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The PlayStation VR Launch Bundle is In Stock, See It Unboxed Now[teaser]It's time.[/teaser] Today is PlayStation VR launch day, and the staff is busy tearing into the hardware and firing up some reviews of the launch line-up. As it happens, the PlayStation VR Core and Launch bundles, which haven't been available to preorder for months (preorders were listed as sold out), are available to order as of this writing. Check on the Core Bundle Order from Amazon Check the Launch Bundle As a reminder, the Core Bundle ($399.99), includes the VR headset, processor unit, cables, stereo headphones, and PlayStation VR Demo Disc. (Note there is no camera, no PS4, and no move controllers). (For more info, please see our large PlayStation VR 'What You Need to Know' feature.) Meanwhile, Launch Bundle ($499.99) included everything in the Core Bundle, as well as two PlayStation Move controllers, a PlayStation Camera and a disc copy of the 'PlayStation VR Worlds' game. I happen to have opted for the Launch Bundle, and having opened of the bundles that appeared today, I'm pleased to find that it is the newer PS4 Camera design that is in the bundle. The big box contains two smaller white boxes. The one on the left is really the Core Bundle contents while the one on the right has all of the Launch Bundle accessories. Unfortunately, the PS Move controllers don't appear to be any different from the PS3 era, and even still sport mini-USB jacks for charging (two short mini-USB cables are includes for that classic PS3 feel). The Launch Bundle includes two boxed discs, 'Worlds' and the PS VR demo disc. The demo disc appears to be a little superfluous as the demo disc is available as a free download from PSN (see here). And here is the processor unit running in place next to the PS4. (Happily, I had enough room in the entertainment center to just slide the PS4 over. The mess of cables is a challenge but not as bad as I thought.) Stay tuned for further impressions of this final package.Posted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 11:00 AM PDT by: -
'Battleborn's First Story DLC Arrives Today for $4.99[teaser]Free for Season Pass owners.[/teaser] Gearbox Software has announced that the first story operation DLC for 'Battleborn' is out today. Called 'Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion,' the op goes into the backstory of playable character Attikus. It'll cost players $4.99 if they don't own the game's $19.99 Season Pass. It's designed to be "highly replayable" as objectives and lore can change. Besides the DLC, a brand new competitive multiplayer mode is also being added to 'Battleborn' today. The new mode is called 'Face-Off,' and has two teams of five competing against each other. In the mode, each team will hunt and kill Varelsi, and score points by collecting their masks. The first team to reach 500 points wins. The trailer for 'Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion' can be seen below: 'Battleborn' is available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Source: 2KPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 08:01 AM PDT by: -
Episodic VR Adventure Game 'Loading Human' Launches Today[teaser]Available on PS4 and PC.[/teaser] The first episode of Untold Games' episodic adventure game 'Loading Human' releases today. 'Loading Human: Chapter 1' is now available on the three main VR systems: PlayStation VR, HTC Vive, and Oculus Rift. The narrative-driven title takes place from a first-person perspective, and is set in the 22nd century. Players will play as an astronaut named Prometheus as he searches for a cure that will save his sick father. "The emergence of virtual reality has opened new pathways to immerse gamers like never before, and Loading Human: Chapter 1 was developed from the ground up to fully capitalize on this exciting new medium," said Christina Seelye, CEO of the game's publisher Maximum Games. "Offering full integration with existing VR systems, and as a launch title for PlayStation VR, 'Loading Human' offers compelling content and cutting edge technology to give gamers the best VR experience possible." Check out the game's launch trailer below: 'Loading Human' is available now for PlayStation VR, HTC Vive and Oculus Rift for $39.99. Source: Untold GamesPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 07:48 AM PDT by: -
'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live' Releases Today, Free to Download[teaser]The game's first stage has been released.[/teaser] Sega's popular vocaloid Hatsune Miku has been bending reality for quite some time, so it's only fitting that 'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live' launches alongside PlayStation VR. The digital title is available as a free download, but players will have to purchase content if they want to do more than stare at the game's menu. Three separate concerts called Stages will be released, and the first one is available today. The first Stage costs $14.99, and is also available in a season pass bundle that will get players all three of the planned Stages for $39.99. It features seven different tracks to play in virtual reality. These include "Love Trial" by 40mP, "Love Song" by Lamaze-P, "1/6 - out of the gravity -" by noa, "Cute Medley - Idol Sounds" by Mitchie M, kz's "Satisfacton," "Weekender Girl" by kz & Hachioji P, and "39" by DECO*27 & sasakure.UK. Check out the game's launch trailer below: 'Hatsune Miku: VR Future Live' is available now for PlayStation VR. Source: SEGAPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 07:34 AM PDT by: -
'SportsBar VR' Out Today in Europe, North American Release Date Revealed[teaser]NA players will have to wait a few days.[/teaser] Cherry Pop Games and Perilous Orbit's 'SportsBarVR' was supposed to be a launch title for Sony's virtual reality system, but it's only arriving in one territory today. While European players will be able to enjoy the enhanced version of 'Pool Nation VR' today, North American players will have to wait until next week. 'SportsBar VR' will now launch October 18th digitally. The game will allow players to play pool, darts, air hockey, skeeball, shuffleboard, chess, and checkers. All of these pub games are playable with friends online (six players can hang out virtually), and Cherry Pop Games said that additional games are coming to 'SpotsBarVR' in the future. Check out a trailer for the game below. 'SportsBarVR' releases on PlayStation VR October 13th in Europe and October 18th in North America. Source: Cherry Pop GamesPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 07:15 AM PDT by: -
Official 'The King of Fighters XIV' Tournament Takes Place Next Year[teaser]The World Championship will determine who is the best.[/teaser] In an example of life imitating art, SNK will be holding a tournament to determine "The King of Fighters." No, the Japanese developer isn't getting into mixed martial arts, instead they are holding a fighting game tournament to determine the world's best 'The King of Fighters XIV' player. SNK will invite 16 of the best players to the tournament, which will be held in early 2017. While details are currently light, a new trailer from SNK announcing the tournament can be seen below. It features 'KOF XIV' characters Antonov and Yakov discussing the upcoming event. 'The King of Fighters XIV' released exclusively on PlayStation 4 earlier this year. Source: SNK PlaymorePosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 07:06 AM PDT by: -
'Battlezone' Available Now, Watch Its Launch Trailer[teaser]The Atari classic is back.[/teaser] UK developer Rebellion is releasing one of the most heavily anticipated PlayStation VR launch titles today. Their reboot of the classic 'Battlezone' series is one of the most fully featured games to support the virtual reality headset, as it features cooperative play, a campaign and online multiplayer. The game's campaign is procedurally generated so players can spend plenty of time teaming up with up to three of their friends. The tank combat game will feature customizable loadouts and promises "hundreds" of weapon combinations. All of this can be seen in the newly released 'Battlezone' launch trailer, which is embedded below. 'Battlezone' is one of over 30 PlayStation VR launch titles, and is out today on October 13th. Rebellion will be bringing it to PC in the future. Source: RebellionPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 06:54 AM PDT by: -
'Exile's End' Heads to PS4 and Vita Later This Month[teaser]2D throwback action game heads to console in two weeks.[/teaser] XSEED Games has announced that they will be releasing Magnetic Realms' side-scrolling action-adventure game 'Exile's End' on PS4 and Vita on October 25th for $9.99. The game is also due for release on Wii U, though no date has been confirmed as of yet. You can catch the latest trailer for the game right here: 'Exile's End' has been available on Steam for just over a year now, where it received positive attention due to its strong gameplay and the soundtrack by NES superstar Keiji Yamagishi. Source: XSEED GamesPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 05:18 AM PDT by: -
'Robinson: The Journey' Releasing in November[teaser]Explore a mysterious planet teeming with dinosaurs.[/teaser] Crytek, developer of the upcoming PSVR exclusive sci-fi game 'Robinson: The Journey' will be released on November 8th. The studio describes the game as follows: Robinson: The Journey invites players to experience the breathtaking VR world of Tyson III – a mysterious extrasolar planet teeming with dinosaurs. Assuming the role of Robin, a young boy whose ship has crashed on the planet’s surface, gamers will journey through their surroundings with robot companion HIGS and baby T-Rex Laika, working together to solve puzzles, unearth secrets, and survive in hostile territory. Crytek seems to be going all in on VR between this and their earlier Oculus title 'The Climb'. That game was a surprisingly unique, if limited experience that made really great use of VR. 'Robinson' seems a great deal more ambitious than that, and it's definitely one of the most intriguing titles unveiled for PSVR thus far. Source: CrytekPosted Thu Oct 13, 2016 at 05:09 AM PDT by: -
'Batman - The Telltale Series' Continues This Month with 'Episode 3: New World Order'[teaser]It will be time to feel Penguin's pain.[/teaser] With the first two episodes, 'Realm of Shadows' and 'Children of Arkham,' 'Batman - The Telltale Series' has done some great work in building a new Batman narrative worth exploring. The third episode, 'New World Order' has been announced as releasing on October 25th. (Don't miss it I say.) Along with the release date comes a small behind the scenes featur with Travis Willingham (Harvey Dent), writer James Windeler, and director Jon Stauder. So in less than two weeks, Episode 3 will hit Steam, PSN, the Xbox Game Store and more. For anyone interested in peeking at what will happen in this new episode, continue reading. From Telltale, In Episode 3, Penguin's brutal attack broadcast on live TV has left Gotham City reeling. As Bruce and Batman, you'll dig deeper into the web of intrigue surrounding the newly revealed Children of Arkham. Meanwhile, behind closed doors, the mysterious Selina Kyle reveals more of herself to Bruce. And in the aftermath of the attack, Bruce's friend and Gotham's new mayor, Harvey Dent, is a deeply changed man. Who can be trusted when the future of Bruce Wayne - and the Batman - could be determined by the flip of a coin? Source: Telltale GamesPosted Wed Oct 12, 2016 at 09:28 AM PDT by:
