In an interview with The Guardian, Playtonic director and 20-year Rare veteran Gavin Price said that he knows what Rare is developing now and that his company may want to "collaborate" with his former coworkers down the line.
"I still chat to them. I know what they were working on when I left last year," he said. "It sounds really good… You never know, there are some good old mates of ours down the road, they may might want to do a little multi-studio collaboration."
Price also dispelled a common rumor that when Rare joined Microsoft, the tech giant quashed creativity in the studio. Price says that wasn't the case at all.
"For me, it was more about [Rare founders] Tim and Chris Stamper leaving," Price said. "There was no sense of progression about what the company was going to do from that point on. The story people want to hear is that Microsoft came in and destroyed everything. It wasn't like that. They gave us freedom, almost more freedom than Nintendo gave us."
Microsoft and Nerdist have teamed up for a new Battlefield Hardline giveaway. As part of the sweepstakes, gamers can win a rare Hardline controller, copies of the game itself, and EA Access memberships.
All you have to do to enter the contest is leave a comment on Larry "Major Nelson" Hryb's blog with an answer to this question: "What is your favorite Battlefield game, preferred class and typical loadout?"
This coming Friday, March 27, Hryb will randomly select 15 winners, one of whom will score a Grand Prize that includes the controller and a wooden case, along with a copy of Hardline and a one-month EA Access membership. Four people will get a copy of the game and an EA Access membership, while ten others will receive just the EA Access membership, which normally sells for $5.
The deadline to enter the Hardline contest is 4 PM PDT on March 27. Only one entry per person is allowed. So far, more than 1400 people have entered the contest.
Bloodborne, the long-awaited PlayStation 4 role-playing game from the creators of Demons' Souls and Dark Souls, has finally arrived. But how is it holding up with critics? Quite well, it turns out.
GameSpot's 9/10 review said: "Bloodborne's excellent action, beautiful artistry, and religious melodrama make it another must-play in the Demon's Souls tradition."
Check out a sampling of review scores and editor opinions below. And be sure to visit GameSpot sister site Metacritic for even more on Bloodborne's critical reception.
"The finest treasures are found within the city of Yharnam and the forests, lakes, and purgatories beyond it. Only Bloodborne would be so bold as to bury an entire factional player-versus-player mechanic within an optional region, which is in turn buried within a series of oblique steps you might miss if you aren't exploring every nook and cranny, or ignore the game's enigmatic hints. I finished Bloodborne in less time than I did Dark Souls II, yet I treasure it more in spite of its few missteps. In death there is life, and in blood, there is redemption. More hyperbole, yes, but for a game this theatrical, only hyperbole will do." - Kevin VanOrd [Full review]
Game Informer -- 9.75/10
"Bloodborne is a blood-drenched horror gem that has only the faintest of cracks in its façade. Bloodborne succeeds through sparse storytelling, lush atmospheres (conjuring up notions of the best of Lovecraft's work), and tight combat that forces you to be aggressive. While this new IP doesn't stray far from the established Souls franchise, it is a magical, wondrous work that admirably instills both terror and triumph in those brave enough to delve into it." - Daniel Tack [Full review]
The Guardian -- 5/5
"Bloodborne, like its predecessors, will spill its secrets slowly, over months rather than days. Part of the appeal of [director Hidetaka Miyazaki's] games is this slow-release effect, whereby riddles are unpicked and shared by the community, rather than plainly laid out on the first day of release. It brings players together, where the fiction itself keeps them somewhat apart. Bloodborne is, by any measure, an extraordinary game, one that runs forcefully against the commercial tide, subverting perceived wisdom that contemporary games have to hold their players' hands, or make their shape and rules explicit from the get-go." - Simon Parkin [Full review]
The Escapist -- 4.5/5
"Bloodborne, like the rest of the Souls games, isn't going to be for everyone. But, if you're the patient sort and are willing to put in the time and effort to get good at Bloodborne's complex and punishing combat, you'll find Bloodborne nearly impossible to put down." - Mitchell Saltzman [Full review]
Destructoid -- 9/10
"Bloodborne is an interesting mix of everything From Software has learned throughout its storied developmental career. Not everything will gel with fans old and new, but for the most part, the shift towards a combat-oriented game is a net positive. From Software is still one of the only developers left that makes you work for your satisfaction, and Bloodborne is damn satisfying." - Chris Carter [Full review]
GamesRadar+ -- 4.5/5
"Bloodborne lies somewhere between Dark Souls and Dark Souls II, better than the latter but not quite as good as the former. The fourth time following the same template means the master strokes, however masterful they are, are anticipated. But take nothing away from this brilliant, brooding, brutal reinvention, because almost as great as the best game ever is pretty bloody great." - Ben Griffin [Full review]
Digital Spy -- 5/5
"Bloodborne may not be a Souls game and it doesn't fall into the horror genre, but it captures everything that makes the series so satisfying, so terrifying, and so magical. I want to keep playing, I want to discover its secrets, I want to fight every monster, try every weapon, discuss theories, and explore as many of the community dungeons as possible. To put it bluntly, I want to bleed the game dry." - Liam Martin [Full review]
Sony and From Software have announced that they are moving forward on a new patch for Bloodborne that aims to reduce load times in the just-released role-playing game. The patch will also tweak other elements of the game, which launched today exclusively for the PlayStation 4.
"The development team is currently exploring another patch for Bloodborne, seeking ways to improve load time duration, in addition to other performance optimizations and miscellaneous bug fixes," reads a statement from Sony to IGN. "We will provide more information as soon as possible."
Bloodborne is the latest game developed by From Software, the creators of the Demon's Souls and Dark Souls franchises. GameSpot's 9/10 review says: "Bloodborne's excellent action, beautiful artistry, and religious melodrama make it another must-play in the Demon's Souls tradition."
For lots more on Bloodborne, check out the stories below.
The DLC is also expected to launch today for PC. A release for PlayStation 4 will presumably come later.
In Jaws of Hakkon, players will "discover the fate of the last Inquisitor and the powerful dragon he hunted."
Set in an overgrown wilderness populated by the Avvar hunter people, the content will see players exploring an "ancient Tevinter fortress that hides a dangerous secret."
Gamers can also expect to face off against new enemies, and amass new legendary armor and weapons. Jaws of Hakkon concludes with a battle against an "ancient god of war bent on destroying the world."
At school or work? Queue up your download here by way of the Xbox Web Marketplace.
A trailer for Jaws of Hakkon is due to be released later today. We'll add that video to the story once it's released. Some screenshots leaked yesterday; see the full batch here.
Dragon Age: Inquisition was a contender for GameSpot's game of the year. Critic Kevin VanOrd wrote in his review that the BioWare project was "a wonderful game and a lengthy pilgrimage to a magical world with vital thematic ties to one we already know."
The game shipped in November 2014 for consoles and PC. Although an official sales number has not been announced, publisher Electronic Arts says the game is BioWare's most successful launch, in terms of units sold, in the developer's history.
Dragon Age: Inquisition Patch 6 will be available for all platforms, though there are some PC-specific changes. Binding support for mice with more than two buttons has been added, while PC players should also see improvements to mouse look toggle after the update is applied.
Check out the full Dragon Age: Inquisition Patch 6 notes below, courtesy of BioWare.
Enabled binding of additional mouse buttons for mice with more than two buttons.
Fixed issue that caused abilities to not be usable in tactical mode when using mouse look toggle.
Fixed issue that caused mouse look toggle to turn off during looting.
Fixed issue that prevented resurrecting characters who had died in deep water.
Fixed issue that could cause the journal to act in unexpected ways when expanding categories with the mouse.
Improved Stability:
Changed Solas's quest "What Lies Dormant" to trigger when reading the after-action report for "Measure Veil Strength" instead of when the time completes.
Fixed issue that could break the "Perseverance" quest in certain circumstances.
Fixed case where the GUI did not come back after opting out of light conversations in certain circumstances.
Adjusted position of mosaic pieces for "The Fall" so they can all be collected.
Fixed issue that caused some dragonlings in the Hinterlands to become non-hostile when the dragon was killed.
Fixed issue that caused the cave opened by the Abyssal High Dragon to become closed again in certain circumstances.
Buffed the Katari multiplayer kit slightly so that it has more HP and generates guard on hit.
Fixed issue where Shatter and Rupture combos would be reported twice in multiplayer session stats.
Made change to prevent players from salvaging items that are equipped by other character kits in multiplayer.
GameStop on Tuesday launched a "Spring Savings Days" promotion, starting things off with quite a good deal on Bungie's shooter Destiny. The game is available for just $30 now through March 31.
GameStop's Spring Savings promotion also includes markdowns on various Disney Infinity and Skylanders starter sets and toys.
Save up to $35 on Disney Infinity Starter Sets, available March 25-31
Buy any new Skylanders Trap Team character, get a Trap Team trap for $0.99, March 25-31
If you're looking for gaming hardware, you can buy a new PS4 for only $225 through April 5. You'll need to trade in a select Xbox 360 or PS3, however, to pick up a new PS4 for that price.
A variety of pre-owned games and accessories are also on sale throughout the event. Via GameStop:
Buy a pre-owned 3DS or DSi system, get any two pre-owned 3DS or DS games under $20 for free, available March 23-April 5
Buy any two pre-owned Xbox 360/PS3/Wii games, get one free, exclusive offer to PowerUp Rewards members on April 1 and to all customers April 2-5
Buy two pre-owned Skylanders, Disney Infinity, or amiibo interactive game figures, get two free, March 23-April 5
Finally, GameStop has announced that it will hold a special, weekend-only event March 28-29 where it will offer various "toys-to-life" games and figures at special prices. Specific details will be announced later.
For more, head to GameStop's Spring Sale 2015 landing page to see everything on sale. As always, it's probably a good idea to call your local GameStop before heading out to make sure they have what you want.
Bethesda and Tango Gameworks on Tuesday announced that The Evil Within's next story expansion, called The Consequence, will be released for consoles and PC starting on April 21.
It will be available that day for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, and PlayStation 4. European PlayStation owners, meanwhile, can download the expansion the next day, April 22.
The Consequence wraps up the story that began with The Assignment, which was released just a few weeks ago. In both pieces of content, gamers play as Juli Kidman, who is voiced by Dexter actress Jennifer Carpenter.
Bethesda isn't shedding much light on The Consequence right now, but the publisher has released a teaser trailer, which you can watch above.
The Assignment and The Consequence, as well as an upcoming expansion called The Executioner, are included with The Evil Within's $20 DLC pass. Interestingly, The Executioner flips the game on its head, allowing you to play as the bad guy.
Alternatively, all three adds-ons can be purchased individually for $10 each. But if you're sure you want all three, buying the pass is the economical choice.
The Evil Within--developed by Resident Evil creator Shinji Mikami's new studio Tango Gameworks--is available today for PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, and PS4. For more, check out GameSpot's review.
A full rundown of what's on sale this week across Xbox 360 and Xbox One is below. Prices for titles marked with an asterisk are also available to Xbox Live Silver members. All deals are good through March 30.
What are you picking up this week? Let us know in the comments below!
Xbox One:
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare* -- $40.20
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare Digital Pro Edition -- $67
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