </a>update.</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 06:06:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gta-5-check-out-this-ps3-vs-ps4-video-comparison/1100-6420560/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/zach-braff-s-video-games-the-movie-gets-a-release-date/1100-6420559/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ETSKGdtrMK8" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FETSKGdtrMK8%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DETSKGdtrMK8&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FETSKGdtrMK8%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><em>Video Games: The Movie</em>, the upcoming feature-length film that chronicles the rise of the video game industry from producer Zach Braff (<em>Scrubs</em>,<em>Garden State</em>), will debut in theaters in the US and Canada on July 18. You can buy the movie through iTunes and other digital platforms starting July 15.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Directed by<a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2758684/?ref_=tt_ov_dr" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Jeremy Snead</a>, <em>Video Games: The Movie</em> traces the trajectory of the video game industry, from its origins decades ago to the the billion-dollar industry it's become today. Its theatrical release is somewhat limited, so be sure to check out the <a href="http://videogamesthemovie.com/#theaters" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">list of participating theaters</a> before you head out.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The movie is narrated by <em>Lord of the Rings</em> actor Sean Astin and features interviews with industry veterans like Nolan Bushnell (Atari), Hideo Kojima (<a href="/metal-gear-solid/" data-ref-id="false">Metal Gear Solid</a>), and Cliff Bleszinski (<a href="/gears-of-war/" data-ref-id="false">Gears of War</a>), as well as celebrities like Alison Haislip, Chris Hardwick, and Wil Wheaton.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For more on <em>Video Games: The Movie</em>--which was <a href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mediajuicestudios/video-games-the-movie" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">funded through Kickstarter</a>--you can check out the trailer above or <a href="http://videogamesthemovie.com/#" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">visit the film's website</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:39:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/zach-braff-s-video-games-the-movie-gets-a-release-date/1100-6420559/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-offering-peggle-for-free-right-now-on-origin/1100-6420558/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570653" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570653"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570653-peggle.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">PopCap's casual puzzle game <a href="/peggle/" data-ref-id="false">Peggle (2007)</a> is now<a href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/free-games/on-the-house" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> free to download through Origin</a> as part of the platform's recently launched "On the House" promotion. You can download the game now.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Peggle normally sells for $5 on Origin. It replaces DICE's <a href="/battlefield-3/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield 3</a>, which was free on Origin last month. Other free games have included <a href="/dead-space/" data-ref-id="false">Dead Space</a> and <a href="/plants-vs-zombies/" data-ref-id="false">Plants vs. Zombies</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Origin's On the House promotion does not come with any strings attached. You're getting the full version of the game and it's yours to keep with no limitations. <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/peggle-2/" data-ref-id="false">Peggle 2</a> was announced last year at E3 and is currently available on Xbox 360 and Xbox One.</p><p style="">For more on the original Peggle, check out <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/peggle-review/1900-6231982/" data-ref-id="1900-6231982">GameSpot's review</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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:18:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-offering-peggle-for-free-right-now-on-origin/1100-6420558/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-the-battlefield-hardline-beta-on-pc-right-now/1100-6420557/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570646" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570646"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2570646-hardline.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The <a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield Hardline </a>beta is now open and available for anyone on PC to play, developer DICE has <a href="http://blogs.battlefield.com/2014/06/get-instant-access-battlefield-hardline-beta-pc/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">announced on the Battlefield Blog</a>. All you need to do is visit <a href="http://www.battlefield.com/beta" rel="nofollow">www.battlefield.com/beta</a> to sign up.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">As a reward for signing up, DICE will give you a special weapon camo/skin and weapon sight for Battlefield Hardline, which you can unlock when the game launches on October 21. You'll also receive a unique dog tag for <a href="/battlefield-4/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield 4</a> (which you can redeem in July) and "additional Battlefield Hardline content."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Not enough? If you reach Rank 10 in the Battlefield Hardline beta, you'll receive a special Battlepack at launch. This perk is also open to PlayStation 4 beta players. In addition, if you enable Facebook Sharing, you'll receive $1K worth of in-game cash. This bonus is also available to PS4 players.</p><p style="">The Battlefield Hardline beta is currently available only on PC and PS4, but it will be <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-hardline-beta-confirmed-for-xbox-one-and-last-gen/1100-6420511/" data-ref-id="1100-6420511">extended</a> to Xbox One, as well as Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3, sometime in the future. For more on Battlefield Hardline, check out <a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">GameSpot's previous coverage</a>.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6419425" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6419425/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><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> Wed, 18 Jun 2014 05:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-the-battlefield-hardline-beta-on-pc-right-now/1100-6420557/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-major-nelson-speaking-at-connecticut-high-school-graduation/1100-6420553/ <p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Microsoft's director of Xbox Live programming, Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, will speak this week at his high school's graduation ceremony in Connecticut, he <a href="https://twitter.com/majornelson/status/478932801048150017" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">revealed today on Twitter</a>. It's unclear which high school Hryb graduated from or when the event will take place.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570378" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570378"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1179/11799911/2570378-hryb.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Many high schools in Connecticut get out this week.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Prior to joining Microsoft, Hryb spent more than a decade working as the director of promotions at Clear Channel for WKSS in Hartford during the '90s. WKSS is one of the better-known radio stations in Connecticut and Hryb appeared on-air earlier this year when he <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-might-get-a-dlc-season-pass-pilot-only-mode-could-come-after-launch/1100-6418043/" data-ref-id="1100-6418043">came to Connecticut </a>to open the new Microsoft store at the Westfarms Mall.</p><p style="">Hryb is a technology and media veteran, and his product--Xbox--is no doubt played by many of those who will be in attendance during the speech. Suffice it so say, he'll have plenty of material to cover during his graduation address.</p><p style=""><em>My graduation speaker was a former member of the Blue Man Group. Who was yours?</em></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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 18:57:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-major-nelson-speaking-at-connecticut-high-school-graduation/1100-6420553/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418756/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2525964" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static5.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2525964"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1197/11970954/2525964-sunset-overdrive-forall-sunset-city.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Following this year's E3, we've compiled a list of all the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/xbox-one/" data-ref-id="false">Xbox One</a> games that will be available by the end of 2014. If a game has an announced release date, it is written next to the game title.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Keep in mind that the release dates for upcoming games is subject to change. But with that caveat out of the way, check out the full list below.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Games that are Xbox One console exclusives are bolded.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Out </strong><strong>Now</strong>:</ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/aban-hawkins-and-the-1-001-spikes/" data-ref-id="false">1001 Spikes</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-amazing-spider-man-2/" data-ref-id="false">The Amazing Spider-Man 2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/child-of-light/" data-ref-id="false">Child of Light</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/ufc-ultimate-fighting-championship/" data-ref-id="false">EA Sports UFC</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/kinect-sports-rivals/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Kinect Sports Rivals</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/the-lego-movie-videogame/" data-ref-id="false">The Lego Movie Video Game </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/lego-the-hobbit-review/1900-6415731/" data-ref-id="1900-6415731">Lego: The Hobbit </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/metal-gear-solid-ground-zeroes/" data-ref-id="false">Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/murdered-soul-suspect/" data-ref-id="false">Murdered: Soul Suspect </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/nutjitsu/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Nutjitsu</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/reviews/plants-vs-zombies-garden-warfare-review/1900-6415676/" data-ref-id="1900-6415676">Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/rayman-legends/" data-ref-id="false">Rayman Legends </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/strider/" data-ref-id="false">Strider </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/strike-suit-zero/" data-ref-id="false">Strike Suit Zero</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/super-t-i-m-e-force/" data-ref-id="false">Super Time Force </a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/thief/" data-ref-id="false">Thief </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false"><strong>Titanfall</strong> </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/reviews/tomb-raider-definitive-edition-review/1900-6415647/" data-ref-id="1900-6415647">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/trials-fusion/" data-ref-id="false">Trials Fusion </a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/watch-dogs/" data-ref-id="false">Watch Dogs</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/worms-battlegrounds/" data-ref-id="false">Worms Battlegrounds</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/wolfenstein-the-new-order/" data-ref-id="false">Wolfenstein: The New Order </a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/dead-rising-3/" data-ref-id="false">Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition</a></strong></li></ul><p style=""><b><ins>Summer:</ins></b></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/sniper-elite-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Sniper Elite 3</a> (July 1)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/diablo-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition</a> (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-golf-club/" data-ref-id="false">The Golf Club</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/madden-nfl-15/" data-ref-id="false">Madden NFL 15</a> (August 26)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/minecraft/" data-ref-id="false">Minecraft</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/transformers-rise-of-the-dark-spark/" data-ref-id="false">Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark</a> (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/valiant-hearts-the-great-war/" data-ref-id="false">Valiant Hearts: The Great War</a> (June 25)</li></ul><p style=""><ins><strong>Fall/Winter:</strong></ins></p><ul><li><a href="/alien-isolation/" data-ref-id="false">Alien: Isolation </a>(October 7)</li><li><a href="/assassins-creed-unity/" data-ref-id="false">Assassin's Creed Unity</a> (October 28)</li><li><a href="/battlefield-hardline/" data-ref-id="false">Battlefield Hardline</a> (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare</a> (November 4)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-crew/" data-ref-id="false">The Crew</a> (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/dance-central-spotlight/" data-ref-id="false">Dance Central Spotlight</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny </a>(September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/disney-infinity-20/" data-ref-id="false">Disney Infinity -- Marvel Super Heroes</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/dragon-age-inquisition/" data-ref-id="false">Dragon Age: Inquisition</a> (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-elder-scrolls-online/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls Online</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-evil-within/" data-ref-id="false">The Evil Within</a> (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/evolve/" data-ref-id="false">Evolve </a>(October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/far-cry-4/" data-ref-id="false">Far Cry 4 </a>(November 18)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/fifa-15/" data-ref-id="false">FIFA 15</a> (October 23)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/forza-horizon-2/" data-ref-id="false">Forza Horizon 2</a></strong> (September 30)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/the-master-chief-collection/" data-ref-id="false">Halo: The Master Chief Collection</a></strong> (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/just-dance-2015/" data-ref-id="false">Just Dance 2015</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/lego-batman-3-beyond-gotham/" data-ref-id="false">LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/middle-earth-shadow-of-mordor/" data-ref-id="false">Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor </a>(October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/nhl-15/" data-ref-id="false">NHL 15</a> (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/project-spark/" data-ref-id="false">Project Spark</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/crimes-and-punishments/" data-ref-id="false">Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/skylanders-trap-team/" data-ref-id="false">Skylanders Trap Team</a> (October 5)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/sunset-overdrive/" data-ref-id="false">Sunset Overdrive</a></strong> (October 28)</li><li><a href="/wwe-2k15/" data-ref-id="false">WWE 2K15 </a>(October 28)</li></ul><p style=""><ins><strong>TBA:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><a href="/aztez/" data-ref-id="false">Aztez</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/below/" data-ref-id="false">Below</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/calibre-10-racing-series/" data-ref-id="false">Calibre 10 Racing Series</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/castlestorm/" data-ref-id="false">Castlestorm</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/chariot/" data-ref-id="false">Chariot</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/chucks-challenge-3d/" data-ref-id="false">Chuck's Challenge 3D</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/contrast/" data-ref-id="false">Contrast</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/defense-grid-2/" data-ref-id="false">Defense Grid 2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/fantasia-music-evolved/" data-ref-id="false">Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/divekick/" data-ref-id="false">Divekick Addition Edition</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-elder-scrolls-online/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls Online</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/energy-hook/" data-ref-id="false">Energy Hook</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/forced/" data-ref-id="false">Forced</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/fru/" data-ref-id="false">Fru</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/guacamelee/" data-ref-id="false">Guacamelee</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/gunscape/" data-ref-id="false">Gunscape</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/habitat/" data-ref-id="false">Habitat</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/hyper-light-drifter/" data-ref-id="false">Hyper Light Drifter</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/it-draws-a-red-box/" data-ref-id="false">It Draws A Red Box</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/kickbeat/" data-ref-id="false">Kickbeat</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/the-last-tinker-city-of-colors/" data-ref-id="false">The Last Tinker</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/pinball-fx-2/" data-ref-id="false">Pinball FX2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/project-cars/" data-ref-id="false">Project Cars</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/rbi-baseball-14/" data-ref-id="false">RBI Baseball 14</a></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/riptide-gp2/" data-ref-id="false">Riptide GP2</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/roundabout-2/" data-ref-id="false">Roundabout</a></strong></li><li dir="ltr"><a href="/shadow-warrior/" data-ref-id="false">Shadow Warrior</a></li><li dir="ltr"><strong><a href="/wulverblade/" data-ref-id="false">Wulverblade</a></strong></li></ul><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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:51:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418756/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418569/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418012" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418012/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">Following this year's E3, we've compiled a list of all the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/ps4/" data-ref-id="false">PlayStation 4</a> games that will be available by the end of 2014. If a game has an announced release date, it is written next to the game title.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Keep in mind that the release dates for upcoming games is subject to change. But with that caveat out of the way, check out the full list below.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Games that are PS4 console exclusives are bolded.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Out Now:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">1001 Spikes</li><li dir="ltr">Awesomenauts Assemble!</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Backgammon Blitz</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Basement Crawl</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Bound By Flame</li><li dir="ltr">Cel Damage HD</li><li>Child of Light</li><li dir="ltr">Daylight</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Don't Starve: Console Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends Complete Edition</strong></li><li>EA Sports UFC</li><li><strong>Entwined</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Fez</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Infamous: Second Son</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>King Oddball</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Lego The Hobbit</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Mercenary Kings</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>MLB 14: The Show</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Murdered: Soul Suspect</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Octodad: Dadliest Catch</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Outlast</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>PixelJunk Shooter Ultimate</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Putty Squad</li><li dir="ltr">Rayman Legends</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Sportsfriends</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Stealth Inc: Ultimate Edition</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Steamworld Dig</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Strider</li><li dir="ltr">Strike Suit Zero</li><li dir="ltr">The Amazing Spider-Man 2</li><li dir="ltr">The Lego Movie Video Game</li><li dir="ltr">Thief</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Titan Attacks</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>TowerFall Ascension</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Transistor</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Trials Fusion</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>War Thunder</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Watch Dogs</li><li dir="ltr">Wolfenstein: The New Order</li><li dir="ltr">Worms Battlegrounds</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Summer:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr"><strong>CounterSpy</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Destiny (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr">Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Final Horizon </strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>GALAK-Z: The Dimensional</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Golf Club</li><li dir="ltr">Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Helldivers</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hohokum</strong> (August 12)</li><li dir="ltr">KickBeat: Special Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Madden NFL 15 (August 26)</li><li dir="ltr">Minecraft</li><li dir="ltr">Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty (July 22)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>OlliOlli</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Pavilion</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Pier Solar and the Great Architects</li><li dir="ltr">Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare (August 19)</li><li dir="ltr">R.B.I. Baseball 14</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Ready to Run</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Sniper Elite 3 (June 25)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Last of Us Remastered</strong> (July 29)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Swapper</strong> (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Race the Sun</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark (June 24)</li><li dir="ltr">Valiant Hearts: The Great War (June 25)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Velocity 2X</strong></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>Fall/Winter:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">Assassin's Creed Unity (October 28)</li><li dir="ltr">Alien: Isolation (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">Battlefield Hardline (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (November 5)</li><li dir="ltr">Cosmic Star Heroine</li><li dir="ltr">Dragon Age: Inquisition (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Driveclub</strong> (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">Evolve (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr">Far Cry 4 (November 18)</li><li dir="ltr">FIFA 15 (September 23)</li><li dir="ltr">Grand Theft Auto V</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Guns of Icarus Online</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hotline Miami</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Hyper Light Drifter</li><li dir="ltr">Just Dance 2015</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>LittleBigPlanet 3</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Lords of the Fallen</li><li dir="ltr">Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">NBA 2K15 (October 7)</li><li dir="ltr">NHL 15 (September 9)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Ray's the Dead</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Road Not Taken</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Rocketbirds 2: Evolution</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Secret Ponchos</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments</li><li dir="ltr">Skylanders: Trap Team (October 5)</li><li dir="ltr">The Crew (November 11)</li><li dir="ltr">The Evil Within (October 21)</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Witness</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Tropico 5</li><li dir="ltr">WWE 2K15 (October 28)</li></ul><p dir="ltr" style=""><ins><strong>TBA:</strong></ins></p><ul><li dir="ltr">Anomaly 2</li><li dir="ltr">Assault Android Cactus</li><li dir="ltr">Aztez</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Blast ' Em Bunnies</strong></li><li dir="ltr">CastleStorm: Definitive Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Defense Grid 2</li><li dir="ltr">Divekick: Addition Edition</li><li dir="ltr">Energy Hook</li><li dir="ltr">forma.8</li><li dir="ltr">Foul Play</li><li dir="ltr">Gone Home</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Home</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Legend of Raven</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>N++</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Nuclear Throne</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>PlanetSide 2</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Project Cars</li><li dir="ltr">Pure Pool</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Rogue Legacy</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Samurai Gunn</strong></li><li dir="ltr">Shantae: Half-Genie Hero</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Starbound</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Super Exploding Zoo</strong></li><li dir="ltr"><strong>The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth</strong></li><li dir="ltr">The Elder Scrolls Online</li><li dir="ltr"><strong>Volume</strong></li></ul><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> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 15:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-2014-games-release-list/1100-6418569/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-was-unconcerned-with-avoiding-halo-but-wanted-destiny-to-look-unique/1100-6420549/ <div data-height="100%" data-width="100%" data-ref-id="2300-6419784" data-embed-type="video"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6419784/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style="">There are undoubtedly similarities between <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a> and <a href="/the-master-chief-collection/" data-ref-id="false">Halo</a>, both of which were created by Bungie. Those similarities include the visuals, which may be due to the fact that Bungie says it didn't specifically set out to make something that looked completely different from Halo.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In an interview with <a href="http://venturebeat.com/2014/06/15/how-bungie-came-up-with-the-unique-look-of-destiny-interview/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">GamesBeat</a>, senior environmental artist Jason Sussman was asked about whether Bungie felt its next game had to look nothing like Halo. "That wasn't our goal," he said. "I think Chris Barrett, our art director, has talked about how we went really high fantasy at first. We wanted to branch out and do something fantastic. Then we started falling back on some of the things that we know how to do really well, merging those worlds together. We weren't trying, intentionally, to say, 'Hey, let's not make it look like this.' We just wanted to make something unique and special, not only to the players, but to ourselves. We wanted to do something new, something bigger, something different in all the right ways, but still remaining true to our foundation."</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2570258" data-img-src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg" data-size="small" data-align="right" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2570258"><img src="http://static1.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/123/1239113/2570258-destiny.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style="">The Destiny alpha test <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-alpha-extended-dangerous-experiments-now-underway/1100-6420513/" data-ref-id="1100-6420513">wrapped up yesterday</a>, and while it's prompted numerous jokes and critiques about Peter Dinklage's <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlOYatDYC40" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">voice acting</a>, the consensus is that it's an absolutely beautiful game. We've only seen it running on the PlayStation 4, but considering this is a game that will be released on last-generation consoles in addition to PS4 and Xbox One, it's an impressive achievement.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The scale and draw distance, in particular, have been lauded by those who have played the game, and it's those things that Sussman pointed to when asked about what makes the art next-gen. "It's the scale and scope of what we're doing," he responded. "The size of our environments and the amount of explorable space and the amount of A.I. in those environments, along with other players coming seamlessly in and out of those spaces. It doesn't matter if you're on a strike or playing a campaign mission or just roaming around. You're constantly going to run across other people, seamlessly coming in and out. That feels very different to me. It's not just a typical first-person shooter."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Sussman also talked up the work Bungie has done on the engine that's powering the game. "We're doing a lot of different technical things that we haven't done before," he said. "We have cloth sim on the players. We've rewritten our engine from the ground up. This is not the engine we used in the past. Every system has been amplified, from animation to the way we're lighting the environment. We're tuning in to every aspect of each next-gen console as much as possible."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Bungie has previously said that the last-generation-console versions <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-destiny-not-dumbed-down-for-current-gen/1100-6415956/" data-ref-id="1100-6415956">will not be dumbed down</a> compared to what's offered on PS4 or Xbox One, although we still don't have any real idea of what to expect on 360 or PS3. Sussman added to Bungie's past comments by saying, "We've pushed the 360 and the PS3 really far. We want to deliver, on all four consoles, the best possible experience."</p><p style="">Destiny is set to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-bungie-s-destiny-aiming-for-1080p-30fps-on-xbox-one/1100-6420385/" data-ref-id="1100-6420385">run at 1080p and 30 frames per second</a> on both Xbox One and PS4, figures which Sussman confirmed to GamesBeat. Although those two will be comparable in that regard, the PlayStation versions will <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-s-playstation-exclusive-content-includes-maps-and-ships/1100-6420514/" data-ref-id="1100-6420514">feature exclusive content</a>, and the upcoming <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/e3-2014-destiny-beta-kicks-off-july-17-first-on-ps3-ps4/1100-6420271/" data-ref-id="1100-6420271">beta will launch first</a> on those platforms on July 17.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/thesmokingmanx" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-was-unconcerned-with-avoiding-halo-but-wanted-destiny-to-look-unique/1100-6420549/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/nazi-in-the-crosshairs-enemy-front-gameplay/2300-6419796/ Check out 3 different gameplay clips from Enemy Front where you lurk in the shadows stalking Nazi's, slowly and carefully calculating their fate...and then jump out and shoot them. Tue, 17 Jun 2014 14:19:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/nazi-in-the-crosshairs-enemy-front-gameplay/2300-6419796/
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