Monthly Archives: June 2016
Rumor: Skyrim Remaster, Prey 2, Wolfenstein 2, Evil Within 2 to be Announced at E3
Rumors about Bethesda's E3 conference are suggesting the publisher will announce a fully-revamped (right down to the title) Prey 2, Wolfenstein 2, Evil Within 2 and a current-gen remaster of The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim.
As is traditional just before the huge event where all the games are announced, people are currently talking a lot about what games will be announced at the huge event. This particular vein of hot rumour-juice seems to have emanated from noted industry insider Shinobi602, who appeared on the H.A.M Radio Podcast last Sunday.
Speaking about Bethesda's conference during the episode, Shinobi said, "that Prey 2 reboot is definitely going to be there
At Last, XCOM 2 is Getting a Console Release
Firaxis has announced that XCOM 2 will be coming to PS4 and Xbox One on September 6 in North America, and September 9 in the rest of the world.
Firaxis has partnered with The Workshop (porters for The Evil Within among other titles) to bring the game to current-gen systems.
“The incredible reception of XCOM 2 has been rewarding and humbling for the team," said creative director Jake Solomon for a 2K press release, "and we’ve known console fans have been clamoring to play the game too. As avid console players ourselves, we’re excited to work with The Workshop to bring XCOM 2 to all of our fans.”
Pre-ordering the game will net players the Resistance Warrior Pack, which offers extra soldier customisation options and a special bonus recruit, a "Survivor of the Old War".
XCOM 2 Coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One This Year
The outstanding turn-based tactical sequel is coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on September 6, 2016, for $59.99. The Reinforcement Pack (aka season pass) will be available for $19.99, or bundled with the main game in the Digital Deluxe Edition for $74.99. The DLC list currently includes the Anarchy’s Children cosmetic pack and the boss-alien Alien Hunters, with more on the way. All current DLC will be available on day one for the console release.
The PC version of XCOM 2 came out in February 2016 to extremely positive reviews. In IGN’s XCOM 2 review, I called it “an amazing game I’ll easily put hundreds of hours into” and gave it a score of 9.3.
Rocket League Gets New Rare Items and Trade-in System
Two new features are coming to Rocket League later this month: extra item rarities, and the trade-in system.
In the next update, a new set of item drops will be added which will only be obtainable through online matches. The chance of getting "Rare" and "Very Rare" items will increase the longer you play, and when you get one, this hidden timer will reset.
Secondly, a trade-in system is coming to the game which means you'll be able to swap five duplicate items you have for a rarer item. For example, if you trade in five uncommon items, you'll get a rare item out of it.
Bear in mind though, Psyonix is planning to add in player to player item trading soon, so it might be worth hanging on to your more valuable duplicates for now.
YouTuber Builds Overwatch Weapons Out of LEGO Bricks
You can build your own Overwatch weapons—if you're skilled with LEGO bricks.
Using an estimated 4,500 LEGO bricks, one YouTube creator built Reinhardt's rocket hammer from Blizzard Entertainment's Overwatch. He's also built Tracer's pulse pistols, using around 800 pieces in total.
Reinhardt's rocket hammer is built to include its three rocket thrusters and light-up exhaust vents. It clocks in at around 61 inches long, weighing over 15 pounds. Not quite as big as Reinhardt's in-game hammer, but still very impressive.
The dual-wielded pistols are made of a bunch of specialty LEGO bricks, and utilize watch batteries to light up certain pieces. Tracer's LEGO pulse pistols can shoot stuff, too. Using LEGO blue lasers, the pistols have a spring-loaded firing mechanism.
3.3 Patch Adds Tons of Content to Final Fantasy 14
Today marks the release of the huge 3.3 Patch for Final Fantasy XIV, titled "Revenge of the Horde."
There are new quests, dungeons, raids, PvP encounters, and a bunch of new cosmetic items. Square Enix says the end of the Dragonsong War is near, and Nidhogg has cried out for vengeance.
A new 8-player trial will see players square off against Nidhogg in a final battle. There are also two new high level dungeons, the sky-high Sohr Khai, and the trickier Hullbreaker Isle.
There's also a 24-player alliance raid where you'll be exploring the ruins of Mhach, and a massive 72-player frontline PvP encounter called The Fields of Glory.
Players will be continuing The Warring Triad and Anima Weapon storylines, accompanying Hildibrand to the Holy See of Isghard, and helping the Moogles restore Zenith to its former glory.
PC Gaming Deals: Pre-Order Deus Ex: Mankind Divided for Under £22
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Persona 5 US Release Date, Collector’s Edition Announced
Atlus has announced that Persona 5 will launch in North America on February 14, 2017.
The standard edition of Persona 5 will be available for $59.99 on PlayStation 4, or $49.99 on PlayStation 3. PlayStation 4 customers who pre-order will receive a limited SteelBook launch edition for no additional cost.
Exclusively for PS4, Atlus will offer a Take Your Heart collector’s edition including the game in a SteelBook case, a 4” plush Morgana toy, a 64-page hardcover art book, a full-size Shujin Academy replica school bag, a soundtrack CD, and a collectible box. The Take Your Heart Edition will be available for $89.99.
Swipe through the gallery below for a look at the Take Your Heart Edition as well as the box art for the standard editions of Persona 5:
Battlefield 1 Teaser Shows Beautiful New In-Game Footage
DICE has released a new teaser showing in-game footage of Battlefield 1. It looks really, really good.
Claiming to be "representative of Xbox One", the teaser comes ahead of a new trailer release on June 12, presumably coinciding with the EA Play event on the same day:
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— Battlefield (@Battlefield) June 6, 2016
PS4 Deals of The Day: Pre-Order No Man’s Sky for Under £36
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Pre-order No Man's Sky for £35.95 at The Game Collection when you enter discount code E3HANGOVER at checkout. Game is due for release August 10th, 2016.