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It has seemed really quiet lately but I think this is more down to people feeling less motivated to post and contribute because of the lack of games on the new systems. I wasn't on here in the old Call of Duty days but I can imagine the place was rampant and everyone playing together on their respective systems, sharing tips, tricks and just having a laugh. Late 2013-2014 so far has been an absolutely pitiful year for gaming which I believe to be a major factor. COD Ghosts was fucking shit, Battlefield was broken for months and the next gen launch was the equivalent of a tumbleweed disco in Borneo. When COD was in its prime years ago; the internet was absolutely buzzing; me and friends would play for hours after work and you could spend ages chatting about the game the next day. I think COD going shite/stale has left a gaping hole in gaming and the lack of other games on the next gen has been very disappointing this last year although it was expected. Thankfully, despite me not being too excited; Advanced Warfare could unite the COD community again. There are plenty of other games on the horizon too. Could really rejuvenate gaming and the forum. It's not just this site that has gone quiet; major YouTube channels have collapsed into oblivion since the next gen changeover and COD Ghosts being awful. It's just a really downbeat time for gaming and people have been left deflated this year with a lack of titles and ones that showed considerable promise; being ultimately disappointing and over-hyped by marketing and media. I don't use social media these days and other forums I have no interest in or quit last year. This place has a great community and when its thriving; it's just fantastic and wonderful to be a part of. People are still floating around as I've seen various different names signed in but there is a certain depleted feel in the industry but I'm sure things will pick up. I've seen a few people have had personal issues to deal with and others have been heavily committed to work. Rich is also struggling to come to terms with how useless Man Utd are these days too; so those are probably other reasons for why its very quiet at times. Next month is a really exciting time for the industry so we'll see how it goes. Maybe in a few weeks, we'll look back and wonder why we were worried

Remarkable documentary on yesterday at the heart of a murder conspiracy case. Very interesting watch if you haven't done so already and with a shocking conclusion http://www.channel4.com/programmes/24-hours-in-police-custody/4od

Soho Nuff said

Who the fuck is 'Rahool'? I think you bitches are being rather mean to him so cut it out

I stumbled upon this. Don't know what it is. Don't know where it's from. Don't know why I'm it posting really https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ds_kmmx4zgo

Man Utd fans and their plane with banners at it again! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzr6XRLfZNk&list=PL-DfNcB3lim9IZmUXEjE1Ov0Ir1NDa3Yr

Over 2 and a half hours of AW gameplay from Eurogamer http://www.twitch.tv/charlieintel/b/572949056

Eidos Anthology - 34 games for £39.99 - Ends September 30th - https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_uk/games/pc-windows-download/Eidos-Anthology.php - collections here https://store.eu.square-enix.com/emea_uk/games/ Battlestations Pacific Battlestation Midway Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director´s Cut Deus Ex: GOTYE Deus Ex: The Fall Deus Ex: Invisible War Hitman: Absolution Elite Edition Hitman 2: Silent Assassin Hitman 3: Contracts Hitman: Blood Money Hitman: Codename 47 Just Cause Just Cause 2 Just Cause 2 DLC Collection Kane & Lynch: Dead Men Kane and Lynch 2: Dog Days Kane & Lynch 2 DLC Alliance Weapon Pack Kane & Lynch 2 DLC Multiplayer Masks Pack Kane & Lynch 2 DLC The Doggie Bag Lara Croft Guardian of light Lara Croft Guardian of Light DLC All the Trappings - Challenge Pack 1 Lara Croft Guardian of Light DLC Hazardous Reunion - Challenge Pack 3 Lara Croft Guardian of Light DLC Raziel and Kain Character Pack Lara Croft Guardian of Light DLC Things that Go Boom - Challenge Pack 2 Tomb Raider Anniversary Tomb Raider I Tomb Raider II Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Laracroft Tomb Raider IV: The Last Revelation Tomb Raider V: Chronicles Tomb Raider VI: The Angel of Darkness Tomb Raider VII: Legend Tomb Raider VIII: Underworld Tomb Raider GOTY (2013) Legacy of Kain: Defiance Nosgoth Veteran Pack Blood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver Legacy of Kain: Soul Reaver 2 THIEF - Master Thief Edition Thief: The Dark Project / GOLD Edition Thief II: The Metal Age Thief: Deadly Shadows Thief: Booster Bundle

13 maps confirmed at launch + Atlas Gorge. Horizon Greenband

I took a punt on Wasteland 2 the other day and it's a brilliant game; even better than I was expecting. It's not the best looking title but it's incredibly addictive and fun to play. The story and missions are really enjoyable and the level of character building and customisation is really deep and detailed. Choices you make can have a massive impact on the narrative which adds depth in a genre which has become more linear and simple these days with the likes of Diablo 3. The turn-based battles are a bit ropey, unpredictable and sometimes frustrating but this is a minor complaint. Some battles rely on tactics and are thrilling to play and great to win. Everything else is very satisfying and fantastic to get hooked on. It's not really a pick up and play game; it's complex, hard to master and requires a lot of thought on how to accomplish scenarios. There is lots of intertwining events across several locations and plenty of information on factions and people to take in but if you can absorb all of that and keep on top of your squad and the missions; it makes for a staggeringly detailed RPG. A must buy if you're interested peeps!

Emblem editor is back!

I can't believe the negativity around this announcement. People (zombie fanboys) all over social media are almost in tears and threatening to cancel their pre-order because it's survival!? Jesus; the co-op is just a bonus IMO; I buy the game for the MP primarily and to play the campaign once. I'm not really worried about the co-op aspect as long as it's fun with friends. Why people are going apeshit before they've even seen a gameplay is crazy. This has the potential to be the best COD in years and people still aren't happy! Too many idiots hyping themselves up for zombies thinking it would be and now they feel the ultimate betrayal? Morons!

Interview and details

Advanced Warfare Co-Op revealed in new trailer

Wow, great glitch

I'm now being recommended games like COD 4 (which I own on disk) and UT4 which is bloody ancient. Every game in my 'Queue' I have absolutely no intention of buying or even playing as F2P so that section is immediately void. It almost mimics the top-sellers list anyway!? The Curators are just groups and fanboy followers who recommend games which I already own or have no desire to play. Most of the popular groups where games are reviewed, sees you re-directed to YouTube for the review instead of reading about the game in its Steam hub. There are so many sub-sections of material; it's painful on the eyes and that's not even considering the blue tint. Basically Steam seems to be trying to whore out as many games as possible. Most of them; people have no interest in buying particularly at some of those prices and others aren't fit for purpose. Any account holder knows what games are worth getting and what is not. It doesn't help that Valve have plagued the Store with Early-Access titles so other titles on their books get slammed down the pecking order into obscurity. I know a select few games dominate like DayZ and CSGO and have virtually been pinned into the top-sellers but many other games don't get a large audience look-in because they aren't worth buying outside the sale or sometimes even in it. It just seems they're being commercially-heavy now and throwing too much at the user. Most of the things I have seen so far, I have purposely not bought or have no interest in. It's made the store look an utter state today and features like the 'Queue' and 'Curators' need to go as they provide no use to anyone by the looks of things apart from clogging up the store. Navigating seems a mare and the irony is; I'll probably miss out on something that does interest me because Steam is trying to sell me something like Operation Fucking Flashpoint which I owned on the 360 5 years ago. Urgh!

Cheers Phil! Sounds good and may get this at the weekend and have a gander

What a fucking mess! The 'Queue' and 'Curators' sections are completely unnecessary and take up a large chunk of the page and the blue colour scheme is gross. Far too much stuff cramped in on the main page and everything looks and feels confusing. I'm also getting recommended games I already own FFS. They've really ballsed this up!

Ah good man Phil - I saw you bought this yesterday on Schteem I'm very tempted to get this along with Wasteland 2 and FEEFA 15. Is there much content in the game so far or is it quite bland like The Forest? I really do like the concept and the artistry but £15 right now could be pushing it a bit.

New KC gameplay on Retreat. Probably the only map I've seen so far that I'm not massively impressed with in terms of design and textures

Still can't get over Clattenburg's decision yesterday! Such a non-league/League 2-type decision

First person mode confirmed for the next gen and PC versions on foot and in car. Could add a new dimension to the gameplay if it's optimised tidily.

Frank Lampard ROFL!

Chelsea 1-0 up and City down to 10. Looks like a very bad tempered game