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  • 300: Rise of an Empire Epic First Trailer

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    300: Rise of an Empire

    300: Rise of an Empire

    Zack Snyder made the visually striking 300. And now the sequel, 300: Rise of an Empire, aims to be even larger in its scope. After watching the trailer I can say they might have succeeded.

    Watch the epic trailer below and tell us what you think:

    Official Synopsis:

    After its victory over Leonidas’ 300, the Persian Army under the command of Xerxes marches south towards the major Greek city-states. The Democratic city of Athens, first on the path of Xerxes’ army, bases its strength on its fleet, led by admiral Themistocles. Themistocles is forced to an unwilling alliance with the traditional rival of Athens, oligarchic Sparta whose might lies with its superior infantry troops. But Xerxes still reigns supreme in numbers over sea and land.

  • Quantic Dream’s ‘The Dark Sorcerer’ E3 PS4 Tech Demo

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    The Dark Sorcerer

    The Dark Sorcerer

    Sony has released the full uncut version of Quantic Dream‘s PlayStation 4 tech demo video, dubbed The Dark Sorcerer: A Next-Gen Comedy. The demo offers a look at what can be achieved on the new console. Quantic Dream is yet to announce a true PS4 game title.

    The tech demo running in realtime 1080p on PS4:

    Watch the cool demo, starring the same old man from Sony PS4 reveal, below:

  • Google Has Acquired Waze to Enhance Google Maps

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    Google Acquires Waze

    Google Acquires Waze

    Google has acquired social mapping service Waze to improve Google Maps. the Israeli startup team will remain in Israel where Google already has its offices and will continue to work separately for the time being.

    “To help you outsmart traffic, today we’re excited to announce we’ve closed the acquisition of Waze. This fast-growing community of traffic-obsessed drivers is working together to find the best routes from home to work, every day,” Google announced on its official blog.

    “We’re excited about the prospect of enhancing Google Maps with some of the traffic update features provided by Waze and enhancing Waze with Google’s search capabilities,” Google said. “We’ll also work closely with the vibrant Waze community, who are the DNA of this app, to ensure they have what’s needed to grow and prosper.”

    Google didn’t disclose how much they paid for the startup.

  • Watch Full Sony E3 2013 Press Conference

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    Sony PS4 Box Finally Revealed

    Sony PS4 Box Finally Revealed

    During its E3 press conference Sony showed PS4 console hardware for the first time and confirmed that its Gaikai service will debut in 2014 in the US.

    • Sony’s Worldwide Studios team has more than 30 PS4 exclusive titles in development
    • 20 of which will launch during the first year of PS4
    • More than 140 games in development for PS4
    • 100 of which will be available within the first year
    • PlayStation Plus memberships will carry over to PlayStation 4
    • To celebrate the launch of PlayStation Plus on PS4, Sony will offer DriveClub PS Plus Edition in the Instant Game Collection
    • PS4 games do not require a constant online check in and no restrictions on used games
    • PlayStation 4 will launch this Christmas in Europe and North America for 399 USD / Euros or £349 GBP. Microsoft’s Xbox One to retail at £429 / $499 / €499.

    Watch the full Sony E3 Keynote below: