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Most Recent: Xbox One
Is Destiny fated to appear on Wii U? Nintendo fans want to believe so
With the Destiny hyperdrive roaring towards its September release date, Activision and Bungie have been revealing lots of information recently. The beta test for both of Sony’s PlayStation systems will arrive on July 17, while Xbox 360 and Xbox One owners will have to wait one full week more to get their hands on the sci-fi FPS. Beta access is only available via pre-order, and will end on all systems on the 27th.
The obvious omission from the list (aside from the PC) is Nintendo’s Wii U, which has been shunned by many developers entirely. A motivated group of fans known as “The Guardians” have hijacked Change.org and launched a petition to bring Destiny to the Wii U. The group hopes that if enough Wii U owners sign up, Activision and Bungie will take note, and hopefully adapt the game for the console. Given that the game is coming to previous generation consoles, and the Wii U has seen a sales spurt thanks to Mario Kart 8, their list of excuses seems to be narrowing. That said, any work to port the game would mean it’s release would most likely be a year after the game goes on sale for every other platform on September 9. Still, there can be little harm in Nintendo fans vocally encouraging third party developers to take note of their growing presence.
After all, it worked for Operation Rainfall.
Destiny beta begins July 17; Collector’s Editions, Expansion Pass announced
After teasing gamers with a Destiny alpha last month, Bungie is gearing up for the game’s official beta test, which we now know will begin on July 17 for PS4 and PS3 owners. Xbox One and Xbox 360 owners will be able to join the beta beginning on July 23 (after it temporarily shuts down on July 21 and 22 for maintenance) and the test will come to an end for everyone on July 27. The beta will be open to everyone who has pre-ordered Destiny at “select retailers,” so if you want to play, you’ve got to pre-pay.
As befitting every major game release nowadays, Destiny will also receive a pair of special editions and an Expansion Pass. The standard edition is still available, but if you’d prefer to obtain the Limited Edition ($99.99), you’ll receive the following:
- Limited edition SteelBook Case and Game Disc
- Guardian Folio:
- Arms & Armament Field Guide
- Postcards from the Golden Age
- Antique Star Chart
- Collector’s Edition Digital Content Pack:
- Unique Ghost Casing
- Exclusive Player Emblem
- Exclusive Player Ship Variant
- Destiny Expansion Pass – Expands the Destiny adventure post-launch with the following two expansions, which will include brand new story missions, cooperative activities and competitive multiplayer arenas, and a wealth of all new weapons, armor and gear to earn:
- Expansion I: The Dark Below – Set deep beneath the surface of the Moon, fans will discover an ancient tomb that has been unsealed, and a dark god who has risen an evil army in the depths of the Hellmouth, the home of the Hive enemy race
- Expansion II: House of Wolves – details will be revealed later
- PlayStation platforms will also include additional exclusive content for Expansion I and II and will remain exclusive until at least Fall of 2015
Not bad, not bad. But the Ghost Edition is where the real cool stuff is. It’s priced a bit higher ($149.99), but it’ll include everything from the Limited Edition and:
- Ghost Replica, featuring motion-activated lights and voice recordings from award-winning actor Peter Dinklage, voice of the Ghost character, the player’s personal companion in the game
- Golden Age Relics, which include a Photo, Patch, Sticker and two Chrome slides of the Traveler
- Letter of Introduction
Finally, a Digital Guardian Edition will be released that packages together a digital download of he game and the Expansion Pass. Purchasing them together will net players a $5 discount. And if you’d prefer to buy the game and worry about the Expansion Pass later, it’ll be available separately for $34.99 (and each expansion is $19.99 if purchased individually).
Destiny will be available on September 9. But in the meantime, be sure to watch the brand new beta trailer above and hit the jump for a sneak peek at the Ghost Edition. (more…)
Far Cry 4: Kyrat Edition will include a statue of Pagan Min sitting on an elephant throne
Are you ready to add another ostentatious Collector’s Edition statue to your video game shelf? Then you’ll want to check out Far Cry 4’s Kyrat Edition.
Priced at $129.99, the Kyrat Edition includes an almost eight-inch statue of Pagan Min, the game’s big bad villain. And just to prove how evil he is, the statue depicts Pagan Min perched atop a throne made from an elephant’s head. The special edition package will also include a map of Kyrat, a travel journal, a propaganda poster, and the “Hurk’s Redemption” DLC Pack.
Far Cry 4’s Kyrat Edition will be available on November 18 for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One (sorry PC owners).
Reintroduce yourself to The Arbiter in this Halo: Master Chief Collection trailer
“I have had many names in this long war. The humans knew me as the destroyer. To the Covenant, I was Supreme Commander. The Prophets named me Arbiter. And your Master Chief calls me Friend. How well do you know your friend, human? And what will you call me when you learn the truth of what I have done.”
Because of Keith David’s long career, the actor is known for many different roles to many different people. To some, he fought “Rowdy” Roddy Piper over a pair of sunglasses for 20 minutes. For others (like me), he fought The Thing and may, or may not, have been assimilated by the end of the film. But most video game fans know him as The Arbiter, the Covenant Elite who helped save the universe in Halo 2 and Halo 3.
As part of this Fall’s Halo: The Master Chief Collection for the Xbox One, new cutscenes featuring The Arbiter will be added to Halo 2, linking it to next year’s Halo 5: Guardians. You can get a taste of this expanded narrative in the trailer above, but to see the full story, you’ll need to pick up Halo: The Master Chief Collection on November 11.
Posted in News, Xbox One
Tagged Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Heed “Handsome Jack’s Tips for Surviving on the Moon!” in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel
Before letting journalists loose on Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel at this year’s E3 Expo, 2K Games forced them to watch “Handsome Jack’s Tips for Surviving on the Moon” to prepare for the experience. In the video, Handsome Jack describes what’s different about shooting and looting on the Moon… in his own deranged way, that is. If you’re too lazy to watch, here are Handsome Jack’s six tips:
#1 Stay in the air
#2 Don’t forget the power of the SLAM!
#3 Use your Skills
#4 New Loot!
#5 Lasers… Heh heh, they’re pretty cool
#6 Cryo Weapons are awesome
Don’t you want to watch it now? Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel will be available for the PC, PS3, and Xbox 360 on October 14.
Mighty No. 9 animated adaptation in the works
I don’t how this will impact the planned live-action adaptation, but Comcept and Digital Frontier have announced they’ve begun work on an animated adaptation of Mighty No. 9.
The project is still in the early stages, but Digital Frontier wants to create an “action-packed comedy aimed at kids 6-11” that they hope will appeal to adults as well. If the teaser video above is any indication, I think they’ve got a shot at doing just that. Produced for this weekend’s Anime Expo in Los Angeles, the video is a neat little taste of things to come. However, according to an FAQ posted on the official Mighty No. 9 site, no one has officially signed on to the animated adaptation as of yet. Digital Frontier is still looking for writers, a director, and voice actors. Because of this, we don’t know when Mighty No. 9: The Animated Series will make its television debut.
But hopefully the announcer sticks around, he’s pretty awesome.
First Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 details revealed
The World Cup is winding down, but there’s still a lot more soccer to look forward to in 2014, including the release of Konami’s Pro Evolution Soccer 2015. Scheduled for release this Fall, and in development for the PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 will be the first game in the series to use Hideo Kojima’s Fox Engine.
With a new engine comes a new desire to rework the game from the ground up and, in the months ahead, Konami plans to reveal new details about Pro Evolution Soccer 2015’s commitment to “game presentation, ball physics tied to weather conditions, new leagues, a revolutionary role control system, enhanced player and stadium edit modes, online systems and cheating technology, plus talk about improvements to existing modes such as Master League and Become A Legend.”
But for now, hit the jump to get a full rundown on the the on-field improvements Konami has planned for Pro Evolution Soccer 2015 and the benefits of the Fox Engine (more…)
XBL Store Today: Sniper Elite III, Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Today’s additions to the Xbox Live Game Store should look very familiar to anyone who checked in with this week’s PlayStation Store update yesterday.
First up is Sniper Elite III, the World War II sniper simulation that is set in Africa during the heart of the war. Also new this week is Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition, a side-scrolling platformer that features a Mexican luchador and his quest to save his beloved.
Both games are available for the Xbox One and the Xbox 360. And you can more information on both after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, Xbox 360, Xbox One
Tagged Guacamelee, Sniper Elite III