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Metal Gear Survive Teased by Konami
Wait…Konami was serious? Konami has announced Metal Gear Survive, the first game in the Metal Gear universe since Hideo Kojima was unceremoniously shoved out of the picture. According to Konami, the game will release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC in 2017. They insisted that the Metal Gear series would live on, but…I didn’t believe them! Konami is describing Metal Gear Survive as a...[Read More]
Titanfall 2 Hitting Open Beta for Next Two Weekends
For those of you waiting impatiently for a Titanfall 2 beta test, mark Friday the 19th on your calendar. There will be an “open multiplayer technical test” for the game this weekend and next. PlayStation 4 and Xbox One owners will be able to participate in the test, which will focus on two different multiplayer modes and maps. Bounty Hunt is the first mode being teste. It’s a 5v5 mode, and teams ...[Read More]
New Map for Overwatch Unveiled at Gamescom
During Gamescom 2016, Blizzard unveiled the first post-launch map for Overwatch. The map is a castle village named Eichenwalde in Germany, and it’s a shame that a village that idyllic is gonna host so much violence. [youtube id=”H3xFKckFCGM”] Blizzard notes that the map will be an Assault/Escort hybrid. In typical Blizzard fashion, the map has its own Omnic Crisis lore: “The site of on...[Read More]
Destiny: The Collection will Release on September 20
Current Destiny players are looking forward to September 20th, the day The Rise of Iron add-on will be released. But for those who never got the itch to play it, Activision has a final offer to bring you in. September 20th will also see the release of Destiny: The Collection, a “game of the year” version of the base game that includes all DLC with the base game. That means it will include The Dark...[Read More]
Xbox One S Controller Review
Controllers are one of the most.. if not the most essential product for every gamer so when Microsoft was going to make some small changes to the controller it peaked my interest. Microsoft is now shipping all new Xbox S with the new and improved controller. It just so happens that i needed a new controller. One of the reason is that i have an original Xbox One that came with a standard controller...[Read More]
Xbox One Outsold PS4 in July
Microsoft’s new Xbox One S debuted this month. The older model had a pretty good sendoff last month. According to data-tracking form The NPD Group, the Xbox One was the best-selling console for July 2016. Xbox marketing head Mike Nichols spoke with GamesBeat and expressed excitement for Xbox’s performance: We’re honored that Xbox One was the best-selling console in the U.S. in July, “ Nichols said...[Read More]
Just Cause 3 Bavarium Sea Heist Review
Developer: Avalanche Studios Publisher: Square Enix Platform Reviewed: Playstation 4 Release Date: August 11, 2016 with Season Pass, August 18, 2016 with single DLC purchase Acquired via: Playstation Store Just Cause 3: Bavarium Sea Heist reminds me exactly why I hate being an early adopter. It also exemplifies what’s wrong with Season Passes. The final DLC in Just Cause 3’s Air, Land & Sea Ex...[Read More]
Just Cause 3 Bavarium Sea Heist Review
Developer: Avalanche Studios Publisher: Square Enix Platform Reviewed: Playstation 4 Release Date: August 11, 2016 with Season Pass, August 18, 2016 with single DLC purchase Acquired via: Playstation Store Just Cause 3: Bavarium Sea Heist reminds me exactly why I hate being an early adopter. It also exemplifies what’s wrong with Season Passes. The final DLC in Just Cause 3’s Air, Land & Sea Ex...[Read More]
Witcher 3 Complete Edition Releases This Month
CD Projekt Red has announced that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt will have a “Game of the Year” edition. Called “Complete Edition” in some regions, it is set to release on August 30th. It will contain the base game along with the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions, plus DLC offerings like different costumes. The publisher had hinted in July that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would see a cumulative...[Read More]
Quantum Break Headed to Steam
Microsoft and Remedy have announced that Quantum Break, Remedy’s time-bending action game, will be available through Steam starting on September 14th. Surprisingly, the game will also be available via retail. The physical package is called Quantum Break: Timeless Collector’s Edition. Microsoft announced via a news release that both the physical and Steam releases will include “all of the latest up...[Read More]
Microsoft Confirms 2 TB Xbox One S is a Limited-Time Model
There is currently only one version of the Xbox One S in stores: the 2 TB model. For those unsure about getting the upgraded console, know that this version is only available for a limited time. When it’s gone, it’s gone. Microsoft confirmed as much with GameSpot in a statement. “The 2 TB Xbox One S was released as a special launch edition in limited quantities only. We’re thrilled at ...[Read More]
Capcom Confirms Dates for Dead Rising Remasters
Back in mid-July, we mentioned that Capcom may have plans to bring a remastered Dead Rising to the PlayStation 4. Capcom was reticent to talk about the veracity of the rumors. Today, Capcom has confirmed the game is indeed coming, and it has let everyone know it will have lots of company. The publisher has announced remasters of Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2, and Dead Rising 2: Off the Record. They w...[Read More]