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The Gist – Games That Emulate Cinema

A bunch of games have a cinematic feel, but how do they achieve it, and how is it benefitting the video game medium?

Sons of Anarchy Game Details Revealed

Though the Sons of Anarchy TV show may be coming to a close, the franchise will live on through a video game. Fox Digital Entertainment today announced the name of the long-in-development Sons of Anarchy “high-end” mobile game and confirmed that it will launch in 2015 as an episodic title. It’s called Sons of Anarchy: […]

New $400 PS4 Bundle Comes With Choice of Four Games

With the holidays quickly approaching, Sony has announced a new PlayStation 4 sales promotion where United States shoppers can get a system and their choice of a game for $400. Available now at retailers across the US is a new PS4 bundle called “Four Games, One Pick.” In addition to the system, you’ll be able […]

Destiny Could Add Official Vehicle Racing Mode, Bungie Teases

Unofficial Sparrow racing is already a big thing in Destiny–there’s even a fan-run league–but official, Bungie-sanctioned and supported competitive racing is nowhere to be found. But that might change. We spoke with Bungie community manager Eric Osborne at PlayStation Experience this weekend, and he told us it’s an idea Bungie has in fact considered, though […]

MGS 5 Comes With Metal Gear Online

Metal Gear Online will be included with Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, publisher Konami confirmed today following the multiplayer game’s showing at The Game Awards over the weekend. It won’t cost you anything extra, Konami added. As you can see in the trailer above, Metal Gear Online will feature a “class system,” while […]

How To Survive: Storm Warning Edition Review

Naming a game after its tutorial might sound lazy, but it works for How to Survive. It would be like Activision naming its next shooter, Call of Duty: Combat Readiness. Not having “Zombie” or “Dead” in the title of a zombie-themed game is always a welcome change and thus, “How to Survive” stands out. Being […]

See Holographic Paul McCartney in Destiny Music Video

“Hope for the Future,” the song Paul McCartney of The Beatles wrote for Bungie’s action game Destiny has now been turned into a music video, featuring the famous frontman in holographic form. It’s kind of bizarre, kind of entrancing to watch. Wired has the exclusive story, so you’ll need to head here to check out […]

GameStop Destiny DLC, Battlefield Hardline Deals Revealed

Retailer GameStop today announced new sales incentives for Destiny DLC and Battlefield Hardline. First, anyone who buys Destiny’s upcoming DLC, The Dark Below, at GameStop–yes, GameStop sells DLC–will receive a free poster. The epic-looking poster at left is what’s up for grabs. The Dark Below launches tomorrow, December 9, across all platforms. As for Hardline, […]

The Witcher 3 Delayed Again

The Witcher 3 release date has been delayed again, seven months after its developer promised the title’s deadlines would not be pushed back any further. Poland-based developer, CD Projekt Red, has set the game’s new launch date for May 19 next year. High ambitions for the next-gen title were cited as key reasons for the […]

Virtual Reality Goes Mobile, As Oculus-Powered Gear VR Headset Now Available

Following its announcement in September, a developer-focused “Innovator Edition” version of the Oculus-powered Samsung Gear VR headset is now available to buy from the Samsung web store for $200. While anyone can buy the Gear VR headset, Oculus head of mobile, Max Cohen, says the device–which requires a Note 4 to function as the screen–is […]