Monthly Archives: May 2018
Battlerite’s New Battle Royale Map Is Called Talon Island
Stunlock Studios has released the first image of Battlerite's Battle Royale Map in its latest developer update, coming with the new mode "this summer."
The post from Stunlock Studios' art developer Johan Aronson shows off some early concept art of the Talon Island map. The island is 30 times larger than Battlerite's standard arena map and contains a number of different areas: Anvilfall, the Glimmering Woods, the Starlight Oasis, and the Ancient Tomb. Players will be able to enter many of the building and structures they see around the map to search for loot.
Developer concept of Talon Island, the new Battle Royale map coming to Battlerite.
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New Xbox Update Adds Discord Linking and More
The May update for Xbox One is now available, bringing with it Discord linking, increased refresh rate support, and more.
In response to user feedback, Xbox users can now link their Discord account with their Xbox account, allowing them to use the popular chat program to see and share Xbox Live gaming activity with friends.
Xbox One S and Xbox One X users connected to 120Hz refresh rate-supporting monitors and TVs can now take advantage of those higher refresh speeds by enabling 120Hz support, available at 1080p and 1440p resolutions.
Other updates include an easier way to trim clips for quicker sharing, better family settings, and more. Check out the official Xbox blog for more detail on the update.
Amazon Orders Nazi-Hunting TV Series from Get Out’s Jordan Peele
Get Out director Jordan Peele is developing a Nazi-hunting series for Amazon Studios.
Amazon has given a 10 episode direct-to-series order for The Hunt, which centers on a diverse group of Nazi hunters living in 1977 New York City. After discovering hundreds of high ranking Nazi officials are secretly conspiring to create a Fourth Reich in the United States, the hunters go on a vengeful quest to take down the Nazis.
Peele is executive producing the series, which is based on an original idea. The show's creator David Weil (Moonfall) will serve as a writer and executive producer. Tom Lesinski (Mr. Mercedes), Jenna Santoianni (Mr. Mercedes), and Win Rosenfeld (Dark Net) are executive producing.
Obi-Wan Kenobi Movie Reportedly Happening, Not an Origin Story
An Obi-Wan Kenobi movie is rumored to indeed be happening, but it won't be an origins story.
TMZ reports the film will instead be a direct prequel to A New Hope. It will be set on Tatooine and follow Obi-Wan Kenobi living in exile, who goes out of hiding when a tribe of Sand People and local Tatooine farmers start feuding. (Find out what Star Wars canon tells us Obi-Wan was up to between Revenge of the Sith and A New Hope here.)
Batwoman Will Appear in Next Arrowverse Crossover
Deadpool 2 Director Wants to Break the Video Game Curse with Division Film
Deadpool 2 director David Leitch shares how he plans to combat the "video game movie curse" in his upcoming adaptation of The Division.
Back in April, it was announced that Leitch would be taking over directorial duties from Stephen Gaghan, who was previously set to helm the film. Veteran actors Jessica Chastain and Jake Gyllenhaal will star in the leading roles.
In a recent interview with IGN, Leitch told us how important character development will be in breaking the video game curse that seems to plague so many films. For the full interview and more on what Leitch has in store for The Division, check out the video below:
Mario Tennis Aces Demo Coming Next Week
A demo for Mario Tennis Aces will be landing on the eShop next week, followed by a three-day long online multiplayer tournament starting early next week. The tournament is set to kick off on Friday, June 1, and run until Sunday, June 3.
Users will be able to find the demo in the free software section on the Nintendo Switch eShop starting Thursday, May 24. Users who download the demo will be able to choose to between Mario, Peach, Yoshi, and Bowser to compete in online multiplayer matches. Players will also be able to earn coins by winning online matches, which they can then use to unlock five additional characters hidden away in the demo.
The online tournament will run from 6 p.m. PT on June 1 to 11:59 p.m. PT on June 3. Nintendo has stated that the demo will also be playable offline against CPU opponents, and players who complete the demo will unlock Mario's classic outfit for the full game's release.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Battle Royale Mode Announced
Blackout is Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s battle royale mode, Treyarch announced at its Black Ops 4 reveal event.
The mode will be available in Black Ops 4 at launch and features a map 1,500 times bigger than an average Call of Duty map. Blackout brings the Black Ops universe together by integrating parts of different multiplayer maps into its own and playable characters from all Black Ops games, including Zombies characters.
Not many details were revealed about Blackout, but there will be sea, land, and air vehicles available in some capacity. Blackout challenges players to be the last person standing in an unspecified number of players, and they’ll have weapons and tools from Black Ops multiplayer and Zombies.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Doesn’t Have a Traditional Campaign
This year’s Call of Duty is forgoing a traditional campaign and instead features different kinds of solo experiences.
Revealed at the Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 event, developer Treyarch is looking to expand the “multiplayer universe” with solo missions featuring both returning and new Specialist characters. These missions would not only serve as a place to learn tactics with the different Specialists but also learn the Specialist characters’ backstories. These stories take place between Black Ops 2 and Black Ops 3.
“These missions will be fun and fast-paced trials that give a hands-on introduction for these new and returning Specialists,” Dan Bunting, Treyarch’s co-studio head, said.