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Complete The Joker’s origin story in Batman: The Enemy Within’s finale on March 27
“Sometimes I remember it one way, sometimes another… if I’m going to have a past, I prefer it to be multiple choice!”
— The Joker, The Killing Joke
Batman fans will get the chance to rewrite The Joker’s origin story in the finale of Telltale’s Batman: The Enemy Within on March 27. Read no further if you’re not caught up, but Episode 5: Same Stitch will take the character of “John Doe” closer to his destiny or in a completely new direction (barring an Elseworlds adventure or two):
“What would you choose: a friend whose unhinged approach to justice turns your allies against you, or a sworn enemy who will stop at nothing to see you suffer as your city burns? Based on the relationship you’ve built with John Doe, you’ll see one of two very different stories play out. So what’ll it be, Bruce: friend… or foe?”
As the description indicates, the choices players have made over the course of the season will determine which story — and which version of The Joker — they’ll see in the finale. Same Stitch features two totally separate takes on the fully evolved John Doe: one a ruthless villain that hews closer to the classic Clown Prince of Crime and the other an unpredictable vigilante that’s unlike any other portrayal of DC’s iconic character.
According to Telltale, Episode 5: Same Stitch is the “branchiest” episode they’ve ever created. By taking earlier choices into account, the epiosde includes more than 4,500 possible lines of dialogue divided among 38 characters.
“Without exaggeration, Same Stitch is the most ambitious piece of content Telltale has ever produced,” said James Windeler, the Lead Writer of Batman: The Enemy Within. “We had to adjust our usual development process to accommodate the added scope, but it was super important to us to honor players’ choices, whether they chose to befriend John or not. We had to deliver on the season’s central promise of allowing players to craft their own Joker.”
Batman: The Enemy Within – Episode 5: Same Stitch will be available for the PC, PS4, Xbox One, and mobile devices. You can spy a handful of new screenshots from the finale at Telltale’s official website.
Darwin Project, Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, more added to Xbox Store
I know we’re all still recovering from yesterday’s Nintendo Direct presentation, but Microsoft wants to talk about a handful of new additions to the Xbox Games Store.
First up, Darwin Project is now available to download for the Xbox One through the Game Preview program. Darwin Project is a ten-player battle royale that takes place in the freezing cold climate of the Canadian Rockies. Players will have to hunt the other players, but they’ll also need to craft warm clothing and start fires if you want to survive.
Also available to download today for the Xbox One is Real Bout Fatal Fury 2, the latest SNK re-release from Hamster Corporation. Real Bout Fatal Fury 2 was the seventh game in the Fatal Fury series, and it was originally released for the NeoGeo in 1998.
You can learn more about the rest of today’s additions to the Xbox Games Store (including Train Sim World: Founders Edition and One-Eyed Kutkh) after the break. (more…)
Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will leap onto the PC, Xbox One, and Switch on July 10
A man in a Crash Bandicoot costume once stood outside Nintendo of America’s headquarters with a bullhorn to promote the release of Crash Bandicoot on the PSone (and gloat that it wasn’t available for the Nintendo 64). But it looks like Crash’s original adventure will finally make its way to a Nintendo platform this year, as Activision has announced that the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy will be released for the Switch on July 10.
First unveiled during today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Activision later confirmed that the N. Sane Trilogy will also be available for the PC and Xbox One on the same date. In addition to the original Crash Bandicoot, the compilation will also include Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back and Crash Bandicoot: Warped.
A new trailer for the Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy has been embedded above.
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Tagged Crash Bandicoot, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Crash Bandicoot: Warped
Dark Souls Remastered’s Solaire of Astora will get his own Amiibo figure; Network Test will be available before launch
Nintendo is definitely keeping their Amiibo line relevant with the announcement that Solaire of Astora (from Dark Souls) will receive his own figure on May 25.
Solaire’s Amiibo figure will launch alongside the Switch debut of Dark Souls Remastered, and players who tap the jolly knight will be able to perform a “Praise the Sun” gesture whenever they want. However, this freedom won’t extend to the Amiibo figure’s availability. According to Bandai Namco, the figure will be sold exclusively through GameStop.
The publisher also confirmed that a free Network Test will be available for Dark Souls Remastered on the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One before launch. More information about the Network Test will be announced soon.
In the meantime, be sure to watch the new Dark Souls Remastered footage from this evening’s Nintendo Direct presentation. You’ll also catch a glimpse at Solaire’s Amiibo figure.
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Tagged Dark Souls
Capcom will release Okami HD for the Switch this Summer
Nintendo Switch owners will soon be able to enjoy Okami HD on the go, as Capcom has announced the remastered re-release will make its way to Nintendo’s newest console this Summer.
Okami’s artistic ambitions will make their way to the Switch with high definition graphics designed for modern HDTVs, as well as two Switch-exclusive control modes. You’ll be able to draw directly on the screen with Touchscreen Painting if you play Okami HD in Handheld Mode. But if you prefer to use your Switch in Tabletop Mode or TV Mode, you’ll be able to use the Joy-Cons to paint the air with Motion-Control Painting…
Originally released in 2006, Okami brought the Japanese sumi-e ink style art to video games, marrying art with action and an epic tale, making it one of the most unique and beautiful video games ever. Okami HD will be available as a digital download for Nintendo Switch this summer.
In the game, players draw brushstrokes on screen with the Celestial Brush to battle opponents or solve puzzles. Unique to Nintendo Switch, Okami HD will offer new functionality for the Celestial Brush, taking advantage of the Nintendo Switch system’s touchscreen and motion-control support to create intuitive new ways to solve puzzles and defeat foes.
The first trailer for Okami HD on the Switch has been embedded above.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be released for the Switch on April 24
It looks like Nintendo fans will be able to head on down to South Park for the first time since the days of the Nintendo 64. Ubisoft has announced, via today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, that South Park: The Fractured But Whole will be released for the Switch on April 24.
In the quiet mountain town of South Park, darkness has spread across the land.
A new power is rising to combat this evil. An entire squad of superheroes will rise, led by a nocturnal scavenger sworn to clean the trash can of South Park society.
The kids are playing superheroes, and Cartman is determined to turn Coon and Friends into the biggest superhero franchise of all time. However, the villainous Professor Chaos emerges with an evil plan to eliminate Coon and Friends. The heroes need to work as a team to fight the chaos and terror that that grips the town.
Switch owners will also have the chance to purchase The Fractured But Whole’s first two downloadable expansions, Danger Deck and From Dusk Til Casa Bonita, on April 24. A third expansion, Bring the Crunch, will be available later this year.
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Tagged South Park: The Fractured But Whole
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will be released for the Switch on May 18
Nintendo mostly had bigger fish to fry during today’s Nintendo Direct, but they did manage to carve out a few seconds to confirm that Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition will be released for the Switch on May 18.
Hyrule Warriors’s Definitive Edition will contain every piece of content from both versions of the game. That means Switch owners will be able to see every map and mission, as well as all 29 playable characters, and all previously-released downloadable content.
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Tagged Hyrule Warriors
Nintendo will bring the Super Smash Bros. franchise to the Switch in 2018
The wait is almost over! As part of today’s Nintendo Direct presentation, Nintendo has announced that Super Smash Bros. will make its Switch debut sometime this year. The first teaser trailer confirms that the Inklings will join the fight, and that Mario and Link (wearing his Breath of the Wild gear) will be involved in some capacity.
What this trailer (or Nintendo’s accompanying press release) didn’t confirm was whether Super Smash Bros. for the Switch will be a brand new game (Super Smash Bros. 5?) or an enhanced re-release of Super Smash Bros. For Wii U. I guess we’ll all find out together, probably as we get closer to the 2018 E3 Expo.
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged Super Smash Bros. Ultimate