
Get Huge Discounts on PS4 Exclusives in This Week’s PlayStation Store Sales
Tuesday is the day that new releases come out, and there’s a refresh of the PlayStation Store, which means that even more PS4, PSVR, PS3, and Vita games are getting deals. This week features a huge sale on PlayStation exclusives, including plenty of PlayStation VR games, as well as a ton of deals in the “All Deals” section. As usual, Plus members get an even bigger discount. Here are the games available through the PlayStation Store sales this week.
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Fallout 76 Online Will Adapt To Players' Needs, Desires, and Play Styles
We recently wrote about Bethesda's Pete Hines, and his claim that Fallout 76 may very well last "forever," with a timeline that has no closing date. He compared the game's longevity to the likes of Morrowind, Fallout 4, and Skyrim, games developed by Bethesda that are still being played by thousands of players to this day. As for the details pertaining to that longevity, Hines said, "…what that's gonna look like, I'm not sure."
He seems to have changed his tune since then. ...
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Details On Anthem's Storm Javelin Emerge
EA and Bioware have recently dropped some details regarding the Storm javelin within their upcoming title, Anthem. If you're unfamiliar with what a javelin is, it's a high-powered, flight accessible exosuit that looks an awful lot like something Tony Stark would develop. Other than the Storm javelin, there’s also the Ranger, Colossus, and Interceptor. Let's take a closer look at what makes the Storm javelin an efficient choice for players.
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By manipulating kinetic energy, the ...
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Report: Microsoft Purchasing Fallout: New Vegas Developer Obsidian
It seems that Obsidian's acquisition by Microsoft is swiftly becoming a reality. A Microsoft spokesperson gave comment to Kotaku, saying the deal between the two companies was at "90%" completion, and that "it's a matter of when, not if."
Xbox players can rejoice about the news, but what about those of us that hold allegiance strictly to PlayStation? Obsidian is a company that nearly went out of business until its revitalization with Pillars of Eternity through Kickstarter, garnerin...
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This Week's Tomb Raider Photo Challenge Wants You In Combat
In the ongoing campaign to promote player photography in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Square Enix has begun its newest challenge this week by compelling players to bring out their inner "Apex Predator." Players who want to participate in the challenge are required to take a screenshot of Lara in the midst of death-defying combat. After you've edited and perfected your portrait of digital carnage, you're to post the photo on social with the #SOTTR_PhotoContest hashtag by October 14, 2018. ...
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PlayStation Store Global Update – October 9, 2018
Each week Sony brings PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita and PlayStation Portable owners new content, add-ons, games and more. PlayStation LifeStyle catalogs the PlayStation Store updates for the major regions across the globe. Check back every Tuesday to keep up to date with each week’s PlayStation Store Update.
North American Update
October's PlayStation Plus Lineup
Friday the 13th (PS4)
Laser League (PS4)
Master Reboot (PS3)
The Bridge (PS3, Cross Buy with PS4 & PS Vita...
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Suikoden Series’ Website Relaunches
Konami has broken Suikoden's five-year silence by restructuring the series' website. The last update to occur was on June 18, 2014. This was when the "Best Collection" version of Suikoden I and II was made available for PlayStation Plus members in Japan as a free trial for the PlayStation Portable. The official Twitter account for the series has also been on hiatus for quite some time, more specifically since February 18, 2013.
A company doesn't restructure a website without a purpos...
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Rumor: Team Sonic Racing May Be Delayed
Heads up, Sonic the Hedgehog fans! If a new rumor is to be believed, we may see the upcoming Team Sonic Racing get pushed out of 2018. There’s been no confirmation yet, but there have been signs pointing towards it being delayed into 2019.
The rumor comes from a snapshot of a Russian gaming magazine shared on Twitter and spotted by Nintendo Life. While it is in Russian, there is a very obvious “2019” slapped on the article.
Буклет с рекламой игры #Team...
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Dragon Quest X Offline Version May Come to the West
The release of Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age has certainly revitalized the Dragon Quest franchise in the West. With the increased attention, many have been wondering if this means Dragon Quest X might finally see release outside of Japan. Well, we could finally see this long-elusive, though in a possibly different fashion.
In case you don’t know, Dragon Quest X is a departure for the iconic RPG series. It is an MMORPG. Originally released for the Wii 2012, it was later...
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Why the Dark Pictures Anthology isn't Building a Shared Universe With Man of Medan
Shared universes are all the rage in entertainment mediums these days. From movies to TV shows, companies want their characters to co-exist in the same world, allowing them to interact and weave interconnecting stories throughout their narrative. Video game developers are slowly beginning to follow suit. Whether explicitly confirmed or not, games in the past few years have been linked to others in their franchises, and enable characters to cross over in some incidences.
For Supermassive Games,
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Marvel’s Spider-Man Is Breaking Sales Records in Japan
It’s only been a little more than a month since the release of Marvel’s Spider-Man, yet it keeps breaking sales records left and right. It’s the fastest-selling PlayStation exclusive and has outsold heavy-hitters like Far Cry 5. We already knew Marvel’s Spider-Man was selling extremely well in Japan, but now we have an idea of just what a phenomenon Spidey is.
It’s one of the best-selling Western-developed PlayStation 4 titles overall, surpassed only by the li...
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Hitman 2 Single Player Hands-On Preview – Agent 47’s Been Busy
2016's Hitman reboot was well received in its new episodic format, offering large maps which served as murderous playgrounds for players to assume the role of Agent 47 in. Its sequel Hitman 2 is set for release this November, but in the meantime Warner Bros. invited PlayStation LifeStyle to their Burbank, California studio for a quick hands-on session with the upcoming stealth sandbox game. You can read all about what Agent 47 has been up to this past year in our Hitman 2 preview below.
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Sony Sues Hacker Over Jailbroken PlayStation 4s
While fans may have their gripes, protecting intellectual property is always important to companies. On that note, Sony Interactive Entertainment has filed a lawsuit against Eric Scales, over the sale of jailbroken PlayStation 4 systems.
The complaint, as obtained by TorrentFreak, addressed the following issues.
Defendant is an individual who has marketed, sold, and distributed 'jailbroken' PS4 consoles that: (a) contain 'pirated' (unauthorized) copies of PS4-compatible video games, and...
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Darksiders III Lore Video Takes Us Inside The Charred Council
Darksiders III hits store shelves later in 2018, and the anticipation for the long-awaited new entry continues to build. After recently launching a brief trailer, Gunfire Games has released yet another new video going over the game. The latest look at Darksiders III, however, exclusively focuses on The Charred Council.
Learn about The Charred Council’s positioning in the Darksiders universe with the video below:
The Charred Council essentially serve as mediators, tasked with maintaining
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WWE 2K19 Review – Evolution Is A Mystery (PS4)
The market for wrestling games is split into two camps. In this corner sit the purists, those who are looking for the most technical and challenging gameplay they can find that still provides entertainment. Those people will naturally gravitate towards games like Fire Pro Wrestling World. In the other corner are the fans of WWE-style wrestling, with all of its drama, suspense, and over-the-top booking, and that's where games like WWE 2K19 come into play.
WWE 2K19 is a welcome entry into a ser...
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A Chill Fortnite Deep Freeze Bundle Is Heading to Stores
No one can escape winter, not even Fortnite. Epic Games has announced that the game is getting a new winter-themed bundle: Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle. The developer also revealed it will be partnering up with Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment to bring the Deep Freeze Bundle to physical retailers. It is releasing on November 13, 2018, and will cost $29.99.
The Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle will include the base game (which is free to download) and some cold weather-appropriate gea...
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Tetris Effect Is Dropping Some Preorder Bonuses
Published by Enhance games and developed by Monstars and Resonair, Tetris Effect is only a month away from its release on November 9, 2018. Experience Tetris like never before with this new take on one of the most popular puzzle games of all time. This alters the formula by allowing players to build up a meter by clearing lines so they can “enter the zone” and freeze time to plan their next move.
Digital preorders are now open and come with a few extras, as mentioned on the official
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Grab Some Firewall Zero Hour DLC This Month
PlayStation VR is celebrating its second year on the market. The milestone’s celebration has already kicked off, thanks to new PSVR-specific announcements. One reveal in particular will excite Firewall Zero Hour fans, as developer First Contact Entertainment plans to release a new DLC pack soon. Fortunately, soon is only a few days away. Firewall Zero Hour’s DLC goes live on October 16, 2018.
The PlayStation Blog shared the news in a PlayStation VR second anniversary post. Firewal...
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Left Alive Coming to North America and Europe in March 2019
Left Alive was previously given a February 2019 release date in Japan, and now we know that the Western launch will occur soon after. Square Enix has officially announced that Left Alive will be releasing on March 5, 2019 for the PlayStation 4 and PC. In addition, some special additions for Left Alive were announced.
Check out the Left Alive release date announcement trailer here:
Early adopters of Left Alive can get their hands on the Day One Edition. It will include the full game, a...
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Become a Titan When Megalith Releases for PSVR January 2019
Fight as a Titan competing against other Titans for control of the earth in Megalith, a VR hero shooter published and developed by Disruptive Games. The game will launch on January 8, 2019, but there will be a free trial version exclusively on the PlayStation Store starting November 13, 2018, along with a discounted preorder deal.
Get a sense for how the story unfolds in this teaser trailer.
Below is the official description of the game.
Megalith is an action-packed hero shooter that trans
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Disabling Red Dead Redemption 2 HUD Reportedly Makes NPCs Give Detailed Directions
Red Dead Redemption 2 is already confirmed to feature customizable HUD options. The selections will allow players to either minimize the HUD’s presence on-screen, or disable it entirely. Another intriguing tidbit has been making the rounds, too. Apparently, turning off the HUD means the dialogue of NPCs will change when they’re giving directions.
A tweet from Red Dead News on Twitter relayed the following information:
INFO: If you turn off the mini-map, NPC’s dialogue will ch
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Endeavor is a Free Preorder Bonus for My Hero One’s Justice (Also, There’s an Arcade Mode)
Bandai Namco let loose some details today for this month’s My Hero Academia fighting game, My Hero One’s Justice. The first is an additional character, Endeavor, who will be available as a free DLC download for those who preorder the game. Also, Bandai Namco provided some details on the game’s arcade mode.
Here is the relevant information, per a press release:
Endeavor, the hero currently holding the No. 1 spot, has raw, unrelenting, unbridled power that is matched only by t...
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Here’s What’s Inside the Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition
Today, Capcom announced the contents of the Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition, one of the many ways to get your hands on the game along with some bonuses. This includes a reversible cover, with Leon Kennedy on one side and Claire Redfield on the other.
The Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition retails for $69.99, and comes with the Deluxe DLC Pack. The contents of the Deluxe DLC Pack are the following:
"Elza Walker" costume for Claire
"Military" costume for Claire
"Noir" costume for Cla...
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Resonance of Fate Remaster Discussed by Developer
Game designer Ryosuke Nozawa of tri-Ace, most known for their Star Ocean titles, took time to discuss the visual improvements to be expected in the remaster of their title from 2010, Resonance of Fate. If you missed out, it's an open-world JRPG that takes place on a giant, floating city. It features tactical aerial gunplay mechanics that have you launching yourself across battle spaces with hyper-agility. The remaster releases on October 18, 2018 for the PlayStation 4.
This was a challenging ...
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PlayStation’s Ad Spend Led the Industry in September
VentureBeat, together with iSpot.tv, crunches the numbers every month in terms of how much cash each major video games publisher spends on TV advertising. While Nintendo was the big spender in August, the summer’s more or less over now when it comes to family-oriented advertising. And with the release of giants like Spider-Man, Sony pretty much dumped its wallet out all over the table for September.
Again, Nintendo led the pack in the games industry in August, spending roughly $6.2 milli...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 File Size Revealed
In a recent post to Reddit, Treyarch Studios has decided to drop some info on Call of Duty: Black Ops 4's launch, including the game's download size and pre-load information.
Game Download Size:
You're gonna be looking at about 55GB for this one. Treyarch thanked their optimization for the day one experience to allow a manageable download in todays AAA market. Blackout will be fully playable when the download reaches 30%, which is about 16-20GB depending on the platform. It's not bad ha...
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Sludj Games’ Wrongworld Coming to PlayStation 4
Sludj Games recently released Wrongworld on Steam earlier this year in May 2018. If you haven't heard of it, it's a procedurally generated open-world survival game that dabbles in the surreal. Your character crash lands on a low-poly world filled with bizarre looking creatures. You're given the choice of either building a home upon Wrongworld or trying to escape it once and for all. There's no denying the game's enigmatic presentation, but it also gives way to some beautiful scenery ...
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Fallout 76 Main Theme Released by Inon Zur
Inon Zur, the mad genius behind such fantastic game soundtracks as Dragon Age: Origins, Baldur's Gate: Throne of Bhaal, Prince of Persia, and all previous Bethesda Fallout titles, has treated fans to the main theme of Fallout 76. You can listen to the full track below:
It certainly harkens back to the days of Fallout 3's title menu, but this time with a more distinct front-porch, West Virginian vibe that does a fairly decent job of capturing the Appalachian Highlands.
There's a distinct ...
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Digital Scapes is Assisting CD Projekt RED With Cyberpunk 2077
CD Projekt RED has announced that it is entering a partnership with Digital Scapes Studios, a company that has worked on games such as Dying Light, Prototype, and more. Digital Scapes “specializes” in multiplayer development, dev tools, assets, and cloud computing for both console and PC games. With CD Projekt RED, Digital Scapes will be working on “creating and optimizing technological solutions” for Cyberpunk 2077.
In a press release, the following quotes were provi...
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Onimusha: Warlords Gameplay Trailer Shows Remaster in Action
PlayStation’s official YouTube channel has updated with a new trailer of sorts for the upcoming Capcom remaster, Onimusha: Warlords. This trailer is a quick montage of gameplay, showing the gritty, old action of Onimusha with its slight visual upgrade, new soundtrack and voice acting, and updated resolution.
While Capcom has already confirmed a new, alternative control scheme for Onimusha: Warlords, the footage in the trailer appears to be sticking to the original controls, which are ...
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC Hands-on Preview – Better Together
Shadow of the Tomb Raider may be an end of sorts for Lara Croft, but the adventures aren’t over yet. Eidos Montreal is hard at work on its post-launch content, with some of the most impressive support I’ve seen for a single-player game. Starting November 2018, Eidos Montreal plans to support Shadow of the Tomb Raider the next seven months, bringing a new content pack every month. The studio is planning something new with its DLC output, and we got to see it first-hand at NYCC.
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Get an Idea of What You Can Expect From Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Heist and Control Modes
Dan Bunting, Treyarch's Co-Studio Head, sat down in a behind-the-scenes trailer to discuss the new multiplayer modes within Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. Think of it as an opportunity to learn what the Heist and Control modes will be like in this installment.
Treyarch’s Bunting said,
Our weapons philosophy with Black Ops has always been: the gun really is an extension of the player. We've put a lot of energy into making sure that each gun has its own identity.
Bunting also discussed Spe...
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Epic Games Acquires a Notable Anti-Cheating Company
Epic Games is getting serious about cheating in Fortnite. The game developer and publisher announced it had acquired Kamu, a game security and live management company based in Helsinki. Kamu’s Easy Anti-Cheat software is currently installed on 100 million PCs worldwide and is used for over 80 games, including Fortnite.
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney made the following statement about the acquisition:
Kamu's team and tools have been key to building a vibrant Fortnite multiplayer experience...
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Space Esports Announces $10K Overwatch PlayStation 4 Tournament
Space Esports announced today that it is holding a massive, multi-national Overwatch tournament that has secured $10,000 in prize money. The event will take place from October 16, 2018 to December 18, with a series of qualifiers leading to respective Championship Series in both North America and Europe. Also, this event series is distinct in that it’s being run via PlayStation 4 and the Stream.Me platform.
Here is some prize pool and qualifier date information, via a press release from S...
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Just Cause 4 NYCC Hands-on Preview: Chaos Everywhere
Avalanche Studios has some lofty ambitions with Just Cause 4. The Swedish studio has previously stated their intention to make this game the best sandbox game ever. While your main goal in Just Cause 4 is to take down Gabriela Morales and the Black Hand, you have a bit of leeway to accomplish that goal. I recently had the opportunity to get my hands on it at New York Comic Con, and I have to say that one thing is for sure: this world truly is your sandbox.
Learning the Ropes
Before playing...
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An Overwatch Cereal Called Lucio-Oh’s May Be on Its Way
We may see an in-game Overwatch item crossing over into the real world. The Junk Food Aisle found a product listing on 1fsschols.com for “Kellogs Licensed Brands Cereal Lucio-Oh’s.” The website even posted a picture of they claim is the cereal’s box. According to the box, the cereal will be “sonic vanilla” flavored.
In addition to giving Overwatch fans a way to bring their fandom in the real world, Lucio-Oh’s will also apparently have in-game rewar...
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Bandai Namco Starts Soulcalibur Documentary Series
Bandai Namco has just released the first in a series of YouTube videos building to a documentary called Swords and Souls: The Rise of Soulcalibur. In the video, various personalities and professionals from the Soulcalibur community share their stories of how they got into the series, what they like about it, and of course how the community developed over the years.
Take a look at the first part below.
Perhaps one of the most interesting takeaways, if you aren’t familiar with the scene,...
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Observation Will Turn You Into the A.I. System of a Space Station
Published by Devolver Digital, a company which is no stranger to eerie stories, No Code’s Observation will have you literally seeing through the lens of artificial intelligence aboard a space station. It is up to you to keep things going. A new trailer shows how this concept works.
Here’s the reveal trailer for this science fiction thriller.
You play as S.A.M., aka system administration and maintenance. Observation appears to take place from the first-person perspective, as you...
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See Resident Evil 2 Lickers in Action in New Gameplay Footage
The Lickers are some of the most iconic Resident Evil baddies. The image of slowly walking in the Raccoon City Police Department, only to stumble upon a Licker hanging from the ceiling, is ingrained in many gamers’ minds. We’ve been getting more information on 2019’s Resident Evil 2 remake (if you decide to call it that), which includes looks at some fan-favorite elements from the 1998 original. We’ve seen Ada Wong, William Birkin, and the infamous police department,...
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Why is Fallout 76 Set in the Foothills of West Virginia? We Asked Bethesda
As you may know, we went hands-on with Fallout 76 last week, and we didn’t need a trip to the Greenbrier Resort to tell you the game is set in the idyllic hills of West Virginia. But seeing as I grew up near Huntington, WV and know its area well, I was curious as to why the game was set there. Did the rustic, rural culture, country tunes, and enthralling folk tales steal the hearts of Bethesda Game Studios? Did they simply enjoy the sheer amount of green? Maybe they liked mountains?! Ac...
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Rockstar Releases More Gorgeous Red Dead Redemption 2 Screenshots
Red Dead Redemption 2’s release date is fast approaching, and Rockstar Games has treated fans to a few new looks at the game. The latest bit of excitement to emerge from the Red Dead Redemption 2 hype train consists of a fresh batch of screenshots. There are eleven images total, showcasing a wide variety of characters and settings.
Get a look at new Red Dead Redemption 2 screenshots in the gallery below:
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Don’t Avert Your Eyes When Looking at Resident Evil 2’s New Gory Screenshots
A new batch of Resident Evil 2 screenshots show Claire fearlessly exploring, fending off attacks, and taking on Lickers in 4K. These images also show off Leon and the game’s environments.
These screenshots have arrived alongside numerous outlets releasing new gameplay videos that extend beyond the demo(s) we’re used to watching. Even two Capcom UK community managers recently got in on the Let’s Play action, tossing in commentary as they answered questions people had in the cha
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Check Out Camden Park and Beckley, WV in Fallout 76!
Fallout 76 is filled to the brim with places that local citizens will find familiar. But after the game’s initial reveal, there was one location I had to see for myself: Camden Park. I grew up near Huntington, WV, and have many memories of field trips, youth group outings, and weekend trips to the tiny nearby amusement park. Camden Park’s sign was shown briefly in Bethesda’s E3 Showcase, but I wanted to see more. Would Huntington be in the game? Could we cross the Ohio River...
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Okami Earns Its Second Guinness World Record
Okami has been critically acclaimed and celebrated since it’s release in 2006. In case you needed any proof of that, it has just been awarded another Guinness World Record for its critical success. During the Capcom panel at New York Comic-Con 2018, it was announced that Okami was recognized by the organization as “the most critically acclaimed game starring an animal character.” Yes, that is an oddly specific achievement, but it’s an achievement nonetheless.
This is ...
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Guerilla Games Hired Ex-Rainbow Six Talent for ‘Secret Game’
Eurogamer, via some observations from the ResetEra community, is reporting that Guerilla Games of Horizon and Killzone fame has made a couple of intriguing hires. Both of these talent acquisitions have come from Ubisoft’s Rainbow Six: Siege team, and both of them are working on an unnamed, unannounced new game.
The first hire was from several months ago and added Rainbow Six: Siege Director Simon Larouche. Larouche, who had worked at Guerilla Games (on Killzone 2) before his stint ...
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Control Game Director Talks About Its Telekinetic Powers and Attempt to Avoid Busywork
More information continues to surface about Remedy’s newest game, Control. On the heels of a lengthy gameplay video, featuring a mini-boss battle, comes additional specifics about what people can expect to see. Game Director Mikael Kasurinen recently spoke with GamesTM Magazine about the role telekinesis will play in Control. Kasurinen also noted that Remedy aims to avoid crafting missions centered on busy work and fetch quests.
For Remedy, the key to mastering telekinesis as a power fan...
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Visual Novel Saku Saku: Love Blooms With the Cherry Blossoms Coming to PS4
Developer Palette has announced that Dramatic Create will be publishing its romance visual novel Saku Saku: Love Blooms With the Cherry Blossoms on the PlayStation 4 sometime in 2019. At the moment, the announcement only mentions a Japanese release but an English version of the title is already available in the West via Steam so the PS4 version might be localized as well.
Here’s an official overview via Steam:
From Palette, developers of “Mashiro Iro Symphony“, comes the roman
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Bandai Namco Unveils Community Created Soulcalibur VI Character ‘Wizard Lizard’
The official Soulcalibur Twitter account has been running polls to create a custom Soulcalibur VI character based on fans’ choice of moves, weapons, gear etc. As a result, we have the mighty Wizard Lizard, who you can watch in action below.
There’s no guarantee that Wizard Lizard will end up in the final game but Bandai Namco reminded fans that they can create their own warriors via the in-game Character Creator.
BEHOLD the SOULCALIBUR fan made Wizard Lizard in action! Our epic com
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New Dreams Campaign Gameplay Showcases Sci-Fi Themed Levels
As part of its ongoing coverage of Media Molecule’s Dreams, Game Informer has published 16 minutes of story mode gameplay, in which creative director Mark Healey showcases a couple of sci-fi themed levels. The video below also offers a behind-the-scenes look at how levels were built entirely from Dreams‘ toolset.
Media Molecule has said that Dreams will allow players to create almost anything that they can think of (except MMOs), and while it won’t have multiplayer at launch...
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Remedy Explains Why Max Payne Voice Actor is a ‘Natural Fit’ for His Role in Control
As recently announced, Max Payne voice actor James McCaffrey will return to work with Remedy Entertainment once again in Control. He will be joined by Matthew Porretta, the voice of Alan Wake.
The video below focuses on Control‘s key players: the former and new directors of the FBC (Federal Bureau of Control), a government organization that deals with supernatural phenomena. McCaffrey plays the role of Zachariah Trench, FBC’s former director, and Courtney Hope plays the role of ...
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Spider-Man Has One of the Highest Platinum Trophy Achievement Rates Among PS4 Exclusives
ResetEra user Certinfy has made an interesting observation about Spider-Man‘s trophy completion rate, noting that at least 10 percent of players have unlocked the game’s Platinum trophy, according to PlayStation Network data. This means that 1 in 10 players have unlocked all trophies in the base game.
Game Informer put together a list of major PlayStation 4 games from recent years for comparison purposes, which reveals that Spider-Man has the highest Platinum achievement rate. The g
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Capcom Details Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe Edition’s Devil Breakers
In response to fan requests, Capcom has detailed the Devil Breakers and Cavaliere R that come with Devil May Cry 5‘s recently announced Deluxe Edition.
Without further ado, check out the official descriptions below.
Gerbera GP01
This is a version of Gerbera that features alternate coloring to pay tribute to its designer, Shoji Kawamori. From a functional perspective, it features one alternate move compared to your standard Gerbera - when you use this Devil Breaker and keep the control ...
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Spider-Man Sold 44% More Retail Copies Than Uncharted 4 Did During Launch Month in the UK
FIFA 19‘s launch sales in its home turf were down by 25 percent year-on-year, but it didn’t stop the game from sitting atop the UK retail chart in September 2018 despite being on sale for only two days when books were closed. However, the real success story is Insomniac Games’ Spider-Man, which settled for the second spot.
According to GfK, which only tracks physical data, Spider-Man sold 44 percent more retail copies than Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End, 94 percent more than
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Ace Combat 7 Collector’s Edition Announced for the West, Includes Die-Cast Metal Arsenal Bird
Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe has unveiled Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown‘s Collector’s Edition, which includes an exclusive die-cast metal figurine of the Arsenal Bird (40cm:500g).
Costing €169.99, The Strangereal Edition is individually numbered and also contains the following:
Full game of Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
Season Pass: including three aircraft, three additional missions and a music player mode
A4 Art book - 150 pages ACES at WAR: A HISTORY 2019 (including ex...
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PlayStation New Releases This Week: October 9, 2018 – Scaretober!
This week of PS4 new releases is all about taking the fight to someone else, with Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Disgaea 1 Complete, and Space Hulk Tactics all finding their way onto the PlayStation 4. No Vita games will be releasing this week, but VR owners are in for a scare with The Exorcist: Legion VR and Home Sweet Home.
*All games/content are releasing in North America and Europe, unless otherwise noted
Please check out the full list of releases below.
PlayStation 4
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
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The Walking Dead: The Final Season Will Be Completed By Skybound Games
Massive layoffs followed by an official announcement of Telltale Games’ closure had everyone in the industry taken aback. There were questions regarding industry ethics and consumer concerns regarding the rest of The Walking Dead: The Final Season. Now it’s official that these final episodes will see the light of day. Skybound Games, a division of Skybound Entertainment that specializes in publishing indie games, will complete The Walking Dead: The Final Season as stated on Twitter.
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Motorbike Combat Racer, Steel Rats, Releasing Next Month
First revealed in October 2017, motorbike mayhem Steel Rats is set to release on November 7, 2018. The arcade action-inspired combat racer is billed as a “visceral” and “groundbreaking” evolution of the 2.5D arcade genre.
Players will be able to switch between four characters, who can be upgraded. You’ll be tasked with saving your city from a robot army invasion, utilizing “death-defying” stunts.
If you haven’t already, check out a gameplay traile
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Divinity: Original Sin Studio Denies Reports That It’s Working on Baldur’s Gate 3
A rumor has been circulating online since late September, 2018 that Divinity: Original Sin developer, Larian Studios, has acquired Baldur’s Gate. The source of the rumor was RPG Codex, where a forum poster claimed that his friend – a former Larian developer – disclosed this information to him.
Not much was made of the post, however, until inXile Entertainment CEO Brian Fargo tweeted that he knows who is working on Baldur’s Gate 3, implying that the game is in developmen...
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Requires 100 GB of Space, Full List of Launch Maps Revealed
Red Dead Redemption 2 won’t be the only game that requires 100 GB of storage space as Call of Duty: Black Ops 4‘s retail box reveals that the Treyarch shooter needs up to 100 GB of space.
With less than one week to go before launch, copies of Black Ops 4 and accompanying marketing materials are making their way to retailers across the globe. A Charlie INTEL reader managed to grab a hold of a box, which you can check out below.
Breaking: Back Cover of Black Ops 4 box art revealed, s
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New Resident Evil 2 Gameplay Demo Shows Claire in Action
Capcom has released almost 30 minutes of Resident Evil 2 gameplay, showing Claire Redfield in action in the upcoming remake. You can see the character exploring, fighting monsters, and much more.
The video below also features commentary.
For those who haven’t played the game before, here’s Claire’s background story (skip this part if you don’t want anything spoiled and want to go in fresh):
Claire Redfield has been on a mission to find her missing brother Chris - a mi...
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Capcom Reveals First Details of Mega Man and Monster Hunter Movies
In a series of press releases, Capcom announced that work has officially commenced on its Monster Hunter movie and live-action Mega Man movie projects.
Tentatively titled Monster Hunter, the movie is being produced by Paul W.S. Anderson and Jeremy Bolt from Impact Pictures, and by Robert Kulzer and Martin Moszkowicz from Constantin Film. Principal photography will start this month in South Africa and Namibia.
A brief description is as follows:
The film tells the story of two heroes who come fr...
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PlayStation Now Adds 10 New Titles Including Sniper Elite 4 and The Elder Scrolls Online
Sony has added ten new titles to its streaming service, PlayStation Now, in both Europe and USA. The October 2018 lineup is led by Bethesda’s MMORPG, The Elder Scrolls Online, and Rebellion’s tactical shooter, Sniper Elite 4.
The full list of titles joining PS Now in October is as follows:
Europe
The Elder Scrolls Online
Sniper Elite 4
Anomaly 2
Tokyo Xanadu EX+
Eve: Valkyrie - Warzone
Megadimension Neptunia VII
Fairy Fencer F Advent Dark Force
Wasteland 2: Director's Cut
Risen...
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DDoS Attackers Target Final Fantasy XIV, Square Enix to Coordinate With ISPs
It seems that Ubisoft wasn’t the only developer targeted by DDoS attackers yesterday as Square Enix announced that it was also fighting off an attack aimed towards its popular MMORPG, Final Fantasy XIV.
Both companies have since been taking steps to mitigate the issue, with Ubisoft noting that it managed to fight off the attack but will continue to monitor the situation. It’s unclear if the developer is expecting another attack over the weekend or not.
Meanwhile, Square Enix said th
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EU PS Store Offering Discounts on Hit Titles Including Detroit: Become Human and God of War
The European PlayStation Store is currently running a “Big Games, Big Discounts” sales promotion, with a variety of hit titles on offer including Detroit: Become Human (Digital Deluxe Edition), God of War (Digital Deluxe Edition), Shadow of the Colossus, and more.
The full list of games on sale is as follows. Prices will vary between countries so make sure to head over to your regional store.
Batman: Arkham Knight
Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition
Batman: Return to Arkham
Ba...
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Destiny 2 Patch Coming in Two Parts This Month
There are some big changes currently in development for Destiny 2 this month. Two separate, fully realized patches will be made available to players, the first on October 16, 2018, and the other on October 30th. The team behind the game's Gambit mode wanted to first address some recent and vehement concerns regarding spawn rates of the Ascendant Primeval Servitor in the recent Forsaken expansion. Adjustments are being made to increase the frequency at which that enemy spawns. Load times for G...
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Mass Effect Design Challenge Begins In Celebration of N7 Day
BioWare is partnering up with For Fans By Fans to give Mass Effect lovers a chance to design their very own custom T-shirts, wallets, messenger bags, and art prints for the upcoming annual N7 Day. Selected designs will receive:
A limited edition set of Mass Effect Peripherals from Logitech
A gift package from BioWare
Commission on Sales
Designs must be submitted no later than October 25, 2018, with ratings being open until November 9, 2018.
Participants of the challenge will use Fan Forge, a
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No Man’s Sky Patch 1.63 Evolves Exocrafts
The No Man's Sky 1.63 patch has officially gone live. On top of a great many bug fixes and gameplay changes awaits a new Exocraft: The Pilgrim.
The existing Exocraft mechanics have also been modified, fixing multiplayer racing as well as increasing inventory sizes and optimizing vehicle summoning. You need only build a Geobay once in your current profile. After that, any and all currently owned Exocrafts can be summoned with unlimited range on any planet where the player has built an Exocraft...
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Minit Is 25% Off This Weekend Only
Devolver Digital has just announced that their time-oriented adventure game, Minit, is now available at 25% off this weekend only. If you're unfamiliar with the game, Minit is a an arcade-style adventure game that takes inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask and the earlier Link to the Past, in which you're given a sixty-second life for each playthrough to discover the game-world’s secrets before having to start again. Below is an official description of the game:
Mini...
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Paris Games Week 2018 PlayStation Lineup Appears in French Press
A number of French sites are reporting that Sony’s PlayStation lineup for Paris Games Week 2018 has been announced. For Sony’s part, there will be 14 games total, mixed between “normal” games running on PlayStation 4 Pro hardware, and others using PlayStation VR.
Here are the two lists:
Games playable on PlayStation 4 Pro:
Marvel’s Spider-Man
Days Gone
Concrete Genie
Dreams
EA SPORTS FIFA 19
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Games Playable on PlayStation VR:
ASTRO BOT
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God Eater 3 Brings Dual Audio to the Series
Bandai Namco announced that the upcoming multiplayer action game God Eater 3, which is due sometimes in 2019, will have dual audio. That means players will get to choose between an English dub, and the original Japanese voice track. This is the first time in a God Eater game that dual audio is an option.
Along with the announcement of the dual audio track, Bandai Namco also released a few new God Eater 3 screenshots. These screenshots (which you can browse below) show some action sequences w...
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Learn How Battlefield V Lets Players Customize Weapons
DICE has just released the third Battlefield V behind the scenes video, in which different members from the team sit down to discuss the many changes and improvements coming to this installment. This latest episode is all about weapon specializations and customization.
David Sirland, DICE's Multiplayer Producer, wanted to give a quick update about "soldier visibility," before the video dove into the weaponry. Sirland expressed that complaints from Battlefield V beta players regarding lo...
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Ubisoft DDoS Attacks Hit Multiple Games
Bad news for fans of Ubisoft games. The company has fallen victim to DDoS attacks. These began surfacing at 7:48 am CT on October 5, 2018. The most recent update from the company’s support account cited a series of DDoS attacks hitting multiple games.
A full message on the Ubisoft DDoS attacks was posted on the official forums. You can read it below:
UPDATE 12:30 PM EST: We're currently experiencing a series of DDoS attacks, which unfortunately are a common occurrence for almost a...
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The Forge Is the First of Seven Shadow of the Tomb Raider Add-ons
Square Enix has announced details about the first round of Shadow of the Tomb Raider DLC, The Forge. This add-on is the first of seven post-launch content releases. For those who own the Season Pass, The Forge will be accessible at no extra charge. Purchasing The Forge on its own is an option, costing $4.99.
The publisher has provided the following synopsis that talks about what to expect from this new add-on:
A completely new adventure, "The Forge" is the first of seven monthly DLC adventu...
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Claim a Free Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 PS4 Theme With Its Launch Countdown Event
It can be easy to get hyped about Call of Duty: Black Ops 4. After all, the PlayStation 4 version gets timed exclusivity, there was that Blackout beta, and we keep hearing about all these bundles. But now, even more hype is being generated by a Countdown to Launch Event for PS4 owners that includes things like a free Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 theme, wallpapers, a live stream, and a contest.
Let's start with the free customization items everyone can claim now. The free Call of Duty: Black Ops ...
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The PlayStation Classics: Jumping Flash!
The time has come to go through the PlayStation Classics again. Once again, our featured title this week is a PSOne Classic for the PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, and PlayStation Vita. It is also going to be on the PlayStation Classic. It is Jumping Flash!, a game that was not born in a cross-fire hurricane or raised by a toothless, bearded hag. (What, no The Rolling Stones fans?)
I'm Jumping Jack Flash!
What do you do if you are an evil genius who wants to make a lot of money and happe...
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Anthem Director Calls the Focus on Gameplay ‘Refreshing’ for BioWare
Anthem Director Jonathan Warner has been open about his thoughts on what the new title means for BioWare. Some may consider it a departure from the studio’s norm. Internally, however, some at BioWare feel Anthem represents an evolution for the company. Gameplay rests at the nexus of such progress, and, as far as Warner is concerned, marks a “refreshing” change of pace.
Warner recently spoke with GamesTM Magazine and referred to BioWare’s prioritization of gameplay in An...
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Here’s What PlayStation 4 Red Dead Redemption 2 Players Get Early Access to
Red Dead Redemption 2 and Red Dead Online goodies will come early to PlayStation 4 users. At launch, gamers on PS4 can outfit protagonist Arthur Morgan with his Grizzlies Outlaw Outfit. When Red Dead Online goes live in November 2018, players can take Arthur’s Grizzlies Outlaw garb along for the ride.
The Red Dead Online launch will feature other early access items for PS4 players, as well. Thirty days ahead of everyone else, the PlayStation audience can access the Arabian horse, which c...
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Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Skills Guide
Greetings, aspiring misthios! We’re all oh so excited to jump into the dawn of Western Civilization and go stabbity on shadowy conspirators and mercenaries and bears. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey follows the skills tree tradition started a few entries ago. Your character can upgrade his/her abilities as soon as ability points are earned. Some abilities only unlock at a specific levels, but their price point is all the same: one ability point.
There are three categories of skills: Assa...
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Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far- Announced to Help Players Catch Up
One of the most polarizing aspects of the Kingdom Hearts franchise is just how massive and confusing it can feel to outsiders. In preparation for Kingdom Hearts III, Square Enix is offering players an affordable way to catch up with (or fresh their memory on) the story with Kingdom Hearts -The Story So Far-.
Releasing on the PlayStation 4 on October 30, 2018 for $39.99, this collection will include the following, as stated in the official press release:
Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX
Ki...
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Get a Look at One of the Control Boss Battles
During EGX 2018, Remedy’s Vida Starcevic sat down with PlayStation Access to show off Control gameplay. Much of the footage has been previously seen. However, there is a section towards the end that debuts a boss battle of sorts. In addition to showcasing new footage, Starcevic also offered more details about gameplay and Control’s story.
Protagonist Jesse Faden arrives at the Bureau for a job interview. In typical Remedy fashion, everything goes terribly wrong. A supernatural enemy
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Dead or Alive 6 Confirms the Return of Bass, Tina, and Mila
With fighting games, the excitement surrounding new trailers is often related to the roster. Dead of Alive 6 is no exception. Its latest trailer confirms the return of Bass, Tina, and Mila as playable characters.
Let’s take a look of the three characters making a comeback in Dead or Alive 6.
The Dead or Alive 6 video begins with Bass and Tina announcing themselves as a team called “The Muscle,” as they flaunt their outfits. Each of them is wearing an almost floor length bla...
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What the Remaining 15 PlayStation Classic Games Need to Be
Sony has announced the first five titles that will be released with the PlayStation Classic, meaning that there are 15 slots left to fill. The games we know about so far are as follows:
Final Fantasy VII,
Jumping Flash,
Ridge Racer Type 4,
Tekken 3, and
Wild Arms.
Great games. We want more great games, though. Specifically these 15 great games, which are in, for the record, no particular order.
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Telltale Lays Off More Staff Members
Telltale Games’ impending closure left the studio with only twenty-five employees, creating a skeleton crew that was meant “to fulfill the company’s obligations to its board and partners,” as stated by Telltale Games. That number of employees just went down, as more people were fired.
Most people imagined that crew would stay on board for a few months, but as of October 4, 2018, Telltale Games laid off a few more of its employees. This was confirmed via a Tweet from a no
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Mei’s Levitating Snowball Overwatch Collectible Is the Latest Blizzard Gear
Blizzard Gear has just unveiled its newest Overwatch collectible: Mei's robot, Snowball. And yes, as expressed in the title, the cute little metal ball actually levitates, thanks to a magnetic base encased in ice. (No, not real ice.)
Mei’s Snowball replica will also feature expressive LCD lighting as it slowly rotates and will also have a built-in, USB charging port that will allow you to charge your cellphone or any other small device. While it can't actually manipulate weather, it...
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Blizzard Entertainment Co-Founder and President, Michael Morhaime, Steps Down
It was recently announced that co-founder and president of Blizzard Entertainment, Michael Morhaime, is stepping down. If you're unfamiliar with the name, this is the man who spearheaded countless hours of entertainment for hundreds of thousands of gamers with titles like World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. Morhaime will now serve as an advisor to the company, and will be replaced by J. Allen Brack, who was his right-hand man in all aspects of prior tit...
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Blizzard Entertainment Co-Founder Michael Morhaime Leaves Company
It was recently announced that Co-Founder and President of Blizzard Entertainment, Michael Morhaime, is stepping down and leaving the company. If you're unfamiliar with the name, this is the man who spearheaded countless hours of entertainment for hundreds of thousands of gamers with titles like World of Warcraft, Starcraft, Diablo, Warcraft, Hearthstone, and Overwatch. Morhaime will be replaced as acting president by J. Allen Brack, whom was Morhaime's right-hand man in all aspects of prio...
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Rumor: Rocksteady’s Next Title Will Be a New Batman: Arkham Game
Following a leaked video of an alleged RPG set within the Harry Potter universe, some might have assumed that Rocksteady was the developing team behind it. According to another rumor that surfaced today on Resetera and various subreddits, the studio tied to that Harry Potter game is supposedly being developed Avalanche Software, which also happens to be a Warner Bros. studio. Rocksteady's apparent new title will be another addition to the Arkham series, called Batman: Arkham Universe and wil...
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Ubisoft’s Serge Hascoet Says Gaming Industry Has No Soul
In a recent interview with Game Informer, Ubisoft's CCO Serge Hascoet professed his excitement for Assassin's Creed's future while also commenting on the status of a new Splinter Cell title. Within that passionate outlook for the future came genuine concern for the business he's been involved in for over three decades. He said, “You know what is missing in this industry? A soul.”
According to Hascoet, he stated, "Video games are about gaming, and gaming is not about entert...
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Deployment Review – Error: Mercy File Not Found (PS4)
Deployment is a game that seems to be in hurry. There is no opening cinematic. No wall of text telling you why A.I. programs are waging a battle to the digital death. The title screen simply takes you to the options to play either online or offline or to play the tutorial. The tutorial even moves very quickly, telling you only the most basic mechanics and sending you off to the slaughter. Now normally, a competitive versus game doesn't really require any extra dressings around its core gamepl...
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Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice’s Storytelling Is Similar to and Different from Dark Souls
The Souls series has always been home to enigmatic story elements. A narrative does indeed exist, except it’s cryptic and often difficult to follow, even once the various mysteries are unearthed. Apparently, not much will change in this regard for FromSoftware’s Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. Yet, Director Hidetaka Miyazaki has insisted the story will at least be “initially easier to understand.”
In an interview with Polygon, Miyazaki divulged how FromSoftware is implement...
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RUMOR: PSN Name Changes May Finally Happen
Sony may finally allow PlayStation Network users to change their usernames. Three developers from three different game studios spoke anonymously to Kotaku and said they’ve been preparing to guarantee their games are compatible with Sony’s upcoming update. A fourth person even shared a photo of a PSN profile that included an “edit username” option. This image was lifted from an internal Sony documentation guide explaining how to change your username on PlayStation Networ...
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Defy Your Fate in Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s Latest Cinematic Trailer
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey‘s release is nearly upon us and Ubisoft has chosen to celebrate with another new trailer. Like many others, it’s brief, but it is both cinematic and features both Alexios and Kassandra in action.
Check out Assassin’s Creed Odyssey’s “Defy Fate” trailer below:
Not that it needs to do so, but this new look at the forthcoming release doesn’t reveal any fresh details. The emphasis on fate is intriguing, though. If the protag...
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Dreams Will Let You Build Everything But MMOs
Don’t let your dreams be dreams. You can turn them into a playable reality when Media Molecule’s beta starts sometime in 2018. In a recent interview with Game Informer, studio Co-Founder Alex Evans, discussed just how (almost) limitless Dreams is going to be.
While Evans confirmed you can make anything you can think of or any game that has been made before inside of Dreams, he admits that a MMO wouldn’t be possible.
Not only is multiplayer not available at Dreams’ launch
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A Little Look at Lore: Understanding Loghain
When I played Dragon Age: Origins, I fucking hated Loghain. Just hated the bastard. I hated him for turning his back on King Cailan. I hated that he was pushing for his daughter Anora to unilaterally take the throne. I hated that he ignored the Blight. When it was time to pass judgment on him, I killed him so hard. I never looked back on it with an ounce of regret. The only time I felt a twinge of regret was when I learned you could leave him behind in the Fade in Dragon Age: Inquisition. I m...
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Stealth Is More Significant in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice Than in Souls Games
FromSoftware has been abundantly clear in that even though there’s Souls DNA in Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice, this is not a Souls game. Many key differences are made apparent in Sekiro’s gameplay. One such difference, according to Director Hidetaka Miyazaki, is the implementation of stealth.
During an interview with Polygon, Miyazaki revealed that stealth will play a much larger role in Sekiro. Sure, Dark Souls and Bloodborne permit players to sneak in some instances. However, there ...
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Media Molecule’s Dreams Will Support a Keyboard, But Not a Mouse
Media Molecule boasts that the studio’s upcoming game, Dreams, will allow players to do whatever their hearts desire: from enjoying the campaign they’ve crafted to making their own levels and playing the levels of others. The studio is putting plenty of tools at gamers’ disposal, even the PlayStation VR is compatible at launch. You can even plug in a keyboard and use it to create!
While Dreams will allow you to use a keyboard with the PlayStation 4, it will not offer mouse s...
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Dreams Won’t Have Online Multiplayer at Launch
Thanks to Game Informer’s month of coverage, official details are finally surfacing about Media Molecule’s Dreams. One of the latest bits of information to stem from the coverage concerns the game’s multiplayer functionality. During a rapid-fire questions video, Media Molecule’s Co-Founder, Alex Evans, said online multiplayer will not be available at launch.
Evans said that “online multiplayer isn’t day one, but it’s coming later.” He elaborated o
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Dreams Will Let You Create and Play Levels in PSVR
Dreams is an upcoming creation game by Media Molecule, in which players can make anything they want. Their creativity can even extend beyond the PlayStation 4 into its stand-out peripheral, PlayStation VR, which will be compatible with Dreams at launch.
Community made games are already an ambitious undertaking but virtual reality is another level. Media Molecule Co-Founder, Alex Evans, spoke to Game Informer about concerns.
[I]t’ll be great… that idea from Mario Maker where you have
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Dreams Beta Is Still Set to Arrive in 2018
Described by Alex Evans, Co-Founder of Media Molecule, as “a game engine with a game,” Dreams allows players to create their own games, play others’ creations, and undergo a traditional campaign. From the looks of it, Dreams is one of the most ambitious creation games to date, but that level of freedom can be hard to wrap your head around. Of course, it’s all hype until gamers can get their hands on the product. But we’re not far away from that, as a Dreams beta ...
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Sega Releases Two New Story and Gameplay Trailers for Project Judge
Project Judge may have just been announced, but Sega is taking no time in building hype. The publisher has released two new trailers for the game, one focuses on story and the other places gameplay at center stage. Both are brief and seem to feature footage previously shown in other trailers.
Check out Project Judge’s new story trailer below:
Here is the latest look at gameplay:
Like many of those shown off previously, these two trailers are in Japanese and refer to the game’s Jap
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