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'Watch Dogs 2' Wants Players to Take a Selfie[teaser]New website shows how much information can be gleaned from a selfie.[/teaser] Ubisoft is using 'Watch Dogs 2's "Big Brother" theme in a fun way, as they now want players to take a selfie. Over at the game's official website, players can upload an image of themselves (or anyone, really) and the photo will be analyzed. It'll attempt to read the person's personality and offer up what potential employers and financial institutions will see in the photo. Of course, everything should be taken with a grain of salt since this is just for entertainment purposes. "All that is required for inclusion in a facial recognition database is a selfie," said 'Watch Dogs 2's creative consultant on hacker tools David Maynor. "Selfies could be thought of as taking your own mug shot in this regard. These pictures can be mined for behavior and lifestyle indicators over time. As a hypothetical example, can you imagine getting an email from your healthcare provider where they noticed you have gained weight by comparing a series of selfies over the last year and as a result your premiums are going up?" 'Watch Dogs 2' releases November 15th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Those that pre-order the game will gain access to an extra mission called the 'Zodiac Killer.' You can find the latest info on 'Watch Dogs 2' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: UbisoftPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 09:25 AM PDT by: -
'Terraria' and 'Dungeon Defenders II' Getting Crossover Content[teaser]Coming later this year.[/teaser] Trendy Entertainment and Re-Logic have teamed up for a crossover of their popular games. Both 'Terraria' and 'Dungeon Defenders II' will be receiving new content from the other game. In 'Terraria' players will face an invasion from the world of Etheria. Meanwhile, 'Dungeon Defenders II' will have players getting help from an ancient hero to battle enemies from 'Terraria.' Content updates will introduce both of these crossover events later this year. "We’re huge fans of the tower defense genre, and our whole team has enjoyed the Dungeon Defenders series for a long time," said Re-Logic CEO Andrew Spinks. "So we jumped at the chance to bring our two worlds together. Getting to work with another awesome indie developer, sharing the fun, unique things you’ve both created, is an opportunity that doesn’t come around every day." The 'Terraria' update will arrive with the version 1.3.4 update, while the 'Dungeon Defenders II' content will be able to be unlocked "in a variety of ways." More details are expected closer to release. Source: Trendy Entertainment and Re-LogicPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 09:11 AM PDT by: -
Suda51's 'Let It Die' Features a Skateboarding Grim Reaper[teaser]Grasshopper Manufacture details several characters.[/teaser] Publisher GungHo went to the PlayStation Blog to detail several characters from Grasshopper Manufacture's upcoming free-to-play PS4 game 'Let It Die.' The most memorable character that was introduced was Uncle Death, who is a skateboarding grim reaper that brings the player character back to life. Voiced by Jukka Hilden, the character is lighthearted, but also loves violence. Other characters include Kiwako Seto, who is the latest employee of Direct Hell (a post-apocalyptic insurance agency). She'll offer the player an insuranec policy that will allow them to come back from the dead. Finally, the game detailed a group of gangsters called the Jackals. The group is comprised of the beam saber wielding Jackal X (voiced by Verne Troyer), former hitman Jackal Y (voiced by Mark Rolston, and Jackal Z (voiced by Traci Lords), who uses a yo-yo to kill enemies. The eccentric cast of characters can all be seen in the new trailer below: 'Let It Die' will release "soon" exclusively on PlayStation 4. The action game is free-to-play. Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 08:59 AM PDT by: -
Competitive 'League of Legends' Comes to Movie Theatres Later This Month[teaser]Super League Gaming teams up with Cinemark.[/teaser] Riot Games and Super League Gaming announced today that competitive 'League of Legends' play is coming to movie theaters. Super League Gaming will be holding two types of competitions, City Champs and City Rec, at different cities across the United States. The company describes City Champs as a competition that "will pit cities against each other for bragging rights" while City Rec is a relaxed series of pick-up games. So far confirmed cities include Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago and Dallas. More cities will be revealed in 2017. The first Super League Gaming event. The first event will take place November 14th in Los Angeles at theCinemark Seven Bridges and IMAX. "We are pleased to partner again with Super League Gaming to expand the in-theatre gaming initiative and are eager for the City Champs and City Rec offerings," said Cinemark's Rob Carmony, whose company will host the events. "Cinemark leads the industry with in-theatre gaming and is commonly recognized as the gaming theatre circuit, where players go to have a social and communal gaming experience." Full information, including how to participate and a list of upcoming events, can be found on Super League Gaming's website. Source: Super League GamingPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 08:23 AM PDT by: -
This Week's Nintendo eShop Releases Include 'Donkey Kong Jungle Beat' and 'Mario Party'[teaser]A strong Virtual Console line-up kicks off November.[/teaser] Every Thursday brings new content to the Nintendo eShop, and this week is no exception. The November 3rd update to the Nintendo's virtual store is highlighted by a certain plumber throwing a party, as 'Mario Party Star Rush' and the game's free 'Party Guest Edition' both launch on Friday. Other games are available now on the Wii U, though, and they include a Wii and DS classic. The Wii version of 'Donkey Kong Jungle Beat' is now available to purchase for $19.99, alongside Mario's basketball foray 'Mario Hoops 3-on-3' for $9.99. Other highlights this week include new DLC for 'Hyrule Warriors Legends. The 'A Link Between Worlds' pack includes two characters: Ravio and Yuga, a new Lorule map, and new outfits. Several indie games also are releasing on the eShop including the crowdfunded platformer 'Twisted Fusion' on Wii U, and zombie survival game 'Ice Station Z' on 3DS. Other new games include 'Unlucky Mage' on 3DS, and 'Gravity+' & 'Pinball Breakout' on Wii U. Source: NintendoPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 07:52 AM PDT by: -
New Trailer Shows 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' Running on PS4 Pro[teaser]It features three unique modes.[/teaser] Square Enix has released a new trailer detailing how 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' (review here) will be enhanced on the PS4 Pro. The four minute video is narrated by Gary Snethen, who is Crystal Dynamics' Chief Technology Officer. 'Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration' will receive a free update to become PS4 Pro compatible and will be one of the console's launch titles. Snethen goes deeper into the individual improvements that players can expect thanks to the extra power of the PS4 Pro. He also details the game's three exclusive visual modes: 4K Resolution. High Frame Rate and Enriched Visuals. Other improvements, that you can see in the video below, include anisotropic filtering, additional dynamic foliage, and hardware tessellation. 'Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration' released October 11th on PlayStation 4.The game will be compatible with the PlayStation 4 Pro when the new system launches November 10th. You can find the latest info on 'Rise of the Tomb Raider' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order at Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 07:34 AM PDT by: -
Some of the Best Space Battles in Fiction - 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Campaign Impressions[teaser]When genres really work together.[/teaser] Update: Check out the full review of the 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Legacy Edition' (PS4) here. This past year, the buzz surrounding 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' has had a lot to with the 'Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered.' One of 'Modern Warfare's open secrets is that it has an incredible campaign, full of special moments, and peppered with characters both likable and objectionable. What was achieved in that game was nailing a certain story genre while creating an original story. In effect, 'Modern Warfare' was like a great war movie, but better. For the first time in the years, 'Call of Duty' has a story a tell, and 'Infinite Warfare' is pulling not only from the war genre of story-telling, but from the ripe furrows of science fiction. Unlike any sci-fi shooter in the past decade plus, 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' taps into the vein plowed by 'Space: Above and Beyond,' 'Starship Troopers,' and even 'Star Trek.' This may be the third year straight that 'Call of Duty' has looked towards the future, but this story is operating on another level. It's much more fundamental. Admiral Koch (who looks like a harbinger of Jon Snow) and his brutal SDF culture feel like something out of 'Sins of a Solar Empire' or 'Homeworld.' Amazingly, this otherness of the enemy comes through in more than just cutscenes. In picking missions, in putting the pieces of the player's Jackal back together, in mixing with the crew of the aptly named 'Retribution,' the dangerous clash of civilizations burns hot. And yes, having a ship to call home, and another smaller ship to upgrade and fly like hell, these elements work to build what feels like an important part of a larger war effort. When the game opened up, and I was able to start making tactical decisions, the sense of agency I felt was profound. I wanted to strike back, but in a smart way that would completely throw off the SDF's sense of security and superiority. What followed, which I won't spoil here, was a two person infiltration that really called to mind 'All Ghillied Up,' and yet was a side mission where I had freedom to engage or be stealthly. Maintaining the potent joy of that mission is not something I expected at all. But enjoying each good turn in the moment was the payoff. This shooter lets the player find new weapons, bring them home, customize them, and then use them at will in main and side missions. This too had me feeling not simply like it was worth finding better weapons, but that I was in command of each mission even as I left the command deck for my Jackal. Oh, and the Jackal. Reyes is a Special Combat Air Recon type of soldier. Even when given a high acting rank and control of space carrier, he insists on taking the field at every opportunity. Flying the Jackal brings to mind the excellent 'Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader,' but the Jackal manages to be both easy to fly and engaging to operate. The weapon systems reward intelligent usage, and the spectacle of engagements is peerless. Being an important and elite soldier, rising up from anonymity in an all-consuming war, this is where the whole 'Call of Duty' idea comes from. Experiencing it in 'Infinite Warfare' just proves how indelible that core fount is. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Order Digital from AmazonPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 06:00 AM PDT by: -
Check Out the 'Book of Karnaca' Trailer for 'Dishonored 2'[teaser]Learn a little more about the world and story of the series.[/teaser] Bethesda and Arkane Studios have released a new trailer for the upcoming stealth action title 'Dishonored 2', showing off the game's lore and backstory by way of a pop-up book. There's a fair bit of ground from the first game covered, but this should quickly get you up to speed if you've forgotten some of the key details in that title. You can check it out right here: This is a pretty neat trailer, and in my opinion, much better than some of the live-action videos they've been putting out for the game, which revealed next to nothing and had some very poor CG. This sort of trailer makes a lot more sense, especially with how dense the story for the series is shaping up to be. 'Dishonored 2' releases November 11th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. You can find the latest info on 'Dishonored 2' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: BethesdaPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 05:56 AM PDT by: -
PS4 Pro Launch Lineup Revealed[teaser]More than 30 enhanced titles on release day.[/teaser] Today, Sony has finally revealed the full list of over 30 titles that will be available for and enhanced by the PS4 Pro when it launches on November 10th. Battlefield 1 Battlezone Bound Call Of Duty: Black Ops 3 Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Deus Ex: Mankind Divided Driveclub VR EA Sports FIFA 17 Firewatch Helldivers Hitman Hustle Kings inFAMOUS First Light inFAMOUS Second Son Knack Mafia III Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor NBA 2K17 Paragon PlayStation VR Worlds Ratchet & Clank Rez Infinite RIGS Mechanized Combat League Rise Of The Tomb Raider Robinson: The Journey Smite Super Stardust Ultra The Elders Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited The Elders Scrolls: Skyrim Special Edition The Last Of Us Remastered The Last Of Us: Left Behind The Playroom VR Titanfall 2 Tumble Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End Until Dawn: Rush of Blood Viking Squad Wheels of Aurelia World Of Tanks XCOM 2That's a much longer list than I expected, with some really surprising games ('Knack' seeing an upgrade feels particularly odd) and of course, this doesn't cover the other 45 games releasing within the year after the PS4 Pro that will also see enhancements such as 'Final Fantasy XV' and Watch Dogs 2'. Source: SonyPosted Thu Nov 3, 2016 at 05:47 AM PDT by: -
PlayStation VR Owners Rejoice: The 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Jackal Assault VR Experience' Will Be Free to All This Friday[teaser]It's hard to beat free.[/teaser] When I reviewed the PlayStation VR Launch Bundle (see here), I noted how one of the PS VR's best features at launch was the plethora of free (and fun) software available to try and keep. (It almost reminds me of unboxing my Xbox 360 back in the day) But little did I know that come November 4th, the 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Jackal Assault VR Experience' would join the ranks of free PS VR software. I got a nice kick of 'Jackal Assault' back in September. (Impressions here.) And now, I couldn't be more pleased that all PS VR users (and not just 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' players) will get to 'Jackal Assault' for free. Oh course, it could be pointed out that this first ever 'Call of Duty' VR experience being free is really just a ploy to get people to try PS VR, and to give players a taste of 'Infinite Warfare's prominent Jackal gameplay. But for PS VR owners, this is a can't-miss. From Activision, here's how to get 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Jackal Assault VR Experience' Just head to the PlayStation VR section of the PlayStation Store, and after selecting Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare – Jackal Assault VR Experience, follow the prompts to download and install. Please note that you will need PlayStation VR, sold separately, to play. 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 from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Order Digital from Amazon Source: ActivisionPosted Wed Nov 2, 2016 at 05:31 PM PDT by:
