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A player who objected to his forced participation in a baptism in an early scene in BioShock Infinite has been refunded by Valve. Players are made to undergo the ceremony to gain access to the game’s main setting Colombia. All that is required is the pressing of a button. However, …

Rolocule Games at work on new iOS motion gaming project

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EA Sports has announced FIFA 14 for PC, PS3 and Xbox 360, with additional platforms to be announced later. Next-gen consoles like the PS4 and next Xbox aside, PS Vita, Wii U, PSP and PS2 are also missing from the initial platform list. FIFA 13 was released for all those …

The first images of FIFA 14 have landed and this first batch has decided to focus on the Pure Shot and Protect the Ball elements of the game. FIFA 14 was unveiled a few moments ago and finishing in the game has been improved with the ‘Pure Shot’ mechanic. This …

Rolocule Games today announced its next project – rolomotion, which combines the iPhone and Apple TV to bring a motion-gaming experience to your TV without the need for a dedicated console. The Pune-based studio had secured a round of angel funding last year, but has been laying low on its …

GamesAid will once again be asking attendees at this year’s MCV Awards to participate in the Gamesaid Tenner. So make sure you have 10 in your pocket when you turn up! The organisation last year raised 4,000 at the MCV Awards 2012. And if you’re already feeling generous, you can …

FIFA 14 is on the way, and here are two test videos demonstrating some of the new aspects of the title. The test footage below video features Messi in a red morph suit testing out the pure shot mechanic against a member of the Blue Man Group in goal. The …

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EA has at last revealed details about one of the biggest releases of 2013 – FIFA 14. New features this year include enhanced teammate intelligence, EA says midfielders will no longer go missing when the opposition attack as improved run tracking results in tighter marking, off ball pressure and more …