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King withdraws 'candy' trademark attempt
Posted by Joystiq Feb 25 2014 19:30 GMT in Gaming News
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Candy Crush Saga developer King has withdrawn its trademark application for the word "candy," reversing a controversial move and potentially leaving developers free to create candy-themed mobile games without fear of legal action.

King requested abandonment of its broad trademark on February 24, following a recent opposition statement from the International Game Developers Association. King's trademark was approved for publication in January.

"Our IP is constantly being infringed and we have to enforce our rights and to protect our players from confusion," a King representative stated following the trademark's publication approval.

The trademark application's complete history is documented under the "Prosecution History" subheading here at the United States Patent and Trademark Office website. King's related attempt to trademark the word "saga" remains under suspension.

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Game Center CX: The Movie - review
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:41 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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A portion of a Kotaku review...

Game Center CX The Movie is one part terrible movie and one part exciting TV episode. But while watching Arino play Mighty Bomb Jack is exciting, it's hardly new as you have been able to watch that struggle on DVD for half a decade.

Full review here

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Deus Ex: The Fall, the mobile game released last year, is coming to PC on March 25.
Posted by Kotaku Feb 25 2014 18:59 GMT in Steam
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Deus Ex: The Fall, the mobile game released last year, is coming to PC on March 25. It'll be $10, and if you preorder it on Steam, you get a free copy of the original Deus Ex.Read more...

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You Can Solve This Math Problem, But Can You Solve It Correctly?
Posted by Kotaku Feb 25 2014 19:00 GMT in Gaming News
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It's never too early for math sequence riddles. Veritasium's Derek Muller offered a selection of strangers a simple sequence of three numbers — 2, 4, 8 — and asked them to determine the rule governing the sequence. It's not what you think. Read more...

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Steam Client Update Released
Posted by Valve Feb 25 2014 19:38 GMT in Steam
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A minor update has been released for the Steam Client and will be automatically downloaded. The following changes are new in this update:
  • Fixed some games which crashed or failed to launch when installed to alternate Steam library folders
  • Fixed a bug that could cause Steam on Mac OS X to complain incorrectly about case-sensitive filesystems, blocking future updates
  • Fixed a bug that could, in very rare conditions, cause Steam to remove other unrelated files while uninstalling The Witcher: Enhanced Edition

This update also includes all of the following changes from the Feb 19 release:

General
  • Fixed "App already running" error when re-launching app in some cases
  • Fixed some cases where the Uninstall progress dialog could stick around forever
  • Added more UI feedback to the login dialog if Steam needs to download account data
  • Added a Show Password option in Big Picture mode to simplify password entry when using a controller
  • Added IP tracking to game server favorites. Favorites will automatically update to new server IP addresses if the game server is using a persistent account
  • Disabled Family Sharing Beta in Offline Mode

Windows
  • Fixed bug forcing Japanese text input to hiragana mode on focus change
  • Fixed repeated crashing in GameOverlayUI.exe when running as Administrator

Linux / SteamOS
  • Added an auto-detect step for audio outputs when booting SteamOS for the first time. You can change the selected output device using the Audio option under settings
  • Added under/overscan and brightness settings to the initial SteamOS startup UI
  • Added support for selecting your sound input device on SteamOS (for voice chats)
  • Fixed device volume not being reset to 100% when changing audio device outputs
  • Improved the error messages when Steam is unable to adjust system Audio settings from within Big Picture mode
  • Updated the Steam Runtime libraries

Mac OS X
  • Fixed launch issues for certain games using non-standard memory allocation routines

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LEGO: The Hobbit - new details, producer interview, third film plans
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:35 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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The following info and quotes come from a Polygon interview with producer Nick Ricks...

- Bilbo Baggins joins a band of dwarves as they fight to reclaim their lost kingdom
- Camaraderie is key for the adventurers
- When working together, dwarves can move heavy obstacles, reach new heights and deliver wicked blows to bosses

“For us, it was the sense that the dwarves are really just thrown out from their home in such peril and adversity. Smaug has stolen their ancient homeland. They’re just outcasts. What’s so amazing about them is their collaboration. How they stick together through thick and thin despite their bickering. We thought that was a really important, emotional moment throughout all the films which we naturally wanted to capture. The fact they they do combine and work together seemed fit for the idea of Lego play. You combine bricks, you build things together. They seemed like a natural fit.”

- Demo set in Goblin Town
- In the demo, the group was split into two separate parties
- The game automatically swapped between the two at key points in exploration
- Pick your own individual character as each group progresses (like Thorin or Gandalf)
- Do so by choosing their portrait from a radial menu
- Each dwarf has their own abilities and preferred weapons
- These include a bow and arrow combination to a giant hammer
- Some are better equipped to deal with specific threats
- Teaming up can be done with the nearest dwarf and good timing
- Coordinate attacks with bosses with the right button press
- Stack dwarves in a totem pole to reach a new area
- Only covers the first two Hobbit films
- TT Games has plans involving a third

“At the moment we’re completely focused on making Lego The Hobbit the best it can be. We know there’s another film coming out, and we’ve got very excited plans about that, but I’m afraid there’s nothing I can say today.”

Link, Link

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Now Available on Steam - PAC-MAN MUSEUM™
Posted by Valve Feb 25 2014 19:33 GMT in Steam
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PAC-MAN MUSEUM™ is Now Available on Steam!

PAC-MAN stars in a nostalgia-packed collection of the greatest PAC-MAN games of all time. PAC-MAN MUSEUM will include classic PAC-MAN titles as well as newer releases, allowing gamers to play through the evolution of PAC-MAN from his humble beginnings from 1980 through current hits like PAC-MAN Championship Edition and PAC-MAN Battle Royale.

In addition, owners of PAC-MAN MUSEUM can download PAC-MAN MUSEUM - Ms. PAC-MAN DLC for FREE until March 31st!

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Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy - review
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:22 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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A portion of an NWR review...

In a series known for its quiet allure and charismatic appeal, Professor Layton and the Azran Legacy is exactly what it should be: a gracious farewell.

Full review here

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The Binding of Patrick: 02/25/2014
Posted by Giant Bomb Feb 25 2014 19:21 GMT in Gaming News
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One life, nine lives. It doesn't matter. Just give me your tears.

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Twitch Plays Pokemon will continue after the current game is complete
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:20 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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Coming from the anonymous creator of Twitch Plays Pokemon...

“I’ve received a lot of requests to continue with the Pokémon franchise after the Elite Four and the Pokémon Champion get defeated, so I’m going to do that. I’m still deciding which of the generation 2 Pokémon games to go with.”

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Quell Reflect - review
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:18 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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A portion of a Nintendo Life review...

While it can be found for cheaper on mobile devices and doesn’t seem to take significant advantage of the hardware, its $3.99 price tag on the eShop still feels very reasonable for the thoughtful and sophisticated experience it offers.

Full review here

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App Store Update: February 25
Posted by IGN Feb 25 2014 19:14 GMT in Gaming News
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Follow the light of the Primal Flame to find your way out of a dark and spooky forest.

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Risen 3: Titan Lords Gets a Release Date
Posted by IGN Feb 25 2014 19:07 GMT in PC Gaming News
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The RPG franchise is rolling out to the PC and current-gen systems.

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Sonic Boom - behind the scenes video, voice cast info
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 19:02 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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We are also pleased to confirm the English language voice talent and voice director for the Sonic Boom videogame and TV series:

• Sonic Roger Craig Smith
• Dr Eggman Mike Pollock
• Tails Colleen Villard
• Knuckles Travis Willingham
• Amy Cindy Robinson
• Orbot Kirk Thornton
• Cubot Wally Wingert
• Voice Director Jack Fletcher

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Build a space base, weapons out of the Eiffel Tower in Habitat
Posted by Joystiq Feb 25 2014 18:30 GMT in PC Gaming News
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One man's space trash is another man's space station in Habitat, a PC, Mac and Linux game that takes place in the cluttered arena of Earth's orbit, far in humanity's future. Players must use the junk floating around Earth - both manmade and alien - to manufacture a space base and manage its citizens. It's a strategy game with defense elements, since any piece of trash can be used to create kinetic weapons and fight off invading enemies.

Any trash - including the Eiffel Tower and Statue of Liberty, apparently.

Habitat comes from 4gency, an indie studio founded by Charles Cox, former senior program manager of the Xbox Advanced Technology Group at Microsoft, where he helped launch the Xbox One. In his resignation letter penned in September, Cox offered the following reason for his departure:

"There is no question in my mind that the adventure we have been on with Xbox One has been the greatest, most challenging of my career so far, and yet, a dream, nurtured since childhood, looms ever larger ahead of me, demanding I take action: to dive in as full-time founder of my own independent game studio. The time is right, the plan is set, and in true indie fashion, the passion is unstoppable. The parachute, of course, is nonexistent, but those things are overrated."

Habitat will be playable at GDC 2014 from March 19 - 21, at GDC Play booth #100 in the North Hall. 4gency plans to launch a Kickstarter in April to fund development of Habitat.

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Wot I Think: Strider
Posted by Rock, Paper, Shotgun Feb 25 2014 19:00 GMT in PC Gaming News
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Hands up folks, who wants to play a game that makes you feel awesome? That looks incredible? The game that has had my stomach doing somersaults, my right thumb hammering away for all it’s worth, and my brain pumping out adrenaline like Coca-Cola at a Justin Bieber concert? Strider is that game! Oh man Strider is that game. YES! If ‘it’ for you is 2D combat platformers that push every big red button at once, then Strider Is It! … [visit site to read more]


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Huge PSN Sales, Deep Discounts On Deep Silver, Chromebooks
Posted by Kotaku Feb 25 2014 18:15 GMT in Gaming News
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Many a big digital sale happening today, with Sony discounting an avalanche of games on PSN, and Humble putting the Deep Silver catalog up for grabs at bargain basement prices. Scroll down for the PSN deals and tell us what you'll be picking up in the comments.Read more...

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How About A 2D Brawler With a More RPG-Like Combat System?
Posted by Kotaku Feb 25 2014 18:20 GMT in Gaming News
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Last year we showed you Treachery In Beatdown City, an interesting brawler with an unusual combat system that is being made by a very small team in New York City. They're targeting PlayStation Mobile first and have taken to Kickstarter to help finance development. Lead creator Shawn Allen joins us below to answer your questions about the project.Read more...

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LEGO The Hobbit PS3 Bundle Heads to North America This Spring
Posted by PlayStation Blog Feb 25 2014 19:00 GMT in PlayStation News
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Many of you are probably looking forward to the final film in The Hobbit Trilogy, The Hobbit: There and Back Again, hitting theaters in December – I know I am. That’s why at PlayStation, we’re excited to announce that a new LEGO The Hobbit PlayStation 3 bundle is heading to Middle-earth – er, sorry – heading to North America. The bundle comes with a 500GB PS3 system and LEGO The Hobbit, the latest LEGO game inspired by the first two Hobbit films. The bundle hits store shelves this Spring for $269 (MSRP).

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The PS3 bundle is perfect for gamers of all ages. You can join Bilbo, Gandalf, and Thorin Oakenshield’s Company of Dwarves as they journey across Middle-earth on an epic quest to reclaim the lost Kingdom of Erebor from the Dragon Smaug. Visit some of the film trilogy’s most iconic locations, including The Shire, Rivendell, and the Misty Mountains, where Bilbo first meets Gollum and discovers The One Ring. Along the way, you can test your mettle with Treasure Quests, mine for gems, discover loot from enemies and craft powerful magical items. The game offers a different take on The Hobbit film universe, infusing the legendary journey with the familiar humorous gags we have come to love from LEGO games, as well as the ability to build immense new LEGO structures.

Like Gandalf, we’re looking for someone to share in the adventure. Join us!


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Retro City Rampage DX update - Jukebox mode previewed
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 18:57 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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RCR:DX update 1 to add a music jukebox! Listen to 148 tracks, ~3hrs of music! https://t.co/5NuKjEmxTl

— Retro City Rampage (@RetroCR) February 25, 2014

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Bit Boy!! Arcade - status update
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 18:47 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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#Nintendo is now testing the final version of #BitBoyARCADE - looking forward to a release soon! pic.twitter.com/WqUT6jNPPJ

— Bplus.at (@BplusGames) February 25, 2014

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Unepic creator discusses why the game can't come to 3DS, plans for another similar title on Wii U
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 18:41 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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This information comes from a Google translated interview with Francisco Téllez de Meneses, the creator of Unepic...

In 3DS options are very limited because the screen is too small and because the graph has only 6Mb memory. Unepic now uses more than 150Mb graphics textures. Besides programming is not optimized (because a PC is very powerful) CPU and 3DS not think I could with it (with WiiU and just going to go to 60fps). About Vita, is closer to Wii U in TV-Off that both 3DS screen size and resources, so that there are chances of seeing a porting. "

Meneses also discussed another upcoming project that is a 'brother' to Unepic that will eventually head to Wii U.

"Right now I'm working on another project using the engine and gameplay Unepic based in a futuristic environment. As of Warcraft to Starcraft, or Terraria to Starbound.
In this new project I will try to improve the parts that have more limped Unepic. So This new project that is not a Unepic 2 but the "brother Unepic" (which still has no name)., using the same engine as Unepic, would on the same platforms including the Wii U. "

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Candy Crush Makers Don't Want to Trademark 'Candy' Anymore
Posted by Kotaku Feb 25 2014 17:51 GMT in Gaming News
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The company behind Candy Crush Saga has withdrawn their trademark application for 'Candy' in the United States, according to documents they filed with the U.S. Trademark Office yesterday. Read more...

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Pokemon Global Link gets updated with more detailed stats
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 18:36 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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Serebii Update: Global Link updates with in-depth Rating Battle rankings. Details @ http://t.co/oV6DIIAFJJ pic.twitter.com/qY6FhfDz0d

— Serebii.net (@SerebiiNet) February 25, 2014

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HullBreach Uncloaked - image of the day (Feb. 25th)
Posted by GoNintendo Feb 25 2014 18:32 GMT in Nintendo Stuff
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Image of the Day: Fleet Fight (#1) Both sides are approaching position. pic.twitter.com/Q0v3mdwFSh

— HULLBREACH STUDIOS (@HullBreachGames) February 25, 2014
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