Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: flying strategy to new heights
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:14 BST
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 21:27 BST
GameStop’s decline in share price may or may not be related to Xbox One
Share in GameStop have been up and down most of the week, with many attributing the decline in share price to Microsoft’s rather unclear stance on used game sales.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:43 BST
Game & Wario screens showing off some mini-game action
Nintendo has released a set of screenshots for its mini-game title Game & Wario, showing off various aspect. The gallery is below. Game & Wario releases in US on June 23 and in Europe on June 28.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:41 BST
Netflix available to XBL Silver members this weekend
Microsoft has unlocked Netflix this Memorial Day weekend to XBL Silver members, meaning if you are a Netflix subscriber you won’t have to also be a Gold member to use the service. The offer is available to those in the US, Canada, U.K., Ireland, Brazil, Mexico, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Chile, Colombia and Argentina. More though Xbox Wire.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:34 BST
Tomb Raider is 66% off on Green Man Gaming for the next 22 hours
If you haven’t picked Tomb Raider up yet and you are wanting it for PC, head over to Green Man Gaming where for the next 22 hours its 66% off – or around $17. Purchasing it will net you a key to unlock it on Steam, and if you enter a code Siliconera posted, it will knock it down even further to $13.60. The code may expire soon, so hurry.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:21 BST
Shin Megami Tensei 4 video shows you the samurai way
Shin Megami Tensei 4 has a new video showing you the way of the samurai, skills which will come in handy when you are fighting powerful demons in expansive dungeons. Whatever you choose to do in the game will also alter it, and you can bask in some of the epic story arch and branching plot lines as well. ATLUS will release the game on 3DS in July.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:13 BST
Halo Bootcamp pops up on Korean Game Rating Board
A listing for a Halo Bootcamp popped up on the Korean Game Rating Board today, mentioning both Halo 3 and “PC online game” in the same breath.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:05 BST
Xbox One patent outlines Achievement implementation for watching TV programs
An Xbox One patent filed by Microsoft could see the firm implementing Achievements for watching certain TV programs using the new system.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 19:22 BST
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers hits Europe in September
Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Summoner: Soul Hackers will be released in Europe in September. The dungeon crawler was released on 3DS in North America back in April, and NIS America is handling the European publishing. You can expect it on September 13. Thanks, Nintendo Life.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:04 BST
inFamous: Second Son shots show protagonist offing a DUP guard
Sony has released a set of inFamous: Second Son screenshots. Like with the Killzone: Shadowfall shots we posted earlier, a couple look familiar, but some don’t. Have look anyway. Second Son is in development at Sucker Punch and is expected as launch title for PS4. You can find out all the details on it culled from the June issue of Game Informer here.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 17:40 BST
Killzone: Shadowfall artwork and screens released
Sony has released some screenshots for Killzone: Shadowfall. I think a couple in there are new, as I haven’t seen them on the site. The previously seen ones have been added to the gallery as well so they are all in one place. Shadowfall was announced during the PS4 reveal in February and is a launch title for the new system.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:16 BST
Xbox One features remote play, can talk to you – report
Xbox One will not only use Kinect for voice commands, but the camera will also talk to you and let you know if there is someone in the room it doesn’t recognize, and will ask the person to identify themselves.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 16:31 BST
Left 4 Dead 2 patch updates both Windows and Linux versions
Left 4 Dead 2 has been patched with updates which apply to both the Windows and Linux versions of the zombie infested shooter. One of the bigger fixes is to a Jockey exploit, the bastard, which will no longer allow players to insta-kill him when shoving the jerk mid leap. Other fixes include restoring sounds and the like. The full thing is posted below courtesy of PCgamesN. As usual, the patch will apply when you fire up Steam.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 16:22 BST
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara trailer introduces you to the Dwarf
Capcom has released a trailer showing Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara’s Dwarf class. The character has high hit points, high constitution, and loads of strength. They can also wield an ax and shield, making them a typically resplendent tank. Check it out below. Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara is due in June on PSN, Xbox Live Wii U e-Shop, and PC for $14.99.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:50 BST
Son of Nor video shows gameplay, Oculus Rift support announced
Son of Nor developer StillAlive Studios has added Oculus Rift support to the game, as if support for mind control device Emotiv EPOC wasn’t enough to whet your whistle. The video below features the action-adventure game’s producer Chris Polus casting spells, exploring and solving puzzles along with the announcement of Rift support. Watch below. With five days left on Kickstarter, the project has garnered $93,846 in funding towards the $150,000 goal.
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Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:25 BST
ITC says Xbox 360 doesn’t violate Motorola patent
A six-person committee formed by the International Trade Commission has ruled that Xbox 360 doesn’t violate a patent owned by Google subsidiary Motorola Mobility.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 15:05 BST
Sir, You Are Being Hunted video shows off a mountain biome
Sir, You Are Being Hunted has a new video available, and it shows off one of the game’s biomes. Big Robot’s Jim Rossignol walks you through the mountain region. It looks rather lovely and if you are heading to Rezzed in June, you will be able to see it first hand. The playable alpha for Kickstarter backers is getting close as well, according to RPS.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:43 BST
DeNA bringing G.I. JOE: Battleground and D&D: Arena of War heading to mobile
DeNA has announced partnerships with Hasbro and Wizards of the Coast to create free-to-play mobile games G.I. JOE: Battleground and Dungeons & Dragons: Arena of War.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 14:14 BST
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol: flying strategy to new heights
Sid Meier’s Ace Patrol developer Firaxis has taken an accessible yet challenging approach to flight combat. VG247′s Dave Cook speaks with lead producer Lena Brenk to discuss its development.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 13:54 BST
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes launches today on Wii U
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is now available for Wii. The game was released last year on other platforms and sales reached over 3.5 million. The game can be purchased through retail or through the eShop for €49.99 / £39.99. Check out the launch trailer below showing off all sorts of neat Wii U features and cuteness.
Fri, May 24, 2013 | 20:16 BST
Fightback: Ninja Theory announces free-to-play mobile brawler
Fightback is the new free-to-play fighting game from DmC: Devil May Cry developer Ninja Theory. It’s heading to iOS and Android formats courtesy of publisher Chillingo this summer.

Xbox One patent outlines Achievement implementation for watching TV programs