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Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst’s release runs backward to June 7

Posted on April 23, 2016 by John Scalzo

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Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst has suffered yet another delay. But fans of Faith shouldn’t feel too discouraged… they’ll only have to wait an additional two weeks. The news arrived via the game’s official website, where Design Director Erik Odeldahl wrote that DICE now needs until June 7 to “perfect” the game:

To support the Social Play features, we are using a brand new online technology. We also want to make sure we have the opportunity and time to address player feedback from the Closed Beta. That is why we will give ourselves a bit more time to perfect the game, with a new release date for Mirror’s Edge Catalyst of June 7th (NA) and June 9th (EU). We’re confident that these extra two weeks will make sure the game is as amazing as possible for you the players.

When it is released, Mirror’s Edge: Catalyst will be available for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One.

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Dear Diary: Friday at PAX East 2016 I Played…

Posted on April 23, 2016 by John Scalzo

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The Boston Convention and Exhibition Center has opened the doors for PAX East once again. And once that overwhelming feeling went away, I managed to pay a visit to more than a few indie developers on Friday. So here’s a quick look at what I managed to play on the first day of PAX East 2016… (more…)

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Gearbox mentions Borderlands 3 at PAX East 2016… and the crowd goes wild

Posted on April 22, 2016 by John Scalzo

borderlands-11Let’s face it, with Battleborn still a few weeks away, Gearbox is just not ready to talk about Borderlands 3. But that didn’t stop them from telling the crowd the game will be their next project at this year’s PAX East expo.

During the annual “Inside Gearbox Software” panel, CEO Randy Pitchford confirmed that Gearbox is planning to begin production on Borderlands 3 soon: “It’s no secret. Obviously there is going to be another Borderlands.” Art Director Scott Kester even referred to the game as “Borderlands 3,” though Pitchford later added, “We don’t even know if we’re going to call it that.”

Writer Mikey Neumann also revealed he’ll be writing Borderlands 3, and Pitchford slyly said that if players “look deeply” into Battleborn’s downloadable content, they may find a few Borderlands 3 easter eggs.

But again, none of this should really be a surprise.

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Shadow Complex Remastered will be released for PS4 on May 3

Posted on April 20, 2016 by John Scalzo

Chair has announced that their remade Metroidvania, Shadow Complex Remastered, will be released for the PS4 on May 3. Creative Director Donald Mustard gave PS4 owners a brief rundown on what to expect from the side-scroller over on the PlayStation Blog:

Shadow Complex Remastered gives you all of the original game content, updated with graphical enhancements, and additional Master Challenges. We’ve also added some fun surprises like all-new dynamic melee take-downs, so you can feel even more awesome when you’re stealing the bad guys’ tech and using it against them!

Shadow Complex was originally released for the Xbox 360 in 2009. The Remastered edition launched for the PC last year, and came to the Xbox One last month. Shadow Complex Remastered is the first time that PlayStation owners of any stripe will get to experience it for themselves.

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PS Store Today: Invisible Inc, Lichdom Battlemage, Axiom Verge for Vita, more

Posted on April 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

It’s Tuesday, so it’s time for Sony to update the PlayStation Store.

The consolemaker’s Launch Party promotion continues to roll on this week with the addition of Invisible Inc to the PlayStation Store. Previously available only on the PC, the isometric stealth game sneaks onto the PS4 this week in a special “Console Edition” that also includes the Contingency Plan expansion.

PS4 owners can also look forward to the addition of Lichdom: Battlemage to the PlayStation Store this week. The first-person spell casting game also debuted on the PC last year, but its fast-paced action and elemental magic system can now be controlled with a DualShock 4 controller.

And speaking of games with new homes, Axiom Verge has shrunk itself down to Vita size this week. The game, which is Cross-Buy compatible with the PS4 version, attempts to recreate the lonely existence of exploring an alien world that Metroid mined back in the 80s. So it’s almost fitting that it was developed by just one person.

Finally this week, Bandai Namco will re-release a quartet of arcade classics for the PS4. Dig Dug, Galaga, Ms. Pac-Man, and Pac-Man are now available to download for Sony’s newest console, and I’m sure this news is very exciting for the retro game fans out there.

More information on all of these titles (along with a few other new releases) can be found after the break. And a complete rundown of this week’s new game add-ons is available at the PlayStation Blog. (more…)

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Call of Duty: Black Ops III’s Eclipse DLC Pack is now available for the PS4

Posted on April 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

Just a reminder, the Eclipse DLC Pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops III is now available to download on the PS4 as part of the Season Pass or as a standalone purchase ($14.99). Activision and Treyarch also released a new trailer to get players pumped for the multiplayer expansion. You can find it embedded above, and you can find a quick refresher of all its contents right here:

  • Spire: Spire takes Multiplayer combat to a futuristic sub-orbital airport terminal set high in the clouds. Multiple levels and open areas promote intense, mid-range combat around a clean, high-tech civilian environment. Watch your step, because one wrong move could send you plummeting back through the stratosphere.
  • Rift: Head to the core of a harsh futuristic military complex, set high above an active caldera. Rift funnels and forces tight, intense engagements, where the only way through is forward. Utilize the unique core movement opportunities to outsmart and outplay enemies as you traverse the suspended rail system.
  • Knockout: Housed in a traditional Shaolin Temple with a retro twist, Knockout sets the stage for a bloody Kung Fu tournament. This mid-sized map showcases a sharp contrast between the mid-range engagements of the traditional exterior architecture and the tight close-quarters of an eclectic 1970’s styled interior.
  • Verge: In this re-imagination of the classic Call of Duty: World At War map, “Banzai,” Verge drops Multiplayer combat into the center of a distant post-apocalyptic future, where two warring factions are entrenched in constant battle. Take control of the key bridge, fortresses, tunnel systems and waterfalls as you engage in high-speed action through this medium-sized map.

Eclipse also sets the stage for “Zetsubou No Shima,” the highly-anticipated, all-new entry in the Call of Duty: Black Ops III Zombies storyline that spans the four DLC Map Packs for Black Ops III this year. The Origins characters continue on their mission to stop the zombie apocalypse not only in this universe but in all universes. Our heroes find themselves stranded on a remote Pacific island which is home to the Division 9 facility: a secret biological research lab whose experiments with Element 115 and its effects on human, animal, and plant biology has created horrors beyond belief. “Zetsubou No Shima” features a foliage rich island map including new terrifying zombie enemies, a variety of innovative transport mechanics, more devastating traps and classic Zombies side quests.

And don’t worry, PC and Xbox One owners will be able to download the Eclipse DLC Pack sometime in May.

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Pyre announced by Supergiant Games… and it’ll be playable at PAX East 2016

Posted on April 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

Supergiant Games will return to PAX East this weekend with their third game, Pyre. Set to be released in 2017 for the PC and PS4, Pyre is a party-based RPG that combines “expressive decision-making on the world map with fast, action-packed confrontations against rival groups.”

Supergiant is attempting to build another unique and interesting world for Pyre, and a small glimpse at that world can be seen in the trailer embedded above. The developer also a bit more ato say bout the mystery at the heart of the story on their official website:

The Story So Far: At the beginning of the game, your luck has almost run out when several masked wanderers find you and revive you from the brink. With your help, they seek to learn the truth about the Rites, a secretive competition through which the worthiest exiles can return home, absolved of their transgressions. As you journey across the Downside in the wanderers’ custom blackwagon, you’ll meet a variety of characters of all shapes and sizes, and learn what’s in store for each of them should they prevail in the Rites. Your actions will determine who returns to glory, and who remains in exile to the end of their days.

As with Bastion and Transistor, Pyre will feature original music written by Darren Korb, with vocals performed by Korb and Ashley Barrett. A video for “In the Flood,” the song featured in the trailer, can be found after the break. (more…)

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Get Ready… a Street Fighter V trailer for Guile appears

Posted on April 19, 2016 by John Scalzo

Yesterday, Capcom gave us the lowdown on Guile’s upcoming appearance in Street Fighter V. Today, the publisher is back for Round 2, and to deliver a brand new trailer starring everyone’s flattopped fighter. Watch as Guile lays a Sonic Smackdown on his opponent with a Sonic Blade attack and a Sonic Hurricane finisher.

And don’t forget, because the Zenny (real money) Shop still isn’t ready, Guile will be a free download for all Street Fighter V players when he’s released later this month.

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