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Valve Joins Forces with Linux Foundation

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December 5, 2013

Valve has stated outright over the course of their announcements that they will be integrating a Steam client that’s compatible with the Linux platform, and that the Steam Machine would be utilizing a Linux-based SteamOS. Today, Valve took another step towards supporting Linux. They’ve announced that they’ve joined forces with Linux Foundation, a non-profit organization whose goal is to promote the Linux platform and to see the growth of the platform in popularity.

“Joining the Linux Foundation is one of many ways Valve is investing in the advancement of Linux gaming. Through these efforts, we hope to contribute tools for developers building new experiences on Linux, compel hardware manufacturers to prioritize support for Linux, and ultimately deliver an elegant and open platform for Linux users,” said Mike Sartain of Valve. You can check out the rest of announcement here.

The first batch of Steam Machines should be coming soon. The site for Steam Machines states that it’ll be coming out in 2014. Beta-testing is already available for select individuals that pass certain requirements. The highly anticipated Steam Machine will be produced by a variety partners to ensure a variety of these machines are available to the public.

What do you think of the Steam Gaming Machine and the SteamOS? Do you think it’ll succeed or fail at release? Let us know in the comments section below.

One Piece Unlimited World Red – Kizaru/Aokiji/Akainu Boss Battle Videos Released

Frank Inglese

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December 5, 2013

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Namco Bandai Games have been doing so much good lately, not only with their fantastic game releases but with the constant flow of gameplay videos from those releases. The Anime and gaming community have been seeing so much from the latest One Piece game; Unlimited World Red and , despite the fact that Japan already has the game, the people over at Namco Bandai continue to stream videos for those of us who are yet to get our hands on such a powerful title. This week marks the release of three more boss battle videos and this time we have an even stronger theme; Marine Admirals. Kizaru, Aokiji and Akainu all star in their very own videos and, let me tell you, they’re looking just as good as ever. Enough out of me though, below you can see all three videos and under that is our comments section where you can go to let your voice be heard!

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Kakashi Takes The Spotlight In Upcoming Naruto Anime Special

Frank Inglese

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December 5, 2013

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Ever since Kakashi’s first appearance, both on the page and on-screen, he has been a fan favourite that has also been in a constant cloud of mystery, some would say that half of Kakashi’s appeal as a character is brought out more by what you DON’T know about him than what you DO know about him and I’d have to agree entirely. Fans of both Naruto Shippuden and the character of Kakashi will be pleased to know that a new Naruto Anime special as been announced and it is to focus on Kakashi’s past. It is titled; “Kakashi Anbu Chapter – The Shinobi Who Lives In The Shadows and will”, obviously, revolve around his time in the Anbu Corps. Anbu, for those of you who don’t know, are basically the Naruto world’s version of a highly-trained and incredibly deadly Black Ops unit.

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ooked upon member before he decided to change paths and become what is basically a teacher. Throughout most of the series he serves as the Team 7 (Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura) leader and is present in almost every crucial moment throughout the story. Other characters to appear in the special will be Hiruzen Sarutobi, Minato Namikaze, Yamato, Itachi Uchiha and plenty more. We’ll be diving into the rich history of Hidden Leaf Village alongside it’s most elite soldiers, it’s really not a special any fan of Naruto is going to want to miss. The special is set to begin airing on the 6th of February next year, obviously there’s no talks of any localisation because it was only just announced in Japan but, seeing as it’s Naruto, I’m sure we’ll be seeing it on our shores sooner or later.

Broken Sword 5- The Serpent’s Curse Now Available

Claire Phillips

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December 5, 2013

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Broken Sword is returning to its point and click roots with the fifth entry in the series, The Serpent’s Curse. Recent entries had strayed away from the traditional point and click set up in favour of more action elements, but Revolution Software is hoping that the series is going to make a triumphant return thanks to a team of developers including talent from the original Broken Sword team.

“This has been a labour of love not just for us here at Revolution but the entire Broken Sword community too. We have been privileged to be able to make the game we’ve wanted to thanks to the generous support of our Kickstarter supporters, who really have given us the freedom to take the series to new heights.”
Charles Cecil, founder of Revolution Software.

The Serpent’s Curse casts players as “intrepid American” George Stobbart and journalist Nico Collard, who set off to find a stolen painting but find themselves amidst a much darker conspiracy. After witnessing the theft of the seemingly worthless art from a Parisian art gallery, the two find themselves on a globe trotting adventure centered around the Gnostic Gospels, a relic that mystery fans who have ever perused a bit of Dan Brown will be well aware of.

The game has been split into two episodes, with the second part set for release in the first quarter of 2014. It won’t be a separate purchase however, coming instead in the form of a free update to Episode One. The first part of Serpent’s Curse is available on PC, Mac, and Linux now, and can be found on Steam and GOG.com – currently sitting at a discounted price of $19.99. Releases on other platforms should follow shortly, with the PlayStation Vita version first up, followed by iOS and Android editions in the new year.

Saints Row IV Adds Homies from Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? in New DLC

Simon Wolfe

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December 5, 2013

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Saints Row IV Adds Homies from Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’? in New DLC

How big of a fan are you of the Saints Row series? Big enough to be noticed by Volition and Deep Silver, so that they create a DLC just to put in in the game? Probably not, but that’s exactly what happened for the team over at “Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?” in the newest DLC to release for Saints Row IV.

Yep, the devs have gone through and made it so fans of “Hey Ash” can get Ash, Anthony, and Papa Burch as homies to join the Boss in his adventures in the simulation. Just how did they take such an honor? Well, head on over to read about it at HeyAsh.com to see what they’re doing right.

The “Hey Ash, Whatcha Playin’?” DLC is available now for $2.99. Those wanting to see it in action can check out the video embedded below to see what Homie Ash, Anthony, and Papa Burch look like joining forces with the rest of the Third Street Saints.

The Wolf Among Us Hitting iOS with Exploring the World of Fables Video

Simon Wolfe

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December 5, 2013

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The Wolf Among Us has had some great critical praise from plenty of people, so those that have missed out on it so far should really consider checking it out. If for some reason you don’t have a Xbox 360, PS3, or PC to play it on, Telltale Games and Warner Bros. have covered even more bases by releasing it today onto iOS.

Not sure you know enough about the world of Fables to be able to get into the game? Well, they’ve got you covered in that respect as well, as today they also released a new video exploring the world of the Fables comics and game. It does a good job giving the low down on the world itself and the main character Bigby Wolf, also known as the Big Bad Wolf.

Those wanting to get the lowdown on all that information can find it in the video embedded below. Anyone wanting to know more about the game itself can check out our own Review of Episode 1. The Wolf Among Us is set to release later today onto the iOS App Store.

The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief Steals onto XBLA

Simon Wolfe

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December 5, 2013

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The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief has already finished up its run of episodes on computer and mobile devices, but today it has finally made its way onto consoles. The new game from KING Art, published by Nordic Games boasts a set of three episodes, all of which have been released at the same time for XBLA.

Now console gamers can join the chase for The Raven throughout Europe in “The Eye of the Sphinx”, “Ancestry Of Lies”, and “A Murder Of Ravens” priced at $7.99 a piece. But, Sony fans shouldn’t fret as it will be making its way onto PSN at the beginning of 2014. Those that missed its releases before can find all three episodes of The Raven – Legacy of a Master Thief already released for PC, Mac, Linux, Android, and iOS.

Winters Day is Coming to Guild Wars 2

Chris Chu

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December 5, 2013

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On December 10th, Guild Wars 2 will be starting up their Winters Day festivities, celebrating the end of the year and the start of a new one with this six-week long event. Winters Day will introduce a range of exciting new game modes, such as The Wondrous Workshop, a new dungeon to fix Toymaker Tixx’s misbehaving toys; the Winter Wonderland jumping puzzle, a multi-path puzzle with a great prize at the end; the Snowball Mayhem PvP-mode, where your goal is to stock up on presents while gunning down your opponents with snowballs; and much more.

The Winters Day patch will also introduce the new skill cap of 500 to armor professions: Armorsmith, Leatherworking, and Tailoring. This will give players the chance to craft Ascended armor by themselves once they reach the maximum level. New Healing skills will also be revealed in this patch. Each class will get one unique healing skill for themselves, allowing the player’s character a chance to create an even more versatile build. There will also be a balance update with this Winters Day patch that addresses certain weaknesses and strengths in the classes. Click here to check out more about Winters Day and what this MMORPG has to offer.

Are you guys hyped for the Winter season? What event are you most excited about? Leave us a comment below!

Bravely Second Announced for 3DS

Philip Federico

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December 4, 2013

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With the official Western debut of Bravely Default just days away now on the Nintendo 3DS, the Japanese are moving on to bigger things as the existence of the sequel, titled Bravely Second, has just been confirmed by a magazine scan.

So far there’s some artwork showing off an area and one of the characters by the name of Magnolia, and there’s also a glimpse of an in-game character model which looks pretty similar to the style of the first game.

Let’s not ask questions about localization plans now, the fact that we’re even getting the first game here is a miracle in of itself. Still, it’s good news that the IP has taken off so well.

We will keep you posted on any developments regarding Bravely Second, but more importantly look forward to our Bravely Default review soon!

Incendiary or Armor-Piercing? World of Warplanes Tutorial Explains

Sergei Lazarev

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December 4, 2013

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Incendiary or Armor-Piercing? World of Warplanes Tutorial Explains

Wargaming has released the fourth tutorial video for their online flight combat game, World of Warplanes, detailing the consumables and ammunition types used to equip each plane. Whether it’s ammunition belts, rockets, bombs or usable items, starting pilots will learn all about custom components for different combat situations.

The tutorial also covers varying damage rates and the chances of causing a fire with incendiary rounds in order to dish out maximum damage over time. Be sure to check it out below.

We recently had the chance to preview the high-flying, free to play MMO and you can read our impressions here.