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PlayStation VR Shooter 'Pixel Gear' Adds Local Multiplayer[teaser]Additional playerse use the DualShock 4.[/teaser] Oasis Games announced today that their wave-based PlayStation VR shooter 'Pixel Gear' now has a multiplayer mode. The mode, which comes in the latest free update, allows up to four players to play competitively. One player will use the PlayStation VR headset, while other players use a DualShock controller to shoot enemies. Here's how Oasis Games describes the new multiplayer mode: In the 'Pixel Gear' mutliplayer mode, the player with the PlayStation®VR headset wields a laser pistol via the PlayStation Move controller with unlimited ammo and must stop the other players from collecting enough coins before time runs out. Players will be disguised as various monsters and objects on the map and have several tricks up their sleeves to avoid getting caught. Precision is still key for the PS VR player, and shots must be chosen wisely! Shooting a monster or object not controlled by another player will give the other team coins and will help them reach their goal. High-Def Digest reviewed the title when it launched on PlayStation VR earlier this year and found it lacking content, so it's definitely a great sign that the developer is enhancing the game. Source: Oasis GamesPosted Fri Dec 9, 2016 at 08:36 AM PST by: -
Today's Nintendo eShop Update Features 'Animal Crossing' and 'Metroid'[teaser]It might not be the 'Meroid' you want.[/teaser] Every Thursday brings new content to the Nintendo eShop, and this week is no exception. The December 8th update to the Nintendo's virtual store is highlighted by the updated version of 'Animal Crossing,' as 'Animal Crossing: New Leaf – Welcome amiibo' is now available for purchase.This updated version of 'New Leaf' comes pre-patched with the game's new features, which includes the ability to scan amiibo figures and cards. Also hitting the store this week is 'Galaxy Blaster' on 3DS, and 'Teslapunk' & 'Bridge Constructor Playground' on Wii U. Other highlights come from the Virtual Console, as Wii U owners can now purchase the Nintendo DS strategy game 'Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon' for for $9.99. If that DS title isn't up your alley, know that New Nintendo 3DS owners can now play the classic SNES classic 'Demon's Crest' for $7.99. Finally, the Team Ninja developed 'Metroid: Other M' is also now available on the Wii U eShop. Players can pick up the third-person adventure game for $19.99. Source: NintendoPosted Thu Dec 8, 2016 at 03:00 PM PST by: -
'Naruto: Road to Boruto' Gets New Trailer Ahead of 2017 Release[teaser]New trailer for the 'Naruto Shippuden Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' expansion.[/teaser] Bandai Namco is providing 'Naruto Shippuden' fans with a new expansion even though the series has ended. Called 'Road to Boruto,' developer CyberConnect2 is releasing an expansion for 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' that will star Naruto's son Boruto. The $19.99 expansion will release February 3rd on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Players will be able to experience Boruto's adventure in a new story mode based off 'BORUTO: Naruto the Movie.' It'll also add new characters for offline and online play, including the aforementioned Boruto and Sarada Uchiha. You can check out a new trailer below: The 'Road to Boruto' expansion for 'Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4' on February 3rd for $19.99. Source: Bandai NamcoPosted Thu Dec 8, 2016 at 06:59 AM PST by: -
'Dragon Quest Heroes II' Coming to North America and Europe[teaser]Arriving in April.[/teaser] Square Enix went on Twitter today to surprise 'Dragon Quest' fans with an announcement. The Japanese publisher revealed that 'Dragon Quest Heroes II,' the sequel to 'Dragon Quest Heroes: The World Tree's Woe and the Blight Below,' will be coming to North America and Europe in 2017. North American fans will get the game on April 25th, while European gamers will have to wait three extra days as it releases April 28th there. 'Dragon Quest Heroes II' originally released earlier this year in Japan, and builds upon the gameplay of the original. It's still very much a hack-and-slash title in the vein of Koei Tecmo's 'Dynasty Warriors' series, and is developed by Omega Force. It's worth noting that the announcement today only confirmed that the PlayStation 4 version of the game is coming over, despite the game also releasing on Vita and PS3 in Japan. Check out the trailer below: Dragon Quest Heroes II is coming to PS4 in Europe & North America on 28th April (EU)/ 25th April (NA), 2017!#DQHeroes2 pic.twitter.com/mIAGnCzRf3 — Dragon Quest (@DragonQuest) December 8, 2016 'Dragon Quest Heroes II' arrives in North America on April 25th and in Europe on April 28th. Source: Dragon QuestPosted Thu Dec 8, 2016 at 06:20 AM PST by: -
'Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist' Gets New Add-On Content, PC Release[teaser]Nine new add-ons.[/teaser] 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist' originally released last year on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, but now PC players can enjoy the latest 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' title. The game is now available on Steam for $19.99. The card battling game encompasses the entire 'Yu-Gi-Oh!' timeline from the original anime to the latest show 'ARC-V.' Also available are nine additional sets of add-on content for the game. Each of these story-based DLC packs cost $4.99 and include a single-player story Duel, two complete Decks played by the characters in the Duel, and a character avatar. That means that the game now has 17 different DLC packs available, costing $84.83 in total. That's over four-times the cost of the base game. 'Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist' is available now on PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Source: KonamiPosted Thu Dec 8, 2016 at 06:00 AM PST by: -
'DOOM's Latest Update Adds Bots, Raises Level Cap[teaser]Out ahead of the 'Bloodfall' DLC next week.[/teaser] The fifth major update for id Software's 'DOOM' is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. This update focuses all on the game's multiplayer, and it adds in one of the most requested features — bots.Players can now play 'DOOM's Team Deathmatch and Deatmatch modes against AI. This feature had been requested since the first multiplayer beta for the first-person shooter, so it's great to see id Software managing to add it in. Other additions include the level cap being boosted. The new highest rank that players can achieve is Echelon 11, and those that do so will unlock the 'DOOM' Marine Armor as a reward. On top of that, a new multiplayer mode called Infernal Run has also been added. This team-based mode has players fighting for control of an eyeball that has to be thrown into the opponent's goal in order to score. Here's the full patch notes for the SnapMap mode via Bethesda's website: You can now play as the DOOM Marine in Praetor Suit Armor Added over 30 Lazarus Lab–themed modules Added Lazarus Lab–themed props Improved Object Limits Persistent Integer variables that can be passed between missions within a campaign Save and restore your health/armor/ammo/weapons/equipment/max weapon slots/inventory Added the ability to Get and Set Score You can now access the Leaderboard Score in the HUD Added new (first-person view) Player Camera Entity Added camera rumble FX and sounds Added new player modifiers Ledge grab time, power-up time, barrel damage, equipment cool down Plasma weapon mastery Additional single-player Interactables New single-player styled Objective HUD Added single-player Compass General single-player consistency pass on HUD Added more POI options Show distance, show on compass Updated victory and post-match summary screens More interactable and customizable GUI Added animated Echo Events Added new FX/hazards Added % encounter complete listener to encounters Ability to remove AI from finished encounters and events Ability to remove unspawned AI from the AIC Added ability to turn off bobbing on pickups to place them however you want Editor improvement to hide/show types of objects Editor improvement to lock rotation when moving objects Editor improvement to disable snapping of objects to the floor Added armor Customizations and Taunts 'DOOM' is available now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Order from Amazon Order from Amazon Source: BethesdaPosted Thu Dec 8, 2016 at 05:30 AM PST by: -
'Garou: Mark of the Wolves' Now Available on PC[teaser]Features full online functionality.[/teaser] Today, following its release on PS4 and PS Vita just a few days ago, SNK and DotEmu have released the classic 2D fighter 'Garou: Mark of the Wolves' on PC via Steam, it costs $9.99 and features online multiplayer and leaderboards, as well as every feature present in the original game. You can read a description and catch a trailer for the game below: “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES”, the latest entry in the legendary "FATAL FURY" Series which still continues to fascinate players around the world to this day, returns for a new fight on Steam! MAIN FEATURES ・ARCADE: Pick up a fighter from the 12 (+2) characters available, and fight your way via the “T.O.P. System”, “Just Defended”, and “Breaking” new battle mechanics in the "King of Fighters: Maximum Mayhem" tournament, held this time in Second Southtown. ・MULTIPLAYER: Connect to Steam and fight the hungriest wolves in “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES” via the "Invite a Friend" & "Lobby" multiplayer features for the hottest battles ever! ・TRAINING: Train and master your combos and battle strategies with your favorite characters before going to battle in this user-friendly game mode! ・LEADERBOARDS: Check your current rank & score in “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES” at any time, as well as those of your friends and other top fighters! ・SETTINGS: Configure all types of video options, controls and volume sound settings to your preference for the most pleasant “GAROU: MARK OF THE WOLVES” experience ever. ** WILL NOT RUN ON Windows XP ** I really love 'Garou' and feel that it's one of SNK's best fighting games ever, while I've not played the new release, I've heard good things about the port, and I'm looking forward to checking this out in future. Source: SNKPosted Wed Dec 7, 2016 at 05:31 AM PST by: -
'Final Fantasy XV' Team Details Future Updates and Patches[teaser]New cutscenes, gameplay changes, playable characters, and more.[/teaser] Today, 'Final Fantasy XV' director Hajime Tabata has released a blog post detailing the future of the game and how the team plans to improve and expand it in the future. The update plan is as follows: Our early plans are to enrich certain aspects of the game, adding gameplay enhancements for Chapter 13, buffing ring magic, etc. We’ll have the specifics of what and when for you at a later date. After that, we’re hoping to delve deeper into the story, adding scenes that will give you new insight into character motivations, such as why Ravus walked the path he did. We will need a little time with these, as they’ll need to be localized and voiced in other languages, but we’ll let you know the details once everything is set. For the long term, we are looking at making certain key characters playable, and even considering the possibility of customizable avatars, in addition to other features over time. Other features we have in mind include letting you carry over stats from a previous playthrough, and adding items that introduce new playstyles, such as low-level runs and god mode. We’re also examining readability tweaks - increasing font size - for certain languages. On top of that, we’re looking at content you can enjoy in real-time, including new bosses with exclusive rewards and achievements, and limited-time hunts. In addition to these free updates, we’re also working on the previously announced downloadable content. This includes: FFXV Holiday Pack (tentative name) FFXV Booster Pack (tentative name) FFXV Episode Gladiolus (tentative name) FFXV Episode Ignis (tentative name) FFXV Episode Prompto (tentative name) FFXV Expansion Pack: Comrades (tentative name) Speaking on behalf of the development team, I hope all of you, all around the world, continue to enjoy Final Fantasy XV and the Final Fantasy series. While it's a shame that some of this wasn't in the game to begin with, namely the additional cutscenes, it's good to see that they're dedicated to improving the game dramatically in future. I really love the game, and I'm looking forward to seeing how much it changes from here on out. 'Final Fantasy XV' is available now on PS4 and Xbox One. 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 Wed Dec 7, 2016 at 05:23 AM PST by: -
Housemarque Announces 'Nex Machina' for PS4[teaser]From the creator of 'Smash TV'.[/teaser] Housemarque has announced their latest game for PS4 at the PlayStation Experience keynote on Saturday. 'Nex Machina' is an arcade shooter developed in collaboration with Eugene Jarvis, the creator of 'Robotron' and 'Smash TV'. The developer has described the game as follows: About From the collaboration between Housemarque (Resogun, Alienation, Matterfall), and Robotron and Smash TV legendary creator Eugene Jarvis comes Nex Machina, an explosive arcade experience created with competition in mind. In the World of Nex Machina Humans have become so dependent on technology that they cannot avert their eyes from portable devices anymore. Around them, machines have reached consciusness and surpassed human intelligence tenfolds. No reasons to be servants now – robots are clearly the superior lifeform. And to make their point, they start eradicating all human life… Gameplay Details Can you survive the mechanical onslaught of hundreds of evil robots trying to obliterate any threat? Can you stop them from harvesting oblivious humans? In the vein of cult classics such Resogun and Robotron, Nex Machina is the ultimate top-down voxel shooter where everything can be blown up to pieces. Enter “the zone”, become one with the game and pull off the most incredible feats. Packed with opportunities to create your own playstyle, face tough challenges and engage in a ruthlessly competitive environment, Nex Machina is what arcade games deserve to be in the 21th century.You can catch a trailer for the game right here: No release date for the game has been given. Source: HousemarquePosted Tue Dec 6, 2016 at 06:59 AM PST by: -
'Yakuza 6' and 'Yakuza Kiwami' Heading to the West[teaser]For fans and first timers alike.[/teaser] During the PlayStation Experience keynote over the weekend, Sega confirmed that they will not only be localizing 'Yakuza Kiwami', the remake of the first game in the series, but they will also be bringing over 'Yakuza 6', the latest entry in the series that still hasn't released in Japan. This marks one of the first times that we've had a localization announcement for an entry in the series before its initial Japanese launch, quite a turnaround from the 3 year wait times the West normally faces with the series. 'Yakuza Kiwami' is a full remake of the original 'Yakuza' game, retelling and expanding upon its plot, new minigames and sidequests, visuals being remade from the ground up, running at 60FPS in 1080p, and the combat system has been given a full overhaul to be more in line with modern entries in the series. It'll launch in Summer 2017. 'Yakuza 6: The Song of Life' is the latest entry in the series, and the firt one to release exclusively on PS4, bringing with it a host of technical improvements and a completely overhauled engine. It'll be released in early 2018. You can check out a trailer for both games right here: Source: SegaPosted Tue Dec 6, 2016 at 06:11 AM PST by:
