Turn 10 Studios announced a Racing Game of the Year Edition for Forza Motorsport 5 by way of IGN, scheduled to arrive on July 22, 2014 for Xbox One for $60/£50/€70.

Given how much DLC there is for the game, you'd be inclined to think a decent amount of it would wind up included, but no, not really. On top of the core content, this package comes with the ten-car Top Gear pack plus the Road America and Long Beach tracks, and a third track that hasn't yet been announced. Thing is, both of those tracks can be downloaded for free.

Not a compelling enough offer, if you ask me. I get why they wouldn't want to include everything from the $49.99 Forza 5 Car Pass here -- there's money to be made, after all, and the content rollout hasn't even ended yet -- but don't release the game of the year edition so soon, then.

Forza 5 Racing Game of the Year Edition Revealed [IGN]

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Michelle Quillen of Fanboys Anonymous has all the details about Capcom's latest announced titles, including platform debuts, game improvements, release dates, and the playable games that will be available at this year's E3.



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Remember when everyone was mad at the idea of a game console that comes with an always on, always watching and listening camera? Well thanks to this Watch Dogs easter egg, we have a nice visual representation of what the NSA has probably been watching since November.

Discovered by Eurogamer, you can find the Easter egg at any time after unlocking the bunker hideout in Watch Dogs. By flipping through the random ctOS video logs, you can come across a 20-something male having a particularly rage-filled gaming session. In the upper-hand corner, you can see the video feed is being provided courtesy of the "Kinekt" camera.

Watch Dogs - Kinect Easter Egg - Eurogamer [Eurogamer]

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VideoGameWriter's Will Harrison: Capcom may be returning to the well once again with Ultra Street Fighter IV, the fifth iteration in the popular fighting game series. This doesn't mean that said well has dried up. With five new characters, gameplay enhancements, a laundry list of balance updates, and a nifty 'upload to YouTube' feature, Ultra Street Fighter IV does more than enough to keep the 'best fighting game of the last decade' crown in Capcom's trophy case.



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After a busy 2014 start, Matt Higby, Creative Director for PlanetSide 2 announced that at E3 and MLG Anaheim (June 20th through 22nd) we will have the chance to try the very first handson playable version of PlanetSide 2 on PS4.



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SegmentNext - "Mojang makes it clear - You cannot make money from Minecraft. Either go 100% donation or prepare yourself for lawsuit".



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Expression Studios is releasing an exciting new adventure game that takes its inspiration from not only the genre's nineties heyday, but the silent movie era. Grab It has the preview.



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GodisaGeek: "Its been fun, but now its time for Nachos week of E3 predictions to come to a close. For his final trick, hes taken a look at some of the more creative predictions the GodisaGeek team have come up, and has picked a few that he believes may be possible."



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DSOGaming writes: "Beefjack was kind enought to provide us with a copy of Concursion; Puuba's new title that combines lots of different genres into one game. Concursion mixes together the worlds of platformer, shooter, hack-n-slash, jetpack and maze racer/ puzzlers as players pull off feats of tight aerial acrobatics, run, jump, fly, fight and occasionally dance through the kingdom on their quest to put a stop to Bigunbad (the bad guy of the game that has kidnapped a princess)."



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DHGF: Episode 4 is kind of a step back. It feels like its on rails, and has very few important decisions to make. Even the ones you do make alter your overall path only slightly. The plot here is about digging into the underworld, which kind of feels like what weve been doing all along anyway. I hope this isnt a sign of the series losing its steam, but rather just them setting us up for some major action in the upcoming finale. Either way, I look forward to the inevitable release of Episode 5.



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Larian Studios has announced that the release date for the upcoming, co-op fantasy RPG, Divinity: Original Sin, has moved back slightly



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Issues regarding the LGBT community around the world have been popping up constantly in the news. It seems that no matter what stance you have on it, there is an army of people ready to fight you and another ready to fight for you. But the internet is different. Its far more liberal and outspoken than most places, and as such the people beliefs create a larger flame. There are also companies of all types seeking to take their stand on it, either for belief or profit, and video game companies are no exception.



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EA is teasing the heroes of Dragon Age: Inquisition leading up to the games big reveal at E3. Today is The Iron Bull, who is a large, muscular, fighting machine and also a companion.



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Today, CD Projekt Red released a new trailer for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, entitled The Sword of Destiny. The trailer includes some interesting information and glimpses into both the story and gameplay. Also, the end of the trailer included a hidden message, the transcript of which will be right here!



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VRFocus - This is a dream for many of us. Youre at E3. Youre not sitting at home, cursing the computer screen as the livestream buffers once again, but actually sitting in the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, waiting for Sony Computer Entertainments (SCE) E3 press briefing to start. Around you, esteemed members of the media gather and start to shuffle laptops and bags under chairs. In front of you SCE executives find their places, with the likes of Kaz Hirai and Andrew house calmly chattering away. The lights begin to fade and anticipated cheers rise up around you. E3 2014 is about to begin.



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Like most genres of games, first-person shooters have evolved and changed quite a bit over the course of their existence. From the secret filled arenas of the genres progenitors to the linear corridor crawls with over-the-top set pieces of today and everywhere in between, games classified as first-person shooters have varied quite a bit over the years. Dark Raid is an indie FPS from developer Vector Games that aims to return to the design and gameplay of more classic shooters and get away from the tropes of the modern FPS landscape. Though in theory Dark Raid does successfully evoke many of the elements one would associate with older shooters, the results are not exactly what you might be hoping for.



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GG3 writes: "Currently one of several deals on Steam right now, Orion: Dino Horde is free to play this weekend and will actually extend that for a few more days. Additionally, the game itself is up at a staggering 93% discount."



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Nathaniel Liles writes: "Nekro is the exact opposite of a survival horror game to the point where the player must actively seek out dead people. Oh, and also, by the way, in addition to that, as well You eat them. Well You dont always eat them. Sometimes you make them explode into bat minions. Blood bat minions. I enjoy this game."



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Oh hey, it's your friendly neighborhood Spider-Man. Your very, very friendly neighborhood Spider-Man.

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DHGF: Dark Souls II was slow to grab me, but once it did, it would not let go. The story is paper thin, the graphics do some very weird things that make it feel rushed, and some of the voice acting will make you mute the sound, but the gameplay is the main attraction, and the gameplay shines for the most part. If you are looking for a good challenge to sink your teeth into, I can give Dark Souls II a solid recommendation.



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Paradox Interactive has released a follow up to their turn-based strategy Warlock: Master of the Arcane. How does it compare?



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RT @DreamCorridor @noobde Are you guys using Unreal Engine 3 or 4? EB: Using our highly self-customized version of Unreal 3. 60fps 1080p!



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Join Geoff, Michael, and Ray as they explore and watch Ryan play "The Forest."



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The AH crew is back playing Let's Play Minecraft! This week they play "Bodyguards," and attempt to protect villagers.



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Look at Dontnod, going from denying bankruptcy claims to working on a new game in partnership with Square Enix. We know little else.

"We're very excited to be working with Square Enix on our new game," Dontnod CEO Oskar Guilbert said. "It's a twist on traditional story-driven games and we can't wait to share more with you soon."

I thought Remember Me was sort of neato, so it's nice to see Dontnod be given another shot,

Remember Me developer working on Square Enix game [Develop]

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Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman will be the latest player to grace the cover of the Madden series—he'll be on the cover of Madden NFL 15 when it comes out in August.

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With just under three weeks away from the titles launch, Ubisoft Montpelliers has released a brand new video diary on upcoming Puzzle-Adventure Valiant Hearts: The Great War.



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J.C. Wigriff's new article on Fextralife outlines the ridiculousness of the fan backlash over the Dark Souls II DLC announcement.



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Continue Play's Anthony McDonald takes a look at Ubisoft's latest installment in the Splinter Cell franchise



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Murdered: Soul Suspect is an interesting game. It is not AAA nor it is indie. It sits somewhere in the middle in a sort of limbo. This is symbolically poignant considering the game is about ghosts who exist somewhere in between the afterlife and the physical world. Like the spectral beings, this title feels a bit out of place within the current gaming landscape. This isnt a detriment to it as it ultimately delivers an enjoyable and somewhat unique experience.



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"Yacht Club Games, the developers behind Shovel Knight, have announced the release date of their highly anticipated indie title" -- Nintendo Enthusiast.



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The animated short film Last Breath plays like a fever dream—or really, more like a nightmare. In a city run by a corporate mascot, one man realizes that he has become a social outcast because he's one of the few humans who still breathes.

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Japanese Twitter user Urihcim really wanted to turn into Anna from Frozen. She gave it her best shot, and this is the result. The freaky result, that is.

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OnlySP: During the intermission period of the livestream for The Witcher 3 that occurred today, some new music was played for the game and by golly is it good. There's a total of four songs to listen to.



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Advanced Warfare is building itself up to be the Call of Duty title that might stands apart from its predecessors, by bringing a brand new style of gameplay to the franchise, thanks to its brand new engine. Today MWEB GameZone will be taking a look at what exactly Sledgehammer have to say regarding their 'new engine' as well as 9 new screen shots that have just been released.



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Original Gamer: "With E3 a week away and none of the staff attending, Harlem and O.G. discuss what may happen at this year's E3. The two also talk about the Slender Man stabbings, Glenn Beck being wrong about Watch Dogs and some of the recent announcements already made."



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IGN's Mufaddal Fakhruddin peers into his crystal ball to find out what could happen at the industry's largest gaming event.



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A complete walkthrough of Wolfenstein: The New Order



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Inazuma Eleven Online, the MMO Fantasy Soccer game based on the popular kid's anime has finally been released in Japan. Similar DS/3DS titles made by Level-5, you use your mouse to move your players, as well as allowing passes, shoots, dribbles and blocks to be made. It also shares the same simple RPG such as leveling up your character, MP, equipment, stats, and simple strategies to beat your opponent.



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Nathaniel Liles writes: "There are a ton of turn-based RPGs on Kickstarter and IndieGogo, each with the clearly set goal of bringing classic RPG elements into the modern age of computers and stuff. Each one of these, as you may have noticed, doesnt do much to revolutionize much of anything. The landscape of gaming hasnt changed quite yet, and many of these dime-a-dozen RPGs dont amount to much of anything, but theres always hope."



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Carl Williams writes, "The Legend of Zelda series is legendary in gaming, and for good reason. Nintendo hit the right formula at the right time and were able to keep the series alive and well for decades now. Gamers love it. That is why we are proud to bring news about a new game that is in the Legend of Zelda vein, A Wizards Lizard: Immortal Edition by Lost Decade Games for Windows, Linux and Mac."



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The game itself feels like a lost, wandering soul, in that it really tries hard to be something special, but falls a little shy due to a perpetual unevenness.



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This week Micah(@MABManz) creator of the recently kickstarted Combat Core and Kahlief(@Kahjahkins) from The Spawn Point Blog/Spawn on me Podcast join Mike(@Assaultsuit), Tiny(@Tiny415)and Aaron (@Ind1fference) to talk about: E3, Mario Kart 8, 1001 Spikes, Murdered Soul Suspect, Worms Battlegrounds, The Wolf Among Us, Combat Core, Spawn Point Blog, Maleficent, Godzilla, Robocop, Year of Yoshi, Retron 5, Max Curse of Brotherhood, Amazing Frog, Ouya, Mortal Kombat X, The Last Dragon, Alex Kidd, Watch_Dogs, Transistor, Knack, Jack Tretton, Shake Shack, SpeedRunners, Elysium, Pacific Rim, UFC Demo and more.



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EA Sports 'FIFA World' is really the next logical step in sports games, and it would be shocking if a similar platform doesn't roll out for NFL, NHL, MLB, and NBA in the near future. The game is fun, fast paced, addictive and best of all free. If you like soccer, especially international soccer you owe it to yourself to check out 'FIFA World.'



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The story of Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor begins on the night of Sauron's return to re-take The Black Gate. Here are ten need to know facts about The Black Gate of Mordor.



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The main thing that sets Among The Sleep apart from other titles is the fact youre nothing compared to the enemy. Even in games like Outlast, where you have nothing to defend yourself with, you still find yourself as a match for the enemy; youre always stronger or faster or smarter, but in Among The Sleep you play as a baby, a freaking baby, youre not as strong fast or smart, youre just a baby, a wobbly legged baby.



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OnlySP: The Floor Is Jelly deserves to be in an art gallery for its wonderfully designed levels, but with occasional framerate drops and difficult controls, this games ingenious puzzles are let down by its loose platforming.



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OnlySP: In the wake of recent successes such as Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons and Gone Home, there have seemingly been numerous attempts to capture the lightning in the bottle that those games did. You could probably load up Steam right now and find several games with simple gameplay mechanics that are short, narrative driven experiences. Having truly enjoyed these types of experiences recently, I was excited when I loaded up A Story About My Uncle. While actually playing the game is arguably more fun than games such as Brothers and Gone Home, the narrative is so poor that it actually detracts from the overall experience.



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GamesFiends' Zeth takes a look at the indie platformer looking to capture the misty-eyed retro feeling of classics like Banjo and Mario 64 in this in-depth review.



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"Kudos are in order, then, for the makers of Wolfenstein: The New Order, who seem to have little hesitation in embracing the goofiness of the past, choosing not to reboot the series with the grim self-importance of a Call of Duty but with the same outlandish spirit of the original. There most likely exists a version of this game that is a brutal, realistic depiction of the horrors of the Second World War: this isn't it. This is a game in which a D-Day-esque beach landing sees giant laser-firing robots stomping across the sand."



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Excerpt: "Despite what the trailers or even the alpha demo would have you believe, Among the Sleep is more adventure game than true horror. For most of your time playing, youll be left alone, solving very basic puzzles that involve finding one or a set of items that fit a very specific slot such as a key, or group of owl toys that then allow you to proceed to the next area. Youll walk or crawl around, and are able to manipulate drawers, chairs, doors, and cabinets by using the mouse to click and pull items. A majority of the game involves repeating these mechanics, especially moving an object to climb to a certain height to open a door or reach a new area."



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3rd-strike: "Qbeh-1 is the perfect game to wake up to with a morning cup of coffee in your hands or to relax with when youve come home from a busy day at school or work. The game is charming, the puzzles are engaging, the visuals are outstanding and the soundtrack is just sublime. Its hard to tell from the description and screenshots if Qbeh-1 is truly a game for you as it relies heavily on the fact that the gameplay and soundtrack pulls you right in so I advise you to just experience it yourself."



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If you know anything about me, you know how much I love trippy things, and this PS4 title One Way Trip looks like it's going to be right up my alley. It's headed straight for PS4 and PS Vita when it debuts next year in 2015, but for right now we've got this bizarre, dreamlike trailer to drool over and a few tidbits about what to expect from the game in the meantime.

One Way Trip follows you and your brother Barry as you discover you've been poisoned by the water you've been drinking. An attack on the nation's water supply has ravaged a large portion of society, who find themselves left with a whopping six hours left to live. And it can't be a comforting "wait for the sweet embrace of death" six hours, either. You're tripping balls the entire time. That's right. You're forced to piece together the last few moments of your life while hallucinating. And probably having to listen to synthpop while pastel strippers shake what their mamas gave them only a few feet away. In short, this is my kind of game.

With branching choices, decision-making, and floating heads as well as the ability to forge relationships, One Way Trip has my attention. Also, check the surrealism. You've got my number right now, PlayStation.

One Way Trip on PS4, Vita: A Hallucinatory Journey into Death [PlayStation Blog]

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Planetside 2 PS4 E3 Demo is getting close!



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Sony has detailed all the stuff they plan to do at E3 2014. Well the stuff they can publicly talk about anyway. First up as you know is their press conference, starting June 9 at 6:00PM Pacific. There will be a 15 minute pre-show, and you can catch it right here on Destructoid as part of our E3 Unfiltered coverage.

From there, Sony will be hosting a livecast everyday of E3. Check out the PlayStation Blog for the schedule.

As for the games, here's just a selection of titles they'll have on display for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation Vita.

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