Articles for August, 2014

Chris Pratt Predicts Next Year’s Top Halloween Costume
"Guardians of the Galaxy" star Chris Pratt tells us why CGI co-star Rocket Raccoon is great.
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How Microsoft Is Changing the NFL
The coming NFL season brings a noticeable change on the technology front. The NFL has formed a partnership with Microsoft that will put specially built versions of the Surface Pro 2 on each sideline and in the coaching boxes. This is not just product ...
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Glee’s Becca Tobin Shares Heartfelt Message About Late Boyfriend, Matt Bendik: “He Will Live in My Heart Forever”
Becca Tobin is breaking her silence after the tragic loss of her boyfriend, Matt Bendik. The Glee star shared a sentimental Instagram pic on Saturday with a heartfelt message. "Thank...
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Game of the Month: July 2014
July 2014 has come and gone, and it wouldn't have made much of a mark on video game history if not for a few standout games, especially the one we picked as Game of the Month.
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The Colin McRae Game on Steam Is Probably Not the One You Want

Codemasters’ Colin McRae Rally launched on Steam earlier this week for $6.99, but it’s probably not the game you’re hoping for.

Though the game’s description on Steam says it’s based on content from the 90 percent Metacritic rated Colin McRae Rally 2.0 originally released on the first PlayStation, it’s actually a port of the mobile version of the game released in 2013 (which has a Metacritic score of 69 percent).

The game’s trailer also says that it’s been “remastered for HD,” and that it includes “original cars and locations.” Add to that the fact that it only mentions the mobile version once in the "About the Game" section, and one could easily come to the wrong conclusion that he or she is buying an HD remake of the classic PlayStation game.

Besides offering a fewer number of cars to drive, the game’s controls and interface were clearly originally designed for smartphones, and so it doesn’t play like the game you remember.

The Colin McRae racing game series is still around today in the form of the DiRT series, which are quite good, and are also available to purchase on Steam.

Codemasters also recently released Grid Autosport for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, and PC. For more on that game, check out GameSpot’s review.

Emanuel Maiberg is a freelance writer. You can follow him on Twitter @emanuelmaiberg and Google+.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

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Paul Feig May Direct A Female-Focused Reboot Of ‘Ghostbusters’
'Bridesmaids' director Paul Feig is Sony's first choice to direct their 'Ghostbusters' reboot.
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Former American Idol Finalist Michael Johns Dies at 35
Michael Johns, a finalist on American Idol's seventh season, died on Friday according to multiple reports. The cause of death is believed to be a blood clot in his ankle. "It is...
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Megan Fox Tells ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ Haters To Shove It
Megan Fox tells 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle' haters to 'f-ck off' at the film's Los Angeles press conference.
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Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello Enjoy Date Night With Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Friends
Sofia Vergara, Joe Manganiello, Jesse Tyler FergusonTalk about the perfect summer date! Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello headed to the Hollywood Bowl to celebrate the opening night of Hair Friday evening. According to an...
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Win A Free Copy of The Evil Within Signed by Shinji Mikami by Voting for an Alternative Cover

Publisher Bethesda is currently offering fans a chance to win a free copy of Tango Gameworks’ upcoming horror game The Evil Within signed by designer Shinji Mikami.

To win one of 10 copies, simply email bethblog@bethsoft.com before 10:00 a.m. on August 8 with your vote for which of the three covers below should be the alternative cover for the game: Asylum, Piercing Eye, or Twisted. The image above will still be the game’s default cover, but the alternative cover that gets that most votes will be the reverse sleeve for the launch edition of The Evil Within. If you’re not interested in the free game but still want to vote for your favorite cover, simply use the online poll on Bethesda’s blog.

Winners will receive a copy of the game for the platform of their choice—Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 or PC.

Developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami and his team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within is set to release on October 21. Mikami has described the game as a true return to the roots of the survival horror genre.

For more on The Evil Within, check out GameSpot editor Zorine Te’s article about what other horror games seemed to influence the game’s two hour preview build.

Asylum
Piercing Eye
Twisted

Which cover will you vote for? Let us know in the comments below.

Emanuel Maiberg is a freelance writer. You can follow him on Twitter @emanuelmaiberg and Google+.

Got a news tip or want to contact us directly? Email news@gamespot.com

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