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Daily Scoop: May 10, 2016 – Capcom Super Turbo HD Remix now at Humble
Well, this is it. This is the end. I downloaded Hotline Miami 2, Nuclear Throne, and Risk of Rain to my Vita. It was really nice knowing all of you. I have trophies to hunt. Just kidding, the last thing I’m doing in these games is trophy hunting! They’re way too hard for that. But I am really enjoying them!
The Nintendo bundle has been replaced with the Capcom Super Turbo HD Remix! Pay $1 or more for Strider, Resident Evil Revelations 2 – Episode 1: Penal Colony, Lost Planet 3 Complete Pack, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, 40% off Resident Evil: Revelations 2 Reduxe, and 30% off Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen. Beat the average to unlock Resident Evil Revelations, DmC: Devil May Cry, Resident Evil 4, and Remember Me. And pay $15 or more to unlock Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition and Resident Evil 6.
The Midweek Madness at Steam is on the Metro franchise. Get the Metro Reduxe Bundle for $7.49, or get the games individually – Metro 2033 Redux and Metro: Last Light Redux – for $4.99 each. The Daily Deal is Scribblenauts Unlimited, which is $4.99. Scribblenauts Unmasked is also $4.99.
Just one shirt today! (more…)
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Mass Effect: Andromeda blasts off for E3 2016 (and an Early 2017 release date)
EA and BioWare are very excited about Mass Effect: Andromeda, and they’ve confirmed that fans will be able to share in this excitement beginning next month. Writing on the the game’s official website, Aaryn Flynn, the General Manager of BioWare said that Mass Effect: Andromeda will be a big part of EA’s E3 Press Conference, which is scheduled for June 12.
Flynn also shared some details about the team’s progress:
- More Freedom: One of our biggest ambitions is to give players an unprecedented level of freedom for a Mass Effect experience –where you’ll go, how you’ll get there, and how you’ll play.
- New Uncharted Worlds: We’re leaving the Milky Way behind and headed to Andromeda, where we’ll meet new allies, confront new enemies, and explore fascinating new worlds.
- The Next Great Mass Effect Experience: Mass Effect: Andromeda will be the first Mass Effect game for today’s consoles and the first built on the Frostbite engine. We’re pushing the technology to deliver visuals, story, and gameplay that have never been done in franchise history.
Finally, Flynn also thought he was announcing a slight delay for Mass Effect: Andromeda, but EA CFO Blake Jorgensen actually beat him to the punch a few months ago. Regardless of who said it first, the game will officially be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in “Early 2017.”
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will be available on Steam later this week
After launching on the PS4 last year, Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will make its PC debut (via Steam) later this week.
The Steam re-release will include all the special features found in the PS4 version including a modern graphical upgrade, a rearranged soundtrack, and the never-befre-available bonus content from the International Editions. Steam users will also be able to access an Auto Save feature and optional “Boosters” including High Speed Mode and No Encounter Mode. A similar “Booster” system was added to Final Fantasy IX‘s Steam release back in April.
Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster will be available to download through Steam on May 12.
Posted in News, PC
Tagged Final Fantasy X/X-2 HD Remaster
Pokemon Sun/Moon will be released on November 18; Starter Pokemon revealed
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that Pokemon Sun and Pokemon Moon will be released for the 3DS on November 18. The two companies also unveiled a brand new trailer that introduces fans to the game’s starter Pokemon:
Name: Rowlet
Category: Grass Quill Pokemon
Height: 1’00”
Weight: 3.3 Pounds
Type: Grass/Flying
Starting Move: Leafage
The first of the potential partners is the highly adaptable Grass Quill Pokemon, Rowlet. This Pokemon can fly silently through the skies, sneaking up on its opponent without being noticed. It can attack its opponents using powerful kicks, and it can also attack from a distance using the razor-sharp leaves that form part of its feathers. Rowlet can survey its environment and turn its neck nearly 180 degrees from front to back, so it can see directly behind itself. When in battle, Rowlet turns its head to face its Trainer when waiting for instructions.Name: Litten
Category: Fire Cat Pokemon
Height: 1’04”
Weight: 9.5 Pounds
Type: Fire
Starting Move: Ember
The cool-headed Fire Cat Pokemon, Litten, is the next choice for a first-partner Pokemon. Litten’s fur is rich in oils and is immensely flammable. It constantly grooms itself by licking its coat, collecting loose fur into balls. It then ignites these hairballs to create fireball attacks. When the time comes for Litten to molt, it burns off all of its fur in one glorious blaze.Name: Popplio
Category: Sea Lion Pokemon
Height: 1’04”
Weight: 16.5 Pounds
Type: Water
Starting Move: Water Gun
The third possibility is the acrobatic Sea Lion Pokemon, Popplio. Popplio can create balloons made of water from its nose and utilize them to create a variety of different strategies and attacks in battle. This Pokemon is better at moving in the water than on land, and can swim at speeds over 25 mph. On land, it uses the elasticity of the balloons it creates to perform jumps and acrobatic stunts.
A fiery Cat Pokemon that tosses exploding hairballs. Somewhere, Warp Zoned’s resident Pokemon fanatic/crazy cat lady just lost her mind.
Posted in 3DS, News
Tagged Pokemon Sun/Moon
Capcom is planning a “full-scale offensive” for the Resident Evil franchise this year
Brace yourself, the Resident Evil franchise is going on a “full-scale offensive” during the back half of 2016 and into 2017. Capcom announced their battle plan during a recent Quarterly Financial Report, and it’s hard to argue with their choice of words… the publisher has already released two Resident Evil games in 2016 and will push out three more in the coming months, along with the final entry in the Milla Jovovich-starring film franchise:
| Resident Evil 0 (PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One) | January 20, 2016 |
| Resident Evil 6 (PS4, Xbox One) | March 29, 2016 |
| Umbrella Corps (PC, PS4) | June 21, 2016 |
| Resident Evil 5 (PS4, Xbox One) | Summer 2016 |
| Resident Evil 4 (PS4, Xbox One) | Fall 2016 |
| Resident Evil: The Final Chapter (Film) | January 27, 2017 |
And then there’s Resident Evil 7, which Capcom began teasing more than six months ago. Obviously, there’s no guarantee that Resident Evil 7 will be released (or even announced) this year, but the E3 Expo is right around the corner and 2016 is the 20th anniversary of the first Resident Evil game.
On top of all this, Capcom confirmed a few months back that a full remake of Resident Evil 2 is also in the works. The oft-requested doesn’t currently have a release date, but it’s very possible that it’s launch will also fall within the “full-scale offensive” period.
I guess the bottom line is that it’s a great time to be a Resident Evil fan.
Posted in Etcetera, News, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Resident Evil, Resident Evil 0, Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 4, Resident Evil 5, Resident Evil 6, Resident Evil 7: Biohazard, Umbrella Corps
It’s In Your Blood: A History of Horror Games (Part Two)
Video games are a diverse and long-lasting medium, with something to offer everybody. From those obsessed with scores and bragging rights, to more relaxed individuals looking for an enthralling story with limited interaction, to gamers who spend upwards of 100 hours in open worlds with random battles. Then there are oddballs like me, who just want to get the crap scared out of us.
With horror games currently experiencing a much-needed boost in popularity, now is the perfect time to glance back at the genre’s rich history. In Part One, we took a look at the infancy of horror in gaming… from 3D Monster Maze to the much derided Friday the 13th adaptation. Today, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the titles that helped mold the genre into what it is today. (more…)
Posted in Features, PC, Retro, Top Story
Tagged Parasite Eve, Resident Evil
Daily Scoop: May 9, 2016 – Last day for Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle
I had a great gaming weekend! I really enjoyed the Overwatch beta, and even got to spend some time playing both Fallout 4 and Hotline Miami 2. I also got tons of work done, but the game time was a much-needed break!
You have less than a day left to get the Humble Friends of Nintendo Bundle. Pay $1 or more to unlock Retro City Rampage: DX, Affordable Space Adventures, and Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Beat the average for Freedom Planet, Rhythm Thief & the Emperor’s Treasure, Citizens of Earth, Swords & Soldiers II, Nano Assault Ex, Runbow, and a Retro City Rampage: DX Nintendo: 3DS Home Menu Theme. Finally, pay $13 or more to unlock Super Street Fighter IV: 3D Edition and Darksiders II.
There are 269 brand new Weeklong Deals at Steam. Get The Town of Light for $14.24, Adventures of Pip for $3.74, and Murder Miners for $0.99. The Daily Deal is Command: Modern Air/Naval Operations WOTY, which is on sale for $31.99.
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Madden NFL 17 will be released on August 23; Cover Athlete reveal and first gameplay trailer to air during SportsCenter on May 12
Are you ready for some football? EA Sports has announced that Madden NFL 17 will be released for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One on August 23. In development at EA Tiburon, the megapublisher also confirmed that EA Access subscribers will receive Early Access to the sports sim before it’s released.
While Madden NFL 17’s late August launch isn’t much of a surprise, EA Sports also confirmed we’ll get our first look at the game during the afternoon edition of SportsCenter this Thursday. ESPN’s flagship show is will be the place to be to find out who this year’s Cover Athlete/Curse Victim is, as well as to get a glimpse at the very first gameplay trailer.
So be sure to tune into SportsCenter this Thursday, May 12, at 6:00 PM (Eastern Time) for all your Madden NFL 17 needs.