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New Battlefield 4 Multiplayer Modes Revealed by DICE

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BF4 multiplayer to feature seven game modes, support for each to vary from 10 to 64 players. Developer DICE has laid bare the seven multiplayer game modes Battlefield 4 will ship with later this year. The details were published on the Battlefield Official Blog . The seven difference game modes will be playable across 10 maps, with all modes supported on all maps. Conquest Mode, described as “the quintessential Battlefield mode”, will be playable in the Battlefield 4 beta and is designed for 24 players on Xbox 360 and PS3 and 64 players on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. Domination, also playable in the Battlefield 4 beta, is a fast-paced infantry-only variant of Conquest that made its debut in Battlefield 3: Close Quarters. It’s designed for 20 players across all platforms. In Obliteration, one of two new game modes in Battlefield 4 , both teams must fight to pick up the bomb, drop it off at one of their opponent’s three objectives, arm it, and destroy the objective. Accordi...

The Crew's New York is Bigger Than GTA 4's Liberty City

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And it's only one of 16 cities. Ubisoft's upcoming MMO-racer The Crew will feature a version of New York City that's slightly bigger than Grand Theft Auto IV's Liberty City. That's according to the game's lead designer Serkan Hassan, who made the claim when asked whether the game would be supported with additional location DLC in an interview with IGN. He also revealed that New York is just one of around 16 cities that will appear in the finished game...so expect to lose a significant chunk of time if you want to see everything. "I don't think anyone for a considerable time will be petitioning us for more location DLC. I don't think it'll happen," he said. "I mean we've given you a landmass where New York City in our game is the size of Liberty City in GTA 4. So I think we'll be safe for...

How DualShock 4 Will Enhance the Thief Experience

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The PlayStation 4's controller is Garrett's newest weapon. The Thief reboot is being developed for both the PS3 and PS4, but the newer console's DualShock 4 controllers will provide a more immersive experience, a producer said. In Thief , Garrett's visibility to enemies is shown via a light gem, which brightens and darkens when Garrett is visible or hidden, respectively. The light bar on the DualShock 4 controller will reflect the in-game light gem, offering players a more tangible indicator as they move through the game's environments. Stephane Roy producer at Eidos Montreal, said it creates a "nice feeling when you play in the dark." Roy also said that the PS4 controller's touch pad allows for easier menu navigation and weapon selection, and "makes for a more intuitive way to perform various actions." In a game about frequent improvisation, the DualShock 4 Share button will allow players to show others their exp...

The Best Android Tablets for Under $300

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Small package, small price tag. The tablet market is booming, and lately, the trend is downgrading from the 10-inch behemoth devices to 7- or 8-inch tablets. Beyond Apple's iPad mini, Android fans have a wide range of selections to meet just about any need. The just announced Kindle Fire HDX has added yet another option, but don't forget about the Nexus 7 and other decent tablets, whether you're shopping for yourself or on the early hunt for holiday presents. Kindle Fire, Old and New Earlier this week, Amazon finally unveiled its latest line of tablets, dubbed Kindle Fire HDX. While the 8.9-inch model does offer a higher resolution display, the 7-inch Fire HDX is still on-par with the Nexus 7, thanks to its 1920x1200 screen. Amazon is boasting about the gaming prowess of the Fire HDX, as the Adreno 330 GPU is reportedly four times faster than the Kindle Fire HD. And despite its extremely fast--for a tablet--2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor,...

Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi + Cellular

Available as Apple iPad mini 2 Wi-Fi with Wi-Fi only support. General 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900   CDMA 3G Network HSDPA   1xEV-DO 4G Network LTE SIM Nano-SIM Announced Exp. announcement 2013, October Status Rumored . Exp. release 2013, November Body Dimensions - Weight -   - Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) Display Type LED-backlit IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors Size 1536 x 2048 pixels, 7.9 inches (~324 ppi pixel density) Multitouch Yes Protection Oleophobic coating Sound Alert types N/A Loudspeaker Yes 3.5mm jack Yes Memory Card slot No Internal 16/32/64 GB storage, 1 GB RAM Data GPRS Yes EDGE Yes Speed DC-HSDPA, 42 Mbps; HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE, 100 Mbps; EV-DO Rev. A, up to 3.1 Mbps WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band Bluetooth Yes, v4.0 with A2DP, EDR USB Yes, v2.0 Camera Primary 5 MP, 2592x1...

Narco Terror Review

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Call for backup.  Narco Terror is a twin-stick shooter in which you blow things up. A lot. That’s really the most apt description I can give. As far as twin-stick shooters go, it doesn’t add much to the formula, but its premise of focusing less on precise aiming and more on strategically causing things to explode is a welcome twist. At its best, Narco Terror is a fun distraction, particularly when played with friends. At its worst, it’s a nearly unplayable storm of death after death. Fortunately, it’s much more commonly the former than the latter. The moral of the story is that doing drugs causes explosions. As its title suggests, Narco Terror puts us in the role of an FBI agent on a one-man offensive against a major drug cartel. This is, however, the only element of the story that is ever really expanded upon, and Narco Terror throws extra characters like his daughter or best friend (who have never been mentioned before) in when it needs an excuse to ch...

The Evil Within - Prologue and Perth House Survival Horror Gameplay

Dead Rising 3 Is Not Coming to Xbox 360

The zombie game remains an Xbox One exclusive. Despite an erroneous report circulating the web that suggests otherwise, Dead Rising 3 is not coming to Xbox 360. "Reports from [Eurogamer Expo] that Dead Rising 3 will launch on Xbox 360 are false," reads a tweet sent out by Major Nelson. "It's an Xbox One exclusive - no plans for 360." Since it was announced at E3 , Dead Rising 3 has always been portrayed as an Xbox One exclusive. It's in development at Capcom Vancouver (the former Blue Castle Games), the same team responsible for Dead Rising 2 and its spin-offs, but unlike previous Dead Rising games, it's being published by Microsoft, not Capcom. IGN's most recent hands-on with the game came at the Tokyo Game Show. The demo showed, among other things, an improved framerate over what was on display at Gamescom....

Xbox One Demo Tour Details and Dates Announced

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Xbox One demo units may be coming to a location near you starting in October. After being leaked early through Xbox.com, Microsoft has formally announced an Xbox One tour that will allow gamers to go hands-on with its next-gen console ahead of its launch on November 22. The tour will span more than 75 cities in the United States, Canada, and Europe, including Los Angeles, New York City, Boston, and Berlin. The tour begins on October 1, runs for the remainder of the year, and consists of two different types of experiences. The "Area One" tour will allow gamers to try out the Xbox One's new controller and a number of Xbox One games, including Forza Motorsport 5, Dead Rising 3, and Killer Instinct. These events are going to feature live music "and more," and will be free to attend. They are, however, first-come, first-served, and require attendees to be 18 years or older. ...

Killer Instinct: Sadira Combat Analysis / Orchid Reveal - Rewind Theater

Microsoft Announces Xbox Fitness

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Feel the next-gen burn!  Fitness games have tended to be a big deal on Kinect for Xbox 360, so it comes as no surprise that Microsoft has officially revealed its Xbox Fitness app, a subscription-based service for the Xbox One that lets you interact with popular fitness videos through the next-gen console's Kinect sensor. According to a post on Xbox Wire, Xbox Fitness will offer personalized program recommendations varying between 10 and 60 minutes in length, and its library of interactive videos comes courtesy of popular screamy trainers like Tony Horton, Shaun T, Jillian Michaels and Tracy Anderson. The app can "read your heart rate without a monitor, see which muscles are most engaged by measuring the power, force and transfer of weight in your body, and track the quality of your performance by measuring your balance, tempo and form," all via Kinect. Xbox Live will be the playground where you compare scores and challenge your friends to beat your p...

Watch Dogs Runs at 30 Frames Per Second on Next-Gen Consoles

Ubisoft Montreal highly values steadiness and consistency. Believing that consistency is critical, Watch Dogs developer Ubisoft Montreal is currently targeting 30 frames per second as the framerate in its debut title on next-generation consoles. "Right now the frame rate we're focusing on [is] a steady 30 [FPS]," said creative director Jonathan Morin in an interview with VideoGamer . "There's always a balance, especially for open world, between the simulation and the rest. I think for where we are, the most important thing is the steadiness and [ensuring] that it's always capped the same so when you play it it feels right." The subject of the next-gen versions' native resolution was also broached, but Morin said he was unsure as to the answer. Just yesterday, Guerrilla Games revealed its PS4 launch title, Killz...

GTA 5

Increasing Stats in GTA 5  Each GTA 5 character possesses eight Stats . Each Stat may be increased through in-game practice.   Stat Effect Increase By Stamina Increases ability to sprint, swim, and pedal without keeling over from a heart attack. This stat is increased by 1% for every 18 yards ran, every minute swam and every minute cycled. Shooting Improves accuracy, magazine capacity and improves reload time. Improved by hitting enemies. Improved more quickly by headshots. Also improved by Shooting Range challenges. GOLD Medals increase 3%, SILVER Medals increase 2% and BRONZE Medals increase 1%. Strength Increases hit damage, improves durability, speeds climbing, and increases proficiency in Sports . Fighting people with your fist & playing  Sports  will increase your Strength. Michael: Quickly increase by completing a set of Tennis and winning. Stealth Increases speed and reduces noise in Stealth Mode . Practice ...

Let's Play Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs - Destin in the Dungeon

Grand Theft Auto V

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Vehicles  GTA 5 includes a huge assortment of Vehicles loosely based on real-world automobiles and aircrafts. There are a total of 257 vehicles, with a total of 21 different types. More information can be found on Rockstar's official website . You can customize your vehicles on the go through the Companion App (iFruit) . Looking for a place to store all these sweet rides? Check out the Vehicle Storage page for a list of all the storage facilities you can purchase. You can also customize any car in the GTA 5 , even remotely using the IFruit companion app. More of a side note on Michael's main car, the rims are available to buy in Los Santos customs shop. Just look in the Lowrider section under wheels when customizing your car. Below is a complete list of all GTA 5 Vehicles with core statistics and links to performance summaries based on a 0-10 rating scale. Complete GTA 5 Vehicles List Click on the images in the list below to view them at full resolution. ...