Vita owners, it’s time to get excited. If you’re like us and are eagerly anticipating Guerrilla Cambridge’s Killzone: Mercenary, you are in for a treat as Sony has just released a brand new trailer for the game. Not only does it showcase the game’s impressive...

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Microsoft Believes Next-Gen Consoles Will Sell Over a Billion Units

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Now that we’re heading into a new generation of gaming, how many people do you think will be buying a next-gen console? Microsoft has some very high expectations for the future. Not just for new consoles, but for the Xbox 360 as well. Speaking to OXM, senior VP of Interactive Entertainment Business Yusuf Mehdi said: "We believe over the next five years we can break a 100 million unit installed base. That’s something... More >>

Halo 'Bootcamp' Appears on Game Ratings Board

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Today a listing for "Bootcamp" appeared on Korea’s Game Ratings Board as something related to the acclaimed Halo series. When Game Front questioned Microsoft about the listing, they replied with:   "What’s Bootcamp? It is not related to our Xbox One efforts, or the Reclaimer Saga, but rather a project we’re very enthusiastic about and will have more to say about in the near future." The Reclaimer... More >>

Skype to Provide Better Sound Quality for Xbox One Voice Chats

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We’ve been hearing a lot about Skype lately and how it will be useful on the Xbox One. Apparently Skype integration is going to do wonders for Xbox One’s voice chat quality. A Microsoft representative spoke to Polygon to confirm this news, stating:   "In-Game Chat, Party Chat and Skype are all available on Xbox One. Skype technologies are used in Xbox One which improves voice quality during multiplayer game sessions.... More >>

New Screenshots for Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag and Watch Dogs Appear!

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Ubisoft has released some new screenshots for two anticipated titles- Watch Dogs and Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag. The two games were recently confirmed for the Xbox One, but are also coming to Wii U, PS3, PS4, PC, and Xbox 360. Check out the pictures below while we wait for more information! Think we’ll being seeing some of this at E3? More >>

Bungie Could be Bringing Destiny to PC

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We already know that Destiny will be arriving on consoles, but what about PC gamers? So far a PC version of the upcoming FPS hasn’t exactly been announced, but Bungie senior writer Eric Osbourne did have some interesting things to say about it: "We haven’t said yes, and we haven’t said no. The more platforms we take on, the more work it ultimately becomes, and what we don’t want is to compromise the core... More >>

Xbox One Used Games Will Give Publishers More Money

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Gamers who have been tuning in to the latest Xbox One news have been eager for clarity. One particular issue that has arisen regards the used games market. MCV has spoken to UK retailers about what Microsoft plans for the future. Apparently the used games market will still work, but only with retailers that have "agreed to Microsoft’s [terms and conditions] and more importantly integrated Microsoft’s cloud-based Azure... More >>

Game Focus Getting an Upgrade... Going Down in the Next Few Hours

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Starting in the next few hours, Game Focus will be upgrading from Version 2.0 to 3.0. You can expect some down time, but we will basically be like a brand new site when we come back up. This comes right at the perfect time- as we near next generation gaming. Sorry for any inconveniences, we will be up and writing again shortly! More >>

Machinima Expands Business To Canada

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The popular Machinima portal has a new director for business development in Canada. The mandate for this new Canadian director is to expand the advertising services in the Country. According to recent figures from comScore Canada, Machinima receives more than 1,774,000 unique views monthly from Canadians. Linda Kessler, a graduate of McGill University in Montréal, will assume the role of Senior Director Partner Development Canada from... More >>

Grid 2 Collector's Edition Includes a REAL Car

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The Grid 2 BAC Mono Edition is the most expensive video game collector’s edition in the world. Surely it can’t be that expensive, right? Probably a couple hundred dollars or so.... oh. The price is a whopping £125,000. That translates to about $190,000. As you can see, this isn’t your ordinary game and art book. It comes with a racing suit, helmet, the game.... a PS3, and.... an actual racing car. That’s right, an... More >>

Focus Home Interactive to Publish Contrast

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We can all rejoice- Compulsion Games has found a publisher for Contrast. Focus Home Interactive has announced that they are going to be behind the puzzle/platformer, publishing it on PC, XBLA, and PSN late this year. Who’s excited for the 3D/2D alternating perspectives featured in the game? Check out the teaser below and get back to me. Via: Game Informer More >>

Xbox One YouTube URL Caters to Sony?!

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Sony hasn’t been messing around when it comes to marketing. They have taken to Twitter to poke fun at Microsoft, made it so that Xbox-related Google searches spawn PS4 ads, and now.... well, you should check out the below video’s URL. See anything out of the ordinary? So, is this merely a coincidence, or is Sony pulling some major strings? Via: NeoGAF     More >>

Tetris Blitz Now Available for Free on Mobile Devices

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If you want something to pass the time, why not perfect your puzzler skills at the same time? Tetris Blitz is now available for iOS and Android for free. This isn’t like original Tetris.... it’s much more fast paced, giving you a time limit of two minutes where you must score as many points as you can. It features leaderboards, so you can boast to all your friends if you get a particular good score. Via: Destructoid More >>

Adult Swim's Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe Lands on Steam

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Andrew Morrish’s Super Puzzle Platformer Deluxe, published by Adult Swim, arrives on Steam today. You may have originally played the non-deluxe version for free as a Flash game, but this version has new content. The game now features eight characters, local multiplayer, six worlds, and full controller support. If you want it, it’s regularly priced at $7.99. You can get it for 25% off at launch, though, so act fast! Adult... More >>

Joe Danger & Joe Danger 2: The Movie Land Stunts on PC

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Looking for some thrills? Joe Danger and Joe Danger 2: The Movie are now on their way to a Steam release. Developer Hello Games announced the news today, stating that there will be additional content for both titles. This includes Big Picture Mode and a level editor with Steamworks support. New levels and ghost recording, allowing players to go up against other players, will also be available. Speaking to Joystiq, Sean Murray of Hello Games... More >>

Sony's Jim Ryan Explains Why Gran Turismo 6 is Launching on PS3 and not PS4

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When you heard that Gran Turismo 6 was only announced for the current-gen PS3 instead of the PS4, you might have wondered why. Sony Computer Entertainment Europe CEO Jim Ryan took to the PlayStation Blog to explain why this is in an interview: "You had GT1 and GT2 on PS one. GT3 and GT4 on PS2, then there’s GT5 on PS3 and a space next to it. The difference between Gran Turismo and GT2 is unbelievable, but they’re both... More >>

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DLC Talk: Dishonored - The Knife of Dunwall

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall is an impressive little bit of DLC. I should emphasize “little” though, as it is a relatively short experience. Just when the story seems to get going it ends - or, rather, it “kind of” ends. In The Knife of Dunwall you play as Daud, the... More >>

DLC Talk: Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen

Dragon’s Dogma was released last year on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. While many people considered it to be a simple response to From Software surprise hit in the « Soul » series, others found a genuine appeal to the core mechanics of Capcom’s new baby. So much... More >>

DLC Talk: Vergil's Downfall

So who’s the only person in the Devil May Cry universe that even stands a chance at being as cool as Dante? Nero? Lady? Lucia? Trish? Nope, it’s definitely Dante’s twin brother Vergil with his awesome hair, sense of style, his Katana...ok I’m getting a little too excited.... More >>

Hardware Talk: Razer Ouroboros Gaming Mouse

For those of you out there who are looking for a gaming mouse, you may want to consider all your options with the plethora of products available on the market today. Here at Game Focus, we had the chance to get a lot of hands-on time with Razer’s Ouroboros gaming mouse and we’re happy... More >>