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Elder Scrolls Online to get June 9 release on PS4/Xbox One; Bethesda ends monthly fee
Bethesda has announced that some changes to the way you play will be coming soon to The Elder Scrolls Online. But first, they’ve also confirmed that the MMO will launch for the PS4 and the Xbox One in a special “Tamriel Unlimited” edition on June 9.
“Tamriel Unlimited” will serve as the basis of Bethesda’s new philosophy for The Elder Scrolls Onlibe going forward. Beginning March 17, the publisher will discontinue the game’s monthly fee for all players in a special update. For new players, this means that a one-time purchase of the game disc is all that’s required to jump into the world of The Elder Scrolls Online.
However, an optional subscription tier will still exist for those who want it. The ESO Plus plan will offer access to “exclusive in-game bonuses, a monthly allotment of crowns to use in the store, and all DLC game packs.” All current players will automatically be enrolled in ESO Plus after the “Tamriel Unlimited” update in March.
The “Tamriel Unlimited” edition of the game (on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One) will include all of its updates and content additions, including the Justice and Champion systems. For players looking to get the most out of The Elder Scrolls Online, Bethesda also plans to offer optional downloadable content in the future and an in-game Crown Store for the purchase of customization items.
To celebrate this good news, Bethesda has released a new cinematic trailer, “The Confrontation,” for The Elder Scrolls Online. It’s been embedded above.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged The Elder Scrolls Online
John Malkovich is a badass janitor in this CoD: Advanced Warfare Exo Zombies trailer
If the movies have taught me anything, it’s that you do not mess with John Malkovich. And you especially don’t mess with John Malkovich during a zombie apocalypse, because he will mess you up janitor style. This is all a prelude to saying that John Malkovich will play the world’s most badass janitor ever in Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare‘s Exo Zombies co-op mode. Apparently, Neil Flynn was busy.
With the Havoc Map Pack scheduled to launch (on the Xbox One and Xbox 360) in less than a week, Activision has released the first Exo Zombies gameplay trailer and it is marvelous. In addition to Malkovich, Bill Paxton is on hand as an Atlas executive along with Rose McGowan as a dual-wielding security guard. And The Walking Dead‘s Jon Bernthal does his best Jon Bernthal impression in his two seconds of screen time.
Saints Row IV, Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell, Resident Evil HD, more added to PS Store
A mix of re-releases, remakes, and reversions to a simpler time make up this week’s PlayStation Store update.
Capcom has released Resident Evil on nearly every platform imaginable over the years and the game’s eighth re-release gives the 2002 “REmake” a high definition upgrade and a new widescreen presentation. You can now relive all the thrills and chills of one of the first great survival horror titles on the PS3 or the PS4.
Also available this week is Saints Row IV: Re-Elected, a PS4 update to Saints Row IV. The Re-Elected package includes all of the previously released downloadable content and a graphical upgrade. Its joined by Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell (PS3, PS4), a standalone expansion that asks players to “Shoot The Devil in the Face” to save the President of the United States from Satan.
Speaking of Presidents, Atlus’ Citizens of Earth (PS4, Vita) stars the Vice President of the World as he attempts to stop an alien invasion in a colorful RPG that is clearly inspired by the Super NES classic Earthbound. Finally, DNA-based puzzler Splice is now available on the PS3 and PS4 as a Cross-Buy title.
More information on all of these titles (and a few others) can be found after the break. And, as always, the PlayStation Blog is home to a complete rundown of this week’s new game add-ons and discounts. (more…)
Posted in News, PS3, PS4, Vita
Tagged Citizens of Earth, Resident Evil, Saints Row IV, Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell, Splice: Tree of Life
Human Element goes on hiatus as Robotoki shuts down
Robert Bowling has informed Joystiq that his development house, Robotoki, will cease operations immediately. This announcement also likely marks the end for Human Element, their zombie shooter for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. In an official statement, Bowling said that the game is now on hiatus due to a lack of funding:
“This week we have ceased operations at Robotoki and the development of Human Element is on hiatus. We were actively negotiating a new publishing deal for the premium version of Human Element but unfortunately I was unable to continue to self-fund development until a deal was finalized.”
In a previous life, Bowling served as the Community Manager at Infinity Ward before founding Robotoki in 2012. Human Element was originally scheduled to launch in November and its first trailer debuted at last month’s inaugural Game Awards. You can see some of that footage in a farewell video that’s been posted after the break. It also features a quick look at some of Robotoki’s other unreleased projects, including a pretty sweet-looking space exploration game. (more…)
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Tagged Human Element
Latest Project CARS trailer definitely has a lot of realistic-looking cars in it
Do you love beautifully rendered graphics? Then you should watch this trailer.
Do you love cars? If so, you should definitely watch this trailer.
Are you bored? What are you waiting for? Watch this trailer!
Slightly Mad Studios has released a new trailer for Project CARS and I suggest you watch it right now. Whether you’re a fan of racing games or not, if this trailer is any indication, the game looks like it’ll push your PC, PS4, or Xbox One to its limit. And if you’re a fan of virtual reality, Project CARS will also include support for the Oculus Rift (on the PC) and Project Morpheus (on the PS4).
Bandai Namco will publish Project CARS and they plan to make it available in stores for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on March 17. A Wii U version is also in the works and will be released sometime later this year.
Dontnod partners with Focus Home for Vampyr RPG
Focus Home Interactive has announced they’ve teamed up with Dontnod Entertainment to publish a new role playing game known as Vampyr. Presumably, it’ll have something to do with vampires, but for now, all we’ve got to go on is this Twitter tease:
With @DONTNOD_Ent and @FocusHome, the blood will drip! #FocusHome pic.twitter.com/N8P7T8HlVt
— Focus Interactive (@FocusHome) January 20, 2015
Dontnod is a relatively new developer and they released their first game, the futuristic beat ’em up Remember Me, in 2013. The first episode of their most recent game, Life Is Strange, will be available on January 30.
Nintendo is bringing the New 3DS XL (and Zelda: Majora’s Mask) to PAX South 2015
Nintendo has announced their PAX South 2015 plans and if you’re itching to try out the New 3DS XL, you’ll be very happy.
The consolemaker will have their new handheld on hand at the convention, as well as two games that take advantage of its increased horsepower… The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask and Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate. And in case you missed it last Fall, Super Smash Bros. For 3DS will also be playable on the show floor. Best of all, congoers who are dressed up as any character from Majora’s Mask will be able to skip the line and start playing right away.
The inaugural edition of PAX South will take place this weekend (January 23-25) in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center. Tickets are still available if you’re interested in going and Nintendo has also promised a real-life replica of the Majora’s Mask that you can get your picture with. Sounds like a good time.
Nintendo will end Club Nintendo in June; New loyalty program to launch “at a later date”
A few months ago, we suggested how Nintendo could fix the Club Nintendo program to better appeal to their fans. Rather than heed our advice, it looks like the consolemaker has decided to scrap the whole thing and start over with a new loyalty program later this year.
Announced earlier this morning, Nintendo has revealed that Club Nintendo will shut down for good in June. Wii U and 3DS owners may still collect Coins by registering products or completing surveys through March, but all Coins must be spent by June. To help deplete your virtual bank account, Nintendo plans to add a ton of new physical rewards and game downloads to the Club Nintendo program beginning in February.
“We thank all Club Nintendo members for their dedication to Nintendo games and their ongoing love for our systems and characters,” said Scott Moffitt, Nintendo of America’s Executive Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “We want to make this time of transition as easy as possible for our loyal Club Nintendo members, so we are going to add dozens of new rewards and downloadable games to help members clear out their Coin balances.”
As a further thank you to users of the program, Nintendo has announced that every Club Nintendo member will be able to download Flipnote Studio 3D for free. The free game offer will be available in February and must be redeemed by March 31.
Nintendo will announce plans for a new loyalty program “a later date.”