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BioWare releases new Cinematic Trailer for Mass Effect: Andromeda; ME2 and ME3 added to Xbox One Backwards Compatibility
November 7th is N7 Day, a day BioWare sets aside to celebrate the Mass Effect franchise and the loyal fans that make up its vast community. This year, the developer is gearing up for the release of Mass Effect: Andromeda, so they’ve used N7 Day 2016 to unveil a brand new Cinematic Trailer for the game.
Mass Effect: Andromeda will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in Spring 2017.
In other N7 Day news, Microsoft has added Mass Effect 2 and Mass Effect 3 to the Xbox One’s Backwards Compatibility list. So if you own either game for your Xbox 360, you can now play them on your Xbox One.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Mass Effect 2, Mass Effect 3, Mass Effect: Andromeda
Daily Scoop: November 7, 2016 – Last day for Humble Gems Bundle
This weekend was Metatopia, our last event of the year! I’m happy and, to quote Jon Gilmour, my hugmeter is full. It was an amazing few days and I loved it but I’m also so glad it’s over and we get time to recouperate!
Speaking of which, let’s get down to the business of video game deals! You’ve got less than a day to get the Humble Gems Bundle. Pay what you want for Technobabylon, Odallus: The Dark Call, and Chroma Squad. Beat the average to unlock Westerado: Double Barreled, Assault Android Cactus, and early access to Spaera. Finally, pay $12 or more to unlock Unbox.
There are 440 new Weeklong Deals at Steam. Pick up Empire: Total War Collection for $8.74, Neon Chrome for $7.94, and Absolute Drift for $8.03, among many others. The Daily Deal today is Democracy 3. Get the game for $6.24 or the collector’s edition for $7.49.
Hit the jump to see today’s t-shirts! (more…)
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Cypronia announces Cube Life: Island Survival HD for the PS4 and Nintendo Switch
With its voxel-based graphics, Cube Life: Island Survival is a sandbox survival game that bears a striking resemblence to Minecraft. But that didn’t stop the developer, Cypronia, from releasing the game for the Wii U in 2015.
Today, the developer confirmed, via Twitter, that Cube Life: Island Survival HD (working title) is in the works for the PS4 and Nintendo’s Switch:
"Cube Life: Island Survival HD" in development for Nintendo Switch and PS4. More info coming soon! pic.twitter.com/oSfefIfTsx
— cypronia (@cypronia) November 4, 2016
There’s no release date yet, but as Cypronia promised, more information will be revealed soon.
Posted in News, PS4, Switch
Tagged Cube Life: Island Survival
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD developer Tantalus is working on a game for Nintendo Switch
After using an in-house team to produce The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD in 2013, Nintendo published the Tantalus-developed The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD to rave reviews earlier this year. Today, the CEO of the Australian developer confirmed they’re also working on at least one game for the Nintendo Switch.
Speaking to Maxi-Geek, CEO Tom Crago had this to say about their Switch plans:
I can confirm that we’re working on Switch, and have been for some time. Our titles haven’t been announced as yet, but keep an eye out for more news soon.
Tantalus has worked with a number of publishers over the years, and it’s unknown if the developer is currently working with Nintendo on another remaster. However, Crego also said their relationship with Nintendo is “stronger than ever,” and even encouraged fans to flood their Facebook page with games they’d like to see remade for the Switch.
Nintendo will release handheld-only New 3DS on November 25 for $99
The New 3DS is dropping below $100 for the first time as Nintendo has announced it’ll slash the price of its high-end handheld beginning on November 25. Available for $99.99 in Mushroom Kingdom Black or Mushroom Kingdom White, the new handhelds will feature characters and items from the Super Mario Bros. series.
“Nintendo has some of the best gifts for the holiday season,” said the appropriately-named Doug Bowser, Nintendo of America’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “Whether you’re looking for games for the whole family, or a cool new system at a great value, Nintendo has you covered.”
The current New 3DS bundle is priced at $149.99 and includes a pre-loaded copy of Super Mario 3D Land. Unfortunately, this new New 3DS won’t come packaged with a game.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged Black Friday 2016
Akuma is coming to Street Fighter V in 2017
Capcom has been adding new characters to Street Fighter V since its launch in February, and Season 1 concluded a few months ago with the launch of Urien. But during the conclusion of the Capcom Cup North America Finals at Red Bull Battle Grounds last night, the publisher kicked off Season 2 with a huge fan favorite… Akuma.
Akuma has always been a mysterious character, and the short teaser embedded above is all we have to go on right now. However, Game Informer discovered something interesting about the kanji emblazoned on Akuma’s costume:
One curious thing to note: The symbol on Akuma’s back this time around is not the traditional “Heaven” Kanji, but the one for “god” over the one for “man” – the same combination that appeared when he transformed into his ultimate form, Shin Akuma, in Capcom Vs. SNK 2. This could hint at what his abilities in Street Fighter V might be.
Akuma will be available to download sometime in 2017, but if you plan to attend the 2016 PlayStation Experience in Anaheim, you’ll be able to test out the character in Capcom’s Booth on December 3rd and 4th.
Posted in News, PC, PS4
Tagged PlayStation Experience 2016, Street Fighter V
Blizzard’s Overwatch League is coming in 2017 and it’s patterned after pro sports leagues
Blizzard wants to take esports to the next level with the Overwatch League, a new esports organization that will be patterned after existing professional sports leagues like the NFL and NBA. The Overwatch League will begin play in 2017, but first, Blizzard will invite the world’s best players to a combine to test their skills:
The inaugural season of the Overwatch League will begin in 2017. At the start of the season, Blizzard will host a combine, where eligible players who have previously distinguished themselves in competition will be invited to try out for teams. Players at the combine will be evaluated across a range of tests, giving teams the opportunity to sign those who best round out their rosters. Anyone picked up by a team during the signing period will be guaranteed a contract that includes a baseline minimum salary and benefits package.
In addition to holding tryouts, each team in the Overwatch League will be based in a city or region to further tap into support from local fans. Who knows? Maybe in 108 years some wild-eyed old man from Chicago will be tearing up over his city’s first Overwatch League Championship in a generation.
Blizzard will reveal more about the Overwatch League in the coming months, but for now, interested fans are encouraged to visit OverwatchLeague.com to learn more.
Learn more about Overwatch’s Sombra with an Origin Story video and gameplay trailer
If you’re like most Overwatch players, I’m guessing you’ve been waiting patiently for Sombra’s debut for a few months now. But after all of Blizzard’s teasing, the developer finally pulled the curtain back on the character during this weekend’s BlizzCon.
An elite hacker with combat skills to match, we got our first look at Sombra in “Infiltration,” a brand new animated short from Blizzrd. But did you know the developer also uploaded a brand new “Origin Story” video and gameplay trailer for everyone’s new favorite character? Both videos can be found after the break.
Sombra herself will be available to download for PC players using the Overwatch Public Test Region next week, and she’ll be accessible by all players sometime in the near future. (more…)