• Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal

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    Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal

    Battlefield 4 Officially Announced, 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal

    EA and DICE have officially revealed Battlefield 4 after a game spot leaked earlier this day. The game looks gorgeous and aims to win the next-gen FPS games. Check out the 60 seconds spot below followed by a complete 17 minute gameplay reveal called, Fishing in Baku, that focuses on the single player campaign. The game is said to be powered by DICE’s proprietary Frostbite 3 engine.

    Watch the 17 Minutes Gameplay Reveal “Fishing in Baku“

    Battlefield 4 will release Fall 2013

    Press release:

    DICE Reveals Next Generation of Battlefield, New Benchmark in Game Design and Multiplayer Engagement

    Only in Battlefield can players go through a building instead of around it or eject from a jet and take out the enemy mid-free fall. Those incredible gameplay moments that blur the line between game and glory can only be created by players, and occur only in Battlefield. DICE, a studio of Electronic Arts, today announced Battlefield 4, a genre-defining action blockbuster launching in Fall 2013. Powered by the advanced technology of DICE’s proprietary Frostbite 3 engine, Battlefield 4 offers players a glimpse into the future of interactive entertainment — a future that is more human, dramatic and believable than anything before it. With more than 65 million players worldwide, the Battlefield series has consistently been praised by critics for its world-class multiplayer gameplay, and is recognized as the only game that allows players to own land, sea and air.

    Battlefield 4 is a seminal moment for the Battlefield series as more award-winning, multiplayer game design elements are incorporated into the single-player campaign. In single-player, gamers will experience huge environments, a playground of destruction, access to an arsenal of vehicles and the ability to direct squad mates. Taking a page from the social aspect of multiplayer gaming, the single-player mode will now track players’ progress, adding an element of persistence and friendly competition to the campaign.

    The game made its world debut today with a staggering 17-minute gameplay demo, available for view at Battlefield.com. The demo begins as the player — Recker — opens his eyes to discover that he is trapped in a rapidly sinking car with three of his squad mates. Shooting the window is the only way out. Panic and fear are pushed aside as Recker makes a difficult decision — take the shot and recover the intel but risk that not everyone will survive. The emotional demo features a cast of characters unrivaled in interactive entertainment. Players will learn how to work together in both the Campaign and Multiplayer, issuing squad orders and comparing achievements in both experiences. Adventure and Competition will unfold through a series of beautifully crafted locations constructed with some of the best art and sound design in modern shooters. All of this is only possible with Frostbite 3 — a new standard for interactive entertainment in 2013.

    “We are so humbled and proud to debut Battlefield 4 on a global stage with simultaneous events in San Francisco and Stockholm. To be this early in development, and to already be so polished is a huge achievement for the DICE team and reflection of their passion and commitment to driving the franchise forward. Today’s demo was just the beginning — we have so much more in store,” said Patrick Soderlund, Executive Vice President, EA Games Label. “It is thrilling to witness peoples’ reaction when seeing the game for the first time. It really makes you realize that we are at the beginning of a whole new era for gaming. As artists and craftspeople, we are focused on creating a dynamic, open design that brings people together with amazing, surprising unscripted moments that they’ll talk about for days. That’s the beauty of Battlefield.”

    By pre-ordering Battlefield 4 at any participating retail outlet, gamers will receive a Premium expansion pack at no additional cost*. DICE also announced today Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe, an Originâ„¢ exclusive special edition that includes the base game and bonus in-game digital items. Players that pre-order Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe* on Origin will also receive the Premium expansion pack as well as access to the exclusive Battlefield 4 multiplayer beta.

  • Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag First Explosive Gameplay Trailer

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    Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag First Explosive Gameplay Trailer

    Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag First Explosive Gameplay Trailer

    Ubisoft has released a new gameplay trailer for Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag. Embark on a treacherous journey as Captain Edward Kenway, a pirate trained by assassins, and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Pirates.

    The game is set in the Caribbean in 1715. Watch the trailer below, are you excited about the new game?

    Assassin’s Creed 4 hits store shelves on October 29 in the US and November 1 in the UK.

  • God of War: Ascension Reviews Round-up

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    God of War: Ascension

    God of War: Ascension

    With few days lift for the God of War: Ascension to hit store shelves, reviews are up now all over the Internet. The game has received mostly positive reviews. A round-up of prominent reviews are right below:

    Polygon: 7/10

    “God of War: Ascension is a pair of halves that don’t add up to a cohesive whole. The multiplayer succeeds at making God of War work as a cooperative and competitive experience, but doesn’t have the depth to exist on its own. The campaign feels derivative and lacking the forceful confidence that made the series a showpiece for cinematic character-driven action games. When Ascension works, it still does what no other game save God of War manages to achieve. But it lacks the vision and force to stand up to the rest of the series.”

    Official PlayStation Magazine UK: 8/10

    “God Of War: Ascension is a fantastic game, just one that quite can’t compete with the true greats of the genre, like Castlevania: Lords Of Shadow. Whether multiplayer was a distraction that led to standards ever so slightly slipping in single-player is debatable. With such a strong combat system and beautiful looks, Kratos’ prequel could have eclipsed them all with a handful of key tweaks. Not quite the murdery meteoric rise we were hoping for then, but certainly not a fall from grace either.”

    Edge: 7/10

    “While this series’ singleplayer template is showing its age, there’s plenty in Ascension’s multiplayer that deserves to survive the transition to PS4.”

    GamesRadar: 3.5/5

    “God of War: Ascension is confident, executing the franchise tropes flawlessly with an amount of self-awareness not often seen in gaming. It knows it’s good–it knows it doesn’t have to try hard to be good–but it struggles to be anything more than that. While it’s worth experiencing for the massive battles, remarkable cinematic moments, and strong combat, it doesn’t feel like a necessary chapter in the God of War franchise.”

    Destructoid: 9/10

    “God of War has never looked or played better than this. Kratos has never been as deep or interesting as this. They’ve set the bar so high that I have no idea how they’ll be able to follow this one up. Sony Santa Monica should be proud. Series fans should be proud.”

    Gamespot: 8/10

    “The single-player is where you should spend your time. No, it doesn’t quite reach the audacious and rage-filled moments of God of War: Ascension’s predecessors, nor does it move the series forward in any way, but it’s skilfully put together, and wonderfully satisfying to play.”

    Videogamer: 7/10

    “The campaign is simultaneously more of the same and less of the same, being marginally shorter than God of War III’s story, yet lacking that game’s ferocity and pacing. It arguably has the lowest ‘wow’ factor of the four mainline games to date, and in a series that trades on spectacle, that’s not the best sign. Yet the multiplayer component is as fresh as the single-player is familiar.”

    PlayStation LifeStyle: 8.5/10

    In the end, single-player is still very much worth the price of admission even without multiplayer, if only for the combat and puzzles.”

    TheSixAxis: 8/10

    “It’s a fun ride – there are some lovely set pieces – but it’s largely a ride to a conclusion we already know and without enough focus to make it an unforgettable experience. Kratos’ backstory is fleshed out, his motivations explained and the rest of the series built on solid foundations, but is this really an essential slice of the story?”

    The Telegraph: 4/5

    “Ascension is a highly-accomplished if not completely fulfilling rampage. There’s a base level of quality that hasn’t slipped from the excellent God Of War III – this looks even better, puts things onscreen that are, somehow, even bigger. But this technical muscle isn’t given the best stage on which to oil and flex, thanks to a story that simply idles the roaring engine of death that is Kratos, and keeps the series ticking over until the next, more substantial step forward.”

    Machinima: 8.5/10

  • Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag Debut Trailer Leaked [Updated]

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    Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag

    Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

    Ahead of tomorrow’s official reveal, the debut trailer for Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag was leaked. The footage confirms that Ubisoft‘s pirate-centric sequel will arrive on PC, current-gen, and next-gen, Wii U, PS4, and possibly Xbox 720 on Oct. 29. Watch the trailer below while it lasts

    Update:

    Ubisoft Montreal has officially unveiled the latest installment in Assassin’s Creed franchise. The game is being developed since 2011 with 8 Ubisoft studios working on it, lead by Montreal in conjunction with studios from Singapore, Sofia, Annecy, Kiev, Quebec City, Bucharest and Montpellier. Read the official synopsis below and watch the 2 trailers afterwards:

    Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

    Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

    The year is 1715. Pirates rule the Caribbean and have established their own lawless Republic. Assassin’s Creed IV Black Flag introduces Edward Kenway, a brash rebel Pirate Assassin. His fight for glory has earned him the respect of legends like Blackbeard, but also drawn him into the ancient war between Assassins and Templars, a war that may destroy everything the pirates have built. Take part in an incredible and seamless adventure. Discover the most diverse Assassin’s Creed world ever created. From Kingston to Nassau, explore 50 unique locations where you can live the life of a pirate. Become one of the most feared pirates in the West Indies. Stand amongst legendary names as you establish a lawless Republic in the Bahamas and relive the truly explosive events that defined the Golden Age of Piracy.