Monthly Archives: June 2018
Fallout 76’s Stealth Mode Lets You Disappear From the Mini-Map
Bethesda has revealed Fallout 76 will include a stealth mode which allows you to disappear from the mini-map, so other players cannot find you.
In a video posted to the official Fallout Twitter account, Jeff Gardiner, project lead for Fallout 76, was asked: "How do sneak perks and detection work in Fallout 76?"
Gardiner responded:
"As soon as you crouch, which engages our stealth mode, the dot
will very quickly fade away, so other players won’t be able to find you.”
For those of you who like to play on the stealthier side. #Fallout76 pic.twitter.com/ZiaYZlE5K6
The Best Cheap Laptop Deals for June 2018
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Fortnite Cross-Play Block is Because of “Money”, Claims Former Sony Boss
Former head of Sony Online Entertainment, Joe Smedley, has claimed the Fortnite cross-play block is simply down to "money."
In response to a video on the cross-play block by Kinda Funny's Greg Miller, Smedley tweeted, "If we keep up the pressure, the problem goes away." Smedley then went on to claim that, while he was at Sony, the reason for denying cross-play was stated as being financial.
btw when I was at Sony, the stated reason internally for this was money. They didn't like someone buying something on an Xbox and it being used on a Playstation. simple as that. dumb reason, but there it is.
— John Smedley (@j_smedley) June 18, 2018
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Hearthstone’s Witchwood Set: Team 5 on Some of the Bonkers Early Designs
Now that Hearthstone's latest set of cards - The Witchwood - has been out for a while, it's time to take a deep dive into the design of the set with Team 5's Lead Initial Designer Peter Whalen and Lead Final Designer Dean Ayala. Over the course of this interview they reveal ideas for The Witchwood that didn't make it in, how designing the first set after rotation is different from the second or third, and take us through early design ideas for Odd and Even decks, Tess Greymane, Toki, Time-tinker and a whole lot more. They've also supplied work in progress art for some of the early designs!
PLEASE NOTE: This interview was conducted a few weeks ago but I decided to hold it until after the post-nerf meta settled, and until after E3 had come and gone.
Fallout 76 Beta Will Come to Xbox One First
Just as Vault 76's residents will emerge from Fallout 76's titular vault before any other vault's dwellers, Xbox One owners will be the first to play Bethesda Softworks' latest post-apocalyptic RPG.
Bethesda has revealed through an FAQ that Fallout 76's beta will have a timed exclusive release on Xbox One before later heading to PlayStation 4 and PC. Fallout 76's beta doesn't yet have a release date for any of the three platforms, but Bethesda noted that exact timing will eventually be announced through its Fallout social media channels.
There's only one way for gamers to get into the beta, and that's by preordering Fallout 76 ahead of its November 14 release. For help deciding which version to preorder, visit IGN's Fallout 76 preorder guide.
PUBG Creator Loves Seeing Other Games Get Battle Royale Modes
From indie games like Fear the Wolves and Rapture Rejects to blockbusters like Battlefield V and Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, battle royale games were a big part of E3 2018. The man who popularized the genre noticed, and he's all for it.
"We have our own internal roadmap. And of course there's
going to be competitors," PUBG Creative Director Brendan Greene told GameSpot when asked if the trend affected PUBG's development. "This year is a battle royale of battle royales. Everyone has their own royale, which is great, I love seeing the genre grow. It's going to be interesting to see if it's going to develop as a full genre."
Exclusive New Trailer for Searching, a Unique John Cho Thriller
We have two exclusives -- a new trailer and a new poster -- for you today from the upcoming thriller Searching.
The Sony release -- which won the Audience Award at this past Sundance Film Festival and currently has a 100% "fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes -- stars Star Trek's John Cho. Here's the official word on the movie's plot:
"After David Kim (Cho)’s 16-year-old daughter goes missing, a local investigation is opened and a detective is assigned to the case. But 37 hours later and without a single lead, David decides to search the one place no one has looked yet, where all secrets are kept today: his daughter’s laptop. In a hyper-modern thriller told via the technology devices we use every day to communicate, David must trace his daughter’s digital footprints before she disappears forever."
Stranger Things Comic to Explore the Upside Down
Warning! Stranger Things SPOILERS below.
Netflix's popular sci-fi adventure series, Stranger Things, will soon have its very own comic book series, published by Dark Horse.
According to a report from EW, the four-issue miniseries will be written by Jody Houser and illustrated by Stefano Martino. The story will center on Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) during his time in the Upside Down in the first season. Dark Horse's president, Mike Richardson, had this to say in a statement to the outlet.
"Dark Horse is known for championing stories and storytellers," Richardson said. "We are so excited to work with Netflix to bring the world of Stranger Things to comics."
The Walking Dead: Jon Bernthal Will Return as Shane for Season 9
Jon Bernthal is set to reprise his role as Shane in The Walking Dead Season 9.
According to TVLine, Shane will appear in one episode in the new season. It's not known exactly what role the character will play in Season 9, but he could possibly show up as a hallucination or in flashbacks.
Shane was killed off in Season 2 when he was stabbed by Rick (Andrew Lincoln). He then appeared in Season 3 for an episode as a figment of Rick’s imagination. A fan first spotted Jon Bernthal with a few Walking Dead cast members near a set in Georgia this past weekend.
Bernthal has been busy on Netflix and Marvel's The Punisher, which debuted on the streaming service last year. Set for a second season find out what we thought of his outing as Frank Castle in IGN's The Punisher: Season 1 review.