Monthly Archives: December 2015
Ni no Kuni 2 Announced
During PlayStation Experience today, Bandai Namco announced Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom for PlayStation 4.
Once again developed by Level-5, Ni no Kuni II follows a completely new storyline and cast of characters.
No release date has been announced.
Ni no Kuni: Wrath of the White Witch hit PlayStation 3 in January 2013 and we called it amazing in our review.
Stay tuned to IGN for more on Ni no Kuni II.
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Modern Zombie Taxi Co, 100ft Robot Golf Coming to PlayStation VR
PlayStation VR is getting a lot of love on the PlayStation Experience stage today. From Sony Santa Monica Studios, Modern Zombie Taxi Co. is an upcoming, comedic zombie game for PlayStation VR, slated for launch in 2016.
In The Modern Zombie Taxi Co., you play as a zombie taxi driver in a town called Zombieton, years after the zombie apocalpyse has wiped out the living.
Also announced for PlayStation VR was 100ft Robot Golf, which is exactly what it sounds like: a humorous and destructive golfing game featuring towering mechs.
Stay tuned to IGN for more ongoing coverage of this weekend's PlayStation Experience!
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New Destiny Content Announced
During PlayStation Experience today, Bungie announced a new event coming to Destiny: The Taken King. Starting December 8, the game will include the Sparrow Racing League.
Players will be able to race their buddies on Mars and Venus, play exclusive quests, and earn exclusive rewards.
Destiny originally launched in September 2014 and its most recent expansion was The Taken King, which we called amazing in our review.
For more on Destiny, be sure to listen to our weekly Destiny podcast, Fireteam Chat.
Original Halo Designer, Composer Announce New Project
Highwire Games has announced Golem for PlayStation VR.
Highwire Games was officially unveiled back at E3 and includes former Bungie devs Marty O’Donnell, longtime Halo composer, and longtime Halo designer Jaime Griesemer.
O’Donnell was most recently in the news following his high-profile departure from Bungie and eventual settlement.
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Ace Combat 7 Revealed
During the PlayStation Experience today, Bandai Namco revealed a new entry in its Ace Combat series, Ace Combat 7, for PlayStation 4.
Ace Combat 7 arrives just in time for the franchise's 20th anniversary, and, according to Bandai Namco, will "provide an arsenal of ultra-modern super weapons and formidable enemies that the series is known for."
The game will feature a campaign mode as well as online multiplayer battles and a VR component.
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Rez Infinite Coming to PlayStation VR
During PlayStation Experience today, Sony announced Rez Infinite for PlayStation VR.
PlayStation VR was originally called Project Morpheus before getting its new name during this year's Tokyo Game Show.
Stay tuned to IGN for all the news from PSX.
Ubisoft Announces New VR Title Eagle Flight
During PlayStation Experience today, Ubisoft announced a new VR experience: Eagle Flight.
Eagle Flight allows players to become an eagle and fly over Paris, France fifty years after humans have left the city. It includes a single-player mode as well as two multiplayer modes along with up to six players.
According to Ubisoft, "Eagle Flight has been developed specifically for VR with a strong focus on accessibility and comfort. As a result, the game features an Ubisoft-developed VR control technology breakthrough that provides players with intuitive and precise controls. The new technology greatly reduces chances of motion sickness while enabling players to quickly master their skills in order to perform impressive stunts and experience the true sensation of flight."
Ratchet and Clank Remastered Release Date Announced
During The PlayStation Experience keynote, Insomniac announced that Ratchet and Clank Remastered will be hitting PS4 on April 4, 2016. This date is a few weeks before the movie comes out at the end of April.
We played the game back at E3, and absolutely adored its gorgeous presentation.
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MLB The Show 16 Announced
The next iteration in the MLB The Show series was announced today at PlayStation Experience keynote.
MLB The Show 16's cover feature Blue Jays' Josh Donaldson and the game comes in three editions. The MVP edition ($70 USD) and Digital Deluxe edition ($100 USD) include the following:
- Steel book case (Physical edition only)
- 5,000 stubs (Digital deluxe edition includes 11,000 stubs)
- 1 Sponsor Pack
- 10 Standard Packs (Digital deluxe edition includes 20 Standard Packs)
- 31 PS4 MLB themed avatars
- 1 Opening Day Pack (Digital deluxe edition includes 3 Opening Day Packs)
Fat Princess Adventures Launches Today
Fat Princess Adventures is available on PlayStation 4 today, announced during this weekend's PlayStation Experience. The sequel to the original Fat Princess, Fat Princess Adventures takes on a new direction as a co-op hack-and-slash.
Our preview of Fat Princess Adventures from last year called it "a chaotic good time."
If you're picking it up today, let us know what you think in the comments below.
For everything else Sony and PlayStation, stay tuned to IGN as we bring you ongoing coverage of this weekend's PlayStation Experience!
Chloi Rad is a Staff Writer for IGN. You can follow her on Twitter at @_chloi.