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Gameguru Mania News - May,20 2013 - all

Metro: Last Light - Video Review - preview
(hx) 05:03 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
Metro: Last Light was reviewed on the PC version of the game and was not provided to TGN for reviewing purposes. You can pick up the game from Steam for $49.99 (USD).

PlayStation 4 See it First at E3 Teaser - console
(hx) 05:01 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment / read (1)
Prior to E3 and prior to Microsoft's Xbox reveal event tomorrow, Sony has offered up a sneak preview of what the PlayStation 4 hardware will actually look like. Blink and you'll miss it :P In addition, NeoGAF has a few posts of nothing but images taken directly from that trailer.

Resident Evil: Revelations - Launch Trailer - briefly
(hx) 03:52 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
Play as Jill Valentine, Chris Redfield and a cast of new characters as they unravel the mystery of the Queen Zenobia cruise liner. With scarce ammo, tight corridors and countless monster roaming the ship, longtime fans will enjoy this return to horror.

The 3DS classic comes to Xbox 360, PS3, Wii U and PC!

Batman: Arkham Origins - Reveal Trailer - movie
(hx) 03:49 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline occurring several years before the events of Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City. Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous villains and assassins, the game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness identities being formed and key relationships being forged.

Splinter Cell: Blacklist - Co-op Trailer - movie
(hx) 03:47 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Blacklist offers two player CO OP mode with 4 mission types, 14 maps with 2 player split-screen. Play as Sam Fisher or Isaac Briggs (a CIA operative) and work as a duo : help your teammate access parts of the maps you couldn't access on your own, create your own tactics depending on your Play Style and watch each other's back as you complete missions.

Game & Wario - Wario's Funding Pitch - console
(hx) 03:41 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
We here at WarioWare, Inc., are working with our fearless leader, Wario, to create his new Wii U game, Game & Wario - a game that can only be described as incredible, amazing, stupendous... and a bunch of other adjectives! To help Wario achieve his dream of funding this awesome game by his target launch date of June 23, he has created his own special crowdsourcing site called Crowdfarter.com. Here, visitors 'donate coins' to the game by 'liking' the site and daily updates from Wario via Facebook or by tweeting them to the masses on Twitter. Wario is so excited about bringing his genius vision to reality that he can hardly contain himself.

Call of Juarez: Gunslinger - Launch Trailer - movie
(hx) 03:30 PM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
The launch trailer for Techland's downloadable FPS Western Call of Juarez: Gunslinger is all about main character Silas Greaves, his mysterious story and his penchant for shooting people in the face. The trailer also features Silas' abilities, like his Sense of Death that lets him dodge incoming bullets and the Concentration mode that slows down time to pick off enemies. Call of Juarez: Gunslinger hits Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network and Windows PC on May 22 for $14.99.

7-second Call of Duty: Ghosts teaser - movie
(hx) 09:13 AM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
We'll learn more about the next entry in the Call of Duty franchise this Tuesday, May 21, at Microsoft's Next Xbox Reveal. In addition to the Xbox 720/Durango version, Call of Duty: Ghosts is also in development for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360.

Kevin Conroy Returns for 'Next Arkham Game' - briefly
(hx) 09:04 AM EDT - May,20 2013 - Post a comment
In this video from the Dallas Comic Con, Batman voice actor Kevin Conroy reveals that he's been involved with "the next Arkham game" for the last several months.

Gameguru Mania News - May,19 2013 - all

Alien Rage - Teaser Trailer - movie
(hx) 06:08 PM EDT - May,19 2013 - Post a comment
Alien Rage puts the player in the role of a highly trained elite commando on a mission of sabotage. Featuring non-stop, visceral run-and-gun action in an explosive environment with meaningful co-operative gameplay and using proven Unreal 3 technology, Alien Rage sets a new standard for digitally distributed XBLA and PSN titles.

Metro Last Light NAKED LADIES! - briefly
(hx) 05:56 PM EDT - May,19 2013 - Post a comment
Now imagine if the company used AMD's TressFX. Heh, now that would be something really interesting.

FYI, the un-censored shots can be found here.

Steam's Weekly Top Sellers - briefly
(hx) 05:22 PM EDT - May,19 2013 - Post a comment
Here are the ten top selling titles on Steam for the week as reported by Valve: 1.Borderlands 2
2.Metro Last Light
3.XCOM: Enemy Unknown
4.Borderlands 2 Psycho Pack
5.Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
6.Total War: ROME II
7.Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Uprising
8.Reus
9.Call of Duty: Black Ops II
10.Don't Starve

Gameguru Mania News - May,18 2013 - all

Gran Turismo 6 concept footage - movie
(hx) 03:46 PM EDT - May,18 2013 - Post a comment
This new trailer is essentially an extended version of the original announcement trailer released three days ago. It shows off Gran Turismo 6's improved rendering engine, new locations, and a small subset of the extraordinary roster of 1200 vehicles to be included in the final game. Gran Turismo 6 is slated for a holiday season launch later this year for the PlayStation 3.

TechNews - Windows 8.1 will be a free upgrade - tech
(hx) 06:12 AM EDT - May,18 2013 - Post a comment / read (1)

Asus' new lineup of Z87 Haswell motherboards revealed - The entire ROG lineup features SupremeFX integrated audio, which now includes software called Sonic Radar. Sonic Radar maps directional sounds onto a two-dimensional onscreen overlay. It can be attuned to different in-game sounds such as footsteps or gunfire, and then display which direction they came from.
Best Gaming CPUs For The Money: May 2013 - This list is for gamers who want to get the most for their money. If you don’t play games, then the CPUs on this list may not be suitable for your particular needs.
Windows 8.1 will be a free upgrade for Win8 users - Well, it's official. Windows Blue will be a free upgrade for folks running Windows 8. The news comes from the official Blogging Windows site, which also confirms that the updated OS will be dubbed Windows 8.1. You'll be able to get your hands on a public preview starting June 26 for both Win8 and Windows RT. The final version will be distributed through the Windows Store. Unfortunately, the blog post doesn't mention whether the next version of Windows will bring back the old-school Start button or allow folks to boot directly to the desktop. According to the rumor mill, booting to desktop may be a done deal, but the Start button may only return as a shortcut to the current Start screen.
Google Wallet Added to Gmail, Lets Users Email Money - Google today announced that it has integrated Google Wallet with Gmail, allowing Wallet users to securely email money directly to anyone else who has an email address. Money can be sent for free from checking accounts, and for low fees from credit or debit cards. The feature is slowly being made available to all Gmail users over the age of 18. Though the feature is primarily aimed at desktop users, money can be emailed from the smartphone and tablet mobile browser version of Google Wallet.
How I 'stole' $14 million from a bank: A security tester's tale - Bhalla talked CNNMoney through his caper. Here, in four easy steps, is how he made himself into a millionaire.
Microsoft adds Google Talk support to Outlook.com - If you found yourself saying, "If only Outlook.com had Gchat support, I would switch", well, today is that day as Microsoft has stated that Outlook.com is getting Gchat support and it is rolling out to the platform as we speak and should arrive on your account in the next few days. It's clear the Outlook.com is working at a rapid pace to deliver new features as the past few weeks we have seen quite a few updates from the service make their way into the production platform including a new calendar, new Android app, deeper Skydrive integration, SMTP send and more.
A Look At Possible Future Uses for Google Glass (video) - In this video, Playground Inc shows us future scenarios where Google Glass could play a major roll. These tasks vary from having a GPS screen while biking, to a 911 dialer, to a guitar training program and so much more
Google Wallet's Plan to Destroy PayPal and End Cash Forever - Google Wallet is a nifty idea that hasn't really taken off yet, but that's only because the company's giant tentacles haven't fully unfurled yet. Among the many adventures that Google announced during its annual developer conference Wednesday afternoon was a multi-pronged plan to integrate Google Wallet into every aspect of your shopping life. The most intriguing new feature is Google's plan to add dollar "attachments" to your Gmail messages
Google Asks Microsoft to Kill Windows Phone YouTube App - Google has sent a letter to Microsoft requesting that it remove from the Windows Phone Store a YouTube application written by Microsoft for its Windows Phone 8 platform. According to Google, the app violates its terms of service by allowing users to download videos from the app, it also disables advertising within videos. Google asked Microsoft to remove the app, and kill the functionality of the app on existing devices, by May 22. Microsoft has yet to publicly respond to Google's request.
Google To Sell Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S 4 - Google today announced that it will start directly selling a special version of Samsung's Galaxy S 4 flagship phone that is unlocked and ships with stock Android 4.2, essentially expanding the Nexus family of "pure Google" devices. The device sports LTE compatible with both AT&T and T-Mobile's networks. It is bootloader-unlocked and will receive Android updates before most other phones, like Nexus devices. It ships June 26th for $649.
New Android Developer Environment from Intel - As part of Intel's ongoing support of the Android ecosystem, the company today released a new tool environment for developers of native Android applications. Codenamed Beacon Mountain, it supports Intel Atom processor-based systems, including phones and tablets, that run Android Jellybean 4.2 and up. Beacon Mountain is currently available for host development on Windows 7 and 8 systems, with support for OSX to be rolled out at a later date. Beacon Mountain contains downloads of popular Android development tools such as Intel Hardware Accelerated Execution Manager, Intel Threading Building Blocks, Intel Graphics Performance Analyzers and Intel Integrated Performance Primitives. Third-party tools include Google Android SDK, Android NDK, Eclipse Integrated Development Environment and more. Beacon Mountain also supports Android development on ARM platforms
Nokia officially launches Lumia 925 with a slim aluminium body - Nokia has officially launched Lumia 925, some pictures were leaked yesterday. Finally Nokia has ditched its glossy candy coloured polycarbonate shell for a smart aluminium frame - this move will definitely attract buyers like me who wanted a Lumia with a metal body. Despite that majority of the specs inside the smartphone remains same as that of Lumia 920, Nokia has managed to bring down the weight considerably, the latest flagship weighs 46g lighter than 920. It has a 1.5Ghz Spandragon S4 dual core processor with 1GB RAM and a 2000mAh battery, but the internal memory has been reduced to 16GB. The 925 model also sports a 4.5” AMOLED HD+ display with a resolution of 1,280 x 768 and is coated with Gorilla Glass 2
Why 3D Printing Is Overhyped (I Should Know, I Do It For a Living) - Everyone's now aware of 3D printing - they've read about it in the papers, on blogs or seen it on TV. The mentality now seems to be that, in the future, we'll be able to download our products or make them ourselves with CAD programs, apps and 3D scanners, then just print them out, either at home, or in localised print shops. Which in turn will supposedly decentralize manufacturing, bringing it back to the West. But like the cupcake, Daft Punk's latest album, or goji berries, 3D printing is severely overhyped - and I should know, because it's what I do for a living.
Lockheed Martin's ADAM High Energy Laser Destroying A Rocket - ADAM or Area Defense Anti-Munitions is a system capable of nullifying attacks from unmanned aerial vehicles or rocket attacks from the ground. It can track short-range target from a distance of 5 km to destroy it when it's in a range of up to 2 km. It could be very useful for protecting assets like military bases near the battlefield. The video shows an ADAM prototype destroying a "Qassam-like" rocket. You will be able to clearly see the laser striking and tracking the rocket to eventually take it out.
Bloody Red Band 'V/H/S 2' Trailer is Insanely Terrifying - V/H/S/2 is the sequel to the 2012 Sundance Film Festival selected found footage horror anthology V/H/S and this time directors Gareth Evans (The Raid), Timo Tjahjanto (Macabre) Eduardo Sanchez (The Blair Witch Project) and his long time producer Greg Hale, Jason Eisener (Hobo with a Shotgun) and Adam Wingard (You're Next) are all at the helm of segments, in addition to V/H/S segment writer Simon Barrett making his directorial debut. V/H/S/2 premiered at the 2013 Sundance Film Festival (our video review) and played SXSW 2013, but Magnolia Pictures releases it on VOD June 6th and in limited theaters July 12th.
Pacific Rim - Official Trailer - When legions of monstrous creatures, known as Kaiju, started rising from the sea, a war began that would take millions of lives and consume humanity's resources for years on end. To combat the giant Kaiju, a special type of weapon was devised: massive robots, called Jaegers, which are controlled simultaneously by two pilots whose minds are locked in a neural bridge. But even the Jaegers are proving nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless Kaiju. On the verge of defeat, the forces defending mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes - a washed up former pilot (Charlie Hunnam) and an untested trainee (Rinko Kikuchi)- who are teamed to drive a legendary but seemingly obsolete Jaeger from the past. Together, they stand as mankind's last hope against the mounting apocalypse.
Riddick Trailer - Prepare for the latest chapter of the groundbreaking saga that began with 2000's hit sci-fi film Pitch Black and 2004's The Chronicles of Riddick. The infamous Riddick has been left for dead on a sun-scorched planet that appears to be lifeless. Soon, however, he finds himself fighting for survival against alien predators more lethal than any human he's encountered. The only way off is for Riddick to activate an emergency beacon and alert mercenaries who rapidly descend to the planet in search of their bounty.
Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't stop drum cover - I'm always impressed when people with disabilities own. Check it out
What Your Body Does In 30 Seconds - In the next 30 seconds, your body will do an amazing amount of things.
Deer Crashes Through Bus Window, Walks Off - Watch this deer not only miraculously survive getting hit by a bus but also somehow fly inside the bus.
Fitness Video Edit Fail - Omg! There's a dude taking a shit! :-))
No Hands Car Wash is the Best Thing Ever - check it out
Coco in bikini in Vegas - Nicole Coco Austin posing in near a Las Vegas pool after what seems a few touch ups to her face.
The best pics on the Internet #19 - All pictures are carefully handpicked, you'll find lots of amusing silliness here!

Gameguru Mania News - May,17 2013 - all

Narco Terror Announced - briefly
(hx) 08:31 PM EDT - May,17 2013 - Post a comment
Deep Silver has announced a twin-stick co-op shooter called Narco Terror which is headed to PSN, XBLA and Steam. The game promises "seamless drop in and drop out at any time" gameplay. In a press release it was stated that "Deep Silver and Rubicon Organization present Rick Quinn in Narco Terror, a sophisticated, action-packed twin-stick shooter that thematically harkens back to classic action movies from the 80s and offers great diversity with several arcade gameplay sequences."

The Last of Us Gameplay Footage - preview
(hx) 07:58 PM EDT - May,17 2013 - Post a comment
Watch new gameplay footage of The Last of Us, showing scenes from two new levels of the game. FYI, Naughty Dog's actioner releases June 14 worldwide exclusively on PS3.

Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance Coming To The PC - briefly
(hx) 02:18 PM EDT - May,17 2013 - Post a comment / read (1)
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance is officially coming to the PC platform, Hideo Kojima has announced. This confirmation came via today's Hideradio and was spotted by GameChup. The PC version was demanded by a lot of people due to the advantages the platform provides and Kojima has listened to them and has made the game possible on the platform. If you remember, when the game was originally titled Metal Gear Rising, a PC port was in the works too but was cancelled. He revealed this information on Hideradio (Japanese)

There's no release date confirmed yet but considering Platinum Games can do a quick job with it, the game should be out later this year. The PC version should allow people to play with a higher visual fidelity, however, there won’t be any frame rate advantage since the console version already runs at 60fps.

Splinter Cell Blacklist - Live Action Shortfilm - movie
(hx) 02:14 PM EDT - May,17 2013 - Post a comment
Brudelei Studios has posted a new live action fan-made short film based on Ubisoft's upcoming game, Splinter Cell: Blacklist. This Russian fan film looks incredible, and features a number of gadgets that will be available in the latest Splinter Cell game:

EA pulls plug on Wii U support - console
(hx) 02:06 PM EDT - May,17 2013 - Post a comment / read (2)
According to a Kotaku report, EA has confirmed that it is no longer working on Nintendo's new console. "We have no games in development for the Wii U currently," company spokesperson Jeff Brown told Kotaku yesterday. He did not rule out the chances of EA developing for the Wii U again. EA publishes many of gaming's biggest franchises, including Madden, The Sims, and Battlefield.

While EA has clearly cooled on Wii U, it is ramping up support for many other devices, including the next PlayStation and Xbox, the latter of which will be officially revealed on May 21. "I’ve been with the company long time and we have never been better positioned for the launch of new technology, either mobile or console," Brown said. He said EA has invested deeply in preparing games for the next generation of consoles and expects to launch strong as it did at the start of the PS2 and Xbox era than it did with a weaker game slate at the beginning of the Xbox 360, PS3 and Wii generation. Much of that planning can be credited to Riccitiello, who departed from EA earlier this year.

Gameguru Mania News - May,16 2013 - all

S.K.I.L.L.- Special Force 2 Announced - briefly
(hx) 04:56 PM EDT - May,16 2013 - Post a comment
Gameforge announced today its intention to release the online first-person shooter S.K.I.L.L. - Special Force 2 in Europe. This new FPS promises to offer numerous weapons and equipment, individually customisable characters, varied maps and a grand selection of varying game modes.

Gameforge has also revealed that the first 5,000 subscribers will receive guaranteed entry for the upcoming S.K.I.L.L.- Special Force 2 closed beta.

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