Uncharted movie delayed to 2017; Resident Evil: Final Chapter set for Jan. 2017 premiere

Posted on August 6, 2015 by Josh Griffiths

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The Uncharted movie is quickly turning into a teenage procrastinator, insisting they’ll come out of their room later, but with no immediate intention of coming out. Sony recently announced (via Variety) that the film has been delayed again, this time until June 30, 2017.

This news comes weeks after it was confirmed by Heroic Hollywood that director Seth Gordon had stepped away from the project. At least two different writers have worked on the script, and with Gordon’s departure, it’s currently being reworked for a third time. A new director has yet to be announced and the film has even struggled to find a lead actor.

We probably won’t see Nathan Drake until he’s rushing out of the door on June 30, 2017 clasping his belt with a piece of toast in his mouth, running to catch the bus. They’ll probably be some jumping involved as well.

In the same announcement, Sony confirmed that Resident Evil: The Final Chapter, which stars Milla Jovovich and is set to be directed by Paul W.S. Anderson, will be released on January 27, 2017.

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Activision confirms StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void will launch in 2015

Posted on August 6, 2015 by John Scalzo

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Activision delivered their quarterly financial report on Tuesday, and in addition to talking about how much money they made, Chief Financial Officer Dennis Durkin got to announce that StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void will definitely be released by the end of the year:

“One important addition is we are now confirming that the much anticipated final chapter for StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void is expected to be released in 2015 and will now be included in our guidance for the full year.”

Later in the report, Blizzard CEO Mike Morhaime talked a bit more about the standalone expansion and how happy he is that players won’t need to be invested in the earlier titles to experience Legacy of the Void:

“[W]e’re working hard to deliver a worthy finale to an epic story that’s now been over 17 years in the making. One of the reasons we feel we can continue to expand our StarCraft II audience is that players no longer need to have the previous entries in the series in order to play Heart of the Storm or Legacy of the Void. This provides a great opportunity for players who might have missed one of the chapters in the trilogy to come back and jump right into the latest content.”

Blizzard has set up shop at the 2015 Gamescom expo this week and attendees will be able to try out a StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void demo at the developer’s booth in Hall 7.

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Next wave of Amiibo figures (including Zero Suit Samus, Ganondorf, Dr. Mario, more) will be available on September 11

Posted on August 6, 2015 by John Scalzo

amiibo-september112015Super Mario Maker definitely won’t be lonely on store shelves on September 11, as Nintendo has announced the next wave of Amiibo figures will also be available on that date. In addition to the “Classic Color” version of the 30th Anniversary Mario figure, Super Smash Bros. For 3DS/Wii U players will be able to pick up figures based on Bowser Jr., Dr. Mario, Ganondorf, Olimar/Pikmin, and Zero Suit Samus.

Another set of Smash Bros. figures will follow on September 25 in a “Retro 3 Pack.” The Duck Hunt Dog, Mr. Game and Watch, and R.O.B. will be packaged together for players who fondly remember the 1980s. Another three-pack, this one featuring the Mii Fighters, will be available in November.

Finally, a release date for the “Modern Color” version of the 30th Anniversary Mario figure will be announced at a later date.

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The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes will be available on October 23

Posted on August 6, 2015 by John Scalzo

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Nintendo has announced that The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, their multiplayer dungeon-crawler for the 3DS, will be available on October 23. Allowing up to three players to take control of three different Links (and with only one game cartridge), Tri Force Heroes bears more than a slight resemblance to Four Swords Adventures:

In The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes, up to three players play as Link, with each hero selecting a different outfit equipped with a special boost or ability. One outfit might grant the wearer the ability to shoot arrows, for example, while another could provide more life-saving hearts. A new Totem mechanic allows three Link characters to stack on top of each other to reach higher ground and solve puzzles. The game can also be played solo, allowing one player to rent two paper dolls to take along to complete the legendary team of three.

If you’re in Cologne, Germany this week for the annual Gamescom expo, you might be interested to know that a playable demo of The Legend of Zelda: Tri Force Heroes is available at Nintendo’s booth in Hall 9.

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Battleborn will be released on February 9, 2016

Posted on August 6, 2015 by John Scalzo

2K Games and Gearbox Software have announced that Battleborn will be released on February 9, 2016. Gearbox’s “hero shooter” will include 25 “Badasses” when it releases early next year and a new trailer released for the 2015 Gamescom expo introduces us to four of them. Say hello to Ambra, Reyna, Mellka, and Benedict:

  • Ambra: Born into an ancient order of priestesses responsible for discovering a way to prolong life indefinitely, Ambra was betrayed by her leader and her faction, the Jennerit Empire, and now fights alongside the Battleborn. She is a specialist hero, dealing damage up close through her melee attacks and powerful abilities, while healing her allies in the process.
  • Mellka: A stealthy assassin, Mellka lost her parents at a young age before eventually earning her place among the Eldrid’s black op’s and intelligence bureau. Her life has been defined by a series of staggering losses, but her response to these losses was never despair – it was fury. She strikes quickly, disorienting foes with her nerve gas machine pistol and bio-glaive melee attacks.
  • Reyna: Known by her followers as “The Valkyrie,” Reyna was born aboard the Rogue faction’s ailing junk heap of a flagship and is a native to the last star system. Reyna has fought tirelessly for the freedom of her space pirate comrades, finding her calling as their inspirational leader. She dishes damage with her laser pistol and uses her command glove to support her teammates.
  • Benedict: August Benedict Jr. is one of several surviving races of bird-like “Aviant” refugees. He swore allegiance to the Peacekeepers where he’s gained considerable notoriety for being a self-centered jerk that’s capable of astounding destruction with his rocket launcher. Double jumping, rocket jumping, and flying – Benedict’s good at all of them and he lets his teammates know it.

An open beta for Battleborn will be held sometime before the game ships to stores this February. But 2K Games isn’t ready to talk about the public test just yet and will announce more details about it at a later date.

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Comcept confirms Mighty No. 9 delay and pencils in new release date of “Early 2016”

Posted on August 5, 2015 by John Scalzo

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Comcept has announced Mighty No. 9 will miss its originally scheduled September 15 release date, confirming two previous reports (1, 2) that the game had been delayed. Offering an apology in an update to the game’s Kickstarter page, the developer said that Mighty No. 9 will now be released in “Q1 2016.”

Comcept’s representatives also elaborated on the reasons behind the delay:

Of course, it is important to explain why exactly the game is being delayed. As we have communicated in the updates to our backers, all of the core content for the game is developed and in a complete state. However, there are still bugs and issues pertaining to the online features that are included in the game. These bugs and issues have a direct affect on enjoyment of the game, so a decision was made to work these issues out before release.

Currently, [C]omcept and their partners are working at full capacity to resolve these issues and fix any remaining bugs.

Due to the change in release date, Kickstarter backers should expect to receive another platform survey closer to the final release date. Currently in development for the 3DS, PS3, PS4, Vita, Wii U, Xbox 360, and Xbox One, Comcept has said they will announce a “solid” release date for Mighty No. 9 when they can.

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Get a first look at Rash (and a Kim Wu tease) in Killer Instinct Season 3 trailer

Posted on August 5, 2015 by John Scalzo

Yes, the Battletoad known as Rash is officially coming to Killer Instinct Season 3 (on both the Xbox One and the PC) in March 2016. And now we’ve got the video evidence to prove it.

Rash can use his morphing powers to transform into a Wrecking Ball and his combos include fists and feet that transform into ram horns, big boots, axes, and big fists… just like in Battletoads. And a Hoverbike finisher looks to be pretty hard to avoid.

A downloadable beta version of Rash is currently available to anyone who has purchased Rare Replay or any piece of Killer Instinct DLC. The beta test will end on September 8.

Finally, the Rash trailer closes with a tease for Kim Wu, the last character from Killer Instinct 2 to make the leap to the new version.

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Daily Scoop: August 5, 2015 – I have survived Gen Con!

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Nicole Kline

Hello, everyone! I’m back! I had an incredible time at Gen Con with the Tabletop Co-op and Level 99 Games. Anthony Amato and I demoed our games hundreds of times, as well as played a ton of games and saw lots of our friends! The thing we did the least of was sleep, but that’s fine with me. I’d rather game than sleep anyway!

Anyway, I’ve been gone so long, there are lots of new deals! There’s a brand new Humble Bundle, and this one’s from Bandai Namco Entertainment. Pay what you want for Pac-Man Championship Edition and the All You Can Eat Edition Bundle, Platformines, and DeadCore. Beat the average to get Ridge Racer Unbounded Bundle, Enslaved: Odyssey to the West, and Ace Combat Assault Horizon. Pay $10 or more to unlock Dark Souls: Prepare to Die Edition.

The weekly bundle at Humble is Games from Japan. Pay what you want for Vanguard Princess, Supercharged Robot Vulkaiser, and 99 Spirits. Beat the average to get Gurumin: A Monstrous Adventure, Neo Aquarium: King of the Crustaceans, and The Sacred Tears True. Pay $10 or more to unlock Hyperdimension Neptunia Re;Birth1.

The Midweek Madness at Steam is early access to Reign of Kings, which you can pick up for half price at $9.99. The Daily Deal is also an early access game – it’s Crawl for just $7.99.

I bet you missed these t-shirts!

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