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'Elite Dangerous: Horizons' Hits the Xbox One on June 3rd, 'The Engineers' Hits PC on May 26th[teaser]The 'Elite Dangerous: Horizons' upgrade will soon be priced at $29.99.[/teaser] On PC, 'Elite: Dangerous' is making serious headway into its second season, 'Horizons.' On My 26th, 'The Engineers' is coming to the PC version. With it comes loot and crafting as well as persistent NPCs. Meanwhile on the Xbox One, June 3rd will be a big day. 'Elite Dangerous: Horizons' will come to the Xbox One, and it will have both 'Planetary Landings' and 'The Engineers.' For 'Elite Dangerous' owners, 'Horizons' will soon have a new price of $29.99. For new players, there will be an 'Elite Dangerous - Commander Deluxe' edition, which at $59.99, has 'Elite Dangerous,' 'Horizons,' and the 'Commander Pack' of 18 paint jobs. 'Planetary Landings' and 'The Engineer' expansions are just two of the five expansions promised for 'Horizons.' But of all these announcements, the best is likely the free updates coming to all versions of the game on May 26th. The update will introduce a new mission system among some other important changes. Source: Frontier DevelopmentsPosted Fri May 20, 2016 at 08:14 AM PDT by: -
We Now Know The Title Of This Year's Big 'Destiny' Expansion[teaser]First image, and details.[/teaser] 'Destiny's been undergoing quite the behind-the-scenes shakeup since January, and we haven't seen what shape the new management will take. Until today, that is. Thanks to a leak at Reddit, independently verified by Kotaku, we have our first look at what appears to be a cover image, and the first preliminary details from the new expansion coming this fall for 'Destiny', which is officially titled 'Rise of Iron'. According to Kotaku's sources, the expansion will include a new Raid, and will be larger than the previous two expansions. Considering 'Taken King' is virtually a brand new game all its own, and 'Destiny 2' is still coming next year, that sounds dubious, but not out of the realm of possibility. As you can see in the image, it's definitely related somehow to the Iron Banner stuff in the game, with Lord Saladin involved, but it's unclear how exactly yet. We'll likely be hearing all the details in a few weeks at E3. Source: Kotaku, RedditPosted Fri May 20, 2016 at 06:43 AM PDT by: -
You Had One Job: Statistics Released For 'Hitman's First Elusive Target[teaser]Half of you blew it.[/teaser] Io Interactive have released a fun little infographic today pertaining to 'Hitman's first Elusive Contract, timed special missions where players had a limited period to hunt and kill a special target, in this case, a forger. And here's the results of all that collective hunting. So, what have we learned here? Well, first off, a smidge over half of all players were in fact able to take the forger down. Good for y'all. Only 10% of players managed to do it and earn a Silent Assassin rating in the process, but, hey, nobody's perfect. The insane part is that it only took six minutes after the mission unlocked for somebody to take him down. Basically, that person is probably meditating in a peaceful meadow somewhere, while arranging their controller in a ritual manner on a white sheet. Probably not, but let me have the illusion. Either way, hope everybody had fun, because Io is still collating the data from the first contract to maybe improve on it for the next one, whenever that is. For now, everybody can look forward to the game's third full episode, set in Marrakech, which they'll be announcing a release date for next week, and will be playable at E3. Source: Io InteractivePosted Thu May 19, 2016 at 12:36 PM PDT by: -
'Halo 5's Coming To PC.....Kinda.[teaser]Special Forge mode to hit later this year.[/teaser] Microsoft's still very gung-ho on paper about trying to really support the PC, but seems to be testing and teasing the water instead of just diving in, which is why it should surprise no one that 343 have announced that the PC will be getting 'Halo 5'....well, part of it, anyway. 343 will be releasing a special PC version of the Forge, 'Halo's admittedly impressive multiplayer map making mode. Aside from the obvious, that you can now create maps using a mouse and keyboard, the mode will also allow for 4K resolution, the ability to invite friends to test the map with you, and to share from Windows 10 straight to the Xbox One. Best of all, the mode will be completely free when it launches this year. Yes, it may not be 'Halo 5', but it is going to put a lot more creative power into the hands of their base. Come on in, Microsoft. The water's fine, really.. Order From Amazon Order From Amazon Order From Amazon Source: 343 IndustriesPosted Thu May 19, 2016 at 10:33 AM PDT by: -
Over 850,000: Koei Tecmo & Team Ninja Have Announced Planned Changes for 'Nioh'[teaser]Looks like the sizable changes.[/teaser] The recent 'Nioh' PS4 Alpha was well worth an in-depth visit (see here) and according to the publisher and developer, over 850,000 players downloaded the alpha during the 10 day period. Now, with so much alpha-based feedback gathered, Team Ninja has a set of important changes to incorporate in the game. Naturally, a more obvious tutorial tops the list, but this list is quite comprehensive. It includes stamina/stagger changes, a new control type, boss area hints, level shortcuts, enemy pursuit and more. And not to be a downer, but it does sounds like lots of surveyed players asked for the game and its systems to be easier and to be more like a certain established franchise. But then again, it's worth waiting for further hands-on time. Koei Tecmo has promised more info on the game (like a release date) soon. OVERALL Add tutorials regarding the game system. Adjust balance mainly in the opening sections to make battles fairer. Improve controls and camera system. Improve the understandability and usability of the UI. Improve graphic performance DETAILS Tutorials Implement a training stage for tutorials on basic controls and core game actions. Action & Controls Improve player & camera behavior during lock-on. Change the conditions under which the player character becomes unresponsive when the Ki Gauge is empty. Expand item shortcut slots. Revise the objects which require holding a button and the response to the hold input. Improve detection for the half-circle analog stick input. Enemies Adjust attack and defense parameters of enemies. Revise enemy pursuit of the player. Revise superarmor (stagger/no stagger) for each enemy and attack. Adjust Revenant AI. Level Design/Stages Improve exploration elements such as shortcuts, etc. Add hints to guide players to boss areas. Revise the display of objects that block the view of the player character. Adjust fire area damage. UI Improve layout and displayed information. Adjust text size. When making an offering at a shrine, allow the player to perform all actions at once. Online Improve online synchronization. Allow the host to use the Shrine menu during co-op play with a Visitor. Adjust the rate at which enemy parameters increase during co-op play. Other Remove durability stat for weapons and armor. Adjust the drop rate for equipment. Add a new control type. Implement a flow to allow players to exit a mission. Fix other bugs. Source: Team NinjaPosted Thu May 19, 2016 at 09:37 AM PDT by: -
'Gran Turismo Sport' Hitting the PS4 This November & There is a Limited Edition & Preorder Bonus[teaser]There are multiple preorder bonuses.[/teaser] The wait for a new 'Gran Turismo' game, one that is meant for the PS4, will come to end this November. Sony and Polyphony Digital have announced that 'GT Sport' will be released on November 15th. This new version of 'Gran Turismo' has been built with online competition in mind, and in fact, the FIA will be involved in order to give the high-level competition gravitas. One thing's for sure, fans of GT3, Prototype, and Rally class racing will want to be happy to know those classes are big part of the new game. Announced today, the 'GT Sport - Limited Edition' will be priced at $69.99. The LE will include: GT Sport Starter Pack (8x Cars) – Gain immediate access to cars within various race class, including GT4, Rally, and more $1MM In-Game Credit – Build and customize your personalized garage Livery Sticker Pack – Bonus livery of numerous brands and logos 30x PS4 GT Sport Themed Avatars – Based on selected GT Sport featured vehicles Racing Helmet – For your customized driver profile Limited Edition Steel Book and Packaging A preorder bonus of three cars (for all) has been announced: Ford Mustang Group B Rally Car Toyota FT-1 Vision GT Group 3 Peugeot 908 HDi FAP LMP1 And here are the retail-specific additional bonuses: GameStop – 2x Early Access Bonus Cars Chevrolet Corvette Group 3 Nissan NISMO GT-R GT3 N24 PlayStation Store GT Themed PS4 Avatars GT Sport Dynamic Theme $500,000 In-Game Credit Amazon $500,000 In-Game Credit You can find the latest info on 'Gran Turismo Sport' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Thu May 19, 2016 at 08:56 AM PDT by: -
Take a Long Look at 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Blood & Wine'[teaser]It's a looker.[/teaser] There's one more major milestone left in store for players of 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt,' and that would be the big expansion DLC, 'Blood and Wine.' 'Blood and Wine' takes players to a new land, Toussaint, which is promised to be big. This shiny new area has a grander feel to it as it's promised to be unspoiled by war. That beautiful veneer will likely be challenged by the arrival of Geralt. So while it's a land of wine and golden-haired feelings, there is darkness as well, and it will be up to the player to root it out. Here's the new look- be aware that it contains light spoilers: 'Blood and Wine' is coming to the PC, PS4, and Xbox One versions of 'The Witcher 3.' It is included 'The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt - Expansion Pass.' Source: CD Projekt REDPosted Thu May 19, 2016 at 08:47 AM PDT by: -
'Paragon' Will Have a Free PS4 & PC Beta Next Weekend[teaser]Find your hero.[/teaser] Epic Games 'Paragon' is packed full of heroes, and said heroes are promised to be free. But for anyone who wants to play the game on PS4 or PC for free ahead of its planned summer opening, next weekend is your opportunity. Starting on Thursday the 26th, 'Paragon' will have a free beta weekend. The free beta will go through May 30th, but anyone who wants in needs to go here and register by May 25th. You can find the latest info on 'Paragon' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Source: EpicPosted Wed May 18, 2016 at 09:32 AM PDT by: -
Spoiler Alert: Bethesda Shows Off 'Fallout 4 - Far Harbor' Ahead of Release[teaser]Going in for big horror.[/teaser] When it came to planning 'Fallout 4' DLC, Bethesda must have had in mind players that has already conquered but also enjoyed the Commonwealth. By all appearances, 'Far Harbor' is the extreme, if isolated version. There are multiple factions to deal with, a wealth of radioactivity, new horrific enemies, and there are also new pieces of kit, including the some extreme armor (normal, not powered). The horror vibes of a mutated Bar Harbor, Maine are in full effect. Below is a behind the scenes look into the DLC, but be aware, there are plenty of content spoilers. For season pass owners, 'Far Harbor' drops at midnight. (Price is $24.99 for the DLC without the season pass.) To be specific, here are rollout times for both console and PC: Xbox One/PlayStation 4 The console release of Far Harbor will have a rolling midnight release worldwide, including 12 am ET for North America. Included in these release times are: North America – 12:01 am (ET) on 5/19 UK – 12:01 am (BST) on 5/19 France/Germany/Italy/Spain – 12:01 am (CET) on 5/19 Australia/New Zealand – 12:01 am (AEST) on 5/19 Japan/South Korea/Rest of Asia – TBA Rest of World – 12:01 am (BST) on 5/19 Steam North America – 12:01 am (ET) on 5/19 UK – 12:01 am (BST) on 5/19 France/Germany/Italy/Spain – 01:01 am (CET) on 5/19 Australia/New Zealand – 12:01 am (AEST) on 5/19 Japan/South Korea/Rest of Asia – 12:01 am (Japan) on 5/19 Rest of World – 12:01 am (BST) on 5/19 Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: BethesdaPosted Wed May 18, 2016 at 09:06 AM PDT by: -
This Summer, 'Batman: Return to Akrham' Will Bring 'Arkham Asylum' & 'Arkham City' to the PS4 & Xbox One[teaser]With all the DLC & Unreal 4.[/teaser] At last, Warner Bros. has announced that 'Arkham Asylum' and 'Arkham City' will be made available on the PS4 and Xbox One. The two Unreal 3 titles plus their DLC are being being brought over to Unreal 4 and given some visual upgrades by Virtuous. Both games will be included under the title 'Batman: Return to Arkham.' Many of the visual upgrades will come via the Unreal 4 transition, which should mean better environment streaming, lighting, and texture mipping. Likewise, texture resolution can be bumped up all around (and tweaked in spots). Expect character models (especially for villains and heroes) to be stepped up to a degree. 'Batman: Return to Arkham' is being priced at $49.99 and is set to release on July 26th. For me, 'Arkham Asylum' is the true classic, though the above trailer does show certain parts of 'Arkham City' that are memorable. It's worth noting that 'Arkham Origins' has not been mentioned at all, and once again, I would point out that that game's multiplayer component is likely holding it back. You can find the latest info on 'Batman: Return to Arkham' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Warner Bros.Posted Wed May 18, 2016 at 07:48 AM PDT by:
