Sleeping Dogs is an open world game developed by United Front Games, it takes place in Hong Kong and involves the organized crime of the Triads

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is a platform action game which was developed by Crystal Dynamics. The game follows Lara Croft to Central America as she searches for ancient relics and battles ferocious beasts.

Has a new domain teased an upcoming Halo announcement? Quick answer: No.

Several Internet users came across dawnof2014.com this weekend, which appears to be related to Halo and Halo 5.

The domain features a countdown clock that is, at the time of writing, under the 24-hour mark, along with the Xbox One logo and a page banner that reads, “He returns…exclusively on Xbox One!”

With a quick whois.net search, we were quick to notice that the website was just created this past Friday and was registered in Panama. Both Microsoft and 343 Industries are located in the state of Washington, so it’s highly improbable they made the site.

In addition, late Sunday night, 343 Industries community manager Jessica Shea dismissed the website with a tweet that simply reads, “We don’t comment on things unrelated to Halo. Sorry.”

With 2014 almost here, many fans are eager to see what sort of games Sony and Microsoft will be releasing on to their new next gen platforms, the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Especially important to gamers is seeing what exclusive games will be coming to the new systems, as these games could sway public opinion on the consoles and convince gamers to pick one over the other when they are more widely available. To highlight the upcoming 2014 exclusive games, here are the top five games in the category for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Battlefield 4 has been banned in China after the release of the China Rising DLC. According to Techie News, the Chinese Government accused EA, Published of Battlefield, of creating a form of cultural invasion.

Earlier this month, Amazon customer service representatives shared that GTA 5 for PC will release in March 2014, but no official announcement has been made by Rockstar.

According to the Amazon representatives via TheSixthAxis, GTA 5 for PS4 and Xbox One could possibly be announced in Jan. of 2014. Amazon officially stated below:

“I am sorry but for PS4 and Xbox One there is no update yet, please check back by first week of January. We might have the update by then please.”

Previously, Amazon foretold that the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V would be announced on Dec. 24, but no such event occurred. Despite the inaccuracy of the PC announcement prediction, Amazon is a common ground for leaks when it comes to new video game announcements and early release dates.

Whether or not Grand Theft Auto 5 finds its way to next-gen consoles or PC in 2014 remains to be seen, but many industry analysts have expressed in recent months their expectations such a release will happen. Earlier this year, Colin Sebastian, an analyst for Robert V. Baird & Co, stated that releasing GTA 5 on PS4 and Xbox One would “help extend the value of the franchise.”

Related news, another Amazon employee stated below:

“Unfortunately we do not have an exact date for it to be in stock as of yet. You may think of to contact Rockstar for further information. We are expecting it next year by February, but no clear date is guaranteed for now,”

The Best of 2014 on Xbox

Take a look at this list of upcoming Xbox One and Xbox 360 games that will be hitting your console in 2014.

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“D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die” (Microsoft Studios)

– From the creator of “Deadly Premonition,” Hidetaka "Swery65" Suehiro along with Access Games presents “D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die,” an interactive and episodic mystery series that fully utilizes Kinect with seated gameplay and voice recognition. Players assume the role of a detective with the curious ability to dive back in time as he tries to solve his wife’s murder and prevent it from occurring.

“Tom Clancy’s The Division” (Ubisoft)

– “Tom Clancy’s The Division” takes place in New York three weeks after a lethal virus, released on Black Friday, has swept through the city. One by one, basic services have failed. Society has collapsed into chaos. The President invokes Presidential Directive 51, and The Division, a top-secret unit of self-supporting tactical agents, is activated. When the lights go out, their mission begins. Discover a persistent, online, open-world New York where exploration, combat, and RPG player-progression are essential.

“Dragon Age: Inquisition” (EA)

– Explore a vast, fantasy world at the brink of catastrophe in “Dragon Age: Inquisition,” a next-generation action RPG, where your choices shape and drive the experience. In this upcoming video game from BioWare, makers of “Mass Effect 3” and “Dragon Age: Origins,” you’ll make your mark in an expansive, story-driven open world filled with complex characters, challenging combat and difficult decisions. A cataclysmic event has plunged the land of Thedas into turmoil. Dragons now darken the sky, casting a shadow of terror over a once-peaceful kingdom. Mages have broken into an all-out war against the oppressive Templars. Nations rise against one another. It falls to you to restore order as you lead the Inquisition and hunt down the agents of chaos - your choices will forever change the Dragon Age.

“Dying Light” (Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment)

– “Dying Light” is a first-person, action survival horror game set in a vast and dangerous open world. During the day, players traverse an expansive urban environment overrun by a vicious outbreak, scavenging the world for supplies and crafting weapons to defend against the growing infected population. At night, the hunter becomes the hunted, as the infected become aggressive and more dangerous. Most frightening are the predators which only appear after sundown. Players must use everything in their power to survive until the morning’s first light.

“EA SPORTS UFC” (EA SPORTS)

– With its first new major sports league partnership in over a decade, EA SPORTS presents “EA SPORTS™ UFC.” The next-generation of fighting has been built for the Xbox One by the team behind the critically-acclaimed “Fight Night” franchise.

Powered by EA SPORTS IGNITE™ technology, “EA SPORTS UFC” brings the action, emotion and intensity inside the Octagon™ to life in ways that were never before possible. The next-generation of True Player Motion not only showcases the diverse, powerful and fluid of attacks of elite mixed martial artists through Precision Movement, Dynamic Striking and Strategic Submission Battles, but also brings the combatants to life with Full Body Deformation and Real-Time Exertion. The simulation of Human Intelligence takes leaps forward with the strategic and adaptive MMAi system and is expressed through the most realistic characters ever created in a sports game.

“The Elder Scrolls Online” (Bethesda)

– “The Elder Scrolls Online,” the latest chapter of the award-winning franchise, will bring the legendary experience online for the first time. Whether you play with your friends or adventure alone, the game’s innovative combat system allows you to focus on action and tactics, not the UI. Use any weapon or armor at any time and customize your abilities to play the way you want as you uncover the mysteries of Tamriel and seek heroic quests on your own terms. Explore the far reaches of Skyrim, the mysterious lands of Morrowind, the sprawling metropolis of Daggerfall and beyond. The choices you make, from the alliance you join to the battles you fight, will shape your destiny and the world of Tamriel.

“Kinect Sports Rivals” (Microsoft Studios)

– “Kinect Sports Rivals” is the next generation of the best-selling Kinect franchise, “Kinect Sports,” that brings your favorite sports back in re-imagined ways, and delivers new sports and events made possible only with Xbox One’s revolutionary technology. “Kinect Sports Rivals” puts you in the game like never before, tracks your movements and expressions with incredible accuracy, and offers never-ending competition with your friends and rivals. The all-new Kinect instantly scans and creates a stylized digital version of you, your Champion, then drops your virtual athlete into the ever-evolving world of “Kinect Sports Rivals.” Compete in a world full of competitors on one of three global teams, each with its own philosophy and playing style. The competition starts in spring 2014.

“Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes” (Konami)

– World-renowned Kojima Productions showcases the latest masterpiece in the Metal Gear Solid franchise with “Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes.” “Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes” (on sale Spring 2014) is the first segment of the “Metal Gear Solid V” Experience and prologue to the larger second segment, “Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain” launching thereafter.

“Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes” gives core fans the opportunity to get a taste of the world-class production’s unparalleled visual presentation and gameplay before the release of the main game. It also provides an opportunity for gamers who have never played a Kojima Productions game, and veterans alike, to gain familiarity with the radical new game design and unparalleled style of presentation.

The critically acclaimed “Metal Gear Solid” franchise has entertained fans for decades and revolutionized the gaming industry. Kojima Productions once again raises the bar with the FOX Engine offering incredible graphic fidelity and the introduction of open world game design in the “Metal Gear Solid” universe. This is the experience that core gamers have been waiting for.

“Minecraft: Xbox One Edition” (Mojang)

– “Minecraft: Xbox One Edition” will deliver the Minecraft experience to Xbox One. Building off the hugely successful “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition,” the edition on Xbox One will give players larger maps for bigger adventures, expanded multiplayer features, and feature enhancements powered by the Xbox One platform.

“Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare” (EA)

– Prepare your peashooters! “Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare” delivers a best-in-class multiplayer shooter experience with the fresh humor of the wildly popular “Plants vs. Zombies” series. Powered by the Frostbite 3 engine, “Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare” features stunning, 3D worlds, blooming with vibrant colors and unique landscapes. Players will take on the roles of plants and zombies across a mine-blowing world that is full of surprises.

“Project Spark” (Microsoft Studios)

– “Project Spark” is the ultimate digital playground for creative gamers of all ages. It’s a powerful, yet simple way to build and play your own worlds, stories, and games. Share all of your creations with a dynamic community, and play what the community makes. “Project Spark” brings creation to life and presents endless opportunities for play. Delivered as a free digital download and available on Xbox One, Xbox 360 and Windows 8.1, “Project Spark” lets creators carry over in-game progress from one platform to another, while providing new ways to interact with Kinect and Xbox SmartGlass.

“Sunset Overdrive” (Microsoft Studios, Insomniac Games)

– “Sunset Overdrive” breaks the mold of traditional shooter games by delivering an open world that can change every day, influenced and inspired by the game’s community of players. Developed exclusively for Xbox One by Insomniac Games, “Sunset Overdrive” is an always-changing, open-world shooter set in the not-so-distant future where a catastrophic event has left your city overrun by mutants. With an arsenal of kick-***, overpowered weapons and a knack for traversing the city with hyperagility, it’s not the end of days. Your story is just beginning.

“Thief” (Square Enix)

– Garrett, the Master Thief, steps out of the shadows into the City. In this treacherous place, where the Baron’s Watch spreads a rising tide of fear and oppression, his skills are the only things he can trust. Even the most cautious citizens and their best-guarded possessions are not safe from Garrett’s reach.

“Titanfall” (EA, Respawn Entertainment)

– Crafted by one of the co-creators of “Call of Duty” and other key designers behind the “Call of Duty” franchise, “Titanfall” delivers a brand-new online experience that combines fluid, fast-paced multiplayer action with heroic, set-piece moments found in traditional campaign modes. Set in the near future on a distant frontier torn apart by war, “Titanfall” drops players in the middle of a conflict between the Interstellar Manufacturing Corporation and the Militia. The action is rapid and varied – featuring parkour-style wall running, massive double jumps and the ability to hijack titans. The freedom to shift back and forth between pilot and titan allows players to change tactics on the fly, attacking or escaping depending on the situation and extending the action vertically to new heights.

“Warface” (Crytek)

– “Warface: Xbox 360 Edition” is a global, free-to-play, online first-person shooter for Xbox 360, created by Crytek. Powered by the CRYENGINE it offers intense online co-operative and competitive multiplayer action set in the near-future. Players engage in thrilling multiplayer battles on the frontline to solve the conflict between the elite "Warface and Blackwood forces. “Warface: Xbox 360 Edition” keeps gameplay fresh and exciting by providing new content on a regular basis, including daily co-operative campaign missions and a continual supply of new maps, weaponry, boosts and more.

“Watch_Dogs” (Ubisoft)

– In “Watch_Dogs,” you play as Aiden Pearce, a brilliant hacker, whose criminal past led to a violent family tragedy. On the hunt for those who hurt your family, you'll be able to monitor and hack all who surround you by manipulating everything connected to the city’s network. In “Watch_Dogs,” this system is called the Central Operating System (ctOS) – and it controls almost every piece of the city’s technology and holds key information on all of the city’s residents. Access omnipresent security cameras, download personal information to locate a target, control traffic lights and public transportation to stop the enemy, and more.

“The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” (CD Projekt Red)

– “The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” is a unique combination of non-linear storytelling and open world exploration – a fantasy RPG focused on player choice, tactical combat and an immersive environment. Spinning the tale of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster hunter, “The Witcher 3” aims to attract gamers with a mature and compelling narrative told like no other. With over 100 hours of hand-crafted core and side quest gameplay, “The Witcher 3” redefines the genre, shaping the next generation of RPGs.

“World of Tanks: Xbox 360 Edition” (Microsoft Studios)

– As the custom-built Xbox 360 version of the global online multiplayer phenomenon dedicated to tank warfare in the mid-20^th century, command some of history’s most powerful tanks and experience intense combat. The excitement of battle is enhanced by working together with your tank platoon to win the fight, which puts you in the driver’s seat of some of the world’s most powerful armored vehicles. Engage in global online tank combat where team-based tactics and coordination are the keys to victory.

Marvel, Mojang and Microsoft are teaming up to deliver an official Avengers Skin Pack to the Xbox 360 version of the popular block builder. The pack, coming soon, will feature 35 character skins, including Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Nick Fury, Black Widow, Hawkeye, Loki, Wasp, Falcon, Vision, Maria Hill, Agent Coulson and more.

Nintendo Direct Packed in A Lot Of Brand

New Games For The Year Of 2014

If you are a true fan of the Nintendo Franchise then you already know

that 2014 is going to be filled with goodies.

Nintendo Direct is an Online Presentation done by Nintendo

describing what the upcoming year is going to look like for them.

This year they had quite the full sack with lot of toys for all the good

little girls and boys.

Most of the conference held on Today, December 18th, 2013, had to do with the 3DS.

They started the presentation off strong with a glimpse at "Hyrule Warriors",

which, however, is not what you think.

This is going to be an extention of the "Dynasty Warriors" game franchise

not apart of the "Legend Of Zelda" franchise.

There was then talk of the recently announced Kirby: Triple Deluxe

and some new game modes that it will include. There will be a four playerfighter mode and

a rhythm-based plat former starring King Dedede.

Also, Nintendo announced the Yoshi's New Island.

This game will be on the 3DS platform.

That one will bring some classic feelings back to

the Nintendo platform.

Speaking of Classic feeling Nintendo is also planning to make a "reboot"

of the old Donkey Kong Country games.

The newest installment will be called Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze.

It will infuse that good old fashioned Donkey Kong feeling

with all new ways to experience the fun.

You will get the opportunity to play as multiple characters across your tropical journey's.

Then lastly in the big announcements, they announced another track

and some awesome footage of Mario Kart 8.

This time we get some awesome footage from an airport themed map.

And with that we come to a close.

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Bungie is designing it’s MMOFPS Destiny to be played on your own, if you prefer. But the developer has now dropped a heavy hint that the end-game missions may require you to team up with some other players.

“You absolutely are going to be able to play Destiny by yourself and have the same kind of fun shooter-experience that you could have in a single-player campaign, which is a word that we’ve weeded out of our vocabulary,” Bungie’s Jason Jones told Game Informer.

“But we’re going to give you this great player-progression on top of that, and we’re going to give you as many opportunities as we possibly can to expose you to other people, so that hopefully you’re drawn into some social experiences, because those are incredibly powerful and interesting, but we’re not going to force those on you.

“We describe it in a lot of ways as sloping the floor towards socialization, without putting a requirement on it,” he continued. “I would say that there’s some sort of – if you wanted to talk about it in MMO terms, you’d say ‘end-game activities’, but some of the most intense non-competitive activities in the game do require cooperation. They require a group of players to tackle at once.

“I guess at some variable, distant endpoint we are going to say, ‘Yeah, if you show up at this door, and you don’t have five friends, you’re not going to be able to succeed,’ but the core experience that solo players have enjoyed in shooters, they’re going to be able to get that, and we’re going to pull many of them into social experiences as well.”

So, it sounds as if it won’t just be a case of these missions being too difficult to tackle alone, but rather that being part of a team will be a requirement.

Microsoft has announced a one-day sale for “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition.” According to a report from the Major Nelson blog on Dec. 13, the company will be discounting several skin and texture packs by 50 percent for a limited amount of time.

The sale coincide with the announcement of “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” selling 10 million copies since release. The mash-up packs, which were introduced in a recent title update for the open-world sandbox video game, won’t be a part of the deal.

“Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” came out digitally through the Xbox Live Marketplace on May 9, 2012 and then to retailers on June 4, 2013. Although the console port does not allow user-created mods, 4J Studios developed the skin and texture packs as compensation. The trial versions of the downloadable contents can be played for free but will need to be purchased in order to unlock the full features.

The aforementioned 4J Studios development team is also responsible for porting “Minecraft” to the PS3, PS4 and Xbox One home consoles as well as the Playstation Vita handheld system. The release dates for the forthcoming ports have not yet been announced.

The “Minecraft: Xbox 360 Edition” skin and texture packs one-day sale will begin on Dec. 14.

Lionhead's Long Awaited Fable Anniversary Edition

Finally Has A Release Date

Lionhead, makers of Fable, have finally revealed an actual release

date for the long awaited Fable Anniversary.

It was supposed to release earlier this year but kept getting delayed.

The anniversary edition will hit Xbox 360 shelves on February 4th in North America, February 6th in Australia,

and February 7th in Europe.

This will be the first time to play the original in the series on an Xbox 360,

and it will be beautifully updated will HD graphics.

There will also be a few limited edition version including a code for the "Launch Day Weapons and Outfits Pack"

It contains Scythe's Outfit, a Black Graduate Outfit, Red Prophet Outfit, Blue Guard Outfit, Red Guard Outfit, a Lute Weapon and a Will User’s Sceptre Weapon.

Along with Fable Anniversary, Lionhead is also working on Fable Legends; a multiplayer-focused

spin-off title thats headed toward Xbox One in beta form next year.

I know this news excited me and I'm sure it will excite a certain Princess too.

Game Informer visited Bungie to sit down with co-founder Jason Jones to talk about Destiny. In this interview Jason answers a lot of questions and gives a lot of insight to the game, he gives us some more on Destiny's Story, talks about solo and competitive multiplayer and tells us why they moved on from Halo to create this new universe.

I will provide the first part of the interview below then will give links to the remaining parts as it is a very long interview.

The next game in the Halo series will be led by Timothy Longo, who had previously worked as the creative director of games such as the Tomb Raider reboot and Star Wars: Republic Commando. Longo had also been working on an unannounced Star Wars first-person shooter just before LucasArts was disbanded and the property was purchased by Disney. Longo has joined the team behind the next Halo game as creative director, alongside franchise director and executive producer Josh Holmes at 343 Industries.

Outside of a teaser trailer released at E3 earlier this year, details about the next Halo game have been scarce. So far, what we know is that it'll again be developed by 343 Industries, run on a new engine at 60 frames per second on the Xbox One, and will be out in 2014.

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The person replacing him is Tim Longo who was the creative director of Republic Commando and the Tomb Raider reboot. He has also stated his new position on his twitter page.

The reason for the switch of positions is unknown at the moment as neither of them has stated why it has happened but news on that may surface soon.

If you saw the trailers tonight at the VGX for Titanfall you saw the phone number listed “1-888-88TITAN”.

If you call that phone number it brings you to this pre-recorded message and brings up the words “Ask your sales associate about our upcoming live fire beta test, bookings are going fast, with limited availability“. So far there hasn’t been any confirmation from Microsoft or Titanfall on the beta, stay tuned to TeamBeyond.net for upcoming Titanfall news.

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The folks behind the show promise that this year's award extravaganza will be a little different than previous years'—instead of red carpets and celebrity skits, we're going to see more awards and more chats with developers, host Geoff Keighley promises. We'll see games like The Witcher 3, Titanfall, South Park: The Stick of Truth, Broken Age, Destiny, and a lot more.