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Since before GamePro started using cartoon faces to measure "fun factor" back in the '80s, review scores have been an integral part of the game industry. But there are a few recent signs that the practice of sticking a number or a letter grade at the end of review text may be losing some of its appeal. Among the largest of those signs: popular gaming hub Eurogamer announced earlier this week that it's dropping its long-standing ten-point review score scale in favor of a vaguer "recommendation" system.

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VRFocus - There were a number of surprising developers revealed to be working on Samsung's Gear VR smartphone-based virtual reality (VR) head-mounted display (HMD) when it was revealed late last year. Among them was Playful Corp., the team currently working on anticipated VR compatible platform title Lucky's Tale for the Oculus Rift HMD. In fact, a playable version of Lucky's Tale running on Gear VR was on display at the reveal event itself. Sadly, it looks like this version of the title might not see a full release after all.

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There's a copy of Uncharted 2: Among Thieves going for the more than fair price of $45,000. It even comes in a see through case.

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PSU talks to lead multiplayer designer from Battlefield Hardline. Among the topics up for discussion are comparison to Battlefield 4 and whether fans will be disappointed with the change of pace.

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Rejoice, for Gabe Newell, the patron saint of stupid-good semi-annual game sales, has blessed the gamersphere with a surprise Mystery Midweek sale running until Friday, February 13.

Present in this go-round of delightfully-discounted games, players can scoop up Rockstar's old-timey detective shooter L.A. Noire for 75% off, as well as Max Payne and its two follow-ups, Max Payne 2 and Max Payne 3. Gone Home, the indie hit, can be found for 60% off, and the story of Bigby Wolf can be found for half-off in The Wolf Among Us, my pick for my Editor's Choice award last year. People can also explore the psyche of horror novelist Alan Wake in his self-titled debut as well as its sequel, Alan Wake: American Nightmare for 50% as well.

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The list of nominees for this year's BAFTA Game Awards have been revealed, and it looks like Alien: Isolation is the crowd favorite.

Creative Assembly's first-person horror game is recognized in six categories, followed closely by Far Cry 4 and Monument Valley, each of which have four. Check out the full list of nominees and their respective categories below. Artistic Achievement Assassin’s Creed Unity Far Cry 4 Hohokum Lumino City Monument Valley Valiant Hearts Audio Achievement Alien: Isolation The Banner Saga Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved Mario Kart 8 The Sailor’s Dream Best Game Alien: Isolation Destiny Dragon Age: Inquisition Mario Kart 8 Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor Monument Valley British Game 80 Days Alien: Isolation Forza Horizon 2 Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions Lumino City Monument Valley Debut Game The Banner Saga Counterspy Hitman Go Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) Shovel Knight The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Family The LEGO Movie Videogame LittleBigPlanet 3 Minecraft: Console Editions Mario Kart 8 Skylanders Trap Team Twelve a Dozen Game Design Alien: Isolation Destiny Far Cry 4 Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor Threes Game Innovation 80 Days Alien: Isolation Lumino City Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor Titanfall The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Mobile & Handheld 80 Days Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Hitman Go Monument Valley Threes The Walking Dead: Season 2 Multiplayer Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft Destiny Mario Kart 8 Minecraft: Console Editions Titanfall Music Alien: Isolation The Banner Saga Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved Far Cry 4 Middle Earth: Shadows of Mordor The Sailor’s Dream Original Property Kalimba Monument Valley Sunset Overdrive Titanfall Valiant Hearts The Vanishing of Ethan Carter Performer Adam Harrington (Bigby Wolf in The Wolf Among Us) Ashley Johnson (Ellie in The Last of Us: Left Behind) Kevin Spacey (Jonathan Irons in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare) Logan Cunningham (Transistor in Transistor) Melissa Hutchison (Clementine in The Walking Dead: Season 2) Troy Baker (Pagan Min in Far Cry 4) Persistent Game Destiny EVE Online - Phoebe League of Legends Runescape World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor World of Tanks Sport FIFA 15 Football Manager 2015 Forza Horizon 2 OlliOlli Madden NFL 2015 Trials Fusion Story 80 Days Broken Age Far Cry 4 The Last of Us: Left Behind Never Alone (Kisima Ingitchuna) The Wolf Among Us BAFTA Ones to Watch Award in association with Dare To Be Digital Chambara - Kevin Wong, Catherine Fox, Alex Faulkner, Esteban Fajardo, Thomas Hoffman - Overly Kinetic Sagittarius - Vivek Deshpande, Anand Navaneetha Raja, Ashik Sharief, Shashank Chavan, Karthireyan Dhandapani - Too Mainstream Dont Walk: Run - Niall Taylor, Joseph Grainger, Oliver Reynolds - Duffy, Sean Barron, Alan Taylor - Torque# The BAFTA 2015 winners will be revealed on March 12.