Shadow of Mordor is the ultimate Beastmaster in new DLC screens

Monolith detailed the first expansion to Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor today, Lord of the Hunt. The upcoming DLC introduces “more tales from Torvin, the Dwarven Hunter, as you work together to tame the beasts of Mordor and fight Sauron’s minions.” Lord of the Hunt also features new monsters and nemeses...

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There’s something off about this Assassin’s Creed: Unity trailer

The weird part of this Assassin’s Creed: Unity video is where Arno jumps through a rift in time and travels from French Revolution-era Paris to a Paris filled with electricity, zeppelins, machine guns and the Eiffel Tower. And possibly Nazis. That’s a 140-year jump. What the hell is happening here?...

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BioShock Infinite: Complete confirmed for Nov. 4, mostly

BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition is due out on November 4 for Xbox 360 and PS3, Take-Two’s second quarter 2015 financial report confirms, but there’s no mention of a PC launch date. Previously, 2K said BioShock Infinite: Complete Edition would be out for Xbox 360, PS3 and PC “later this...

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Joystiq Deals: MondoHub

Today on Joystiq Deals, we’re offering a definitive solution to your USB woes with the MondoHub, a 28-port USB hub that will power and charge all of your USB-enabled devices. The powerful yet compact MondoHub is regularly priced at $99, but can be yours today through Joystiq Deals for just...

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Steam Halloween Sale: Fallout, Walking Dead, much more

It’s that time of year again, when children dress up as monsters, adults fret over apples stuffed with razor blades and Valve slashes prices on numerous computer games right down to the bone. Yes, dear reader, the Steam Halloween Sale is now upon us. Highlights of the massive promotion include...

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Watch Dogs ships out 9 million units

Ubisoft has shipped 9 million copies of Watch Dogs, the company reported in its second quarter 2014-2015 financial report . In the first quarter of the fiscal year, just three months ago, Ubisoft announced that it had shipped 8 million copies of Watch Dogs. Ubisoft CEO Yves Guillemot called out...

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Endless Legend gets modding tools in new add-on

The team at Amplitude Studios is having a busy week, having just launched Dungeon of the Endless in full on Steam a few days ago. Now, it’s offering a “Shades of Alteration” add-on for another game in its strategy series, Endless Legend. The free DLC adds a Halloween-themed quest to...

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Spacebase DF-9 players get Hack n’ Slash free, and vice versa

Double Fine is issuing free copies of its hacking-themed PC puzzler Hack ‘n’ Slash to players who purchased Spacebase DF-9 during its Steam Early Access phase, and Hack ‘n’ Slash owners will likewise receive Spacebase DF-9 free of charge. The giveaway follows up on recent criticism players leveled at Spacebase...

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Joystiq Deals: TowerMadness and freebies galore

Joystiq Deals has a great collection of freebies for you today. First up is the Build Your Own iPhone Game Bundle, a free eight-week course that will walk you through the creative process and get your first mobile game up and running. If you’re in the market for a web...

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Halloween Horror Streams: Shadow of Condemned: Criminal Origins

Shadow of Mordor isn’t a scary game. Building up pressure in high stakes scenarios is something it excels at, but making with the scares? Not these orcs. Developer Monolith Productions probably just needed a break, though. It’s coming off a decade of smart, very scary games. Condemned: Criminal Origins looms...

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