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You bet. en-us Tue, 06 May 2014 08:38:09 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-fanart-shows-an-older-ellie-naughty-dog-creative-lead-says-i-d-play-it/1100-6419452/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524526" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524526"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="/the-last-of-us/" data-ref-id="false">The Last of Us</a> concept artist Marek Okon <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-artist-posts-image-of-what-looks-like-an-older-ellie-but-it-s-only-fanart/1100-6419417/" data-ref-id="1100-6419417">caused quite a stir this weekend</a> when he released a portion of a piece of "fanart" that some perceived to be a tease for The Last of Us 2. Now, the full image is available, courtesy of The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Still braver and wiser beyond her years," Druckmann <a href="https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/463697786505289728" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">says</a>, presumably about the slightly older version of Ellie we see in the image. "Marek Okon's fanart is incredible -- I'd play it."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Both Okon and Druckmann refer to the image as "fanart," but Okon <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-artist-posts-image-of-what-looks-like-an-older-ellie-but-it-s-only-fanart/1100-6419417/" data-ref-id="1100-6419417">also teased</a>: "Is it about The Last of Us 2? Not really… Maybe...It's classified."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In February, Druckmann said the chances of Naughty Dog making a sequel to The Last of Us were<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-2-is-a-50-50-chance/1100-6417906/"> 50/50</a>. The Last of Us launched in June 2013 and has<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-sells-6-million-copies/1100-6418319/"> sold more than six million copies to date</a>. A sequel may not be on the immediate horizon, but Naughty Dog is bringing the game to the PlayStation 4 this summer through <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-for-ps4-runs-in-1080p-has-dlc-and-director-s-commentary-retailers-list-it-for-60/1100-6418878/">The Last of Us Remastered</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:19:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-fanart-shows-an-older-ellie-naughty-dog-creative-lead-says-i-d-play-it/1100-6419452/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-removes-steam-early-access-game-and-offers-refunds-after-fans-speak-out/1100-6419451/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524517" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524517"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Valve has removed a Steam Early Access game and offered refunds to players after gamers <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/290750" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">spoke out</a> to say that the title was "a scam" and "broken." The game in question is<a href="/earth-year-2066/" data-ref-id="false"> Earth: Year 2066</a>, which we said in our Early Access review was a "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/earth-year-2066-early-access-review/1100-6419291/" data-ref-id="1100-6419291">barely functional disaster</a>."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Earth: Year 2066 originally launched in April for $20 and its page has been flooded with messages about its lacking quality. Of course, Early Access games are not meant to be finished products, but Valve says Earth: Year 2066 <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/290750/discussions/0/540740501406063338/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">crossed a line</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Here is Valve's statement: "<em>On Steam, developers make their own decisions about promotion, features, pricing and publication. However, Steam does require honesty from developers in the marketing of their games. We have removed Earth: Year 2066 from Early Access on Steam. Customers who purchased the game will be able to get a refund on the store page until Monday May 19th</em>."</p><p style="">This is not the first time Valve has taken action against a Steam game after gamers spoke about to voice their concerns. Last year, Valve<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-removed-from-steam/1100-6401770/" data-ref-id="1100-6401770"> removed zombie game The War Z from Steam </a>after gamers said developer Hammerpoint was misleading them. Valve even said it was a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-removed-from-steam/1100-6401770/" data-ref-id="1100-6401770">mistake to publish The War Z in the first place</a>. The War Z has since <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-renamed-infestation-survivor-stories/1100-6410501/" data-ref-id="1100-6410501">re-emerged on Steam the form of Infestation: Survivor Stories</a>.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-removes-steam-early-access-game-and-offers-refunds-after-fans-speak-out/1100-6419451/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-e3-briefing-takes-place-june-9-what-are-you-hoping-is-announced/1100-6419449/ <p style=""> </p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524499" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524499"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p style="">Microsoft's 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo briefing will take place on Monday, June 9 starting at 9:30 a.m. PDT. Microsoft is calling its presentation "Xbox: Game On." As in past years, this year's event will be held at the Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California.</p><p style=""><a href="http://majornelson.com/2014/05/06/heres-how-to-watch-the-xbox-e3-2014-media-briefing/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">According to</a> Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, you can expect to hear more about previously announced games, as well as unannounced games coming in 2014 and beyond. Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, said recently that <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-boss-promises-new-ip-and-sequel-announcements-at-e3/1100-6419419/" data-ref-id="1100-6419419">Microsoft will announce both new IP and new sequels during the event</a>.</p><p style="">You can watch Microsoft's "Xbox: Game On" presentation on Xbox.com, Xbox Live, and on Windows Phones. You can also watch the event on Spike TV in the United States and Canada. Major Nelson also teased that Microsoft will hold "fan-centric" events both before and after its E3 presentation on June 9. "Stay tuned for more details on those activities as we get closer to E3!," he said.</p><p style="">You may not need to wait until June for details about the future of Xbox, as Spencer said recently that "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-boss-promises-new-ip-and-sequel-announcements-at-e3/1100-6419419/" data-ref-id="1100-6419419">May should be a good month for news</a>."</p><p style="">Monday, June 9 is going to be a day gamers won't want to miss. Other E3 press conferences scheduled so far for that day include <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-dates-its-e3-2014-press-conference-for-june-9/1100-6418911/" data-ref-id="1100-6418911">Electronic Arts (12 p.m. PDT)</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassin-s-creed-publisher-ubisoft-announces-when-it-will-hold-its-annual-e3-presentation/1100-6418990/" data-ref-id="1100-6418990">Ubisoft (3 p.m. PDT)</a>. Sony is also expected to hold its briefing on that day, presumably later in the afternoon/evening.</p><p style=""><em>What are you hoping for from Microsoft's E3 showing this year? </em></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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-e3-briefing-takes-place-june-9-what-are-you-hoping-is-announced/1100-6419449/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-pc-mmo-wildstar-gets-an-open-beta-this-week/1100-6419450/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2511733" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2511733"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Want to try out <a href="/wildstar/" data-ref-id="false">WildStar</a>, the upcoming PC MMO from a team for former Blizzard designers, before its release later this year? You're in luck, as developer Carbine Studios has announced that it will hold an open beta for WildStar beginning May 8 and running through May 18.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Starting Thursday, you can <a href="http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/open-beta-is-coming-may-8/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">visit the WildStar open beta page</a> and request a key. If you've already participated in another WildStar beta event, you're already good to do. The WildStar beta lets you advance through the game up to level 30.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">To mark the release of the WildStar open beta, Carbine Studios will host a 30-minute livestream at its <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/wildstar" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitch channel </a>on Thursday starting at 11 a.m. PDT. Developers will provide a "state of the game" update, talk about why they think WildStar will shake up the MMO space, and answer fan questions.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A second WildStar livestream will be held on Friday, May 9, also starting at 11 a.m. PDT. Developers will talk about the challenges of getting WildStar ready for release, provide a first look at higher level open beta content, and even potentially reveal "post launch content gameplay." The WildStar team will also field questions from social media.</p><p style="">WildStar launches <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/pc-mmo-wildstar-from-team-of-former-blizzard-designers-gets-a-release-date/1100-6418256/" data-ref-id="1100-6418256">June 3 for PC</a>, and it <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/pc-mmo-wildstar-from-former-blizzard-devs-goes-gold-launches-in-full-june-3/1100-6418925/" data-ref-id="1100-6418925">went gold last month</a>. The game's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wildstar-will-be-a-subscription-based-mmo/1100-6413154/" data-ref-id="1100-6413154">business model is a hybridized</a>. Carbine Studios will sell a monthly subscription for $15, while you can also use an in-game item called C.R.E.D.D. to earn game time. You can do this through buying it from other players using in-game gold or you can purchase it directly from Carbine Studios at the WildStar website for $20.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 07:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-pc-mmo-wildstar-gets-an-open-beta-this-week/1100-6419450/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today-includes-stadiums-with-1-million-polygons/1100-6419448/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524468" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524468"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The PlayStation 4 version of <a href="/mlb-14-the-show/" data-ref-id="false">MLB 14: The Show </a>is available today, marking the debut of Sony's acclaimed professional baseball series on the company's next-generation console. The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions launched last month, and while Sony isn't offering an upgrade offer, all your saved progress will carry forward if you decide to upgrade.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">MLB The Show director of production Chris Cutliff also assured PS4 owners that they are getting much more than a simple port. "We weren't content to simply port over this year's game to PS4; our talented team has invested a great deal of work into this next-gen debut," Cutliff said in a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/05/06/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">statement on the PlayStation Blog</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style="">For the PS4 version of MLB 14: The Show, Sony has "completely" rebuilt all Major League Baseball stadiums "from scratch," with textures that are four times as large and environment polygon counts rising from 150,000 to more than 1 million.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Player models are also more detailed and authentic, down to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/can-you-believe-how-realistic-mlb-14-the-show-looks-on-ps4/1100-6417719/" data-ref-id="1100-6417719">hairs on players' faces</a>, Sony says. MLB 14: The Show on PS4 also boasts "fully rendered" grass and a revamped lighting engine that is most visually impressive during night games, Sony adds. There's also "fully redone" high-definition crowd audio.</p><p style="">"Our goal every year is to capture as closely as possible the excitement that takes place on the real world field and to show why baseball is the best sport in the world," Cutliff said.</p><p style="">For more on MLB 14: The Show, be sure to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-14-the-show-review/1900-6415718/" data-ref-id="1900-6415718">read GameSpot's review,</a> which includes an update now that the PS4 version is available.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today-includes-stadiums-with-1-million-polygons/1100-6419448/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shaq-is-back-new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-reaches-funding-goal/1100-6419447/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524460" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524460"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Shaq is back. The Indiegogo campaign for <a href="/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn/" data-ref-id="false">Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn</a> ended last night at midnight, closing above its original $450,000 goal with $473,884 from 1,340 total backers.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The game is in development at Big Deez Productions in association with Shaquille O'Neal himself. "We're so excited to be working with you all. You've made this experience a real joy," the studio <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn#activity" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">said in an update to its Indiegogo page</a>. "A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of you."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Now that Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is fully funded, Big Deez is gearing up to enter full production, the developer said. The studio will also launch a platform where backers can contribute ideas and suggestions for the game. Big Deez also plans to release "developer diary" videos to keep backers up to date with how development is progressing.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Our success is on your shoulders. You have made this happen for all of us and we're thrilled to have had your passion and support from start to finish," the studio said. "Our promise still stands: This time we won't Fu it up!"</p><p style="">Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is in development for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and PC. Stretch goals for iOS/Android ($650,000) and 3DS/PlayStation Vita ($960,000) were not met. It is a sequel to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/shaq-fu/">1994 2D fighting game</a>, and while there's no release date yet, you can<a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn#home" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> read more about it on the Indiegogo page</a>.</p><p style="">Someone even claimed the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-coming-to-xbox-one-and-ps4-but-there-s-a-catch/1100-6418914/" data-ref-id="1100-6418914">ridiculously expensive $35,000 backer perk</a>, meaning Shaq himself will DJ a party at this lucky person's house.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:11:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shaq-is-back-new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-reaches-funding-goal/1100-6419447/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/ultra-street-fighter-iv-hack-n-slash-the-lobby/2300-6418660/ Join us this week on The Lobby as we show off Ultra Street Fighter IV, bring Double Fine on the scene with Hack 'n' Slash, and we're graced by the game master himself, Jon Carnage from Twitch.tv to play some retro action. Tue, 06 May 2014 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/ultra-street-fighter-iv-hack-n-slash-the-lobby/2300-6418660/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-the-shaun-method/2300-6418659/ Shaun revisits San Andreas as he terrorizes the town, and everyone in it! Tue, 06 May 2014 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-the-shaun-method/2300-6418659/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-assassin-s-creed-3-animation-director-to-work-on-uncharted-ps4/1100-6419446/ <p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Naughty Dog has hired <a href="/assassins-creed-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Assassin's Creed III </a>animation director Jonathan Cooper to work on the <a href="/uncharted-4/" data-ref-id="false">upcoming PlayStation 4 Uncharted game</a>. He officially moved from Ubisoft Montreal to Naughty Dog in late February, though news about his transition has only recently surfaced.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524449" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524449"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">"When working at an art-centric studio such as Ubisoft Montreal I had been hard-pressed to find anywhere that takes video game animation as seriously as there, but I've long held Naughty Dog up as a titan in video game animation, ultimately being won over by their game-changing work on The Last of Us," Cooper <a href="http://www.gameanim.com/2014/04/14/now-at-naughty-dog/#more-5876" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">said on his website</a>. "It's no understatement to say, in my opinion, that that game has set a new standard for tone and characterisation in video games."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">As for his geographic change in scenery from Montreal (Ubisoft) to Santa Monica (Naughty Dog), Cooper said driving around the Los Angeles area is "a lot like touring GTA 5, only with better graphics and a worse car." He also said he's endured enough snow in Montreal to last a lifetime and he's happy to now live with his wife in a new home close to the beach.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Cooper described Naughty Dog's approach to animation as "very different" from what he did at Ubisoft. At Naughty Dog, Cooper said animators are expected to build levels, code scripts, and not only animate but also direct and potentially star in motion-capture itself.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"It's quite a change from the rigid structure a multi-studio collaboration like Assassin's Creed requires, but after over a month here I am certain this project is going to be another milestone in game animation," Cooper said. "As ever, I really look forward to sharing what we're working on in the future…"</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Naughty Dog has recently seen numerous high-level staffers leave the company, including<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-lead-artist-quits-naughty-dog/1100-6419110/" data-ref-id="1100-6419110"> The Last of Us lead artist Nate Wells</a>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/uncharted-4-director-leaves-naughty-dog-for-riot/1100-6418600/" data-ref-id="1100-6418600">Uncharted 4 director Justin Richmond</a>, and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ex-uncharted-creative-director-amy-hennig-joins-ea-to-work-on-star-wars/1100-6418754/" data-ref-id="1100-6418754">writer Amy Hennig</a>. Uncharted PS4 actor Todd Stashwick <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/uncharted-4-actor-recast-after-following-naughty-dog-writer-to-ea/1100-6419118/" data-ref-id="1100-6419118">also left Naughty Dog recently</a>, and his role has been re-cast. The studio has been hiring as well. In addition to Cooper, Naughty Dog has <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-halo-4-programmer-corrinne-yu/1100-6416367/" data-ref-id="1100-6416367">brought on former Halo programmer Corrine Yu</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The new Uncharted game for PS4 has reportedly been in development for more than three years. According to a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-uncharted-4-gameplay-may-be-revealed-at-e3-what-do-you-hope-to-see/1100-6419126/" data-ref-id="1100-6419126">report from last month</a>, Sony will for the first time show off gameplay at E3 in June.</p><p style="">Prior to his roles at Ubisoft Montreal and Naughty Dog, Cooper worked at BioWare on games like <a href="/jade-empire/" data-ref-id="false">Jade Empire</a> and <a href="/mass-effect/" data-ref-id="false">Mass Effect</a>, before doing pre-production work on <a href="/deus-ex-human-revolution/" data-ref-id="false">Deus Ex: Human Revolution</a> at Eidos Montreal.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 05:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-assassin-s-creed-3-animation-director-to-work-on-uncharted-ps4/1100-6419446/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-movie-tie-in-game-released-here-s-what-it-looks-like/1100-6419445/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524443" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524443"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The upcoming <em>Godzilla</em> movie reboot doesn't come to theaters until next Friday, but you can play a tie-in game for the reboot of the classic sci-fi film franchise today on iOS and Android.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">You begin Godzilla: Strike Zone by air-dropping into a devastated San Francisco. You must then perform rescue missions to save survivors "before it's too late." Sound interesting? The game, developed by Warner Bros., is available for free today from <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/com.wb.godzilla.strikezone/id855556927" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.godzilla.strikezone" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Google Play</a>.</p><p style=""><em>Godzilla</em> the movie was directed by Gareth Edwards (<em>Monsters</em>) and stars <em>Breaking Bad</em>'s Bryan Cranston. It opens in theaters on May 16.</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524447" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524447"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg"></a></figure><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> Tue, 06 May 2014 05:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-movie-tie-in-game-released-here-s-what-it-looks-like/1100-6419445/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-investing-500-million-for-bungie-s-destiny/1100-6419444/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2517088" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2517088"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Activision will spend $500 million--half a billion dollars--on development and marketing for Bungie's upcoming "shared-world" shooter, <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a>. CEO Bobby Kotick revealed the figure during the Milken conference recently, as reported by <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/06/us-activision-destiny-idUSBREA4501F20140506?feedType=RSS&irpc=932" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Reuters</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In addition to development costs, the $500 million figure includes marketing, packaging, infrastructure support, royalties, and "other costs," a spokesperson for Activision confirmed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">How does that stack up with other AAA games? Analysts estimated the <a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V </a>total budget (including development, production, and marketing) at $260 million. However, directly comparing GTAV and Destiny is somewhat problematic.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For one, Destiny is expected to unfold over the period of 10 years, while GTAV was a single release. An Activision spokesperson also explained that the company's investment in the game's engine, as well as a "robust backend infrastructure," are upfront costs that they expect should help reduce future development costs. "Over the long term, we expect the ultimate product costs to be roughly in line with other AAA titles," the Activision representative said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">GTAV <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-v-sales-reach-1-billion-in-three-days/1100-6414762/" data-ref-id="1100-6414762">generated $1 billion in revenue in three days </a>and has <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-has-now-shipped-32-5-million-copies/1100-6417498/" data-ref-id="1100-6417498">shipped over 32.5 million copies to date</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style="">No matter how you look at the $500 million figure, however, it's obvious that Activision is making a big bet on Destiny. A total budget that large dwarfs other video games and movies. "If you're making a $500 million bet you can't take that chance with someone else's IP," Kotick said. "The stakes for us are getting bigger."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Analysts explained that Activision will need to sell between 15 million and 16 million copies of Destiny to break even. Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia said this will be a tough task. "It's a head scratcher," Bhatia said. "For brand new IP, it's tough but it could post a big surprise."</p><p style="">Activision's significant investment in Destiny should come as no surprise. After all, the company said earlier this year that it expects Destiny to become Activision Publishing's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-destiny-has-potential-to-be-billion-dollar-series/1100-6412402/" data-ref-id="1100-6412402">third billion-dollar franchise</a>, joining Call of Duty and Skylanders. Activision Blizzard subsidiary Blizzard Entertainment also has major franchises in its portfolio, including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and now Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. </p><p style="">Destiny launches <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-announces-destiny-release-date-delays-beta/1100-6416594/" data-ref-id="1100-6416594">September 9 </a>for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. A beta for the game begins this summer, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-beta-hits-ps3-ps4-first/1100-6416200/" data-ref-id="1100-6416200">first on PlayStation platforms</a>.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 04:35:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-investing-500-million-for-bungie-s-destiny/1100-6419444/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/thieves-going-to-jail-for-stealing-in-game-items/1100-6419443/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524379" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524379"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Two thieves have been sentenced to prison terms for stealing items in an online game. The two men hail from China's Sichuan province, and are now required to serve time in jail in addition to paying fines for cybertheft.</p><p style="">According to <a href="http://kotaku.com/two-gamers-are-going-to-jail-for-stealing-6-405-in-vir-1571780985" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Kotaku</a>, the men were active in multiplayer action-game <a href="/dungeon-fighter-online/" data-ref-id="false">Dungeon Fighter Online</a>. Surnamed Wang and Cai, the unemployed duo realised they could generate cash by selling in-game items for real-world money.</p><p style="">The two were able to steal the login information of a player known as Mr. Ma and used this information to clean out his virtual accounts to the amount of $6,405. Wang and Cai were caught within a month by police, and are now facing two years in prison.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Zorine Te is an associate editor at GameSpot, and you can follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ztharli" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @ztharli</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> Mon, 05 May 2014 23:38:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/thieves-going-to-jail-for-stealing-in-game-items/1100-6419443/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-online-video-review/2300-6418664/ Carolyn finds Grand Theft Auto Online can be exhilarating at times, but the lack of structure and pointless killing can make the game frustrating. Mon, 05 May 2014 19:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-online-video-review/2300-6418664/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-says-indie-games-are-the-heartbeat-of-gaming/1100-6419441/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524301" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524301"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Sony VP of developer and publisher relations Adam Boyes has described indie games as "the heartbeat" of the game industry.</p><p style="">Speaking in a recent interview with <a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/461731/interviews/interview-sonys-adam-boyes-on-the-ps4-indie-lovefest/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">CVG</a>, Boyes explained that promoting creativity and new ideas was "the most important thing in this industry" to him.</p><p style="">Speaking on the level of involvement PlayStation has with the indie game community, Boyes said:</p><p style="">"...We're very involved, I think. We care very deeply about it. We live it, and breathe it, and bleed it... when we're with these people, these are our friends. These are people we respect, these are people we have dinners with and... I don't know, it's a lovefest."</p><p style="">He described the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita's current indie presence as "infinitely better" than that of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable respectively.</p><p style="">Boyes spoke about the importance of transparency and honesty in fostering relationships with indie developers <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-boss-on-indie-relationships-you-have-to-be-transparent-and-honest/1100-6419426/" data-ref-id="1100-6419426">in a recent interview with GameSpot</a>. Last week, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-a-bunch-of-indie-games-for-ps4-including-spelunky/1100-6419337/" data-ref-id="1100-6419337">Sony confirmed a list of indie games for the PlayStation 4</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Zorine Te is an associate editor at GameSpot, and you can follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ztharli" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @ztharli</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><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p> Mon, 05 May 2014 19:30:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-says-indie-games-are-the-heartbeat-of-gaming/1100-6419441/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/megabit-donkey-kong-country-super-fail-highlights/2300-6418663/ Peter Brown and Max Hulburt take a stroll through Donkey Kong Country and Fail Epically Mon, 05 May 2014 18:06:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/megabit-donkey-kong-country-super-fail-highlights/2300-6418663/
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You bet. en-us Tue, 06 May 2014 08:38:09 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-fanart-shows-an-older-ellie-naughty-dog-creative-lead-says-i-d-play-it/1100-6419452/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524526" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524526"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524526-tlouellie.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style=""><a href="/the-last-of-us/" data-ref-id="false">The Last of Us</a> concept artist Marek Okon <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-artist-posts-image-of-what-looks-like-an-older-ellie-but-it-s-only-fanart/1100-6419417/" data-ref-id="1100-6419417">caused quite a stir this weekend</a> when he released a portion of a piece of "fanart" that some perceived to be a tease for The Last of Us 2. Now, the full image is available, courtesy of The Last of Us creative director Neil Druckmann.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Still braver and wiser beyond her years," Druckmann <a href="https://twitter.com/Neil_Druckmann/status/463697786505289728" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">says</a>, presumably about the slightly older version of Ellie we see in the image. "Marek Okon's fanart is incredible -- I'd play it."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Both Okon and Druckmann refer to the image as "fanart," but Okon <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-artist-posts-image-of-what-looks-like-an-older-ellie-but-it-s-only-fanart/1100-6419417/" data-ref-id="1100-6419417">also teased</a>: "Is it about The Last of Us 2? Not really… Maybe...It's classified."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In February, Druckmann said the chances of Naughty Dog making a sequel to The Last of Us were<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-2-is-a-50-50-chance/1100-6417906/"> 50/50</a>. The Last of Us launched in June 2013 and has<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-sells-6-million-copies/1100-6418319/"> sold more than six million copies to date</a>. A sequel may not be on the immediate horizon, but Naughty Dog is bringing the game to the PlayStation 4 this summer through <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-for-ps4-runs-in-1080p-has-dlc-and-director-s-commentary-retailers-list-it-for-60/1100-6418878/">The Last of Us Remastered</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:19:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-fanart-shows-an-older-ellie-naughty-dog-creative-lead-says-i-d-play-it/1100-6419452/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-removes-steam-early-access-game-and-offers-refunds-after-fans-speak-out/1100-6419451/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524517" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524517"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524517-earth.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Valve has removed a Steam Early Access game and offered refunds to players after gamers <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/290750" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">spoke out</a> to say that the title was "a scam" and "broken." The game in question is<a href="/earth-year-2066/" data-ref-id="false"> Earth: Year 2066</a>, which we said in our Early Access review was a "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/earth-year-2066-early-access-review/1100-6419291/" data-ref-id="1100-6419291">barely functional disaster</a>."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Earth: Year 2066 originally launched in April for $20 and its page has been flooded with messages about its lacking quality. Of course, Early Access games are not meant to be finished products, but Valve says Earth: Year 2066 <a href="http://steamcommunity.com/app/290750/discussions/0/540740501406063338/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">crossed a line</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Here is Valve's statement: "<em>On Steam, developers make their own decisions about promotion, features, pricing and publication. However, Steam does require honesty from developers in the marketing of their games. We have removed Earth: Year 2066 from Early Access on Steam. Customers who purchased the game will be able to get a refund on the store page until Monday May 19th</em>."</p><p style="">This is not the first time Valve has taken action against a Steam game after gamers spoke about to voice their concerns. Last year, Valve<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-removed-from-steam/1100-6401770/" data-ref-id="1100-6401770"> removed zombie game The War Z from Steam </a>after gamers said developer Hammerpoint was misleading them. Valve even said it was a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-removed-from-steam/1100-6401770/" data-ref-id="1100-6401770">mistake to publish The War Z in the first place</a>. The War Z has since <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-war-z-renamed-infestation-survivor-stories/1100-6410501/" data-ref-id="1100-6410501">re-emerged on Steam the form of Infestation: Survivor Stories</a>.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-removes-steam-early-access-game-and-offers-refunds-after-fans-speak-out/1100-6419451/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-e3-briefing-takes-place-june-9-what-are-you-hoping-is-announced/1100-6419449/ <p style=""> </p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524499" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524499"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524499-xboxe3.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p style="">Microsoft's 2014 Electronic Entertainment Expo briefing will take place on Monday, June 9 starting at 9:30 a.m. PDT. Microsoft is calling its presentation "Xbox: Game On." As in past years, this year's event will be held at the Galen Center on the campus of the University of Southern California.</p><p style=""><a href="http://majornelson.com/2014/05/06/heres-how-to-watch-the-xbox-e3-2014-media-briefing/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">According to</a> Microsoft's Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb, you can expect to hear more about previously announced games, as well as unannounced games coming in 2014 and beyond. Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer, said recently that <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-boss-promises-new-ip-and-sequel-announcements-at-e3/1100-6419419/" data-ref-id="1100-6419419">Microsoft will announce both new IP and new sequels during the event</a>.</p><p style="">You can watch Microsoft's "Xbox: Game On" presentation on Xbox.com, Xbox Live, and on Windows Phones. You can also watch the event on Spike TV in the United States and Canada. Major Nelson also teased that Microsoft will hold "fan-centric" events both before and after its E3 presentation on June 9. "Stay tuned for more details on those activities as we get closer to E3!," he said.</p><p style="">You may not need to wait until June for details about the future of Xbox, as Spencer said recently that "<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-boss-promises-new-ip-and-sequel-announcements-at-e3/1100-6419419/" data-ref-id="1100-6419419">May should be a good month for news</a>."</p><p style="">Monday, June 9 is going to be a day gamers won't want to miss. Other E3 press conferences scheduled so far for that day include <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ea-dates-its-e3-2014-press-conference-for-june-9/1100-6418911/" data-ref-id="1100-6418911">Electronic Arts (12 p.m. PDT)</a> and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/assassin-s-creed-publisher-ubisoft-announces-when-it-will-hold-its-annual-e3-presentation/1100-6418990/" data-ref-id="1100-6418990">Ubisoft (3 p.m. PDT)</a>. Sony is also expected to hold its briefing on that day, presumably later in the afternoon/evening.</p><p style=""><em>What are you hoping for from Microsoft's E3 showing this year? </em></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> Tue, 06 May 2014 08:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-s-e3-briefing-takes-place-june-9-what-are-you-hoping-is-announced/1100-6419449/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-pc-mmo-wildstar-gets-an-open-beta-this-week/1100-6419450/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2511733" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2511733"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787270/2511733-sequence+01.still032.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Want to try out <a href="/wildstar/" data-ref-id="false">WildStar</a>, the upcoming PC MMO from a team for former Blizzard designers, before its release later this year? You're in luck, as developer Carbine Studios has announced that it will hold an open beta for WildStar beginning May 8 and running through May 18.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Starting Thursday, you can <a href="http://www.wildstar-online.com/en/news/open-beta-is-coming-may-8/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">visit the WildStar open beta page</a> and request a key. If you've already participated in another WildStar beta event, you're already good to do. The WildStar beta lets you advance through the game up to level 30.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">To mark the release of the WildStar open beta, Carbine Studios will host a 30-minute livestream at its <a href="http://www.twitch.tv/wildstar" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitch channel </a>on Thursday starting at 11 a.m. PDT. Developers will provide a "state of the game" update, talk about why they think WildStar will shake up the MMO space, and answer fan questions.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">A second WildStar livestream will be held on Friday, May 9, also starting at 11 a.m. PDT. Developers will talk about the challenges of getting WildStar ready for release, provide a first look at higher level open beta content, and even potentially reveal "post launch content gameplay." The WildStar team will also field questions from social media.</p><p style="">WildStar launches <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/pc-mmo-wildstar-from-team-of-former-blizzard-designers-gets-a-release-date/1100-6418256/" data-ref-id="1100-6418256">June 3 for PC</a>, and it <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/pc-mmo-wildstar-from-former-blizzard-devs-goes-gold-launches-in-full-june-3/1100-6418925/" data-ref-id="1100-6418925">went gold last month</a>. The game's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/wildstar-will-be-a-subscription-based-mmo/1100-6413154/" data-ref-id="1100-6413154">business model is a hybridized</a>. Carbine Studios will sell a monthly subscription for $15, while you can also use an in-game item called C.R.E.D.D. to earn game time. You can do this through buying it from other players using in-game gold or you can purchase it directly from Carbine Studios at the WildStar website for $20.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 07:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/upcoming-pc-mmo-wildstar-gets-an-open-beta-this-week/1100-6419450/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today-includes-stadiums-with-1-million-polygons/1100-6419448/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524468" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524468"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524468-ps4baseball.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The PlayStation 4 version of <a href="/mlb-14-the-show/" data-ref-id="false">MLB 14: The Show </a>is available today, marking the debut of Sony's acclaimed professional baseball series on the company's next-generation console. The PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita versions launched last month, and while Sony isn't offering an upgrade offer, all your saved progress will carry forward if you decide to upgrade.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">MLB The Show director of production Chris Cutliff also assured PS4 owners that they are getting much more than a simple port. "We weren't content to simply port over this year's game to PS4; our talented team has invested a great deal of work into this next-gen debut," Cutliff said in a <a href="http://blog.us.playstation.com/2014/05/06/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">statement on the PlayStation Blog</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style="">For the PS4 version of MLB 14: The Show, Sony has "completely" rebuilt all Major League Baseball stadiums "from scratch," with textures that are four times as large and environment polygon counts rising from 150,000 to more than 1 million.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Player models are also more detailed and authentic, down to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/can-you-believe-how-realistic-mlb-14-the-show-looks-on-ps4/1100-6417719/" data-ref-id="1100-6417719">hairs on players' faces</a>, Sony says. MLB 14: The Show on PS4 also boasts "fully rendered" grass and a revamped lighting engine that is most visually impressive during night games, Sony adds. There's also "fully redone" high-definition crowd audio.</p><p style="">"Our goal every year is to capture as closely as possible the excitement that takes place on the real world field and to show why baseball is the best sport in the world," Cutliff said.</p><p style="">For more on MLB 14: The Show, be sure to <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/mlb-14-the-show-review/1900-6415718/" data-ref-id="1900-6415718">read GameSpot's review,</a> which includes an update now that the PS4 version is available.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:34:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mlb-14-the-show-hits-ps4-today-includes-stadiums-with-1-million-polygons/1100-6419448/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shaq-is-back-new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-reaches-funding-goal/1100-6419447/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524460" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524460"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524460-shaqfu.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Shaq is back. The Indiegogo campaign for <a href="/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn/" data-ref-id="false">Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn</a> ended last night at midnight, closing above its original $450,000 goal with $473,884 from 1,340 total backers.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The game is in development at Big Deez Productions in association with Shaquille O'Neal himself. "We're so excited to be working with you all. You've made this experience a real joy," the studio <a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn#activity" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">said in an update to its Indiegogo page</a>. "A sincere and heartfelt thank you to all of you."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Now that Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is fully funded, Big Deez is gearing up to enter full production, the developer said. The studio will also launch a platform where backers can contribute ideas and suggestions for the game. Big Deez also plans to release "developer diary" videos to keep backers up to date with how development is progressing.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"Our success is on your shoulders. You have made this happen for all of us and we're thrilled to have had your passion and support from start to finish," the studio said. "Our promise still stands: This time we won't Fu it up!"</p><p style="">Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is in development for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Wii U, and PC. Stretch goals for iOS/Android ($650,000) and 3DS/PlayStation Vita ($960,000) were not met. It is a sequel to the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/shaq-fu/">1994 2D fighting game</a>, and while there's no release date yet, you can<a href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/shaq-fu-a-legend-reborn#home" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false"> read more about it on the Indiegogo page</a>.</p><p style="">Someone even claimed the <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-coming-to-xbox-one-and-ps4-but-there-s-a-catch/1100-6418914/" data-ref-id="1100-6418914">ridiculously expensive $35,000 backer perk</a>, meaning Shaq himself will DJ a party at this lucky person's house.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 06:11:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shaq-is-back-new-shaq-fu-fighting-game-reaches-funding-goal/1100-6419447/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/ultra-street-fighter-iv-hack-n-slash-the-lobby/2300-6418660/ Join us this week on The Lobby as we show off Ultra Street Fighter IV, bring Double Fine on the scene with Hack 'n' Slash, and we're graced by the game master himself, Jon Carnage from Twitch.tv to play some retro action. Tue, 06 May 2014 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/ultra-street-fighter-iv-hack-n-slash-the-lobby/2300-6418660/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-the-shaun-method/2300-6418659/ Shaun revisits San Andreas as he terrorizes the town, and everyone in it! Tue, 06 May 2014 06:00:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-san-andreas-the-shaun-method/2300-6418659/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-assassin-s-creed-3-animation-director-to-work-on-uncharted-ps4/1100-6419446/ <p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Naughty Dog has hired <a href="/assassins-creed-iii/" data-ref-id="false">Assassin's Creed III </a>animation director Jonathan Cooper to work on the <a href="/uncharted-4/" data-ref-id="false">upcoming PlayStation 4 Uncharted game</a>. He officially moved from Ubisoft Montreal to Naughty Dog in late February, though news about his transition has only recently surfaced.</p><figure data-align="left" data-size="small" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524449" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524449"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_small/1179/11799911/2524449-cooper.jpg"></a></figure><p dir="ltr" style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">"When working at an art-centric studio such as Ubisoft Montreal I had been hard-pressed to find anywhere that takes video game animation as seriously as there, but I've long held Naughty Dog up as a titan in video game animation, ultimately being won over by their game-changing work on The Last of Us," Cooper <a href="http://www.gameanim.com/2014/04/14/now-at-naughty-dog/#more-5876" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">said on his website</a>. "It's no understatement to say, in my opinion, that that game has set a new standard for tone and characterisation in video games."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">As for his geographic change in scenery from Montreal (Ubisoft) to Santa Monica (Naughty Dog), Cooper said driving around the Los Angeles area is "a lot like touring GTA 5, only with better graphics and a worse car." He also said he's endured enough snow in Montreal to last a lifetime and he's happy to now live with his wife in a new home close to the beach.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Cooper described Naughty Dog's approach to animation as "very different" from what he did at Ubisoft. At Naughty Dog, Cooper said animators are expected to build levels, code scripts, and not only animate but also direct and potentially star in motion-capture itself.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">"It's quite a change from the rigid structure a multi-studio collaboration like Assassin's Creed requires, but after over a month here I am certain this project is going to be another milestone in game animation," Cooper said. "As ever, I really look forward to sharing what we're working on in the future…"</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Naughty Dog has recently seen numerous high-level staffers leave the company, including<a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-lead-artist-quits-naughty-dog/1100-6419110/" data-ref-id="1100-6419110"> The Last of Us lead artist Nate Wells</a>, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/uncharted-4-director-leaves-naughty-dog-for-riot/1100-6418600/" data-ref-id="1100-6418600">Uncharted 4 director Justin Richmond</a>, and <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ex-uncharted-creative-director-amy-hennig-joins-ea-to-work-on-star-wars/1100-6418754/" data-ref-id="1100-6418754">writer Amy Hennig</a>. Uncharted PS4 actor Todd Stashwick <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/uncharted-4-actor-recast-after-following-naughty-dog-writer-to-ea/1100-6419118/" data-ref-id="1100-6419118">also left Naughty Dog recently</a>, and his role has been re-cast. The studio has been hiring as well. In addition to Cooper, Naughty Dog has <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-halo-4-programmer-corrinne-yu/1100-6416367/" data-ref-id="1100-6416367">brought on former Halo programmer Corrine Yu</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">The new Uncharted game for PS4 has reportedly been in development for more than three years. According to a <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-uncharted-4-gameplay-may-be-revealed-at-e3-what-do-you-hope-to-see/1100-6419126/" data-ref-id="1100-6419126">report from last month</a>, Sony will for the first time show off gameplay at E3 in June.</p><p style="">Prior to his roles at Ubisoft Montreal and Naughty Dog, Cooper worked at BioWare on games like <a href="/jade-empire/" data-ref-id="false">Jade Empire</a> and <a href="/mass-effect/" data-ref-id="false">Mass Effect</a>, before doing pre-production work on <a href="/deus-ex-human-revolution/" data-ref-id="false">Deus Ex: Human Revolution</a> at Eidos Montreal.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 05:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/naughty-dog-hires-assassin-s-creed-3-animation-director-to-work-on-uncharted-ps4/1100-6419446/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-movie-tie-in-game-released-here-s-what-it-looks-like/1100-6419445/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524443" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524443"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524443-godzilla.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">The upcoming <em>Godzilla</em> movie reboot doesn't come to theaters until next Friday, but you can play a tie-in game for the reboot of the classic sci-fi film franchise today on iOS and Android.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">You begin Godzilla: Strike Zone by air-dropping into a devastated San Francisco. You must then perform rescue missions to save survivors "before it's too late." Sound interesting? The game, developed by Warner Bros., is available for free today from <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/com.wb.godzilla.strikezone/id855556927" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">iTunes</a> and <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wb.goog.godzilla.strikezone" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Google Play</a>.</p><p style=""><em>Godzilla</em> the movie was directed by Gareth Edwards (<em>Monsters</em>) and stars <em>Breaking Bad</em>'s Bryan Cranston. It opens in theaters on May 16.</p><figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524447" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524447"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/1179/11799911/2524447-strikezone.jpg"></a></figure><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> Tue, 06 May 2014 05:03:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/godzilla-movie-tie-in-game-released-here-s-what-it-looks-like/1100-6419445/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-investing-500-million-for-bungie-s-destiny/1100-6419444/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2517088" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2517088"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/78/787590/2517088-ci78003168030368170.jpg"></a></figure><p style=""> </p><p dir="ltr" style="">Activision will spend $500 million--half a billion dollars--on development and marketing for Bungie's upcoming "shared-world" shooter, <a href="/destiny/" data-ref-id="false">Destiny</a>. CEO Bobby Kotick revealed the figure during the Milken conference recently, as reported by <a href="http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/05/06/us-activision-destiny-idUSBREA4501F20140506?feedType=RSS&irpc=932" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Reuters</a>.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">In addition to development costs, the $500 million figure includes marketing, packaging, infrastructure support, royalties, and "other costs," a spokesperson for Activision confirmed.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">How does that stack up with other AAA games? Analysts estimated the <a href="/grand-theft-auto-v/" data-ref-id="false">Grand Theft Auto V </a>total budget (including development, production, and marketing) at $260 million. However, directly comparing GTAV and Destiny is somewhat problematic.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">For one, Destiny is expected to unfold over the period of 10 years, while GTAV was a single release. An Activision spokesperson also explained that the company's investment in the game's engine, as well as a "robust backend infrastructure," are upfront costs that they expect should help reduce future development costs. "Over the long term, we expect the ultimate product costs to be roughly in line with other AAA titles," the Activision representative said.</p><p dir="ltr" style="">GTAV <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-v-sales-reach-1-billion-in-three-days/1100-6414762/" data-ref-id="1100-6414762">generated $1 billion in revenue in three days </a>and has <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grand-theft-auto-5-has-now-shipped-32-5-million-copies/1100-6417498/" data-ref-id="1100-6417498">shipped over 32.5 million copies to date</a>. </p><p dir="ltr" style="">No matter how you look at the $500 million figure, however, it's obvious that Activision is making a big bet on Destiny. A total budget that large dwarfs other video games and movies. "If you're making a $500 million bet you can't take that chance with someone else's IP," Kotick said. "The stakes for us are getting bigger."</p><p dir="ltr" style="">Analysts explained that Activision will need to sell between 15 million and 16 million copies of Destiny to break even. Sterne Agee analyst Arvind Bhatia said this will be a tough task. "It's a head scratcher," Bhatia said. "For brand new IP, it's tough but it could post a big surprise."</p><p style="">Activision's significant investment in Destiny should come as no surprise. After all, the company said earlier this year that it expects Destiny to become Activision Publishing's <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-destiny-has-potential-to-be-billion-dollar-series/1100-6412402/" data-ref-id="1100-6412402">third billion-dollar franchise</a>, joining Call of Duty and Skylanders. Activision Blizzard subsidiary Blizzard Entertainment also has major franchises in its portfolio, including World of Warcraft, StarCraft, Diablo, and now Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft. </p><p style="">Destiny launches <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bungie-announces-destiny-release-date-delays-beta/1100-6416594/" data-ref-id="1100-6416594">September 9 </a>for Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. A beta for the game begins this summer, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-beta-hits-ps3-ps4-first/1100-6416200/" data-ref-id="1100-6416200">first on PlayStation platforms</a>.</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> Tue, 06 May 2014 04:35:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/activision-investing-500-million-for-bungie-s-destiny/1100-6419444/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/thieves-going-to-jail-for-stealing-in-game-items/1100-6419443/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524379" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524379"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2524379-dfo.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Two thieves have been sentenced to prison terms for stealing items in an online game. The two men hail from China's Sichuan province, and are now required to serve time in jail in addition to paying fines for cybertheft.</p><p style="">According to <a href="http://kotaku.com/two-gamers-are-going-to-jail-for-stealing-6-405-in-vir-1571780985" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Kotaku</a>, the men were active in multiplayer action-game <a href="/dungeon-fighter-online/" data-ref-id="false">Dungeon Fighter Online</a>. Surnamed Wang and Cai, the unemployed duo realised they could generate cash by selling in-game items for real-world money.</p><p style="">The two were able to steal the login information of a player known as Mr. Ma and used this information to clean out his virtual accounts to the amount of $6,405. Wang and Cai were caught within a month by police, and are now facing two years in prison.</p><p style=""> </p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Zorine Te is an associate editor at GameSpot, and you can follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ztharli" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @ztharli</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> Mon, 05 May 2014 23:38:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/thieves-going-to-jail-for-stealing-in-game-items/1100-6419443/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-online-video-review/2300-6418664/ Carolyn finds Grand Theft Auto Online can be exhilarating at times, but the lack of structure and pointless killing can make the game frustrating. Mon, 05 May 2014 19:36:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/grand-theft-auto-online-video-review/2300-6418664/ http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-says-indie-games-are-the-heartbeat-of-gaming/1100-6419441/ <figure data-align="center" data-size="large" data-img-src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524301" data-resize-url="" data-resized="" data-embed-type="image"><a href="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/original/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg" data-ref-id="1300-2524301"><img src="http://static.gamespot.com/uploads/ignore_jpg_scale_super/280/2802776/2524301-6915620080-25240.jpg"></a></figure><p style="">Sony VP of developer and publisher relations Adam Boyes has described indie games as "the heartbeat" of the game industry.</p><p style="">Speaking in a recent interview with <a href="http://www.computerandvideogames.com/461731/interviews/interview-sonys-adam-boyes-on-the-ps4-indie-lovefest/" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">CVG</a>, Boyes explained that promoting creativity and new ideas was "the most important thing in this industry" to him.</p><p style="">Speaking on the level of involvement PlayStation has with the indie game community, Boyes said:</p><p style="">"...We're very involved, I think. We care very deeply about it. We live it, and breathe it, and bleed it... when we're with these people, these are our friends. These are people we respect, these are people we have dinners with and... I don't know, it's a lovefest."</p><p style="">He described the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita's current indie presence as "infinitely better" than that of the PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Portable respectively.</p><p style="">Boyes spoke about the importance of transparency and honesty in fostering relationships with indie developers <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-boss-on-indie-relationships-you-have-to-be-transparent-and-honest/1100-6419426/" data-ref-id="1100-6419426">in a recent interview with GameSpot</a>. Last week, <a href="http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-confirms-a-bunch-of-indie-games-for-ps4-including-spelunky/1100-6419337/" data-ref-id="1100-6419337">Sony confirmed a list of indie games for the PlayStation 4</a>.</p><table data-max-width="true"><thead><tr><th scope="col"><em>Zorine Te is an associate editor at GameSpot, and you can follow her on <a href="https://twitter.com/ztharli" rel="nofollow" data-ref-id="false">Twitter @ztharli</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><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p><p style=""> </p> Mon, 05 May 2014 19:30:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-says-indie-games-are-the-heartbeat-of-gaming/1100-6419441/ http://www.gamespot.com/videos/megabit-donkey-kong-country-super-fail-highlights/2300-6418663/ Peter Brown and Max Hulburt take a stroll through Donkey Kong Country and Fail Epically Mon, 05 May 2014 18:06:00 -0700 http://www.gamespot.com/videos/megabit-donkey-kong-country-super-fail-highlights/2300-6418663/
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