NEWS: Murdered: Soul Suspect Achievements Revealed

All of the achievements have been released today, making up for a total of 1000 GS.

Xbox Achievements has posted all 48 achievements which are available to obtain in Square Enix's upcoming detective thriller; Murdered: Soul Suspect, which is to hit shelves June 3 in North America and June 6 throughout Europe on PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and Windows.

See below for a complete list of achievements and the gamerscore to be awarded, but be warned - spoilers may be included in some of the titles and descriptions.

Collector 1 (10G)

Collected an artifact.

Collector 10 (10G)

Collected 10 artifacts.

Collector 25 (10G)

Collected 25 artifacts.

Collector 50 (10G)

Collected 50 artifacts.

Collector 75 (10G)

Collected 75 artifacts.

Collector 100 (10G)

Collected 100 artifacts.

Collector 150 (10G)

Collected 150 artifacts.

Collector All (125G)

Collected all of the artifacts.

Ronan's Story (10G)

Learned about Ronan's life.

Baxter's Story (10G)

Learned about Baxter's life.

Rex's Story (10G)

Learned about Rex's life.

Cassandra's Story (10G)

Learned about Cassandra's life.

Julia's Story (10G)

Learned about Julia's life.

The Bell Killer's Story (10G)

Learned about the Bell Killer.

Salem's History (10G)

Discovered Salem's history.

The Witch Trials (10G)

Discovered information about the witch trials.

Codex (10G)

Discovered the meaning of the supernatural graffiti.

A Watery Grave (20G)

Uncovered the Watery Grave ghost story.

The Bell Tower Banshee (20G)

Uncovered The Bell Tower Banshee ghost story.

The Stalwart Specter (20G)

Uncovered The Stalwart Specter ghost story.

The Heirloom (20G)

Uncovered The Heirloom ghost story.

Man in the Box (20G)

Uncovered the Man in the Box ghost story.

Terror on the Tracks (20G)

Uncovered The Terror on the Tracks ghost story.

Ashes to Ashes (20G)

Uncovered the Ashes to Ashes ghost story.

Eternal Flame (20G)

Uncovered the Eternal Flame ghost story.

Discover Remove (10G)

Used Remove for the first time.

Discover Reveal (10G)

Used Reveal for the first time.

Possess the Cat (10G)

Possessed the Cat.

Mindreader (10G)

Used Mind Read for the first time.

Poltergeist (10G)

Used Poltergeist for the first time.

Interrogator (10G)

Interrogated a ghost for the first time.

Exorcist (20G)

Defeated a demon.

Investigator (10G)

Completed the first investigation.

Teleporter (10G)

Teleported for the first time.

The Missing Body (20G)

Helped Ingrid find peace.

Amnesia (20G)

Helped Julie find peace.

Carnage (20G)

Helped Brad find peace.

Scorned (20G)

Helped Katy find peace.

10 Secret Achievements

9 X 25G

1 X 150G

NEWS: RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Coming To PC

Atari has reassured players there will be a PC release of RollerCoaster Tycoon 4.

With the recent announcement that RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 Mobile will be arriving on iOS this summer, many dedicated fans of the franchise have had their concerns regarding an actual PC release - Atari has since eased any anxieties, promising the PC version to be a "completely different game".

Speaking with Digital Spy, Atari's Senior Director of Marketing Anthony Chien has discussed the PC release, saying:

"We can't share that much, but [PC] will definitely be a complete different game."

Chien then goes on to talk about fans of the series and Atari's priority of working on mobile before PC:

"There's a lot of diehard RC fans that want a PC experience, they want all different sorts of things. It's trying to deliver as much as we can. First is the mobile version, then it's the PC experience."

"I think a lot of people are vocal about wanting to see the PC version first before the mobile, but our strategy is mobile first."

RollerCoaster Tycoon 4 will be available on iOS during the summer with no specific date yet set, and will be priced at $2.99 (£1.80 / €2.15 approx).

NEWS: The Last of Us Movie Will Be An Adaptation

Naughty Dog has confirmed The Last of Us movie will be an adapation of the game's narrative.

After the recent announcement of an official The Last of Us movie, it has now been confirmed the narrative will be an adaptation of the story seen in the game. It was Naughty Dog's very own Neil Druckmann, who is also responsible for creating The Last of Us.

IGN spoke with Druckmann at the BAFTA Game Awards, saying:

"It's an adaptation of the story of The Last of Us."

"As far as where we go and how we make it fit into a film, how it takes into account the unique properties of film... we're not sure yet. We're only scratching the surface."

What we currently know is that Druckmann will be writing the script, whilst other talents working on the project include Naughty Dog's co-presidents Evan Wells and Christopher Balestra, game director Bruce Straley, and Spider-Man director Sam Raimi.

NEWS: Rockstar Sale Hits Steam

Sale to include Grand Theft Auto, Max Payne, L.A. Noire, among other well-known Rockstar titles.

Discounts of up to 80% are currently applied to Rockstar titles, and is to last until March 17 at 10AM PST. Bundles are also included in the sale, giving access to various DLC packs - for a full list of what's on offer, included the newly discounted price, see below.

L.A. Noire: The Complete Edition - £6.24 (-75%)

• L.A. Noire - £6.59 (-67%)
• DLC Bundle - £2.96 (-67%)

Grand Theft Auto Complete Pack - £6.99 (-80%)

• Grand Theft Auto III - £1.97 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto IV - £5.99 (-80%)
• Grand Theft Auto: Episodes From Liberty City - £4.94 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - £3.29 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - £1.97 (-67%)

Grand Theft Auto IV & Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - £5.99 (-80%)

• Grand Theft Auto IV - £6.59 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - £3.29 (-67%)

Grand Theft Auto Complete Edition - £7.49 (-75%)

• Grand Theft Auto IV - N/A
• The Lost and the Damned - N/A
• The Ballad of Gay Tony - N/A

Grand Theft Auto Trilogy - £4.24 (-75%)

• Grand Theft Auto III - £1.97 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto: Vice City - £1.97 (-67%)
• Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - £3.29 (-67%)

Max Payne Complete - £7.19 (-82%)

• Max Payne - £1.97 (-67%)
• Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne - £1.97 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3 - £4.94 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3 Rockstar Pass - £3.95 (-67%)

Max Payne 3 Complete - £5.39 (-80%)

• Max Payne 3 - £4.94 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Cemetery Map - £0.26 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Classic Max Payne Character - £0.16 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Deadly Force Burst - £0.16 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Deathmatch Made in Heaven Pack - £1.31 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Hostage Negotiation Pack - £1.31 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Local Justice Pack - £0.99 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Painful Memories Pack - £1.31 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Pill Bottle Item - £0.16 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Silent Killer Loadout Pack - £0.26 (-67%)
• Max Payne 3: Special Edition Pack - £0.26 (-67%)

Max Payne Bundle - £2.49 (-75%)

• Max Payne - £1.97 (-67%)
• Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne - £1.97 (-67%)

Bully: Scholarship Edition - £3.30 (-67%)

Midnight Club 2 - £1.97 (-67%)

Manhunt - £1.97 (-67%)

RETRO REVIEW: Thunder Fox

Thunder Fox might be one of the most under-rated gems in the retro scene.

Arcade | MegaDrive/Genesis | Xbox | PS2

[Please note: this review is based on the console port]

Originally an arcade game, Thunder Fox was ported to the Mega Drive / Genesis and whilst it doesn't hold up to the original release, it's worth playing due the sheer amount of fun to be had.

In a world now full of terrorists who's mission it is to destroy all peace, it's up to two men simply known as Thunder and Fox to bring a sense or order back to civilization. To do this, they must take on violent enemies wielding all types of weapons ranging from simple knives to gigantic tanks and helicopters.

Honestly, there's not much to the narrative, but it doesn't really matter - games like this don't need a strong storyline to push the player forward. It's purely fast-paced action with an intent on giving the player a good time through addictive and often-challenging gameplay.

The first level, showcasing the machine-gun and some
 of the more easier to kill enemies.

You have the option to choose between Thunder or Fox - it doesn't matter who you pick, there's no real difference except the colour of their clothes. Essentially, Thunder Fox is a side-scrolling shooter with hints of platforming - as soon as you start the game, you're put straight into the action - wielding just a knife you must take on hordes of enemies coming from both sides of the screen, much like Kung Fu on NES.

An encounter with Gonza, a pike-wielding
boss who gives you no mercy.

The knife is the only weapon that you can use throughout the entire game without having to worry about ammo, although it would be nice to give players the option to throw the knife instead of using it as purely a melee weapon, which can often be dangerous as you have to go (extremely) close up to an enemy to effectively stab them.

However, every level offers various guns at some point, whether it be from an enemy drop or hidden in a wooden box - these weapons include a machine gun, a flamethrower, a rocker launcher, and grenades. Each weapon has its advantages, for example the machine gun's bullets can travel far, making it easy to dispose of those pesky shooters hiding behind cover, whilst a blast from the rocket launcher will easily blow up a group of enemies.

Escaping an exploding "Air Fortress" - lots of
explosive sprites included.

All weapons come with a certain amount of ammo, so it's advised to tactically use the bullets when you really need them - it's not worth wasting ammo on one-hit enemies that could easily be killed with your knife or jump attack. The jump attack is actually an extremely effective way of getting through the game - during a jump, you become almost invincible for some reason, making it easy to plant your feet into the face of terrorists whilst taking no damage what so ever.

With a total of six stages, Thunder Fox is generally short, and it's to be expected considering it was originally an arcade game. Each stage is accompanied with a boss battle including a helicopter, a tank, a spear-wielding maniac, and so on - each subscribe to a certain attack pattern, which when memorised, can make these encounters fairly easy to overcome.

You'll have a lot of fun playing this game, and if you're up for a real challenge, it's worth cranking up the difficulty to the max - no matter how you play, Thunder Fox offers gameplay that resembles a combination of Contra and Altered Beast. This is one of those games that didn't get much attention when released due to other more popular titles taking up the limelight, but it's certainly worth playing - you won't regret it.  retroreview

7/10

NEWS: HMV Will No Longer Sell Pre-Owned Games - 70% Discounts Applied

With plans of no longer selling pre-owned games, HMV has given a massive 70% discount to all stock in an attempt to get rid of it.

Games across all platforms including Xbox One and PS4 are currently on discount throughout the UK at seemingly every HMV store. The retailer wants to eradicate pre-owned content, so to speed up that process, a decision was made to apply a large-scale sale.

It's not yet clear why HMV wish to remove pre-owned games from their stores, but this is a fantastic opportunity to bag some bargains before all stock is gone, which at a discount that high, shouldn't take too long.

HMV Chester tweeted a photo displaying the 70% discount on CDs, DVDs, Blu-Rays, and merchandise - its not confirmed if all outlets are also offering sales on other goods besides video-games. Get spending!

NEWS: Mario Kart 8 Limited Edition Bundle Announced For Europe

Nintendo has revealed a limited edition package of the latest Mario Kart title on Wii U.

A short video (see below) posted by Nintendo has detailed various goodies you are able to get your hands on upon purchasing the limited edition release of Mario Kart 8, which is to hit shelves May 30 in Europe. 

Included is a replica of the famous blue/spiny shell, a deadly weapon seen throughout the Mario Kart series since Mario Kart 64, which when used travels to the racer in first place and essentially jeopardises their victory.

Also inside is a shell keyring, a t-shirt sporting the Bullet Bill enemy, and finally a copy of the game itself - the bundle will cost £59.99, with pre-orders now available. Visit the Nintendo store for more details on other bundles.

REVIEW: Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance

Whilst taking a departure from the core values of most Metal Gear games, Revengeance is an interesting take on the Raiden character.

Developer: Platinum Games | Publisher: Konami| Genre: Action

PlayStation 3 | Xbox 360 | Windows PC

Offering a generally fun overall experience, Rising stands on its own as an action game with some extremely corny one-liners.

Taking place after the events of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots (MGS4), a lot has changed - 'The Patriots' are no more due to numerous Private Military Companies (PMC's) destroying the specialist organisation. Now, the world is riddled with PMC groups who have created cyborg technology capable of manufacturing soldiers equipped with superhuman abilities, including Raiden himself.

Raiden is now working for a PMC group known as Maverick Securities consisting of various specialists in certain fields such as military and computer technology. Whilst some PMC's are trying to bring good to the world, many are doing the exact opposite - this is where Desperado Enterprises comes in, who's mission it is to encourage war so they can take advantage of its various rewards including money and further evolution of technology.

Raiden is hired to protect the African Prime Minister N'mani - who wishes to see the world at peace, specifically Africa, this doesn't go down very well with Desperado Enterprises, who eventually ambush Raiden and N'mani. This is essentially where the game starts - you're put in control of Raiden once again who is hell-bent on hunting down the attacker, however this as you will find out, is not the biggest problem Raiden faces by any means.

Right from the start, you're put straight into the action, which is quickly followed by a tutorial if you wish to go over any of the gameplay mechanics - this is advised as whilst this game might seem like a straight up action game, more tactics are involved than initially meets the eye. One of the first abilities you'll come across is the option to utilize Raiden's 'Ninja Run', which is an effective way of dodging enemy bullets and overcoming physical obstacles - ultimately this is a lazy way of maneuvering the landscapes as you won't be required to do anything except hold down a single button.

Expanding on his ways with a sword in Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (MGS2), Raiden is now equipped with a high-frequency blade that has the ability to slice through practically anyone and anything that gets in its way. Raiden can enter a trance-like state, in which you are able to slash through enemies at an extremely rapid pace, making for massive damage and long combos - this is a great way of disposing the more difficult enemies and looks visually awesome as splatters of blood shower the environment around you.

Occasionally you'll have the chance to explore the game's very minor stealth elements, which consist of sneaking up behind enemies and taking them down in a quick series of attacks - this is something you should explore as it saves a lot time, making for a better rank at the end of battles and/or chapters. You will be given a rank based on various aspects including damage taken, time spent, the amount of combos and so forth - this often encourages replaying a certain chapter, especially if you're into getting the best possible outcomes, it's also a good opportunity to claim bragging rights if you manage to get an S rank throughout the entire game.

Enemies range from some pretty simple cyborgs who don't put up much of a challenge at all, more of practice in preparation for the enemies further on in the game, including Metal Gear's themselves - boss fights have a strange learning curve as some of the earlier fights are often more difficult than the later ones. Either way, most boss encounters are both enjoyable to play out and visually striking as most villains are throughout the entire Metal Gear franchise. review1

Whilst Rising is a massive departure from the stealth espionage elements seen throughout the Metal Gear franchise, it shouldn't put gamers off too much - as an action game, it does its job very well offering some over the top sequences, including jumping on moving missiles and taking down a helicopter. If you're a veteran of the series, Rising could come as a shock due to the sheer amount of difference, but once you've seen past that, you'll have a generally good time plowing through enemies, accompanied with a healthy amount of challenging gameplay.

7/10

NEWS: EU Nintendo eShop Update - March 4 2014

This week's update includes multiple new releases and a special Luigi-themed sale.

Nintendo has detailed the latest eShop update for European users, including Pac-Man, Puzzle Quest, and more. Temporary discounts on Luigi-related titles such as New Super Luigi U and Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros. are also included until March 13. See below for new releases and special offers.

New Releases

Pac-Man And The Ghostly Adventures

3DS / Wii U

£28.49 / €34.99 (3DS)

£36.99 / €44.99 (Wii U)

Life with Horses 3D

3DS

£24.99 / €29.99

Tappingo

3DS

£2.49 / €2.99

Vacation Adventures: Park Ranger

3DS

£4.49 / €4.99

Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords

3DS

£7.19 / €7.99

Renegade 

Wii U

£3.49 / €4.99

Special Offers (Luigi Promotion)

Mario & Luigi Dream Team Bros.

3DS

£27.99 / €31.99

New Super Luigi U 

Wii U

£13.49 / €14.99

Super Mario Bros.

3DS / Wii U

£1.74 / €2.49

NEWS: New Tony Hawk Game Will Be On Mobile Devices

Tony Hawk has revealed his next skateboarding game is to be mobile-exclusive.

During an interview with Bloomberg, pro skateboarder Tony Hawk has confirmed the next Tony Hawk game is to release on mobile devices with no intention of console versions, although its assumed the game will also be available on various tablets.

Hawk said: "We're never gone exclusively in that direction yet so I'm excited because with the amount of time people are spending on their phones and tablets playing games, we've never had our own game in that space so I'm excited to provide one finally."

Back in October 2013, Hawk expressed his interest in making a mobile game, so the decision to go exclusive should come as no surprise. Recently, he did confirm himself and Activision are working on a game together.

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Diddy Kong Confirmed

Donkey Kong's smaller nephew is to enter Smash universe once again.

Producer Masahiro Sakurai has revealed Diddy Kong will join the roster in the upcoming Wii U / 3DS title - the reveal was part of a post in the Miiverse.

We've increased Diddy Kong's flexibility this time. This picture shows how far his punches stretch during his strong side attack.

Originally brought to the battle in Super Smash Bros. Brawl on the Wii, Diddy Kong had the ability to cling onto walls as well as being able to maneuver around the arenas through his lightweight exterior and speedy attributes. 

However, aided with a picture (seen above) showcasing a stretch side attack, Sakurai goes on to say how his team has "increased Diddy Kong's flexibility."

NEWS: Basement Crawl Gets Release Date

PS4 exclusive title Basement Crawl will hit virtual shelves next week.

A recent press release has revealed the game will be available February 25 in North America and February 26 throughout Europe. An earlier date was originally planned but due to various delays, had to be pushed further back.

CEO of Bloober Team Piotr Babieno said "After our slight delay, we're truly excited to deliver a completed and enhanced Basement Crawl to the more than 5.3 million PlayStation 4 owners around the world."

Basement Crawl utilizes the core gameplay mechanics of the Bomberman franchise and adds "creepy characters and blood-curdling environments.", up to four players can play locally, whilst eight are able to compete online across nine maps using four different classes.

NEWS: World of Warcraft Boosting Could Cost $60 (£35)

Players could reach level 90 in a few simple button clicks, according to a screenshot taken from a test server.

Can't be bothered to put in the hours of reaching the current max level? Soon, you'll be given the option to climb the ranks with a payment of $60 / £35.

A screenshot posted on MMO-Champion clearly shows the option to boost characters through the online shop, this comes as no real surprise as Blizzard recently announced players would be able to utilize a boosting service, but hadn't revealed a price.

Other micro-transitions include changing factions, switching races, and changing your name, among others. Players can also purchase various pets and mounts.

NEWS: New NBA Jam Game Becomes Highly Possible

Very brief details regarding a new NBA Jam has emerged from EA.

EA Sports has tweeted today requesting users to retweet if "you're ready for a new NBA JAM!", with no indication if the game will be another reboot or a remake of the original arcade game.

Originally released in 1993, players competed in 2v2 matches and would become one of the first basketball games featuring fully licenced teams and players.

In 2010, EA Canada published a reboot of the game using the same name; NBA Jam - since then, an enhanced version of the game known as the On Fire Edition, which included improved graphics, gameplay, and audio.

NEWS: Yoshi's New Island 3DS Bundle Coming Soon

Previously spotted as a listing, Nintendo has confirmed the bundle is real and will release the same day as Yoshi's New Island.

First seen as an online listing on base.com, it has been confirmed that the bundle is very real and will be hitting shelves March 14 - the same day as the release of the upcoming Yoshi's New Island.

Retailing for £199, you'll get the 3DS XL model as well as the game, which has been produced by Takashi Tezuka - the creative director for the original Yoshi's Island all the way back in 1995.

The game will feature similar gameplay to the original release and maintains that distinctive art style most players have enjoyed in the past.

NEWS: Super Smash Bros. 4 - Mother Brain Confirmed

Although the brain isn't a playable character, it has been confirmed as an assist trophy to help players in battle.

Speaking in the Miiverse, Masahiro Sakurai has confirmed the final boss in the Metroid series is to make an appearance in the next Smash Bros game.

Mother Brain will  randomly appear mid-battle - upon arrival, the player can utilize it to cause damage to the opponent using its various abilities.

Sakurai's official description of Mother Brain is:

"Housed within the Control Capsule! Protected by Rinkas! Eyeball armed with a Laser Brain Attack!! The massive Assist Trophy Mother Brain joins the collection!!"

In more Smash Bros news, it was recently confirmed the Pokemon Lucario will be available as a playable fighter.

NEWS: Dead Island Epidemic Beta Begins Soon

Deep Silver has confirmed the beta will start soon but with no specific date mentioned as of yet.

Players are encouraged to sign up now if they want to gain access to the beta, which is to start shortly - sign ups are taking place at the official website.

Dead Island Epidemic takes a departure from the last two games, which had players taking on hordes of Zombies using first person mechanics - instead you'll be tackling the undead from a top-down point of view with a more arcade style and overall feel.

The official blurb says "Dead Island Epidemic is a fast-paced action game where players will duke it our over supply points, using an arsenal of crafted weaponry, a bevy of devastating powers, and good old-fashion teamwork."

Deep Silver seems to be proud to introduce a new genre in the industry too, known as the ZOMBA - Zombie Online Multiplayer Battle Adventure. This will introduce various features including Battle Royale, in which 3 teams of 4 must work together in order to gain supplies, holding down particular areas of the map, all whilst gunning down oncoming Zombie hordes.

The game is to be PC exclusive and is to release through Steam, there is no release date as of yet - if you want to take part in the upcoming beta, be sure to sign up now as places could be limited.

NEWS: Child of Light Release Date Announced

Ubisoft's turn-based RPG has been given an April release date.

Only available through digital download, Child of Light is to hit the market April 30 on Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4, Wii U, and PC, which is to be priced at £11.99.

Generally not known for creating RPGs, Ubisoft has definitely gone in a new direction with this upcoming title.

Players will take the role of Aurora who wakes up in the world of Lemuria - upon arriving, it becomes apparent the sun, moon and stars have been stolen by the Black Queen. From then on, it becomes Aurora's mission to bring peace back to the world.

NEWS: New Drakengard 3 Trailer Released

Square Enix has uploaded the latest trailer for its upcoming action J-RPG.

Senior Product Manager Sakura Minamida for Square Enix has posted a new video detailing parts of the game's narrative and characters along with some gameplay players can expect to engage in upon release.

Already on shelves in Japan, Europe will gain access May 21, whilst North America has a date of May 20 - the video's blurb describes the game as a "medieval world where six sisters wield special magical abilities at the "Intoners."

Expect to take part in vast battles with anything ranging from a pack of simple Wolves to a gigantic Dragon, complete with numerous abilities and magic spells. Check out the latest trailer below, which also reveals the English voice acting for the first time.

NEWS: Warface Xbox 360 Beta Begins Today

Crytek has opened the beta doors today on the Xbox 360 to those who signed up through the game's website.

Whilst the beta is currently live, you can still sign up for your chance to get involved via the Warface website, those willing to participate must be from any of the following regions/countries - Germany, Spain, Nordic, United Kingdom, United Stats, New Zealand, and Australia.

Also, Major Nelson of Xbox has put up a competition which will allow a further 50 players into the beta - you can enter HERE.

Warface is a free-to-play (with the required Xbox LIVE gold subscription) co-op shooter, which heavily relies on team work taking advantage of the numerous classes that are available, including Rifleman, Medic, Engineer, and Sniper.