By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 11:06 pm
The Steam Summer Sale is upon us again. There are daily sales, flash sales, and a community game that can unlock even more discounts. There are so many games discounted that it can be hard to choose what to buy. The sale runs from now until June 21, so check back for our top pick from each daily deal! And remember to keep an eye on Steam every twelve hours for the cycling flash sales.  Day 3: June 13, 2015 Our pick: The Borderlands franchise If you're looking for the most amount of content in a game for the lowest price, the Borderlands series is your best bet. The worlds of the Borderlands games lend themselves to hours upon hours of playtime. There's always somewhere new to explore in them, and their massive amount of loot will bring you back wanting more. Borderlands 2 is the highlight of this series, although both the first game and the Pre-Sequel are fun experiences as well. If you already own a Borderlands game, the DLC is also significantly discounted. Read our review of Borderlands 2, then get the games on Steam. Other Daily Deals today:  Day 2: June 12, 2015 Our pick: This War of Mine -- $7.99 (-60%) This War of Mine is a game inspired by the Bosnian War, and it attempts to portray the darker side of war. You take control of a group of civilians trying to survive, as opposed to soldiers fighting in the war. You scavenge for resources, fend off antagonistic NPCs, and check on the news of the battle outside your building. It's a striking game, and for the next 48 hours it's discounted 60 percent to just $7.99. Read our review and then grab it on Steam. Other Daily Deals today:
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 10:51 pm
Fire Emblem's Roy and Street Fighter's Ryu may be joining the Smash Bros. Wii U and 3DS character roster, if leaked footage of the two characters in Nintendo's all-star brawler is to be believed. Although the duo have not officially been announced, two short gameplay videos were posted on the Smash Bros. subreddit. It is worth noting that in April, someone who had been data-mining Smash Bros. for Wii U and 3DS posted a list of sound files from the game. Included in that list were both Roy and Ryu. Real or not, it would be wise to treat the leak with a pinch of cynicism, as people have been known to go to extreme lengths to create a believable Smash. Bros fakes in the past. This video of Ubisoft's Rayman being added to the character select screen is a good example. If it is indeed real, it's likely that Nintendo was planning to reveal the characters at E3 in a few days. Given that the videos show actual gameplay of both characters, they are more believable than other supposed leaks have been in the past. Assets such as renders for both characters, stages, and alternate colours have also been posted online, giving further credibility to the information. Other noteworthy aspects of the leak include Mii Fighter costumes for Zero, Isabelle, Megaman.exe, Heihachi and Akira. Click image to view in full screen  
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 10:02 pm
One of Activision's E3 surprises may have been spoiled. PureXbox has obtained screenshots for a new Transformers "brawler" game called Transformers: Devastation, which will reportedly be announced at the big-time industry event next week in Los Angeles.  The leaked Devastation screenshots reveal it will have cel-shaded graphics, which is a pretty striking departure from last year's Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. No developer was named in the report. As for platforms, the site mentions Xbox 360 and Xbox One. But bear in mind that PureXbox is an Xbox site, and that recent Transformers titles were multiplatform games. The site also points out that the Devastation images bear a resemblance to Bayonetta and Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance developer Platinum Games' recent Legend of Korra title. Could Devastation be Platinum's mysterious E3 announcement? It's too early to say, but with E3 right around the corner, we may soon find out. E3 kicks off Sunday evening with Bethesda's briefing and runs all week. We'll have complete coverage of the event at our dedicated E3 page.
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 08:30 pm
I'm Not There.
There were a lot exciting new upcoming games and accessories that gamers were hoping to hear more about at E3 2015. However, a good number of developers and publishers have already announced that some of their biggest titles wont be appearing at this year's big event. Here's a full list of everything that has been confirmed so far to not be at E3 2015.
Scalebound
Microsoft confirmed that Platinum Games' Xbox One exclusive title Scalebound has been pushed to appear at this year's Gamecom conference. The game was first announced at E3 2014, but no other details have been revealed since. | Platforms: Xbox One
Crackdown
Microsoft confirmed that the newest entry in Crackdown series been pushed to appear at this year's Gamescom conference as well. Crackdown was first announced alongside Scalebound at E3 2014. | Platforms: Xbox One
The Legend of Zelda for Wii U
Nintendo's upcoming The Legend of Zelda game for the Wii U will not be appearing at E3 2015. The news was confirmed via Nintendo's Twitter account following the announcement of the game's delay by series producer Eiji Aonuma. | Platforms: Wii U
Nintendo NX, Mobile, and Quality of Life
Nintendo disclosed during a meeting with investors that it would not be sharing any details about the NX, its next gaming console, at E3 2015. The company stated that it does not plan to fully reveal the console until 2016. Furthermore, Nintendo stated that they would not be divulging further information about its plans for mobile or quality of life tech at E3 2015 as well.
Titanfall 2
Respawn Entertainment has ruled out the possibility of an appearance of Titanfall 2 at E3 2015. Studio head Vince Zampella confirmed the news on his Twitter when he said that the company would not be showing anything this year. | Platform: TBA
Final Fantasy XV
JRPG fans who were looking to see more of the much anticipated Final Fantasy XV will unfortunately have to wait until after E3 2015. The game's director Hajime Tabata announced that they were instead planning to unveil more about the game at this year's Gamescom conference in August. | Platforms: PS4, Xbox One
Quantum Break
The time-based third person shooter Quantum Break will not be showing at this year's E3 2015. Like many others on this list, Remedy Entertainment also decided to reveal more information at Gamescom 2015. Platforms: Xbox One
Minecraft: Story Mode - A Telltale Games Series
This Telltale Games produced series, based on the immensely popular Minecraft game, will not be appearing alongside the company's other E3 offerings this year. Telltale Games' director of PR Job J Stauffer confirmed the news via Twitter. However, he teased the game could possibly be appearing at another convention this summer. | Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360, PS VIta, PC, Mac, iOS, Android.
ViveVR
There will be no big announcements at E3 2015 about Valve's and HTC's contribution to the virtual reality headset pool, Vive VR. This was confirmed when Valve told publication GamesBeat that they would not be taking any meetings at E3 for any of its upcoming games or products. However, we are likely to see the ViveVR headsets around E3 seeing as development kits were recently sent out to some developers.
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 05:30 pm
THE BIG STUFF:PS4 Outsells Xbox One in May: After the Xbox One beat the PS4 in April, Sony took back the top spot in May, becoming the top-selling console in the United States for the month, according to NPD data. As you could have probably guessed, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt was the best-selling game. E3 2015 Rumors: Dark Souls III? A new Metroid? The Last Guardian? Check out our roundup of all the big rumors here. Final Oculus Rift Model and More Revealed: During Oculus VR's first-ever E3 conference this week, Oculus revealed the final Oculus Rift model and a lot more. Check out some of the top stories below. THE OTHER STUFF:Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare's Supremacy DLC, the game's third add-on, won't be exclusive to Xbox for much longer. Activision this week announced that the DLC will arrive for PlayStation consoles and PC on July 2. All Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare DLC is released first on Xbox. If Jurassic Park were an 8-bit game, it might look like this. Did you back the Bard's Tale IV Kickstarter? If you pledged at least $20, you're getting free games--and not just any free games, but the first three games in the Bard's Tale series. Nice! Looking for more Halo 5: Guardians details? Game Informer has you covered. Check out this excellent video interview featuring insight from key designers at 343 Industries. They talk about how they're advancing the series formula and tease big plans for E3 next week.  You probably never asked for it, but it's happening. Sega has announced a limited-time in-game event for its endless runner Sonic Dash, which will see the Angry Birds franchise meet the famous hedgehog. Like many other AAA games, it now looks like Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain will have microtransactions. That's according to a new report, which you can read here. What were the top "trending" games of May on YouTube? You probably could have guessed it, but The Witcher 3 came out on top. The next entry, however, may surprise you: Life is Strange. See all ten here. Sony's game-streaming service PlayStation Now continues to grow. This week, the service expanded to its first non-Sony device: Samsung Smart TVs. Porsches are coming to Forza Horizon 2. The appropriately titled Porsche Expansion, released this week on Xbox One, adds ten new Porsche models to the game. Get a full rundown here. Remember that Batman vs. Superman movie trailer? Well, it's now been remade in everyone's favorite place to remake things: Grand Theft Auto V. Check out the excellent remake below. Just Cause developer Avalanche Studios has named a new CEO. In fact, the studio has never had a CEO before, but now Pim Holfve, from the developer's Expansive Worlds team, is taking on the job. Here's a funny video of teenagers playing Contra--or at least trying! Geralt from The Witcher 3 is already a mighty powerful man. But this new invincibility glitch, a sort of "God mode," truly shows us another side of him altogether. Watch the video here. What Double Fine game is founder Tim Schafer the most proud of? The answer may surprise you: Double Fine Happy Action Theater . Read his full interview at GamesRadar. Grand Theft Speed. It's a video recreation of the new Need for Speed's announcement trailer in Grand Theft Auto V. Watch the video below and let us know what you think. Boston-based indie developer Deep End Games has released a mysterious new video for its upcoming horror game Perception, in which you play as a blind woman. With 14 days to go, Perception still needs to raise around $47,000 on Kickstarter. Check out the campaign page for more. A new update for mobile game Final Fantasy: Record Keeper was released this week, introducing a host of new content and more. Check out a roundup of the content, courtesy of Square Enix, below. - Break the level cap and prepare to face tougher foes
- Customize characters like never before with the new Record Materia abilities
- Earn rewards by accepting quests
- Change the battle speed whenever you want--even mid-battle. Slow things down to plan a next move, or speed it up to charge through the enemies
- Learn more about each Boss before entering a dungeon to pick your party accordingly
- Roaming Warriors help players summon friends into battle to aid you in tricky encounters
A live bear in a game developer's office? I don't think anything more needs to be said. Here's a teaser for FIFA 16; expect the full reveal at EA's E3 briefing next week.
There is a new Alone in the Dark game and it's available now. Atari this week launched Alone in the Dark: Illumination for PC, which is now on Steam at a special discount through June 22. iOS and Android app Band has released a new version, 4.0, that, among other things, allows users to make their groups "public" so they can meet new players and sync up with other guild and clan members. Read more about it here. Indie game enthusiast company iam8bit is hosting a "retro video game-themed art extravaganza" to celebrate its 10th anniversary. It will be held June 18 in Los Angeles to coincide with E3. Get more details here. Here's the first trailer for Afro Samurai 2. Let us know what you think in the comments below. Video game rental company Redbox is expanding its current-generation offerings. The company this week announced that it will offer Xbox One and PlayStation 4 games at all of its 35,000 kiosks nationwide. Read more about the news here. Looks like we're getting a new Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain trailer at E3 next week. Nice! Check out a teaser in the video below. Have a great weekend--E3 starts tomorrow!
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 06:12 am
Valve has announced the first part of its Dota 2 Reborn beta, which introduces a new interface, new engine, and Custom Games. Detailed on the Dota 2 website, the Reborn beta is broken into three parts, with the first part featuring a new interface being revealed today. Information on Custom Games will be unveiled "early next week," while details on the game's new engine and open beta will follow "later that week."  The first part of the Reborn beta updates the in-game dashboard, which includes the feature to merge two parties of players, use voice-chat in the dashboard and during the loading screen, and an activity feed where players can see their friends' accomplishments. The hero browser has also been updated, and includes a feature where players can demo a hero quickly and try out their abilities or practice their last-hitting. On the spectator side, Dota 2's own broadcasting feature, DotaTV, is being changed. Streams will be able to hit 1080p at 60fps, and players can share and write their own descriptions on matches. Finally, the game's tutorials will be changed to be provide better ways to teach the game's mechanics. Dota 2 was first released in 2013. Check out our review of the game here, where it scored a nine out of ten.
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 05:44 am
Of all the major virtual reality headsets, Valve and HTC's Vive is still relatively unknown. Valve has been somewhat secretive about its upcoming SteamVR platform and how the player will interact with it. However, a new article from Ars Technica sheds some light on what Valve is doing to differentiate itself from its competitors. In the article, the company reiterates its promise to completely eliminate motion sickness and nausea. Motion sickness is one of the biggest problems with virtual reality headsets; the promise of early Oculus Rift prototypes was sometimes overshadowed by user nausea and vertigo. Most people accept motion sickness as an inherent possibility with VR, no matter what the quality of the hardware is, but Valve is aiming for no possibility at all.  That's why the company is helping a team develop a set of sensors that allows the player to walk around naturally, as opposed to using a controller to move a character in a virtual space. Developer Owlchemy Labs is assisting in this process. Alex Schwartz of Owlchemy says that this is integral to his studio's--and Valve's--goals for the Vive. "People instantly think, 'Well, the Oculus said you'll probably be seated, so just hit a button and drive forward,'" he explains. "Cockpit games are gonna be huge, surely. But personally, the direction Owlchemy's taking is a no-nausea approach, period, full stop... Properly designed games in the Vive will get zero percent of the populace sick." To assist in this process, motion controllers will be "standard and required" for the Vive. This is in direct contrast with Oculus, whose own newly revealed Touch motion controllers will be optional for the headset. It seems that Valve is doubling down on making its headset as immersive as possible, rather than just a 3D head-tracking device for playing normal games. Next week is E3, but Valve has already stated that it will be taking the show off and saving its announcements for later. In the meantime, you can read up on all of the reveals from Oculus' press conference yesterday, and keep an eye on GameSpot for impressions and news about VR during the coming week.
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 05:30 am
 Elder Scrolls Online launches broken on consoles, YouTube want to compete with Twitch, Destiny expansion details leak, and Oculus Rift info abounds!
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 01:22 am
Blizzard will use Heroes of the Storm esports events this summer to test possible ban systems for the newly released MOBA, according to director Dustin Browder. In response to a question on Twitter about plans to add bans to Team League, the game's most competitive mode, Browder had an encouraging answer. Blizzard "will experiment with some ban ideas in some esport events this summer. Will explore which ban system works best for us."  Beyond that, he didn't offer any details on what those systems might look like, or how soon one might be implemented in the game. Ban systems are commonplace in MOBAs, particularly in their more competitive modes, where they're considered essential. They allow teams to block certain characters from being used by the other team; this can be important for preventing certain strategies from being leveraged, or to simply stop someone from playing a character they're especially good with. But, like so many other MOBA conventions--last-hitting, buying items, individuals having their own experience--Heroes of the Storm doesn't offer characters to be banned, at least at this point. Blizzard recently announced a major Heroes of the Storm event called the Eternal Conflict that will see the game's updates focused on new Diablo content. The Crusader class (known as Johanna in HotS) from Diablo III was added earlier this month, and the Butcher is coming soon along with a new Diablo-themed map.
By Anonymous on Jun 13, 2015 01:15 am
In 2006, developer Outerlight released an expanded and improved version of a Half-Life 2 mod. Called The Ship, it features players trying to avoid others while seeking out their target to assassinate. It's similar to Assassin's Creed multiplayer, but it forces you to also monitor needs like food and water while also avoiding guards and cameras. It's now approaching ten years since its original release, so the game's new owner, Blazing Griffin, has announced that it is making an HD remake of the game. Since The Ship is already on PC and can be played at full 1080p resolution, it's probable that this remake will go into depth to make it look significantly better. You can check out the short teaser below: The developer hasn't given any specifics about what will be improved, but it says that players can expect it in early 2016. It also says that The Ship: HD is the beginning of an expansion of the franchise. A blog post explains, "Much of the work being carried out for The Ship: HD will also contribute to future projects. We're committed to recreating the experience that fans of The Ship had when they first played the game and look forward to working with the community to this end." Did you ever play The Ship? Are you excited for an HD remake? Let us know in the comments.
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