Thursday, January 29, 2015
PlayStation Plus February 2015 Lineup
PlayStation Plus members will get access to six games as part of their monthly subscription in February, including Supergiant Games' Transistor, Sega's Yakuza 4 and Cellar Door Games' Rogue Legacy, across PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and Vita.
Alien Trap Games' Apotheon, a side-scrolling combat adventure with with an ancient Greek pottery aesthetic, will debut on PS4 next month as a PS Plus game.
Here's the full lineup for PS Plus in February:
Transistor (PS4)
Apotheon (PS4)
Yakuza 4 (PS3)
Thief (PS3)
Rogue Legacy (Vita, PS4, PS3)
Kick & Fennick (Vita)
February's PlayStation Plus games will be available to download free for subscribers on Tuesday, Feb. 3. Members currently have access to Infamous: First Light, The Swapper,Prototype 2 and more.
Clueless Gamer Big Game Showdown: Mortal Kombat X
The Clueless Gamer Big Game Showdown airs Thursday, Jan 29th @ 11/10c on TBS
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Nintendo sold about 5.7 million of its new Amiibo figurines worldwide
According to a new financial report from Bloomberg Business, Nintendo has managed to sell quite the number of Amiibo figures since its launch late last year.
President Iwata stated during a briefing in Osaka today that Nintendo sold about 5.7 million of its new Amiibo figurines worldwide since late November 2014. Such strong sales for the figurines are an excellent indicator for the future success of these smart toys.
Source: Bloomberg Business
Support is ending for 3 apps on the PlayStation Vita!
Support is ending for two apps on the PlayStation Vita and a third will effectively be killed off by a firmware update in April.
Sony already has removed the YouTube app from the Vita's PlayStation Store. The Vita will no longer support the app beginning April 20, though users who have it on their Vita may continue to use it.
Maps, however, will be stripped out of Vitas with a firmware update in March, and its removal means Near, the system's little-used social networking vehicle, will lose its functionality altogether.
Users may still view YouTube videos or use a map service through the Vita's web browser.
Near was intended to be a social networking app that allowed users to see who nearby was playing the same game. Users also could leave virtual "game goods" at real world coordinates for others to pick up and use in games.
Sony gave no reason for the removal of the two apps and the end of Near's functions. There is more information at FAQ pages for YouTube and Maps/Near.
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PlayStation (Twitter)
PlayStation Support
PlayStation Support
Sony already has removed the YouTube app from the Vita's PlayStation Store. The Vita will no longer support the app beginning April 20, though users who have it on their Vita may continue to use it.
Maps, however, will be stripped out of Vitas with a firmware update in March, and its removal means Near, the system's little-used social networking vehicle, will lose its functionality altogether.
Users may still view YouTube videos or use a map service through the Vita's web browser.
Near was intended to be a social networking app that allowed users to see who nearby was playing the same game. Users also could leave virtual "game goods" at real world coordinates for others to pick up and use in games.
Sony gave no reason for the removal of the two apps and the end of Near's functions. There is more information at FAQ pages for YouTube and Maps/Near.
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PlayStation (Twitter)
PlayStation Support
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Spotify coming to PlayStation?!
The new service will close down PlayStation's old offering, Music Unlimited, on March 29. PlayStation users may then link their accounts to Spotify and play its free, ad-supported streaming music or its $10-per-month premium service that runs ad-free and is playable offline.
Eric Lempel, the vice president for Sony Network Entertainment, announced the partnership on PlayStation blog, mentioning that Spotify's music will be playable in the background of other gaming sessions. More features will be announced later.
The service will be available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Sony's Xperia smartphones and tablets. No mention was made of PlayStation Vita.
Music Unlimited currently is available in 19 countries, and it will shut down March 29. "Nearly all" of those 19 countries will be in the 41 markets where PlayStation Music will launch. A specific launch date was not given; Lempel said it would happen "this spring."
Current Music Unlimited subscribers will receive a free month of access from Feb. 28 to March 29.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Xbox One games will stream to any Windows 10 PC or tablet
Windows 10 and Xbox One will interact in a variety of ways, including streaming Xbox One games to the Windows 10 PCs and tablets in your home, according to announcements made by Head of Xbox Phil Spencer at today's Microsoft event. In a live demo, Forza Horizon 2 streamed from an Xbox One to a Microsoft Surface. Streaming will require a one time set up to establish a relationship between the devices, after which Xbox One games can be accessed on a Windows 10 device by clicking on the game's name in the Windows 10 Xbox App.
Spencer also noted that some Xbox One games' multiplayer modes will connect with Windows 10 devices. "We think enabling people to play multiplayer games on Windows 10, across Xbox One and Windows 10 will unlock the potential of Xbox Live."
Spencer also noted that some Xbox One games' multiplayer modes will connect with Windows 10 devices. "We think enabling people to play multiplayer games on Windows 10, across Xbox One and Windows 10 will unlock the potential of Xbox Live."
Windows 10 is coming to Xbox One
We've already seen how the Xbox app (and Xbox One streaming) is coming to Windows 10, and now we get to reverse that. Microsoft's gaming chief Phil Spencer just announced that Windows 10 is coming to Xbox One. "For developers that want to bring their application over the TV screen this is going to make it very easy for them to do so."
Aside from jokes about using Excel on a game console — which is to say, no Microsoft isn't planning that — not much else was discussed here (we're cautiously optimistic that we'll learn more at the annual Game Developers Conference in March). At today's event, Microsoft also announced a new Xbox app for Windows 10 and, more importantly, Xbox One streaming to Windows 10 devices.
Aside from jokes about using Excel on a game console — which is to say, no Microsoft isn't planning that — not much else was discussed here (we're cautiously optimistic that we'll learn more at the annual Game Developers Conference in March). At today's event, Microsoft also announced a new Xbox app for Windows 10 and, more importantly, Xbox One streaming to Windows 10 devices.
A new Battletoads game coming?!
A new Battletoads game coming?!
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer hinted yet again at the announcement of a new Battletoads during today's Windows 10 event. Spencer, known for wearing t-shirts promoting upcoming Xbox games, sported a green tee with a large Battletoads logo, though he never mentioned the game by name. Microsoft filed for the Battletoads trademark in November of last year.
The original Battletoads, created by Rare, was a beat 'em up released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. Microsoft acquired Rare in 2003, along with many of its properties. Spencer himself has mentioned his fandom for the franchise, though a new Battletoads hasn't been released in over two decades.
Head of Xbox Phil Spencer hinted yet again at the announcement of a new Battletoads during today's Windows 10 event. Spencer, known for wearing t-shirts promoting upcoming Xbox games, sported a green tee with a large Battletoads logo, though he never mentioned the game by name. Microsoft filed for the Battletoads trademark in November of last year.
The original Battletoads, created by Rare, was a beat 'em up released on the Nintendo Entertainment System in 1991. Microsoft acquired Rare in 2003, along with many of its properties. Spencer himself has mentioned his fandom for the franchise, though a new Battletoads hasn't been released in over two decades.
Windows Holographic coming soon Play Minecraft in real life!
Microsoft has just revealed its next great innovation: Windows Holographic! It's an augmented reality experience that employs a headset, much like all the VR goggles that are currently rising in popularity, but Microsoft's solution adds holograms to the world around you. The HoloLens headset is described as "the most advanced holographic computer the world has ever seen."
The Elder Scrolls Online console edition has a release date
The Elder Scrolls online will be released on June 9th for XBox One and PS4.
The Elder Scrolls Online publisher Bethesda Softworks is transitioning the subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game to a subscription-free model, the company announced today.
Bethesda will relaunch the existing Mac and Windows PC game as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on March 17. The long-awaited, twice-delayed console version will be released June 9 on PlayStation 4 and Windows PC, one year after its originally announced release window. Bethesda delayed the console version by six months in May 2014, and pushed it back to 2015 last month.
All current Elder Scrolls Online PC accounts, open or closed, will be updated to Tamriel Unlimited upon its launch in March. New players will be able to make a one-time purchase and "play, without restrictions, for as long as they like," said Bethesda in a press release. The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios will continue to support the game with "regular updates and new gameplay" for no additional cost, and will also develop optional paid downloadable content. We've reached out to Bethesda to ask how much the initial purchase will cost, and will update this article with any information we receive.
Players who currently subscribe to The Elder Scrolls Online, which costs $14.99 per month, will be automatically upgraded to "ESO Plus" accounts when Tamriel Unlimited launches. ESO Plus is a premium membership for Tamriel Unlimited, and players who wish to pay for it will receive "exclusive in-game bonuses" and access to all DLC packs. ESO Plus members will also get a monthly drop of Crowns, the new in-game currency that is debuting in The Elder Scrolls Online for the subscription-free version. Crowns can be spent in the new Crown Store on customization and convenience items.
"Our fans are our biggest inspiration, and we've listened to their feedback on the entertainment experience they want," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online.
ZeniMax Online Studios will provide more details on The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited during a Twitch livestreambeginning at noon ET today. For more, watch the seven-minute cinematic trailer, "The Confrontation," above.
The Elder Scrolls Online publisher Bethesda Softworks is transitioning the subscription-based massively multiplayer online role-playing game to a subscription-free model, the company announced today.
Bethesda will relaunch the existing Mac and Windows PC game as The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited on March 17. The long-awaited, twice-delayed console version will be released June 9 on PlayStation 4 and Windows PC, one year after its originally announced release window. Bethesda delayed the console version by six months in May 2014, and pushed it back to 2015 last month.
All current Elder Scrolls Online PC accounts, open or closed, will be updated to Tamriel Unlimited upon its launch in March. New players will be able to make a one-time purchase and "play, without restrictions, for as long as they like," said Bethesda in a press release. The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios will continue to support the game with "regular updates and new gameplay" for no additional cost, and will also develop optional paid downloadable content. We've reached out to Bethesda to ask how much the initial purchase will cost, and will update this article with any information we receive.
Players who currently subscribe to The Elder Scrolls Online, which costs $14.99 per month, will be automatically upgraded to "ESO Plus" accounts when Tamriel Unlimited launches. ESO Plus is a premium membership for Tamriel Unlimited, and players who wish to pay for it will receive "exclusive in-game bonuses" and access to all DLC packs. ESO Plus members will also get a monthly drop of Crowns, the new in-game currency that is debuting in The Elder Scrolls Online for the subscription-free version. Crowns can be spent in the new Crown Store on customization and convenience items.
"Our fans are our biggest inspiration, and we've listened to their feedback on the entertainment experience they want," said Matt Firor, game director of The Elder Scrolls Online.
ZeniMax Online Studios will provide more details on The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited during a Twitch livestreambeginning at noon ET today. For more, watch the seven-minute cinematic trailer, "The Confrontation," above.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Racing fans rejoice! Forza Motorsport 6 will be shown at E3 2015.
Racing fans rejoice! @ForzaMotorsport 6 will be shown at #E32015. http://t.co/51vfKT9nwV pic.twitter.com/whU3TAIOuz
— E3 (@E3) January 20, 2015Next-Gen Borderlands...
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, will bring Borderlands 2, and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel to next-gen. Release dates are March 24th in North America, and March 27th internationally.
Monday, January 19, 2015
10% PlayStation Discount
So that amazing (insert sarcasm here) 10% PlayStation Discount is only available for 3 days starting the 23ed info below
"We hope your New Year is getting off to a great start! As promised, as a thank you to all of our PSN members, we are happy to announce the details of the 10 percent PlayStation Store discount.
The discount will be valid from 9:00 AM 1/23 PST through 9:00 AM PST 1/26. Simply use the promotion code for a one-time 10% discount off eligible items in a total cart purchase in PlayStation Store on PS3, PS4 or the web/mobile at store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com. Some exclusions do apply, including subscriptions for PS Plus, Music Unlimited, PS Now and rental video content. The code must be redeemed at checkout and discounted transaction completed before 1/26/15 at 9:00 AM.
Use the discount on hundreds of thousands of items including blockbuster new releases, award winning indie games, game add-ons and season passes, pre orders, and an enormous selection of TV and Movies to own. You can find the code on PlayStation Store and via @PlayStation.
Also, for those PS Plus members impacted by the PSN service interruption over the holidays, we have started to roll out the 5-day PS Plus membership extension, no action is required on your part. You will receive an email in the coming days with a confirmation of details about the extension.
Thanks again for your loyalty"
"We hope your New Year is getting off to a great start! As promised, as a thank you to all of our PSN members, we are happy to announce the details of the 10 percent PlayStation Store discount.
The discount will be valid from 9:00 AM 1/23 PST through 9:00 AM PST 1/26. Simply use the promotion code for a one-time 10% discount off eligible items in a total cart purchase in PlayStation Store on PS3, PS4 or the web/mobile at store.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com. Some exclusions do apply, including subscriptions for PS Plus, Music Unlimited, PS Now and rental video content. The code must be redeemed at checkout and discounted transaction completed before 1/26/15 at 9:00 AM.
Use the discount on hundreds of thousands of items including blockbuster new releases, award winning indie games, game add-ons and season passes, pre orders, and an enormous selection of TV and Movies to own. You can find the code on PlayStation Store and via @PlayStation.
Also, for those PS Plus members impacted by the PSN service interruption over the holidays, we have started to roll out the 5-day PS Plus membership extension, no action is required on your part. You will receive an email in the coming days with a confirmation of details about the extension.
Thanks again for your loyalty"
Dying Light is being delayed in...
The physical release of Dying Light is being delayed in Europe, developer Techland confirmed on the game's official Facebook page.
The game's digital release is going ahead as planned however, with a global digital release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC still slated for Jan. 27.
No reason for the delay has been announced. Techland confirms that Dying Light will still launch as normal in North America.
"There will be a short delay in the release of physical copies of Dying Light in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia," a statement from developer reads.
"The game will have a global digital release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC of January 27, 2015. As physical production has a longer lead time than digital there is some delay in the aforementioned territories."
The game's digital release is going ahead as planned however, with a global digital release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC still slated for Jan. 27.
No reason for the delay has been announced. Techland confirms that Dying Light will still launch as normal in North America.
"There will be a short delay in the release of physical copies of Dying Light in Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia," a statement from developer reads.
"The game will have a global digital release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC of January 27, 2015. As physical production has a longer lead time than digital there is some delay in the aforementioned territories."
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Minecraft + Simpsons = Awesome
After more than 25 years on television, the Simpsons are finally going to get the modern cultural relevance that can only come with an appearance in Minecraft. Homer, Marge, Bart, Maggie and Lisa Simpson will make their official blocky debut in Minecraft next month with a new skin pack.
The Simpsons Skin Pack will feature the Simpsons family as well as "19 of Springfield Elementary School's beloved characters," according to an announcement from Microsoft and 20th Century Fox. The $1.99 skin pack will debut first on Xbox 360 and Xbox One in late February, with details on other platforms to follow.
Minecraft has been downloaded more than 100 million times since its launch in 2009. Developer Mojang announced this week that Minecraft Pocket Edition recently crossed the 30 million unit sales mark.
The Simpsons Skin Pack will feature the Simpsons family as well as "19 of Springfield Elementary School's beloved characters," according to an announcement from Microsoft and 20th Century Fox. The $1.99 skin pack will debut first on Xbox 360 and Xbox One in late February, with details on other platforms to follow.
Minecraft has been downloaded more than 100 million times since its launch in 2009. Developer Mojang announced this week that Minecraft Pocket Edition recently crossed the 30 million unit sales mark.
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D Release date is..(Update)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D for Nintendo 3DS and a limited-edition Majora's Mask-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL will launch Feb. 13, Nintendo announced today.
The date coincidences with the release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, which was announced just today. You can view the themed New Nintendo 3DS below. The handheld will not include the game and is expected to retail for $199.99.
Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL sold out on GameStop's website in 15 minutes, a store spokesperson told Polygon this morning.
"Online, the [Majora's] Mask bundle sold out within 15 minutes," an official said. "However, customers can still order one by visiting any of our stores. This order will have to be paid in-full at a store, and can be shipped to the customers home, rather than having to go to the store for pick-up."
Both the special 3DS XL and the remake of Majora's Mask arrive on Feb. 13. The handheld costs $199.99, the same as the standard models of the New 3DS XL, and does not come with Majora's Mask 3D
The date coincidences with the release of the New Nintendo 3DS XL, which was announced just today. You can view the themed New Nintendo 3DS below. The handheld will not include the game and is expected to retail for $199.99.
Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL sold out on GameStop's website in 15 minutes, a store spokesperson told Polygon this morning.
"Online, the [Majora's] Mask bundle sold out within 15 minutes," an official said. "However, customers can still order one by visiting any of our stores. This order will have to be paid in-full at a store, and can be shipped to the customers home, rather than having to go to the store for pick-up."
Both the special 3DS XL and the remake of Majora's Mask arrive on Feb. 13. The handheld costs $199.99, the same as the standard models of the New 3DS XL, and does not come with Majora's Mask 3D
The New Nintendo 3DS XL will release on..
The New Nintendo 3DS XL will launch Feb. 13, Reggie Fils-Aime announced today during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
It will play previous 3DS titles, as well as new games, and costs $199.99. The New 3DS features enhanced controls, face 3D tracking, faster processing and more. It will be available in two colors, "New Red" and "New Black." A limited-edition handheld themed after The Legend of Zelda; Majora's Mask will also be available.
The handheld will not include an AC adapter, but is compatible with past adapters. A release date for the regular New 3DS — a smaller version of the handheld released in Japan — was not announced.
In February, a system update will be available for the New Nintendo 3DS that grantsamiibo support for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The New Nintendo 3DS was announced back in August. It was released in Japan last October; supposedly leaked promotional materials surfaced yesterday, suggesting that the handheld would finally see a North American release in February.
It will play previous 3DS titles, as well as new games, and costs $199.99. The New 3DS features enhanced controls, face 3D tracking, faster processing and more. It will be available in two colors, "New Red" and "New Black." A limited-edition handheld themed after The Legend of Zelda; Majora's Mask will also be available.
The handheld will not include an AC adapter, but is compatible with past adapters. A release date for the regular New 3DS — a smaller version of the handheld released in Japan — was not announced.
In February, a system update will be available for the New Nintendo 3DS that grantsamiibo support for Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS.
The New Nintendo 3DS was announced back in August. It was released in Japan last October; supposedly leaked promotional materials surfaced yesterday, suggesting that the handheld would finally see a North American release in February.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Tipping Stars is the final title of the new Mario vs. Donkey Kong game, and it will be released March 5 on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo announced today during a Nintendo Direct presentation.
Tipping Stars will be a cross-buy title, meaning that players who buy either version will also receive the other. Each one will cost $19.99.
Tipping Stars will be a cross-buy title, meaning that players who buy either version will also receive the other. Each one will cost $19.99.
New Pokémon Game: Pokémon Shuffle??
Pokémon Shuffle will bring a free-to-play puzzle game to the Nintendo 3DS next month, Nintendo announced today during a Nintendo Direct event.
The match-three puzzle game will be available from the eShop and will let you collect and evolve Pokémon and battle in a Bejeweled-like puzzle. Each battle has a limited number of moves, and you goal is to defeat Pokémon with the moves you're allotted.
You can play stages until your starting five hearts run out. When they do, you'll need to wait until you can resume the fight. Players can also continue by earning hearts through playing the game or buying them through in-app purchases in Pokémon Shuffle. Players will be able to earn or purchase items for battle, too.
The match-three puzzle game will be available from the eShop and will let you collect and evolve Pokémon and battle in a Bejeweled-like puzzle. Each battle has a limited number of moves, and you goal is to defeat Pokémon with the moves you're allotted.
You can play stages until your starting five hearts run out. When they do, you'll need to wait until you can resume the fight. Players can also continue by earning hearts through playing the game or buying them through in-app purchases in Pokémon Shuffle. Players will be able to earn or purchase items for battle, too.
Splatoon launching in May on Wii U
Splatoon, the colorful ink-based third-person shooter from Nintendo, will be released this May on Wii U in North America, the company announced today during its first Nintendo Direct presentation of 2015.
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen showed off some new elements of Splatoon. The game offers a hub world in which players can interact with other people's "inklings," or avatars. A tower in the hub world allows players to start playing online multiplayer matches, which provide in-game currency that players can use to purchase weapons and apparel. In addition to providing visual customization, those items bear buffs that affect inklings' abilities in battle. Trinen confirmed that Splatoonwill be available at retail and on the Wii U eShop.
Nintendo revealed Splatoon at E3 2014, and said last November that the game would be released during the second quarter of 2015. The four-on-four shooter gives each player an "inkgun," which is used to spray the environment with ink and take down opponents. In addition, players can swim through the paint that's coating the world — as long as it's of the same color as their team
During today's Nintendo Direct, Nintendo of America's Bill Trinen showed off some new elements of Splatoon. The game offers a hub world in which players can interact with other people's "inklings," or avatars. A tower in the hub world allows players to start playing online multiplayer matches, which provide in-game currency that players can use to purchase weapons and apparel. In addition to providing visual customization, those items bear buffs that affect inklings' abilities in battle. Trinen confirmed that Splatoonwill be available at retail and on the Wii U eShop.
Nintendo revealed Splatoon at E3 2014, and said last November that the game would be released during the second quarter of 2015. The four-on-four shooter gives each player an "inkgun," which is used to spray the environment with ink and take down opponents. In addition, players can swim through the paint that's coating the world — as long as it's of the same color as their team
Mario Party 10 release date!
Mario Party 10 will arrive on Wii U in North America on March 20, it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct.
The game will release alongside a series of new amiibo figures based around the Super Mario Bros. series. This special set features six figurines, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser and Toad.
Mario Party 10 also includes a dedicated amiibo Party mode alongside the standard Party Mode and Bowser Party, the latter of which was showcased during Nintendo's E3 2014. With amiibo Party, players can use an amiibo as a game piece on a special board that relates to that character.
The game will release alongside a series of new amiibo figures based around the Super Mario Bros. series. This special set features six figurines, including Mario, Luigi, Peach, Yoshi, Bowser and Toad.
Mario Party 10 also includes a dedicated amiibo Party mode alongside the standard Party Mode and Bowser Party, the latter of which was showcased during Nintendo's E3 2014. With amiibo Party, players can use an amiibo as a game piece on a special board that relates to that character.
IronFall: Invasion, a new 60 frames-per-second third-person shooter, is coming to the Nintendo 3DS eShop this February, it was revealed during today's Nintendo Direct.
The upcoming release will be compatible with the New Nintendo 3DS, and will feature gameplay that will use the device's C stick, allowing for more precise control.
IronFall is in development at indie studio VD-Dev and will feature six-player online and local multiplayer as well as an "intense" single-player campaign.
The upcoming release will be compatible with the New Nintendo 3DS, and will feature gameplay that will use the device's C stick, allowing for more precise control.
IronFall is in development at indie studio VD-Dev and will feature six-player online and local multiplayer as well as an "intense" single-player campaign.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will launch on...
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will launch on the Nintendo 3DS on Feb. 13, Capcom announced today. A bundle including the game and a Monster Hunter-themed New Nintendo 3DS XL also will be available on the same day for $229.99, Nintendo announced.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will drawn on the Japan-only Monster Hunter 4G but is expected to have more content. Features like the ability to hunt with up to three friends online, the new C-stick functionality, as well as local wireless co-operative play also were highlighted.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will also launch a demo soon, featuring all 14 weapon classes in the game (two are new) and a tutorial introducing beginners to the series.
Monster Hunter 4 launched in Japan in September 2013, and was followed by Monster Hunter 4G in October 2014. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will feature Mega Man, Legend of Zelda and Metroid-themed skins for players and companions.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will drawn on the Japan-only Monster Hunter 4G but is expected to have more content. Features like the ability to hunt with up to three friends online, the new C-stick functionality, as well as local wireless co-operative play also were highlighted.
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will also launch a demo soon, featuring all 14 weapon classes in the game (two are new) and a tutorial introducing beginners to the series.
Monster Hunter 4 launched in Japan in September 2013, and was followed by Monster Hunter 4G in October 2014. Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate will feature Mega Man, Legend of Zelda and Metroid-themed skins for players and companions.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy
Bandai Namco's upcoming dogfighting game Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus is heading to Nintendo 3DS on Feb. 13 for $39.99, it was announced during today's Nintendo Direct conference.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus is a re-release of an earlier Namco Bandai title, this time with updated controls. The will be compatible with the New 3DS's C-stick and will also use the ZL/ZR buttons for "better control and handling of the aircraft's movement and weaponry," Nintendo confirms.
The new handheld title is based on Namco Bandai's Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, which launched on Nintendo 3DS in late 2011. The game, which was developed by Access Games, was a remake of Ace Combat 2. The new release is in development from Project Aces, the Bandai Namco design team.
Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy Plus is a re-release of an earlier Namco Bandai title, this time with updated controls. The will be compatible with the New 3DS's C-stick and will also use the ZL/ZR buttons for "better control and handling of the aircraft's movement and weaponry," Nintendo confirms.
The new handheld title is based on Namco Bandai's Ace Combat: Assault Horizon Legacy, which launched on Nintendo 3DS in late 2011. The game, which was developed by Access Games, was a remake of Ace Combat 2. The new release is in development from Project Aces, the Bandai Namco design team.
New Kirby and the Rainbow Curse trailer
Kirby can earn a daily power-up in Kirby and the Rainbow Curse if you have the Kirby Dedede or Meta Knight amiibo, NIntendo announced today.
A new trailer for the game, due out on the Wii U on Feb. 20, shows how the two amiibo can be used to power up Kirby.
Tekken director is making a new game exclusively for the Wii U..
Buried in the middle of today's absolutely packed Nintendo Direct was a tease for an upcoming game from Bandai Namco's Katsuhiro Harada.
Tentatively titled "Project Treasure" we don't really know much beyond what Harada had to say today about the game.
"We've started a new project that is exclusive to the Wii U," said Harada, who is the game director for fighting series Tekken. "It's an action game where four players work together to complete varied stages. The basic aim is to clear traps, route enemies and seize treasures.
"The game itself is free to download from Nintendo eShop and start playing. Any Nintendo Network user can play, as long as their Wii U is connected to the internet. I can't announce the game's name or launch date yet, but its tentative name is 'Project Treasure,' and we're working very hard on it.
"I hope you'll look forward to it."
The segment ended with the words "coming soon," further updates are expected from Bandai Namco.
Tentatively titled "Project Treasure" we don't really know much beyond what Harada had to say today about the game.
"We've started a new project that is exclusive to the Wii U," said Harada, who is the game director for fighting series Tekken. "It's an action game where four players work together to complete varied stages. The basic aim is to clear traps, route enemies and seize treasures.
"The game itself is free to download from Nintendo eShop and start playing. Any Nintendo Network user can play, as long as their Wii U is connected to the internet. I can't announce the game's name or launch date yet, but its tentative name is 'Project Treasure,' and we're working very hard on it.
"I hope you'll look forward to it."
The segment ended with the words "coming soon," further updates are expected from Bandai Namco.
Hyrule Warriors DLC..
Hyrule Warriors, the Dynasty Warriors-The Legend of Zelda mashup, will add Majora's Mask-themed characters Tingle and Young Link with new DLC, Nintendo announced today during a Direct presentation.
Tingle fights mainly with his balloons, though he can also attack with a wallet full of rupees, a special dance and a kiss of death. Young Link, meanwhile, fights with the Kokiri sword and the Fierce Deity's mask, which allows him to transform and perform powerful attacks.
The Majora's Mask pack also includes a new adventure mode map and three new costumes. It will be available Feb. 5.
Tingle fights mainly with his balloons, though he can also attack with a wallet full of rupees, a special dance and a kiss of death. Young Link, meanwhile, fights with the Kokiri sword and the Fierce Deity's mask, which allows him to transform and perform powerful attacks.
The Majora's Mask pack also includes a new adventure mode map and three new costumes. It will be available Feb. 5.
You'll have to delete your Super Smash Bros. amiibo data if you want to use them in Mario Party 10
During today's Nintendo Direct, Bill Trinen walked viewers through some of the neat amiibo-powered features coming to Mario Party 10 when it hits the Wii U on March 20.
But those features don't come without a painful cost.
"If you decide to use your Super Smash Brothers amiibo in Mario Party 10," Trinen said, "you will need to erase that figure's Smash Brothers amiibo data."
Mario Party 10 will support nine amiibo: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Wario.
But those features don't come without a painful cost.
"If you decide to use your Super Smash Brothers amiibo in Mario Party 10," Trinen said, "you will need to erase that figure's Smash Brothers amiibo data."
Mario Party 10 will support nine amiibo: Mario, Luigi, Peach, Toad, Yoshi, Bowser, Rosalina, Donkey Kong and Wario.
Are You ready for some New-tendo News?!.. pt 1
Nintendo will release a new Rhythm Heaven game for Nintendo 3DS in Japan this year, Nintendo president Satoru Iwata announced during today's Japanese Nintendo Direct.
Rhythm Heaven for 3DS will include more than 100 timing-based musical minigames, 70 of which are pulled from previous entries in the series. Iwata showed a selection of minigames adapted from the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and Wii Rhythm Heaven games and promised 30 new minigames. New games include robot ballroom dancing and a conversation between an alien jellyfish and an astronaut.
The 3DS version of Rhythm Heaven is slated for release this summer in Japan. A North American release was not announced during this morning's Nintendo Direct.
Rhythm Heaven for 3DS will include more than 100 timing-based musical minigames, 70 of which are pulled from previous entries in the series. Iwata showed a selection of minigames adapted from the Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS and Wii Rhythm Heaven games and promised 30 new minigames. New games include robot ballroom dancing and a conversation between an alien jellyfish and an astronaut.
The 3DS version of Rhythm Heaven is slated for release this summer in Japan. A North American release was not announced during this morning's Nintendo Direct.
Monday, January 12, 2015
WWE2K 15 DLC News
While not as expansive as Dean Malenko’s 1,000 holds — or Chris Jericho’s more impressive 1,004 holds — the pack features a total of 35 new maneuvers and includes the likes of The Hart Foundation’s Hart Attack, Nikki Bella’s Rack Attack and Baron Corbin’s End of Days. It will be available for the suggested price of $3.99.
The full list of maneuvers to be added to the game via the New Moves Pack can be seen below:
The full list of maneuvers to be added to the game via the New Moves Pack can be seen below:
- Cross-Legged Fisherman Buster
- Electric Chair/German Suplex Combo
- Knee Drop Brainbuster
- Straight Jacket German Suplex
- Bridging Package Powerbomb
- Spinning Powerbomb
- End of Days
- Backslide Driver
- Northern Lights Brainbuster
- Fireman’s Carry Overhead Kick
- Fireman’s Carry Neckbreaker
- New Generation Combo
- Hart Attack
- Spike Piledriver 2
- More Bang
- Package Piledriver/Brainbuster Combo
- Spike Tombstone Piledriver
- Calf Killer
- Rear Naked Choke
- Somersault Cutter
- Figure-Four Headscissor
- Strong Style Knee Strike
- Tequila Sunrise
- Chicken Wing Gutbuster
- Cravate Suplex
- Handspring Cutter
- Rack Attack
- Running Knee Smash
- Crunchy
- Uso Crazy
- Kudo Driver
- Discus Big Boot
- Sister Abigail 3
- Gutwrench Suplex Combo
- Lumbar Check
BOOM! It's an explosive edition of Retro Game of the Week!
BOOM! It's an explosive edition of Retro Game of the Week!! Bomberman 64! This Nintendo classic puts you in control of everyones' favorite bomb-maker, Bomberman as he tries to save the world (or destroy it). Who remembers this jewel of a Nintendo 64 gem? How about that plot twist at the end?!?!?
The first ever Smite World Champion is?...
Congrats to Cognitive Prime The first ever Smite World Championships kicked-off on Friday, with teams from around the world descending on Atlanta, Georgia to see who would take home a share of the $2.5 million price pool.
The event wrapped up Sunday with Cognitive Prime defeating Titan 3-2 in a five game set of matches, taking home the grand prize of $1.3 million.
The event wrapped up Sunday with Cognitive Prime defeating Titan 3-2 in a five game set of matches, taking home the grand prize of $1.3 million.
Friday, January 9, 2015
New Mortal Kombat custom controller
Following the custom Mortal Kombat controller reveal, GameSpot's editors dropped by the booth to check it out and get some more details about its release.
The original story appears below.
Gaming accessories company PDP has revealed a brand-new controller designed specifically for NetherRealm's upcoming fighting game, Mortal Kombat X, which launches in just a few months.
Brian Tong of GameSpot sister site CNET got his hands on the gamepad today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and shared some images and a video through his Twitter account.
Pictured above and in the video below is the Xbox One version of the gamepad, though PDP is also making one for PlayStation 4. Pricing was not announced.
Tong writes: "The D-Pad side is longer than the button side and it's designed to allow you to either hit the buttons with your thumb, or tap them out like an arcade stick designed with the help of 'OneHandedTerror.'"
Currently, there are plans for two versions of the controller: one for PlayStation and one for Xbox. The PlayStation version will work with both PS3 and PS4 while the Xbox version will work with both Xbox 360 and Xbox One
The price isn't finalized, but expect it to fall somewhere between $35 and $50
The price isn't finalized, but expect it to fall somewhere between $35 and $50
The original story appears below.
Gaming accessories company PDP has revealed a brand-new controller designed specifically for NetherRealm's upcoming fighting game, Mortal Kombat X, which launches in just a few months.
Brian Tong of GameSpot sister site CNET got his hands on the gamepad today at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and shared some images and a video through his Twitter account.
Pictured above and in the video below is the Xbox One version of the gamepad, though PDP is also making one for PlayStation 4. Pricing was not announced.
Tong writes: "The D-Pad side is longer than the button side and it's designed to allow you to either hit the buttons with your thumb, or tap them out like an arcade stick designed with the help of 'OneHandedTerror.'"
Dragon Ball Xenoverse Delayed...
Bandai Namco Games is delaying Dragon Ball Xenoverse by two weeks in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, meaning the fighting game is now slated to come out February 27. No word on if it has been delayed for North America.
We have reached out to Bandai Namco and will update you as soon as we know something
Originally planned for release on February 13, Dragon Ball Xenoverse is getting pushed back "to ensure the highest possible gameplay experience for our fans," according to Bandai Namco. The fighting game has your custom-created character traveling through time in the single-player story.
Originally planned for release on February 13, Dragon Ball Xenoverse is getting pushed back "to ensure the highest possible gameplay experience for our fans," according to Bandai Namco. The fighting game has your custom-created character traveling through time in the single-player story.
Thursday, January 8, 2015
What is Cubot the Complexity of Simplicity?!
"At first sight, Cubot is a 3D puzzle-game with a minimalist gameplay, just move color cubes towards tiles of the same color. It's really ease, but an important point in the gameplay is if you have multiple cubes, they move simultaneously! It will be a torture for your mind to complete all levels".
This is just the first couple of levels and I will be doing more later on with commentary.
Developer:
Nicoplv Games
out of France.
Available on Android - Ads version Android - Premium version
iOs
Windows Phone
Steam
Pc
Mac
Linux
Check them out http://games.nicoplv.com/cubot
New Grand Theft Auto Game?!
Portland's scenic city, gun stores and plentiful strip clubs would make for a — well, actually, pretty OK setting for the next Grand Theft Auto game, according to a blogpost from Willie Clark over at Movoto Real Estate.
Just by the numbers, Clark argues that its six police stations, nine gun stores, 81 strip clubs and 637 coffee shops provide more than enough local flavor to make a great playground for a new Grand Theft Auto. Compare this to Los Santos of Grand Theft Auto 5, for which Clark says there are 10 coffee shops, 11 gun stores and 12 police stations.
"Portland would be the PERFECT city for the next Grand Theft Auto game," Clark writes. "It has the personality, the intrigue, and frankly it might be more fun to visit Portland digitally and not risk running into all of those old college friends who are trying to make the rest of the world move there."
You can check out the full post — which includes a detailed map — for more on how Portland might make a cozy home for a new GTA game. Last year, Movoto also gave us a price estimate on Princess Peach's sweet home castle. Hint: It wasn't cheap.
Just by the numbers, Clark argues that its six police stations, nine gun stores, 81 strip clubs and 637 coffee shops provide more than enough local flavor to make a great playground for a new Grand Theft Auto. Compare this to Los Santos of Grand Theft Auto 5, for which Clark says there are 10 coffee shops, 11 gun stores and 12 police stations.
"Portland would be the PERFECT city for the next Grand Theft Auto game," Clark writes. "It has the personality, the intrigue, and frankly it might be more fun to visit Portland digitally and not risk running into all of those old college friends who are trying to make the rest of the world move there."
You can check out the full post — which includes a detailed map — for more on how Portland might make a cozy home for a new GTA game. Last year, Movoto also gave us a price estimate on Princess Peach's sweet home castle. Hint: It wasn't cheap.
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Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition...
Nintendo and GungHo Online Entertainment are partnering together to give fans a Super Mario Bros. and popular mobile puzzle game Puzzle & Dragons mash-up. with Puzzle & Dragons: Super Mario Bros. Edition.
The PlayStation TV $20 off..
The PlayStation TV, Sony's game-streaming microconsole, is selling for $20 under the $100 list price at a number of retailers, GameSpot reports.
Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart are all listing the base price for $80 and the controller and game bundle for $100. The list price is $100 and $140. Big question is! Does this make you want it??
Amazon, Best Buy, GameStop and Walmart are all listing the base price for $80 and the controller and game bundle for $100. The list price is $100 and $140. Big question is! Does this make you want it??
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
eSports scholarships?!
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) recently joined the list of just two American colleges that recognize League of Legends as a varsity sport, the first being Robert Morris University in Chicago.
A private liberal arts university from Kentucky, UPIKE will also start offering eSports scholarships to qualifying League of Legends players and prospective students this fall, reports WYMT. There are 20 scholarships available.
"It will be a regime a lot like athletics," said UPIKE's New Media director, Bruce Parsons. "What makes a good League of Legends player and eSports player also makes a good student."
UPIKE graduate Eric VanHoose plans to coach the school's League of Legendsteam, who will be competing in the Collegiate StarLeague starting this fall.
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