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Thead just here McNasty but you have to be signed in to see it as it's in the current affairs section http://forevergaming.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic/1645-michael-brown-shooting/#entry41080

Cracking goal Epic commentary

Combat Training returns with a mode called 'Combat Rediness' Also some supply drops can be earned in the campaign and carried over to MP which include guns so I'll definitely have to play through that at some point after Day Zero.

^The maps we've seen so far have offered opportunities of elevation and vantage points but the core of the movement is still dictated mostly on the ground. Seems most areas can also be reached by simply climbing anyway and the boost jump element is just for quicker scaling. Strong rumours suggesting the pro's were behind Sledgehammer making this implementation and that the eSports/MLG circuit will use this as opposed to the core exo-style playlists.

Sledgehammer have just announced that Advanced Warfare will have a 'traditional' playlist consisting of all the main core modes that equates to Barebones as all Exo enhancements including boost jumps, cloaking and dodging will be removed to provide a typcial Call of Duty experience. Best fucking news yet!

I've just finished The Last of Us Remastered and it's definitely one of the best games I've ever played despite some flaws. The narrative wasn't quite as deep or as interesting as I was expecting but the characters were all intriguing and it made for a wonderful story but just lacked that emotion in the end I found. The locations were absolutely stunning with some beautiful scenery and the atmosphere was often tense but amazing to explore. The gameplay was generally basic with a simple inventory and push-button mechanics but I found this absolutely fine as opposed to some depth-driven, overly-complex games in similar genres. The looting and items were basic but I had fun exploring every nook and cranny to recover gear. The AI was a massive letdown though as were the inconsistent stealth mechanics and this did discredit the gameplay and how you approached some situations as you progressed. Going loud or staying quiet didn't really affect the end-result. Also shooting someone with a handgun who is in possession of a shotgun yet he drops handgun ammo was a bit bizarre and it seemed replenishment was mostly dictated on the weapon you were using which was annoying if you were down to a weak gun and needed the ammo the enemy was using on his more powerful weapon that you were out of bullets with. The game also got stale on occasions; particularly with the ladder situations and water scenes. The story was very engrossing and it developed from a survival standpoint into something more personal for Joel as time wore on. It wasn't plot-heavy but the gist was simple yet spectacular; save the girl and humanity forever could be wiped out or potentially save the world at the expense of the girl. The ending certainly leaves the doors open for a sequel although it was quite a rapid but dramatic departure to the credits. Joel's lie did impact me and you could feel the bond he had with Ellie was very important to him after what they had been through and what happened to his daughter. A part of me wants to stick up for Joel as I warmed to the character but I also see him as a baddie and a guy that delivered a middle finger to humanity. The fact that Ellie questioned him about what he did shows that she is aware of her importance and knows that the fate of the world is on Joel but her quietness suggests trust isn't all there despite their dependence on each other over the course of the game. The one thing about the game that really raised my eyebrows was when Joel fell onto the metal bar sticking out of the ground. It went straight through his abdomen and I'm sorry; that would kill anybody especially in those circumstances. The amount of blood lost plus the arteries that would have shredded in that incident would be fatal 99.9% of the time even in state of the art medical care. A towel and some tape which the game demonstrates in the Left Behind DLC would not suffice in the slightest. This somewhat damaged the story for me as I played out the latter stages in disbelief and awaited Joel's death. I'm no medical expert but I find this whole scenario very bad for the writers. I'm sure they could have found some alternative e.g Joel gets shot in the arm or something but the first thing that came to me when the incident occurred was; he's dead. Despite the ropey AI, occasionally stale parts and simplistic style; TLOU is an absolute masterpiece for me. The slick presentation, gripping narrative, tense and varied locations along with the basic but fun exploration are just some of its strengths. I've just started on the DLC but thoroughly enjoyed the main game as it was something fresh, exciting and very satisfying to play.

Counterstrike: GO £5.99

Man Utd 1-2 Swansea. Sack Van Gaal and bring back Moyes

HC mode and split-screen is back. Prestige will also consist of between 10-15 levels although it's not been decided apparently.

Haven't pre-ordered yet but will do soon. Still not sure what system I'll get but I will probably end up getting both the PS4 version and the PC so I can have the best of both worlds Day Zero edition for all pre-orders too which gets you the game a day early with added XP and weapon bonuses Can't wait! I have missed playing COD this past year.

I'm really looking forward to the Southampton v Southampton game at Anfield on Sunday

Premier League starts tomorrow! Normal service of life resumed

That looks really good! Silent hill as a first person game too

Looking very good indeed!

Go up to them Phil and ask how they got on in the Cup Final in 1986... I await the reponse

Finally some on-screen gameplay!

Can't believe Tony Pulis has left Crystal Palace! He did a good job last year. Fallen out with the chairman apparently over the lack of money and signings for the season. Palace always have complete pricks for owners though.

Seems lethals and non-lethals are now combined which could be interesting..

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxr-mVMn2MM LOL at 5.55; the glitches are back!

Nuclear medal back for 30 kills Elite weapons/upgrades

Oxford away at West Brom in the League Cup 2nd Round Easy win. For West Brom..

Exo Shield – A quick-deploy shield attached to your exo’s arm Exo Overclock – Increased footspeed Exo Stim – Temporary health regeneration beyond normal levels Exo Cloak – Short duration visual concealment Exo Hover – Short duration hovering in place Exo Ping – Shows enemy movement and weapon fire in the HUD Exo Trophy System – Destroys incoming grenades and rockets for a limited period of time