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EA and Respawn to Continue Publishing Deal
Talks of sequels, extra platforms and an extended DLC release schedule might not have been enough to tip us all off that EA really wants Titanfall to become an industry staple. Thankfully, in an investor call today, the publisher has confirmed that they have extended their deal with Vince Zampella and the team at Respawn. That means Titanfall 2 is definitely happening.
Fan Remakes Legend of Zelda’s Temple of Time in Unreal 4
There was a lot to be excited about when people released video of the original Bioshock and then Deus Ex: Human Revolution in Unreal Engine 4. They're nothing compared to this new look at what the Temple of Time would look like remade in Epic's latest though. Make sure there's something soft to catch your jaw and get ready to petition Nintendo...
Free Godzilla Game is Surprisingly Good
Excited for the new Godzilla film but disappointed that there's not a video game tie-in to keep you going till the movie is released? Well, actually there is. Godzilla: Strike Zone is absolutely free, playable in web browsers and on smart phones, and it's actually surprisingly good.
Koei Tecmo Registers Xtreme Beach Volleyball – Expect 1080p Boobs
There's one thing everybody thinks when they see Dead or Alive or one of its beach-based spin-offs for the first time - man, this would be so much better at a higher resolution. Koei Tecmo appear to be on the edge of announcing a new Volleyball title and have registered the name Xtreme Beach Volleyball in Japan, a game that'll probably end up on at least PlayStation 4.
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Revealed, Stars Kevin Spacey
Although the next Call of Duty was set to be revealed this Sunday, the trailer that was to accompany it leaked overnight and Activision has decided to lift the lid early. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare looks like it'll offer yet another explosive entry in the series. It'll also star respected actor Kevin Spacey of House of Cards, Seven, Usual Suspects and American Beauty fame.
Metal Gear Revengeance Permanently Reduced on Digital Stores
Konami have today announced the adjustment on the price of Metal Gear Solid Revengeance and some of the DLC on both the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The discount will be permanent, meaning that those that have yet to dip into the slash-fest have no reason to rush to the digital stores.
Now Deus Ex has been Rendered in Unreal 4
Some people have been saying this is the generation of the re-release, but with the excitement over the Bioshock Unreal 4 render, that's no surprise. People want the same games they played last generation, only looking slightly better. Now the team behind the Quixel Suite of art tools have redone Deus Ex: Human Revolution and rendered it in the Unreal Engine 4, and, again, it's something that'd be awesome to see playable.
Stealth Inc 2 Announced, Exclusive to Wii U
Curve Studios have this morning announced Stealth Inc 2, the follow-up to their hugely successful stealth title that appeared across PC, PlayStation devices and smart phones. The sequel will be exclusive to the Wii U, making use of the gamepad for mulitplayer. Not only that, this time around you won't be limited to testing areas - PTi Industries is going open world.
PlayStation Formats in Mass Firmware Update
If you own a PlayStation 4, a Vita or have downloaded the official PlayStation App on your smartphone, you'll have seen an update notification today. The PlayStation 4 has been updated to 1.7, and the other two platforms have been updated to allow for new features or to fix old ones.
Mario Kart 8 Surprise Nintendo Direct
Nintendo has a knack for surprising fans with interesting videos, promotions, and games. It happened again today. As I ate my pre-work breakfast and scrolled through Twitter, I noticed Nintendo had posted a Mario Kart 8 Nintendo Direct. Not a time for a direct, but a direct itself. And it was fantastic. If you were not excited about the game yet, prepare to be sold.