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Do you feel like spending about $20.00 or $12.00 on your DLC? If you bought Rockstar and Take-Two’s detective based smash hit LA Noire, then you will be making that decision soon. Take-Two announced that there is a bountiful amount of DLC coming your way, however you can purchase it one of two ways either by ordering the Rockstar Pass (presently on sale at $1o until June) and you will receive all 7 DLC options or you can buy the content seperately for the price of $20.00 as it releases on the Xbox Live Marketplace and Playstation Network. Make sense? Didn’t think so. Chicago Lightning Detective Suit (Social Club only) – May 17 Free with registration L.A. Noire Rock…

Those of you waiting for DLC news from Homefront‘s developer Kaos Studios might not be getting any news at all in the near future. THQ announced that they have closed the doors at Kaos Studios and the UK studio, Digital Warrington. THQ has stated in a press release that their Montreal studio will be taking over the reigns of the Homefront series and that the reasons behind the closings were due to “a strategic realignment within its internal studio structure” and THQ “continues its strategy of aligning the best industry talent with the company’s marquee franchises”. via Joystiq Tweet This Post Post to Facebook View the full article

Developed by: Straandlooper, Telltale Games Published by: Telltale Games Platforms: PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad Players: 1 Rated M for Mature by the ESRB After the cliffhanger of an ending from the first game, Detective Inspector Hector is back at it again. Going in to confront the terrorist, Hector finds himself staring down the barrel of an automated sniper rifle connected to a laptop, from which the terrorist’s voice is coming. The terrorist was never there to begin with. Now Hector has to find a way out of his precarious situation and track him down. Hector: Badge of Carnage – Episode 2: Senseless Acts of Justice has Hector once again trying to figure out just what…

It’s not very often that any of the writers here at Gamercide post about anything but gaming news. It’s also not everyday that we’re all this excited about something or someone. In this case, it’s Dillon Hodges. Musician, singer, and songwriter. I’ve wracked my brain trying to remember where I first came across “ “. I’m sure it was on his website, but I don’t recall what led me there. If it was social media, I’m glad. Social media (in this case Twitter), is how I came to learn all about the man and his wonderful music. We’ve shared a few lines of text with each other, and his beautiful fiancé even thanked me for helping spread the word. He’s a gracious man, and from wh…

Those of you with slower connections be prepared for a long wait if you intend on purchasing and downloading Killzone: Shadow Fall for the Playstation 4. Fergal Gara from Sony UK spoke to Eurogamer and admitted that the file size for Killzone: Shadow Fall is 50GB. Gara was asked how the Playstation Network has improved their download speed and responded by stating, "First of all, it is definitely going to grow as a means of consumption. And there are big innovations in the PS4 to make it more attractive and more easy gamer wise to want to download. The Play as you Download functionality, for example, means you don't need the whole file before you go. This is a little bit …

Developed by: Ubisoft Montreal Published by: Ubisoft Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3, PC (reviewed) Players: 1 offline with 8 player multiplayer It’s that time again, where we sharpen our hidden blades and get ready to brutally assassinate hundreds of inept guards in our quest for the truth. You once again take up the mantle of Ezio Auditore da Firenze, now an old man, but still every bit as capable as in his previous outings. The formula still holds true, and most of the features from Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood have returned. Main story missions are in Sequences, or chapters, and most of them have bonus objectives to complete for full synchronization (a better score). Almo…

In late March, Microsoft filed for registration of three new trademarks that each bare the name “Fusion” in one way or another. This filing has sparked rumors of a Kinect only series to feature the name, “Fusion”. Fusion Genesis, Fusion Sentinent, and Fusion Vault are all names that appeared on the filing and according to IGN, the Australian Classification Board has a rating of PG for Fusion Genesis which features mild science fiction violence and coarse language. Many gamers started speculating that this might be an announcement for a new Fuzion Frenzy series, however “Fusion” in the filing is spelled with an “s” not a “z”. There are rumors that began last year of the …

A person claiming to be a Microsoft insider has released details and the release dates for future Xbox One titles. Let's just say that the future looks very Halo-ey. Among the first of the series to be supposedly ousted is the Halo series. The alleged Microsoft insider is claiming that Halo 2 will see an anniversary release dubbed, Halo 2 Anniversary and will be releasing on November 11th. Halo 2 Anniversary will come in two editions; a collector's edition that contains access to the Halo 5 beta and access to a Halo TV series. The second edition; War Collection will come with access to the Halo 5 beta, access to a Halo TV series, and more interestingly Xbox One ports of H…

No Man's Sky has become one of the most divisive games in recent memory. There are 3 camps surrounding this game, with a few exceptions here and there. First up, like me, there are those that enjoy the game immensely (I'll discuss why in a bit). Secondly, you have the people on the fence. These are people that will eventually play a little more and fall on one side or the other. Last, but not least, there are those disappointed and/or hate the game completely. Now, I'm not looking to change anyone's mind about their thoughts or even help someone in that second group make a decision. The opinions below are mine and mine alone. I hope we can start a dialogue about w…

Microsoft has released an update for the Xbox One's wireless controller for those of you who have purchased the Xbox One Stereo Headset Adapter. There is a draw back to updating your Xbox One's wireless controller through this download. There are a bunch of steps in order for it to be updated! Once you are signed into your Xbox One and on Xbox Live, plug in the Stereo Headset adapter into the bottom of your wireless controller followed by plugging in the other end to the Xbox One. Make sure to also plug in a headset! Next you will want to plug the USB cord into both your wireless controller and the Xbox One. According to IGN, the update should begin right away, however…

Bethesda and Zenimax Online Studios are facing a huge backlash from PC gamers over The Elder Scrolls Online subscription system. The Elder Scrolls Online forum has lit up with angry gamers who were surprised to find out that Zenimax is placing a hold on their bank accounts for a full 30 days with the $14.99 a month subscription, despite having free 30 day access to the game. In order to play the Elder Scrolls MMO, gamers have to store their debit or credit card information first. Unfortunately if you do not store your card information, you cannot play the game that you just purchased. Some gamers have also claimed that Zenimax has already taken the payment out of their a…

343 Industries Frank O' Connor has had enough of game leaks coming from inside the industry and wants everyone to know that "leakers" are not doing anybody any favors. "Breaking embargos is not prophesy, "Nor does it require any particular skill or insight. Ultimately he is taking or being given information and leaking it, illegally and often erroneously. And he isn't doing it for some noble or worthy reason. He's doing it for attention. "People, including nice people with kids and families and stuff, work super hard on this stuff and wake up in the morning to find some of their effort blown up. It's not fun, and for what? So you can have a mildly interesting surprise 8 h…

Developed by: Robot Entertainment Published by: Microsoft Studios Platforms: PC and Xbox LIVE Arcade Players: 1 Rated T for Teen by the ESRB Darwinism be damned, those crafty orcs have evolved adaptations that make them march straight into battle, directly through deadly traps and into incoming crossbow fire. It’s pure science, orcs must die. Orcs Must Die! isn’t so much a tower defense game, as it is a strategic third-person action game wherein you must defend your base with the traps and weapons at your disposal. Sure you plan out where to place the spike traps, arrow walls, and such to maim as many passing orcs as possible, but you actually get to be in the fray as …

Lionhead Studios announced that Fable Anniversary; the HD remastered audio and graphic rendition of the original Fable that started it all has been given an official release date. Fable Anniversary will be available on the Xbox 360 for $39.99 beginning on February 4th, 2014 in North America, February 6th, 2014 in Asia, and February 7th, 2014 in Europe. Lionhead has also announced that there will be limited edition "first copies" of Fable Anniversary available that will include a code for launch day weapons and outfits. The limited edition copies will also include a 10th Anniversary Lion's Head Avatar Helmet. Many questions have been asked regarding the release of Fable …

Yet another rumor has entered the rumor mill surrounding the hush hush next Xbox that Microsoft still has yet to announce other than it appearing on their employees resumes. Xbox World Magazine is claiming that sources are saying that the next console from Microsoft will feature a HD touchscreen controller with buttons and analog sticks and that the controller will supposedly function like a TV remote when you are watching television, be a browser for the internet, and will allow you to take the game with you to play when you are traveling or you know…taking care of business in the john. Again I must stress that this another rumor and without Microsoft confirming or denyi…

Konami announced HD remakes of both Zone of the Enders, as well as a pack of Silent Hill games coming to PS3 and Xbox 360 sometime next year. They also announced a pack of HD remakes (a la the God of War pack) of Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and the recent PSP title Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker. Both packs will have upgraded graphics, new interfaces, and new 2D art. Also, Kojima announced the new “Transfarring” technology that will allow easier game save transfers between PS3 and PSP versions of games. We’ll have to wait for more details on this one, but hopefully it will make things less cumbersome. And on a final note from K…

Valve has announced that 300 lucky Steam users are going to be sent a Steam Box prototype free of charge to beta test later on this year. If you want to be in the running, there are some things you must do first. Before October 25th, make sure to login to your Steam account or create an account and join the Steam Universe Community Group. You must then agree to the the hardware and beta terms, followed by making at least 10 Steam friends. If you already have done all of that then you are one step ahead. After that you must create a public Steam Community Profile and play a game using a gamepad in Big Picture mode. You must complete all of the items before October 25th, be…

Journal Menu The Witcher 2 has plenty of RPG elements without a lot of the ‘fetch quests’ . This makes the game feel so much more involved and cinematic. Most of the quests have a tie in with the story, and I never felt forced to do a filler quest just to advance through the game. Everything had a purpose and often more than one. This is excellent since it keeps the story moving steadily towards a common goal without the feeling of wasting time. You may be stuck and have to do some quests for this person or the next, but it all ties together in such a way that it feels right. Granted, there are side quests and job boards where you can use your Witcher skills to hunt mo…

Looking to add to more games to your PS4 gaming shelf, however have yet to do so? Amazon has discounted some PS4 titles to the tune of $20 to $30 off retail. Fifa 14 $59.99 $39.99Call of Duty: Ghosts $59.99 $39.99Battlefied 4 $59.99 $39.99Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition $59.99 $39.99Skylanders: Swap Force Starter Pack $64.99 $37.49NBA Live 14 $59.99 $26.96The discounts are also for the Xbox One versions of these games, however the percentage of the discount is lower with some games. For example, the NBA Live 14 discount on the Xbox One is only $24.35 compared to the PS4's discount of $33.03.via Video Game Specials Click here to view the article

For fans who were looking forward to the spiritual successor of one of the most underrated survival horror games of all time; Eternal Darkness: Sanity's Requiem, I have some bad news for you. Shadow of the Eternals has been delayed and not just the usual few months out delay. It has been delayed indefinitely. Shadow of the Eternals which was suppose to release on the Wii U and PC was officially given a partial heave-ho, as the studio behind the game announced that they are putting Shadow of the Eternals on hold. Precursor Games' Denis Dyack explained that the move was necessary, because the team behind the game felt that it needed a "rest". "Is the project dead? No, but …

According to a source on twitter, ms to announce their new console on may 21st. No word yet on how many details they will reveal.

On the Batman Arkham Facebook page, a mysterious message appeared hinting at a big announcement coming on 12/31/2013. Could it be a new next-gen Batman Arkham game or perhaps DLC for Batman Arkham: Origins? Warner Bros. has previously announced that narrative driven DLC was to be expected sometime in 2014 for Batman Arkham: Origins, but they did not give an exact time frame for when gamers could expect it. There is also the chance that the announcement could be a next-gen Batman Arkham game considering that owners of the next-gen consoles with the exception of the Wii U, do not have a Batman: Arkham game to play. What do you think? Game or DLC? via Batman Arkham Facebo…

In a move that secured the exclusivity of one of gaming's most successful franchises in past years, Epic Games has officially handed the reigns of Gears of War over to Microsoft. Microsoft bought the rights to everything involving Gears of War and also took Rod Ferguson who was the executive producer and director of production for the first three titles in the series which were arguably the most successful releases in the Gears of War franchise. Microsoft has also given a no-name studio the right to develop the next entry into the Gears of War series. Black Tusk Studios who is owned by Microsoft was suppose to start developing a series back in 2012 that would overthrow th…

Microsoft revealed the price that you will be paying for first party games on the Xbox One. The good news is you don't have to break your piggy bank for first party games. The bad news is, the price of third party games is still unknown.A representative for Microsoft confirmed the $59.99 price tag of Xbox One first party games to Polygon. "I can confirm that Microsoft Studios games on Xbox One will be $59.99 (MSRP)," stated the representative to Polygon. While Sony has yet to release the prices of what PS4 games will be selling for, Sony's CEO Jack Tretton hinted to CNBC back in February that they planned on selling games for $60. "We're going to welcome free-to-play m…

Title: Montague's Mount Developer: Polypusher studios Publisher: Mastertronic Genre: First-person Horror-mystery Platforms: Windows, Mac, Linux Release Date: October 9, 2013 Price: $8.99 Montague's Mount is a tale of its own. Awash on a beach with no recollection of how you got there or even your own name, you see signs of civilization ahead, but nobody there. The mystery of Montague's mount and escaping the madness that grips you are your only driving forces off this cursed isle. Will you see through your own insanity and desperate isolation to uncover the secrets within? Montague's Mount Review- a practice in eerie amnesia I apologize in advance that this review is pro…