Wednesday 30 July 2014

Say Hello to League of Legends’ New Hero Gnar - AllThatsEpic - July 29, 2014

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Riot Games has been teasing players with it’s newest hero and how their new mechanics will work in the game. But today we now have a full introduction for the prehistoric yordle known as Gnar. The character model actually looks really good, some would say cute, which is all well and good until he gets angry. The new mechanics turn Gnar into a hulking brute who is happy to crush everything in his path. In short don’t get him angry or he’ll unleash his anger issues.

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Collector’s Edition Unveiled - AllThatsEpic - July 29, 2014

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On November 4, this years installment in the massive Call of Duty series with the launch of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. We already know that there will be three awesome versions of the game, mainly depending on what the fans of the series are into. The standard $59.99 version, a $79.99 limited version with extra content, and the daddy of the versions; the $119.99 version that’s has been dubbed the Atlas Pro Edition which includes the game’s season pass and new weapons.

Little Big Planet 3 Dated and Pre Order Bonuses Detailed - AllThatsEpic - July 29, 2014

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Sony Computer Entertainment announced today that Little Big Planet 3, the latest entry in the charming platforming series will be released on both PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 on November 18. The series which was created by Media Molecule now being developed by Sumo Digital will take a huge turn with this installment with the inclusion of not one, but three new playable characters. Each of them with skills specific to the character.

Monday 28 July 2014

New PlayStation Games for the Week of July 29 - AllThatsEpic - July 28, 2014

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This weeks list of game releases on PlayStation platforms is a short one, though the main title that is heading this week and also the summer releases is all any PlayStation gamer needs. The Last of Us Remastered brings the critically acclaimed survival story to the PS4, with it’s enhanced visuals, a new photo mode to highlight how good the game looks and the inclusion of the Left Behind and multiplayer DLC.

Marvel Villains Scheming Their Way to Disney Infinity 2.0 - AllThatsEpic - July 28, 2014

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Disney Infinity is having a huge party in September with the release of Marvel Super Heroes:2.0 Edition. Already this week we learned that not only The Avengers would be joining the cast of characters but also the main cast from Guardians of the Galaxy. Just today, we have a new trailer which highlights some of the villains that are being released as well.

SDCC 2014: Directors of Captain America Reprise Roles for Agent Carter - AllThatsEpic - July 27, 2014

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It was revealed today at SDCC that the Captain America directors Anthony and Joe Russo will be taking on Agent Carter by directing episode two and episode three of the series. The perfect pair to do so too as they have directed the first two Captain America movies. Both of them are also well versed on Agent Carter character, and Hayley Atwell who played the character in both Captain America films.

SDCC 2014: First Gameplay Footage Released from The Legend of Korra - AllThatsEpic - July 27, 2014

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Platinum Games is known for its hardcore games, so it was strange to see them pick up the development for the Nickelodeon animated series The Legend of Korra. And while at SDCC this week they have revealed the first gameplay trailer to come from it. The Legend of Korra which began its third season on June 27, is a successor to the other animated show Avatar: The Last Airbender.

Sunday 27 July 2014

SDCC 2014: Four New Posters Unveiled for Mad Max: Fury Road - AllThatsEpic - July 26, 2014

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Today at SDCC, the first footage from the upcoming Mad Max: Fury Road was unveiled. Which from the sounds of things blew the audience away, a good first impression by anyone’s standards. And now we have been hit with four new posters which show off even more of what’s to come when the movie launches in 2015.

SDCC 2014: First Look at Warcraft Unveiled - AllThatsEpic - July 26, 2014

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Director Duncan Jones came to Comic Con with a gift for the fans today. This surprise comes in the form of a first look at Warcraft. Even though the movie doesn’t come out until 2016, it’s impressive that Jones was able to attend and bring some impressive looking footage just to hype those MMO gamers up just a little. Jones stated that Warcraft will chronicle how Azeroth falls into conflict between Orcs and the humans, more specifically, the horde and the alliance. 

Thursday 24 July 2014

SDCC 2014: Director of Guardians of the Galaxy Teases Plans for Future - AllThatsEpic - July 24, 2014

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Since the heavy advertising started for Guardians of the Galaxy, Marvel fans have been wandering whether there will be an Avengers and Guardians cross over. Director James Gunn has spoken out about these questions and teased on plans for the sequel for Guardians of the Galaxy.

SDCC 2014: The Witcher 3 Coffee Table Lore Book Coming Soon - AllThatsEpic - July 24, 2014

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The Witcher universe is getting a huge lore book that will catch fans up on everything from the backstory of the world all the way through The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. It was revealed today by vice president of media licensing at Dark Horse Comics, Nick McWhorter. Releasing in tandem with the game, The World of The Witcher will cover story and setting of the previous two games, while being told in an in-fiction perspective unlike most other art books.

SDCC 2014: Final Fantasy Designer Unveils Wacky Batman Figure - AllThatsEpic - July 24, 2014

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Square Enix character designer Tetsuya Nomura is well known for his unique designs for the Japanese game designer, but no one was prepared for what was unveiled at Comic Con this morning. In games like Kingdom Hearts and Final Fantasy, his characters are known for being zipper-heavy and very typical of Manga style. His take on Batman, however, is something completely different.

Wednesday 23 July 2014

Rehgar the Orc Coming to Heroes of the Storm - AllThatsEpic - July 22, 2014

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MOBA Heroes of the Storm is about to get a new addition to it’s roster. It was revealed today by Blizzard that Rehgar the Orc from the Warcraft universe would be joining the game. Rehgar will be a supporting melee character and will have a spirit wolf ability that can get him from place to place quickly. Rehgar can heal and buff as well, a handy skill of stopping enemies from escaping is also of a benefit when tag teaming against the opponents. This is no doubt a welcome addition to players who love to play support.

SDCC 2014: Assassin’s Creed Experience Coming to Comic Con - AllThatsEpic - July 22, 2014

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Ubisoft is bringing a new epic event to San Diego Comic-Con this year with the Assassin’s Creed Experience. Participants will be able to run along castle walls, hop over pedestals and shuffle across planks just like the characters from the series.

Tuesday 22 July 2014

Naughty Dog Wants 1080p and 60fps for Uncharted 4 - AllThatsEpic - July 21, 2014

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Last month we got our first look at Drake and of the setting for Uncharted 4. Many assumed that the trailer was all CG but was later confirmed to be running in game engine. Now today we learn that Naughty Dog is pushing to get Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End to run at 1080p and 60fps. Good news for all those that are looking for a fully next-gen game, it seems Drake will be pushing the limits yet again.

Monday 21 July 2014

Media Playback Features and More Coming to PS4 - AllThatsEpic - July 21, 2014

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New features coming to PS4 soon, word has come from industry insider Tidux where they have been teasing some very interesting details on new updates coming to PS4 that will include new features. Some of these features are already available on PS3. When they were asked on when details about regarding the update would be shared they stated “before/around Gamescom 2014.”

Mischief and Magic Coming to Disney Infinity 2.0 - AllThatsEpic - July 21, 2014

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A new trailer has been released for Disney Infinity 2.0 edition unveiling the addition of Stitch and Tinkerbell being added this fall. The trailer showcases the characters in some of the settings the players will be able to take them to in the toy box. Tinkerbell is especially unique as she can turn into her signature fairy dust and fly across the map, while Stitch seems to come with paint guns that characters will be able to use.

Saturday 19 July 2014

An Introduction to Styx: Master of Shadows - AllThatsEpic - July 18, 2014

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To say the PS4 is lacking with big AAA titles is an understatement, but there is no shortage of third party and indie game. Styx: Master of Shadows adds to that list. A stealth game set in a dark, mature fantasy universe, the goal from the developer was to create something that would return the genre to its roots.

Madden NFL Trailer Highlights Playing Defense - AllThatsEpic - July 18, 2014

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As with every sports game that is released each year with new updates and tweaks, Madden will be getting the same treatment. This time the updates are in the form of emphasis on the defensive side of things. EA Tiburion has released till new videos which show off the changes in tackling and coverage, and with it the attempt to tackle someone is going to be made less confusing and a less nebulous effort.

Thursday 17 July 2014

Sniper Elite 3 Gets Expansive New DLC - AllThatsEpic - July 17, 2014

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Sniper Elite 3 has received a new DLC in the form if the Hunter Weapons Pack, Allied Outfits Pack, Camouflage Weapons Pack and Hunt the Grey Wolf Campaign. And the good news, you can pick up the new content right now on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Marketplace.

Tuesday 15 July 2014

New Ninja Turtles Kinect Game may be Incoming - AllThatsEpic - July 15, 2014

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It’s been a while since the Ninja Turtles have had a game adaptation that players have loved. The new Nickelodeon style group has been a hit with the kids but hardcore fans have been left without a glimmer of hope. That same formula continues today where rumors are circulating of a Kinect Ninja Turtles game titled “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Training Lair”.

The Wolf Among Us Getting Retail Versions - AllThatsEpic - July 15, 2014

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Telltale is becoming bigger and bigger with each episodic series they release, and now they are getting even more ambitious with multiple series being released at any given time. Last week marked the end of The Wolf Among Us which has been an ongoing release since mid-last year. It would be hard to find people that don’t like the series. It’s no wonder then that the series will be getting a retail version that will include all five episodes.

Monday 14 July 2014

Dragon Quest X 3DS Gets First Trailer - AllThatsEpic - July 14, 2014

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The PlayStation 4 remote play function has been a huge success, and with that Nintendo have opted to create something that will act similar with the Wii U and 3DS. Square Enix have shared the first trailer for Dragon Quest X which will practically bring an MMORPG to the portable console.

Bioware to Discuss Next Mass Effect Soon - AllThatsEpic - July 14, 2014

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With all the teases on concept art and small bits of information being filtered out for Mass Effect, players have been kept in the loop and hyped revolving the still yet untitled new Mass Effect game. Well players will want to mark their calendars for July 26 where Bioware is going to unveil some more information on the game during Comic Con. With developers in attendance, the panel will be titled “Charting a Course: Developing the Next Mass Effect.”

Crash Bandicoot May Not be Finished Yet - AllThatsEpic - July 14, 2014

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Back in November when the PS4 launched, Sony also released a live action trailer filled with franchises and characters related to the PlayStation family. Within the trailer was a sign showing Crash returning to the Sony consoles, and today more information that could point to a revival of our favorite characters. 

Friday 11 July 2014

Ubisoft to Share Info on Assassin’s Creed Comet Soon - AllThatsEpic - July 10, 2014

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Don’t worry Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 owners, Ubisoft hasn’t forgotten about you. Though much of the Assassin’s Creed limelight has been taken by the next-gen exclusive Unity, Ubisoft is promising to share info on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 title, Assassin’s Creed: Comet soon. It’s the first word we’ve heard anything from Ubisoft regarding the title, so finally some good news.

Evolve Built for Add-ons more than any Game Ever Before - AllThatsEpic - July 10, 2014

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Turtle Rock is working hard to ensure the team based monster hunting shooter game will be able to expand with all sorts of new content. Now with plans for downloadable content being a standard for most games the developer is looking to increase the way it is distributed and how much it will give to the players.

Wednesday 9 July 2014

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare New Trailer Touches on Sound Design - AllThatsEpic - July 8, 2014

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A new behind the scenes trailer for Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare has been released, and it touches up on how Sledgehammer has recorded the sound for this year’s entry. From what we have heard, the developer has put a lot of work into making the sounds feel more authentic than the previous. Audio Director Don Veca says in the video that “you will virtually never hear the same impact or explosion twice.”

First Screenshots of The Last of Us Remastered for PS4 - AllThatsEpic - July 8, 2014

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Players are eagerly awaiting the release of The Last of Us Remastered, which will be coming to PS4 later this month. And now we have the first four screenshots to keep everyone’s anticipation high. Though the screenshots look like they have been posted in the most convoluted way, the screenshots actually highlight parts throughout the whole of the game and the DLC Left Behind which is included on the disc.

Tuesday 8 July 2014

Cliff Bleszinski’s Project Bluestreak Details Coming Tomorrow - AllThatsEpic - July 7, 2014

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There’s a lot of anticipation surrounding details of the upcoming reveal of Cliff Bleszinski’s new mysterious project. One thing that has now been cleared up is that it won’t be a reboot of the 1990′s side-scroller Jazz Jackrabbit series. Cliff cleared it up via twitter, “Dude, Epic Games owns that. Wish people would understand.”

Handsome Jack has some Tips for Surviving on the Moon - AllThatsEpic - July 7, 2014

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A new video has been released from 2K Australia with the main man Handsome Jack, giving some tips for surviving on the moon while players will be traversing the world of Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Friday 4 July 2014

Evolve PC Alpha Accepting Sign Ups Now - AllThatsEpic - July 3, 2014


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Developer of the upcoming shooter Evolve, Turtle Rock and the publisher 2K, both are holding a very limited alpha test in July for the versus multiplayer game. Players interested can sign up now for a chance to be chosen to sample the unique shooter a few months before its final release.

Thursday 3 July 2014

Call of Duty: Ghosts Updated with Anti-Cheating and Weapon Balances and More - AllThatsEpic - July 3, 2014

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A new update has been released for Call of Duty: Ghosts with changes to spawns, weapon balance and anti-cheating. The update relates to the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 versions of the game. Here the full list of what’s being tweaked, updated and changed.

Tuesday 1 July 2014

The Witcher Battle Arena Evolving the MOBA Genre - AllThatsEpic - July 1, 2014

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There was once a time when people were wondering what is that new MOBA genre, now it’s saturated with most player eye-rolling whenever they hear about them. Though The Witcher Battle Arena has raised a lot of eyebrows. It’s an amazing thing to see when developers that make ambitious games like CD Projekt Red and they’re massive RPG’s can get outside their comfort zone and make something unique to the studio.

Check Out Dreamfall Chapters Book One’s First Trailer - AllThatsEpic - July 1, 2014

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Similar to Telltale Games, other developers are adopting the episodic release of games. Today Red Thread Games has released the first trailer showing us the beauty of Dreamfall Chapters Book One. The trailer shows a beautiful world filled with supernatural and futuristic themes.