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Sources: Studio Behind Deus Ex And Thief Cancels New Game

Eidos Montreal, the studio behind Deus Ex: Human Revolution and Thief, has just cancelled a third game they had planned, multiple sources have informed Kotaku This isn’t Thief, which is out in February, or the next-gen Deus Ex planned for the future, but a third, unannounced game, sources say. We first heard the news from…

Sony Introduces Play On Gaming Rewards

Sony has been running a rewards program for years, but as of today Sony Rewards is getting Playstation-specific incentives that Sony gamers should definitely take notice of. Doing the obvious things like spending money on PSN will earn you points, and you can get 100 points just for signing up, but there’s a lot more…

FFXIV‘s Got 1.5M Players. Guess That Massive Overhaul Paid Off.

Final Fantasy XIV hit 1.5 million registered players in its first two months, and if you’re wondering what that means, here’s one suggestion: A Realm Reborn was worth it. First, let’s put that number in context: 1.5 million might be negligible for a free-to-play game, but Final Fantasy XIV is a subscription-based MMORPG. All of…

Meet BaneDad—the Inevitable Arch-Nemesis of BatDad

Surely you have heard of BatDad by now. He’s had a Today Show appearance. He’s had a ‘Shop Contest. He even has an agent, or so we’ve heard (from said agent). But every superhero needs an archnemesis. That’s why we now have BaneDad. BaneDad is the alter ego of New York comedian Anthony Apruzzese. Nobody…

Target Might Have Buy Two Get One Free PS4 Games, And What That Means

According to a “leaked” flier from Target, the retailer will be running a buy two, get the third free promotion that includes Playstation 4 games. Is that a good deal? Absolutely. That equates to getting three brand new, next-gen games for $40 each, but not so fast. The first question you need ask yourself is…

Here’s An Xbox One The Size Of Fifty People

Why is there a giant Xbox One in Vancouver? Why is it in a parking lot? Is it functional? Can it play Titanfall? Does it require an Internet connection to use? Is it sold without Kinect? These are just some of the questions we have to ask here. Seems like it’s part of some marketing…

Here’s How To Trigger Battlefield 4’s Most Devastating Destructions

Okay, yes, ‘Levolution’ is a really silly name for a Battlefield 4 feature…but don’t underestimate how cool it is. With it, you can trigger some massive destruction on multiplayer maps—which can then change the map itself a little. Ah, but how do you do it; what levolution is available on which maps? What do they…

Got questions about the PS4? Everything (well, almost) you want to know gets answered in this massive FAQ on the PlayStation blog. We’ve covered some of the more notable points but if there’s anything that feels fishy, seems unclear or just jumps out at you, mention it in the comments below.

PS4 Remote Play Might Not Work So Well When You Leave Your House

One of the PlayStation 4’s coolest announced features is Remote Play, the service that will allow you to use WiFi to mirror and play PS4 games on your Vita. Today, Sony revealed some specifics about how that Remote Play will work—and they caution that it might not work so well when your Vita is on…

What You Can Do Without A Paid PlayStation Plus Account On The PS4

Sure, if you want to enjoy a number of perks on the PS4 (like being able to play online on a number of multiplayer titles), you might want to shell out some money for a PlayStation Plus account. But what if you don’t wanna? What exactly can you do without a paid account? Glad you…

Heavenly Sword Never Got a Sequel. Here’s an Animated Movie Instead.

You could make a case that Ninja Theory’s fantasy martial arts beat-em-up was one of the best games in the early days of the PS3. There sadly hasn’t ever been a follow-up but news broke earlier this year that there will be a CGI movie. Here’s the first look of the flick that will be…

PS4 Won’t Support External Hard Drives

Sony has just posted a massive PS4 FAQ on the PlayStation Blog, and it’s full of granular details surrounding the next-gen console. One noteworthy piece of news: the PS4 won’t support external hard drives, although the internal hard drive will be swappable. So no, you can’t plug another hard drive into your machine for extra…

Arkham Origins Discounts, Zelda 3DS XL Bundle, Gaming Apps [Deals]

If you neglected to save by pre-ordering Arkham Origins, here’s another chance. Hit up the WB store to take a nice chunk out of retail price on every version of the game (except PC). The PS3, 360, and Wii U versions are $7 off, while the portable iterations are $5 below retail. There are also…

Witcher 3 Makers Promise: ‘Absolutely No DRM’ On PC

In a world full of season passes and online-only restrictions, the folks behind The Witcher 3 have one hell of a promise to make: no DRM restrictions. None. At all. “Hey, following our recent announcement of the distribution deals of The Witcher 3 in North America and Europe, there have been some concerns regarding DRM…

Waiting for the Next Profesor Layton Gets Harder Thanks to New Trailer

Japanese players have had the latest Professor Layton game for more than half a year now. Folks in Europe are getting it next month, specifically on November 8. But the poor SOBs in North America need to hold on for Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy until some unannounced date next year. Someone needs to…