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Bethesda announces first wave of downloadable content for Fallout 4
Fallout 4 is already in the conversation whenever people discuss the biggest games of all time. But it’s about to get a whole lot bigger. Early today, Bethesda revealed the first three add-ons for the game with a post on their official website.
The three add-ons will be part of the Fallout 4 Season Pass and include a robot-building scenario, an expanded set of design options, and a full-fledged expansion that takes place off the coast of Maine. But according to Bethesda, these add-ons are just the beginning. The publisher has decided to extend their DLC plans for Fallout 4 and will eventually release $60 of post-launch content. This means that the price of the Season Pass will rise to $49.99 on March 1, though everyone who previously purchased it at $29.99 will still receive all the same content. And anyone who picks up the Season Pass before March 1 will still be able to grab it for $29.99.
Bethesda also announced plans to beta test each of these add-ons before they’re released, and if you’re interested, you should head over to Bethesda.net right now to sign up for a chance to receive beta access.
So what will Fallout 4’s first three add-ons include? You can read more about Automatron (available in March), Wasteland Workshop (available in April), and Far Harbor (available in May) after the break. (more…)
Daily Scoop: February 16, 2016 – So many t-shirts!
There are lots of great game deals and a ton of new shirts available today, so let’s dive right in!
There’s a brand new Humble Bundle starting today, and this one’s massive! It’s the Gamepedia Online Multiplayer Bundle. Pay $1 or more for Awesomenauts, early access to Heroes & Generals – Weekend Warrior Pack, Dirty Bomb: The Ultimate Starter Pack, a 3-day subscription to Curse Premium, and the WildStar – Jumpstart Pack. Pay $5 or more to unlock a four pack of Vertiginous Golf, the Smite – Freya & Pixel Buster Skin, the Neverwinter – Humble Pirate Pack, War of the Vikings, and early access to the Robocraft – Twin Robot Pack. Finally, pay $12 or more to unlock the Dirty Bomb – Humble Bundle Loadout Cards and Case, the Path of Exile – Arctic Crown and Cobra Pet, and Life Is Feudal: Your Own. You can even start it off with a free copy of Stronghold Kingdoms — Humble Kingmaker Bundle.
Over at Steam, the Midweek Madness is Pillars of Eternity. Get a copy of the Hero Edition for $22.49, the Champion Edition for $29.99, or the Royal Edition for $44.99. Today’s Daily Deal is Fire, which is on sale for $3.39.
There are so many t-shirts today! Hit the jump to check them out. (more…)
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BioWare Austin is now hiring for an original new game
After the unceremonious cancellation of Shadow Realms a year ago, BioWare Austin was a studio without a major project to call their own. But after providing development support for Dragon Age: Inquisition and Mass Effect: Andromeda, it looks like they’re ready to strike out on their own again.
According to a number of new job listings on BioWare’s Careers page, the Austin team is currently recruiting developers to assist in the creation of a brand new intellectual property. While the game is still mostly shrouded in mystery, a few kernels of information are hidden in each job listing.
For example, we know the game will feature a heavy emphasis on online play as BioWare is seeking a Lead Server Software Engineer with expertise in implementing “significant online elements” on the PC and consoles. We’ve also learned that “the former Mass Effect team” will lead development on this new title, thanks to a job listing for a Senior Software Engineer.
Hopefully, we’ll learn more about BioWare’s next project soon.
Harmonix adds songs from Five Finger Death Punch, Motorhead, Royal Blood to Rock Band 4 Music Store
More heavy metal is coming to the Rock Band 4 Music Store. Harmonix has announced that new songs from Five Finger Death Punch (“Got Your Six”), Motorhead (“Thunder & Lightning”), and Royal Blood (“Figure It Out”) are now available to download for the PS4 and Xbox One.
The developer is also offering a quick primer, and the preview video embedded above, for fans who might be unfamiliar with these three bands:
Heavy metal band Five Finger Death Punch joins the Rock Band Music Library with the title track from their latest album Got Your Six. The legendary Motorhead returns to Rock Band DLC this week with “Thunder & Lightning.” We’re honored to add a track from the last album recorded by the band with band founder and metal legend Lemmy Kilmister. Finally, British rockers Royal Blood come to Rock Band for the first time with “Figure It Out” from their self-titled debut album.
All three songs are now available to download from the Rock Band 4 Music Store for $1.99 apiece.
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Tagged Rock Band 4
Daily Scoop: February 15, 2016 – Last chance to get the Humble Bundle
Hello, dear readers! It’s been a while. I had some personal matters that had to be taken care of, and that were exhausting. I filled in the time with video games, and I’m well on my way to getting some Platinum Trophies. And, of course, I spent a lot of time thinking about Fire Emblem Fates, which comes out this week. Which one are you getting?
Anyway, let’s talk about deals. The Humble Ubisoft Bundle has less than a day left. Pay $1 or more for Call of Juarez: Gunslinger, Grow Home, and Rayman Origins. Beat the average to unlock Far Cry 3, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China, Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory, and Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Pay $15 or more to unlock Assassin’s Creed: Rogue and The Crew. Finally, pay $75 or more to unlock a pre-order of Tom Clancy’s The Division, an exclusive t-shirt from the game, and a coupon for 66% off up to three Ubisoft titles in the Humble Store.
Over at Steam, there’s Make War not Love 3, which includes the Total War Master Collection Sept 2014 for $29.99 and the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II – Master Collection for $13.74. The Daily Deal is the amazing Sentinels of the Multiverse for $5.99.
There are lots of great t-shirts today! (more…)
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Insert Quarter: The Legend of Zelda’s Most Interesting One-Off Items
Insert Quarter is our showcase for some of the best and most interesting writing about video games on the Internet.
With more than a dozen games under his tunic, Link has accumulated quite the arsenal of one-off items and weapons. Sure, everyone loves the Ladder and the Whistle, but those appeared all the way back in the original Legend of Zelda. What have you done for me lately, Link?
Thankfully, the writers at The AV Club have put their “Inventory” skills to good use and cataloged all these weird and wacky inventions for future generations as part of “Zelda Week.” That’s such a great idea that I’ll even give them a pass after whiffing on the Ball And Chain (it appeared in Twilight Princess and Hyrule Warriors):
So much of The Legend Of Zelda’s identity hangs on that “legend” conceit. It’s a tale that’s always being retold, often with the same characters, locations, and plot points. That’s also why Link’s ever-growing collection of weapons and gadgetry tends to stay so similar from game to game. But when you look past the utilitarian adventuring necessities—your bombs and bows and boomerangs—the series is full of tools that have only ever made their way into a single Zelda game. Some are powerful items with deep ties to the stories in which they appear, and others are idiosyncratic novelties that have no place outside the ruined temples in which they’ve been hidden away. Whatever their role, some of these one-legend wonders are among the most memorable tools Link has ever used.
The full article is available for your perusal at The AV Club.
Doom’s single-player campaign will take 13 hours to complete
It’s hard to explain just how much of a vice grip the original Doom had on gamers back in 1993. The game’s grueling single-player campaign was 36 levels of blood and horror, but it’s still fondly remembered by those of us who fought all the way to the gates of Hell.
More than 22 years have passed since the release of the original Doom, but the id Software of 2016 is just as concerned with creating something epic. Responding to a fan on Twitter, the developer said that this Spring’s Doom will feature a single-player campaign that clocks in at over 13 hours:
.@Unreal389 The difficulty level plays a factor, but folks playing at the office average 13+ hours in the campaign
— DOOM (@DOOM) February 11, 2016
Obviously, this kind of pronouncement should be taken with a grain of salt. But it is a good sign that we’ll all be knee-deep in the dead on May 13.
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Tagged Doom (2016)
Hardcore Henry is a first-person action film that was probably inspired by video games
I think we can all agree the best part of Doom‘s 2005 film adaptation was the short first-person scene towards the end. Don’t believe me? By all means, watch it again.
This sequence lasts just a few minutes, but could a feature-length film be shot entirely in a first-person perspective? First-time director Ilya Naishuller accepted that challenge in 2014, ultimately raising over $250,000 as part of a successful Indiegogo campaign, and premiering his completed film to rapturous applause at last year’s Toronoto International Film Festvial. Over the weekend, distributor STX Entertainment unveiled a new theatrical trailer and announced that Hardcore Henry will open in theaters on April 8.
Following in the proud tradition of Link, Samus Aran, and Doomguy, the Hardcore Henry of the title is completely mute. Thankfully, his mysterious sidekick, Jimmy (played by Sharlto Copley), is always quick with a quip. And it just gets crazier from there:
You remember nothing. Mainly because you’ve just been brought back from the dead by your wife (Haley Bennett). She tells you that your name is Henry. Five minutes later, you are being shot at, your wife has been kidnapped, and you should probably go get her back. Who’s got her? His name’s Akan (Danila Kozlovsky); he’s a powerful warlord with an army of mercenaries, and a plan for world domination. You’re also in the unfamiliar city of Moscow, and everyone wants you dead. Everyone except for a mysterious British fellow called Jimmy (Sharlto Copley). He may be on your side, but you aren’t sure. If you can survive the insanity, and solve the mystery, you might just discover your purpose and the truth behind your identity. Good luck, Henry. You’re likely going to need it…
A robotic resurrection… a hero with amnesia… a kidnapped wife… … Hardcore Henry hits all the familiar story beats from some of your favorite games. It also looks ridiculously entertaining. We’ll find out for sure when it opens on April 8.