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Games of the (Last) Generation

PlayMagazine writes: "The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One may be settling in nicely post-launch, but it’s easy to forget that the best part of the last decade has been spent getting stuck into their predecessors, with countless hours lost by players across Canada to some of the best games ever crafted. With so many incredible experiences to be had in that time, it’s likely that all but the most dedicated of game-gurus among you will have missed out on some real classics, but this dissection of the very best PS3 and Xbox 360 games (so far – let’s not forget there’s life in the old dogs yet!) should help you figure out which gems are missing from your collection!"

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Next ‘BioShock’ Game Changes Leaders After Development Turmoil

The fourth game in the ‘BioShock’ series has been in development for more than a decade

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toxic-inferno167d ago

Bioshock is one of my favourites franchises. I love all 3 games and have played each several times. I even have a room in my house that is loosely decorated around the theme of Bioshock (with a Lighthouse, coral models and postcards styled as though they are from both Rapture and Columbus).

And yet I am going to find it extremely difficult to get even remotely excited about any future episode in the series after all the problems this has had in its development cycle.

Leave the franchise alone. Remaster them again if you have to. Then put whatever talent you have to use on something brand new.

Furesis167d ago

Since ken levine isn't involved i'm not surprised what's going on. i'm more excited for his next game which looks like bioshock. Yet he still works under take2 and they are making bioshock 4 without him, strange situation.

toxic-inferno167d ago

Yes. Judas. Looks brilliant, but it's one of those games that seems to never have had a release date. Instead it's had release windows that keep getting pushed back.

Once it's ready, I'll be there for it though. Ken Levine is an excellent developer.

I get the feeling he dissolved Irrational Games simply so that 2k couldn't tell him what to do. It seems it will pay off, but I feel sorry for those who worked as part of Irrational before it was dissolved, who hadn't independently made a name for themselves.

ActualWhiteMan167d ago

He didn’t even want to make 2, that’s why they did it without him.

Rebel_Scum167d ago

tbh it wouldnt be a Bioshock game without development hell. They all had it.

Michiel1989166d ago

bioshock 2 was 2.5 years after 1, so much of a development hell it was......

-Foxtrot167d ago

"Remaster them again if you have to"

Well apparently they were doing a remake but that got cancelled

Relientk77167d ago

It sucks this game is in development hell because I love BioShock and would love a 4th game. I hope it turns out great, but I guess we'll see.

P_Bomb167d ago

Love Bioshock. It’s too bad what’s going on. At least we have Judas.

Yui_Suzumiya166d ago (Edited 166d ago )

It's been in development hell since 2014. This is nothing new. It saddens me because it's one of my favorite series. At this point, Judas may end up releasing first.

BABI-PANGPANG166d ago

Bioshock 4 (if it ever comes out) will probably still look and play like a Bioshock game, but without Kevin, it might miss that spark that made the originals so special. Honestly, Judas might end up feeling more like the real spiritual successor.

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Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag Steam Page Update Lists New Features Pointing to Remake Improvements

Steam page update reveals new technical features for Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag, hinting at a possible remake.

Deeeeznuuuts190d ago

Fingers crossed, does seem like it's almost guaranteed, just wish they'd announce it already, seems like we've been hearing about it forever, I just want be some black flag! 😂

andy85190d ago

As much as I want it, please dont shadow drop it. My poor backlog 🤣

MetroidFREAK21190d ago

I'll only pick it up if Ubisoft gets rid of the internet requirement to install a physical disc. Release the game complete

Chard189d ago

This seems to be referring to updates to the current steam version. If a remake does get announced it will absolutely be sold separately

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Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag Voice Actor Teases A Remake

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag voice actor Matt Ryan has hinted at the possibility of the game receiving a remake.

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CrimsonWing69200d ago

Love that we just keep replaying games. Next-gen comes along we’ll get Assassin’s Creed Remake REMAKE…

RedDevils199d ago

These days, it's mostly remake and remasters. The only people that make new games are Indie and the Chinese games companies.

SPEAKxTHExTRUTH200d ago

People say they like the old style AC games yet when they made one nobody bought it. I prefer the RPG style AC games better personally so I’ll Skip Black Flag. Never understood why it’s so highly regarded in the first place.

FullmetalRoyale200d ago

Love(d) AC 4. Been replaying it recently, actually. Idk what their price will be for this release, but I can't see spending anything close to full price for it. Maybe years from now when I feel like another playthrough.

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