Monthly Archives: February 2015
Axiom Verge Release Date and Details Revealed
Details about power-ups have been released for Axiom Verge, which is coming to PS4, Vita, and PC on March 31 in the US, and April 1 in Europe, for $20 / €18.
Speaking on the PS Blog, the game's sole developer, Tom Happ, has revealed some of the early unlocks and upgrades you will receive in the game.
The first is a weapon called the Nova, which can be detonated in mid air, causing the projectile to split into six pieces. After the first boss you will receive the drill, allowing you to cut your way through the environment.
Later, you will get the Address Disruptor, which Happ describes as a "glitch ray". Every enemy in the game can be glitched, each responding in their own way.
Sony Won’t Guarantee Driveclub PS Plus Release
Sony appears unwilling to guarantee Driveclub's PS Plus Edition will be released, according to a new interview.
Sony Computer Entertainment Europe president and CEO Jim Ryan seemed reticent when talking to Metro about the state of the version previously-announced as being free to PS Plus subscribers.
"That’s still being looked at," he said when asked about whether it was still planned, before adding "I can’t say anything at this stage," when pushed on the point. Last we heard the version was postponed until further notice.
Gotham: “Red Hood” Photo Preview
There's no shortage of bad guys in Gotham, and "Red Hood" brings in the Red Hood gang. Or as Detective Bullock says, "Another freak in a mask." The gang gets on Bullock and Gordon's radar by performing several bank robberies. In the comics, Red Hood was an identity Joker had before he was Joker - so the question becomes, a week after we met one character who could be the Clown Prince of Crime, is this another piece of the puzzle?
Elsewhere in the city, Fish Mooney tries to climb her way back up to the top but she has a long way to go. Selina gets closer to Barbara. And young Bruce? It looks like he's engaging in more training with some hand-to-hand combat. But that's not Alfred...
New Final Fantasy 15 Screenshots Look Absolutely Gorgeous
Square Enix has released a new batch of Final Fantasy XV screenshots ahead of the launch of the Episode Duscae demo.
The screenshots, which you can see below, reveal areas of the Duscae region, along with both the camp system and some of the missions Noctis and crew will take on. One thing's for certain, it's certainly looking beautiful.
In case you missed it last week, we got a chance to share 40 minutes of gameplay from the upcoming demo, revealing five particularly cool new combat abilities, along with seven other must-know facts about the game.
Here’s What’s in the Oscars $125,000 Goodie Bags
The contents of this year's Academy Awards goodie bags have been revealed to be worth more than $125,000.
Variety reports the some pretty spectacular swag will be given to nominees, alongside the standard array of skincare products and accessories.
Highlights include: a $1,500 three-night stay at a resort in Tuscany; a luxury train journey through the Canadian Rockies worth $14,500; French Mediterranean sea salts worth $1,500; a silver necklace bearing the latitude and longitude of the Dolby Theater where the Oscars were held worth $150; a glamping trip valued at $12,500; a $800 cotton candy and dessert voucher; a $250 Haze vaporiser; a $250 Afterglow vibrator; a Wellness 360 gift pack worth $1,200; a full year of Audi A4 car rental worth $20,000 and a Reset Yourself makeover package coming in at over $14,200.
Redeeming the Third Reich (or Not) in Hearts of Iron 4
Taking control of Germany in 1936 is always going to be an awkward proposition. In theory, the actions I'm taking are not so different from my usual modus operandi in Crusader Kings II or Europa Universalis IV: establishing military hegemony and manipulating the political web of Europe to conquer as much territory as I can realistically get away with. Yet, the historical context and the popular understanding of the atrocities committed by this particular imperialist superpower adds a layer of queasiness to every heavy-handed annexation or political coup I enact.
What is unambiguously awesome are the ways Iron 4 brings Paradox's World War II grand strategy series up to the modern standard set by Europa Universalis IV. The world map is the best looking one the studio has ever crafted. The shorter timeframe has allowed the introduction of a day/night cycle, which shifts with the seasons, and dynamic weather visible in the form of gathering storm clouds and flurries of snow. The individual infantry, armor, and air detachments with which you will wage the greatest conflict of the 20th century are modeled to a level of quality comparable to recent Civilization games. The number of nations using generic models is a reminder of Paradox's DLC strategy, which will doubtlessly dole out personalized, regional GIs and halftracks piecemeal, over time. And the UI is also not quite up to EU4's level in terms of tooltips or readability, but it's one aspect the devs were insistent is still actively being tuned up.
Capcom and Sega Join Forces for Worlds Unite Comic
Update: We've added the fourth and final teaser image that reveals the entire cast of this epic Sega/Capcom crossover.
Last year, Archie Comics announced that they were planning another crossover between their Mega Man and Sonic the Hedgehog comics in 2015. The big twist with Worlds Unite is that the traditional Mega Man and Sonic casts will be joined by characters from the Mega Man X and Sonic Boom games. But as it turns out, even that just scratches the surface of this epic crossover. World Unite will bring together a number of popular franchises from both Sega and Capcom.
Blizzard Says Diablo 3 Microtransactions Won’t Come West
Blizzard has countered concerns regarding microtransactions in Diablo III, explaining there are no plans to bring the feature to Europe or North America.
The developer was responding to files discovered by dataminers, which seem to suggest the upcoming patch 2.2 will add the controversial payment method. Thankfully, Diablo community manager Brandy ‘Nevalistis’ Camel has now explained this is primarily planned for Asian markets.
“While the above features will not apply to this region, players will still benefit from some of the quality of life perks tied to these additions, such as a streamlined UI for selecting cosmetic benefits like pets and Collector’s Edition wings,” he wrote about the premium Platinum currency used to buy experience boosts, increased inventory storage and character slots.
Nvidia Facing a False Advertising Lawsuit
Nvidia has been hit with a class action lawsuit that claims the company has falsely advertised its GeForce GTX 970 graphics card.
It is marketed as having 4GB of video RAM. However, users have reported that the performance of the card is drastically reduced after using 3.5GB of the allocation.
The lawsuit names Nvidia and Gigabyte Technology as the defendants. A judge will have to decide whether the lawsuit will be followed up with a jury trial.
Nvidia's competitor AMD poked fun at the situation, advertising its Radeon R9 290 card using the slogan "4GB Means 4GB".
Nvidia recently released the GTX 960, the cheapest product in the 900 series. Make sure you read IGN's impressions of the new card.
Feudal Japan Skin Pack Reported For Mortal Kombat X
An image doing the rounds online appears to show Mortal Kombat X's first skin pack will be themed around Feudal Japan.
The image (via MP1st) appears to have been taken on a PS3 and shows the game, pre-order bonus character Goro and the rumoured skin pack. We've been unable to verify the authenticity of the screenshot, and have reached out to Warner Bros. for more information.
