NEWS: PlayStation Plus March 2014 EU - Tomb Raider and Dead Nation Apocalypse

The next batch of PlayStation Plus content has been revealed.

PS Store and Plus Content Manager Chris Howe has listed the free games available in the march update throughout Europe via the EU PlayStation blog. 

Dead Nation: Apocalypse Edition will be hitting PS4 - a "top-down shoot 'em up set in an apocalyptic zombie-infested world.", whilst PS3 users are gaining access to the 2013 reboot Tomb Raider and adventure-puzzler Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons.

Finally, tower defence "classic" Pixeljunk Monsters Ultimate HD and Smart As! - a game that will rack your brains in "math, memory, logic and word puzzles."

PS Plus users will be able to download the games mentioned completely free of charge starting March 5, in which the following games are to be removed from circulation: Outlast, Sound Shapes, Metro: Last Night, Guacamelee!, Dynasty Warriors Next, and ModNation Racers Road Trip.

NEWS: BAFTA Games Awards 2014 Nominations Revealed

BAFTA has detailed various nominations for the upcoming Games Awards, which takes place March 12.

Unsurprisingly, The Last of Us has the most nominations with a total of ten, whilst Grand Theft Auto V closely creeps up behind with nine. Other titles include the recent reboot of Tomb Raider, the massively popular BioShock Infinite, and many others - for a full list of both categories and nominations, see below.

Action & Adventure

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag 

Badland

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last of Us 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

Tomb Raider 

Artistic Achievement

Beyond: Two Souls 

BioShock Infinite 

Device 6 

The Last of Us 

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 

Tearaway 

Audio Achievement

Battlefield 4 

BioShock Infinite 

Device 6 

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last of Us 

Tomb Raider

Best Game

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag 

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last of Us

Papers, Please 

Super Mario 3D World

Tearaway

British Game

DmC Devil May Cry 

Grand Theft Auto V 

Gunpoint 

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

The Room Two 

Tearaway

Debut Game

Badland 

Castles in the Sky

Gone Home 

Gunpoint

Remember Me 

The Stanley Parable 

Family

Animal Crossing: New Leaf 

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 

Rayman Legends

Skylanders Swap Force

Super Mario 3D World 

Tearaway 

Game Design

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last of Us

Papers, Please

Tearaway 

Tomb Raider

Game Innovation

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons 

Grand Theft Auto V 

Papers, Please 

The Stanley Parable 

Tearaway 

Year Walk 

Mobile & Handheld

Badland

Device 6

Plants vs Zombies 2

Ridiculous Fishing 

The Room Two

Tearaway

Multiplayer

Battlefield 4

DOTA 2 

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last Of Us

Super Mario 3D World

World of Tanks

Music

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Beyond: Two Souls

BioShock Infinite 

The Last of Us 

Super Mario 3D World 

Tearaway 

Performer

Ashley Johnson (Ellie) - The Last of Us

Courtnee Draper (Elizabeth) - BioShock Infinite

Ellen Page (Jodie) - Beyond: Two Souls

Kevan Brighting (The Narrator) - The Stanley Parable

Steven Ogg (Trevor Phillips) - Grand Theft Auto V

Troy Baker (Joel) - The Last of Us

Sport

F1 2013 

FIFA 14 

Football Manager 2014 

Forza Motorsport 5 

GRID 2

NBA 2K14 

Story

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Gone Home

Grand Theft Auto V 

The Last of Us 

Ni No Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch 

The Stanley Parable

Strategy & Simulation

Civilization V: Brave New World 

Democracy 3 

Forza Motorsport 5

Papers, Please 

Surgeon Simulator 2013 

XCOM: Enemy Within

BAFTA Ones to Watch Award in association with Dare to Be Digital

Project Heera: Diamond Heist 

Size DOES Matter 

The Unknown 

NEWS: Steam Holiday Sale Day #14 - Final Day

Today marks the last day in Steam's holiday sale and it doesn't disappoint.

Instead of releasing a new batch of discounted games, Steam have decided to bring back the most popular sales that took part in the promotion, making up for a total of 24 games up for grabs. Check out the lengthy list below.

Final Day Sales

Chivalry: Medieval Warfare - £4.74 (-75%)

Arma III - £23.99 (-40%)

Borderlands 2 - £4.99 (-75%)

XCOM: Enemy Unknown - £7.49 (-75%)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive - £2.99 (-75%)
Tomb Raider - £5.99 (-80%)

Batman: Arkham Origins - £19.99 (-50%)

Call of Duty: Ghosts - £26.79 (-33%)

Far Cry 3 - £4.99 (-75%)

Anno 2070 - £4.99 (-75%)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim - £3.74 (-75%)

Total War: ROME II - £14.99 (-50%)

Dark Souls: Prepare To Die Edition - £3.99 (-80%)

Garry's Mod - £1.49 (-75%)

Saints Row IV - £15.99 (-60%)

Company of Heroes 2 - £10.19 (-66%)

Payday 2 - £11.24 (-55%)
Dishonored - £3.74 (-75%)
Football Manager 2014 - £17.49 (-50%)
Metro: Last Night - £8.49 (-66%)

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag - £29.99 (-25%)
Age of Empires II HD Edition - £3.74 (-75%)
The Stanley Parable - £5.99 (-40%)
BioShock Infinite - £6.24 (-75%)

NEWS: Games With Gold January 2014 - Sleeping Dogs and Lara Croft

Microsoft have revealed the games that will be temporarily free to download as part of their Games With Gold promotion.

Starting the new year off, the open-world gang warfare game Sleeping Dogs will be available starting January 1 until January 16 - you take control of Wei Shen who must make it through numerous rivalries with both violent and deadly gangs, as well as dealing with his own personal issues. Tackling missions in a very GTA-style, players are encouraged to take advantage of what the game offers you - lots of action, as well as a compelling narrative.

Then, starting January 16 until January 31, Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers will be given Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light - a departure from the familiar Tomb Raider aesthetic, Guardian of Light instead makes use of isometric camera angles, making for a new style of gameplay, whilst still containing puzzles and action aspects players have become attuned to.

NEWS: Square Enix Release Lara Croft: Reflections

Exclusively on iOS platforms, Reflections is a card-based game featuring tons of collectibles and p2p battles.

A card-battle game featuring everyone's favourite raider of Tombs; Lara Croft has been released on various iOS devices in Australia and New Zealand, with indications of a western release in the not too distant future. The official blurb on the app store reads:

 "Adventure through mysterious lost worlds, collect valuable artifacts, battle enemies and other game players, and combine new weapons to increase your power!"

The game is free to download, but encourages the support off in-app purchases - it is available on iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPod Touch 5th generation or higher.

A list of features is also highlighted, which can be seen below.

CHALLENGING QUESTS
Explore mysterious lands and battle powerful foes!

INTENSE CARD BATTLES
Collect powerful weapons to attack enemies and other players in massive real time PvP card battle combat!

WEAPON CARD EVOLUTION
Collect and combine weapon cards to level up and evolve new powerful weapon cards!

STEAL ARTIFACTS
Steal artifacts from other players and protect your artifacts!

LIVE BOSS BATTLE EVENTS
Participate in group battles to defeat powerful event bosses for massive rewards!

In other recent Lara Croft news, it was revealed an updated version of Tomb Raider (2013) will be released for both Xbox One and PS4 in January 2014, titled Tomb Raider: The Definitive Edition, which will feature every DLC and additional features.

NEWS: Steam Holiday Sale Day #4

Still have leftover cash this Christmas? Indulge yourself in the latest offering of discounted games as part of Steam's Holiday sale.

Today's sales include many fan favourites, including the rebirth of Lara Croft in Tomb Raider (2013), Dragon Age: Origins, or you might just want to cut people up in Surgeon Simulator 2013. 

For a complete list as well as the discounted prices, check out the list below.

Daily Deals

Dragon Age: Origins - £3.74 (-75%)

Rogue Legacy - £3.95 (-67%)

Shadow Warrior - £7.49 (-75%)

Crusader Kings II - £7.49 (-75%)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion - Game of the Year Edition - £3.74 (-75%)

Max Payne 3 - £2.99 (-80%)

The Witcher 2: Assassin's of Kings - Enhanced Edition - £3.74 (-75%)

Antichamber - £3.74 (-75%)

Tomb Raider - £5.99 (-80%)

Flash Sales

La-Mulana - £1.19 (-90%)

DuckTales: Remastered - £4.79 (-60%)

The Testament of Sherlock Holmes - £3.74 (-75%)

Surgeon Simulator 2013 - £1.74 (-75%)

NEWS: VGX 2013 Awards Nominees Revealed

A complete list and categories have been published on Spike in preparation for the event held December 7.

Unsurprisingly, Grand Theft Auto V has made its way into numerous categories including 'Game of the Year', 'Best Xbox Game', and 'Best PS3 Game', whilst 'Studio of the Year' includes Naughty Dog who were responsible for The Last Of Us, which has also been included in highly-sought categories. Check out the full list below.

Game of the Year

BioShock Infinite

Grand Theft Auto 5

Super Mario 3D World

The Last of Us

Tomb Raider

Studio of the Year

Irrational Games

Naughty Dog

Rockstar North

The Fullbright Company

Best Shooter

Battlefield 4

BioShock Infinite

Call of Duty: Ghosts

Metro: Last Light

Best Action Adventure Game

Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag

Grand Theft Auto 5

The Last of Us

Tomb Raider

Best Sports Game

FIFA 14

MLB 13: The Show

NBA 2K14

NHL 14

Best Independent Game

Gone Home

Kentucky Route Zero

Papers, Please

The Stanley Parable

Best RPG

Final Fantasy 14: A Realm Reborn

Fire Emblem: Awakening

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

Pokemon X/Y

Best Fighting Game

Divekick

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Killer Instinct

Tekken Revolution

Best Driving Game

F1 2013

Grid 2

Forza Motorsport 5

Need for Speed Rivals

Best DLC

Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep

Dishonored: The Knife of Dunwall

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

Mass Effect 3: Citadel

Best Xbox Game

BioShock Infinite

Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons

Grand Theft Auto 5

Tomb Raider

Best PlayStation Game

Grand Theft Auto 5

Rayman Legends

The Last of Us

Tomb Raider

Best Nintendo Game

Pikmin 3

Rayman Legends

Super Mario 3D World

The Wonderful 101

Best PC Game

Battlefield 4

Gone Home

Papers, Please

The Stanley Parable

Best Handheld Game

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Pokemon X/Y

Tearaway

The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds

Best Casual Game

Animal Crossing: New Leaf

Disney Infinity

Plants vs. Zombies 2: It's About Time

Skylanders Swap Force

Best Voice Actor

Troy Baker as Joel in The Last of Us

Troy Baker as Booker DeWitt in BioShock Infinite

Steven Ogg as Trevor Philips in Grand Theft Auto 5

Willem Dafoe as Nathan Dawkins in Beyond: Two Souls

Best Voice Actress

Ashely Johnson as Ellie in The Last of Us

Courtnee Draper as Elizabeth in BioShock Infinite

Camilla Luddington as Lara Croft in Tomb Raider

Ellen Page as Jodie Holmes in Beyond: Two Souls

Best Soundtrack

BioShock Infinite

Grand Theft Auto 5

Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch

The Last of Us

Best Song in a Game

"ADHD" by Kendrick Lamar (Grand Theft Auto 5)

"Sleepwalking" by The Chain Gang of 1974 (Grand Theft Auto 5)

"Survival" by Eminem (Call of Duty: Ghosts)

"Will the Circle be Unbroken" by Courtnee Draper & Troy Baker (BioShock Infinite)

Most Anticipated Game

South Park: The Stick of Truth

Destiny

Watch Dogs

Titanfall

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt

Watch the event as it streams live via the official Spike TV website. Are there games that you believe should be on this list that haven't made it? Leave your comments below.