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New Releases: Bloodborne, Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, Pillars of Eternity, More
The next big PS4 exclusive, Bloodborne, will be available in stores this week. Developed by From Software, the makers of Dark Souls, Bloodborne takes place in a gothic city that’s in the grip of some kind of blood-based plague that breeds demonic monsters. A little more gruesome than the common cold, to say the least.
Also available this week is Borderlands: The Handsome Collection, an enhanced re-release of Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel for the PS4 and Xbox One. In addition to prettier visuals, the Handsome Collection also includes all available downloadable content for both games.
Portable players will be able to pick up Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin this week. The game will be released for both the 3DS and Vita and its the latest game based on the Lego Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitsu television series. This time the ninjas have to do battle with the memory-stealing Ronin.
Finally, PC players will be able to choose from two new retail releases this week. There’s Pillars of Eternity is a classic RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Paradox Interactive that asks players to “embrace adventure as you delve into a realm of wonder, nostalgia, and the excitement.” And Etherium is a real-time strategy game set in a far-flung future “where three factions battle it out for a mysterious and rare resource known as Etherium.”
Posted in 3DS, News, PC, PS4, Vita, Xbox One
Tagged Bloodborne, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Lego Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin, Pillars of Eternity
Kojima says he is “100% involved” with MGS5, but doesn’t confront rumor of split with Konami
Konami and Hideo Kojima issued a joint statement yesterday in the hopes of quieting down rumors that the developer will leave the company after the completion of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain. Unfortunately, what wasn’t said by either side has overshadowed any firefighting they attempted to do.
In the statement, Kojima said that he is “100% involved” in the development of The Phantom Pain and that his goal is “to make it the greatest game [he’s] directed to date.” However, Kojima did not address rumors that he is leaving Konami and no mention was made of Silent Hills, his upcoming collaboration with director Guillermo Del Toro.
Konami reiterated Kojima’s stance and said he will “remain involved [with The Phantom Pain] throughout.” Like Kojima, the publisher did not go into details on what the developer’s future with the company will be. A few weeks ago, Kojima said he considers The Phantom Pain the “final” Metal Gear game and that he won’t design any future entries in the series. The developer has made this claim before, but it looks like Konami believes him this time as the publisher officially announced an untitled new game in the franchise that won’t have Kojima at the helm. A hiring push to find people to fill out the new Metal Gear team has already begun.
Whatever happens, both parties agree that Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will launch as scheduled on September 1. The full text of their joint statement can be found after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, Metal Gear Survive
Kombat Pack confirms Liu Kang and Jax are koming to Mortal Kombat X too
Tonight’s trailer for the Mortal Kombat X Kombat Pack confirmed that Jason Voorhees, The Predator, Tanya, and Tremor will be joining the game after release as downloadable add-on characters. But the accompanying press release revealed that two other unannounced fighters, Liu Kang and Jax, will also be part of the main game.
Liu Kang’s involvement in the game is assured thanks to NetherRealm’s inclusion of a Klassic Liu Kang Skin as part of Klassic Pack #1. Jax will also receive a Klassic Skin (in Klassic Pack #2), but his bonus costume in the Predator/Prey Pack is the one that’ll get people talking. The Predator needs a nemesis and he’ll get one in the form of Dillon, the character played by Carl Weathers in Predator. Weathers will reprise his role as Dillon for the special Predator-Themed Jax Skin.
The complete contents of the Kombat Pack can be found after the break and mark your calendars, Mortal Kombat X is just a few short weeks away. PC, PS4, and Xbox One owners will be able to play it on April 14 while PS3 and Xbox 360 players will have to wait until the Summer. (more…)
NetherRealm officially unveils Kombat Pack with Jason, The Predator, Tanya, and Tremor
After this morning’s Predator leak, NetherRealm Studios has decided to just roll with it and announce all four characters that will be added to Mortal Kombat X as part of the Kombat Pack Season Pass. In addition to Jason Voorhees and The Predator, the Kombat Pack will also give players access to two “Klassic Kombatants”: Tanya and Tremor.
Tanya made her first appearance in Mortal Kombat 4 and would later go on to appear in Deception and Armageddon. Clad in yellow, Tanya is often depicted as a rival to Jade (the Mileena to her Kitana, if you will).
Meanwhile, Tremor is a Black Dragon that has never appeared as a selectable character in any Mortal Kombat game. However, he was momentarily playable in the Challenge Tower of 2012’s Vita port of Mortal Kombat. Prior to that, his only appearance was in Mortal Kombat: Special Forces, a beat ’em up spinoff released back in the PlayStation days. But a loyal fan following has finally made his big league call-up a reality.
The Kombat Pack is priced at $29.99, but it’s also included in every Mortal Kombat X special edition. Each character will also be available separately for those who aren’t interested in all four.
Mortal Kombat X will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on April 14 with a PS3/Xbox 360 port to follow in the Summer.
The Behemoth’s Game 4 Hands-On Preview: Turn-Based Strategy From The Behemoth!
Once again, The Behemoth built an elaborate demo station for their currently untitled turn-based strategy game, Game 4, at this year’s PAX East expo. In previous years, the developer has outfitted its arcade-like offerings in arcade cabinets, but the more tactical gameplay of Game 4 required something a bit more elaborate. So out went the arcade cabinets and in came a towering command module complete with a Y-shaped lever that set the action into motion. (more…)
Posted in PC, Previews, Top Story, Xbox One
Tagged PAX East 2015, Pit People
Daily Scoop: March 20, 2015 – Snowy start to Spring
I’m home today recuperating, but I have been watching the snow from my window, as well as from my Facebook news feed. Everyone has been posting “Happy Spring!” photos with them covered in snow and scowling. It’s actually pretty adorable! But, I’m sorry to all my friends who had to go out in it.
There are some new deals at the Humble Store right now. You can get Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones: Humble Deluxe Edition for $12.74, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas for $11.99, and Legend of Grimrock 2 for $14.39.
At Steam, the Weekend Deal is Killing Floor. Enjoy it for free this weekend, and pick it up for $4.99 if you like it, or get a six pack for $24.98 if you really like it. The Daily Deal is Stronghold Crusader 2, which is on sale for $29.99.
Finally, let’s check out the t-shirts! (more…)
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Xbox Store Today: Ziggurat, My Body Coach 3
A pair of new games are available on the Xbox Games Store today.
First up, Milkstone Studios has released Ziggurat for the Xbox One. A medieval first person shooter, it’s presentation will surely make a few gamers think of Heretic. And if you’re still rocking an Xbox 360… Bigben Interactive has released My Body Coach 3, a Kinect-based exercise game, for the system.
More information on both games can be found right here:
Xbox One Games
Ziggurat ($14.99)
Dungeon-Crawling First Person Shooting at its finest! Fast-paced combat! Dozens of perks, spells and enemies! Level ups! Random Dungeons! Traps! Badass bosses! Carrots! Ziggurat is the best combination of First Person Shooter and Rogue-LITE you have ever seen. Become a neophyte sorcerer, and get ready for your rite of passage: Enter the labyrinth and face dangerous challenges to prove your worth and become a powerful wizard!Xbox 360 Games
My Body Coach 3 ($19.99)
Slimming, fitness and relaxation: your well-being coach in your own home! Create and record your own fitness sessions or let yourself be guided by a personalised coaching programme. Your movements are corrected in real time with Kinect.
God of War III Remastered will be released for the PS4 on July 14
This weekend marks the tenth anniversary of the release of the original God of War, and Sony is celebrating with a “God of War Games Done Quick” speedrunning competition to help support the AbleGamers Foundation. The speedrun competition is now well underway, but Sony had one more surprise for us… God of War III Remastered will be released for the PS4 on July 14. I’ll let Cory Barlog himself deliver the good news (via the PlayStation Blog):
This action packed thrill ride of a game will take series newcomers and regulars alike on a retina-popping thrill ride filled to the absolute brim with 1080p gameplay, silky smooth combat, earth-shaking weapons, bosses you simply have to face to believe, and an all-new new photo mode so you can share those most tender of God of War moments, like stabbing a Minotaur in the frickin face, with your friends and loved ones.
Barlog, and his team at Sony Santa Monica, are also hard at work on God of War 4, which was announced at last year’s PlayStation Experience. Perhaps God of War III Remastered is a way for the developer to refamiliarize himself with the franchise?
Posted in News, PS4
Tagged God of War III