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The special edition of Fallout 4 will include a real working Pip-Boy that uses a second screen smartphone app. In the words of Bethesda’s Todd Howard: "In terms of stupid gimmicks, this is the best f***ing one.” The Pip-Boy is a device that Fallout 4’s hero wears, it allows players …
Read More »Opinion: Pre-order? Why bother?
Is it really any surprise gamers are becoming more reluctant to pre-order? Over the past 12 months, there have been several examples of games that just didn’t live up to their expectations; games that launched full of bugs, and online games that couldn’t actually connect online. We can recall at …
Read More »GTA V pre-orders on PC come with a free game
Gamers who pre-order either the physical or digital version of Grand Theft Auto V on PC will get a free game download. Buying the game before February 1st via Rockstar (who take a 15 per cent deposit at the time or offering and the rest upon release) nets one free …
Read More »Majora’s Mask 3DS sells out in the US, but still can’t be ordered in the UK
Despite the excitement surrounding its launch yesterday, there’s still no way for UK gamers to pre-order the Majora’s Mask Limited Edition New 3DS XL in the UK. The console, which includes a digital copy of the game, was announced to much excitement yesterday. Both the game and the hardware will …
Read More »Bloodborne Nightmare Edition includes quill and red ink
Two special edition versions of Sony’s PS4 title Bloodborne have been revealed. The Collector’s Edition, which has a European RRP of €79.99, includes the game in a steel case, premium art book and digital soundtrack. The Nightmare Edition, meanwhile, offers a fair bit more. For €119.99 gamers get all of …
Read More »Pre-order bonus for those who buy Destiny AND Call of Duty from GAME
GAME is offering an extra bit of content for Destiny – but with a big caveat. As spotted by Videogamer, a Level 20 Legendary Blacksmith Armour Shader is available only to those of both buy any version of Destiny AND pre-order a copy of Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare. The …
Read More »Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire limited edition steelbook bundles coming to UK retail
Fans awaiting the next two Pokmon games will be able to get their hands on the titles as part of limited edition steelbook bundles. Pokmon Omega Ruby and Pokmon Alpha Sapphire, which will be released on November 28thon 3DS, will both be available with limited edition metallic cases in additional …
Read More »Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris pre-order bonuses revealed
Square Enix has revealed the pre-order incentives for its upcoming Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris Gold Edition. This physical version of the game comes with a 3” Lara figure, a concept art book, a map of the title’s Overworld as well as a Season Pass. Those buying the …
Read More »Alien: Isolation’s DLC will be made available to all eventually
The recently announced original Alien film DLC for Sega’s Alien: Isolation will be available to all owners of the game at some point in the future. It was announced on Wednesday that all existing and future pre-orders for the game will be upgraded to the Nostromo Edition. The catch is …
Read More »Japanese gamers must download ‘Gore Mode’ DLC to play The Evil Within uncensored
The Japanese release of The Evil Within will have an uncensored edition – but only if gamers pre-order. The upcoming horror game from Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami has been cut down to fit with the Japanese CERO D age rating – the equivalent of ages 17 and up – …
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