Monthly Archives: December 2019
Xbox Series X Next-Gen Console Officially Revealed
The next Xbox, formerly codenamed Project Scarlett, will be called Xbox Series X.
The console itself was also shown (seen in the trailer below), as well as a trailer for the newly announced Senua's Saga: Hellbade 2 from developer Ninja Theory, which Head of Xbox Phil Spencer said was designed to take advantage of the new system's power.
Flip through the slideshow below to see images of the Xbox Series X, or watch the trailer above:
Spencer was on stage during The Game Awards, saying Series X is "our fastest, most powerful Xbox" and will set a new bar for performance, speed, and compatibility.
Final Fantasy 7 Remake Trailer Puts the Spotlight on Cloud
Square Enix premiered a new trailer at The Game Awards for Final Fantasy 7 Remake. The new trailer focuses on Cloud, who's sporting a new design since the polygonal days of the PlayStation 1.
The new trailer — which you can watch above — showed off more of Cloud's allies and their fight in Midgar.
Square Enix has been trickling out details for the upcoming Final Fantasy 7 Remake all year. We recently got new details on Aerith and Tifa's combat, and we know that the next part of the multi-part release is in development.
Open-World Shark Game Maneater Gets a Release Date
The shark-centric open-world game Maneater will drop on PC on the 22nd of May, 2020.
The release date was revealed at tonight's Game Awards. A new trailer showed off one of your shark's evolutions, as well as the fact you can defy logic by eating people on land.
You can catch our thoughts about Maneater from E3 earlier this year.
Humankind Lets You Create a Custom Leader For Your Civilization
Humankind, a new historical strategy game, got a new trailer at The Game Awards. The second-ever trailer reveals who you will be playing as when building your human society, and it turns out the answer is: You.
The second trailer for Amplitude’s Humankind revealed that players will create their avatar that will lead their civilization through the ages. Players will combine different cultures and progress through the eras of human history.
The avatar will evolve visually throughout the game, and their look will depend on your play, which achievements you earn, and how you develop the culture of your civilizations.
Lord of the Rings Loses Black Mirror’s Will Poulter
Will Poulter (Black Mirror Bandersnatch, Midsommar) has reportedly dropped out of Amazon’s upcoming Lord of the Rings TV series.
Variety is reporting that Will Poulter has dropped out of The Lord of the Rings TV series from Amazon due to scheduling conflicts, according to sources familiar with development on the show. The news comes after the publication first reported Poulter joined the series back in September.
Poulter’s role in The Lord of the Rings was never revealed, but sources say that Amazon is looking for a replacement. Other actors currently attached to the project include Markella Kavenagh, Joseph Mawle, Maxim Baldry, and Ema Horvath.
Everything You Need To Know Before Watching The Game Awards Tonight
The Game Awards 2019 is airing tonight and to get you ready for the biggest games award show of the year, here is everything you need to know before you stream it so you don't miss out on any massive game reveals or announcements.
How to Prepare for The Game Awards 2019
The Game Awards officially starts at 6:00pm PT/9:00pm ET, however, there is a pre-show that takes place 30 minutes earlier. We will be doing our own version of a pre-show at the same time that you can find here (and other places as well, which we'll get into later).
We suggest getting ready to watch The Game Awards an hour ahead of time, especially if you plan on having snacks, drinks, and the livestream set up by the time the pre-show starts rolling.
Fortnite: How to Play Split-Screen on Xbox One and PS4
The Fortnite v11.30 update released early this morning, Dec. 12, adding in a local split-screen feature for those on consoles. Going forward, players will be able to play on the same TV as a friend if they're using an Xbox One or PlayStation 4.
The new Fortnite split-screen feature came as a surprise to fans and is currently still being worked on by Epic. No timetable has been given for a PC or Nintendo Switch release, but developers promise that this is only an early release, and they will continue to improve on the feature.
It looks like Epic is going to have to begin work on the new split-screen feature right away, as they have temporarily disabled the feature at the time of writing. Further, Epic is encouraging players to provide feedback on the split-screen feature by using the in-game feedback tool.
The Griswolds: Vacation Series with Johnny Galecki in Talks for HBO Max
The Big Bang Theory's Johnny Galecki is reportedly in talks with HBO Max to executive produce a Griswolds: Vacation spin-off series. A deal has not been finalized yet, and it is unclear if Galecki would reprise the role of Rusty Griswold or stay behind the scenes.
The Hollywood Reporter reports the new Griswolds series would be set in the suburbs of Chicago and focus on the daily lives of one of America's favorite families. If HBO decides to move forward, the series would likely be an HBO Max exclusive, according to THR.
It's currently unclear if any of the original actors from National Lampoon's Vacation would appear in the series, such as Chevy Chase or Beverly D'Angelo. Further, in the 2015 sequel, Vacation, The Office's Ed Helms played the adult version of Rusty Griswold — making Galecki's return a bit tricky.
Everything We Know About Resident Evil 3 (So Far)
Trailers and Story
So far two trailers have come out for Resident Evil 3: The Resident Evil 3 announcement trailer and the Special Developer Message video, which we discuss more thoroughly in the gameplay and character redesign sections of this article found below. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/resident-evil-3-remake-official-announcement-trailer"] The announcement trailer features protagonist Jill Valentine as she’s pursued by Resident Evil 3's infamous antagonist Nemesis. Created to eliminate members of the Special Tactics And Rescue Service team, more commonly referred to as STARS, Nemesis seems to be making his return in the remake as the creepy mutant stalker that will make you crap your pants. A cameo by UBCS (also known as Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service) member Mikhail Victor is shown, followed by fellow STARS member Brad Vickers. Additional UBCS members Nikolai Zinoviev and Carlos Oliveria also make an appearance in the trailer. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/12/resident-evil-3-remake-trailer-breakdown-secrets-easter-eggs-and-callbacks-rewind-theater"] A clip of Jill muttering, “Ugh, my head...” over a running sink along with a few quick flashes of her resembling a decaying zombie is shown near the end, as well.Modes
In an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine UK, Capcom producer Peter Fabian confirmed Resident Evil 3 does not have a Mercenaries Mode. Instead, it will include an online multiplayer called Resident Evil Resistance.Resident Evil Resistance
Previously announced as Project Resistance, Resident Evil Resistance is a team-based survival horror mode where four survivors face against one "Mastermind". The Mastermind watches and places dangerous obstacles from a control room as the players try to escape the from the map before time runs out. Survivors have skills such as healing, hacking, defense moves, and attacks that they can use to increase their chances of escape. Masterminds also have a few tricks up their sleeve, having the ability to summon zombies, bioweapons, and other mutated creatures based in their background and expertise. Read our Project Resistance hands on for our impressions about early gameplay.When Does Resident Evil 3 Take Place?
According to Capcom producer Peter Fabiano, Resident Evil 3 takes place before and after RE:2 Remake. "While Leon and Claire’s stories occur after the city has already been infected for some time, Jill’s story provides a new perspective." Fabiano explained in a PlayStation Blog. "Starting with the early days of the outbreak, you’ll follow Jill’s fight for survival as the population of the once-lively metropolis turns into hordes of undead."Gameplay
[ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/resident-evil-3-special-developer-message-gameplay-first-look"] Resident Evil 3 gameplay was first revealed in a video titled Special Developer Message where Capcom producers Peter Fabiano and Masachika Kawata talk through footage of the game. Featuring a redesigned Jill Valentine in an over-the-shoulder view, the gameplay shows her walking through a ravaged Raccoon City. Citizens run frantically by as Jill emerges from an abandoned building saying to herself, “More survivors. We gotta get that train moving.” [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/10/resident-evil-3-special-developer-message-gameplay-first-look/loops?q=eyJsb29wVGl0bGUiOiIiLCJzdGFydFBvc2l0aW9uIjowLjMwMzU5NDU1MDAwMjUzODgsImVuZFBvc2l0aW9uIjowLjM0NjcwMDU1NjI3MzQ4NDMsInN0aWNrZXJHcmlkSWRzIjpbeyJwb3MiOjAsImltYWdlSWQiOiIifSx7InBvcyI6MSwiaW1hZ2VJZCI6IiJ9LHsicG9zIjoyLCJpbWFnZUlkIjoiIn0seyJwb3MiOjMsImltYWdlSWQiOiIifSx7InBvcyI6NCwiaW1hZ2VJZCI6IiJ9LHsicG9zIjo1LCJpbWFnZUlkIjoiIn1dLCJ2aWRlb0lkIjoiMzA1OGY4OTMwYmUwMjVkNWY0OGQ5NTQxNmVlOGY2NTciLCJjcmVhdG9yIjoiSm9uUnlhbi1JR04iLCJpc0JyYW5kaW5nRXhjbHVkZWQiOnRydWV9"] She then encounters her first zombie, taking it down swiftly with two shots to the chest. Unlike the original, Capcom producer Peter Fabiano confirmed that Resident Evil 3 will not have multiple endings.Resident Evil 3 Character Redesigns
Most of the character designs in Resident Evil 3 have been updated from their original version. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/11/resident-evil-3-comparison-remake-vs-original"]Jill Valentine
Producers Peter Fabiano and Masachika Kawata explained in their Special Developer Message video that they were happy with how Jill Valentine’s new design came out and that it reflected the Resident Evil 3 remake’s lean towards action. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/12/11/resident-evil-3-comparison-remake-vs-original/loops?q=eyJsb29wVGl0bGUiOiIiLCJzdGFydFBvc2l0aW9uIjowLjM2NjY5NTg4ODU1ODgxOCwiZW5kUG9zaXRpb24iOjAuNDU5OTA1MTkwMDkzMDUyMiwic3RpY2tlckdyaWRJZHMiOlt7InBvcyI6MCwiaW1hZ2VJZCI6IiJ9LHsicG9zIjoxLCJpbWFnZUlkIjoiIn0seyJwb3MiOjIsImltYWdlSWQiOiIifSx7InBvcyI6MywiaW1hZ2VJZCI6IiJ9LHsicG9zIjo0LCJpbWFnZUlkIjoiIn0seyJwb3MiOjUsImltYWdlSWQiOiIifV0sInZpZGVvSWQiOiJhODcwNzk5NmRhZjg3OTFhODA5M2Y3ZTQxYjk4ZjZmZiIsImNyZWF0b3IiOiJKb25SeWFuLUlHTiIsImlzQnJhbmRpbmdFeGNsdWRlZCI6dHJ1ZX0="]Carlos Oliveria
Carlos Oliveira has been changed to look more “rough around the edges”. The producers said they recreated Carlos with the dire setting of Resident Evil 3 in mind, and the idea that he would be “a reliable ally that Jill could lean on”. Producer Peter Fabiano also confirmed that Carlos will be a playable character and "have his own interesting section to play through" in RE3.Nemesis
Nemesis also received a hefty design change, getting a nose and some very long teeth in the process. The producers said that he will have “more ways than Tyrant from Resident Evil 2 to track down his target Jill Valentine”. Scary! His more realistic appearance was achieved with the use of a technique called photogrammetry, where the developers created a real-life model of Nemesis and scanned it into the game. In an interview with Official PlayStation Magazine, producer Peter Fabiano talked about what the developers have done to make Nemesis even more terrifying. Nemesis will feature smarter AI, akin to that of Tyrant in RE2, and will have the ability to freely roam about Raccoon City. He can also use weapons, making him a threat that can harm you from distance.RE2 Remake Achievement Links to RE3
A new achievement called Chasing Jill was added to Resident Evil 2 Remake. The description for this achievement reads, "Read a letter left behind by Jill", hinting at an in-game link to Resident Evil 3.Where Can I Pre-Order the Resident Evil 3?
Resident Evil 3 Remake pre-orders are currently available at a variety of retailers including GameStop, Best Buy, the PlayStation Store.What Does the Resident Evil 3 Collector’s Edition Come With?
Available exclusively at GameStop, the Resident Evil 3 Collector’s Edition includes:
- Resident Evil 3 game
- Jill Valentine figurine
- Double-sided Raccoon City poster
- Project: N and Project: R art book
- Voucher for Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Resistance soundtracks
When Does Resident Evil 3 Come Out?
The release date for Resident Evil 3 is April 3, 2020. It will be available for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. What are you most excited for in the RE3 remake? Let us know in the comments below, and be sure to catch up on everything you may have missed in the excellent Resident Evil 2 remake, which was a runner-up for our Game of the Year award. [poilib element="accentDivider"]Mortal Kombat 11 Adds Crossplay In Latest Patch
Update:
In an FAQ, Netherealm Studios detailed how "Krossplay" works currently in Mortal Kombat 11. According to the studio, the feature is being tested on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, only. Toggling the feature on will allow PS4 and Xbox One players queue up int eh same matchmaking pool for Online Kasual game modes.
Furthermore, progress will not carry over between consoles. Meaning there is no cross-save feature yet.
Original story follows...
Mortal Kombat 11 seems to have just bridged the gap between its player base by quietly adding Crossplay in its latest patch. This means Mortal Kombat 11 combatants can play against one each other online even if they're on different platforms.