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Final Video in Quest for Everest Series Arrives for Far Cry 4

Ubisoft has released the final video in the five part Quest for Everest series promoting Far Cry 4 . The video showcases the end of the adventure for contest winner Will Cruz and his quest to play a video game at the top of the mountain. Check out the video below to learn more. In this video, Quest for Everest contest winner, Will Cruz, descents from base camp on Mount Everest to the jungle of Bharatpur where he’s met with warmer temperatures and miles of lush, green vegetation. Join as he rides an elephant and discovers countless variety of beautiful plants, exotic wildlife and the native culture on an unforgettable safari. For more information on the game, check out the official Far Cry 4 website .

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition Arrives November 3

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is scheduled to release on November 4, 2014, but fans that preorder the Day Zero Edition of the game will be able to access the game a day earlier with an exclusive Double XP event. Day Zero Edition will be available for digital download and from participating retailers. Read on to learn more. The Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Day Zero Edition, available on November 3, offers the total package for fans looking to gear up for battle. It includes: Early access to play Advanced Warfare Two custom weapons, the AK-12G Assault Rifle and Crossbow-B2 A full day of Double XP on November 3 The Advanced Arsenal, featuring a Bullet Brass Exoskeleton and EM1 Quantum Directed Energy Weapon Fans can join the Day Zero action at numerous launch events around the globe where they'll be able to play the game, get caught up in the launch frenzy, and meet the developers. Players can check with their local retailers for details about events near th...

Skylanders Trap Team Wishes Fans a Happy Halloween in New Video

Skylanders Trap Team wants to wish fans a happy Halloween in a new video released by Activision. The video is plenty of fun just like the full game. Skylanders Trap Team is out now for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii U, Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS and iOS. Learn more by reading our Skylanders Trap Team review . Kaos has blown up the walls of the feared Cloudcracker Prison freeing the most notorious villains in Skylands! It’s up to you and the Skylanders to find and capture them. Using Traptanium, a magic material that can harness the power of the Elements , you have the amazing ability to trap the villains and return them to Skylands to fight for you! Begin the ultimate adventure as you explore Skylands in search of the escaped villains! For more information on the game, check out the official Skylanders Trap Team website .

Natural Selection 2: Combat (Video Game Review)

Natural Selection 2: Combat is an upcoming, standalone title from developer Faultline Games and publisher Unknown Worlds. The title is based on a mod of Natural Selection 2 , which was originally a mod of the highly popular game series Half Life . The new release offers similar gameplay to the original Natural Selection 2 but with new maps, new items and a couple of new game modes. Fans that have been dying for new reasons to play Natural Selection 2 or first-person shooter fans that have yet to try out the series will be happy to pay to pick up the new release, but those that have already invested hundreds of hours in the original game may find it a bit tougher to get excited for the release of Natural Selection 2: Combat . Natural Selection 2: Combat is all about online battles between a group of space marines and a team of dangerous alien monsters. Humans use heavy firearms, welding tools and other items to defend their base and fight alien scum while earning points and leve...

Issue 43 of BGG Magazine Featuring Exclusive Big Hero 6 Coverage Out Now

BGG Magazine Issue #43 is officially out now! The magazine is all about Disney's upcoming film Big Hero 6 , which arrives in theaters November 7, 2014. The magazine includes character bios, preview content and even fun activities related to the film including a way to build your own Baymax pumpkin for Halloween. This issue is super, so order today! With all the heart and humor audiences expect from Walt Disney Animation Studios, “Big Hero 6” is an action-packed comedy-adventure about robotics prodigy Hiro Hamada, who learns to harness his genius—thanks to his brilliant brother Tadashi and their like-minded friends: adrenaline junkie Go Go Tamago, neatnik Wasabi, chemistry whiz Honey Lemon and fanboy Fred. When a devastating turn of events catapults them into the midst of a dangerous plot unfolding in the streets of San Fransokyo, Hiro turns to his closest companion—a robot named Baymax—and transforms the group into a band of high-tech heroes determined to solve the mystery. Ins...

Slice Up Virtual Pumpkins in New Game from Extreme Reality

Extreme Reality has announced an all new game that allows players to slice up pumpkins using the power of Motion SDK technology. Pumpkin Samurai Extreme arrives just in time for Halloween and can be downloaded on Google Play now. Read on to learn more. “By integrating Extreme Reality’s technology, BCWD was able to add a new and enhanced user experience to Pumpkin Samurai that was not only unique but also strongly differentiated the game from what is currently available in the mobile gaming market,” said Joe Sumpter, Founder and VP Information Technology at Blue Crystal Web Design. “The ease of integration of Extreme Reality’s Motion SDK was seamless and we look forward to partnering with Extreme Reality on future full-body motion recognition games.” “Our software-only, cross platform motion control technology is what dramatically sets Extreme Reality apart from other motion technologies currently available,” said Asaf Barzilay, VP Products at Extreme Reality. “By implement...

Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Shows Off New Discover Your Power Live-Action Trailer

Activision has announced that Call of Duty Advanced Warfare will hit retail shelves on November 4th. However, to prepare gamers for the long journey ahead, a new trailer is now available to view entitled "Discover Your Power" which will shine a new light on the upcoming adventure. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare is days from hitting retail shelves. With less than a week to go for one of the most anticipated entertainment launches of the year, Activision Publishing, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Activision Blizzard, Inc. (Nasdaq: ATVI), today kicks things into high gear with the release of the new Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare live-action trailer helmed by director Peter Berg of Pony Show Entertainment and featuring Taylor Kitsch (Lone Survivor) and Emily Ratajkowski (Gone Girl). The intense :90 second high-octane piece, titled "Discover Your Power," and featuring the hit single "Salute Your Solution" by...

Slasher Vol. 1: Summer Camp Announced For PC, PS4 and Xbox One

Gun Media has announced Slasher Vol. 1: Summer Camp coming to PC, PS4 and Xbox One. The company teamed up with horror film legend Tom Savini to create a game that pays homage to the splatter/slashers movies that once dominated the eighties. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release Gun Media, the designers behind Breach & Clear, Breach & Clear: Deadline and Speakeasy, have teamed up with horror film icon Tom Savini to announce Slasher Vol. 1: Summer Camp. The first installment in a series that pays homage to the splatter/slasher movies that dominated the eighties, Summer Camp is a third-person survival game set in a wooded campground similar to those of Sleepaway Camp, The Burning and the Friday the 13th franchise. Within the campground players take on the role of one of 6-8 teen counselors – or the killer – and are asked to survive the night. “This is my love letter to the classic films of the slasher/splatter era,” said Wes Keltner, Founder and Creative Director of G...

Terra Battle Surpasses 1 Million Downloads and Players Reap Big Rewards With The Download Starter Campaign

Terra Battle has received over 1 million downloads across the globe since it released on October 9, 2014. Gamers are being rewarded for the download milestones as part of the Download Starter Campaign which includes an upcoming live concert. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release The mobile RPG Terra Battle rapidly surpassed 1 million downloads worldwide since its Oct. 9 launch. As part of the Download Starter Campaign, a download milestone reward system for players, the company revealed that famed composer Nobuo Uematsu will begin preparations for an upcoming Terra Battle live concert. Date and location of the concert are pending. "Like the game's creator, Hironobu Sakaguchi, I did not expect Terra Battle to reach this milestone this quickly. One million downloads is extraordinary. I'm currently in the planning stages to put on an incredible concert for fans," said Nobuo Uematsu, Terra Battle's composer. "It will take time to rehearse, but we wil...

Hail to the King: Deathbat Discounted For Halloween Weekend

Avenged Sevenfold has announced that Hail to the King: Deathbat is now available for PC at $3.99 and for iOS and Android at $1.99 for this Halloween weekend. Read on. In celebration of All Hallows’ Eve, multi-platinum hard rock superstars Avenged Sevenfold are pleased to announce their action adventure role-playing game, Hail to the King: Deathbat, is available now on Steam. The game has launched at a special price of $3.99 (that’s 33% off the $5.99 regular price), while the iOS and Android versions of the game are on sale for $1.99 this weekend. Hail to the King: Deathbat tells the origin of the Deathbat, the resurrected King of the Underworld, who must reclaim the lands of Haides from the despotic Dark Andronikos. The game is a throwback to the action RPG classics of yesteryear, featuring seven hellish landscapes inspired by the band’s iconic discography and artwork and an engaging mythos. Hail to the King: Deathbat features classic Avenged Sevenfold tracks along with a new and ...

Cosmic DJ Now Available For iOS Devices and PC Via Steam Early Access

Devolver Digital has announced that Cosmic DJ is now available for iOS devices for $2.99. Gamers can also play the game via Steam Early Access for $2.69 on their PC and Mac. Are you ready to learn more and start your adventure? Read on. From the Press Release The musical geniuses at GL33K and everyone's favorite lo-fi game publisher Devolver Digital dropped the needle and released Cosmic DJ for iPad on the App Store today for $2.99 ( https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/cosmic-dj/id911017625 ). The game also left Steam Early Access today to become a fully bona fide release for PC and Mac, for $2.69 with a special 10% off launch discount: http://store.steampowered.com/app/297110/ . Cosmic DJ is equal parts game and music sequencer. Players are tasked with repairing the intergalactic Jamtenna network by creating original tracks that help them complete quests like helping long lost lovers reunite, or returning a Corgi's head to its body. Music creation is based on classic drum ...

Runescape Gets New Horror Story Quest and Double XP Weekend To Celebrate Halloween

Jagex has announced that Runescape will receive a new horror story quest this Halloween and a double XP weekend for players to level up their characters. Gamers will enter the new adventure entitled "Broken Home" and experience the spooky action that is guaranteed to send chills up your spine. Read on. From the Press Release Dark, trembling terror awaits brave souls in RuneScape, as the award-winning fantasy MMORPG from Jagex launches a horror story quest just in time for Halloween, coupled with a flesh-chilling double XP weekend for players -- both new and old -- looking to level up their characters. The new adventure, Broken Home, is best experienced by players in a dim room with the volume cranked up, as they try to steel their nerves and uncover the terrible secrets concealed within a haunted mansion. After All Hallows Eve, Broken Home will become a permanent addition to Gielinor. The adventure is the first in RuneScape's illustrious history to offer strong replay...

Shadowgate Gets Huge Update On Steam With 40% Discount Just In Time For Halloween

Zojoi and Reverb Triple XP have announced a big update for Shadowgate on Steam. Gamers can now get the game at a 40% discount to celebrate the update this Halloween. Are you ready to learn more and see what all great features are now a part of Shadowgate ? Read on. From the Press Release Zojoi, an indie developer of adventure games, and Reverb Triple XP announced today that a huge update to the adventure game Shadowgate is now available on Steam. Among the plethora of added features and game modes, the update is highlighted by a new Halloween-themed side quest – The Dread Pumpkin Quest. To celebrate this incredible update, Shadowgate is taking part in the Steam Halloween Sale and is now available for $11.99 (40% discount off SRP) from Thursday, October 30 until Monday, November 3. “Thanks in part to the valuable feedback from fans and writers, we’ve made numerous additions and updates that new and veteran gamers will really enjoy,” states Karl Roelofs, Design Director at Zojoi. “...

Lords of the Fallen Gets Second Developer Diary Showing Off The New Graphics Engine

Bandai Namco Games has announced the release of a new developer diary for Lords of the Fallen . In the new action-rpg game from CI Games' players will experience the new graphics engine Fledge and all of this is available to see in the second developer diary. Ready to learn more? Read on. From the Press Release BANDAI NAMCO Games America has released the second developer diary video for CI Games’ newly-released brutal Action-RPG title, Lords of the Fallen. The video describes the incredibly powerful graphics engine that pushes new hardware (Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam) to their limits. By creating a new graphics engine, called Fledge, the development team was able to illuminate the game with complex lighting and material systems with hundreds of dynamic lights that bounce, reflect and create cascading shadows. The system also allows for realistically simulated cloth and physics simulation. All of this technology culminates in an ambitious and deep adventure with rich visual...

Pre-order Bonuses Revealed For Alone in the Dark: Illumination and Haunted House: Cryptic Graves

Atari has announced that gamers can now pre-order Alone in the Dark Illumination and Haunted House: Cryptic Graves. There are several pre-order bonuses for the game that includes limited edition character, weapon skins and much more. Ready to learn what else you can get from this exclusive offer? Read on. From the Press Release Atari, one of the world’s most recognized publishers and producers of interactive entertainment, today announced the availability of pre-orders for its latest PC titles, Alone in the Dark: Illumination and Haunted House: Cryptic Graves. Ahead of Halloween, the announcement features exclusive discounts and bonus items, with pre-orders of these survival horror genre games available now on Steam. To pre-order Alone in the Dark: Illumination visit the Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/275060 To pre-order Haunted House: Cryptic Graves visit the Steam page: http://store.steampowered.com/app/314850 The pre-order bonus pack for Alone in the Dar...

Activision Announces Race to 1,000 Jobs Fundraising Campaign With Ability To Get Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Limited Edition Dog Tags

Activision has announced for the two weeks leading up to Veterans Day that gamers are invited to take part in "Race to 1,000 Jobs" which helps 1,000 military veterans find high-quality jobs in support of the Call of Duty Endowment . Call of Duty players can participate by tuning in to the live twitch or purchased the Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Limited Edition Dog Tags . Read on. From the Press Release During the two week period leading up to Veterans Day, Call of Duty® gamers can do their part to help 1,000 military veterans find high-quality jobs by joining the "Race to 1,000 Jobs" fundraising and awareness campaign (#1000Vets) in support of the Call of Duty Endowment. Call of Duty Endowment is a non-profit organization that uses a venture philanthropy approach to fund and grow best-in-class organizations that place veterans in meaningful careers. The "Race to 1,000 Jobs" features three ways for gamers to get involved: Kicking off this campai...

Total War: Rome II Gets Free Halloween Update Adding Nightmare Mode and Festival of Lemuria

SEGA has announced a new free update for Total War: Rome II that will give players the chance to check out the festival of Lemuria and Nightmare Mode just in time for Halloween! Are you ready to take on this spooky new content and watch Rally Point Episode 22 - Rome II Halloween Update video? Read on. From the Press Release Live now, the latest free update for Total War: ROME II adds the festival of Lemuria to the game and a new seasonal challenge, Nightmare Mode! Lemuria was an ancient feast during which restless spirits were exorcised from the home with the alternate offering of beans and then clashing of cooking pots. Perhaps an early Roman version of Trick or Treat? Nightmare Mode can be toggled on from the game options menu, causing your troops to suffer horrifying visions in battle. Harpies descend from the skies as a terrifying atmosphere envelopes your forces. Assailed by such apparitions it is no surprise that your soldiers will find the enemy extremely frightening...

F1 2014 Reveals New Austin COTA Hot Lap Trailer

Are you ready for even more F1 2014? Well Bandai Namco Games and Codemasters are giving players a closer glimpse at the new title available on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC with an action-packed new trailer. Are you ready to start the race and catch this new content? Read on. BANDAI NAMCO Games America and Codemasters today released an all-new trailer for F1 2014 showcasing the United States Grand Prix Circuit of the Americas. F1 2014 is available now in retail and digital stores for the Xbox 360® video game and entertainment system from Microsoft®, PLAYSTATION®3 computer entertainment system and Windows PC from Steam.

Armored Warfare Shows Off M1128 MGS Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle In New Video

Armored Warfare is showing off their latest vehicle with a new video from Obsidian Entertainment and My.com with the M1128 MGS Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle. Read on. Obsidian Entertainment and My.com released a brand new video to showcase the latest vehicle to join Armored Warfare, the fast and powerful M1128 MGS Stryker Armored Fighting Vehicle. The Stryker is one of the most advanced vehicles in the U.S. Army and one of the most powerful Tier 8 Advanced Fighting Vehicle (AFV) in Armored Warfare. Since it has wheels, rather than treads, the Stryker has the fast speed of an AFV paired with firepower that rivals that of main battle tanks. To learn more, visit the official Armored Warfare website.

New Details Revealed For Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor's DLC Expansion 'Lord of the Hunt'

Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions has announced new details for the first DLC expansion for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor entitled Lord of the Hunt which will be available later this year.  Read on to learn more about the upcoming expansion. From the Press Release Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions today revealed new details about Lord of the Hunt, the first DLC expansion pack for Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, available for purchase and to Season Pass holders later this year. In Lord of the Hunt, Sauron has dispatched lethal Beastmaster Warchiefs to exterminate the monsters of Mordor. Talion will join Torvin the Dwarven Hunter and use his powers of Domination to turn these menacing new beasts against the Warchiefs, proving that Mordor cannot be tamed. New Story & Lore – Discover more tales from Torvin, the Dwarven Hunter, as you work together to tame the beasts of Mordor and fight Sauron’s minions. New Nemese...

The Vicious Brothers' Extraterrestrial Coming to Theaters November 21

IFC Films has announced the upcoming film Extraterrestrial will debut at the New York IFC Center and other US theater locations beginning on November 21, 2014. The new film comes from The Vicious Brothers and stars Michael Ironside, Brittany Allen, Melanie Papalia and Freddie Stroma as a group of teenagers that have a close encounter with a crashed UFO and its occupants. Check out the official trailer for Extraterrestrial below to learn more. From The Vicious Brothers, the creators of Grave Encounters comes a different kind of encounter, one of 'Extraterrestrial' origin. Still reeling from her parents’ divorce, April (Daytime Emmy winner, Brittany Allen) is dragged back to the vacation cabin she spent fond summers at as a child accompanied by a group of friends. Her trip down memory lane takes a dramatic and terrifying turn when a fireball descends from the sky and explodes in the nearby woods. Lead by her boyfriend, played by Freddie Stroma (Harry Potter & The Half Blood...

Prevent Unwanted and Harassing Comments on Instagram with Censorgram

Jay Leopardi and Quinton Aaron have teamed up for the release of the free mobile app known as Censorgram . The new app allows users to prevent unwanted, harmful and harassing messages on Instagram. The app works by auto-scanning for negative comments and deleting and blocking the worst for the chose Instagram account. Read on to learn more. In light of Anti-bullying Awareness month, the Censorgram app is now available to all smartphone users to prevent cyber bullying on Instagram amongst many other things. Censorgram is true “Social Security” The app enables users to delete comments and even ban Instagram users that post bullying or any unwanted comments on one’s photo. Censorgram is perfect to use for parents, children, teenagers, and even businesses that have Instagram accounts. After downloading the app to a smartphone, comments can be filtered out by searching a keyword, phrases, username, hashtag, or photo. Once they are added, the app scans through the chosen Instagram account an...

Real Boxing Gets New Power Update Available On Google Play

Real Boxing has received a brand new update on Google Play for Android devices entitled the Power Update. Read on. Real Boxing is ready to shake things up and once again deliver a knockout experience into the hands of millions of gamers with the brand new Power Update, out now on Google Play. For the first time ever, Real Boxing is available for FREE on Google Play, with explosive new gameplay mechanics introduced in the latest update. Players can now turn the tide of battle by skillfully using a set of power-ups, opening up a world of possibilities in terms of tactics, while the new Condition stat adds more depth and challenge to the award-winning gameplay. Real Boxing with the Power Update is currently available for FREE, exclusively on Google Play, with the also free iOS version to receive the Power Update content later this year. To learn more, visit the official Real Boxing website.

Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom Goes Gold Before November 18 Release

Little Orbit and Cartoon Network have revealed that Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom has gone gold and will release on November 18th. Read on. Worldwide videogame publisher, Little Orbit, together with Cartoon Network Enterprises, announced today that Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom has gone gold and is now in manufacturing. The game will launch November 18, 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, PlayStation TV, and Xbox 360, and will be available for download on Steam (PC), Nintendo eShop, The PlayStation Network and Xbox Marketplace Games on Demand. Developed by WayForward Technologies, the title is rated E10+ by the ESRB. In Adventure Time: The Secret of the Nameless Kingdom, players take on the persona of Finn (the human) with help from his best bro Jake (the shape-shifting dog), as they navigate through the eponymous kingdom - a mysterious never-seen-before realm in the Land of Ooo. Players will go on heroic quests, solve challenging p...

Twisty Hollow Celebrates Launch With Fun New Trailer

Arkadium has announced the release of a brand-new trailer for Twisty Hollow to celebrate its launch on the App Store. Gamers can now download the game for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch for $3.99. Are you ready to learn more and start your adventure? Read on. From the Press Release Arkadium, a game industry veteran and one of the most successful developers to come out of New York City, today revealed details and a video trailer for their premium puzzle game Twisty Hollow, launching exclusively on the Apple App Store on October 30, 2014, for the iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. Introducing a never-before-seen game mechanic, Twisty Hollow has players spinning multiple layers of a wheel in order to synchronize the right workers with the correct tools and resources to solve unique puzzles and fulfill eccentric requests. With genre-defining gameplay, a striking paper-art style, and a whimsical, smartly crafted storyline, Twisty Hollow becomes increasingly intriguing as you complete each leve...

Costume Quest 2 Now Available For Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U

Midnight City and Double Fine Productions have announced that Costume Quest 2 is now available on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Wii U. The fun RPG puts costumed kids up against a Dentist who wants to wipe Halloween off the map. Are you ready to suit up in brand new costumes and save Halloween? Read on. From the Press Release Costume Quest 2 is the sequel to the Halloween hit Costume Quest and features all the humor, style and fun of the original with all new outfits, a brand new story and time travel! Team up with trick or treating twins Wren and Reynold as they set out to save October’s most hallowed day from Dr. Orel White, a misunderstood dentist dedicated to a world free of cavities, candy and Halloween. Track the Dentist and his Time Wizard associate through three expansive timescapes and get things back to normal. Updated combat streamlines the process, while adding new features like Battle Cards and Persistent Health which can be replenished at one of the many Water Fountains spri...

Lion Forge Reveals New Crystal Cadets Comic

The new YA digital comic from Lion Forge entitled Crystal Cadets was created by an all-female team who aimed to diversify female role models in comics. Read on to learn more. From the Press Release With award-winners in the YA genre behind the scenes – including “The Lizzie Bennet Diaries” writer, Anne Toole and Katie O’Neill, publisher of the Princes Princess manga series – Crystal Cadets puts a youthful and diverse twist on “Sailor Moon” bringing a group of young girls from diverse backgrounds into the spotlight. The “Crystal Cadets” offer a positive influence for young female readers as they use their intelligence, experiences and self-confidence to overcome difficult times and work together for the greater good. Issue #1 is available now through Amazon and the Comics Plus App for Android and iOS devices. To learn more, visit the official Crystal Cadets website.

F.E.A.R. Online Reveals Scary New Content Just In Time For Halloween

Aeria Games has announced the arrival of the Blood Lust game mode and creepy new characters and skins for F.E.A.R. Online just in time for Halloween. Read on. Just in time for Halloween, F.E.A.R. Online has released new horror-themed features for brave souls looking for a terrifying game experience! Publisher Aeria Games announced today an all-new Blood Lust game mode and creepy new characters - in addition to scary skins - for the free-to-play first-person shooter. The new content will go live on both Steam and the Aeria Games portal beginning tomorrow. Loyal fans of the celebrated horror series are now able to experience the new "Blood Lust" mode, which allows players the possibility to utilize enhanced weaponry and transform into monsters with special abilities. Players can also wield exclusive Halloween-themed items against new bosses and haunting enemies for even more carnage. In addition, new zombie nurse characters will be added to the game in time for the holiday...

Unreal Engine Reveals New Livestream for October 30

Unreal Engine is the gift that keeps on giving! Epic attended and sponsored GCAP this week, and also surprised all the lucky attendees with free one-year UE4 subscriptions! On today's Twitch livestream, Senior Gameplay Programmer Laurent Delayen, Lead Animator Matthew Russell and Community Manager Chance Ivey will take viewers through animation workflows for Fortnite. The team will also show off entries from the October Game Jam, themed "Bump in the Night." Submit questions for the livestream here: https://forums.unrealengine.com/showthread.php?50559-Twitch-Fortnite-In-Game-Animation-Tips-amp-Tricks-and-Game-Jam-Result-Oct-30-2014 Tune into the livestream today at 11am PT / 2pm ET: www.twitch.tv/unrealengine Popular video alert! Geomerics has released new footage of Enlighten real-time global illumination in action with UE4: http://youtu.be/VHbHOQ1NRuw Finally, Epic’s East Coast Dev Tour is right around the corner! High-level topics including Blueprints, Gameplay ...

Super Smash Bros. (Video Game Review)

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS is the fifth installment for the highly popular Nintendo exclusive first launched back in 1999 on Nintendo 64 consoles. The new game is the first title in the series to release on a Nintendo handheld device, and the Nintendo 3DS release is said to be the fifth major installment for the series and a standalone title with the sixth release coming soon to Nintendo Wii U. Super Smash Bros. is a fantastic fighting game even in its first entry into the handheld world. The game isn't perfect, but some exclusive features and game modes along with bonus content for owners of both Super Smash Bros. releases will make fans want to pick up the new game on both Nintendo 3DS and Nintendo Wii U upon release. It's easy to see right away that Super Smash Bros. is a full fledged fighting game experience on Nintendo 3DS. The game features a massive roster of 36 fighters out of the box with plenty of unlockable characters, trophies and other items awaitin...

Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay (Video Game Review)

Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay is a new release from 1st Playable Productions and GameMill Entertainment set after the events of Disney's Big Hero 6 film. The game is a side-scrolling action game set in the city of San Fransokyo where players can take control of each of the hero team depicted in the upcoming film. The game incorporates very simplistic gameplay and controls with a decent amount of unlockables and other content to create an above average experience for players on Nintendo handhelds. The game isn't a must own , but fans that can't wait to see the soon to be released Disney film will have a fun time with the game while counting down the days until the movie releases in theaters. Big Hero 6: Battle in the Bay features a decent storyline that finds the heroes of the film doing battle with an army of robots. The game doesn't feature any cutscenes or any instances of spoken dialogue, and levels are bereft of any audio minus the same theme songs across man...