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[quote name="lrishman" post="866187" timestamp="1440513836" date="25 August 2015 - 03:43 PM"]
Good news folks, Rockstar editor is coming to Xbox One and the PS4 next month with new features that PC don't currently have. You may have seen the incredible creativity PC players have while using the Editor. Now it's your chance to make funny videos and shorts on current gen platforms. Listed below are the new features available at launch.

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New Fonts:

Apparently the Fonts they currently have will be tripled to style your Titles and Credits.
Copy & Paste:

- Marker Properties

Copy and paste audio settings from marker to marker in the clips making it much easier for editing your clips audio and making it more efficient for the user themselves.
Snapmatic Integration:

Export any frame from a marker point to your Snapmatic app/cloud giving you the opportunity to get any camera angle you need.
Director Mode Updates:

An enlarged minimap with location blips to highlight preset locations, the power to freeze chosen time of day settings and the ability to spawn air and water vehicles.
Ambient Audio & Sound Effects Library:

Add ambient and atmospheric sound design with a library of audio tracks to help bring your scenes to life or add sound effects from a collection of Foley and other sfx.
Rockstar also announced that they will be adding more features to the editor mode at a later date. Rockstar listens to their community so why not hit them up on twitter with feedback and suggestions when the editor is released.

source: xboxachievements

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Source: Grand Theft Auto 5: Editor coming next month.

[quote name="lrishman" post="858920" timestamp="1439320720" date="11 August 2015 - 08:18 PM"]
Leaked information for the new update for PS4 which could be coming soon, Includes uploading small videos to twitter and streaming to YouTube etc. Have a read enjoy.

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"System software 3.00 beta version of the PS4 has been released to the participants for the beta testing program.


Version 3.00 The main features that are updated in the beta
(Event) has been added to function items. From the list of events related to PlayStation, discover events, and participate, you will be able to watch.

(Friends) in (community) has been added. (Community) is a feature where you can find a player preferences and interest is close. You can create a new community, or you can join the already certain community. It can members and games and parties of the community, you will be able to discuss a common topic.

In (Most in the play), members will see a list of the party at that time a game and participants are playing, easily you can start the game from the list, you will be able to participate in the party. Also it can now be viewing request of game play screen to members. (You can get in the play) is, What's New, (Friends), and has been added to the message screen, profile of the (community), (message).

Message screen (message) has been improved. You can view the (Most in play), you can now start a party easily and members. In addition, you will be able to add your favorite group in the favorite group] of (Friends).

It is now possible to broadcast using You Tube ™.

It was able to upload a video clip to Twitter. (10 seconds maximum)

Version 3.00 Other features that are updated in the beta
Share
Has been (Live from PlayStation) is improved. Not only broadcast, video clips, even on the screen shot I was supported.

Configuration
(Settings)> in the Accessibility> speed of automatic scrolling], we were able to change the speed of the automatic scrolling.

(Settings)> In the News], community to the item you can set the display of the announcement message, viewing request of game play, the event, the current song has been added.

Other
You can now enter a comment in the activity of What's New.

Is added (message) to the (stamp), it can now be even more enjoyable communication and friendship.

(PlayStation®Plus) has been added to function items. You can check the content of free play and discount PlayStation®Plus, you can now get the latest information such as deals campaign.

In the Blu-ray Disc ™ / DVD player, it now supports accessibility features. We have expanded the scope of other accessibility features.

Game of the start-up limit can now be set while watching the age information and rating icon.

Sub-account for the children and I can now be created from the [new users] of the user selection screen.

Harmful use set of services to block the display of the Web site can now be from (Settings)> [Parental Control]. (To use the service, you might separate charge is applied.)

Time of 2.50, there is an update notice from the beta version released after about one week, since it was released its official version after two weeks, it is thought to be this time also becomes it to the close schedule."
thanks to PN for the leak info.

source: pocketnews

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Source: PS4 3.0 Update Leak - What's to come?

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="849114" timestamp="1437611091" date="23 July 2015 - 01:24 AM"]



Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey is a third person action-adventure survival episodic game by Panache Digital Games and acclaimed game designer Patrice Desilets.



The creator of the series Assassins Creed has announced that his new title will be coming for PC and potentially Consoles.



Patrice went on to say that "AAA Games, I believe in them," said Désilets, who was also creative director on The Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. "I believe wholeheartedly that this medium we call 'video games' can be a positive force for change in our society and that AAA quality gaming experiences have unmatched strength to achieve this."

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The game will be about exploring different parts of our history of civilization where crucial decisions were made. He also mentioned some examples of this by saying " Domestication of animals, inventions of tools, discovering penicillin and putting a man on the moon etc"



Désilets mentions that you will play as a caveman, as seen above in the picture. And that the game will be non-violent as he believes that there was no evidence of war before the invention of agriculture. Below is the comment he made on it.



"Our ancestors back then weren't that violent," he says. "They weren't fighting each other. Cooperation and compassion are really part of the reason why we survived...There's no evidence of war before the invention of agriculture on this planet. That doesn't mean they didn't exist, but we've never found any evidence of it. There's not a lot of human beings on the planet, and once you first come across one, your first thought is not of killing them. It's like, 'Holy s*** there's somebody else! Let's try to help each other to survive because there's not a lot of food and there's a lot of beasts out there.'"



The only thing Désilets is having trouble with is technology allowing him to exceed his limits, he wants an interactive world, where you can interact with everything throughout the open world, from the woods, building, fires, tribes, water, fishing etc. He also mentions that he would like the player to be able to feel satisfied while interacting with the environment without the need to kill or no bloodshed. He also says to tackle the problem of episodic games the lack of replayability and suggests to get around it you could have free will to do what you want after the narrative part of the episode for example to gain the power of fire, once you know how it works you can do what you well like around your environment.



I also believe as a gamer myself, would i get bored playing this game? With not being able to kill cavemen or tribesmen. Obviously he will have to add in the ability to kill animals to survive, hunting with spares or bow 'n' arrows would be excellent. It kind of reminds me of The Forest, but better.



We will just have to wait and see what he comes up with. Below is a teaser trailer for the game. You should definitely check it out because it's amazing.





https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucyi2WT7XwQ

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Source: Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey - Triple AAA Title

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="845340" timestamp="1436997742" date="15 July 2015 - 11:02 PM"]



Just an hour away until the game is released across Xbox One and PS4, It's hard to put into words how exciting this is! It's been two years since the release of "Tiger Woods PGA Tour 14" and myself and plenty of others are itching to get the grips on our controller to immerse ourselves into a new generation of Golf.



Yes that's right the first ever release for PGA Tour "Next Gen" gaming has finally hit the PS4 and Xbox One. A lot of us have been waiting for this to happen! With plenty of new features to keep us lit.

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Features are as follows: This is also quoted by EA Sports website.







"In EA SPORTS Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR, we wanted to give you the ability to customize your gameplay experience to your liking.

There are three gameplay styles to choose from: Arcade, Classic and Tour.

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ARCADE

This style uses a simple analog swing mechanic that is familiar for to those who have played previous games in the versions of PGA TOUR franchise. The length of your backswing determines the power of your shot, while keeping your swing on plane will affects accuracy.

Additionally, aids like power boost, spin, and an aiming arc will help make this style the most accessible. It’s like slipping right back into a comfortable, broken-in pair of golf spikes.

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CLASSIC

Remember how you used to push the “A Button” back in the day to set the power, then tap it again to lock in accuracy? Classic controls bring those days back, using a 3-Click meter to determine how far your shot goes and how accurate you hit it.

However, this isn’t some rookie mode though, you’ve got to get the timing just right to hit the perfect shot. You also can’t add spin after the fact, so if the ball starts veering off-line you’ll just have to be ready to deal with the consequences.

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TOUR

The true pros will want to try out the Tour control scheme, as it feels the closest to the real thing. The length of your backswing and the speed of the follow-through set the power, while accuracy is determined by how straight a line you make with the analog stick.

There are no assists such as spin, zoom and aiming arc. Just you, the club and the ball.

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There's also an option to customize your gameplay style to your liking, borrowing elements from each style. Want to use the 3-Button settings but also add mid-air spin? Done.

Play the game your way and find the setup that’s most comfortable for you.

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We’ve done a lot of work to make sure the game feels like it’s giving you appropriate feedback and helpful visual indicators. Here’s a quick breakdown of what’s new and how it works.

AIMING ARC

We’ve introduced/developed the Aiming Arc to help you visualize various aspects of the game. The arc will account for wind, elevation, ball lie and shot shaping, which will passively teach you the nuances of the game.

If you connect with a perfect swing, the ball will go where the arc shows. The best golfers in the world can visualize their shots before they even take them, and now you can too.

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THE PUTT READ



The putt read shows you how your ball will break if hit with optimal speed. The key here is aiming at the right distance – and also making a pure stroke.

BACKSWING METER

The new backswing meter lets you know when you’ve reached the end of your backswing, based on the shot you have set up. When you start your backswing, the meter will begin to fill. When you reach the end of your backswing, the meter will be full, and a forward swing should be initiated.

Be careful when playing Tour gameplay style, because you can over-extend your backswing and the meter will overfill red.

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PERFECT TIMING

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LONG SWING

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SWING PLANE

When playing on Tour or Arcade, it’s important to remember to follow the proper swing plane. If your swing is off-line, this will result in your shot either hooking or slicing.

This is indicated by either a yellow or orange line tracing your backswing.

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AUTHENTIC BALL DROPS

Even though courses are more open than ever before, there are still rules in golf and there are certain areas where you can’t play a ball.

In the event your ball goes into a hazard, you are given realistic options for where you can take a drop.

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If you hit your ball into a water hazard without a designated drop zone, you have a few options.

You can either replay the ball from where you took your previous shot, drop a new ball within two club-lengths of the point of entry, or take your next shot from any point behind where the ball entered the hazard, in line with the pin.

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The options change a bit if you happen to dunk a shot on a hole where a drop zone is present. You can either hit your next shot from the previous location, or play it from the designated drop zone.

If you hit into an unplayable lie (imagine the ball getting stuck in a tree or between rocks where you can’t make a swing) then you can play your next shot from anywhere back on a line with the pin behind the unplayable spot".











Tell me in the comments below if your getting your hands on this! Or for some of you lucky enough to have the EA Access to play it for a couple of hours the past few days i'd like to hear what you think! Patiently waiting for this hour to pass so i can jump straight into Pro Career.

Source: EA Sports

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Source: Rory McIlroy PGA TOUR - Features List

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="839887" timestamp="1436186256" date="06 July 2015 - 01:37 PM"]

Until Dawn - PlayStation 4 Exclusive​

Until Dawn is an upcoming survival horror game which is being developed by Supermassive Games, It was actually originally announced to be released for PS3, but they decided to pull it back and make it an exclusive for PlayStation 4. Which is awesome considering the Graphics look pretty sweet from the below game play PlayStation Access uploaded. The game is scheduled to be release for the 25th of August 2015.



The gameplay will include the player running around the log cabin, which 8 friends decide to stay the night on the anniversary of the disappearance of their friends. The character names are as follows..

• Sam
  
• Josh
  
• Mike
  
• Emily
  
• Matt
  
• Ashley
  
• Chris
  
• Jessica
  

The two friends which went missing are sisters Hannah and Beth.



Little do they know, they're being hunted by a crazed serial killer wearing overalls and a clown mask.

The story is a lengthy 9 hours of gameplay, but sources have said that they game isn't to be played just once and put away. The game is designed in a way that players will not be able to understand the game in full over just one playthrough. Which actually intrigues me and i'm sure a lot of you reading this may feel the same way. gameplay mechanics will include a new game system called the "Butterfly Effect" basically what this means is, that if you make a decision or a choice of action throughout the gameplay this may effect your choices later on or cause "unforeseen consequences"



For example, throughout your time playing you may have to sacrifice a 'housemate' to save another housemate, If you will. Although you still have the opportunity to save all of them or keep them alive which will mean there are multiple different endings.It's also been said that the game will feature a strict auto save feature which will prevent players from reloading their saves if they have made the wrong choice.



You the player will have all the choices at your finger tips, right and wrong decisions will cost you dearly, choose wisely.













https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16JDOSi7mgA

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Source: Until Dawn: PS4 Exclusive

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="825880" timestamp="1433916206" date="10 June 2015 - 07:03 AM"]

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Sony's Project Morpheus 3D VR Brille was leaked yesterday on an online retail shop. The upcoming VR for Next Gen console PS4 will be released sometime early 2016 - Q2



The retailer which released the price of the new tech also released the assumed date. Project Morpheus costing a substantial total of €399. Which is the same price for the PlayStation 4 bundles at the moment.







For any person looking to invest in this saucy hardware start saving in your piggy bank, as it's going to put a hole straight through your pocket. Especially with E3 arriving next Monday you can expect a list of games to be announced for 2016. Maybe you will have to be tactical with your money making decisions if you want to get your hands on Project Morpheus.



Here's the image taken from the retailers website.







Let me know in the comments below on what you think of Project Morpheus, are you going to invest in this sweet tech?

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Source: Sony's Project Morpheus price released by online retailer

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="825268" timestamp="1433806292" date="09 June 2015 - 12:31 AM"]



The 2002 GameCube 'Resident Evil Zero' will be getting a remastered HD edition in early 2016 across most platforms. The game was a prequel to the first Resident Evil game in the franchise.



Capcom released information on the game earlier today, with a trailer and a couple of images.

The main protagonist of the game will be Stars officer Rebecca Chambers and convict Billy Coen.They are fighting to survive the outbreak of the Zeds in the Arklay Mountains, While on a mission with Bravo team investigating murders.



The new features expected for the game are as follows from a quote:





"Return to the series origins – Discover the truth behind what led to the horrors at the Mansion in Resident Evil in this fan-favorite and popular prequel title to the series.



Completely enhanced visuals – New high-resolution textures have been created from scratch, including 1080p support on next-gen consoles, while still preserving the classic appearance of the original release.



Fully remastered sound effects – 5.1 surround support provides a more experiential gaming atmosphere that best matches players’ listening environments.



Relive the classic horror in either its original settings or modified to modern-day standards:

Experience the horror in the classic 4:3 ratio or newly added 16:9 widescreen mode.



Play with the classic control scheme, or enjoy a new alternative scheme where the character moves in the direction of the analogue stick."



Sticking with the original Camera Style.









Enhanced HD graphics:















https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8i23-QWPIzs



Are you going to pick up the remastered edition for PS4, XB1 or PC? Let me know in the comments below.





Source used for features : gemastu

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Source: Resident Evil Zero Remastered - Trailer, Images, Features.

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="822541" timestamp="1433342194" date="03 June 2015 - 03:36 PM"]



I wrote an article recently speculating that we may see a new Fallout game being annouced this year at E3 2015. Bethesda had released a website yesterday with a countdown timer. Sure enough today the website has gone active. If you would like to check it out here it is. http://fallout4.com/



The website has a trailer and some box art. pretty impressive.







I'm so excited over this it's unbelievable. Plenty of us have been waiting since 2010 for a new release while there was speculation, nothing ever gave us hints that it may come true. The below trailer from Bethesda official YouTube channel has confirmed it! The trailer is awesome i hope you all enjoy.



Oh and by the way you can pre-order your copy at Game or Amazon directly from the website!



Here is the trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=78&v=GE2BkLqMef4

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Source: Fallout 4 Officially Confrimed - June 14th E3 - More news to follow.

[quote name="XPG Zesp" post="821991" timestamp="1433238891" date="02 June 2015 - 10:54 AM"]



A new Hitman game may be on the rise, one of the most stupendous series across all platforms may have another title to add too this years E3 event.



Square Enix emailed IGN to invite them to their sponsored party at this months E3 event in Los Angeles.What's quite funny about it is that Square Enix had said in the email that it would be for a secret title.







Yes this is the image that is picture of the Atlantic Ocean and some countries. Take a closer look of the image zoomed in below.







If you can see it says 47, Hitman was called Agent 47. Also if you're familiar with hitmans official website



http://hitman.com/ - you can see from it that the background image is the same as the picture above.

Not so secret Square Enix ironically enough you do make stealth games that involves secrecy etc you're a classified hitman for gods sake.



So the final conclusion of the article is that you will probably be seeing an announcement of a new hitman title.









Source: IGN, The Games Cabin





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Source: Square Enix: Hitman Leaked - E3 2015

Last week I wrote an article on 2K Games teasing a new game with new website advent administration today they have officially announced the sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown.



The website which was speculated with image etc, was thought to be a dystopia future based type of game which may be the end of the world and you the gamer had to save it. This is kind of true in a way, due to the fact that XCOM 2 is set twenty years into the future and humanity actually lost the war against the aliens.



The game itself will be developed by Firaxis Games and will have a release in November exclusively for PC, no date has been announced for consoles unfortunately. Feral Interactive will be developing a port for the game itself for MAC and Linux users.



"In XCOM 2, the roles have been reversed, and XCOM is now the invading force. They are hampered by limited resources and must constantly evade the alien threat in their new mobile headquarters. Players must use a combination of firepower and stealth-like tactics to help XCOM recruit soldiers and build a resistance network, while attempting to expose the evil alien agenda and save humanity. XCOM 2 will introduce gameplay features such as procedurally-generated levels, which will make each experience unique to the player, as well as offer a much deeper level of modding support. Additionally, XCOM 2 will offer a variety of new content including five updated soldier classes, increased soldier customization, more alien and enemy types, evolved tactical combat”



2K Games president Christoph Hartmann says:



“Firaxis proved they could reimagine a beloved franchise with XCOM: Enemy Unknown, a Game of the Year award-winning title. With XCOM 2, the team is breathing new life into the series by adding an epic narrative and challenging players to overcome near impossible odds.”



Creative director Jake Soloman says:



“The feedback from the passionate XCOM community played an important role in the development of XCOM 2, driving us to push the visual, gameplay and replayability boundaries of what a strategy game can be. We’re thrilled to implement long-time fan requested features such as procedural levels and modding support, as well as adding more of what makes XCOM great like new aliens, enemies and soldier classes.”



Below is some artwork for the game:



Here we have the statue which says, "Building a brighter future together" which an alien is helping a fallen human. propaganda eh? but anyway my point is this was from one of 2K Games tweets earlier last week teasing a new game.