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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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?!?!?
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.'"
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
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.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Wow Thank You Over 40 countries have Downloaded/Listen to us in December.
All I have to say is wow! This is just the month of December stats for The Gamers Talk Podcast. Its a small pic I know but that was only way I could get them all in one. Over 40 countries have Downloaded/Listen to us and We're only 15 days into December. From Germany to China to Saudi Arabia So many places Amazing
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