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2.5D platformers now releasing in January and February respectively.

India will roll out first on PS4, Xbox One and PC in January, with Russia set to follow in February. Both games had previously been due to release this autumn.

The first game in the Chronicles trilogy, Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, released back in April and introduced a new 2.5D stealth-action spin on the hit series.

All three games have been developed by UK studio Climax Studios in collaboration with Ubisoft Montreal, with each featuring its own assassin, setting and story, all tied together by an overarching narrative.

The first game cost £7.99 so...

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Millerio's battle against the YouTubers continues.

Meanwhile, Auld Da drops a bombshell.



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Aims to create 30 animated clips adapted from the ZONZO book.

"Since all of my work is on the Internet, my intention is to share all videos through this same media, this way you'll see them on my Facebook page and my Youtube channel," explains Cornellà. "Backers who helped me to make this possible will be able to watch the clips before they get published, and will also have other benefits."

These benefits include receiving a DVD of the clips when pledging €25 or more. The minimum funding goal is €80,000.

All episodes aim to launch in May 2016.



Source: Kickstarter

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A week later for PC gamers.

Playing as Evie 20 years after the events of the main game, players must investigate a series of crimes deep in the underworld of Victorian London's Whitechapel district.



Jack the Ripper is included in the £23.99 Season Pass or separately for around £12.

Source: Ubisoft

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PS2 library continues to grow.

The game will be available as part of the PS2 classics range introduced to PlayStation Store over the weekend, and include support for 1080p, trophies and screenshots/video capture. A price has yet to be confirmed.

Parappa The Rapper 2 launched on PS2 almost 15 years ago and sees players pushing buttons in time with music to rap their way through various levels. It wasn't quite as well received as the PSOne original, however, largely because of its short campaign.

GTA 3, GTA: Vice City, GTA: San Andreas, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy, Twisted Metal: Black, War of the...

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VR could genuinely be a game changer when it launches next year. But Brian Cranst knows the shocking truth behind it.

But there's a truth behind the world of VR that no one knows about. And indie developer Brian Cranst will be silenced no longer...



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Ready to play now on PS4, Xbox One and PC.

Every Bullet Counts is a last-man standing variant in which four players go up against each other in a confined space where there is nowhere to hide and a severely limited arsenal of weapons - just one marksman pistol and two bullets.

With bullets extremely limited games are likely to end in melee combat using either a hatchet or machete.

Anyone hoping to camp and ride it out until the end will have their location revealed should they remain stationary for 5 seconds.

The new mode also includes a range of new locations, such as the De Santa family mansion in...

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And it's all free.

The 'Legends' update introduces a brand new story thread that tasks players with completing a series of knock-out events to win a tricked out Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec from Eddie, the main antagonist of the original Need For Speed: Underground.

There are 113 new customisation items available to ensure you look good while doing it, too, split across six cars featured in the main game, including the Volkswagen Golf GTI, Lotus Exige S and Dodge Challenger SRT8. You're even able to customise brake discs and calipers now, too, and style out your car with classic Need For Speed decals...

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Valve built one of the largest fully automated assembly lines in the US.

The video below features Valve's fully automated assembly line, which it claims is one of the largest in the US.

"Here's that showcase, where you can watch controllers being built entirely by robots," states Valve. "We aren't crazy though, so humans are still on hand to keep the robots from becoming sentient."



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Episode 5 to follow in 2016.

Teasing the release on Twitter, Telltale revealed that Episode 4 will "bring one story to a close" prior to the arrival of the fifth and final episode in 2016. More details will be announced "soon".

Minecraft: Story Mode launched on PS3, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PC and mobile back in October, with additional episodes rolling out within 2-4 week intervals. The latest episode 'The Last Place You Look' launched on November 24.

A Wii U and PS Vita release is due to follow in 2016.

Source: @telltale games 1, 2

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One new quest, two parkour challenges and an electrifying weapon blueprint coming next year.

Due for release on February 9, 2016 - the same day as the game's major new expansion 'The Following' - the #DrinkForDLC pack introduces a brand new quest, two parkour challenges and a new weapon blueprint, each of which are (as you'd expect) themed around water.

You can check out the details of each below:

The Fountain of Youth – all-new exploration-based quest available in the Old Town area.Water 2.0 – blueprint for a new throwable weapon that intensifies the electrocution effect of all other weapons.Water Challenges – two brand-new parkour challenges...

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You may need to wait until the end of the year.

Even though codes started being issued last month, they are only being sent out to select groups of players at a time, with new waves expected each week throughout December. The next wave will be going out this Thursday, December 10, although it isn't clear how many people will receive their codes each week.

"The goal is to have these out on weekly waves through the end of the year with the exception of the holiday week in late December," The Coalition's director of community Adam Fletcher posted on the Gears of War forums last night.   "We will continue to post and update...

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New development studio to work across console, PC and mobile.

The studio is currently made up of more than 40 members of staff and is led by Yves Lachance, the former head of Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise developer Behaviour Interactive.

"Our collaboration with Bethesda Game Studios has been an exhilarating and memorable journey already," said Lachance. "We are thrilled to be launching the studio in Montreal and contributing our city's great game-making talent to the kind of games that Bethesda Game Studios is known for."

"We've worked with some very talented developers in Montreal for a long time, and decided it was time to...

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Ends at 2pm GMT, December 13.

Furthermore, earn a free copy of Divine Divinity after spending $5, and Blackguards Special Edition after spending $50 or more.

There should be plenty to tempt you to spend, including Trine Trilogy Pack and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Pack at 75% off, City Builder Kit up to 80% off, and the Nordic Build Your Own Bundle at up to 85% off.

In the last 24 hours look out for a host of deals from earlier in the sale returning for one last hurrah, including The Witcher 3 for 50% off, plus savings on Divinity: Original Sin Enhanced Edition, Pillars of Eternity, The Book of Unwritten Tales...

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Heroes get into the holiday spirit and free cards on offer.

During the holiday season all game boards will be decked in festive cheer, with snow settling on the eaves and gables of Stormwind and ice over Orgrimmar.

Additionally, the Hearthstone heroes each have a new jolly "Greetings" emote.

Players can also take advantage of a free card promotion, offering 10 free Classic Hearthstone packs when purchasing a bundle of 40 Classic Hearthstone packs or more.

Keep an eye out for even more Winter Veil festivities in the coming weeks.

Source: Blizzard

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Up to 40-60% off in daily and weekly deals, 10% more for Gold members.

The 'Countdown Sale' will run for over two weeks over the Christmas period with daily and weekly deals available all the way through to January 7, 2016.

Microsoft has yet to reveal which titles will be included, but does promise "epic games" and "great deals".

Sony, meanwhile, is running a 12 Deals of Christmas promotion, offering a new deal every two days. The latest is PES 2016 for £24.99. Valve has yet to announce a start date for the Steam Holiday Sale.

Source: xbox.com

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Mr Resetti, Blathers, Kicks and Celeste want a new home.

The Animal Crossing UK Twitter account posted the following Tweet announcing the release date.

[News] These four amiibo are all set to arrive in stores on 29/01/2016! http://pic.twitter.com/X93ofcoYwB— Animal Crossing UK (@AC_Isabelle) December 9, 2015

Pictured are Mr Resetti, Blathers, Kicks and Celeste.

Source: @AC_Isabelle

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Version 1.3 introduces cats and dogs.

The update notes state: "Vault-Tec research has shown that four legged companions can have a profound impact on Vault happiness and productivity."

Players will be able to introduce a range of dogs and cats to the vault.

Other changes brought by 1.3 include:

Vault-Tec has received reports of some Dwellers not pulling their weight. Overseers are now authorized to permanently evict these lazy layabouts! Welcome to the Wasteland, slackers.Bored with the same pickup lines and conversations? Dwellers have finally learned some new ways to impress other dwellers and...

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