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Hey UK readers! Want a Final Fantasy XIV beta key?

Hey you! GamesRadar UK reader. Are you doing anything interesting this weekend? No? How would you like a free Beta Key for the Final Fantasy XIV limited-access beta on PS3? You can spend the next few weekends knocking the crap of out of the vast city states of Limsa Lominsa, Ul’dah and Gridania.

OK, now pay attention because this next bit is very, very important. Are you based in the US? This is NOT for you.

There are two steps you need to take in order to start playing the Beta on your PS3.

1) You need to grab your Square Enix Beta Key from here, then register on the Square Enix site. There are instructions on this link about how to register your Square Enix Beta Key.

Done that? Good.

2) Now--and this is important--you need a different code to actually download Final Fantasy XIV from PSN. You can grab that second code here. You must register on the Square website before you download Final Fantasy XIV on your PS3, or it won't work. Once you've downloaded the FFXIV beta, and started it up in your XMB, you'll need to enter your Square Enix account details to play.

3) These keys will ONLY WORK IN THE UK. If you are based in the US, these keys will not work--please do not download them. They are useless to you.

Good hunting. We've got 3,500 codes for you, and they're strictly first-come, first-served. Please note that this Final Fantasy XIV Beta will only work from Friday to Sunday for the next four weekends.

Please note--GamesRadar is only a distributor of these Beta Keys. We cannot answer technical questions about the game or Beta. If you have a problem, here is a link to the Square Enix support website.


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Angry Birds flying furiously onto Wii U

Angry Birds Trilogy is coming to Wii U this August--great news if you're one of the seven people in the world yet to experience Rovio's ubiquitous puzzle game. The Trilogy includes Angry Birds, AB Seasons and AB Rio; and this Wii U version will come with exclusive new levels.

Rovio confirmed the game's release via a YouTube video, which you can watch below. The Wii U version will have Gamepad and TV swap capabilities, touch screen controls, and online leaderboards. Pretty much what you'd expect.

You'll be able to pick up Angry Birds Trilogy for Wii U on 13 August in the US, and 16 August in the UK. No details on price yet, but the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions sell for $30 / £25. That's quite a hefty price-tag for what is--essentially--a trio of $0.99 / 79p mobile games.


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Real time-ish tactical combat in The Bureau: XCOM Declassified trailer

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified fuses third-person shooting with turn-based strategy. The XCOM name implies tactical excellence, and this newest trailer from developer 2K Marin shows how the game's "Battle Focus" mode keeps the fight moving and commands flowing.


Players can slow the action to a snail's pace to direct squadmates, but unlike The Bureau's bird's-eye cousin, the battle never stops completely. If you want to keep your AI-controlled buddies from the jaws of permanent death, you'll have to stay aware and active at all times.

The Bureau will release on PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on August 20 in North America and August 23 internationally. Check out our most recent preview for more info.


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WeareData shows Watch Dogs' info gathering in reality

Watch Dog's cyberpunk fiction of a near future Chicago isn't all that fictional, Ubisoft shows in a captivating promotional site for the game. Don't worry, it's not an assortment of moody trailers or obtuse ARG puzzles--in fact WeareData is our reality, right now.

The site collates data from a variety of publicly available sources, from public bike stations to train schedules to geotagged Instagram posts. Displayed atop a 3D wireframe of London, Paris, or Berlin, the data provides a living representation of the cities.

Is the information shocking, a chilling picture of surveillance states gone wrong? Eh, it's more like Google Maps with a couple extra layers and a moody soundtrack. Still, consider our interest thematically piqued for playing around with Chicago's city operating system.

Watch Dogs is set to release on November 19 for PC, PS3, Wii U, and Xbox 360, and at launch for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.


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Longtime id Software president/CEO leaves studio

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id Software president Todd Hollenshead has departed after 17 years with the company. Hollenshead was formerly CEO of the studio which produced the Doom and Quake franchises, though his position changed when the company was bought out by Bethesda parent ZeniMax Softworks in 2009.

"After many years with the studio, Todd Hollenshead decided to leave id Software to pursue other personal interests," Bethesda VP of marketing Pete Hines told IGN. "While Todd was not part of the development teams, he was an integral part of id Software’s success as the business head of the studio and we wish him the very best in his future endeavors."

id's had a rough couple of years since joining the ZeniMax family: long-awaited shooter Rage was poorly received and Doom 4 has reportedly mired in development hell for years.

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Moondoggie1157 - 6 hours, 11 minutes ago

Rage wasn't a fantastic game, but fuck, I definitely wouldn't go as far as to say it was poorly received... Then again, I never bought into the hype surrounding it in the first place. The only reason I played it was because I had run out of other games and I found it while visiting my little brother. That being said, I fucking loved Rage... even if the climax left a lot to be desired. Ah well... Reply Report

Redeater - 8 hours, 26 minutes ago

This would mean more had they not completely fucked up the Doom 3 BFG edition for PC. Reply Report

GoldenEagle1476 - 15 hours, 23 minutes ago

Rage was poorly recieved? I really liked it :P Reply Report

Redeater - 8 hours, 28 minutes ago

I enjoyed Rage quite a bit but they definitely sold it to the public as an open world on par with Fallout 3. Almost every review you read, they dock points because it was so scaled back. Reply Report

shawksta - 16 hours, 8 minutes ago

Well i wish him good luck, its a shame Rage didnt get the justification it deserved but things happen and maybe in the future it will. Reply Report

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Naughty Dog removing The Last of Us' accidental phone sex number

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Naughty Dog's inspired environments for The Last of Us wowed us in our review, but its impressive little details just keep getting the developer in trouble. First it was an unofficial Boston transit system map used without permission, now it's phone numbers on a fake pest control poster which actually belong to a phone sex line and Bahamas cruise contest.

Naughty Dog told Kotaku that the live numbers---800-555-2545 and 800-555-6784 if you're curious, and yes, we did call them ourselves--were a simple misunderstanding on an artist's part.

"What happened was, they put some phone numbers in the game and then they thought they could just change the area code to 555, then it's invalid because it's what they do in movies," creative director Neil Druckmann said. "But I guess that doesn't work when you have a 1-800 in front of it."

Naughty Dog is now working to remove the not-so-fake numbers from the game. It's kind of a shame for main character Joel, the apocalypse does get awfully lonely...

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PatHan-bHai - 5 hours, 19 minutes ago

What the hell is wrong with the journalists (not you GR) and squinty-nerds of this world. You got a great game but then you go ahead and fuck it all up because *GASP* a Mature rate has a phone-sex number in it.I can see people suing Naughty Dog for God knows how much cash just because they got some free advertising. The fuck is wrong with the law nowasays?! Reply Report

Jet - 5 hours, 45 minutes ago

No big deal Reply Report

ZeeCaptain - 6 hours, 13 minutes ago

When will it end? People need to stop nit picking this stuff, I mean this will just lead to us scouring other videogames and finding lawsuits abundant. Reply Report

GOD - 16 hours, 34 minutes ago

I don't understand the issue. It's an M rated game. If anything if a parent were to complain it would just show how they bought their child an M rated game without understanding what that means. Reply Report

Terrorrizor - 16 hours, 22 minutes ago

The issue is that they put a real phone number into the game when it was supposed to be a fake number. Reply Report

Redeater - 16 hours, 14 minutes ago

What is the problem though? It was a mistake. Do you seriously think the owners of this number are concerned about having this type of exposure? Most entrepreneurs would dream of this scenario. As for the "sexual content"......don't even try to kid me. It's found in an M rated game that has some of the most foul language and brutal realistic violence ever created. Hell, I played through it 3 times and never noticed the number. People have to go OUTSIDE the game to even access the dumb thing. Stupidity at its best. Reply Report

Ronnie-_- - 15 hours, 50 minutes ago

The problem is they used a legitimate phone number for two real-life businesses without permission. It has nothing to do with one of them being a phone-sex line. You're missing the point. Reply Report

Sliet - 15 hours, 18 minutes ago

It's horrendous that they got blessed with this free advertising on a top selling video game indeed. Reply Report

larkan - 14 hours, 14 minutes ago

....so they gave those numbers some free advertising, regardless of whether or not they are phone sex lines. How many times have you had a random 800 number call you or your place of work with spam? I'm ok with them getting some back. Reply Report

Redeater - 13 hours, 45 minutes ago

No you're missing the point. If you think they would have had the exact same reaction if it were a service center for used air conditioners....you're dreaming. As for "trouble", welcome to the American justice system. If you honestly believe a phone sex company would have a chance against a corporation as big as Naughty Dog/Sony.....I envy the pleasant fiction you reside in. Reply Report

AqueousBoy - 7 hours, 21 minutes ago

No, they still would have removed the numbers. It's a legal liability for Naughty Dog. That's why they intended to put fake numbers in to begin with - it doesn't matter who the phone numbers are for, if they're legit, their legal team shits a brick. Reply Report

Redeater - 18 hours, 44 minutes ago

Naughty Dog*creates one of the finest, most mature games ever made.Game Journalists*"This obviously fake number is a sex line. Let's create articles complaining about it so they have to change it."God help us when the children figure out they can dial a 3 letter adjective followed by a 4 letter sex part......and they are ALL four letters.1-800-WET-ANUS Reply Report

Redeater - 18 hours, 31 minutes ago

Damn, we had better start protecting those 10 year old angels who are constantly calling me things like N^&ger, f&g, c@nt....and one time all three in a single breath.......:) Reply Report

Terrorrizor - 16 hours, 21 minutes ago

That's not why they changed it, they might actually get in trouble for putting in a real phone number without permission. Reply Report

BladedFalcon - 19 hours, 15 minutes ago

Okay... if there was one person, or a group of persons in charge of researching, or making all those peripheral items or props for the game, they are going to be in serious trouble... and deservedly so, honestly.I mean, all those maps and numbers and shit are completely meaningless for the game, they are just there to enhance immersion, but you could have just made your own numbers and maps up, or at least properly modify the assets you did take and copy. I really don't see how you can screw up something as simple as that >_> Reply Report

AqueousBoy - 19 hours, 34 minutes ago

Only 555-0100 through 555-0199 are reserved for film use. I used to do clearances on films and TV and had to deal with this all the time. Even then, I think they changed it so there's literally only one number clear tor 800 lines. Reply Report

ithurtstopoop - 19 hours, 42 minutes ago

Dammit thats my main source of income Reply Report

obviouslyadouche - 19 hours, 42 minutes ago

I don't really see why they have to be removed, I mean it's could be useful to have someone to talk to after finishing the game, even if they are phonestitute. Reply Report

Terrorrizor - 16 hours, 20 minutes ago

Lawsuit maybe? I'm wondering the same as you, I just think they might get in trouble for it. Reply Report

GamesradarsCamelToe - 20 hours, 4 minutes ago

--i so gotta get around to playing this game Reply Report

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