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Check Out 'The King of Fighters XIV's Enhanced Graphics[teaser]Demo is out in Asia.[/teaser] 'The King of Fighters XIV' released earlier this year on PlayStation 4, and proved to be a return to form for SNK's beloved fighting franchise. It wasn't without flaws, though, and many players criticized the game's visuals. The developer has listened to feedback and a patch (version 1.10) is coming out soon that enhances how the game looks. Before that, SNK is will be putting out a new demo for the fighter. This demo (which includes seven of the game's 50 characters) is already out in Asia, and has led to YouTubers to make several video comparisons. Check out a comparison video showing off how the game looks now compared to when it originally released below (more are available at Sennen War's channel): 'The King of Fighters XIV' is available now on PlayStation 4. The 1.10 update is expected to launch in early 2017. Source: ShoryukenPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 08:16 PM PST by: -
Android Owners Can "Pre-Register" to Buy 'Super Mario Run'[teaser]The wait won't be much longer.[/teaser] 'Super Mario Run' came out earlier this month for iOS and was downloaded over 40 million times. That means a lot of gamers have been able to get their hands on Mario's first mobile adventure, but none of those have been Android users. The hit game still isn't available on the Google Play Store, but it looks like that is changing soon. 'Super Mario Run's Google Play page has been updated with a "pre-register" button. This allows players to become notified once the game goes live on Android systems. The $9.99 game currently features four modes: World Tour, Kingdom Builder, Toad Rally, and the newly added Friendly Run. "The wait is almost over for a 'Super Mario' game that can be played on mobile devices," said Nintendo of America's Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing Doug Bowser. "Developed under the direction of Mario creator Shigeru Miyamoto, 'Super Mario Run' brings a new take on the series’ beloved action-platforming gameplay to [mobile] for the first time." 'Super Mario Run' released December 15th for $9.99 on iOS. An Android release is forthcoming. Source: PolygonPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 07:28 PM PST by: -
2016's Final Nintendo eShop Update Features 'Mario Kart 64' and 'Pokémon' 3DS Themes[teaser]Ending the year with a beloved 'Mario Kart.'[/teaser] Every Thursday brings new content to the Nintendo eShop, even if it's the final one of the year. The December 29th update to the Nintendo's virtual store is highlighted by 'Mario Kart 64' coming to the Wii U's virtual console. The Nintendo 64 title costs $9.99, and will let players relive the thrill of mastering the game's 20 different courses. It's a rather empty week overall, as the only other release is the Super Nintendo classic 'Castlevania Dracula X.' Available exclusively on the New Nintendo 3DS, players can relive Konami's classic platformer for $7.99. Players control Richter Belmont as he attempts to rescue his significant other. Finally, two 'Pokémon' Nintendo 3DS themes were released. Both cost $1.99 apiece. Source: NintendoPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 07:16 PM PST by: -
'Metroid Prime: Federation Force' Demo Servers Going Offline This Week[teaser]'Blast Ball' players will have to buy the full game.[/teaser] Nintendo released a free demo of 'Metroid Prime: Federation Force' in July that only featured the game's multiplayer 'Blast Ball' mode. It allowed players to play online, and was originally supposed to end in September. The original end date was postponed, but we now know that the servers will go offline at the end of the year thanks to a message on the Nintendo eShop. Here's the full message from the Nintendo eShop: "Thank you for your continued support. The online multiplayer feature for the Metroid Prime: Federation Force Blast Ball demo will be discontinued at 2016/12/31 23:59 PST. The discontinuation of this demo feature will not impact the online multiplayer feature available in the full version of the game." Next Level Games' 'Metroid Prime: Federation Force' is available now exclusively on the Nintendo 3DS. Source: NeoGAFPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 07:00 PM PST by: -
'For Honor' Has A $220 Collector's Editon[teaser]Features a 14" statue.[/teaser] If you're really (and we mean really) looking forward to Ubisoft's 'For Honor,' then Gamestop has an exciting offer. The retailer is selling the 'For Honor' Apollyon Collector's Edition on their website for $219.99. The premium offering also comes with the 'Gold Edition' of the game, which normally costs $99.99 and comes with the game's Season Pass and exclusive DLC. Here's what players get from the $220 package (description courtesy of Gamestop): For Honor Gold Edition 14″ Apollyon Statue – Standing at over a foot tall, this highly-detailed statue features an accurate reproduction of Apollyon, For Honor’s main Warlord. Exclusive Apollyon Lithograph – The Warlord of the Blackstone Legion seeks to bring war to her enemies in this exclusive Limited Edition Lithograph. Origins Note – Go deeper into the battlefields of For Honor as you uncover Apollyon’s previously untold origins. What secrets lie in the past of the Blackstone Legion’s mysterious leader? Premium Collector’s Edition Packaging 'For Honor' releases February 14, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Source: GamestopPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 06:49 PM PST by: -
Xbox Store Sale Features 'Dead Rising 4' and 'Rocket League'[teaser]Xbox ends the year with a bang.[/teaser] Microsoft is vying for gamers holiday money by putting many games on sale. From now to January 9th, select Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles will be heavily discounted on the Xbox Store. This current sale includes several major releases, including several high-profile games that recently released such as 'Dead Rising 4' and 'STEEP.' On top of that, Microsoft is offering daily deals, so you'll want to keep checking each day for a new bargain. Here's are some of the highlights: 'Watch Dogs 2' - 30% off (40% with Gold) 'FIFA 17' - 40% off (50% with Gold) 'Dead Rising 4' - 25% off (33% with Gold) 'Overwatch' - 25% off (33% with Gold) 'Rocket League' - 30% off (40% with Gold) 'DOOM' - 40% off (50% with Gold) 'STEEP' - 20% off (30% with Gold) A full list of games on sale can be found on Xbox's website. The deals end on January 9th. Source: PolygonPosted Thu Dec 29, 2016 at 06:30 PM PST by: -
In Release, 'LET IT DIE' Continues to Surprise, Come See the Review[teaser]A Grasshopper Manufacture marevel.[/teaser] Grasshoppers Manufacture and GungHo Online Entertainment America's 'Let It Die' is both and marvelous and surprisingly adroit at hooking players who are searching for an action challenge. (See the review here.) But going way back to the game's development phase, I had a chance to chat with Game Director Hideyuki Shin about the game. (In this case, I'm using "chat" in the translated pen pal sense.) And now I finally have the answers. With the aid of hindsight, the exhcnage could have been more purposeful, but I present the Q & A below as exhibit of 'Let It Die's strange allure. Brian Hoss, High-Def Digest: I understand that beating enemies and player ghosts is important and key for getting new gear, so what should a 'Let It Die' player be primarily concerned with when playing? Surviving? Getting better gear? Having fun? Hideyuki Shin (via translated relay): Players can acquire strong weapons from enemies and use it temporary; however players need to find blueprints to develop and strengthen weapons and their equipment in order to make their fighters stronger. Players might find enjoyment from different aspects of LET IT DIE, but the purpose of the game cycle is to be the best fighter, so I hope players enjoy becoming stronger each time they play. Should a player mainly seek out gear that makes them stronger, or should they try to equip their character with cool-looking gear? LET IT DIE has a large variety of equipment comparing to other action titles. I hope that players will enjoy crafting their own weapons, wearing unique armor, and showing off their collection to others through PvP mode. Weapons will get stronger through R&D processes. What does the "It" in the title stand for? Effort? Spirit? The enemy? The player character? I will leave this up to players' imagination! I think players should be able to tell through the gameplay. Will the player get to know anyone in the game? For example, will players get to know the "Death" character? Players can fight with other players' fighters in this game, and players can also send their fighters to other players' worlds with expeditions to raid for a variety of items, along with hunting down the selected opponent. This mechanism is an important element of the LET IT DIE game cycle. Can the Insurance Girl be bargained with? To what end? Insurance lady: Kiwako offers players insurances/services for players to purchase Death Metals or to continue (by consuming Death Metal). When not fighting or looking for a fight or new gear, what can players do? Are there leisure pursuits a la Travis Touchdown? Are the non-combat moments just as fulfilling as the combat moments? Players can collect different kinds of mushrooms and animals in the Tower of Barbs. There are numerous ways to use them, which will greatly support your gameplay. There is also a mushroom store where players can purchase skill decals, which add passive skills and enable players to create their own battle styles with these combinations. There won't be an appearance by Travis in LET IT DIE.Posted Sat Dec 24, 2016 at 07:48 AM PST by: -
New 'Call of Duty' PS4 Bundle Releases Next Week, Includes 'Modern Warfare Remastered'[teaser]Only $299.[/teaser] The PlayStation Blog announced today that a new PS4 bundle will feature 'Call of Duty.' The 500GB console will come with both 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare,' and 'Modern Warfare Remastered.' The latter will come as a download voucher, while 'Infinite Warfare' is a physical copy. The bundle will be available in stores next week. "This bundle is great for fans who have not yet experienced the grand-scale intergalactic battles of Infinite Warfare," said Sony’s John Koller. "It’s also a fantastic opportunity to relive the iconic campaigns of one of the most critically-acclaimed games in Call of Duty history, with Modern Warfare Remastered. The bundle also comes with a Terminal Bonus Map, which transports players to the re-imagined version of the fan-favorite Terminal map from Modern Warfare 2." The 'Call of Duty' PS4 bundle becomes available on December 27th. You can find the latest info on 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Fri Dec 23, 2016 at 08:57 PM PST by: -
Latest PSN Flash Sale Includes 'Battlefield 1' and 'Watch Dogs 2'[teaser]You won't have to hack PSN to get holiday discounts.[/teaser] The latest PlayStation Network flash sale is upon us. From now to December 26th, select PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and Vita titles will be heavily discounted on the PlayStation Store. This current flash sale includes major releases such as 'Final Fantasy XV,' 'Mafia III,' and 'Watch Dogs 2.' Here's the full list of PlayStation 4 games that are available: 'Atelier Sophie: The Alchemist of the Mysterious Book' – $35.99 'Batman: Return to Arkham' – $29.99 'Battlefield 1 & Titanfall 2 Deluxe Bundle' – $74.99 'Battleship' – $10.49 'Battle Worlds: Kronos' – $5.99 'BioShock: The Collection' – $41.99 'BlazBlue: Central Fiction' – $47.99 'Brutal' – $7.49 'Chronicles of Teddy: Harmony of Exidus' – $5.99 'Dishonored 2' – $40.19 'EA Sports FIFA 17 Deluxe Edition' – $39.99 'EA Sports FIFA 17' – $29.99 'EA Sports FIFA 17 Super Deluxe Edition' – $69.99 'Exist Archive: The Other Side of the Sky' – $29.99 'Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force' – $17.99 'Farming Simulator 17' – $37.49 'Farming Simulator 17 Premium Edition' – $56.24 'Final Fantasy XV' – $39.59 'Final Fantasy XV Digital Premium Edition' – $56.09 'Ghostbusters' – $19.49 'Grow Up' – $6.99 'Guilty Gear Xrd Revelator' – $23.99 'Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X' – $34.99 'Killing Floor 2' – $31.99 'King’s Quest: The Complete Collection' – $14.69 'Madden NFL 17' – $29.99 'Mafia III' – $38.99 'Mafia III Deluxe Edition' – $47.99 'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance' – $24.79 ''Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2' – $24.79 'Marvel: Ultimate Alliance Bundle' – $39.59 'Megadimension Neptunia VII' – $19.99 'NBA 2K17' – $41.99 'NBA 2K17 Kobe Bryant Legend Edition Gold' – $59.99 'NBA 2K17 Legend Edition' – $51.99 'Nights of Azure' – $29.99 'Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration' – $29.99 'Romance of the Three Kingdoms 13' – $35.99 'Samurai Warriors 4 Empires' – $24.99 'Steep' – $40.19 'Steep Gold Edition' – $53.59 'The Crew Ultimate Edition' – $29.99 'The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition' – $40.19 'The Telltale Undead Survival Bundle' – $13.74 'Titanfall 2' – $29.99 'Tokyo Twilight Ghost Hunters Daybreak: Special Gigs' – $14.99 'Transformers: Fall of Cybertron' – $29.49 'Uno' – $6.99 'Watch Dogs 2' – $35.99 'Watch Dogs 2 Gold Edition' – $59.99 'World of Final Fantasy' – $41.99 'WWE 2K17' – $41.99 'WWE 2K17 Digital Deluxe' – $53.99 'XCOM 2' – $38.99 'XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe Edition' – $44.99 The PlayStation Network flash sale ends on Monday, December 26th at 8am PT. Source: PlayStation LifeStylePosted Fri Dec 23, 2016 at 08:55 PM PST by: -
Get Double XP in 'Titanfall 2' Over Christmas[teaser]Festive shooting.[/teaser] Respawn Entertainment is giving 'Titanfall 2' players a good reason to ignore their family and pilot some mechs instead. From now until 9am PT on December 25th, the first-person shooter will be offering up double experience. That means it's a great way to level up. 'Titanfall 2' recently received its first DLC map, Angel City,which released on 2nd. It's a returning one from the original game, as it was one of the most popular maps. It's the first of many planned free updates to Respawn Entertainment's shooter, which won't be getting paid maps or weapon DLC. Live Now: Grab a wingman and hit the Frontier for Double XP! #Respawn #Titanfall2XP pic.twitter.com/WTqyIVYeOs — Titanfall (@Titanfallgame) December 23, 2016 'Titanfall 2' is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Source: RespawnPosted Fri Dec 23, 2016 at 08:39 PM PST by:
