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'Nioh' Beta Demo Detailed, Gameplay Trailer Released[teaser]Another shot at earning some free DLC.[/teaser] Today, Koei Tecmo has detailed the upcoming beta for 'Nioh', which will run from August 23rd until September 6th. This beta will give players another shot to obtain the 'Mark of the Conqueror' DLC that was a reward for finishing the alpha, as well as new 'Mark of the Strong' DLC for finishing the newly available level. Koei Tecmo's full description is as follows: Following the overwhelming success of the Alpha Demo in April—as well as the community’s generous feedback—the Nioh Beta Demo will incorporate a number of gameplay changes made with fans in mind, which will be immediately noticeable upon their return to the village of Usuki. This first stage of the demo will offer new challenges and the opportunity to once again fight for the mysterious Mark of the Conqueror DLC. Warriors who conquered Usuki and procured the DLC during the Alpha Demo won’t be left wanting, however, as they will receive a set of weapons and more starting money. These champions will also have the opportunity to play through the new Nakatsu stage without having to clear Usuki again. The new Nakatsu stage leads protagonist William along a treacherous mountain path to a deep cave, where he must prevail against human and supernatural enemies alike—including the seductive Hinoenma, a dangerous Yokai under the guise of a beautiful woman. Defeating the Nakatsu stage will award players with the Mark of the Strong DLC, which will be available when the game launches. The experience gained from the trials of Usuki and Nakatsu should equip the most skilled players for an even more challenging undertaking: the Twilight mission. In this arduous mission, players can re-visit Usuki or Nakatsu, battle against stronger enemies and new fearsome creatures, and earn highly-valued items. The Beta Demo will also feature a selection of new weapons, including the long-range hand cannon rifle and a fresh selection of Katanas (including dual-wielded Katanas), Spears, Axes and Hammers which will provide new options to suit any gameplay style. In addition, players will get a taste of Onmyo magic and Ninjutsu elements of combat, which add bonuses to William’s attack and can invoke special techniques to provide various effects. Lastly, to better prepare players for the trials that await, a Training Dojo has been added to the demo. This tutorial stage has been implemented to teach newcomers how to fight with a katana, the most basic yet refined of weapon choices, and how to navigate through the game. The Training Dojo will be available from the beginning of the demo. You can catch the latest trailer for the game right here: I really loved the alpha for this game, and can't wait to see the new beta level, weapons, and mecahnical changes. This is shaping up really nicely, and I'm really excited to play it later this year. Source: Koei TecmoPosted Wed Aug 17, 2016 at 05:33 AM PDT by: -
Konami Announces 'Metal Gear Survive', Due Out in 2017[teaser]A radical departure for the series.[/teaser] At Gamescom 2016, Konami exclusively revealed to IGN that 'Metal Gear Survive' the first 'Metal Gear' game since Hideo Kojima's departure from the studio last year. Set directly after the end of 'Ground Zeroes' the game is a co-op survival stealth game about soldiers who survive the attack on Mother Base only to be sucked into a wormhole and dropped into a strange wasteland filled with zombies. Though Big Boss appears in the trailer, it isn't certain if he'll be in the game itself. You can catch the trailer right here: The game will utilize the Fox Engine and similar mechanics to 'MGSV', though within the framework of a multiplayer survival game. It'll be released on PS4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. It is unclear who the developer on the title is, and if staff from the old Kojima Productions team are at all involved with this. Konami describes it as follows: Metal Gear Survive will offer a fresh take on the series' famed stealth elements but within a unique co-op setting that is designed for a truly engrossing multiplayer experience. Source: KonamiPosted Wed Aug 17, 2016 at 05:14 AM PDT by: -
'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' Will Feature 'Zombies in Spaceland'[teaser]David Hasselhoff stars in the mode.[/teaser] Activision has announced that 'Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare' will include Infinity Ward's first crack at the popular zombies mode featured in past 'Call of Duty' entries. Called 'Zombies in Spaceland,' the four-player cooperative survival mode will once again have players fighting off zombies. There's one major distinction, though, this time they'll be doing it in outer space. Well, kind of. The mode actually takes place on a space-themed movie set, and takes place during the 1980s. Players can expect plenty of sci-fi campiness in 'Zombies in Spaceland,' as it features the likeness and voices of several well known actors. These include Pee-wee Herman himself, Paul Reubens as the director of the film, and the playable characters will be portrayed by Seth Green, Ike Barinholtz, Jay Pharoah and Sasheer Zamata. Finally, the cast is rounded out by David Hasselhoff who is the park's DJ. Check out the debut trailer of 'Zombies in Spaceland' below: Activision will be showing off more of the mode over on their Twitch channel tomorrow, August 17th, at 9 a.m. PT. '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 Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 12:23 PM PDT by: -
New 'Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse' Trailer Released[teaser]Ready to slay a god?[/teaser] Today, Atlus USA has released a new trailer for their upcoming 3DS JRPG 'Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse' showing off the battle system and its myriad mechanics, you can get a look at the trailer right here: Atlus describes the game as follows: Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse features: • The Eternal Struggle Between Gods– The Shin Megami Tensei series, known for exploring the tenuous symbiosis between man and deity , reaches deeper than ever in Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse, as the band of main characters must decide which side of peace or anarchy they are on. • Partner Up for Success – A new twist on the SMTIV combat formula allows players to bring one of seven partners to battle (in addition to the standard three demons), each with their own unique skills and AI. Plus, partners will fill up a meter that will interrupt the enemy, do massive damage, and give players an extra turn. Given the excruciating difficulty of battles in Shin Megami Tensei, the partner system will allow for new player strategies. • Demons Aplenty – Shin Megami Tensei IV: Apocalypse has a series record 450+ demons to fight, fuse, or recruit to player parties. With demons from a wide selection of cultures and religions to choose from, players will be able to customize their party to their liking. • Fuse For Affinities – Demon fusion, combining two or more demons to form a more powerful one, is one of the cornerstones of Shin Megami Tensei games, and now demons will have affinities for certain skills, giving players more decisions to make about which skills fusions will inherit. • Press Turns and Smirking – The Press Turn system returns, which gives players (or enemies!) extra turns for exploiting weaknesses. The Smirk system returns as well, which gives huge offensive and defensive boosts to party members (or enemies) and now unlocks bonuses for certain skills, such as insta-kill attacks. This looks really fantastic. 'Shin Megami Tensei IV' is one of my absolute favorite RPGs of the last few years, and a return to its world and systems is really exciting to me. The return to a more anarchic tone is really cool, and everything shown for the game so far has been absolutely wonderful. I'm really pumped to finally get my hands on this when it hits on September 20th. Source: Atlus USAPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 11:56 AM PDT by: -
Stand by for 'Titanfall 2's Multiplayer Tech Test Beginning Next Month[teaser]For PS4 and Xbox One.[/teaser] 'Titanfall 2' may release October 26th, but players will be able to get their hands on Respawn Entertainment's highly anticipated sequel (check out our impressions) before then. Publisher Electronic Arts has announced that there will be two separate multiplayer technical tests in August. The first weekend of public testing will be from August 19th to the 21st, while the second weekend will take place one week later (26th to the 28th). Despite 'Titanfall 2' releasing on consoles and PC, the technical test will only be for PS4 and Xbox One owners. Console players will be able to check out two different modes during the test. These include a brand new mode called Bounty Hunt that forces players to deposit the points they earn during the match before they die, and a mech-free alternative called Pilots vs. Pilots. These modes will be able to be played on two separate maps: Boomtown, an underground IMC lab, and Homestead, an outdoor area with large fields for Titans to fight in. See for yourself what players will get to experience in 'Titanfall 2's multiplayer tech test in the trailer below: On the second weekend of the test (which goes down August 26th to the 28th), Respawn will be introducing an additional mode and map to the mix. The mode is called Amped Hardpoint, which builds upon 'Titanfall's Hardpoint Domination by allowing players to amp hardpoints in order to double their score. Meanwhile, the third map is Forward Base Kodai, a smaller map that will make sure encounters happen often. 'Titanfall 2' releases for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on October 26th, and the multiplayer tech test begins August 19th.. You can find the latest info on 'Titanfall 2' linked from our Video Game Release Schedule. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: PlayStation BlogPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 10:48 AM PDT by: -
'Hitman: Episode 4 - Bangkok' Now Available[teaser]Assassinate the frontman of a popular indie band.[/teaser] After a brief break and some bonus episodes, the fourth proper episode of IO's 'Hitman' is finally out. Set in a resort hotel outside of Bangkok, this mission sees Agent 47 tasked with killing a singer from a popular indie rock group who killed his girlfriend and exploited his status to cover it up as an accident. The chapter features a host of new disguises and features, as well as 75 different challenges that will net you exclusive items, weapons, and gear. You can check out the launch trailer for the episode right here: Square Enix has gone to surprising lengths with the marketing for this chapter, having released an entire three-track EP from the fictional band that this chapter revolves around, The Class. The level of detail IO and SE are pouring into this game is absolutely staggering, and this looks to be an exciting addition to a game that's been excellent so far. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: Square EnixPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 10:24 AM PDT by: -
In Two Weeks, 'The Final Station' Will Test Our Humanity[teaser]And now, it's time for story details.[/teaser] Do My Best's 'The Final Station' hits PCs on August 30th, and presumably, PS4 and Xbox One some time after. (See the Steam page here.) When it comes, players will have to face a harsh a reality. Not unlike 'The Road,' the world of 'The Final Station' has pushed each character way past the edge. What remains are tough choices, and a low margin of error. (See beta impressions here.) Today, tinyBuild has shared details as to the backstory of 'The Final Station.' Such details will of course affect the course of the game's story and the gameplay. (I've already seen that in the beta.) 'The Final Station' Story: It's been 106 years since the world changed forever. People refer to it as the First Visitation, a disastrous event that left the world in shock. You start off as an ordinary train conductor, the routine life of which takes a turn for the worst when tasked to deliver mysterious cargo.... that might just save humanity. That's your Final Station. Source: tinyBuildPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 10:10 AM PDT by: -
Microsoft Now Offering Built-In Xbox Wireless For PCs and For Peripherals, Lenovo & PDP Among the First the Showcase the Tech[teaser]A big deal for accessory makers.[/teaser] This generation, Microsoft has been slowly taking an even firmer grip on the PC controller side, thanks in part to offering a simple Xbox Wireless Adapter. That adapter lets Xbox One controllers work wirelessly on Windows PCs (as opposed wired via USB). At first this functionality was limited to Windows 10, but was later expanded to Windows 7 (and 8). But now, Microsoft is making good on a recent promise to get more accessories involved. First off, today, the VR focused Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 was announced as having built-in Xbox Wireless. Furthermore, the upcoming PDP Fender Jaguar Guitar Controller will work with both this new Lenovo and all existing Xbox One Wireless adapters. And that's not all. Astro, HyperX, Plantronics, Razer, SteelSeries and Turtle Beach are all on-board in terms of making accessories that can be used with both built-in and adapter-based Xbox Wireless. Naturally, this means that more PC partners will be tempted to add built-in Xbox Wireless tech. As related by Microsoft, here are the advantages for Xbox Wireless: Low-latency and high-quality wireless gameplay for up to 8 devices at once Cross-platform use across Xbox One and Windows PCs Wireless support for stereo sound through a headset Eliminating the need for multiple adapters or wires for each device Microsoft has a plan to let hardware makers place Xbox Wireless directly into PC motherboards, but for those of us with our own rigs, the USB-based Wireless Adapter will continue to be be able to talke advantage of whatever accessories join into the Xbox Wireless plans. Source: MicrosoftPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 09:29 AM PDT by: -
Logitech Announces the Pro Gaming Mouse Which Has a Shape & Button Sensitivity That Mean Business[teaser]eSports influence in action.[/teaser] Today, Logitech revealed an important new direction in mouse design, and that would be gaming. Now, Logitech, and many other companies have had gaming mice on the market for well on two decades, but Logitech's new mouse isn't about frills. The Logitech G Pro Gaming Mouse has been designed using the classic shape of the G100, but with the performance that tournament players ought to crave. With the lone exception of the RGB logo, every feature of the Pro Gaming Mouse, from the optical PMW3366 sensor, to the six programmable buttons and onboard memory, and to the button sensitivity and the light design, is about the best performance and pro player preferred comfort. At $69.99, this ought to be the mouse that dictates the direction of gaming mice going forward. The Pro Gaming Mouse can be preordered now from Logitech. (See here.) Source: LogitechPosted Tue Aug 16, 2016 at 09:05 AM PDT by: -
'Final Fantasy XV' Media Attack: 'Kingsglaive,' 'Brotherhood,' & Lots of Gameplay[teaser]Looking as good as ever.[/teaser] While it may seem like the recent 'Final Fantasy XV' delay (November 29th) is no cause for celebration, Square Enix has followed up with an onslaught of 'FFXV' media. Everything from the beginning 12 minutes of the 'Kingsglaive' movie, to another installment of 'Brotherhood' to one of the biggest looks into the gameplay since the 'Type 0 HD' was released. 'Kingsglaive' opening: Brotherhood Episode 4 - 'Bittersweet' Gameplay - English (this video may not be viewable just yet): Gameplay - Alternate (This one should work): 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 Aug 16, 2016 at 08:18 AM PDT by:
