Monthly Archives: March 2018
Limited Edition God of War PS4 Pro Bundle Revealed
Sony has announced a limited edition God of War PS4 Pro bundle.
As detailed on PlayStation Blog, the console's design is inspired by Kratos' Leviathan Axe. The bundle will be released alongside the game in the U.S. and Canada on April 20 for $400 USD/$500 CAD.
The bundle features a fully customized PS4 Pro console, a Leviathan Gray DualShock 4 wireless controller with insignia, a physical copy of God of War, and digital content. The top surface of the console is the Axe skill tree players will use to upgrade the weapon, along with the runic gem slots on the axe's handle, which enable special attacks.
Limbo, Inside Dev Partners with Sex Doll Manufacturer for New $375 Special Edition
Playdead has announced that they're partnering up with iam8bit and RealDoll for a mystery collector's edition of Inside.
The collaboration was unveiled on iam8bit, and includes a PlayStation 4 game disc for Inside, Steam keys for both Inside and Limbo that will be emailed after purchase, and "other stuff."
"iam8bit x Playdead x Real Doll are collaborating on a mysterious collector’s edition for Inside. We will NOT tell you what it is. Maybe it’s what you’re thinking… maybe not. We can confirm that there are several items included, one of which is a PlayStation 4 game disc. The rest is up for speculation," reads the description.
Netflix’s Lost in Space: Season 1 Trailer Released
Netflix has released the first full-length trailer for its Lost in Space remake ahead of the series' premiere this April.
The footage features new looks at the Robinson family, the planet the family is stranded on, and the reveal of Dr. Smith, portrayed by Parker Posey. The trailer also includes plenty of action, special effects, and the reimagined robot which looks nothing like the one from the 1998 film and 1965 original series. The robot is also not part of the initial crew this time around.
Diablo 3 Rumoured to Be Coming to Switch After All
The 'will they, won't they?' speculation of whether Blizzard will release Diablo 3 on Nintendo Switch continues, and this time, we're back to 'they will', as sources close to the project apparently confirm its existence.
Eurogamer reports that its sources have confirmed a Diablo 3 port for the Switch is a thing, but that the official reveal is scheduled for "several months away."
The kerfuffle kicked off last week with a tweet from Blizzard showing a Diablo-themed nightlight being switched on and off. This was immediately followed by a whirlwind of speculation that Diablo 3 was on its way to the Switch.
Marvel’s Luke Cage Season 2 Release Date Announced
Marvel's Luke Cage will return with a new season on Netflix this June.
Netflix made the announcement via a trailer, revealing Season 2 will premiere on June 22. It's been over a year since the show made its debut back in September 2016, but Mike Colter's Luke Cage was a major part of last year's The Defenders.
Season 2 will pick where the first season left off, with Luke Cage now having cleared his name. He's become a celebrity on the streets of Harlem, but must now face a new enemy. Along with Colter, Simone Missick returns as Misty Knight, and Justin Swain will play detective Mark Bailey.
ESA Receives President Trump’s Invite to Discuss Video Game Violence
The Entertainment Software Association has confirmed that it has finally received an invitation to meet with President Trump to have a "fact-based conversation" about video game violence.
The ESA released a statement confirming its attendance at the meeting, scheduled for Thursday, March 8.
"Video games are enjoyed around the world and numerous authorities and reputable scientific studies have found no connection between games and real-life violence," it said.
"Like all Americans, we are deeply concerned about the level of gun violence in the United States. Video games are plainly not the issue: entertainment is distributed and consumed globally, but the US has an exponentially higher level of gun violence than any other nation."
Jessica Jones: All the Characters Confirmed for Season 2
It's been nearly three years since the first season of Marvel's Jessica Jones landed on Netflix. At long last, the series is back for another round. And even though the titular heroine conquered her biggest personal demon in Season 1, her challenges are just beginning.
To help get you prepped for these new episodes, here's a breakdown of every character confirmed to be appearing in Season 2. With any luck, there will be a few surprises in store.
Jessica Jones Season 2 will debut on Netflix on March 8. If you're rusty on what happened in Season 1, here's everything you need to know before watching Season 2. Then, check out our spoiler-free impressions of the Season 2 premiere.
Horizon: Zero Dawn Producer Joins Ubisoft for an Unannounced Title
Horizon: Zero Dawn producer, Samrat Sharma, is returning to Ubisoft to work on an unannounced game.
GamesIndustry.biz reports that Sharma, previously a senior producer at Guerrilla Games, has left the studio to move to Ubisoft, Toronto. Sharma has worked at Ubisoft before, on Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Phantoms, and Future Soldier.
Sharma's new position is also senior producer, but the title he's working on has yet to be revealed.
"I am excited to join the team at Ubisoft Toronto who are working on some very interesting games, and offer me a chance to continue my focus on leading teams and plan franchise businesses," he said.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Update Adds New Mode and Map
Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is getting new content more than two years after its initial release, with the Infected mutiplayer mode and the new Redwood Snow map.
Update 1.27 is live for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and weighs in at 2.7 GB. The Redwood Snow map is a snowy variant of the Redwood map, which you would probably have guessed, given adequate time.
Infected is a popular mode that's made an appearance in other CoD titles, with one player becoming infected at the start of the match, and having to infect everyone else before the clock runs out.
Call of Duty 2018: New Leak Points to Black Ops 4
A leaked Gamestop listing has bolstered rumours that Activision's next Call of Duty title will be Black Ops 4.
CharlieIntel reports that a tipster sent it images from Gamestop's internal database of listings for Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 merchandise.
The listings are for t-shirts and lanyards, priced at $19.99 and $6.99 respectively, due to arrive in May. Last year, Activision announced Call of Duty: WWII in April, so the May dates in the listing lend a bit of credibility to the leak.
Rumours that Treyarch's Black Ops 4 will be released this year were sparked last month, with multiple sources reporting that the sci-fi elements that have been prevalent in the last few games will be dialled back in favour of "a more grounded feeling."