Category Archives: Sandbox
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 22:16 BST
InFamous: Second Son protagonist can control smoke, absorb powers
Delsin Rowe is the new hero of InFamous: Second Son, and his powers are quite different from the electricity-fuelled abilities of Cole McGrath.
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Posted in: Action, PS4, Sandbox, Sony
Tags: inFamous: Second Son, sucker punch
Thu, May 09, 2013 | 03:52 BST
Grand Theft Auto 5 screens are heavy on vehicles
This fresh batch of a dozen Grand Theft Auto 5 screens are full of different ways to get around San Andreas – in cars, underwater, by parachute, on a motorcycle or even run and gun. Okay, that last one is a bit of a stretch; writing headlines isn’t easy, you know.
Tue, May 07, 2013 | 18:50 BST
Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 11 and its bug fixes enter certification
Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 11, which contains mainly bug fixes and the like, has gone into certification so it should be released sooner rather than later. The issues getting stomped by 4J Studios include explosion lag, messaging problems, spawn limit issue, and reduced Ghast sound volume. You can view the entire changelog over on OXM. You can also have a look at the Battle & Beasts Skin Pack through here if you haven’t already.
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Posted in: Microsoft, RPG, Sandbox, Xbox 360, Xbox Live
Tags: 4J Studios, Battle & Beasts Skin Pack, Minecraft Xbox 360, Minecraft Xbox 360 Update 11
Tue, May 07, 2013 | 21:36 BST
GTA 5: why I’m just not that bothered… yet
Grand Theft Auto 5 has been whipping gamers up into a soapy lather of hype, speculation and excitement since it was first revealed. VG247′s Dave Cook explains why he’s not bothered…yet.
Sat, May 04, 2013 | 20:56 BST
GTA 5 – more screenshots released to the masses
GTA 5 shots have been released by Rockstar, and we have them below. Most were released yesterday, but they were watermarked so we didn’t grab them. There’s even one below which Nintendo would severely frown upon. Grand Theft Auto 5 is due on PS3 and Xbox 360 in September.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, Rockstar, Sandbox, Screens, Take-Two, Xbox 360
Tags: grand theft auto, grand theft auto 5, grand theft auto v, GTA 5, GTA V
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 12:49 BST
Minecraft: snapshot 13w16a adds new game launcher, horses
Minecraft developer Mojang has released snapshot 13w16a, adding a new game launcher and horses. It’s ‘neigh’ joke man, check it out below the cut.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 12:27 BST
Guncraft trailer mashes up deathmatch and Minecraft building
Guncraft developer Exato Game Studios has released a trailer for its Minecraft-meets-shooters sandbox game. It shows off some tactical uses for building blocks to obstruct enemies, and build makeshift forts on the hoof.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 05:40 BST
Starbound pre-orders bring in $1 million
Science fiction sandbox Starbound has amassed a whopping $1 million in pre-orders, unlocking a nubmer of stretch goals.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 23:53 BST
GTA 5 art introduces a swathe of characters
Most games are promoted with screenshots, but then again, most games aren’t Grand Theft Auto 5.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 18:07 BST
Minecraft update 1.5.2 hands the Endermen a ‘sedagive’
Endermen will not be near as hostile once you update Minecraft to 1.5.2 today. Well, at least he will no longer get pissed off and take things out on you should he take environmental damage. He’s been given a sedagive. Other fixes include tamed wolves and cats no longer despawing just because they feel like it, and Anvils are no longer feeling generous and have stopped providing services for free. Some other things have been fixed as well, and PCgamesN has the low down here.
Fri, May 03, 2013 | 10:33 BST
Grand Theft Auto 5: larger and in charge
GTA 5 previews have started to go live, and it sounds as though the game will contain more customization than previous entries, combat improvements, citizens calling the cops on you, and all sorts of recreational activities.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 03:37 BST
Minecraft Pocket Edition sales top 10 million
The mobile version of Minecraft has almost caught up to its Mac and PC mothership in terms of sales, and will be updated shortly.
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 01:55 BST
Clockwork Empires combat to favour strategy and tactics over “twitch”
Combat is just part of a wealth of gameplay systems in Clockwork Empires, and Gaslamp Games is determined to keep it from feeling either tacked on or too prominent.
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Posted in: Mac, PC, Sandbox, Simulation, Strategy, indie
Tags: Clockwork Empires, Gaslamp Games
Wed, May 01, 2013 | 11:48 BST
GTA 1 & 2 age-rated for PS3 & PS Vita
Grand Theft Auto publisher Rockstar Games has age-rated the first two PSOne classics for PS3 and PS Vita, suggesting both games are heading to PSN at some point soon.
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Posted in: Action, PS3, PSN, PlayStation Store, Rockstar, Sandbox, Vita
Tags: grand theft auto, grand theft auto 2, gta, GTA 2
Wed, May 01, 2013 | 10:03 BST
Watch Dogs: GameStop pre-order poster gets trailered
Watch Dogs publisher Ubisoft has trailered the posted that comes with all GameStop pre-order editions. Created by comic artist Alex Ross, you can catch a glimpse of the artwork here.
Wed, May 01, 2013 | 12:06 BST
Minecraft Xbox 360 disc release dated for Europe
Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition is heading to European retailers next month. Microsoft has just confirmed the game’s physical disc release.
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Posted in: Microsoft, Sandbox
Tags: 4J Studios, Minecraft Xbox 360 Edition
Thu, May 02, 2013 | 08:19 BST
GTA 5 trailers for Franklin, Michael and Trevor released
GTA 5 trailers have landed, as promised last week, focusing on the three main protagonists in the game: Franklin, Michael and Trevor.
Tue, Apr 30, 2013 | 02:05 BST
EVO founders Kickstart first game, Stonehearth
Described as equal parts sandbox, RPG and strategy game, Stoneheart is a blocky adventure from the two brothers responsible for one of North American’s premiere annual eSports events.
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Posted in: PC, RPG, Sandbox, indie
Tags: Kickstarter, Radiant Entertainment, Stonehearth
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 22:49 BST
Grand Theft Auto 5 casting call offers the chance to appear in-game
Kifflom, friends. The Episilon Program is now taking applications for a seminar in Los Santos in September.
Mon, Apr 29, 2013 | 06:43 BST
DayZ base building to be like capital ships in EVE Online
Bohemia Interactive drew inspiration from CCP in conceptualising DayZ’s base building, which it envisions as similar to EVE Online’s capital ships.
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Posted in: PC, Sandbox
Tags: bohemia interactive, DayZ, DayZ Standalone, Dean Rocket Hall
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