Black Ops 2 DLC new perk and weapon revealed in ‘Mob of the Dead’ video

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A special behind-the-scenes video for the new Mob of the Dead mode in Black Ops 2 DLC Uprising, has confirmed some of the new bits and pieces we can expect from the Alcatraz-based zombie map. First, have a watch of the video (originally posted to Xbox Live, now on YouTube, spotted by VG247):

So, in case you completely missed the new stuff, this is what we spotted:

  • Afterlife Mode: Get killed and trigger this new in-game mode to access new areas and interact with certain objects
  • Electric Cherry Perk: Costs 2000 points and activates an electric field around the player whenever they reload. Any zombies that come into contact with it receive a shock. The field dissipates over a short period
  • Blundergat Wonder Weapon: A Blunderbuss and Gatling Gun combination, which can be upgraded to something more ‘fantastical’
  • Big Zombie: A big zombie which can shutdown perk machines and mystery boxes, which players have to spend points to reactivate
  • Acid
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Halo 4 Castle Map Pack DLC videos offer insider info on new maps

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The Halo Waypoint blog has released a series of strategy videos for the upcoming Halo 4 Castle Map Pack. The videos offer some insider developer knowledge on each of the three new maps – Daybreak, Perdition, and Outcast. Seeing as though the Castle Map Pack add-on is coming to Xbox Live on 8 April – yes, that’s tomorrow – we thought you might want to do some all-important research ahead of download day, so you can find all the videos and map descriptions below.

Daybreak

Operation: DAYBREAK is a cluster of research facilities residing in the scenic highlands on the planet Oban. The map itself is comprised of two such UNSC facilities opposing each other in this large asymmetrical map. Strategy here is key; teams must split focus between attacking the enemy base while playing close defense to their own. Claim your team’s sniper rifle to cover the central Man Cannon, or grab a Warthog to push through the side …

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10 reasons why video games were better when you were a kid

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We often hear adults say “Video games were better when I was a kid.” But is that actually true? We’ve done some experiments and found out that it is true. Here are 10 reasons why:

1. Because you were a kid

2. Because spare time was all the time

3. Because you were free of all meaningful responsibility

4. Because carefree doesn’t develop into stress and anxiety until you stop being a kid

5. Because ‘money problems’ meant Gran only giving you a fiver on your birthday

6. Because you hadn’t learnt to treat anything good in the world with bitter cynicism

7. Because you lived at home which was almost exactly like living in a hotel only you didn’t have to pay for anything

8. Because you didn’t have to work (paper rounds and washing the car aren’t work)

9. Because you didn’t feel so tired all the time

10. Because you didn’t drink to forget

Well, we think …

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Sick as a XBLIG: Bleed is about being a hero that kills heroes

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‘Sick as a XBLIG’ is occasionally a regular feature in which we play an Xbox Live Indie Game and then write about it. Today we are writing about Bleed.

The blob, the worms, the robot, the dragon… it reads like a list of who I would like to invite to my birthday party when I was 6. But it’s not. I never knew any blobs or worms or robots or dragons when I was 6. A shame really because friends like that would have made a great party. Instead I got a trip to the cinema to watch the first Star Trek movie, but we had to leave early because Conrad Lochren vomited on himself and the smell was so bad they had to open the fire exits to let some fresh air in.

Spock can smell the sick

No. The blob, the worms, the robot, and the dragon are just some of the old heroes who must be defeated …

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Xbox Live XBLA sale has Mark of the Ninja, Ilomilo, lots more – full list

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Some downloadable gems well worth grabbing in latest Xbox Live sale

The sale season just keeps on giving – the latest collection of titles at reduced prices on Xbox Live includes a few XBLA gems that are well worth picking up (if you haven’t already). Full list is below, but games we can personally vouch for are – Trials, Castle Crashers, Mark of the Ninja, Ilomilo, Dust: An Elysian Tail and – if you’ve got a Gold Live subscription – Retro City Rampage.

Check the full selection of sale titles:

  • Forza Horizon December IGN Pack: 200MSP
  • Trials Evolution: 800MSP
  • Trials Evolution: Origin of Pain: 200MSP
  • Trials HD: 400MSP
  • Magic 2013: 400MSP
  • Magic 2013 Expansion Pack: 200MSP
  • Castle Crashers: 800MSP
  • Pinball FX2 Tables – Marvel: Avengers Chronicles: 400MSP
  • Pinball FX2 Tables – Plants vs Zombies: 120MSP
  • Pinball FX2 Tables – Pinball FX Classic (Full): 400MSP
  • A World of Keflings: 400MSP
  • Full House Poker: 400MSP
  • Hydro Thunder: 600MSP
  • Hydrophobia: 200MSP
  • Ilomilo: 400MSP
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Amaze-O-Tron Podcast: Episode 5 – Rooster Rave

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Cocked, locked and ready to rock

The boys are back on the airwaves with audiological feast of gaming chatter, industry insight and impromptu musical interludes. There’s an insight into the state of Cundy’s cable situation at home and Nathan chat’s about his new arrival that will feature on the podcast next week – whether we want it to or not.

Amongst the madness there’s time to answer your questions in the community section (working title), an update on site happenings and more stuff that will tickle your ears into seeping some sort of pleasure goo. Lovely.

Go on, drink it all in.…

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Tomb Raider 1939 multiplayer pack DLC out now, more arriving in May

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Vehicular themed arenas to provide the next backdrops for killing fools

Square-Enix has just launched a new multiplayer map pack DLC for Tomb Raider. The ’1939′ expansion is out now on Xbox 360 (320MS) and PS3 (Price unknown due to slow to update PSN) and includes the following…

1939 Multiplayer Map Pack

Two new maps; out now for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3

  • Dogfight: Dating back to the World War II experiments conducted on the island, this bunker is a deadly maze of brick and mortar that could easily become a tomb.
  • Forest Meadow: This forest meadow is a hunting ground, filled with open spaces that can be advantageous and dangerous at the same time. Who is the hunter and who is the hunted?
And in May you’ll get this ship-themed pack…

 

Shipwrecked Multiplayer Map Pack

Featuring two new maps: released early May for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 

  • Lost Fleet: A massive beached ship serves as a dangerous
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Spec-Ops and Duke Nukem Forever Double-Pack on sale in PS Store

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Latest 48 hour Spring Sale deal offers discount on two very different shooters

The Spring Sale deals at PlayStation Store keep on coming, with a Spec-Ops and Duke Nukem Forever Double-Pack the latest in the limited period discounts offered as part of the PS Store Spring Sale. The two-game bundle costs £19.99/€24.99 (down from £65.98/€79.98), and is a 10.1GB download.

The deal ends at 11.59am on 4 April, when it will be replaced with another 48 hour offer. Check out a complete list of the offers in the PS Store Spring Sale here.

In the mood for something completely different? Try one of our original features, like ‘Metal Gear Solid V: 16 things you missed in the trailer because you got drunk’ or ‘Goodies and baddies: A tiny person’s perspective of game characters’.…

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