Gaming
Blizzard Reportedly Releasing StarCraft HD Remaster
This indeed is the generation of the HD Remaster. Many publishers seem content with just releasing older games – some from last generation, which I despise – with a new coat of varnish. Some games would benefit from an HD makeover – CRASH BANDICOOT!!! – but do we really need an HD Remaster of Arkham Asylum? (This is the part where Cousin Jose insists it’s a wonderful idea…) According to Korean sit...[Read More]
Battlefield 1 Collector’s Edition Announced for $129.99 – Game Not Included!
In one of the stranger ideas to ever escape the minds of mortal man, a Collector’s Edition of Battlefield 1 is available to pre-order. It includes a 14” statue, a steel book case, a cloth poster, a deck of cards, a messenger pigeon tube that holds codes for DLC content, and a patch. But no game. Yes, I wrote no game. It is an Amazon exclusive bundle and costs $129.99 ($103.99 with Prime). But the ...[Read More]
Niantic Website Post Discusses Third-Party Mapping Tools for Pokemon GO
Over the past week, Niantic has come under fire for shutting off third party trackers for Pokemon GO. Yesterday, an update on Niantic’s website explained exactly why it did so. According to the developer, those unofficial mapping tools were a major strain on their servers. This prevented them from expanding the game to other countries worldwide. “We were delayed in [bringing Pokemon Go to La...[Read More]
Take-Two Reveals Revenue Gains, Hints at Revealing New Projects “Soon”
Take-Two reported the results its first-quarter earnings for fiscal year 2017, which covers the period from April 1st to June 30th, 2016. The results are mostly positive. Take-Two reported revenue of $311.6 million for 1Q 2017, compared to $275.3 million for 1Q 2016. They stated in a press release that Grand Theft Auto V, Grand Theft Auto Online, Battleborn, and NBA 2K16 contributed most to the in...[Read More]
Quake Champions Shown Off at QuakeCon
When Bethesda kicked off this year’s E3, one of the games they teased was Quake Champions. The game, an arena shooter based on the old franchise, was given only a brief look with no gameplay. Of course, we all knew why: Bethesda wanted to show it off properly during QuakeCon. Well, QuakeCon is here, and Bethesda has released a new trailer. This trailer shows off the gameplay, which looks to be ful...[Read More]
First DLC for Doom Released Today
id Software opened this year’s QuakeCon with a surprise announcement. Unto the Evil, the first DLC for Doom, was announced and released today. A trailer was released that shows off the additions to the base game. They include three new maps (Cataclysm, Offering, and Ritual); a new weapon (the UAC EMG pistol); a new item (Kinetic Mine); a new demon (the Harvester); and new armor and taunts (such as...[Read More]
Nintendo NX will Have Mario, Pokemon, Zelda Games Within Six Months of Launch
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is already confirmed to be available for the Nintendo NX soon after launch. According to a report, Nintendo will have a Mario and Pokemon available for the system within six months after launch. MCV, citing “sources close to Nintendo”, reports that Nintendo wants to start the NX off with a bang. In addition to Breath of the Wild, Nintendo plans to get other ...[Read More]
Second Look at Prey During QuakeCon
Prey was announced by Bethesda during the last E3. At the time, many wondered if it would be a successor to the 2006 title or a reboot. The trailer shown then didn’t really answer anything. During QuakeCon, Bethesda showed off a second trailer of the game, and we seem no closer to an answer. This trailer seems to be more exposition, but there is a bit of gameplay. We get a good look at some of the...[Read More]
The Pokemon GO Backlash Continues
Fans of Pokemon GO seem to be dropping their allegiance to the mobile game by the truckload lately. Developer Niantic hasn’t done much to stem the tide. With all the missteps Niantic has already committed, one would think that they would go out of their way to play nice. Nope. The latest set of gaffes begins on August 1st, when a new patch rolled in for both iOS and Android. Did this patch finall...[Read More]
Indie Game Lookout for August 4, 2016
I’m beginning to feel a bit self-conscious when I craft my Indie Game Lookout.. This column is supposed to highlight great indie games of all stripes. However, I keep getting pulled in by all the awesome shooters I see. I can’t help it; I’m a sucker for the pew-pew. Yes, they have been great indie finds, but I want to shine a light on other genres. So for this edition of Indie Game Lookout, I am f...[Read More]
Pokevision Creator Writes Letter to Niantic
Over the weekend, Pokevision, the incredibly popular third-party tracker for Pokemon GO, was shut down. At the time, the proprietor of Pokevision, Yang Liu, stayed somewhat vague about the state of the website. Yesterday, he released a long letter that begs Niantic to end its closure of Pokevision. The entire letter is available on Medium. Here is an excerpt: Pokevision, at this time has grown to ...[Read More]
Overwatch Has a New Mode: Lucioball
Overwatch just got a new mode call Lucioball, and it may seem familiar to many gamers. The mode, in fact, turns the FPS into Rocket League. And it’s actually pretty fun! Lucioball is a the current weekly brawl in the game. It is a 3v3 skirmish set in an arena that’s a ringer for a Rocket League pitch, and everyone is Lucio. The players race around the arena, attempting to bounce a huge soccer ball...[Read More]