Monthly Archives: April 2017
More Bad News for Batman in DC Rebirth
Batman was in for another shocker this week as he discovered the truth about the League of Shadows.
Warning: this article contains spoilers for Detective Comics #954!
Since the start of DC Rebirth, Detective Comics has dealt with the mystery that is the League of Shadows. Various characters have alluded to the existence of this secretive organization, basically an even darker offshoot of Ra's al Ghul's League of Assassins. The current storyline has amade it clear that the league of Shadows is very much real, and is led by Lady Shiva, perhaps the best hand-to-hand fighter in the entire world.
HearthStone Patch Addresses Exploit That Let Players Skip Opponent’s Turn
Blizzard has released a patch for the Hearthstone exploit that allowed players to replicate cards and skip their opponent's turn.
The exploit used a combination of cards to lock the opposing player out of their turn. This was effectively done by creating so many animations that the player's turn would run out watching them before any moves could be made.
Recent patch notes reveal that one of the cards responsible, Shadow Visions, has been updated so it can no longer replicate itself or create spells in an empty deck. This should render the exploit unavailable.
Forza Horizon 3 Porsche Car Pack Announced
A Porsche Car Pack is now available for Forza Horizon 3, Microsoft has announced.
The news broke at the New York International Auto Show (via Xbox Wire), where Porsche and Turn 10 Studios announced a six-year collaboration to create co-branded content between Porsche and Forza.
The car pack launches today and includes seven Porsche vehicles that range from the vintage 1960 718 RS 60 to models as recent as the 2017 Panamera.
Additionally, the companies will hold several competitions, with the first taking place at New York's flagship Microsoft store on Fifth Avenue from April 15-16. The event will pit 18 of ForzaRC's Elite players against each other in a contest to win $25,000 in cash prizes.
Refunds May Be Coming Soon to Xbox One
If you've ever regretted a digital game purchase on the Xbox store, your only recourse has been to come to terms with the fact you've thrown money down the tubes. However, Microsoft wants to give you a chance to get your money back.
"We’re always looking for new ways to improve the customer experience and regularly release new features into the Insider Program to encourage and foster fan feedback, which helps us test and refine features before they reach general availability. Earlier today, we enabled self-serve refund pilot testing for digital content via the Xbox and Windows Insider Programs and this testing is presently limited to select Insider members. Insiders can learn more about the criteria for claiming digital refunds via the Insider Hub. Beyond that, we have nothing further to share."
Lady Layton Release Date Announced
Update: Level-5 has announced that Lady Layton: The Millionaire Ariadone's Conspiracy will launch worldwide for iOS and Android on July 20.
While yesterday's Japanese Nintendo Direct brought with it the news that Lady Layton will also release for 3DS on that date in Japan, Level-5 confirmed in a post on its official site (translation via Kotaku) that the localized version for 3DS in the west won't be available until after sometime after the July 20 launch.
It's worth noting that the 3DS version will be priced at 4,800 yen (approximately $44 USD) while the mobile version will cost 1,900 yen (just over $17 USD) and have in-app purchases. The mobile version will support eight different languages at launch, including English, Japanese, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Dutch and Korean.
Splatoon 2 Release Date, Amiibo Set Announced
Nintendo confirmed today that Splatoon 2 will be released for Nintendo Switch on July 21, 2017.
Alongside the release, Nintendo will also release a new set of Splatoon amiibo on the same day, with a three-pack offering new versions of an Inkling Girl, Inkling Boy, and a Squid. Splatoon 2 will also be compatible with the previously-released Splatoon amiibo.
Nintendo also announced Salmon Run, a new wave-based PvE mode in which players will fight waves of enemies with teams of four. Splatoon 2 was announced during the Nintendo Switch reveal in January, and offered a Global Testfire last month with an early look at gameplay.
Standalone Nintendo Switch Dock Is Coming to Stores Next Month
Nintendo announced that the standalone dock will begin shipping to stores this May during a Nintendo Direct presentation today.
Previously, the standalone Switch dock was only available as a replacement part on Nintendo’s online store. The dock will be sold for $59.99 USD, but it does not come with an AC adapter. That accessory can be purchased for an additional $29.99 USD.
That’s not the only hardware Nintendo announced today. The company revealed a set of Neon Yellow Joy-Con will be available on June 16, the same day that its new fighting game, called Arms, will be launched in the US.
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12 Nintendo Switch Games Get New Details, Release Dates
During a Nintendo Direct today, Nintendo showed off a handful of new titles coming to Nintendo Switch this year.
Aside from big names like Minecraft and a release date for ARMS, and new amiibo and a release date for Splatoon 2, here are a few of the other Switch games you’ll be able to play in 2017.
Project Mekuru made a very brief appearance in the sizzle reel shown off at the Switch reveal event back in January, but very little information has been available since then.
Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Version Release Date Announced
Nintendo announced today that Minecraft will come to Nintendo Switch on May 11 digitally, with a physical version to hit stores at a later date.
Minecraft will include multiplayer for eight players online or four players locally on Switch, offering split-screen as well as support for the Switch Pro Controller.
The Switch version will also include the Super Mario Mash-Up Pack that previously came to Wii U, which offers Mario-themed skins, textures, music, and much more from previous Mario games.
Minecraft was first confirmed for Nintendo Switch back in January. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced a new marketplace coming to the Windows 10 and mobile versions of Minecraft later this year, but it’s unknown for now how many PC features will be headed to the Switch version.
Nintendo Switch Neon Yellow Joy-Con Set Announced
Nintendo announced a pair of Switch accessories during today’s Direct presentation.
The company revealed a Neon Yellow set of Joy-Con, along with a corresponding Joy-Con strap accessory of the same color, will be sold separately at retailers on June 16. This is same release date Nintendo’s new fighting game, called Arms.
The neon yellow Joy-Con controllers
The Neon Yellow set is the third color Joy-Con configuration announced for the Nintendo Switch so far. Each set comes with two black Joy-Con straps included in the package, along with two black Joy-Con strap accessories. The set of Joy-Con will be sold for $79.99 USD in stores. The Neon Yellow strap accessory is sold for $7.99 USD.