DUST 514 gets the first of 'rapid-fire updates' with Uprising 1.2

Posted July 3rd, 2013 at 16:26 EDT by Alex Locher2 CommentsDUST 514 saw another title update yesterday with the launch of Uprising 1.2. The upgrade brings a whole host of changes across the board with graphics, sound, control, performance and balance all getting some love on top of some new content and features.

Uprising 1.2 marks the first of CCP's 'rapid-fire updates' which will deploy on a monthly basis. Earlier this year, CCP explained that DUST 514 would probably get 3 to 4 sizeable updates a year. However, in a recent dev blog, Creative Director Atli Mar Sveinsson (CCP Praetorian) explained a change of direction in the company's approach.

"We listen to your feedback, as well as to feedback from the media. As a result, we have decided to move into a faster, more iterative update cycle. We will be pushing out point releases (Update 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, etc.) on a near-monthly basis. This is unique in the console space, only possible because our friends at Sony work with us to evolve the submission processes to suit free-to-play massively multiplayer titles like DUST."

Check out the dev blog where Praetorian explains some of the bigger changes made in 1.2.

I had the chance to speak with DUST 514's Executive Producer, Brandon Laurino, at this year's FanFest. In the midst of our lengthy chat he told me that the company is growing in leaps and bounds in its ability to develop and author content for the game. They are able to do more, quicker, and it’s starting to show. According to this thread at the official forums, the content of Uprising 1.3 has already been locked and is presumably in for a month of QA before it launches around the end of July or early August.

Rapid-fire updates are just part of the equation. Another important part of this evolving methodology is the community of DUST gamers and the Council of Planetary Management (CPM) that acts as a liaison between the community and the devs. The CPM consists of DUST players who were picked by CCP for the role. Hans Jagerblitzen is one of those members and is blogging about his experience. If you are interested in learning how CCP is reaching out to its community, check out his blog.

CPM Activity Report #1 - June 07, 2013

CPM Activity Report #2 - June 18, 2013

CPM Activity Report #3 - June 29, 2013

Follow Hans on Twitter to keep up to date with future instalments.

Before You get stuck into the patch notes, there are a few other things you ought to know. First up, there are a couple of events taking place over the next weeks that will be quite lucrative for New Eden's mercs. From a recent blog:

Triple SP Event

Starting on July 4 and ending on July 10, we will be hosting a Triple Skill Point Event for all players who log in to play. During the event period your skill point cap will be tripled and your skill booster bonuses are stacked with the triple skill point reward. Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to earn extra skill points and get that level 5 skill that you’ve been training for. Here's some details on the Triple SP event that you will want to know:

The weekly SP cap will reset on Wednesday, July 3rd as usual after DT. If you hit your weekly in the first day then you will still be eligible for the extended SP cap for the event on Thursday.

The passive SP gain and caps are not part of the triple SP event, so they will work normally.

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PS3-exclusive Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection receives first trailer

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Posted June 27th, 2013 at 13:08 EDT by Will Robinson2 Comments

The first trailer was released today for Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection. This collection celebrates the 25 years of stealth espionage action held in the Metal Gear Solid series, one of the industry’s most distinguished franchises. Until today, the trailer was exclusively shown in the Konami booth at E3.

Check out the trailer for yourself by clicking the video below.

The collection contains all of the titles that were written and directed by Hideo Kojima. These include Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid 3: HD Edition (including Metal Gear and Metal Gear 2), Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker HD Edition, Metal Gear Solid: VR Missions, and Metal Gear Solid 4: Trophy Edition.

Metal Gear Solid: The Legacy Collection is set to release in North America on July 9th, 2013 at the retail price of $49.99 exclusively on the PlayStation 3.

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Square Enix lost first Kingdom Hearts game's data, had to 'recreate everything' for HD 1.5 Remix

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Posted June 26th, 2013 at 14:37 EDT by Ernest Lin11 Comments

In an E3 2013 interview, Kingdom Hearts director Tetsuya Nomura revealed that the original data for the first Kingdom Hearts game was lost and thus had to be recreated for the upcoming Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 Remix remaster collection.

"Kingdom Hearts 1 was created a long, long time ago, so actually the original data was lost," explained Nomura. "So, we had to research and we had to dig out from the actual games available, and recreate everything for HD. We had to recreate graphics, and it was actually not that easy."

Keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't have an impact on your Kingdom Hearts nostalgia. From footage released, it's doubtful anyone suspected Nomura and his crew recreated everything for the HD 1.5 Remix.

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DUST 514 exclusive interview - The first steps on a long journey

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Posted June 24th, 2013 at 09:54 EDT by Joseph Fait1 Comments

Continuing with our comprehensive E3 coverage, PSU's Joseph Fait had the chance to sit down with Ryan Geddes, Senior Brand Marketer of DUST 514 to talk about the evolution of the free-to-play first-person shooter as it launches on PlayStation 3.

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DUST 514 exclusive interview - The first steps on a long journey

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Continuing with our comprehensive E3 coverage, PSU's Joseph Fait had the chance to sit down with Ryan Geddes, Senior Brand Marketer of DUST 514 to talk about the evolution of the free-to-play first-person shooter as it launches on PlayStation 3.

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Borderlands 2: Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep, first five minutes

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Posted June 21st, 2013 at 07:24 EDT by Will Robinson0 Comments

Borderlands 2 gets its first non-commentated gameplay trailer for its upcoming DLC, Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. Released earlier today, developer Gearbox Software posted the first five minutes of the DLC raw and unedited. Check out the video below to see it for yourself.

Tiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep will be the fourth and final campaign-centered DLC coming to Borderlands 2 in the Season Pass. It will be priced at $9.99 and available on June 25th for PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC. If you buy or have bought the Borderlands 2 Season Pass, this content will be available to you at no extra cost. To see what PSU thought of Borderlands 2 or if want more information on the game, check out our review.

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Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F first trailer announces the Digital Diva's journey to the West

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Posted June 17th, 2013 at 22:52 EDT by Ernest Lin2 Comments

Earlier this month, Sega confirmed that Hatsune Miku Project Diva F, the latest entry in the Digital Diva's series, would be heading to North America and Europe this August. Now an official announcement trailer has been released featuring two popular songs, "Tell Your World" and "Odds & Ends."

A demo is now available on the PlayStation Network in both North America and Europe.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva is a hit rhythm game franchise that began in 2009 on the PlayStation Portable. Since then, games in the series have been released on the PS3, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita, and in arcades. Many titles in the series were bestsellers in Japan and became a mild PSP system seller there.

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PS4 releases in US and UK first due to Xbox One launch

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Posted June 14th, 2013 at 08:40 EDT by Timothy Weaver9 Comments

 It seems we have a reason why the PlayStation 4 is being released first in the US & UK: Xbox One.

Sony Computer Entertainment President & CEO Andrew House spoke to Japan Times about the the reason why Sony is releasing its next gen console in the US & UK first, mentioning “competitive pressures” with a focus on the Xbox One releasing in November.

He also mentioned that the PS4 will "allow for an aggressive cost-down strategy", allowing the new system to reach“the broadest mass of consumers that we can.”

Do you guys agree with the strategy? Lets us know down below and keep your eyes peeled to PSU for up to date gaming news!

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PS4's Dark Sorcerer unleashed in stunning first screens

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Posted June 11th, 2013 at 07:59 EDT by Mike Harradence1 Comments

Quantic Dream’s Dark Sorcerer has received a boatload of lush screenshots for your viewing pleasure, following its impressive showing at Sony’s E3 conference yesterday.

Starring the infamous elderly gentleman seen at the PlayStation 4 reveal back in February, Dark Sorcerer is a tech demo showcasing the future graphical prowess of Sony’s next-generation rig, which we presume will be adapted into a full-blown project later down the line.

Check out the images in our gallery and stay tuned for all the latest screens, images and news from E3 here at PSU.com throughout the day.

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What does the PS4 look like? First crystal clear hardware pictures

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Posted June 11th, 2013 at 00:57 EDT by Steven Williamson4 Comments

The PlayStation 4 has been revealed in all its glory at Sony's E3 press conference this evening and here we have the first crystal clear images of the hardware.

The PS4 will arrive with a 500GB hard drive, an HDMI cord, USB cord, power cord and headset. It will have 2 USB 3.0 ports, Bluetooth 2.1 and so much more. The PS4 will retail at $399 and will launch this holiday season.

For more news from E3 2013, check out our hub.

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Check out the first ten minutes of Remember Me

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Posted June 3rd, 2013 at 04:15 EDT by Steve Chaffin0 Comments

The first ten minutes of Capcom's upcoming Remember Me, releasing June 4 in North America and June 7 in Europe, have been made available thanks to CVG.

An action-adventure title in which players assume the role of a former 'memory-hunter' attempting to escape the clutches of a manipulative surveillance state, Remember Me has received average reviews so far, each highlighting the game's brilliant narrative and lackluster platforming gameplay.

Give us your perspective on Capcom's latest title. Are critics overlooking a beautiful game? Tell us in the comment section below, or over on our official community message boards.

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Kaz Hirai: PS4 'all about the gamers' first, unlike Xbox One

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Posted May 30th, 2013 at 17:06 EDT by Ernest Lin11 Comments

Today at the D11 conference hosted by AllThingsD, Sony president and CEO Kaz Hirai emphasized what many anticipated following the Xbox One unveiling: the PS4 would put gamers as their top priority rather than the more widespread demographic Microsoft appears to be targeting.

“I fundamentally believe that the initial market that we need to make sure we appeal to with any new platform … is really the gaming audience. They will be the supporters of your platform and they will help propel the installed base,” explained Hirai.

However, that doesn't mean that applications for streaming entertainment will be neglected. “But that’s after we establish the platform as a video game platform," explained Hirai. "We want to make sure that we are there for the gamers with our PS4 as well. They will go beyond this, but they’ll definitely start with gamer first."

“For us, it’s all about the gamers.”

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Mass Effect 3, Battlefield 3 among first EA titles to have Online Pass removed

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Posted May 30th, 2013 at 17:06 EDT by Steve Chaffin1 Comments

The first set of games from which EA will remove its controversial Online Pass has been detailed.

As we reported earlier, EA is responding to widespread negative feedback by removing Online Passes from past, present, and future EA titles. Originally, this was thought to pertain only to future titles, but the publisher took it a step further by announcing today that the changes would also apply to its already-released lineup.

EA has made online passes for the following games free, or has removed the online pass for the title altogether:

Alice: Madness Returns
Battlefield 3 and Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Bulletstorm
Dead Space 2 and Dead Space 3
Dragon Age: Origins and Dragon Age 2
Kingdoms of Amalur: Reckoning
Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3
Medal of Honor
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Need For Speed: The Run, and Need For Speed: Shift 2
Skate 3
The Sims 3

For more information on EA's decision, see our earlier report.

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PS4 Need for Speed title gets first teaser image?

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Posted May 22nd, 2013 at 06:06 EDT by Mike Harradence5 Comments

A teaser screenshot spotted on Need for Speed’s Australian Facebook page has hinted that the series may be shifting gears towards a PlayStation 4 and Xbox One announcement.

Seen below, the screen depicts a Koenigseggon police cruiser alongside the tagline “Have no rules, show no mercy.”

Could this be the first next-generation shot of a Need for Speed title? It certainly looks the business, and with both PS4 and Xbox One gearing up for launch later this year, we can’t imagine why EA wouldn’t want to release one of its tent pole franchises on new systems.

What do you think? Sound off in the comments section below.

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