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You bet. en-us Sat, 17 May 2014 07:34:28 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-titanfall-pc-for-40-discount-in-origin-flash-sale/1100-6419706/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2534164" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2534164"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">If you're not one of the people who already bought <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/titanfall/">Titanfall</a> and helped it become <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-outsells-xbox-one-in-us-during-april-titanfall-remains-top-seller/1100-6419672/">the top selling game for the second month in a row</a>, you can now get the PC version of the game from Origin for a 40 percent discount, bringing its price down from the normal $60 to $36.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Flash Sale, which ends on Sunday, May 18 at 12 p.m. PDT, also offers Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition for $36, SimCity Digital Deluxe Edition for $24, Need for Speed Rivals for $30, and many more. You can find the full list of all the games that are currently on sale on <a href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/deals/sale/flashsale?utm_campaign=origin-social-us-socom-fb-flashsaleannouncefb-prev-conv&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&sourceid=origin-social-us-socom-fb-flashsaleannouncefb-prev-conv&cid=21672&ts=1400271378704" rel="nofollow">Origin's website</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The discounted version of Titanfall will not include the game's first DLC pack, Expedition, which was released earlier this week. You can, however, take advantage of <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/">the game's companion app</a>, which was released for free, also earlier this week.</p><p style="">If you're still on the fence about Titanfall, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/titanfall-review/1900-6415690/">GameSpot's review</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/titanfall/">previous coverage</a>.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6417583" data-width="854" data-height="480"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6417583/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Emanuel Maiberg is a freelance writer. You can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/emanuelmaiberg" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @emanuelmaiberg</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/116710591398405257934/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Google+</a>.<br /></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p style=""><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></p><p style=""> </p></td></tr></tbody></table> Sat, 17 May 2014 06:46:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-titanfall-pc-for-40-discount-in-origin-flash-sale/1100-6419706/ http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/blade-symphony-review/1900-6415764/ <p style="">"Nice to meet you. Now let's kill each other!" It's a rather unsettling way to greet someone, but in essence, that's exactly how Blade Symphony's frenzied duels to the death begin. This is murder of the most courteous sort. Bowing is optional, though the vast majority of opponents you cross swords with afford you this sign of respect before they try to slice you in twain in this multiplayer dueling fest. It yields a far more personal kind of combat encounter, which adds an air of excitement and unpredictability to a multiplayer experience that's a bit too frayed at the edges to fully enjoy.</p><p style="">Blade Symphony's take on the fighting genre focuses on skillful swordfights, placing a heavy emphasis on intense one-on-one duels. Multi-round battles play out in a third-person perspective that brings recent melee-centric brawlers like <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/chivalry/" data-ref-id="false">Chivalry</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/war-of-the-roses/" data-ref-id="false">War of the Roses</a> to mind, though the swordplay is far more fluid and elegant in this game's pressure-cooker matches. With a bevy of distinct acrobatic maneuvers and fancy flourishes to accompany their unique fighting styles, the four playable characters are nimble and capable of pulling off some badass attacks. Looking cool while you're whittling down an opponent's life gauge isn't everything though.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533953" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png" data-size="large" data-align="center" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533953"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png"></a><figcaption>Forget fighting; it's time for shopping!</figcaption></figure><p style="">When most fighting games of this sort sport dozens of characters, having only four to pick from is painfully limiting. Blade Symphony instead goes in another direction, by offering a large range of swords and outfit customization options to unlock. While the outfit accoutrements are only cosmetic, the swords do add perks and penalties that play into combat. Unlocking these weapons and goodies, however, is a sluggish process of amassing "notes" by winning matches, and you have to rack up a lot of wins to earn enough points to afford even the lowest-tier items. What's vexing is that this process and how it works isn't explained, and the game also fails to mention that you accrue notes only from wins that you get while playing on specially marked servers. It's the first of many seemingly minor but impactful oversights that dull the shine of the game's finer elements. And Blade Symphony does indeed have its high moments.</p><p style="">Beyond looking awesome in action, the showy fighting styles on display are backed up by a combat system that packs a lot of depth into a streamlined control scheme. Three different stances let you deliver heavy, balanced, and light attacks. You can switch between these stances with a quick flick of the mousewheel to vary moves, throw off opponents, and break through their defenses. Each attack you deliver also plays into a combo chain that can be built up to unleash a wide range of unique dizzying assaults depending on the sequences you put in.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533957" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png" data-size="medium" data-align="left" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533957"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_medium/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png"></a><figcaption>I see your sword is as sharp as mine.</figcaption></figure><p style="">It sounds complex, but it's all fairly easy to track in mid-battle thanks to a chart that shows you where you're at in the current combo chain. Wall runs, feints, jump attacks, dodges and sidesteps, grabs, charge attacks, and missile throws all add further color to the fighting mechanics, as does a multitiered parry system that lets you block and push through enemy attacks if your timing and stance selection are right. There's no shortage of variety here when it comes to killer moves, and cutting down a worthy opponent with a gracefully executed maneuver is ultra satisfying. Ugly rag-doll physics, camera-inside-the-body glitches, and other rough patches sometimes break the spell of a match well fought, but they're fleeting issues.</p><p style="">The bulk of Blade Symphony's core fighting mechanics, duel mode stages, and quartet of characters are well designed in general, but this makes the numerous flaws and incomplete areas that pop up all the more glaring. The tutorial itself gets things off to a poor start. While doing a decent job of explaining the basics of combat, it isn't complete. The blasted thing stops midway through the trainings with a note that says more sessions will be added at some point "soon." </p><p style="">In contrast to the tight arena quarters and rigid structure of standard duel matches, Free for All mode is a nice change of pace, but it presents its own problems. You often spawn in the middle of nowhere in these sprawling free-roam stages, and it takes some fumbling around to find pockets of combatants battling it out. The levels themselves are less detailed than the arenas you battle in elsewhere, and everything from stairway running animation glitches to the camera getting caught on the scenery can muddle the fun. Rather than all-out brawl as the title suggests, this mode lets you attack people at random or offer a challenge for a private duel. The former seems frowned upon by the player community, which is accustomed to more civil one-on-one engagements.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533958" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png" data-size="large" data-align="center" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533958"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png"></a><figcaption>C'mon punk, make my day.</figcaption></figure><p style="">One thing I will say about Blade Symphony's player community is that it's a dedicated and intriguing bunch. Given the duel-focused nature of most matches, the human element they add to the equation also goes a long way toward keeping things interesting. People try out all kinds of weird tactics, like standing still until you approach and striking at the last possible second, or running at you without a weapon drawn and dancing around before finally attacking when your guard is down. You never know which opponents you'll face off against and what unusual strategies they'll roll out, which makes for plenty of humorous and interesting fights. Most of the foes I battled were quite cordial and polite too, which is something that can't be said for a lot of multiplayer communities.</p><p style="">Taken as a tightly cropped slice of the action, Blade Symphony's arena duels showcase some stunning character designs, downright poetic combat maneuvers, and exciting combat mechanics. But that's only a small piece of an unfinished and rather sloppy whole. This multiplayer fighter looks, feels, and actually is incomplete in spots, which puts a real damper on the few bright elements that make it almost worth the fuss.</p><p style=""> </p> Fri, 16 May 2014 16:10:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/blade-symphony-review/1900-6415764/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-getting-master-chief-halo-collection-games-1-4-report/1100-6419703/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418852" data-width="854" data-height="480"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418852/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p style="">We'd heard rumors before that Microsoft was working on <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-responds-to-halo-2-anniversary-rumor-halo-2-is-a-good-game/1100-6417507/">an anniversary Edition of Halo 2,</a> but it looks like the scope of Master Chief's revival is going to be quite a bit larger on Xbox One. Sources report that HD versions of Halo 1 through Halo 4 are coming to Microsoft's latest console with a Master Chief Edition.</p><p style=""> </p><p style="">The collection is coming to "refresh audiences' memories" prior to the release of Halo 5, as reported by tech blog <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/" rel="nofollow">Engadget</a>. No details were provided on whether the game would come out digitally or in a physical disc, nor what the expected frame-rate and resolution would be. However, it's unlikely that the game would also include side-stories like Halo: Reach and Halo: ODST.</p><p style=""> </p><p style="">The developer is also unconfirmed, but 343 Industries received help on the 2011 Anniversary Edtion of the original Halo from Saber Interactive. And <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-2-anniversary-on-xbox-one-would-need-fantastic-multiplayer-says-microsoft/1100-6418606/">in a previous story,</a> a Microsoft representative mentioned that in the "fictitious world where [Halo 2 Aniversary Edition] existed ... it has to be just the multiplayer experience that we all found in that first Halo 2 game."</p><p style="">We reached out to Microsoft for response, but the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.</p> Fri, 16 May 2014 16:09:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-getting-master-chief-halo-collection-games-1-4-report/1100-6419703/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gs-news-top-5-399-xbox-one-watch-dogs-and-far-cry-/2300-6418837/ Watch Dogs' console resolution info lands, Far Cry 4 is announced, the Xbox One loses the Kinect, and Sony's E3 press conference is detailed! Fri, 16 May 2014 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gs-news-top-5-399-xbox-one-watch-dogs-and-far-cry-/2300-6418837/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-open-world-shooter-arma-3-for-free-on-steam-this-weekend/1100-6419700/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533029" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533029"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Developer Bohemia Interactive celebrates its 15-year anniversary this month, having been founded in May 1999. To celebrate, it's discounting the prices of many of its games on Steam, giving away the first game it developed, and allowing gamers to play one of its most recent titles for free for the next few days.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">From now until May 18, <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam</a> users can download and play <a href="/arma-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Arma 3</a> for free. The open-world shooter was released as an Early Access game last year before being officially released in September. Since then, the game has received a great deal of <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-arma-iii-campaign-episode-out-october-31/1100-6415507/" data-ref-id="1100-6415507">free</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-arma-3-expansion-launches-january-21/1100-6416539/" data-ref-id="1100-6416539">downloadable</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-arma-3-zeus-dlc-out-now/1100-6418965/" data-ref-id="1100-6418965">content</a>, as well as a wide variety of fan-made mods that can be accessed through the Steam Workshop. Bohemia announced earlier this month that a "major" expansion is in the works and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tactical-military-shooter-arma-3-getting-major-expansion-in-late-2015/1100-6419348/" data-ref-id="1100-6419348">will be out in late 2015</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Should Arma 3 not be of interest to you, or if you're simply looking for something to last longer than the weekend, Bohemia is giving away the first game it ever developed, <a href="/arma-cold-war-assault/" data-ref-id="false">Arma: Cold War Assault</a>, for free through <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/65790/?snr=1_614_615_bohemiasale_616_2" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam</a>. When it was released back in 2001, it was known as <a href="/operation-flashpoint-cold-war-crisis/" data-ref-id="false">Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis</a>; after a 2011 re-release, it assumed the Cold War Assault name.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Bohemia has also knocked down the prices of many of its games on Steam, including its Early Access games, which it doesn't ordinarily do. The standalone version of <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">DayZ</a> can currently be had for $25.49 (15% off the regular $30 price), while Arma 3's price has dropped to $35.99 (down from $60). The full list of deals can be found on the <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/sale/bohemia_sale" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam sale page</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Lastly, Bohemia is allowing anyone who has bought a non-Steam version of <a href="/arma-ii/" data-ref-id="false">Arma 2</a> or its expansions in the past to redeem their CD keys on Steam in order to gain access to the respective Steam versions.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to the amazing 15 years at Bohemia Interactive," said Bohemia CEO and co-founder Marek Spanel. "The journey so far has been exciting, often challenging, sometimes hard - but, ultimately, always rewarding. While the games industry has fundamentally changed since the early years, our community continues to stand at the heart of everything we do, and together we will continue to create incredible games."</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 14:14:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-open-world-shooter-arma-3-for-free-on-steam-this-weekend/1100-6419700/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-gold-online-beta-giveaway/1100-6419637/ <p style="">Snail Games invites you to join the MMORPG <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/black-gold-online/" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online</a>. Steampunk and fantasy are in a race to capture resources, and you need to duke it out in fast-paced action combat and shred each other to pieces with customized mechs or muscled dragon mounts.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Black Gold Online's closed beta just launched this week and GameSpot is giving away a ton of codes. There are no region restrictions for these codes, which means everyone can grab one! All you have to do is enter your email address in the module below to receive one while supplies last.</p><div data-embed-type="html"><div id="woobox-root"> </div><script type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//woobox.com/js/plugins/woo.js"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'woobox-sdk')); // ]]></script><div class="woobox-offer" data-offer="3bz8es"> </div></div><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p style=""><ins><strong>How to Redeem Your Black Gold Online Beta Code</strong></ins></p><p style="">1. Go to <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online site</a> and click "Sign Up Now."</p><p style="">2. Create a Snail account with a valid email address.</p><p style="">3. Redeem the code <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/activation" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">here</a>.</p><p style="">4. Download the game client and you're all set.</p><p style="">Trouble downloading the game? <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=900&sid=628b4a59aeac4fd660cce486215116c5" rel="nofollow">Here's some help</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksh5ZsaDTX0" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fksh5ZsaDTX0%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dksh5ZsaDTX0&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fksh5ZsaDTX0%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p style=""> </p> Fri, 16 May 2014 13:45:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-gold-online-beta-giveaway/1100-6419637/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-free-stuff-with-free-games-friday-may-16-2014/1100-6419701/ <p style="">Welcome to another edition of Free Games Friday, GameSpot's weekly show that aims to bring you some fresh recommendations on what zero cost games you should be playing. This week, we check out rhythm game developer Harmonix's latest offering, tell you about a unique shooter that seriously messes with your mind, and give you some insight about a new puzzle game for the PlayStation Vita. And as always, we have to stuff to give away, so make sure to watch the whole video below to find out more details about our beta access giveaway to an upcoming MMO.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418849" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418849/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p style="">Check out the links below to find all of the games mentioned in our show.</p><p style=""><a href="http://superhotgame.com/play-prototype" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Superhot</a></p><p style=""><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/record-run/id833795526?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Record Run</a></p><p style=""><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/15/no-heroes-allowed-no-puzzles-either-out-today-on-ps-vita/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either!</a></p><p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/bgogiveaway/" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online Giveaway</a></p> Fri, 16 May 2014 13:44:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-free-stuff-with-free-games-friday-may-16-2014/1100-6419701/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gamespot-gameplay-podcast-episode-71/2300-6418848/ Tom McShea takes the wheel in this week's podcast, talking about A Kinect-less Xbox One, FarCry 4, Super Time Force and the state of gaming events. Fri, 16 May 2014 13:43:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gamespot-gameplay-podcast-episode-71/2300-6418848/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/superhot-record-run-no-heroes-allowed-free-games-f/2300-6418849/ This week, we check out rhythm game developer Harmonix's latest offering, tell you about a unique shooter that seriously messes with your mind, and give you some insight about a new puzzle game for the PlayStation Vita. Fri, 16 May 2014 13:38:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/superhot-record-run-no-heroes-allowed-free-games-f/2300-6418849/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advance-warfare-s-story-took-over-two-years-to-write/1100-6419699/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533017" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533017"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">A great deal of time has been spent working on the story for this year's Call of Duty game, <a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advance Warfare</a>--more specifically, over two-and-a-half years.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">That's according to Glen Schofield, co-founder of Advance Warfare developer Sledgehammer Games, who shared the figure on Twitter. In response to a tweet from someone who talked about this being the first Call of Duty game's single-player he's looked forward to, Schofield <a href="https://twitter.com/GlenSchofield/status/466389519265435648" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">responded</a>, "It should be. The story alone has taken over 2 1/2 years to write."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">It shouldn't come as a major surprise that thought has been put into the story for that long. After all, the game as a whole has been in the works for <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-studios-making-this-year-s-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-activision-promises-near-photorealistic-world/1100-6419400/" data-ref-id="1100-6419400">almost three years</a> and Activision has talked about wanting Call of Duty to deliver a moment on par with <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-wants-call-of-duty-to-be-talked-about-as-much-as-game-of-thrones/1100-6419503/" data-ref-id="1100-6419503"><em>Game of Thrones</em>' Red Wedding scene</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">When it comes to creating a story, time spent writing it doesn't necessarily equate with its level of quality. Still, from <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-everything-we-know-so-far/1100-6419460/" data-ref-id="1100-6419460">what we've seen so far</a>, Advance Warfare does seem to be going in a new direction, if nothing else: It's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">set in the year 2054</a> and focuses on the role of private military contractors. Acclaimed actor Kevin Spacey is set to play a leading role as the head of one of these PMCs--and his participation could lead to the game being seen <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-could-show-up-on-house-of-cards/1100-6419538/" data-ref-id="1100-6419538">in another of Spacey's projects</a>, Netflix series <em>House of Cards</em>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">We're set to learn much more about Advance Warfare at E3 next month. Sledgehammer has already begun drumming up excitement for the event by claiming the game's showing will be "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-e3-2014-showing-will-be-incredibly-special/1100-6419696/" data-ref-id="1100-6419696">incredibly special</a>." We'll be able to see for ourselves about that in just over three weeks' time, while a proper evaluation of the story will have to wait until the game is released on November 4.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em><strong>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></strong></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:49:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advance-warfare-s-story-took-over-two-years-to-write/1100-6419699/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-point-is-kinect-dead/2300-6418846/ With Microsoft releasing an Xbox One without Kinect, Danny wonders what this means for the future of Kinect games development. Also John Drake drinks a Diet Coke. Fri, 16 May 2014 12:31:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-point-is-kinect-dead/2300-6418846/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-pc-s-ctf-and-pilot-hunter-mode-playlists-removed/1100-6419698/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533015" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533015"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false">Titanfall </a>players on PC may have noticed today playlists dedicated to the game's Capture the Flag and Pilot Hunter modes are missing. It's not a glitch, as developer Respawn Entertainment <a href="https://twitter.com/Respawn/status/467193727505551360" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">writes on Twitter</a> that it has purposefully removed these playlists, but it's not clear why.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">These modes, however, will remain playable in Titanfall private matches and in the Variety Pack playlist. There's no changes to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 versions. Private matches were <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/massive-titanfall-patch-arrives-today-adds-private-matches-and-kills-wall-hacks/1100-6418897/" data-ref-id="1100-6418897">added to Titanfall through a massive patch early last month</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Respawn did not say why it elected to remove the two playlists from the PC version. We've reached out to a representative for the company for more information about the situation.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Titanfall launched in March for Xbox One and PC, before coming to the Xbox 360 last month. In April, Titanfall was the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-outsells-xbox-one-in-us-during-april-titanfall-remains-top-seller/1100-6419672/" data-ref-id="1100-6419672">best-selling game overall in the United States</a>, according to a report released last night from the NPD Group.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:28:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-pc-s-ctf-and-pilot-hunter-mode-playlists-removed/1100-6419698/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oblivion-s-fan-remake-in-the-skyrim-engine-shown-off-in-new-trailer/1100-6419697/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXT3b2HLtSU" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FrXT3b2HLtSU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrXT3b2HLtSU&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrXT3b2HLtSU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""><span>A new trailer for Skyblivion--essentially an attempt to remake the entirety of <a href="/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</a> using the technology that powers its sequel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXT3b2HLtSU" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Skyrim</a>--has been released, providing us with a new look at the progress that's been made on the impressive fan project.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="">The trailer, entitled "The First Dawn," focuses on perhaps the most memorable part of Oblivion--namely, the prison escape and subsequent journey into the outdoors that represents the earliest chunk of the 2006 RPG. It provides a look at the enhanced visuals made possible by using the Skyrim engine.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Skyblivion has been in the works for well over a year now courtesy of the <a href="http://tesrenewal.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">TESRenewal</a> community, which is also responsible for Skywind, a similar project that involves Morrowind and Skyrim's technology.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Version 0.1 of Skyblivion was released in March 2013, and according to an FAQ accompanying the new trailer, it now stands at version 0.2. Unfortunately, development is not yet far along enough for anything playable to be released to the public. As this is a project spearheaded by volunteers, there's no timetable for when it will be completed, but capable fans are encouraged to get involved with its development on <a href="http://tesrenewal.com/forums/skyrim/skyblivion-development" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">TESRenewal's forums</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? 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In a <a href="http://community.sledgehammergames.com/community/sledgehammer/blog/2014/05/16/sledgehammer-games-and-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-at-e3-2014" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">post on the Sledgehammer Games website</a>, cofounders Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey said after nearly three years of development, they are eager to show their game off to the world.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Our show plans are shaping up to be incredibly special," the pair said. "We've been busy reading all your comments, watching all your videos, and absolutely glowing with the excitement of sharing more with the greatest community on earth--the Call of Duty community."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Schofield and Condrey didn't offer anything in the way of specifics concerning what part of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare we'll get to see or when we'll get to see it. Unlike other big-time third-party publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, Activision does not hold its own press conference at E3. But given Activision's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-dlc-will-come-to-xbox-first/1100-6419394/" data-ref-id="1100-6419394">longstanding partnership with Microsoft for DLC</a>, it's possible that the game will be on display during <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/e3/" data-ref-id="false">Microsoft's E3 2014 briefing</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Activision<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-studios-making-this-year-s-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-activision-promises-near-photorealistic-world/1100-6419400/" data-ref-id="1100-6419400"> formally announced Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare earlier this month</a>. The game features<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415"> actor Kevin Spacey in a leading role</a> and shakes up the series formula by <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">allowing players to wear an EXO suit that gives them various super-abilities</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC versions of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare are in development at Sledgehammer Games, while a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">studio to be named later</a> is handling the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare officially launches<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415"> November 4</a>.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-e3-2014-showing-will-be-incredibly-special/1100-6419696/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2532488" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2532488"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">On the heels of the game's first <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-expedition-dlc-will-be-released-for-xbox-one-and-pc-tomorrow-costs-10/1100-6419619/" data-ref-id="1100-6419619">downloadable content launch</a>, <a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false">Titanfall</a>'s companion app has been released.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">While it's limited to connecting with the Xbox One version of the game, the app itself is available on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/titanfall-companion-app/id849855009?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">iOS</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.titanfall_row" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Android</a>, <a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/titanfall-companion-app/29b55af8-e4a5-4677-bd4c-753f358cdcff" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Windows Phone</a>, and <a href="http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/4e90019d-0e60-4c52-8d58-e9ae275ccd25" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Windows 8</a> devices. Much of the functionality it offers is what you'd expect from a companion app for a first-person shooter; most notably, it offers a live, interactive mini-map as you're playing.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Provided you've got the dexterity to go from holding a controller to dealing with the app, you can zoom in and out to to get a closer look at a specific area or to see the entire map you're on. The map displays you, other players, and Titans on the map, as well as enemy players (whenever they've done something to make them appear). Filters located along the right side of the screen allow you to control how much information is displayed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The app also provides a look at a limited selection of your player stats that can be seen in-game, including things like the number of games you've played, your best weapons, and a breakdown of how often you play the various game modes. Additionally, those interested in the game's lore can use the app to read about the in-game universe. Strategy guides and other information regarding weapons and games modes are included, too.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Titanfall companion app is a free download and is available now. The <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-s-next-update-coming-soon-adds-loadout-private-match-options/1100-6419587/" data-ref-id="1100-6419587">Expedition DLC</a>, meanwhile, can also now be yours, albeit at the cost of $10--provided you're on on Xbox One or PC; Xbox 360 players will have to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-dlc-updates-land-on-xbox-360-only-after-xbox-one-pc/1100-6419553/" data-ref-id="1100-6419553">continue waiting for the new content</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 11:35:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/
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You bet. en-us Sat, 17 May 2014 07:34:28 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-titanfall-pc-for-40-discount-in-origin-flash-sale/1100-6419706/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2534164" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2534164"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1535/15354745/2534164-2257838387-24517.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">If you're not one of the people who already bought <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/titanfall/">Titanfall</a> and helped it become <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-outsells-xbox-one-in-us-during-april-titanfall-remains-top-seller/1100-6419672/">the top selling game for the second month in a row</a>, you can now get the PC version of the game from Origin for a 40 percent discount, bringing its price down from the normal $60 to $36.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Flash Sale, which ends on Sunday, May 18 at 12 p.m. PDT, also offers Battlefield 4 Digital Deluxe Edition for $36, SimCity Digital Deluxe Edition for $24, Need for Speed Rivals for $30, and many more. You can find the full list of all the games that are currently on sale on <a href="https://www.origin.com/en-us/store/deals/sale/flashsale?utm_campaign=origin-social-us-socom-fb-flashsaleannouncefb-prev-conv&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&sourceid=origin-social-us-socom-fb-flashsaleannouncefb-prev-conv&cid=21672&ts=1400271378704" rel="nofollow">Origin's website</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The discounted version of Titanfall will not include the game's first DLC pack, Expedition, which was released earlier this week. You can, however, take advantage of <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/">the game's companion app</a>, which was released for free, also earlier this week.</p><p style="">If you're still on the fence about Titanfall, be sure to check out <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/titanfall-review/1900-6415690/">GameSpot's review</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/titanfall/">previous coverage</a>.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6417583" data-width="854" data-height="480"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6417583/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Emanuel Maiberg is a freelance writer. You can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/emanuelmaiberg" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @emanuelmaiberg</a> and <a href="https://plus.google.com/116710591398405257934/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Google+</a>.<br /></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><p style=""><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></p><p style=""> </p></td></tr></tbody></table> Sat, 17 May 2014 06:46:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-titanfall-pc-for-40-discount-in-origin-flash-sale/1100-6419706/ http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/blade-symphony-review/1900-6415764/ <p style="">"Nice to meet you. Now let's kill each other!" It's a rather unsettling way to greet someone, but in essence, that's exactly how Blade Symphony's frenzied duels to the death begin. This is murder of the most courteous sort. Bowing is optional, though the vast majority of opponents you cross swords with afford you this sign of respect before they try to slice you in twain in this multiplayer dueling fest. It yields a far more personal kind of combat encounter, which adds an air of excitement and unpredictability to a multiplayer experience that's a bit too frayed at the edges to fully enjoy.</p><p style="">Blade Symphony's take on the fighting genre focuses on skillful swordfights, placing a heavy emphasis on intense one-on-one duels. Multi-round battles play out in a third-person perspective that brings recent melee-centric brawlers like <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/chivalry/" data-ref-id="false">Chivalry</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/war-of-the-roses/" data-ref-id="false">War of the Roses</a> to mind, though the swordplay is far more fluid and elegant in this game's pressure-cooker matches. With a bevy of distinct acrobatic maneuvers and fancy flourishes to accompany their unique fighting styles, the four playable characters are nimble and capable of pulling off some badass attacks. Looking cool while you're whittling down an opponent's life gauge isn't everything though.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533953" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png" data-size="large" data-align="center" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533953"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2533953-image0001.png"></a><figcaption>Forget fighting; it's time for shopping!</figcaption></figure><p style="">When most fighting games of this sort sport dozens of characters, having only four to pick from is painfully limiting. Blade Symphony instead goes in another direction, by offering a large range of swords and outfit customization options to unlock. While the outfit accoutrements are only cosmetic, the swords do add perks and penalties that play into combat. Unlocking these weapons and goodies, however, is a sluggish process of amassing "notes" by winning matches, and you have to rack up a lot of wins to earn enough points to afford even the lowest-tier items. What's vexing is that this process and how it works isn't explained, and the game also fails to mention that you accrue notes only from wins that you get while playing on specially marked servers. It's the first of many seemingly minor but impactful oversights that dull the shine of the game's finer elements. And Blade Symphony does indeed have its high moments.</p><p style="">Beyond looking awesome in action, the showy fighting styles on display are backed up by a combat system that packs a lot of depth into a streamlined control scheme. Three different stances let you deliver heavy, balanced, and light attacks. You can switch between these stances with a quick flick of the mousewheel to vary moves, throw off opponents, and break through their defenses. Each attack you deliver also plays into a combo chain that can be built up to unleash a wide range of unique dizzying assaults depending on the sequences you put in.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533957" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png" data-size="medium" data-align="left" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533957"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_medium/78/787590/2533957-image0006.png"></a><figcaption>I see your sword is as sharp as mine.</figcaption></figure><p style="">It sounds complex, but it's all fairly easy to track in mid-battle thanks to a chart that shows you where you're at in the current combo chain. Wall runs, feints, jump attacks, dodges and sidesteps, grabs, charge attacks, and missile throws all add further color to the fighting mechanics, as does a multitiered parry system that lets you block and push through enemy attacks if your timing and stance selection are right. There's no shortage of variety here when it comes to killer moves, and cutting down a worthy opponent with a gracefully executed maneuver is ultra satisfying. Ugly rag-doll physics, camera-inside-the-body glitches, and other rough patches sometimes break the spell of a match well fought, but they're fleeting issues.</p><p style="">The bulk of Blade Symphony's core fighting mechanics, duel mode stages, and quartet of characters are well designed in general, but this makes the numerous flaws and incomplete areas that pop up all the more glaring. The tutorial itself gets things off to a poor start. While doing a decent job of explaining the basics of combat, it isn't complete. The blasted thing stops midway through the trainings with a note that says more sessions will be added at some point "soon." </p><p style="">In contrast to the tight arena quarters and rigid structure of standard duel matches, Free for All mode is a nice change of pace, but it presents its own problems. You often spawn in the middle of nowhere in these sprawling free-roam stages, and it takes some fumbling around to find pockets of combatants battling it out. The levels themselves are less detailed than the arenas you battle in elsewhere, and everything from stairway running animation glitches to the camera getting caught on the scenery can muddle the fun. Rather than all-out brawl as the title suggests, this mode lets you attack people at random or offer a challenge for a private duel. The former seems frowned upon by the player community, which is accustomed to more civil one-on-one engagements.</p><figure data-ref-id="1300-2533958" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png" data-size="large" data-align="center" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png" data-ref-id="1300-2533958"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2533958-image0002.png"></a><figcaption>C'mon punk, make my day.</figcaption></figure><p style="">One thing I will say about Blade Symphony's player community is that it's a dedicated and intriguing bunch. Given the duel-focused nature of most matches, the human element they add to the equation also goes a long way toward keeping things interesting. People try out all kinds of weird tactics, like standing still until you approach and striking at the last possible second, or running at you without a weapon drawn and dancing around before finally attacking when your guard is down. You never know which opponents you'll face off against and what unusual strategies they'll roll out, which makes for plenty of humorous and interesting fights. Most of the foes I battled were quite cordial and polite too, which is something that can't be said for a lot of multiplayer communities.</p><p style="">Taken as a tightly cropped slice of the action, Blade Symphony's arena duels showcase some stunning character designs, downright poetic combat maneuvers, and exciting combat mechanics. But that's only a small piece of an unfinished and rather sloppy whole. This multiplayer fighter looks, feels, and actually is incomplete in spots, which puts a real damper on the few bright elements that make it almost worth the fuss.</p><p style=""> </p> Fri, 16 May 2014 16:10:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/blade-symphony-review/1900-6415764/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-getting-master-chief-halo-collection-games-1-4-report/1100-6419703/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418852" data-width="854" data-height="480"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418852/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p style="">We'd heard rumors before that Microsoft was working on <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-responds-to-halo-2-anniversary-rumor-halo-2-is-a-good-game/1100-6417507/">an anniversary Edition of Halo 2,</a> but it looks like the scope of Master Chief's revival is going to be quite a bit larger on Xbox One. Sources report that HD versions of Halo 1 through Halo 4 are coming to Microsoft's latest console with a Master Chief Edition.</p><p style=""> </p><p style="">The collection is coming to "refresh audiences' memories" prior to the release of Halo 5, as reported by tech blog <a href="http://www.engadget.com/2014/05/16/halo-the-master-chief-collection/" rel="nofollow">Engadget</a>. No details were provided on whether the game would come out digitally or in a physical disc, nor what the expected frame-rate and resolution would be. However, it's unlikely that the game would also include side-stories like Halo: Reach and Halo: ODST.</p><p style=""> </p><p style="">The developer is also unconfirmed, but 343 Industries received help on the 2011 Anniversary Edtion of the original Halo from Saber Interactive. And <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/halo-2-anniversary-on-xbox-one-would-need-fantastic-multiplayer-says-microsoft/1100-6418606/">in a previous story,</a> a Microsoft representative mentioned that in the "fictitious world where [Halo 2 Aniversary Edition] existed ... it has to be just the multiplayer experience that we all found in that first Halo 2 game."</p><p style="">We reached out to Microsoft for response, but the company does not comment on rumors and speculation.</p> Fri, 16 May 2014 16:09:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-getting-master-chief-halo-collection-games-1-4-report/1100-6419703/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gs-news-top-5-399-xbox-one-watch-dogs-and-far-cry-/2300-6418837/ Watch Dogs' console resolution info lands, Far Cry 4 is announced, the Xbox One loses the Kinect, and Sony's E3 press conference is detailed! Fri, 16 May 2014 16:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gs-news-top-5-399-xbox-one-watch-dogs-and-far-cry-/2300-6418837/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-open-world-shooter-arma-3-for-free-on-steam-this-weekend/1100-6419700/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533029" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533029"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2533029-arma+3+-.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Developer Bohemia Interactive celebrates its 15-year anniversary this month, having been founded in May 1999. To celebrate, it's discounting the prices of many of its games on Steam, giving away the first game it developed, and allowing gamers to play one of its most recent titles for free for the next few days.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">From now until May 18, <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam</a> users can download and play <a href="/arma-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Arma 3</a> for free. The open-world shooter was released as an Early Access game last year before being officially released in September. Since then, the game has received a great deal of <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-arma-iii-campaign-episode-out-october-31/1100-6415507/" data-ref-id="1100-6415507">free</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-arma-3-expansion-launches-january-21/1100-6416539/" data-ref-id="1100-6416539">downloadable</a> <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-arma-3-zeus-dlc-out-now/1100-6418965/" data-ref-id="1100-6418965">content</a>, as well as a wide variety of fan-made mods that can be accessed through the Steam Workshop. Bohemia announced earlier this month that a "major" expansion is in the works and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tactical-military-shooter-arma-3-getting-major-expansion-in-late-2015/1100-6419348/" data-ref-id="1100-6419348">will be out in late 2015</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Should Arma 3 not be of interest to you, or if you're simply looking for something to last longer than the weekend, Bohemia is giving away the first game it ever developed, <a href="/arma-cold-war-assault/" data-ref-id="false">Arma: Cold War Assault</a>, for free through <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/app/65790/?snr=1_614_615_bohemiasale_616_2" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam</a>. When it was released back in 2001, it was known as <a href="/operation-flashpoint-cold-war-crisis/" data-ref-id="false">Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis</a>; after a 2011 re-release, it assumed the Cold War Assault name.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Bohemia has also knocked down the prices of many of its games on Steam, including its Early Access games, which it doesn't ordinarily do. The standalone version of <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">DayZ</a> can currently be had for $25.49 (15% off the regular $30 price), while Arma 3's price has dropped to $35.99 (down from $60). The full list of deals can be found on the <a href="http://store.steampowered.com/sale/bohemia_sale" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Steam sale page</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Lastly, Bohemia is allowing anyone who has bought a non-Steam version of <a href="/arma-ii/" data-ref-id="false">Arma 2</a> or its expansions in the past to redeem their CD keys on Steam in order to gain access to the respective Steam versions.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"I'd like to thank everyone who has contributed in any way to the amazing 15 years at Bohemia Interactive," said Bohemia CEO and co-founder Marek Spanel. "The journey so far has been exciting, often challenging, sometimes hard - but, ultimately, always rewarding. While the games industry has fundamentally changed since the early years, our community continues to stand at the heart of everything we do, and together we will continue to create incredible games."</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 14:14:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-open-world-shooter-arma-3-for-free-on-steam-this-weekend/1100-6419700/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-gold-online-beta-giveaway/1100-6419637/ <p style="">Snail Games invites you to join the MMORPG <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/black-gold-online/" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online</a>. Steampunk and fantasy are in a race to capture resources, and you need to duke it out in fast-paced action combat and shred each other to pieces with customized mechs or muscled dragon mounts.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Black Gold Online's closed beta just launched this week and GameSpot is giving away a ton of codes. There are no region restrictions for these codes, which means everyone can grab one! All you have to do is enter your email address in the module below to receive one while supplies last.</p><div data-embed-type="html"><div id="woobox-root"> </div><script type="text/javascript">/* <![CDATA[ */ (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = "//woobox.com/js/plugins/woo.js"; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'woobox-sdk')); // ]]></script><div class="woobox-offer" data-offer="3bz8es"> </div></div><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p style=""><ins><strong>How to Redeem Your Black Gold Online Beta Code</strong></ins></p><p style="">1. Go to <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online site</a> and click "Sign Up Now."</p><p style="">2. Create a Snail account with a valid email address.</p><p style="">3. Redeem the code <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/activation" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">here</a>.</p><p style="">4. Download the game client and you're all set.</p><p style="">Trouble downloading the game? <a href="http://bg.snailgame.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=29&t=900&sid=628b4a59aeac4fd660cce486215116c5" rel="nofollow">Here's some help</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksh5ZsaDTX0" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2Fksh5ZsaDTX0%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dksh5ZsaDTX0&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fksh5ZsaDTX0%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p style=""> </p> Fri, 16 May 2014 13:45:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-gold-online-beta-giveaway/1100-6419637/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-free-stuff-with-free-games-friday-may-16-2014/1100-6419701/ <p style="">Welcome to another edition of Free Games Friday, GameSpot's weekly show that aims to bring you some fresh recommendations on what zero cost games you should be playing. This week, we check out rhythm game developer Harmonix's latest offering, tell you about a unique shooter that seriously messes with your mind, and give you some insight about a new puzzle game for the PlayStation Vita. And as always, we have to stuff to give away, so make sure to watch the whole video below to find out more details about our beta access giveaway to an upcoming MMO.</p><div data-embed-type="video" data-ref-id="2300-6418849" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="/videos/embed/6418849/" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""> </p><p style="">Check out the links below to find all of the games mentioned in our show.</p><p style=""><a href="http://superhotgame.com/play-prototype" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Superhot</a></p><p style=""><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/record-run/id833795526?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Record Run</a></p><p style=""><a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/04/15/no-heroes-allowed-no-puzzles-either-out-today-on-ps-vita/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">No Heroes Allowed: No Puzzles Either!</a></p><p style=""><a href="http://www.gamespot.com/bgogiveaway/" data-ref-id="false">Black Gold Online Giveaway</a></p> Fri, 16 May 2014 13:44:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-free-stuff-with-free-games-friday-may-16-2014/1100-6419701/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gamespot-gameplay-podcast-episode-71/2300-6418848/ Tom McShea takes the wheel in this week's podcast, talking about A Kinect-less Xbox One, FarCry 4, Super Time Force and the state of gaming events. Fri, 16 May 2014 13:43:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/gamespot-gameplay-podcast-episode-71/2300-6418848/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/superhot-record-run-no-heroes-allowed-free-games-f/2300-6418849/ This week, we check out rhythm game developer Harmonix's latest offering, tell you about a unique shooter that seriously messes with your mind, and give you some insight about a new puzzle game for the PlayStation Vita. Fri, 16 May 2014 13:38:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/superhot-record-run-no-heroes-allowed-free-games-f/2300-6418849/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advance-warfare-s-story-took-over-two-years-to-write/1100-6419699/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533017" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533017"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2533017-codaw.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">A great deal of time has been spent working on the story for this year's Call of Duty game, <a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advance Warfare</a>--more specifically, over two-and-a-half years.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">That's according to Glen Schofield, co-founder of Advance Warfare developer Sledgehammer Games, who shared the figure on Twitter. In response to a tweet from someone who talked about this being the first Call of Duty game's single-player he's looked forward to, Schofield <a href="https://twitter.com/GlenSchofield/status/466389519265435648" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">responded</a>, "It should be. The story alone has taken over 2 1/2 years to write."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">It shouldn't come as a major surprise that thought has been put into the story for that long. After all, the game as a whole has been in the works for <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-studios-making-this-year-s-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-activision-promises-near-photorealistic-world/1100-6419400/" data-ref-id="1100-6419400">almost three years</a> and Activision has talked about wanting Call of Duty to deliver a moment on par with <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-wants-call-of-duty-to-be-talked-about-as-much-as-game-of-thrones/1100-6419503/" data-ref-id="1100-6419503"><em>Game of Thrones</em>' Red Wedding scene</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">When it comes to creating a story, time spent writing it doesn't necessarily equate with its level of quality. Still, from <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-everything-we-know-so-far/1100-6419460/" data-ref-id="1100-6419460">what we've seen so far</a>, Advance Warfare does seem to be going in a new direction, if nothing else: It's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">set in the year 2054</a> and focuses on the role of private military contractors. Acclaimed actor Kevin Spacey is set to play a leading role as the head of one of these PMCs--and his participation could lead to the game being seen <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-could-show-up-on-house-of-cards/1100-6419538/" data-ref-id="1100-6419538">in another of Spacey's projects</a>, Netflix series <em>House of Cards</em>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">We're set to learn much more about Advance Warfare at E3 next month. Sledgehammer has already begun drumming up excitement for the event by claiming the game's showing will be "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-e3-2014-showing-will-be-incredibly-special/1100-6419696/" data-ref-id="1100-6419696">incredibly special</a>." We'll be able to see for ourselves about that in just over three weeks' time, while a proper evaluation of the story will have to wait until the game is released on November 4.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em><strong>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></strong></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:49:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advance-warfare-s-story-took-over-two-years-to-write/1100-6419699/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-point-is-kinect-dead/2300-6418846/ With Microsoft releasing an Xbox One without Kinect, Danny wonders what this means for the future of Kinect games development. Also John Drake drinks a Diet Coke. Fri, 16 May 2014 12:31:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/the-point-is-kinect-dead/2300-6418846/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-pc-s-ctf-and-pilot-hunter-mode-playlists-removed/1100-6419698/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533015" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2533015"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2533015-titanfallremove.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false">Titanfall </a>players on PC may have noticed today playlists dedicated to the game's Capture the Flag and Pilot Hunter modes are missing. It's not a glitch, as developer Respawn Entertainment <a href="https://twitter.com/Respawn/status/467193727505551360" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">writes on Twitter</a> that it has purposefully removed these playlists, but it's not clear why.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">These modes, however, will remain playable in Titanfall private matches and in the Variety Pack playlist. There's no changes to the Xbox One and Xbox 360 versions. Private matches were <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/massive-titanfall-patch-arrives-today-adds-private-matches-and-kills-wall-hacks/1100-6418897/" data-ref-id="1100-6418897">added to Titanfall through a massive patch early last month</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Respawn did not say why it elected to remove the two playlists from the PC version. We've reached out to a representative for the company for more information about the situation.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Titanfall launched in March for Xbox One and PC, before coming to the Xbox 360 last month. In April, Titanfall was the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-outsells-xbox-one-in-us-during-april-titanfall-remains-top-seller/1100-6419672/" data-ref-id="1100-6419672">best-selling game overall in the United States</a>, according to a report released last night from the NPD Group.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:28:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-pc-s-ctf-and-pilot-hunter-mode-playlists-removed/1100-6419698/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oblivion-s-fan-remake-in-the-skyrim-engine-shown-off-in-new-trailer/1100-6419697/ <div data-embed-type="video" data-src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXT3b2HLtSU" data-width="100%" data-height="100%"><iframe src="//cdn.embedly.com/widgets/media.html?src=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fembed%2FrXT3b2HLtSU%3Fwmode%3Dopaque%26feature%3Doembed&wmode=opaque&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DrXT3b2HLtSU&image=http%3A%2F%2Fi1.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FrXT3b2HLtSU%2Fhqdefault.jpg&key=6efca6e5ad9640f180f14146a0bc1392&type=text%2Fhtml&schema=youtube" width="100%" height="100%" scrolling="no" frameborder="0" webkitAllowFullScreen mozallowfullscreen allowFullScreen></iframe></div><p style=""><span>A new trailer for Skyblivion--essentially an attempt to remake the entirety of <a href="/the-elder-scrolls-iv-oblivion/" data-ref-id="false">The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion</a> using the technology that powers its sequel, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXT3b2HLtSU" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Skyrim</a>--has been released, providing us with a new look at the progress that's been made on the impressive fan project.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="">The trailer, entitled "The First Dawn," focuses on perhaps the most memorable part of Oblivion--namely, the prison escape and subsequent journey into the outdoors that represents the earliest chunk of the 2006 RPG. It provides a look at the enhanced visuals made possible by using the Skyrim engine.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Skyblivion has been in the works for well over a year now courtesy of the <a href="http://tesrenewal.com/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">TESRenewal</a> community, which is also responsible for Skywind, a similar project that involves Morrowind and Skyrim's technology.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Version 0.1 of Skyblivion was released in March 2013, and according to an FAQ accompanying the new trailer, it now stands at version 0.2. Unfortunately, development is not yet far along enough for anything playable to be released to the public. As this is a project spearheaded by volunteers, there's no timetable for when it will be completed, but capable fans are encouraged to get involved with its development on <a href="http://tesrenewal.com/forums/skyrim/skyblivion-development" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">TESRenewal's forums</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:11:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/oblivion-s-fan-remake-in-the-skyrim-engine-shown-off-in-new-trailer/1100-6419697/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-e3-2014-showing-will-be-incredibly-special/1100-6419696/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2522998-10298334_700329690028758_7712115674594597657_o.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2522998" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/536/5360430/2522998-10298334_700329690028758_7712115674594597657_o.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2522998"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/536/5360430/2522998-10298334_700329690028758_7712115674594597657_o.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/" data-ref-id="false">Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare</a> developer Sledgehammer Games has big plans for E3 2014, the marquee video game industry event that is now just three weeks away. In a <a href="http://community.sledgehammergames.com/community/sledgehammer/blog/2014/05/16/sledgehammer-games-and-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-at-e3-2014" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">post on the Sledgehammer Games website</a>, cofounders Glen Schofield and Michael Condrey said after nearly three years of development, they are eager to show their game off to the world.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Our show plans are shaping up to be incredibly special," the pair said. "We've been busy reading all your comments, watching all your videos, and absolutely glowing with the excitement of sharing more with the greatest community on earth--the Call of Duty community."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Schofield and Condrey didn't offer anything in the way of specifics concerning what part of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare we'll get to see or when we'll get to see it. Unlike other big-time third-party publishers like Electronic Arts and Ubisoft, Activision does not hold its own press conference at E3. But given Activision's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-dlc-will-come-to-xbox-first/1100-6419394/" data-ref-id="1100-6419394">longstanding partnership with Microsoft for DLC</a>, it's possible that the game will be on display during <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/e3/" data-ref-id="false">Microsoft's E3 2014 briefing</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Activision<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/two-studios-making-this-year-s-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-activision-promises-near-photorealistic-world/1100-6419400/" data-ref-id="1100-6419400"> formally announced Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare earlier this month</a>. The game features<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415"> actor Kevin Spacey in a leading role</a> and shakes up the series formula by <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">allowing players to wear an EXO suit that gives them various super-abilities</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC versions of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare are in development at Sledgehammer Games, while a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415">studio to be named later</a> is handling the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 versions. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare officially launches<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tons-of-call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-details-emerge/1100-6419415/" data-ref-id="1100-6419415"> November 4</a>.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Eddie Makuch is a news editor at GameSpot, and you can follow him on<a href="https://twitter.com/EddieMakuch" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> Twitter @EddieMakuch</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><strong><em>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email <a href="mailto:news@gamespot.com" rel="nofollow">news@gamespot.com</a></em></strong></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 12:01:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare-e3-2014-showing-will-be-incredibly-special/1100-6419696/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2532488" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2532488"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/123/1239113/2532488-titanfall+map.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">On the heels of the game's first <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-expedition-dlc-will-be-released-for-xbox-one-and-pc-tomorrow-costs-10/1100-6419619/" data-ref-id="1100-6419619">downloadable content launch</a>, <a href="/titanfall/" data-ref-id="false">Titanfall</a>'s companion app has been released.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">While it's limited to connecting with the Xbox One version of the game, the app itself is available on a variety of platforms, including <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/titanfall-companion-app/id849855009?mt=8" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">iOS</a>, <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ea.game.titanfall_row" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Android</a>, <a href="http://www.windowsphone.com/en-us/store/app/titanfall-companion-app/29b55af8-e4a5-4677-bd4c-753f358cdcff" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Windows Phone</a>, and <a href="http://apps.microsoft.com/windows/en-us/app/4e90019d-0e60-4c52-8d58-e9ae275ccd25" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Windows 8</a> devices. Much of the functionality it offers is what you'd expect from a companion app for a first-person shooter; most notably, it offers a live, interactive mini-map as you're playing.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Provided you've got the dexterity to go from holding a controller to dealing with the app, you can zoom in and out to to get a closer look at a specific area or to see the entire map you're on. The map displays you, other players, and Titans on the map, as well as enemy players (whenever they've done something to make them appear). Filters located along the right side of the screen allow you to control how much information is displayed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The app also provides a look at a limited selection of your player stats that can be seen in-game, including things like the number of games you've played, your best weapons, and a breakdown of how often you play the various game modes. Additionally, those interested in the game's lore can use the app to read about the in-game universe. Strategy guides and other information regarding weapons and games modes are included, too.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The Titanfall companion app is a free download and is available now. The <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-s-next-update-coming-soon-adds-loadout-private-match-options/1100-6419587/" data-ref-id="1100-6419587">Expedition DLC</a>, meanwhile, can also now be yours, albeit at the cost of $10--provided you're on on Xbox One or PC; Xbox 360 players will have to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-dlc-updates-land-on-xbox-360-only-after-xbox-one-pc/1100-6419553/" data-ref-id="1100-6419553">continue waiting for the new content</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Chris Pereira is a freelance writer for GameSpot, and you can follow him on <a href="https://twitter.com/TheSmokingManX" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @TheSmokingManX</a></em></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><em><strong>Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com</strong></em></td></tr></tbody></table> Fri, 16 May 2014 11:35:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-live-mini-map-now-available-on-your-phone-or-tablet-as-you-play/1100-6419695/
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