Monthly Archives: February 2018
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Dev Hints at Clone Wars DLC
It appears that Star Wars Battlefront 2 Clone Wars DLC is coming, according DICE's Dennis Brännvall, along with player customization. The development team took questions from fans over on the game's forum, and were asked specifically about Conquest mode, customization, and the possibility of Clone Wars content.
"We're obviously hearing the requests about a more open, free-flowing large mode like Conquest," Brännvall replied. "Not sure if porting a mode over is the right way to go, but we're definitely working on satisfying that request." In response to the customization and Clone Wars questions, he simply replied with, "yes."
Ex-STALKER Devs Announce New Battle Royale Game
Focus Home Interactive and Vostok Games - developers of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series - have announced Fear The Wolves, a post-apocalyptic Battle Royale game coming to PC and console later this year. The title was unveiled at Focus' annual press event, Le What’s Next de Focus, taking place today and tomorrow.
"Fear the Wolves drops players, in squads or as lone wolves, into the oppressive environments of a radiation-ravaged Chernobyl," read the press release. "The classic Battle Royale mode forces them to fight to be the last man standing out of 100 fighters."
As well as the threat of other survivors, players will have to watch out for "deadly anomalies" and the dynamic weather system. A day-night cycle conspires to make things even more difficult, forcing players to change up their strategies on the fly.
Deadpool 2 Trailer Introduces Cable
The new Deadpool 2 trailer has arrived, featuring Ryan Reynolds' beloved crazy man, of course. But it also focuses quite a bit on Josh Brolin's mutant cyborg from the future, Cable.
Click here to check it out:
Here's the "official" YouTube description of Deadpool 2 from 20th Century Fox's YouTube page:
"After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover."
Pillars of Eternity 2 is Getting a Console Release This Holiday
Pillars of Eternity 2 is coming to PS4, Xbox One and Switch later in the year, according to Game Informer.
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire has been in the works since 2016, with a release date finally announced last month. The first game released on PC in 2015, followed by a console release just last year, but this time around, the wait won't be as long. Pillars 2 will make its way to consoles this holiday season.
EVO 2018 Lineup Announced
The lineup for EVO 2018 has been unveiled and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is nowhere to be seen.
The eight games included in this year's tournament were revealed during a livestream on Twitch and include new titles like Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, as well as returning fan favourites like Super Smash Bros. Melee and Street Fighter 5.
#Evo2018 Lineup! https://t.co/AzIV3RZCr7 pic.twitter.com/Onm1mEUgI8
— EVO (@EVO) February 7, 2018
PS4 Firmware 5.50 Features Detailed
The beta for PS4 firmware update 5.50 began rolling out yesterday and new features include more organisation options and the ability to customise your UI, in addition to the supersampling mode for PS4 Pro revealed earlier this month.
Details of the update were posted on the PS blog, which specifies some of the features you can expect in the final fireware. Play Time Management allows parents to check and manage play time, as well as impose restrictions so games can only be played for a set amount of time or "within set playable hours." Notifications will pop up telling them to save and quit as time runs out, but "family managers/guardians also have the option to add extra game time via their smartphone or PC," as well as the option to log them out remotely.
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The Surge 2 Coming in May 2019
The Surge 2 will be released next year and promises "larger and more ambitious level design, more brutal combat, and an expanded limb-targeting system", according to a post on the official Surge Facebook page.
May 2019 is the month the sequel is expected to land and improvements include "a bigger arsenal to overcome all the new enemies and bosses!". The original game allowed the player to target specific body parts, resulting in a wider range of tactical combat choices - you could aim for a foe's weak spot or opt for dismemberment if you wanted specific loot-based rewards, and the sequel promises to develop that system further.
Disney Considering ‘a Few’ Star Wars TV Shows
It looks like Star Wars fans may have more than just one TV series set in a galaxy far, far away to look forward to.
During an earnings call (via The Hollywood Reporter) Disney CEO Bob Iger told investors the company is developing multiple Star Wars TV shows for its forthcoming streaming service, which will debut in 2019.
Overwatch Year of the Dog Event Details Teased
Details for the latest Overwatch Year of the Dog event have been teased.
A new developer update video brings some details of what we can expect in the next lunar new year event.
Lead designer Jeff Kaplan reveals a new map based on Thailand will be added to the game. The Ayutthaya map is designed specifically for capture the flag and will feature both ancient and modern themes.
Kaplan goes on to explain that updates have also come to the capture the flag game mode. Draws have been removed from the mode and instead a sudden death mechanic will commence if a tie is imminent. This will move both teams flags closer to the center of the map, allowing for either team to score a point quickly.