Here’s an eerie new trailer for The Order: 1886 set to “Silent Night”

Posted on December 26, 2014 by John Scalzo

Nothing says “Merry Christmas” likes shooting some werewolves. At least, that’s the thought process behind this new trailer for The Order: 1886, which was first unveiled on Christmas Eve. Watch as the titular demon hunters traipse through Victorian London battling werewolves while a very melancholy version of “Silent Night” plays in the background.

The Order: 1886 will be released exclusively for the PS4 on February 20, but the game’s developers plan to make that wait go by a bit faster with a special Countdown Contest. Ready At Dawn and Sony Santa Monica will hand out a special item related to The Order every 18 hours, 8 minutes, and 6 seconds from now until the game’s launch. You can grab a cool pin, statue, or mustache comb (that’s right, a mustache comb) emblazoned with characters and images from The Order. Other prizes will surely be announced in the coming days, but the only way you can win is to enter at PlayStation.com.

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Bandai Namco will release Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 in 2015

Posted on December 26, 2014 by John Scalzo

After 700 volumes, the final entry in the Naruto manga series was released last month. While the comic adventures of the ninja and his friends may be over, Bandai Namco still plans to release new Naruto games. And they’ve just announced that Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 will be released for the PC, PS4, and Xbox One in 2015.

You can get a small taste of Ultimate Ninja Storm 4 in the trailer above or you can hit the jump to view an interview Bandai Namco conducted with CyberConnect2’s Hiroshi Matsuyama, the Director of the game series.

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Nintendo Download: Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse, Duck Hunt, Super Mario World, more

Posted on December 25, 2014 by John Scalzo

supermariobros-titleExactly 26 years ago, I unwrapped an NES “Action Set” complete with the original Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt. This Christmas, Nintendo wants to recreate one of my earliest childhood memories by adding Super Mario Bros. Deluxe, a Game Boy Color port of the original Super Mario adventure, to the 3DS eShop and Duck Hunt to the Wii U eShop. Someone tell the Duck Hunt Dog that I will have the last laugh this year…

Two other Nintendo classics are now available to download today, both on the Wii U eShop. Mario Party Advance was the first Mario Party to be released for a Nintendo handheld. And Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2 brought Super Mario World, possibly the greatest Super Mario game ever, to the Game Boy Advance when it was originally released.

Also available this week is the Wii U debut of WayForward’s strong>Shantae and the Pirate’s Curse. Already available for the 3DS, Wii U owners can now take control of the feisty genie in her latest side-scrolling adventure.

More information on all of these games (and a few others) can be found after the break.

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The Interview is now available to watch via Xbox Live and other streaming services

Posted on December 24, 2014 by John Scalzo

The movie that Kim Jong Un, North Korea’s Supreme Leader, doesn’t want you too see can now be viewed on your Xbox 360 or Xbox One. The Interview, which will open in theaters tomorrow thanks to a successful petition from a group of independent theater owners, is now available to watch through the Xbox Video service for $5.99 (to rent) or $14.99 (to buy). The film can also be viewed for the same price at other streaming services such as YouTube, Google Play, and SeeTheInterview.com (which is hosted by Sony Pictures).

Oddly, the film is not available through the PlayStation Store, which is owned and operated by Sony Computer Entertainment, Sony’s video game division. Apple has also come out and said the film will not be available through iTunes, though that may change in the future.

The Interview was at the center of the recent Sony hacking scandal, which the FBI believes was prompted by the North Korean government’s dislike of Kim Jong Un’s portrayal in the movie. Directed by Evan Goldberg and Seth Rogen, the movie stars Rogen and James Franco as two journalists who are recruited by the CIA to assassinate the dictator.

Rogen said on Twitter that “The people have spoken!” and “Freedom has prevailed!”

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Daily Scoop: December 24, 2014 – ‘Twas the night before Christmas

Posted on December 24, 2014 by Nicole Kline

Well, technically, it’s the day before Christmas, not the night. My vacation is in full swing, and I am really enjoying it – though I’m mostly doing a lot of cleaning and re-arranging, which feels amazing. Spring cleaning, eat your heart out! I’ve also been playing a lot of games, though – both on the table and off. I hope you’ve been getting in lots of gaming as well!

Steam‘s sale is still going strong. Right now, Terraria is $1.99, XCOM: Enemy Unknown is $7.49, and Plague Inc: Evolved is $10.04. There’s also The Evil Within for $20.39, Ultra Street Fighter IV for $17.99, and Far Cry 4 for $47.99, if you’re looking for some games that are a little more recent.

Once again, there are lots of good deals at the Humble Store as well. You can snag Killer Is Dead for $6.79, Game Dev Tycoon for $3.99, and Skullgirls for $3.74.

There are quite a few great shirts today. Hit the jump to check them all out!

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Resogun PS3/Vita, Switch Galaxy Ultra, Trine: Enchanted Edition, more added to PS Store

Posted on December 24, 2014 by John Scalzo

playstationstorelogoThe final PlayStation Store update of the year has been posted and here’s what gamers can now purchase on their PlayStation systems in these pre-Christmas hours:

  • Resogun – The space shooter comes to the PS3 and Vita for the first time. Best of all, they’re both Cross-Buy compatible with the PS4 version.
  • Trine: Enchanted Edition – An enhanced edition of the puzzle platformer is now available on the PS4.
  • Switch Galaxy Ultra – This colorful space racer is a Cross-Buy title on the PS4 and Vita.

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

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Hyrule Warriors Review: A Dynasty Warriors Mod, But In A Good Way

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Allen Jenkins

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Ever since Ocarina of Time, the Legend of Zelda franchise has been near and dear to my heart. When the first trailers for Hyrule Warriors were released, I didn’t know quite what to think about it. It wasn’t quite a Zelda game, really, at least not in the traditional sense. However, as Link bombastically destroyed huge waves of enemies with increasingly over-the-top weapons, I found myself intrigued. Nintendo doesn’t often trust its most popular franchises to parties outside the company, although that has changed in recent years as Retro Studios continues to release solid titles like Donkey Kong Country Returns and Metroid Prime. However, aside from the much maligned CD-i games (that would eventually become fuel for countless YouTube parodies) and Capcom’s handheld entries, Nintendo has rarely trusted another company with the Zelda franchise. In that sense, Hyrule Warriors is a unique animal, and I couldn’t wait to try it out.

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Daily Scoop: December 23, 2014 – The holiday bustle

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Nicole Kline

I went outside for a little while today to go downtown for an appointment, and wow! This city is in full-on shopping mode. There were people everywhere – walking around, going in and out of stores, clogging the streets. There was so much traffic! But now I’m home, getting ready to do more chores and play more games. Yay!

Speaking of games, let’s talk about today’s deals. Over at Steam, games like Scribblenauts Unlimited and Goat Simulator are $4.99, while BioShock Infinite and Payday 2 are 7.49. This doesn’t include the 12 hours deals, like Spelunky for $2.99, Darksiders II for $4.49, and Murdered: Soul Suspect for $7.49.

They’re still dropping deals at the Humble Store, too. Grab the Alan Wake Franchise for $3.99, Planetary Annihilation for $10.19, and Final Fantasy VIII for $5.99.

Just one shirt today, and it’s a reprint…

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