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Microsoft's new security leak puts Xbox LIVE user data at risk

Derek Strickland | Dec 9, 2015 8:31 PM CST

Thanks to a slip up at the hands of Microsoft, Xbox LIVE accounts accessed through the official Xbox LIVE website can now be hijacked on Windows 10 and Windows Phone platforms. The company has said that it's "not currently aware" of any reported suspicious activity, but warns users that their accounts may be at risk.

Microsoft's new security leak puts Xbox LIVE user data at risk

Microsoft reports that it "inadvertently disclosed" the private keys for sensitive security certificates, which hackers can use to acquire Xbox LIVE account information from Windows users. Armed with Xbox website's SSL/TLS digital certificates, hackers can prompt users to re-enter usernames and passwords on an insecure network. Be aware that this security measure doesn't affect Xbox 360 or Xbox One users directly, and is only limited to access to the Xbox LIVE mainsite.

"Microsoft is aware of an SSL/TLS digital certificate for *.xboxlive.com for which the private keys were inadvertently disclosed," reads the security warning. "The certificate could be used in attempts to perform man-in-the-middle attacks. It cannot be used to issue other certificates, impersonate other domains, or sign code. This issue affects all supported releases of Microsoft Windows. Microsoft is not currently aware of attacks related to this issue."

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Konami has 'lack of leadership', says ex Square Enix president

Derek Strickland | Dec 9, 2015 3:40 PM CST

Due to the inherently strong language and culture barrier, it's often quite difficult understanding Japanese business politics. Millions of gamers across the globe are still trying to figure out why Konami continues to ignite the anti-Kojima controversy at every turn. Former Square Enix president Yoichi Wada is well-versed with all the ins and outs of the Japanese games industry, and blatantly decrees that this kind of treatment is "bad business" for everyone involved.

Konami has 'lack of leadership', says ex Square Enix president

It seems like there's never a dull moment in the Konami vs. Kojima scandal; every month or so, Konami finds a new way to burn its reputation. The latest development in the ongoing struggle took place at The Game Awards 2015, where Kojima's magnum opus Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain won an award for Best Action Adventure. As revealed by TGA host Geoff Keighley, Hideo Kojima was forbidden to attend the show on orders from Konami's lawyers, causing even more fresh backlash from the community.

Konami's strongarming tactics are drawing the attention of key Japanese industry figures, most notably ex-Square Enix president Yoichi Wada, who expressed his disgust in a Facebook post:

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Half-Life 3 teased, turns up in Steam database, breaking our hearts

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 9, 2015 5:24 AM CST

The entire PC gaming community is waiting for Half-Life 3, and without any news from Valve, we live on every rumor and drop of information. The latest on Half-Life 3 is that it has popped up on the Steam Database.

Valve has created a Half-Life 3 page that includes sections for developers, beta testers and of course, the game itself. Steam Database has pushed out an update about the leaks, saying: "While this information comes straight from Valve and many of these kinds of leaks turned out to be real in the past, it is important to note that third-party Steam developers can create and name their own apps/packages, a noteworthy mention of developers doing this are these packages, in which they are trying to XSS Steam".

They added: "Many things could also be old entries and as such no longer be in development/coming to Steam. An example of a previous leak that ended up being nothing (yet) is Halo 3. TLDR: Half-Life 3 still not confirmed".

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Ubisoft's first VR game 'Eagle Flight' for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 9, 2015 12:33 AM CST

Now that we know that the HTC Vive is dropping in April 2016, we have news of Ubisoft's first VR game 'Eagle Flight'. The name spoils what you'll be doing in the game, where you'll be an eagle flying over Paris, 50 years after humans have left the iconic city.

Ubisoft's first VR game 'Eagle Flight' for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

Ubisoft explains: "Nature and wildlife has taken back the city, creating a rich playground and offering an incredible experience of free flight and adventure". Ubisoft Montreal's Game Director, Olivier Palmieri said: "We're excited to make the dream of flying come true with Eagle Flight. Virtual reality has created new and amazing opportunities for game developers and we wanted to offer a full VR game that took full advantage of the technological advances. With the breakthrough we've been working on, we're confident Ubisoft's first game developed solely for VR will be a truly enjoyable experience for everyone who plays it".

Eagle Flight has been created specifically with VR in mind, so the developer has concentrated on accessibility and comfort. Ubisoft has developed its own VR control technology, a breakthrough that will reportedly allow players to enjoy Eagle Flight with intuitive and precise controls. Ubisoft's new VR control technology also reduces the chances of motion sickness but allows players to quickly hone their Eagle Flight controls to perform crazy stunts and experience the closest experience to true flight.

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Kingdom Come: Deliverance video shows off medieval world, CryEngine

Sean Ridgeley | Dec 8, 2015 8:36 PM CST

A new video for upcoming medieval RPG Kingdom Come: Deliverance does a fine job of showing off the revered CryEngine and what it can do in the context of such a rare type of game.

Kingdom Come: Deliverance video shows off medieval world, CryEngine

While there are a lot of similarities to the excellent Mount and Blade series, the visuals are miles better and the combat appears more intricate, to a very impressive degree.

"We chose Cryengine mostly because of its capabilities for creating large, open worlds and great tools to do it," says Daniel Vávra of developer Warhorse Studios. "We could have dynamic lighting in a large, open world which was quite unique at the time. And now there's global illumination that looks awesome, and seems it could work in our game without large impact on the framerate, which is great."

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EA says Star Wars Battlefront 'may not have the depth' gamers wanted

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 8, 2015 2:08 AM CST

With the mixed reception surrounding Star Wars Battlefront, so much so that the player base for Fallout 4 eclipses it, EA has come out talking about the game not being deep enough for some hardcore gamers.

During the European NASDAQ Investor Conference, EA's Chief Financial Officer Blake Jorgensen said that EA designed Battlefront to be a "much more accessible product to a wide age group". He added: "Star Wars Battlefront is a first-person shooter, but it is one of the only teen-rated first-person shooters. So, an 8-year-old could play with his father on the couch, as well as a teenager or 20-year-old could play the game and enjoy it. It is more accessible".

But it's the hardcore gamers who miss out, with Jorgensen saying: "And for the hardcore, it may not have the depth that they wanted in the game". EA COO Peter Moore, said during EA's recent earnings call, that the trailers for the game featured around Star Wars: The Force Awakens allowed EA "to be able to generate even more publicity for the game, as people start to anticipate the movie in mid-Dec".

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Full Throttle Remastered announced, in development for PS4 and PS Vita

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 7, 2015 11:47 PM CST

Rolling off of the news that there's not just a spritual successor to Maniac Mansion coming, but Day of the Tentacle Remastered, we have some great news - Full Throttle Remastered is coming out for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and the PC in 2016.

Full Throttle Remastered announced, in development for PS4 and PS Vita

Double Fine's Tim Schafer announced during the PlayStation Experience 2016 keynote that Full Throttle Remastered was indeed coming to Sony's platform, adding that the remastered edition would feature updated graphics, sound, developer commentary, and multiple control options. Full Throttle Remastered will also include the "complete, unaltered original" version of the game.

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Elite Dangerous for Steam VR requires 16GB RAM, GTX 980 as a minimum

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 7, 2015 10:19 PM CST

Just how much PC will you need for Elite Dangerous on the HTC Vive? Frontier Developments, the studio behind Elite Dangerous, have released the official Steam VR minimum requirements. This is what you'll need:

As for the Elite Dangerous universe in VR, CEO of the company Jonny Watts said back in September: "We're thrilled to announce SteamVR support as part of the ongoing expansion of Elite Dangerous. Back in December 2013 we were among the first to support virtual reality with a triple-A game, and for me, exploring, trading and fighting throughout Elite Dangerous' 1:1 scale Milky Way remains an unequaled virtual reality experience. We have been working closely with Valve to bring Elite Dangerous to HTC Vive, and we are delighted with the quality we have been able to achieve".

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Ubisoft delays The Division beta to early 2016, surprises no one

Anthony Garreffa | Dec 7, 2015 8:35 PM CST

Ubisoft has announced that it has delayed The Division beta, something that was planned for this month, and has now been delayed until "early 2016".

The developer added that there will be an exclusive closed Xbox One alpha testing phase that will take place between December 9-12, and for those on the waiting list for the Xbox One alpha of The Division, you'll be "granted access on an as needed basis". Ubisoft added: "In addition, players who pre-ordered the Xbox One, PS4, or PC version of The Division will have access to a closed beta on their respective platforms in early 2016".

For the exclusive Xbox One alpha testing phase, Ubisoft says this is "the first time the public gets to play a version of The Division that includes more than the Dark Zone PvP enabled areas. This means the moment you and other players sign into the game, you'll be giving us valuable insight into how our infrastructure performs under pressure that we can't replicate internally or at a tradeshow. This process allows us to monitor and gather additional feedback on other aspects of The Division, as well. However, due to the early stage of this alpha, we ask that all participants do not share images, video, or descriptions of the game's content outside of the official Division alpha forum. Players will be prompted to accept a non-disclosure agreement before playing the alpha".

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Minecraft bricks its way to the Nintendo Wii U later this month

Derek Strickland | Dec 7, 2015 12:33 PM CST

After years of waiting, Mojang's absurdly popular voxel-based block-building sim is finally making its way to Nintendo's beleaguered Wii U console.

Minecraft bricks its way to the Nintendo Wii U later this month

When Microsoft bought Mojang for $2.5 billion, Nintendo gamers pretty much gave up hope on ever seeing Minecraft ported over to the Wii U. Today the Redmond-owned dev announced the impossible--well, the improbable given the long wait--news that the sandbox builder is indeed releasing for the Wii U, and it'll be available in 10 days time. The only caveat is the price, which is a pretty steep $29.99.

Unlike other ports of the game, the Minecraft Wii U Edition sports a feature that's unique to the Nintendo platform. Mojang notes that the Wii U flavor supports off-TV play on the Wii U gamepad, meaning players can continue playing the game even if someone else is watching the TV. The Lego-like sim also features multiplayer with up to four players in split-screen play and eight friends online.

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