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Monday, December 18, 2017

Cuphead iOS Release Is a Scam

Out of nowhere, Cuphead seemed to become an iOS game today - except it's almost certainly a scam.

The surprise appearance of an App Store listing for the game - at the very reasonable price of £4.99 / $4.99 - set Twitter abuzz that Studio MDHR had offered up a Christmas treat. Sadly, it was too good/weird to be true.

IGN has confirmed that the the support website listed on the App Store is a cloned version of the official Cuphead page, created in October of this year (i.e. after the game's initial release) and hosted on a small Hungarian web hosting service. Elements of how the page displays - such as the YouTube dropdown menu's default language - appear to indicate the scam originates from Hungary, too.

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3D Replay and Killcam Coming to PUBG Version 1.0

One of the most-requested features in PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is getting a 3D replay when version 1.0 releases on December 20.

The 3D replay and killcam feature is the product of a partnership between Bluehole and Minkonet, a Korean "gaming technology company."

In addition to "advanced insight and learning opportunities," it also lets you detect lousy cheaters who might be using "Speed Hack, Aimbot or the Extrasensory Perception (ESP) hacking."

Minkonet CEO Peter Kim said his team knows "expectations from the community are high," but promises the new feature is destined to bring "countless hours of 'wow-factor' moments and sharable content" to the already enormous world of PUBG streaming and Let's Plays.

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Friday the 13th: The Game Getting Offline Bots

Developer IllFonic has detailed the latest update for slasher game Friday the 13th, with offline bots and a new level cap arriving today and a series of holiday events announced for the coming weeks.

As detailed in a forum post, the new "Offline Play" menu option allows gamers to launch a map of their choice as Jason, with three tiers of difficulty available to suit players' preference. Difficulty affects gameplay features such as how long counselors remember Jason's presence, how quickly they react and their willingness to fight. Depending on how murderous players are feeling, there's also the option to choose from 1-7 counselors to hunt.

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Dragon Ball FighterZ: Open Beta Dates and Timings Announced

Dragon Ball FighterZ will be available to play as an open beta from January 14, with those who pre-ordered getting a day's early access on January 13.

The picture-perfect fighting game is coming to Xbox One, PS4 and PC shortly after the beta on January 26, meaning this is most likely a stress test for the game's online services.

Apart from being absolutely gorgeous, there's a lot to love about Arc System Works' new project - here are the 7 things you need to know.

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Sunday, December 17, 2017

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp Gets Garden Update

Nintendo's mobile Animal Crossing title has just received a new update, which includes new gardening activities.

After being teased last week, players can now visit their campsite to find a new garden area off to the left where they can plant, cross-pollinate, and harvest flowers. Harvested flowers can be exchanged for potted variants and used as furniture in the main campsite.

Completion of the tutorial should see players having three different kinds of flowers, but it looks as though more should be discovered through cross-pollination and become available as seasonal variants.

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Deus Ex Dev Eidos Montreal to Increase Online Focus

Deux Ex developer Edios Montreal will increase its focus on online experiences moving forward.

In a recent statement posted on the studio's official website, Eidos Montreal head David Anfossi said the developer will emphasize online play in its future projects.

"At Eidos-Montreal, we're constantly working towards creating innovative and exciting experiences for gamers everywhere," Anfossi said. "In turn, we are placing an added emphasis on the online experiences in our games, striving to continually provide players with content that is memorable and impactful."

Eidos Montreal is best known for its single-player content, with last year's Deux Ex: Mankind Divided being a prime example. However, according to Anfossi, the studios' upcoming games will truly thrive with the added element of online gameplay, and it's hiring new staff to support the shift.

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Zelda DLC: Every New Armor Sidequest in the Champions' Ballad

There's new armor and gear to find in the Champions' Ballad DLC - see where to find them all.

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