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'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Will Feature Formula One Champ Lewis Hamilton[teaser]Find out what the racing champ will be doing.[/teaser] Three time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will be taking off his racing helmet to appear in 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare.' The racing superstar will play an engineer in the game's story mode, and will be on-board one of the United Nations Space Alliance's warships. Hamilton is the latest athlete to be announced for the game, as UFC champ Conor McGregor will also appear as Captain Bradley Fillion "I’ve been a 'Call of Duty' fan for long time, so it’s an absolute honour to be part of this game and the franchise," said Hamilton. "The experience of being put into the game – from the facial scanning process to working with the team on the performance capture stage and just being able to meet the developers at the studio to get a glimpse at all the hard work that goes into the game – this has been an incredible experience." Check out what Lewis Hamilton will look like in-game below: 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' is set to release November 4th, 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. 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 Source: ActivisionPosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 02:50 AM PDT by: -
'Amnesia Collection' Brings The Horror Series to PlayStation 4[teaser]From the makers of 'SOMA' and 'Dear Esther.'[/teaser] 'Amnesia' creators Frictional Games have announced that the entire series of horror titles will be coming to PlayStation 4 next month. Called the 'Amnesia Collection,' the package will include both games: 2010's 'Amnesia: The Dark Descent,' and 2013's 'Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs.' It will also include the expansion for the original game called 'Amnesia: Justine,' which was released in 2011. 'The Dark Descent' was developed by Frictional Games, who later went on to develop 'SOMA,' while 'A Machine for Pigs' was developed by 'Dear Esther' developer The Chinese Room. The horror titles became a huge success largely in part of "Let's Play" videos on YouTube. Both of the titles will be released October 22nd, and will be priced at $29.99. 'Amnesia Collection' releases November 22nd exclusively on PlayStation 4 for $29.99. Source: Frictional GamesPosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 02:37 AM PDT by: -
'Paragon' Adds Countess Character Next Week[teaser]Watch the announcement video.[/teaser] Epic Games are continuing their promsie that 'Paragon' will be receiving a new character every three weeks. The latest playable hero in Epic's MOBA is called the Countess, and is a Burst Caster. The heroine, like all 'Paragon' characters, will be available for free. Countess will be added in an update for 'Paragon' on October 25th. The female spellcaster marks the second new addition to the game this month, as the sword-wielding Kwang was also added. Players can get a better feel for the new character by watching the stylish announcment trailer embedded below. 'Paragon' is Epic Games' free-to-play MOBA (check out our impressions here) that is currently in open beta available to all PS4 and PC owners. You can find the latest info on 'Paragon' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Source: Epic GamesPosted Thu Oct 20, 2016 at 02:10 AM PDT by: -
Is It Secret? - First Nintendo NX Glimpse Coming Tomorrow[teaser]Where there is a curtain, there is also a stage.[/teaser] At long last, Nintendo appears to be issuing the white smoke with regards to their new platform, the NX. Announced this evening, Nintendo is promising that tomorrow, October 20th at 7am PDT, the first preview trailer, the preliminary information, and the first public information about the NX will be released. (It's coming via Nintendo.com). Nintendo has used the word "glimpse" as a descriptive noun for this first NX tidbit. And yes, ahead of this trailer, is the above image of Mario peeking around the curtain. Stay tuned. (And be teased.) Source: NintendoPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 06:30 PM PDT by: -
PlayStation VR Verdict: What a Launch[teaser]Come see the review. [/teaser] Skip to the review here. PlayStation VR. Its headset, an accessory, and a sub-platform to the biggest thing currently in gaming, the PS4. It's also the console arm of the biggest shake-up in gaming since perhaps the 1990's (or at least since the app store and Facebook followed the Nintendo Wii into pursuing a very different audience). Being Sony, it completely follows that the PS VR is slick in a way that invokes the seldom-mentioned PlayStation Vita. But the Vita is (and was at launch) a product out of time. In contrast, the PS VR's relationship to the worldly PS4 automatically gives it a bigger potential user base, and perhaps a much more direct line into home theaters than anything on the PC. But where the hardware can get a platform a foot in the door, it's the games and software that will get it invited to stay. Of the two bundles that Sony has offered, the PlayStation VR Launch Bundle is the more potent. (Check out the review here). But unlike some of my other current pursuits, like 4K HDR everything, more powerful hardware, and higher fidelity gaming and video content, PS VR doesn't just slot into the place of an older display or console or even AVR/speakers/ sub/keyboard/mouse, etc. To be clear, PS VR is a hot product, but carrying that hotness through to year over year success. That takes buyers and players and content-makers who are still excited in six months, 12 months and beyond. Check on the Core Bundle Order from Amazon Check the Launch BundlePosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 10:20 AM PDT by: -
'Darksiders: Warmastered Edition' Delayed By One Month[teaser]Presumably, the delay won't fix the name.[/teaser] Today, THQ Nordic has announced that the upcoming 'Darksiders: Warmastered Edition' will not see its expected October release date, instead slipping to November 22nd on consoles, and on November 29th on PC. The game is a remastered edition of 'Darksiders' which will run at 1080p and 60fps on all platforms besides the Wii U, where it will run at 30. Additionally, the game will feature much higher texture resolutions and a bevy of visual improvements. The game will retail for $20. On Wii U, the game will first be released digitally, with a physical version to also be released at some point in the future. Source: THQ NordicPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 06:17 AM PDT by: -
'Atelier Shallie Plus' Heads West in January[teaser]Includes new storylines, dungeons, and more.[/teaser] Koei Tecmo has announced that they will be releasing 'Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of The Dusk Sea' in the West on PS Vita on January 17. The game is an enhanced edition of the PS3 JRPG 'Atelier Shallie' and includes a dramatically expanded story that ties the game in with its predecessors, as well as new dungeons and boss battles. There will also be a limited edition of the game available on the NIS America online store for $54.99 that includes the following: Atelier Shallie Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sea for PS Vita 30-Track original soundtrack with jewel case Microfiber cloth (6″ x 6″) Full-color, 48-page softcover art book Collector’s box (Includes all the above) I never played this when it first released, but I was extremely fond of 'Ayesha' and 'Escha & Logy' the two games that preceded it in its trilogy, so this is a good opportunity to finally give it a shot. Source: Koei TecmoPosted Wed Oct 19, 2016 at 06:07 AM PDT by: -
'Red Dead Redemption 2' Announced, Due Out Fall 2017[teaser]Should've called it 'Red Dead Revengeance'.[/teaser] Today, Rockstar has put an end to their teasing and confirmed the existence of 'Red Dead Redemption 2', which is due out in Fall 2017 on PS4 and Xbox One, no PC version has been announced at this time. Additionally, a trailer for the game will be released on October 20th at 11AM ET. Rockstar describes the game as follows: Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience. Earlier today, it was discovered that Take Two had trademarked 'Red Dead Online' suggesting that the game will have a mode similar to 'GTA Online' as seen in 'Grand Theft Auto V', but time will tell what form of online play the game has. Source: Rockstar GamesPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 06:09 AM PDT by: -
Get Another Look at The Voice Cast for 'Final Fantasy XV'[teaser]The cast share their memories of the series.[/teaser] Square Enix has released the latest trailer for 'Final Fantasy XV', the third video showcasing the game's voice cast. In this video, the cast discuss both their memories of the franchise and anecdotes from their time recording for the game. You can catch the video right here. I appreciate studios giving a bit more of a spotlight to their voice cast, particularly in an era where it seems like a lot of voice actors get swept under the rug. Hearing them talk about their fondness for games like 'FF5' and 'FF8', as well as talking about their sessions in the recording booth feels genuine, and it's fun to listen to. 'Final Fantasy XV' releases on PS4 and Xbox One on November 29th. You can find the latest info on 'Final Fantasy XV' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order the Deluxe Version for the PS4 here and for the Xbox One here. Order at Amazon Order at Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 06:03 AM PDT by: -
United Front Games Closes Down[teaser]'Sleeping Dogs' developer closes after 9 years in business.[/teaser] Today, United Front Games, the studio behind titles such as 'Modnation Racers' and undoubtedly their biggest hit 'Sleeping Dogs', has closed down today. The studio was in the midst of the early access period for their latest game 'SMASH+GRAB', which has since been removed for purchase from Steam. Following the release of 'Sleeping Dogs' which was a success for the studio, they seemed to be having a great deal of financial difficulty following the cancellation of 'Triad Wars', the multiplayer game set in the 'Sleeping Dogs' universe, and 'SMASH+GRAB' failed to gain much traction. Though the closure was unclear at first, it has since been made apparent that the studio has indeed been shuttered, with developers from the studio such as producer Jen Timm confirming the closure, stating: "Currently mourning the best job I've ever had, and the most wonderful team I've ever worked with. The end of a great era. Goodbye, UFG." While the studio had trouble landing much success outside of 'Sleeping Dogs', their games lineup was always interesting and diverse, and it's a shame that they've been shuttered. Here's hoping all affected land on their feet again soon. Source: United Front GamesPosted Tue Oct 18, 2016 at 05:33 AM PDT by:
