Today’s Bonus (and completely unexpected) PS Store Release: Misadventures of Tron Bonne

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Sony already posted this week’s PlayStation Store update, but it looks like Capcom decided to wait a day before blowing everyone’s mind with a special addition to the digital storefront.

The Misadventures of Tron Bonne was originally released for the PSone in 2000. As a spinoff of the Mega Man Legends sub-series, it didn’t receive a whole lot of attention from gamers, possibly due in part to a small print run. But a forgotten Mega Man game (even if Mega Man is nowhere to be seen) won’t stay forgotten for long and interested collectors soon pushed copies on the secondary up to triple digits. Needless to say, I hope you cashed out yesterday as the game is now available to download through the PlayStation Store for $5.99.

Here’s what Capcom had to say about The Misadventures of Tron Bonne on the Capcom-Unity blog:

For the completely uninitiated, TMOTB is sort of a spin-off of a spin-off, building on the charming world, aesthetic, and characters of the Mega Man Legends games from a new angle: leaving MegaMan Volnutt and the Caskett brigade on the sidelines, the game focuses instead on the travails of beloved anti-heroine and “air pirate” extraordinaire Tron Bonne, who must take on a variety of missions to earn money to pay off her brother’s astronomical debt.

Gameplay is divided into several diverse mini-campaigns, each with completely different mechanics—some RPG-inspired, some adventure-inspired, some puzzular, and some very akin to the explosive action of the mainline Mega Man Legends games. All of this is tied together via a delightful central hub—the Gesellschaft airship (ironically the cause of the Bonnes’ debt in the first place)—where Tron can chat with, train, and recruit her lovable, motley army of Servbots. Servbot management is a highly addictive element that takes a cue or two from Japan’s well-established sports management genre and truly sets this game apart as a unique classic.

What are you waiting for? Head over to the PlayStation Store now to scoop up a piece of gaming history.

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Daily Scoop: May 6, 2015 – Not much happening

It’s a pretty quiet day today all around – not many deals, not many shirts, and not much happening in general. But I’ve managed to scrounge up some stuff for you, so check it out!

The Humble Store is having a sale on Ubisoft games. Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist is $17.99, South Park: The Stick of Truth is $23.99, and Watch_Dogs is $23.99.

The Midweek Madness at Steam is early access to Folk Tale for just $14.99. The Daily Deal is the Jackbox Party Pack, which is just $12.49.

There’s a brand new bundle at Indie Royale – the Mixer 19 Bundle. Beat the average to get 1Quest, Runes of Brennos, The Chaos Engine, GunWorld, Gold Rush! Classic, They Breathe, Block Legend DX, and House of 1000 Doors: Family Secrets.

Just a few t-shirts today…

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Xbox Store Today: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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There’s just one new addition to the Xbox Games Store today, but it’s a big one. How big is it? How does 37GB sound? Yes, Bethesda’s Wolfenstein: The Old Blood will put a strain on your broadband connection, but if you’re interested in the Xbox One title, it’s only available as a download through the Xbox Games Store.

So what’s Wolfenstein: The Old Blood all about? It’s a standalone prequel to last year’s Wolfenstein: The New Order that tasks B.J. Blazkowicz with infiltrating Castle Wolfenstein and giving an Allied 1-2 punch to a bunch of ghoulish Nazi zombies and primitive Nazi cyborgs.

More information on Wolfenstein: The Old Blood can be found right here…

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood ($19.99)
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein: The New Order. The adventure, which spans eight chapters and two interconnected stories, features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story and intense first-person combat. As war hero B.J. Blazkowicz, arm yourself with new weapons such as the bolt-action rifle and grenade-launching Kampfpistole as you attempt to thwart the advancing Nazi war machine, and take advantage of duel-wielding pipes that can be used for wall climbing – or for vicious take-downs of never-before-seen Nazi adversaries.

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TitanFall 2 will be released sometime after Spring 2016

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Even though it hasn’t been officially announced yet, EA executives just can’t help themselves when it comes to questions about TitanFall 2. During the Q&A portion of their quarterly financial presentation yesterday, Executive Vice President Blake Jorgensen confirmed the game will not be released this year. Instead, it looks like the game won’t be released until EA’s 2017 fiscal year, which begins on April 1, 2016.

Here’s what Jorgensen had to say about TitanFall 2: “In terms of TitanFall [2], you should assume that that’s not in fiscal 2016. It’s more likely in fiscal 2017. And a title of that size, we want to be pretty clear as to when it’s falling in the title slate, and so your assumption should be 2017.”

Even without an official announcement, TitanFall 2 has been a popular topic of conversation for EA executives and developers from Respawn Entertainment. Respawn’s CEO, Vince Zampella, confirmed the game is in development back in March.

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EA will release new Plants vs Zombies game and Need For Speed 2015 in next 12 months; Mirror’s Edge 2 coming in Spring 2016

EA-logoElectronic Arts has quite an impressive array of titles planned for the next 12 months. But the publisher is also looking beyond this Fall and into 2016 with an equally interesting lineup of games.

During the company’s quarterly financial presentation last night, CEO Andrew Wilson reiterated that the publisher will release a new game in the Need For Speed series sometime in the next 12 months. A mobile version of the game is also in development.

Wilson also revealed that EA has a “bigger and bolder new console experience” for Plants vs Zombies fans in the pipeline for a late 2015/early 2016 launch. He wasn’t ready to go into details just yet, but did say that gamers will learn more about it at E3.

Less surprising is Wilson’s continued commitment to EA Sports and their yearly lineup. In addition to the previously announced Rory McIlroy PGA Tour and Madden NFL 16, the publisher plans to release FIFA 16, NHL 16, and NBA Live 16 this year. In case you’re curious, each game will feature “industry-leading gameplay, compelling new features, and fresh Ultimate Team experiences.”

Finally, Wilson announced that DICE’s untitled Mirror’s Edge sequel/reboot will be in Spring 2016. An E3 unveiling wasn’t promised, but it seems very likely at this point.

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Shadow of Mordor GOTY, AirMech Arena, more added to PS Store

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Are you ready to head back into Nazi Germany with B.J. Blazkowicz and his particular set of skills (for dispatching Nazis)? I hope so, because Bethesda and MachineGames added Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, a standalone prequel to last year’s Wolfenstein: The New Order, to the PlayStation Store last night.

Other new games to download this week include…

  • Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor – Game of the Year Edition, a special PS4 re-release of the well-liked game that includes all the previously-released downloadable content.
  • AirMech Arena, a free-to-play strategy game on the PS4 that is currently available for PlayStation Plus subscribers.
  • Ether One, a PS4 “first-person adventure that deals with the fragility of the human mind.”

More information on all of these games can be found after the break. And, as always, a full rundown of this week’s new add-ons and discounts can be found at the PlayStation Blog.

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Oculus Rift Consumer Version will launch in early 2016

oculusriftconsumerAfter years of waiting, Oculus has finally announced that the Consumer Version of their Rift virtual reality headset will be available in early 2016. As store shelves will definitely be in short supply, Oculus plans to open up pre-orders later this year.

Writing on the Oculus Blog, the developers said: “The Rift delivers on the dream of consumer VR with compelling content, a full ecosystem, and a fully-integrated hardware/software tech stack designed specifically for virtual reality. It’s a system designed by a team of extremely passionate gamers, developers, and engineers to reimagine what gaming can be.”

The Consumer Version of the Rift will include an “improved tracking system that supports both seated and standing experiences.” It will also improve on the “Crescent Bay” prototype with a “highly refined industrial design, and updated ergonomics for a more natural fit.”

But if you’re looking for hardware specificiations or game reveals, you’re going to have to wait. Oculus said that information on the “hardware, software, input [options], and unannounced made-for-VR games and experiences” will come at a later date.

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Mario Kart 8: Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack Review: More Tracks! More Characters! More Speed!

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Nintendo has released Mario Kart 8’s second downloadable expansion during an interesting time for add-on content. Other publishers have been very welcoming to the new revenue stream, some perhaps overly so, but Nintendo has mostly shied away from creating additional content for their games. However, with Mario Kart 8 and the upcoming Xenoblade Chronicles X, the company seems to have found the perfect balance between releasing extra content that generates more revenue while offering value for money. The Animal Crossing X Mario Kart 8 DLC Pack is priced at $7.99, just like the earlier Zelda-themed expansion. However, players can pick up both packs for $11.99, which would add four additional Cups to the game, each with a mix of old favourites and new challenges. Players who buy both packs will receive 16 new tracks on top of the original 32, which is 50% more game for only a fifth of the price.

Not only that, they released it a month earlier than expected!

But this second DLC add-on brings something special with it, a free update that adds a 200cc Class to the game, which is a faster gameplay mode than the Mario Kart franchise has ever included previously. The new speed setting is a game changer, and the best part is that it is free to everyone, not just those who bought one or both DLC packs. But is this new, challenging speed setting perhaps a step too far in this fun-filled game?

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