No, that’s not a typo. Welcome to the Weekly Warp-Up, your weekly wrap-up of the biggest and the best articles posted at Warp Zoned this week…
It finally happened… the Video Game Rhythm Wars begin again. After Harmonix announced Rock Band 4 in March, the whole world began waiting for Activision to announce a new Guitar Hero game (and not just because rumors told us an announcement was definitely coming). This week, that wish became reality as the publisher revealed Guitar Hero Live and its brand-new six-button guitar controller. Harmonix, meanwhile, doubled down on familiarity by announcing Rock Band 4 would be compatible with older Rock Band/Guitar Hero instruments.
But with another big marketing campaign to look forward to, I’ve realized that I am just tired of a lot it. I’ve got Hype Fatigue, so please let me explain Why I’m Exhausted With Viral Marketing, Elaborate Advertising Campaigns, and Countdowns.
That said, nothing makes me happier than learning about an upcoming game that is ridiculously fun. So if you like fun, I highly recommend reading up on Knight Squad in this Hands-On Preview.
What else happened this week in the video game industry? Read on to find out…
New Game Announcements
- EA Sports announced Madden NFL 16 and its August 25 release date.
- Capcom will add six classic Mega Man games to the Wii U eShop in their second “Mega May” promotion.
- Sega will add to their 3D Classics line with remakes of Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Streets of Rage 2, and Gunstar Heroes.
- Square Enix announced Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness this week.
- Saint Seiya: Soldiers’ Soul will be released this Fall on the PS3, PS4, and Vita.
- Bandai Namco, Sega, and Capcom games will crossover again in Project X Zone 2.
More News
- EA blew the lid off Star Wars: Battlefront including a new trailer and plenty of details.
- Ultra Street Fighter IV will be released for the PS4 on May 26.
- Halo: Spartan Strike was quietly released for mobile devices (including iOS devices) this week.
- Battlefield Hardline was the best-selling game of March 2015.
- Project CARS locks down a release date (for all versions) and 12K monitor support (for the PC version).
- Trine 3: The Artifacts of Power will be available through Steam Early Access on April 21.
- Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare‘s Ascendance Pack will be released for the PC, PS3, and PS4 on April 30.
- Tales of Zestiria will be released in Fall 2015.
- NHL 15 predicts the Anaheim Ducks will hoist the Stanley Cup this year.
- Bloodborne, Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, and Cities: Skylines have all sold one million copies.
- A new Google Doodle includes a playable Pony Express tribute.
- Destiny‘s second expansion will be released on May 19.
New Videos
- Attack on Titan: Humanity in Chains – “Features”
- Mario Kart 8 – “Mario Kart 8 X Animal Crossing DLC Pack Trailers”
- Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness – “Franchise Overview”
- Mortal Kombat X – “Faction Wars”
New Release Round-Up
- Retail Releases: Mortal Kombat X, Grand Theft Auto V for PC
- Nintendo Download: Donkey Kogn 64, Battleground Z, Ultimate Angler, more
- PlayStation Store: Mortal Kombat X, Titan Souls, We Are Doomed, more
- Xbox Games Store (Wednesday): Mortal Kombat X
- Xbox Games Store (Friday): We Are Doomed, Goat Simulator
- Next Week’s Retail Releases: None