By Anonymous on Jun 19, 2015 12:09 am
The Halo 5: Guardians collector's edition comes with a special statue, and now we know what it looks like. Amazon has updated its product page for the game, revealing the statue in full. It follows the theme of the game, depicting the conflict between Master Chief and Spartan Locke.  The nice-looking statue was designed by TriForce, creator of all manner of epic video game-themed toys. The Halo 5 Collector's Edition, which costs $250, also comes with the following: - Guardian model by Metal Earth
- Uniquely-designed Spartan themed SteelBook
- Warzone REQ Bundle: 14 Premium Requisition packs
- Spartan Locke's Classified Orders and the Halo: The Fall of Reach - Animated Series
- Xbox Live Gold 14-day Trial
E3 2015 has brought quite a lot of news about Halo 5, which arrives October 27. Check out some of the big stories and a video from the show floor below.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:53 pm
This year's Madden game will have women in the stands for the first time in series history. Madden NFL 16 features a host of improvements to player movement and behavior, graphical fidelity, and apparently gender representation in crowds. According to an interview with Madden developers on GameSpot's E3 stage, this year's installment adds females to the people filling the stadiums, something that no other Madden had done before. This follows the earlier announcement that FIFA 16 will add female soccer teams. "We're excited about FIFA adding women players, but we wouldn't let them steal all the thunder," a Madden developer said. "So we've added women to our crowds." It's surprising that women hadn't been added before, but this is still a good step in reaching greater representation in games. Madden NFL 16 launches on August 25 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360, and PlayStation 3. Check back on GameSpot for all things Madden as we get closer to its release date.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:44 pm
Virtual and augmented reality has been a major talking point at E3 2015 this week--Microsoft and Sony have new demos to show for their HoloLens and Morpheus headsets on the show floor. But the third platform holder, Nintendo, doesn't. And now a top executive at the company has chimed in on the subject.  In a new interview with Polygon, Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime says the current state of virtual reality is "not fun" or social, two requirements that need to be met before Nintendo gets onboard. "We have knowledge of the technical space, and we've been experimenting with this for a long, long time," Fils-Aime said. "What we believe is that, in order for this technology to move forward, you need to make it fun and you need to make it social." "I haven't walked the floor, so I can't say in terms of what's on the floor today, but at least based on what I've seen to date, it's not fun, and it's not social. It's just tech." Nintendo fans will remember that the company experimented with commercial virtual reality hardware in 1995 with the Virtual Boy. This product ultimately failed, and Nintendo hasn't tried again since. Looking ahead, Nintendo's next platform, the NX, is currently in development. Nintendo did not talk about NX this week at E3, instead opting to begin discussing the platform sometime in 2016. As for what Nintendo did announce at E3 this week, check out our roundup of all the big news. What do you make of Fils-Aime's comments about virtual reality? Let us know in the comments below.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:38 pm
Killzone developer Guerrilla Games always wanted the lead in its new PlayStation 4 game Horizon: Zero Dawn to be a woman--but there was a lot of discussion internally about this decision. PlayStation Worldwide Studios president Shuhei Yoshida said in a new interview that Sony wondered if it would be "risky" to launch such a major project with a female protagonist. "She's a female lead character," he said in an interview with Polygon. "That has always been the vision by the team, but we had a discussion. Is it risky to do a female character?"  There was so much discussion inside of Sony about Horizon having a female lead that the company hired a marketing team to conduct focus testing for the character, along with the game's other standout features. "The concern came after the game was in development," Yoshida explained. "We started to show it to many more people internally and they had questions about it. So we worked with our marketing groups to do this focus testing. We wanted to see how people would react to some of the things: open-world RPG, the set up of machine versus primitive weapons, and the female protagonist. All of those things." Horizon is not the only AAA game in development with a female lead, as DICE's Mirror's Edge Catalyst casts players as the free-running hero Faith. In addition, Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed Syndicate, Dishonored 2, and Call of Duty: Black Ops III give you the option of playing as a woman. For lots more on Horizon, check out GameSpot's preview from E3 and some screenshots in the gallery below.         
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:32 pm
The season pass has become a part of video games, like it or not. More than ever season passes accompany game releases, selling all the DLC for games up front. Not everyone in the industry is on board with this trend, however. Hitman developer IO Interactive believes that this isn't the right way to go about selling extra content. In an interview with VideoGamer.com, studio head Hannes Seifert explained that IO is trying to do something different to encourage players to buy its games. "We think it's wrong to approach players like that because players want to be part of that experience but they don't necessarily want to be ripped off," Seifert said. "What we're going to sell is all of that but it's for a one-price package." The new Hitman game, announced this week at E3, is positioned to be a platform to build upon in the months after its release. Following a substantial initial offering, digital episodes will launch periodically for free. Some of these will be time-sensitive, appearing and then disappearing forever after a certain amount of time. It will launch digitally first in December on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, and later on IO will release a retail disk with all of the additional Hitman content. Keep an eye on GameSpot for all things Hitman in the coming months.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:26 pm
 Check out some of the story, choices and battles in this 15 minute gameplay video of The Banner Saga 2.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 11:05 pm
When you die in No Man's Sky, a Call of Duty-style motivational quote will pop up on screen. We've now learned that, in addition to quotes from science-fiction writers and philosophers, the ambitious PlayStation 4 and PC game will present players with motivational quotes from...Jaden Smith.  Hello Games founder Sean Murray revealed the detail in an interview with GameSpot this week at E3 2015. One of the Jaden Smith quotes featured in the game (there will be more than one) is this gem from May 2013: "How Can Mirrors Be Real If Our Eyes Aren't Real." Murray explained that Hello Games wanted to talk about the Jaden Smith motivational quotes during the game's showing Monday evening at Sony's E3 briefing, but Sony nixed the idea. Instead, they went with a Carl Sagan quote, which is probably more appropriate, but a lot less fun. As for why Jaden Smith quotes are featured in No Man's Sky in the first place, Murray said only featuring quotes from scientists and scholars might have led people to perceive the game as being too pretentious. For lots more on No Man's Sky, which we recently learned will launch for PS4 and PC on the same day, check out GameSpot's stage show interview with Murray below.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 10:40 pm
 Greg & Nick give an Oscar-caliber performance breaking down the Uncharted 4 demo at E3 2015 and re-enacting certain scenes.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 10:35 pm
Retailer GameStop has praised Microsoft's decision to offer backward compatibility on Xbox One. Speaking with GameSpot today at E3 2015, director of merchandising Eric Bright said the new feature will "breathe new life" into Xbox 360 games--no doubt a nice thing for a company in the business of selling games.  "Microsoft, at this E3, decided to introduce backward compatibility into their system. That's obviously something people are looking for," Bright said. "And GameStop will be ready, whether you're looking to purchase Xbox 360 games or trade yours in, we'll be there." "I think it breathes whole new life into Xbox 360 games that possibly consumers may not have thought about before," he added. "A huge catalog of your favorites will be available on the Xbox One." Xbox One backward compatibility should also help "ease the transition" for people who are on the fence about upgrading to an Xbox One, Bright explained. "If you're an Xbox 360 owner and you're worried about transitioning up to an Xbox One, now with backward compatibility, you'll see more and more of your favorite titles available on the Xbox One," he said. "It will actually be a boon for Xbox 360 game sales. As people are picking those up, their favorites, maybe they traded in earlier; maybe they were afraid to pick up because they wanted to transition to an Xbox One and were sort of on the fence and waiting," Bright added. "Now, it removes that on-the-fence feeling, that barrier to purchase. You're able to get your Xbox One and have your Xbox 360 games at the exact same time." Microsoft announced Xbox One backward compatibility on Monday morning during the company's E3 briefing. Since then, we've learned the initial list of supported titles and heard what Sony had to say about the announcement. Xbox One backward compatibility is available now for Xbox Preview members, before it rolls out to everyone this fall. At that time, "hundreds" of Xbox 360 games will work natively on Xbox One. You can also write to Microsoft to tell them what game you want to see added to the lineup of supported titles.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 09:33 pm
 Persona 4's much loved music get remixed for this Vita rhythm title.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 09:20 am
 Sweet Tooth faces off against a car with devil horns in this Rocket League gameplay clip from E3 2015.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 09:04 am
 Join Tim Gettys and Greg Miller as they break down the No Man's Sky stage demo shown at E3 2015.
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 03:01 am
Here is what's coming.
E3 2015 has give us dozens of announcements for new games. Here's a complete list of everything that has been confirmed so far.
The Last Guardian
The Last Guardian is finally back on again after being absent from E3 for so many years. We know this technically isn't new, but after such a long absence, we thought it should be added to the list. The game is expected to come out sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4
Shenmue III
Shenmue III. Seriously, this game is happening. Launched on Kickstarter not long after the Sony E3 2015 press conference, the game has already exceeded its $2,000,000 goal. As of writing, it had made $3,028,724 and has 30 days to go. | Platforms: PC, PS4
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Horizon: Zero Dawn is the newest IP by Killzone developers Guerrilla Games. It will launch in 2016. | Platforms: PS4
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
The sequel to South Park: Stick of Truth. No release date has been announced yet. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands takes the series' tactical multiplayer gameplay and places it into an open world. Ubisoft hasn't announced a release date for the game yet. | Platforms: TBA
For Honor
For Honor is the newest IP by Ubisoft Montreal. It currently does not have a release date. | Platforms: TBA
Anno 2205
Anno 2205 is the newest entry in the long running Anno series. It releases November 3, 2015. | Platforms: PC
TrackMania Turbo
TrackMania Turbo is reworked version of the Nintendo DS game of the same name. It is expected to release this November. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Dark Souls III
Souls series designer Hidetaka Miyazaki has returned to develop the third Dark Souls game. It is going to launch Q1 2016. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Mass Effect Andromeda
Announced during the EA Games E3 2015 press conference, Mass Effect Andromeda will be releasing holiday 2016. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Unravel
Unravel is a whimsical new IP by EA Games. It features sidescrolling puzzle-baed gameplay. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes
Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes is a new mobile card game featuring all your favorite characters from the franchise. | Platforms: iOS, Android
World of Final Fantasy
World of Fantasy is a new RPG in the Final Fantasy series that aims to have more mass appeal across different ages. It will launch in 2016. | Platforms: PS4, PS Vita
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Square Enix is finally giving Final Fantasy VII the remake treatment. It currently has no announced release date. | Platforms: PS4
Nier Sequel
Square Enix's Nier is getting a sequel directed by Yosuke Saito and developed by Platinum Games. It will be a PS4 exclusive. No release date has been announced yet.
Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness
After nearly six years, the Star Ocean series is getting a new entry in the form of Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness. It will release sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PS4
Hitman
IO Interactive announced a new Hitman game. Unlike past games in the series, Hitman will be more open ended and will receive content over time similar to an episodic series. It will release on December 8, 2015. | Platforms: PC, PS4, and Xbox One
Kingdom Hearts: Unchained
Square Enix announced the North American release of Kingdom Hearts: Unchained. The game is a mobile title that was previously announced in Japan, but will be coming out in North America as well. It does not have a release date. | Platforms: TBA
Project Setsuna
Square Enix revealed an untitled RPG codenamed Project Setsuna. It is being developed by Tokyo RPG Factory, a new studio focused on making RPGS for Square Enix. It is set to release in 2016. | Platforms: TBA
Lara Croft Go
Tomb Raider Go is a mobile title that will feature turn based gameplay. It has no release date. | Platforms: Unspecified phones and tablets
Dishonored 2
After an early leak, Dishonored 2 was confirmed during Bethesda's E3 2015 press conference. It will release in Spring 2016. | Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Fallout Shelter
Fallout Shelter is a mobile game that puts players in control of their own vault. It's already out now for iOS phones and tablets. | Platforms: iOS, Coming Soon for Android devices
Gears of War 4
Coalition Games revealed Gears of War 4 during the Microsoft E3 2015 press conference. It's expected to launch in 2016. | Platforms: Xbox One
ReCore
ReCore is a new IP developed by Mega Man creator Keiji Inafune and Metrod Prime developers Retro Studios. It has no release date. | Platforms: Xbox One
Planet Coaster
Roller Coaster Tycoon developers Frontier Developments is working on a new Roller Coaster simulator called Planet Coaster. Release date has it set for sometime in 2016. | Platforms: PC
Mario Tennis: Ultra Smash
It's time to dig out your old tennis racket because a new installment of Mario Tennis is coming for the Wii U. It will release holiday season 2015. | Platforms: Wii U
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam
Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam is a crossover between the Mario & Luigi and Paper Mario RPG franchises. It's going to come out Spring 2016. | Platforms: 3DS
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Party
Animal Crossing: Amiibo Party is an Animal Crossing spin-off board game releasing this holiday. | Platforms: Wii U
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes
The Legend of Zelda: Triforce Heroes is the new 3DS successor of The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords. The game is set for a holiday 2015 release date. | Platforms: 2015
Metroid Prime: Federation Force
Metroid Prime: Federation Force is a 4 player co-op bounty hunting game for the 3DS. It's going to release sometime in 2016. | Platforms: 3DS
Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation is a new game based on the classic toy franchise that is being developed by none other than Platinum Games. It will launch later this year. | Platforms: PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360
Ion
Ion is the new game by DayZ creator Dean Hall. It currently has no release date. | Platforms: PC, Xbox One
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
The much rumored Gears of War HD remaster has finally been debunked with the confirmation of Gears of War: Ultimate Edition. It will release on August 25, 2015. | Platforms: PC, Xbox One
Rising Storm 2
Tripwire Interactive announced a new expansion for Rising Storm 2 that takes players into the Vietnam war. It currently has no release date. | Platforms: PC
Pillars of Eternity: White March
White March is the newest expansion for Pillars of Eternity. More new details were announced during the E3 2015 PC Gaming Show press conference. No release date was announced for it. | Platforms: PC
Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns
Guild Wars 2 is getting a new expansion in the form of Heart of Thorns. Currently, it has no confirmed release date. | Platforms: PC
Arma III - Tanoa
Arma III is getting a new terrain to explore with the South Pacific jungles of Tanoa. It will be available in 2016. | Platforms: PC
Heroes of the Storm: Eternal Conflict
Blizzard's MOBA Heroes of the Storm is getting a new expansion called Eternal Conflict. It will feature Diablo content. It's set to release on June 30. | Platforms: PC
The Elder Scrolls Legends
The Elder Scrolls Legends is a free-to-play mobile card game based on the lore of the Elder Scrolls series. It is expected to release later this year. | Platforms: PC, iOS
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 02:15 am
By Anonymous on Jun 18, 2015 01:27 am
Some of the coolest additions to Destiny coming with The Taken King are the new subclasses. With different super moves, skills, grenades, and melee attacks, the subclasses change the way you play.
This is the Hunter's Shadowshot super move, which is a Void bow with the ability to kill an enemy instantly if it connects. It also creates a well that slows and blinds enemies trapped within.
The Shadowshot super move will be very useful in cooperative modes, but in competitive multiplayer it seemed more irritating than effective.
The Shadowshot super move will be very useful in cooperative modes, but in competitive multiplayer it requires a quick reaction to shoot down the enemies trapped inside.
This is the Warlock's new Stormcaller subclass, which lets you shoot lightning bolts out of your hands with the Stormtrance super move. The bolts chain between enemies, too.
It's moderately effective in competitive multiplayer, although it takes patience to kill enemies and leaves you vulnerable while you're shooting lightning bolts. Using it feels like using Destiny's machine guns: they're powerful, but kills are not instantaneous.
This is the Titan's new class, Sunbreaker. It has the most powerful super move of the three: the Hammer of Sol. It gives you a flaming hammer that you can throw to kill enemies.
The Hammer of Sol seemed to be the most effective in competitive multiplayer, letting players kill three to four opponents with ease during each use.
One of the new maps, Crossroads, is reminiscent of Bungie's days with Halo. Teleporters and man cannons highlight this level, letting players move around quickly.
The new Mayhem game mode is crazy, and playing it showcased the differences between the subclasses. Short super move recharge timers make games quick and explosive.
Capture the Flag is finally coming to Destiny in the form of Rift, a game in which you attempt to score a ball with style in the opposing team's goal. If you do a backflip into the goal, you get extra points.
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