To say we aren't fans of pre-order culture is something of an understatement, so we were overjoyed with Square Enix's kickstarter-inspired 'Augment Your Pre-Order' Promotion for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. Not since the Evolve fiasco have consumers been so mercilessly exploited. We also have the latest on Star Citizen, X-COM 2 and a whole lot more on another news-packed #NOTplaying Podcast!

Deus Ex - Augment your Pre-order https://youtu.be/ZoV-ZbAqVV8

Uncharted pre-order bonuses and release date (March 18 2016) also announced http://screenrant.com/deus-ex-manking-divided-uncharted-4-release-dates/

X-COM 2 delayed to Feb 5 2016 http://www.rockpapershotgun.com/2015/08/28/xcom-2-delay/

Star citizen social module now live http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/29/9225581/star-citizen-social-module-launch

Everspace is a new rogue-like space shooter from the makers of Galaxy On Fire on iOS. Kickstarter campaign is almost done. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/rockfishgames/everspace

Guild wars 2 goes FTP http://www.polygon.com/2015/8/29/9224269/guild-wars-2-free-to-play-arenanet-heart-of-thorns-expansion-raids-raiding-mmo

Backlash over Trine 3's length puts future of the series in questionhttp://www.polygon.com/2015/8/24/9197153/backlash-to-trine-3s-short-length-puts-the-future-of-the-series-in

Destiny might be coming to PC - PC Tester Job opening... http://www.destructoid.com/is-destiny-coming-to-pc-it-seems-like-maybe-307283.phtml

Ubisoft are opening their own Theme Park http://www.videogamer.com/ps4/assassins_creed_syndicate/news/ubisoft_is_opening_its_own_theme_park.html

Free AirConsole service just launched - play games on your browser using your phone as a controller.http://www.airconsole.com/

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