If you'd rather build cities with a controller than a keyboard, here's some good news: Cities: Skylines is making its console debut on Xbox One on April 21.
The SimCity-inspired city building and management game has become a much-loved title for more than a million players and a big success for publisher Paradox. It was the company's fastest-selling game ever when it launched in 2015, and now it is expanding beyond the PC, Mac, and Linux releases.
The Xbox One release of Cities: Skylines also includes the game's first DLC expansion, After Dark, which gives players access to new transportation options, nightlife, tourist attractions, and city services to accommodate your citizen's night time activities.
Meanwhile, another DLC expansion for the game is on the way for PC. Mass Transit will bring even more transportation options to the game and offer news ways to get across town by land, sea, and air. There's no official release date yet, but you can get a preview by watching the announcement trailer here.
It is unclear what the Tweet is hinting at. One possibility could be a message projected on the screen seen in the video. The message reads, "King's Row uprising entering into record seven years ago. Security clearance required: confidential." The in-game map King's Row reportedly had aesthetic changes made in Overwatch's public test realm server alongside a recent update, though these were not noted in any update notes.
In other Overwatch news, game director Jeff Kaplan has said the game could get a map editor one day. "We are extremely open-minded about releasing a map editor for Overwatch someday," he said. "But because Overwatch was made with a brand new engine, this is not a small task or one which can happen any time soon."
Continued support is partly why we love Overwatch here at GameSpot--we awarded it our Game of the Year for 2016.
Hideo Kojima is looking a little different in a recent Twitter post; the iconic video game producer has been made into a Lego character after he tweeted about The Lego Batman Movie, out in theaters now.
Kojima was one of several people immortalized in Lego form by Warner Bros. in Japan. He had tweeted several times about The Lego Batman Movie and included it in his monthly film recommendations.
2/2 It depicts deeply on his aloofness & his birth trauma. Only LEGO movie could have done for showing BATMAN's real nature. Masterpiece! pic.twitter.com/6oZes2pV3e
Now a confirmed Batman fan, Kojima is also famous for his work on several video game franchises, especially the Metal Gear series, which he created. In 2015 he left Konami, where he'd worked for 30 years, to found his own studio Kojima Productions.
Kojima has partnered with Sony on an upcoming PlayStation 4 game, Death Stranding, but its plot is still shrouded in mystery. Kojima says it will be an open-world action game that gives players a lot of freedom, with an online play "different...than anything we've seen before."
Just as there were a lot of cosplayers dressing up as Marvel Comics characters at WonderCon, a bunch of DC Comics characters were also seen. Take a look at the different costumes created. Can you name all the characters?
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has released a new gameplay video for Injustice 2, the fighting game starring DC's iconic cast of heroes and villains. It focuses on Selina Kyle, better known as Catwoman.
Selina looks to be rather quick on her feet, which is expected, as she's shown leaping around the stage clawing away at Harley Quinn. She also summons a feline companion to distract her opponents and puts her whip to good use by grabbing her enemy from a distance and flinging them around.
Catwoman also hops on her motorbike and uses her whip to drag Harley behind her, which looks very painful. See Catwoman in action in the video above. Warner Bros. has also included a bit about the role Selina plays in the upcoming fighting game's story.
"Consistently walking the line between hero and villain, Selina Kyle's pilfering past as Catwoman prevents Batman from ever placing his full trust in her. As the ashes of the Regime give rise to the sinister Society, the Caped Crusader must once again speculate where this thieving feline's loyalties lie."
For the entirety of my two hours playing Agents of Mayhem, I had one question on my mind: Why isn't this a Saints Row game? It's an open-world third-person shooter from Volition, the same studio behind all four of the outrageous games. It has a cartoony art style, a rude sense of humor, and a squad of misfit agents who aren't quite the Good Guys. Sound familiar?
It turns out Agents of Mayhem is considered part of the wider Saints Row universe, but Volition insists this is a new IP and a fresh start for the developer. "At this point we thought it was just time to explore another avenue, [and] get something else that we really wanted to get at out there," producer Kate Nelson told me. "So it was a similar direction for us in terms of tone and humor, because that's what we really like, and we want everybody laughing along in our games.
"We started with our 'special sauce' at Volition; we like to be known for the tone and humor that came across in a lot of the Saints Row games, so we wanted to have a game along those lines."
Much of Agents of Mayhem's aesthetic and tone takes inspiration from Saturday morning cartoons: it's reminiscent of Transformers, Power Rangers, and other animated shows I used to watch as a kid--our squad of anti-heroes even have their own cheesy, guitar-laden theme tune (skip to 1:30 in the video above).
"A lot of the initial concepts of the game came from '80s nostalgia," says Nelson. "Saturday morning cartoons, that kind of vibe. We like the idea of taking your action figures, throwing them together, and seeing what happens."
But this cartoon, as you'd expect from Volition, isn't for children. The game contains an arsenal of weapons, characters swear profusely, and talk of sensitive subjects such as sex and alcohol is frequent. It certainly earns its M for Mature rating.
The tone could have felt out of place--lines like "Those robots were weak ass" would feel incongruous and crass in most games, after all--but in the context of Agents of Mayhem's world, it works. Volition has built a world that feels cohesive not because it is a particularly great sandbox--in fact, Mayhem's future-Seoul setting mostly looked bland and felt repetitive--but because the cartoon style pervades every inch of the game. The writing, character art, anime-inspired cutscenes, ridiculous abilities, and oversized weapons add to the sense that you're in some secret adult version of Cartoon Network your parents never told you about.
In combat, enemies are dumb but plentiful, as they simply swarm straight toward you until you take out every single one. The twist comes from having a trio of heroes to switch between. At the start of each mission, I could choose to take into battle any three of the preview build's nine characters, each of which has their own special abilities and unique personalities. My favorite was Daisy, a Chicago skater who came equipped with a giant minigun and a chip on her shoulder against authority figures--which led to some entertaining conversations between the teammates.
Switching from one character to another--which causes your current body to dissolve into thin air and the next to drop into their place--is as simple as tapping right or left on the d-pad, lending combat a snappy pace. The strengths and weaknesses of each agent means that you'll need to keep changing in order to attack different sorts of enemies. Daisy, for example, is useful against swarms of weak soldiers thanks to her minigun and its zero-cooldown special ability. Meanwhile Oni--a former Yakuza hitman--is armed with a silenced pistol that's perfect for pinpoint headshots. The swapping mechanic is welcome: without it I fear combat would too often veer towards gratuitous chaos, but there's just about enough here--in combat and in their charismatic dialogue--to keep things fresh.
All this would make Agents of Mayhem the perfect multiplayer shooter. Multiple heroes strong or weak against certain types of enemy, each with their own distinctive personality and weapon set, each working well or not so well with other agents; even in the current build, you can unlock gun and character skins to show off your abilities.
Except there's no-one to show off to. Despite seemingly being perfectly suited to squad-based multiplayer in the same vein as Overwatch or Battleborn, Agents of Mayhem is single-player only.
Despite seemingly being perfectly suited to squad-based multiplayer, Agents of Mayhem is single-player only.
"We really wanted to explore that single-player experience," explains Nelson. "Having that big bad guy and having your team of heroes swapping in and out. The swap mechanic makes it feel like you are your own team. We love the idea of mixing and matching your own heroes, and each hero can actually be built in multiple different ways, because you can switch out their special abilities [and] you can change their passive abilities."
When I asked if multiplayer could be added to the game after its August 15 (August 18 in Europe) launch, Nelson replied, "We're always looking for future possibilities for features, but this game is a single-player game."
As a result, Agents of Mayhem felt like something of a missed opportunity. Short, quick multiplayer rounds where you swap heroes frequently--and witness them badmouthing your friends' characters--could have cultivated some unique and hilarious moments. Instead, we have what could be a somewhat unremarkable shooter that, while undoubtedly containing its fair share of wacky laughs and satisfying kills, doesn't look to be innovating sufficiently to set it apart from its own predecessors.
Batman: Arkham VR, the first-person Dark Knight experience that was until now PSVR-exclusive, is coming to rival VR headsets Oculus Rift and HTC Vive. The new versions will launch on April 25, a little over six months after the game launched on PlayStation 4.
"Bringing Batman to VR was a very rewarding experience for us," said Sefton Hill, creative director at Rocksteady. "The Dark Knight has always been an incredible character to work with due to his psychological depth, so it's really exciting to use this immersive medium to delve deeper into his psyche than ever before. We're thrilled that PC players can finally wear the cowl for themselves and take on the role of the world's greatest detective with the addition of the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift versions."
To celebrate the news, Rocksteady has released a new trailer. Take a look for yourself below.
Publisher Warner Bros. has confirmed that the new versions will be compatible with both Oculus Touch and the Vive controllers. The game will also support standard gamepads on PC, including the Steam controller, Dualshock 4, and Xbox One controller.
In lieu of a standard demo, Dishonored 2 will soon receive a free trial letting players sample the early portion of the game.
The trial launches this Thursday, April 6, on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It provides full access to the game's first three missions--a decent-sized chunk of the game--and lets you play as either of the two playable characters, Emily and Corvo.
Should you play the trial and then decide to purchase the full game, your save data will carry over, allowing you to pick up your progress from where you left off.
When it arrives on Thursday, you'll find the demo on the game's respective Steam, PlayStation Store, and Xbox Store pages. For an idea of what to expect, check out GameSpot's Dishonored 2 review.
[Update] Konami has released a statement in response to Maradona's claim. As reported by Kotaku, the Japanese company has said Maradona's likeness has been used properly.
"At this time, there have been news that in Winning Eleven 2017 (international title: PES 2017 Pro Evolution Soccer) there is one player that is being used without permission; however, our company is using [this player] appropriately, with the basis of the license within the contract."
[Original story] Legendary ex-footballer Diego Maradona has said he's suing PES 2017 publisher Konami for using his likeness without his permission.
In a post on his official Facebook page, the ex-Argentina and Barcelona star--considered by many to be the greatest footballer ever--said he "heard yesterday that the Japanese company Konami uses my image for its game PES 2017."
"My lawyer Matias Morla will initiate the corresponding legal actions," the statement continues, before concluding, "I hope this is not another scam."
Maradona's image is used in PES 2017's myClub mode, in which players work to build a dream team of both current and ex-pros. GameSpot has contacted Konami for a statement.
As a footballer, Maradona was considered the player of his generation, with a professional career spanning 21 years from 1976 to 1997. He twice broke the world record transfer fee, won countless trophies, and was deemed FIFA's Player of the Century in 2000.
He later went on to manage his home country in the 2010 World Cup, though he could not guide a strong Argentina team past the quarter-finals.
In other PES 2017 news, Data Pack 3.0 was recently released, introducing visual enhancements for over 100 players, eight classic Borussia Dortmund kits, a bunch of new boot designs, additional pitch-side hoardings, and the new Adidas ball that will be used in the 2016/2017 Champions League final.
We enjoyed the alternative ball-kicking game here at GameSpot; critic Nathan Ditum awarded it an 8/10. For more, check out our full PES 2017 review.
Insomniac Games' PlayStation 4-exclusive Spider-Man title will be released in 2017, according to Ryan Penagos, vice president and executive editor of Marvel Digital Media.
In a livestream, which was captured by Reddit user GamingSince95, Penagos was talking about Marvel's recent video game output and said "there's even more on the horizon for 2017 like Spider-Man coming to PlayStation 4 and Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite coming to Xbox One, PS4, and PC."
Insomniac's Spider-Man title was announced during E3 2016 but as of yet Insomniac, Sony, and Marvel have not officially announced a release date for the game.
Marvel Studios and Sony Pictures have partnered for Spider-Man: Homecoming, a new movie which is set to hit cinemas in July. Insomniac's game isn't tied into this movie, but would no doubt benefit from being released this year. However, as previously stated, an official release date has not yet been specified for the game.
Spider-Man the game casts players as the iconic web-slinger in a completely original story. It takes place at a time when Peter Parker is "experienced" and "more masterful at fighting crime" in New York.
"From traversing with parkour and utilizing the environment, to new combat and blockbuster set pieces, it's Spider-Man unlike any you've played before," reads a line from the game's description.
Spider-Man, which is a working title for the PlayStation 4 game, is the first licensed game Insomniac has ever made. It is known most for the Ratchet and Clank series.
Volition, the developer behind the Saint's Row series, has released a new trailer for its next game, Agents of Mayhem. Publisher Deep Silver has also announced the game will released on August 15 in the US and August 18 in Europe.
The trailer provides a look at some over-the-top action, which looks to be in the same vein as Saint's Row: The Third and Saint's Row 4. The setup for all this is the game takes place in a distant future in which "the only hope for governments and global corporations ... are a group of corporately funded super agents called the Agents of Mayhem."
It seems the Agents of Mayhem are all about saving the world by destroying most of it. The trailer leans into the A-Team vibe by using the music from the classic TV series and there's also a nod to Knight Rider too.
Players take control of a squad of three agents, each of which have their own unique skills. All of the heroes aren't exactly "good," according to the initial report. Naturally, there will be an plenty of different guns, gadgets, and abilities to experiment with.
Agents of Mayhem will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The game is not in the works for Nintendo Switch. Asked about a possible Switch port on Twitter, Volition said, "There are no current plans to release on Switch."
"We've received quite a bit of feedback, some of it positive and some of it critical," the company said. "That feedback is an important part of our ongoing support of the game, and we can't wait to share more of our immediate plans with you on Tuesday, April 4."
BioWare's statement goes on to say that developers are "working around the clock to gather information and plan out solutions to improve and build on Mass Effect: Andromeda."
In our review, critic Scott Butterworth said Andromeda "feels like a vision half-fulfilled."
"It contains a dizzying amount of content," he explained, "but the quality fluctuates wildly." Read more in our full Mass Effect: Andromeda review.
You can read the full top 10 sales chart below, courtesy of sales monitor Chart-Track. Note this table does not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.
Wrestlemania 33 took place in Orlando on April 2, and it featured a plethora of matches over the course of the six and a half hour show (You can check out just the results here). Here is our ranking of each of the matches, from worst to best.
There are Wrestlemania spoilers ahead.
13. The Undertaker vs. Roman Reigns
While the main event of Wrestlemania featured the final match of The Undertaker, both men were winded, and it dragged on way too long. One of the highlights of the match was when Reigns was beating down Taker with a chair.
12. John Cena & Nikki Bella vs. The Miz & Maryse
While this match had the best build up on the entire card, the actual fight was short and nothing more than a showcase of Cena and Bella. However, the aftermath was wonderful as Cena proposed to his longtime girlfriend in the ring.
11. Alexa Bliss vs. Smackdown Women's Roster
This could have been a great match, since there was a lot of talent involved. However, it ended in under six minutes. On the plus side, Naomi got to reclaim the Smackdown Women's Championship.
10. Brock Lesnar vs. Goldberg
The third meeting between Lesnar and Goldberg seemed like a repeat of the first two matches, but very quickly, Lesnar dominated his opponent. While this was the longest fight between the two, it lasted just short of five minutes.
9. Baron Corbin vs. Dean Ambrose
The battle for the Intercontinental Championship was a fight of power vs. speed. There was a nice balance to the match, and a few memorable spots, like Corbin reversing Ambrose's rope-rebound move and the End of Days reversal. It was a nice cap to the Kickoff Show.
8. Seth Rollins vs. Triple H
A hurt Seth Rollins took on Triple H in a brutal battle, which felt a lot like a passing of the torch to Rollins. The whole match was about Rollins trying to overcome his injury to beat one of the people in charge of the company. It had some great storytelling and a satisfying finish.
7. Andre The Giant Memorial Battle Royal
Battle Royals, like this one, have a tough job. It's hard to have a great match when there are so many different stories to tell in the ring. Right off the bat, fans got a surprise when the two biggest guys in the ring, Braun Strowman and Big Show, were eliminated early. We did get a celebrity spot from Rob Gronkowski, which helped Mojo Rawley get the win. It worked for the match, and overall, this match ended up being a bit better than expected.
6. Bray Wyatt vs. Randy Orton
The WWE Championship match was bizarre. During the match, the arena went dark and the wrestling mat had a video projected on it featuring worms, maggots, and roaches. This match cemented the mysterious and mystical side of Bray Wyatt. While Randy Orton winning wasn't what fans had wanted, overall, it was a good--yet untraditional--match.
5. Bayley vs. Charlotte vs. Sasha Banks vs. Nia Jax
If anything, the Raw Women's Championship match really help cement Nia Jax as an unstoppable force, early on. It took the combined efforts of Bayley, Charlotte, and Sasha Banks to take Jax out. There were some great spots during the match, including Bayley doing the Randy Savage elbow drop off the top rope.
4. Shane McMahon vs. AJ Styles
While many fans weren't happy with the booking of this match, it blew everyone away. This was a fight that went back and forth. Shane McMahon and AJ Styles told an engaging story that built towards some awesome high spots, like McMahon doing a Shooting Star Press. It was one of McMahon's best matches, even with the loss.
3. Neville vs. Austin Aries
There has never been a better Kickoff Show match than Neville vs. Austin Aries. The match may have set the bar a little too high though. What made this cruiserweight match work so well is that it had the pacing and feel of a match between two bigger stars. It was a really interesting juxtaposition. The highlight was the Super-Frankensteiner Aries pulled off on Neville.
2. The Hardy Boyz vs. Cesaro & Sheamus vs. Big Cass & Enzo vs. Gallows & Anderson
The addition of the Hardy Boyz to this match upped the anticipation for the fight. They did not disappoint. It was great to see the tag team back at WWE, and they proved why they are the "go to" guys for a ladder match. In addition, Cesaro and Sheamus did some great work as well.
1. Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens
Finally, the best match of the evening was Chris Jericho vs. Kevin Owens for the United States Championship. While these two always put on a great show, this match exceeded expectations. The build up was near perfect, and the spot of the back and forth counters was one of the highlights of the match, which was a highlight reel on its own.
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