GRAND THEFT AUTO V expected to sell 14 million copies at launch

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According to industry analysts, Grand Theft Auto 5 is on target to sell a whopping 14 million copies at launch.
Stern Agee’s Arvind Bhatia has forecast that the game will generate US$700 million in revenue for publisher Take-Two Interactive, and will be released before the end of its financial year on March 31, 2013.
The game’s predecessor Grand Theft Auto 4 shipped 13 million units in its first year, and has gone on to sell more than 20 million units worldwide.


Arvind Bhatia had previously predicted a March 2013 release for the game, however Rockstar seem to like releasing games in May — Max Payne 3, L.A. Noire and Red Dead Redemption were all released during the month of May.
Check out the first Grand Theft Auto 5 trailer below:

HITMAN: ABSOLUTION - SNIPER CHALLENGE behind the scenes video

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IO Interactive has released a new video that sheds some light on Hitman: Absolution Sniper Challenge.
The video takes us behind the scenes and reveals a glimpse and what the development team hope to accomplish with the bonus pre-order game.
Hitman: Sniper Challenge is not part of the main game, but a stand-alone experience to reward fans who pre-order Hitman: Absolution.
Players can don the suit of Agent 47 as he takes on an exclusive assassination assignment. From a balcony overlooking a rooftop gathering, players will be tasked with taking out Richard Strong, Jr., CEO of Stallion Armaments, along with his entire staff of bodyguards.

Skilled players will capitalize on score multipliers, hidden secrets, unlock equipment upgrades and marvel at the many creative ways one can discretely dispose of a body while they work to fulfil their contract in the most efficient way possible.

“Agent 47 is the best in the business so it seemed appropriate to create the best pre-order reward possible for our fans,” said Jon Brooke, Brand Director of the Hitman Franchise. “Hitman: Sniper Challenge is a way of thanking customers and giving them a taste of Agent 47’s skills from the moment they pre-order the game.”
Hitman: Absolution hits PS3, Xbox 360 and PC on 20 November.

Warner Bros. announces HARRY POTTER for Kinect

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Warner Brothers Interactive Entertainment has announced Harry Potter for Kinect, which will be a new game designed exclusively around the Kinect’s motion and voice control capabilities.
Based on all eight Harry Potter films, Harry Potter for Kinect allows players to join Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger as they embark on an unforgettable journey through Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and beyond. With Kinect’s scanning technology, for the first time ever in a Harry Potter game, players will be able to scan in their own face to create a unique witch or wizard to journey through the adventures of the film.
In addition, Kinect’s hands-free and voice recognition capabilities allow gamers to cast spells using physical manoeuvres and by calling out spell names, offering an extraordinary, immersive Harry Potter experience.
 
“Harry Potter for Kinect will engage Harry Potter fans old and new by bringing them into the wizarding world as truly active participants,” said Samantha Ryan, Senior Vice President, Production and Development, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “Kids and parents will enjoy recreating their favourite Harry Potter adventures, from flying a broomstick in a Quidditch match, to battling pixies and duelling other wizards.”
 
Players who master their lessons can also take on their opponents in competitive mini-games, or join forces with family and friends in co-op gameplay.

MAX PAYNE 3 Detailed PC Sprecs

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Rockstar has revealed what kind of beast PC gamers will need to own in order to enjoy the latest episode in the sad story of former New York City cop Max Payne. Max Payne 3 will require at least
 
 PROCESSOR: Dual-Core Processors 2.4GHz (Intel) 2.6GHz (AMD)
RAM: 2GB
HDD: 35GB free space
OS: Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3)+
VGA: nVidia 8600/ATI Radeon HD 3400|512MB*
OTHERS: DirectX9-Compatible Sound Card and DVD Drive (If installed via DVD)


Rockstar has included a range of extra graphical options for DirectX 11 giving PC gamers a much more stunning experience if they have the hardware to handle it.
PC gamers will have to wait a little bit longer to get their hands on Max Payne 3 as it will not be released until May the 29th in North America and June the 1st in Europe.



*NOTE: Our source says that Max Payne 3 requires 512GB VRAM memory, but it is not yet confirmed so we just put MB

DEADLIGHT "Fear Yourself" Story Trailer revealed

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Tequila Works has today released a new story trailer for Deadlight, the highly anticipated cinematic zombie puzzle platform videogame.
Developed by Tequila Works, Deadlight is a cinematic action-platformer with action-based puzzles. The player takes the role of Randall Wayne, survivor of an apocalyptic world set in an alternate 1980s.
Hopeless and unable to escape the horrors of a dying world, Randall Wayne will find other survivors, men and women who are no more than ghostly remnants of a fading society, a flame in the desert fighting extinction.
“Our philosophy is to create tasteful things,” Tequila Works boss Raúl Rubio said. “Our team integrates highly experienced people who still keep the ability to see the world with amazement every day, and enjoy challenging their creative talents.”
Check out the new trailer below.
Deadlight will launch later this year exclusively on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

Free-to-Play COMMAND & CONQUER MMO goes live

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EA has announced the launch of Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances, an all new free-to-play, MMO strategy game set in the Command & Conquer Tiberium universe.
In Command & Conquer Tiberium Alliances, players harvest valuable resources, foster strategic alliances and engage in relentless battles as they strive for world domination.
With in-game news and status feeds, players get frequent updates, creating a completely interactive and dynamic gameplay experience that has gamers strategizing, reacting, and adapting on the spot.
Check out the official website to start an account and choose a side after you view the launch trailer below.
Command & Conquer Generals 2 is scheduled to hit in 2013.

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Ubisoft revealed FAR CRY 3: Insane Edition

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Ubisoft has announced and revealed the contents of the “Insane” collector’s edition today for Far Cry 3.
Ubisoft has so far only revealed plans to release their “Insane” edition in the UK, which will surely create some disappointment for fans around the world.
In Far Cry 3, players step into the shoes of Jason Brody, a man alone at the edge of the world, stranded on a mysterious tropical island.
The Far Cry 3 Insane Edition is available to pre-order now from Ubishop. Here’s everything you’ll get in it:
A 12cm Vaas Wahine with bobble head!
Monkey Business – Discover Hurk, a new memorable character and quest giver, and his four unique missions (1 hour additional gameplay)
The Lost Expeditions -Two suspenseful action packed missions totalling over 40 minutes of additional gameplay and an exclusive weapon (The Japanese gun)
The Hunter Pack – The M700 hunting rifle and its three collector’s skins.
The Warrior Pack – A handcrafted dagger and two exclusive tribal tattoos.
The Predator Pack – Four exclusive rare predators and a multiplayer bow.
An ‘Insanity Guide’ containing hints and tips to help you survive the island
Check out the Insane Edition announcement trailer below, but beware… it’s not safe for work.
Far Cry 3 will be available in Europe on September 7th, 2012, for PC, Xbox 360 and PS3.