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Check Out the Trailer for 'Skylanders Academy,' Which Comes to Netflix This Month[teaser]Eon, Kaos, Stealth Elf and much more.[/teaser] Activision's 'Skylanders Imaginators' game is tantalizing close to release, and with it comes the 'Skylanders Creator' app on iOS and Android. But also hitting this month (October 28th) from Activision Blizzard Studios is 'Skylanders Academy.' The first season will premiere exclusively on Netflix, and it will follow the adventures of Spyro, Eruptor, Stealth Elf, Jet-Vac, and Pop Fizz. Based off of the trailer (and really the games) this is only the tipping point. Clearly, Kaos and Glumshanks will be an important part of the show. And with the animated/CG series comes a nice collection of voice talent. From Activision Blizzard Studios, Led by showrunner Eric Rogers (Futurama), the series features the voices of Justin Long (Dodge Ball) as Spyro; Ashley Tisdale (High School Musical) as Stealth Elf; Jonathan Banks (Breaking Bad) as Eruptor; and Norm MacDonald (Saturday Night Live) as Glumshanks. Additional voice talent includes Susan Sarandon, Daniel Wu, Bobcat Goldthwait, The Diamond Minecart, Parker Posey, James Hetfield, Catherine O’Hara, Chris Diamantopoulos and Harland Williams, among others. Ahead the premiere, 'Skylanders Academy' has already been greenlit for a second season do out in 2017. You can find the latest info on 'Skylanders Imaginators' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Activision BlizzardPosted Wed Oct 12, 2016 at 09:03 AM PDT by: -
The Season Finale of 'Hitman' Takes Players to Hokkaido This Month[teaser]It's at a Japanese private hospital resort.[/teaser] After a year filled with well-received episodes of the new 'Hitman,' including the Intro (see the review here), 'Sapienza' (review here), 'Marrakesh' (review here), the Summer Bonus Episode (review here), 'Bangkok' (review here), and 'Colorado' (review here), the conclusion draws very near. Square Enix and IO-Interactive have announced that Agent 47 will got to 'Hokkaido' on October 31st. The mission is called 'Situs Inversus' and the setting is within the grounds of the "hyper-exclusive GAMA private hospital and resort." This is the season finale, and all three platforms, the PS4, Xbox One, and PC will get the final episode at the end of October. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Wed Oct 12, 2016 at 08:43 AM PDT by: -
'Furi' Heading to Xbox One[teaser]Features an exclusive boss fight.[/teaser] French game developer The Game Bakers have announced that they will be porting this year's acclaimed PS4 and PC action game 'Furi' to Xbox One at an as-of-yet unnanounced date. The studio has confirmed that this version will contain exclusive content, including an all new boss fight called The Flame that they're teasing with the following image. Furi is still one of the absolute best games I've played all year, and I'm glad more people will be able to check it out in future. I'm excited to see what the new boss is like, as the game has some of the most creative boss encounters I've seen in ages. Source: The Game BakersPosted Wed Oct 12, 2016 at 06:23 AM PDT by: -
'World of Final Fantasy' Demo Available on October 17th[teaser]Opening Movie also shown off.[/teaser] Square Enix has announced that they will be releasing a demo for the upcoming crossover JRPG 'World of Final Fantasy' worldwide on October 17th. The demo will allow players to control protagonists Reynn and Lann in both their Jiant and Lilikin forms, capture and control a variety of mirages, and interact with classic 'Final Fantasy' characters such as Cloud and Squall. Players who complete the demo will get access to the Magitek Armor P mirage in the full game. You can also check out the game's full opening movie right here: 'World of Final Fantasy' hits both PS4 and Vita on October 25th. You can find the latest info on 'World of Final Fantasy' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Wed Oct 12, 2016 at 06:08 AM PDT by: -
'Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour' Out Today[teaser]Features a new fifth campaign.[/teaser] 20 years ago 'Duke Nukem 3D' was completed with the release of the 'Atomic Edition' of the iconic first-person shooter which added a fourth episode to the story. To celebrate this milestone, Gearbox Software is putting out 'Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour,' a new version of Duke's best adventure for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The big addition is a brand new fifth episode called 'Alien World Order.' This was designed by members of the original 'Duke Nukem 3D' development team: Allen Blum III and Richard Gray. Other than this new adventure that has Duke traveling all over the world (thus the 'World Tour' subtitle), the '20th Anniversary' includes all-new voiceover from Jon St. John, and in-game commentary from the developers. The game also looks better than ever as players can toggle on Gearbox's "True3D Rendering" mode for enhanced lighting and frame rate. 'Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary Edition World Tour' is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Source: Gearbox SoftwarePosted Tue Oct 11, 2016 at 08:28 AM PDT by: -
New 'Prey' Trailer Showcases Female Protagonist Option[teaser]Another Yu.[/teaser] Bethesda has released a new trailer for Arkane Studio's upcoming sci-fi horror title 'Prey'. Called "Another Yu", this is an alternate version of a gameplay trailer shown at Quakecon in August, but reveals that in addition to the male protagonist shown in promotional materials so far, players can also play as a female main character if they choose to. Both characters will be named Morgan Yu. The publisher describes the trailer as follows: Who will your Morgan be? How will you choose to face the Typhon threat overwhelming Talos I? Watch the first official gameplay trailer, but this time with Morgan Yu as a woman. While this choice won’t change the story or how you interact with the world – because Morgan Yu is Morgan Yu, and he or she will be defined by the choices you make – it’s yet another way that Arkane is saying yes to the player. You can catch the new trailer right here: I'm glad that Arkane is allowing for this option, and while I've always intended to check this out when it releases in 2017, this definitely makes me a little more jazzed about it all. Source: BethesdaPosted Tue Oct 11, 2016 at 05:44 AM PDT by: -
'Touhou Genso Wander' and 'Touhou Double Focus' Launch In February[teaser]Physical bundle of both games to be released.[/teaser] NIS America has announced that both the roguelike 'Touhou Genso Wanderer' and the 2D platformer 'Touhou Double Focus' will be released on February 7th in the US. While 'Genso Wanderer' had previously been announced for localization, this is the first time we've heard of 'Double Focus' releasing in English. All phsyical copies of 'Genso Wanderer' will also include 'Double Focus' at no extra cost. Both games can be purchased separately as downloads on PS4 and Vita. You can catch trailers for both games right here: Additionally, a Collector's Edition of the game was revealed which can be pruchased at the NIS America online store for $79.99. It includes the following: Collector’s Box Touhou Genso Wanderer Game for PS4 (Physical Disc) Touhou Double Focus Game for PS4 (Physical Disc) 90-Track, 4-Disc Touhou Genso Wanderer OST 26-Track, 2-Disc Touhou Double Focus OST Full-color, 68-Page Hardcover Touhou Genso Wanderer Art Book Full-color, 16-Page Softcover Touhou Double Focus Art Book Acrylic Standee (6.5″ x 3″ x 2″) Reversible cover Source: NIS AmericaPosted Tue Oct 11, 2016 at 05:30 AM PDT by: -
Learn How to Set Up PlayStation VR[teaser]These video tutorials will get you ready for Thursday's launch.[/teaser] PlayStation VR releases later this week (October 13th), and Sony wants to make sure that soon-to-be owners will know how to set up their virtual reality headset. In order to let players know what to expect this Thursday, they've released three separate videos going over each step of setting up the peripheral. The first of the three video tutorials focuses on the several different cords that the device comes with (A power cord, HDMI cable, and a VR headset connection cable). The second video then shows players where all of the many cords actually go, and shows off the PlayStation VR's processor unit: Finally, the third video goes over the headset itself, and how to prepare your room for PlayStation VR play: These videos should help players get ready for when PlayStation VR launches on October 13th. 30 games will support the device (full list here) at launch. Source: SonyPosted Mon Oct 10, 2016 at 12:43 PM PDT by: -
'Assetto Corsa' Gets Three New DLC Packs Today[teaser]16 new cars.[/teaser] Kunos Simulazioni's hardcore racing simulator 'Assetto Corsa' released on consoles in August, and now the console version has seen its first batch of downloadable content. 18 cars have been released on Xbox One and PlayStation 4, with them being split between the 'Japanese Pack' and the 'Prestige Pack.' The 'Prestige Pack,' which features nine vehicles, will cost $6.99, while the 'Japanese Pack,' which has seven cars and is part of the game's $29.99 'Season Pass,' is $4.99. Those who pre-ordered 'Assetto Corsa' will already have three of the cars available in the 'Prestige Pack,' so they can purchase the 'Performance Pack Upgrade' for $4.99 to obtain the other six cars. Below is the full list of cars in the 'Japanese Pack': Mazda MX-5 2015 Mazda MX-5 CUP Mazda RX-7 Spirit R + tuned version Toyota Supra MK IV + time attack and drift version Toyota AE86 Trueno + tuned and drift version Nissan 370Z NISMO 2016 Nissan GT-R R34 Skyline V-Spec While the 'Prestige Pack' features these nine cars: Ferrari 488 GTB Audi R8 V10 Plus Corvette C7 Stingray Ford Mustang 2015 Lamborghini Gallardo SuperLeggera Nissan GT-R Nismo 2014 Toyota GT-86 Audi A1 S1 BMW M4 Coupe 'Assetto Corsa' is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. You can find the latest info on 'Assetto Corsa' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: 505 GamesPosted Mon Oct 10, 2016 at 12:26 PM PDT by: -
Miguel Added to 'Tekken 7'[teaser]His quest for revenge continues.[/teaser] Bandai Namco Entertainment has announced that Miguel Caballero Rojo, first introduced in 'Tekken 6', will be playable in 'Tekken 7'. In the previous game, his sister was murdered on her wedding day, and Miguel vowed to avenge her. In 'Tekken 7', he's still continuing his quest for revenge, and he's only grown more aggressive in doing so. You can check out his gameplay reveal below: Miguel was great fun in previous entries, and I'm glad to see he'll be returning here. Namco is doing a great job with these reveal trailers, and I'm really excited to check this out sometime in 2017. Source: Bandai NamcoPosted Mon Oct 10, 2016 at 06:36 AM PDT by:
