Monthly Archives: April 2018
Overwatch: Jeff Kaplan Explains Why a Battle Royale Mode Would Be Tricky
Jeff Kaplan has responded to fan requests for an Overwatch equivalent of the increasingly ever-present Battle Royale mode, saying that the dev team has considered it for the game, but that shoehorning it in isn't as straightforward as some players seem to think.
Speaking to Kotaku, the Overwatch game director said: "A lot of times when I hear some of our fans pitch it, they’re like ‘Oh, just put a card in the Arcade one day that’s a battle royale mode,’ and I’m like ‘F**k, that would be awesome.' But there’s a lot of design and tech work to get us to that place and not just feel like a me-too game.”
Stranger Things Comes to Halloween Horror Nights
Netflix’s Stranger Things will be making its debut at Universal Studios’ Halloween Horror Nights with all-new supernatural mazes.
Check out the announcement video above, and the reveal poster below.
L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files Released for Oculus Rift
Rockstar has announced that L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files finally has Oculus Rift support, and is now available with the update implemented on Steam, and in the Oculus store,
The VR version of the game released in December with HTC Vive compatibility, after being pushed back from its original November release date. The VR game is a scaled-down experience of the original title, centring around seven cases that have been built from the ground up specifically for VR.
All the Differences Between Dark Souls and Dark Souls Remastered
The differences between the original Dark Souls and its upcoming remaster across PC, PS4, Xbox One and the Nintendo Switch have been revealed.
Along with technical improvements, the list reveals a strong focus on better matchmaking, and little fixes that address some common complaints throughout the years (hello, button configuration!) The list also clarifies graphics on the Switch: it will run at 1080p resolution at 30fps on Nintendo's console when docked, and 720p resolution at 30fps when in handheld mode. Full differences are below.
- Dark Souls Remastered will have a 4K resolution with a compatible TV/monitor at 60fps on the Xbox One X, PS4 Pro and PC. It will display upscaled 4K resolution on PS4 Pro and Xbox One, while the PC version will be native 4K.
Niantic to Pay Out $1.6 Million in Pokemon Go Fest Lawsuit
Last year's Pokemon Go Fest was something of a disaster for Niantic, and the company has settled a class action suit that was filed as a result for almost $1.6 million.
The event was plagued with problems from the outset, with the game crashing frequently, and leaving most players unable to use the app, including IGN's Andrew Goldfarb, who was in attendance.
In the wake of the underwhelming festivities, Niantic issued full refunds to the Fest's attendees, $100 worth of in-game PokeCoins, and issued an apology, with a spokesperson saying the staff were "horrified" by the situation.
A History of Marvel’s Infinity Comics
The word "infinity" carries a lot of weight in the Marvel Universe. When that word pops up in a new crossover, fans can expect plenty of cosmic spectacle and drama as heroes join forces to battle for the fate of the entire universe. That's true for the MCU, as well. Avengers: Infinity War pays off on ten years' worth of movies, as Thanos comes to Earth seeking to complete the Infinity Gauntlet and gain total dominion over the universe.
Now's a great time to brush up on all things Infinity at Marvel. From the original Infinity Gauntlet to the current Infinity Countdown, check out this slideshow breaking down each one of these cosmic epics.
For more on what's to come for Marvel's ongoing Infinity saga, here's what we know about Infinity Wars, Marvel's big crossover event for summer 2018.
Chrono Trigger PC Patch Adds ‘Original’ Graphics Option
Update: Square Enix has released its first patch for Chrono Trigger on PC.
As outlined in a post on Steam, the update allows users to select an "Original" graphics option from the menu, which alters the character sprites and background visuals to look more like the original SNES release.
Sample of how the Chrono Trigger will look with "Original" graphics applied, screenshots via Steam
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No Plans For a Riverdale / Sabrina the Teenage Witch Crossover
Riverdale executive producer and Archie Comics CEO, Jon Goldwater, has confirmed there are no plans for a Riverdale and Sabrina the Teenage Witch Crossover in the foreseeable future.
The Sabrina the Teenage Witch reboot was announced last year as a companion series to Riverdale, based on The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina. Initially in development at The CW and WBTV, Netflix picked up the show for two seasons leaving a question as to whether the two Archie Comics shows will still be set in the same universe.
Overwatch Story Events Now Called Overwatch Archives
Last week Blizzard announced the return of the Overwatch Uprising event, but that event will now be called Overwatch Archives, representing effort to let players delve into the history of Overwatch with PvE story events. An event called Retribution will seemingly be the next entry in the Archives.
Game director Jeff Kaplan and lead engineer Tim Ford announced the news in the latest Overwatch developer update, saying that the idea behind the event is to explore "all of these cool past moments in Overwatch history, and by going into the archives, we can relive those, and Uprising was just one of those events."