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Back in June, Respawn Entertainment revealed its upcoming game, Titanfall, would be making its way to the Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC with a tentative release-date window of spring 2014. Since then, we’ve seen Titanfall impress the majority of gamers at this year’s E3 with its live demo during Microsoft’s Xbox presentation, and Respawn Entertainment is now wowing Gamescom with a brand-new trailer. (more…)

Titanfall Gamescom Cinematic Multiplayer Trailer Is Full Of Action original content from Ubergizmo.

Between the PlayStation 4’s November 15th launch at retail and December 31st, Sony claims 33 games will be available. That includes heavy hitters like Knack, Watch Dogs, Minecraft and Battlefield 4, as well as smaller properties like N++ and Contrast. We’ve dropped the full list just after the break for your perusal / approval. Now all we need to know is when Rime is coming out!

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Source: Sony (PDF)

We’ve known Plantronics to craft solid PC gaming headsets and now, separate from the GameCom series, its new Rig package aims to appease gamers on every platform. The stereo headset itself features a slim profile with circumarual earcups that fold flat and it connects with two included cables: one features a boom mic, while the other packs an in-line remote and mic for smartphones. The heart of the setup lies within a wired mixer, which’ll let you hook up your cellphone, gaming rig (computer or console via USB and Toslink) and the headset simultaneously.

Aside from a slider that lets you adjust the balance of game and chat volume (à la Astro’s Mixamp), you can answer phone calls and re-route the mic as necessary at the press of a rocker switch. What’s more, game audio (including chat) can be mixed into your headset during calls and visa versa via a second balance slider. Lastly, you’ll have a choice of three EQ profiles, including a bass boost for extra wubs. Rig will hit retailers in the fall for $130, and we’re told future products under the moniker will drop beyond that. Full press release after the break.

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Source: Plantronics

Sony knows that high-speed internet access is vital to the PS4’s success, but that level of service isn’t always guaranteed in Europe. To solve this problem, the company is striking deals for PS4-friendly internet access with a slew of European providers. Ono, Orange, T-Mobile and Virgin Media are some of the first confirmed partners. Details of the partnerships are scarce at present, although the companies involved suggest that Sony’s ISP agreements will at least cover bigger European countries like France, Germany, Spain and the UK.

Update: Virgin Media adds that it’s the only UK partner.

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Source: Virgin Media

Don’t worry if you couldn’t justify a flight to Cologne for Sony’s Gamescom 2013 press conference — the company is streaming its European media event for everyone. Will Sony provide final PlayStation 4 launch details? Will there be new games and services? Come back at 1PM ET and you can find out through the live feed embedded below.

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