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Conan meets Hideo Kojima and gets a cameo in Death Stranding
Conan O’Brien has filmed more than a dozen episodes of Conan Without Borders, but it looks like last year’s trip to Japan is still paying dividends for the travel segment. Last night, Conan gave his viewers a tour of Hideo Kojima’s studio, Kojima Productions, and got a peek at Norman Reedus and Guillermo Del Toro in Death Stranding.
Kojima, ever the gracious host, showed Conan a trailer for the upcoming game (quoth the comedian: “What is wrong with you?”) and took him into a secret room within Kojima Productions that no one’s ever seen before. Oh, and the developer also offered to give Conan a cameo in the game.
Going just by the trailers, Death Stranding’s universe can feel unrelentingly bleak at times, so a comedic cameo from Conan might be just what the public needs to break up the tension. So let’s just hope that Conan’s appearance in the game isn’t just a bit, like his teased (but later scrapped) addition to Injustice: Gods Among Us.
Whatever happens, be sure to watch all the way to the end of the video to see Conan’s session with the 3D Scanner and his short appearance in Death Stranding.
Death Stranding will be released exclusively for the PS4 on November 8.
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The release of Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II has been delayed to May 29, 2020
Sony and Naughty Dog recently announced a February 2020 release date for the highly-anticipated The Last of Us Part II, but here we are a month later, and the two companies have now been forced to delay the sequel. Though development is nearly complete, it looks like naughty Dog needs just a little bit to bring fans their uncompromised version of the game.
Game Director Neil Druckmann explained the catalyst for this sudden turn of events on the PlayStation Blog:
It was just about a month ago when we had our big blowout for the game, letting media play over two hours of it along with debuting our new story trailer and revealing the release date. The positive response we saw from our community was overwhelming. You can feel the energy among the team members. After working on something for so many years, it’s invigorating to get a glimpse of validation for all the hard work.
However, it was during the last few weeks, as we were closing out sections of the game, that we realized we simply didn’t have enough time to bring the entire game up to a level of polish we would call Naughty Dog quality. At this point we were faced with two options: compromise parts of the game or get more time. We went with the latter, and this new release date allows us to finish everything to our level of satisfaction while also reducing stress on the team.
Barring another delay, The Last of Us Part II will be released exclusively for the PS4 on May 29, 2020.
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Darksiders Genesis gets a release date for PC/Google Stadia (December 9) and consoles (February 14)
THQ Nordic and Airship Syndicate have announced that Darksiders Genesis, their top-down spinoff set within the Darksiders universe, will be released for the PC and Google Stadia on December 9.
In addition to a release date for Darksiders Genesis, we also got a new trailer that teases Strife’s confrontation with Malgros the Defiler (it’s actually an expanded version of the original Announcement Trailer). The video clip definitely has a great Jabba’s Palace vibe, and even slyly hints at the game’s co-op gameplay:
Darksiders Genesis features the debut of the fourth and final horsemen – Strife – who can battle alongside his brother and fellow horsemen WAR in the first ever Darksiders two-player co-op mode. Solo players will be able to alternate between Strife and War on the fly, taking advantage of Strife’s ranged and War’s melee style attacks. Both characters can build up a special attack meter that, when activated, temporarily turns them into a colossal creature that leaves epic destruction in its wake.
Darksiders Genesis is also in development for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One, and the the Diablo-like game will make its console debut on February 14, 2020.
Bethesda’s Doom 64 re-release gets a new trailer
Doom 64 debuted as the official third entry in the FPS franchise for the Nintendo 64 all the way back in 1997, but id Software (and now Bethesda) has kept it locked in a vault ever since. Thankfully, that all changes next Spring when the game returns in a new re-release for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One.
While that wait might feel like an eternity, Bethesda did unveil a brand new trailer for Doom 64 today, and it’s been embedded above. The publisher also reconfirmed that fans who pre-order Doom Eternal will receive a free download code for Doom 64 as part of that game’s Rip and Tear Pack, which also includes the DOOT Revenant Player Skin, the Throwback Shotgun Weapon Skin, and the Cultist Base Master Level.
Doom 64 will be released for the PC, PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on March 20, 2020. Doom Eternal will arrive on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on the same day, and on the Switch at a later date.
MLB The Show 20 launches March 17, 2020 with Javier Baez on the cover
The Houston Astros knocked off the damn Yankees over the weekend and will be heading to the World Series on Tuesday to take on the Washington Nationals. So it’s a great time for Sony to call up the first details about MLB The Show 20 on the PlayStation Blog.
Next year’s edition of the sports simulation will feature Javier Baez of the Chicago Cubs on the cover, and the defensive wizard was thrilled to be picked by the developers at Sony San Diego:
Known as “El Mago” which translates to “The Magician,” Baez has dazzled the baseball world for years with his enchanting skills that have rightfully earned his nickname. Whether Baez is stealing a base by masterfully evading a tag, making impossible catches look easy or pulling off his signature no look tag; his skills are unparalleled and he always does it with flair and swagger. Baez also produces at the plate, too; in 2018 he hit 34 home runs, 111 RBI’s and a .290 batting average.
“I am so honored and excited to be on the cover of MLB The Show 20,” Baez said. “I’ll never forget how it felt when I saw myself in the game for the first time (even as a backup!). It was so surreal. Still, it’s one thing to see your virtual self, but it’s completely next level to be on the cover of a game you’ve played and love. Let’s go!”
MLB The Show 20 will be available exclusively for the PS4 in four different packages on March 17, 2020.
As you might expect, the game-only Standard Edition will be priced at $59.99. Meanwhile, the special MVP Edition will set you back $79.99, but it’ll include a variety of digital bonuses (1 Diamond Variety Pack, 2 Gold Choice Packs, 10 The Show Packs, 10,000 Stubs, Double Daily Login Rewards, and PS4 Avatars for every MLB team), and come packed in a Steelbook Case. The GameStop-exclusive Anniversary Edition will include everything from the MVP Edition, as well as an MLB The Show 15th Anniversary 9FIFTY Hat from New Era. It’s being billed as a “Limited Edition,” and will be priced at $99.99.
If you prefer to download your PS4 games through the PlayStation Store, the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 20 will feature an extra helping of digital bonuses. Also priced at $99.99, the Digital Deluxe Edition will include 2 Diamond Variety Packs, 5 Gold Choice Packs, 20 The Show Packs, 25,000 Stubs, Double Daily Login Rewards, and and PS4 Avatars for every MLB team.
And finally, all PS4 owners who purchase the MVP Edition, Anniversary Edition, or the Digital Deluxe Edition of MLB The Show 20 will be able to begin playing the game starting on March 13 thanks to an Early Access Weekend.
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NBA 2K20 is the best-selling game from September 2019
It long ago become an annual tradition, but the latest entry in 2K’s NBA 2K franchise absolutely dominated the sales charts in September. According to The NPD Group’s Mat Piscatella (via Twitter), NBA 2K20 was not only the best-selling game from last month, but it also currently sits atop the list as the best-selling game for all of 2019 (dethroning Mortal Kombat 11).
But it’ll face some stiff competition throughout the rest of the year as a big batch of new releases took over the Top 10 including Borderlands 3 (#2), FIFA 20 (#3), The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening (#4), Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Breakpoint (#6), Code Vein (#8), and NHL 20 (#9). Microsoft’s Gears 5, which was also available to download through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, managed to make its way onto the list at #7.
However, the most surprising addition to this month’s list might be EA’s Plants Vs Zombies: Battle For Neighborville, which is currently only available as an Early Access download on the PC, PS4, and Xbox One. We can expect it’s profile to rise next month as the game will make its retail debut on store shelves tomorrow.
You can find a full list of best-selling games from last month after the break. (more…)
Kickstart This! Naima’s Melody, Real Arcade Bike, and Fallen Angel
Kickstarter has been trending for all the wrong reasons recently, and that’s because the company’s interim CEO, Aziz Hasan, fired two employees who had been at the forefront of trying to unionise the crowdfunding platform’s workforce. Of course, Hasan claims that’s not why Clarissa Redwine and Taylor Moore were fired.
Legal action is now being taken by the Office and Professional Employees International Union (OPEIU) on behalf of Kickstarter United, the unofficial union at the heart of the matter. And Redwine directly challenged the reasoning behind her firing (given as “performance issues”) on Twitter.
Redwine is clearly a class act, because she cuts through the BS and tells people to keep supporting creators, because that is what Kickstarter is all about, and it does it far better than any other platform. Many creators and backers are taking the time to pause and reflect on whether the platform is still the right fit for them. But we’re going to follow Clarissa Redwine’s request and continue to support creators on the crowdfunding platform, while keeping a watchful eye on how the company continues to operate.
So let’s check out some games. This edition sees us humming along to Naima’s Melody, tearing up tarmac on our Real Arcade Bike, and chilling with the devil in Fallen Angel. (more…)
Play as Sonic the Hedgehog in Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD
Sonic the Hedgehog is strapping on his red sneakers and heading out for a new destination later this month.
Sega has announced that their beloved Blue Blur will make an appearance in the upcoming Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD as an unlockable character. And don’t worry, you’ll be collecting Rings, not bananas, when you play as Sonic:
Playing as the world’s fastest hedgehog comes with some unique effects. In addition to boasting incredible speed (obviously), selecting Sonic automatically changes all stages’ bananas to golden rings, complete with nostalgic, classic SFX!
You can check out Sonic’s slick moves in the trailer embedded above, but if you’d prefer to stick with Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD’s original rollers, the re-release will also include a selection of unlockable costumes for every monkey in the base cast.
Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD will be released for the PS4, Switch, and Xbox One on October 29. The game will also be available for the PC (through Steam) later this Winter.