By Anonymous on Apr 21, 2017 11:30 pm Take a look at a teaser for GameSpot's latest documentary behind the making of Dawn of War 3, ahead of the video's release on April 26th.
Not content with the extremely successful core entries in the Fast and the Furious series, Universal is reportedly considering a spinoff film starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Statham.
That's according to Deadline, which reports the concept is still in the "early stages." It would be written by Chris Morgan, who's served as a writer for the bulk of the series. The basic concept would be for the two actors' characters to form an "unlikely alliance" in a film, which would bridge the gap until the next Fast movie is released, whenever that might be.
Statham and, in particular, Johnson have become mainstays in the series since their introductions in Fast & Furious 6 and Fast Five, respectively. Johnson and series star/producer Vin Diesel reportedly clashed during the production of the most recent film, The Fate of the Furious. But with that movie breaking global box office records, the two are rumored to have settled their issues and are prepared to work together again on a future entry in the series.
With the launch of Dark Souls III's final expansion, The Ringed City, last month, the complete game is now out in the wild. While no more content will come for the threequel, publisher Bandai Namco has released a new version that includes all previously released DLC. Dark Souls III: The Fire Fades Edition is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, and you can take a look at the launch trailer below.
The collection contains the base game in addition to all the season pass content--so the Ashes of Ariandel and Ringed City expansions are included in the US $50 / £40 / AU $90 price tag. The Fire Fades Edition is available both physically and digitally in the UK and Australia, though it is unclear if the PC version is coming to the US. PC players can, however, purchase the previously released Dark Souls III Deluxe Edition, which includes the base game and the season pass for $85.
In our Ashes of Ariendel review, critic Miguel Concepcion said the expansion "is ultimately a safe addition to Dark Souls III," but he did call it a "fitting extension" with an "impressive final boss." Our Ringed City review, meanwhile, called what could be the final chapter in the Dark Souls story "a worthy conclusion to a storied franchise."
In addition to announcing new DLC, Konami today released a free update for Nintendo Switch launch game Super Bomberman R that dramatically improves its frame rate and adds new content.
While the patch notes remain fairly vague, stating only that the "frame rate of the entire game has been improved," players (including one at Destructoid) have reported a marked improvement in performance. It's unclear at this point if it now runs at 60 FPS, but whatever the case, you should be able to now enjoy a much smoother experience.
That also applies to online play; in matches where everyone has a good connection, latency has been reduced--or, as the patch notes put it, "less lags are likelier to happen."
Other changes include control improvements, lowering the difficulty of the Beginner and Normal settings, and removing the Gem cost after continuing in Story mode a "certain number of times." The shop also now has new accessories and four new Versus stages (pictured above), but you'll need a fair amount of in-game currency to unlock them. The full patch notes follow at the bottom of this story.
Konami has also announced new content is on the way themed around some of its other games, Famitsu reports. Characters based on Castlevania's Simon Belmont, Silent Hill's Pyramid Head, and Gradius's Vic Viper are all coming to Super Bomberman R, although a release date or possible price for these wasn't shared. We did, however, get the images above (via Destructoid) that provide some idea of what they may look like.
Super Bomberman R 1.3 Update Patch Notes
Four new VS stages have been added to the shop (White Cross, Lagoon, Max Speed, Power Zone).
Two new series of accessories have been added to the shop (Crowns, Bombs).
The frame rate of the entire game has been improved. We also made slight adjustments and improved the controls as well.
Less lags are likelier to happen when every participant in the Online Battle have good network connection.
If you want to find opponents with good connection, set Other > Basic Settings > Network Settings to the very left.
Made it possible to press L/R to change the inclination of he map in the Story Mode. Other > Basing Settings will also allow you to fix the camera position as well.
You can now choose the strength of the COM on the Multiplayer Battle Mode.
The strength of the Five Dastardly Bombers on the Story Mode have been adjusted.
The difficulties of Beginner and Normal have been reduced, making it easier to beat them.
Adjusted the heights and slopes on some maps to improve the visibility.
If you continue a certain number of times in the Story Mode, you will be able to continue without paying anymore gems.
Changed the BP (Battle Point) increase/decrease rate for the League Battle.
Call of Duty: WWII has been confirmed for later this year.
Following WWII rumors at the end of March, developer Sledgehammer Games has officially revealed the title and setting of its upcoming shooter. Alongside the announcement, Activision has provided a first look at art for the game, which you can see below. A full reveal livestream is scheduled for Wednesday, April 26, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/6 PM BST.
The livestream will reveal "more details" and give fans "a first look at Call of Duty: WWII" as well as "intel on the studio's vision for the game."
Sledgehammer is one of three developers working on Call of Duty games in rotation; the team previously worked on Advanced Warfare.
We'll have more on Call of Duty: WWII when the worldwide reveal stream goes live on Wednesday. Setting aside the rumors, today's news doesn't come as a surprise, as Activision previously stated that Call of Duty would be "going back to its roots" in 2017.
It was reported earlier this week that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2will have no fewer than five post-credit scenes. Nevertheless, there is still footage that has been cut from the movie, as Firefly star Nathan Fillion revealed with a new post on Instagram. Check the image out below:
. @NathanFillion was Simon Williams in some movie POSTERS in a scene cut from the movie. It was a way to have fun with one of my best pals. https://t.co/aueWcm88zb
Fillion has worked with Gunn several times in the past. He starred in the director's 2008 horror comedy Slither, and also cameoed in the first Guardians movie.
Gunn has also confirmed that he will return to write and direct Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3. "My love for [the characters] goes deeper than you guys can possibly imagine," he wrote on Facebook."I feel they have more adventures to go on and things to learn about themselves and the wonderful and sometimes terrifying universe we all inhabit. And like in both Vol. 1 and Vol. 2, we will work on creating the story that goes beyond what you expect."
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 stars Chris Pratt, Zoe Sandala, Karen Gillan, Bradley Cooper, Michael Rooker, Vin Diesel, Dave Bautista, and Kurt Russell. It hits theaters on May 5; you can check out a trailer here. In addition, Telltale has now released the first episode of its adventure game series--click here to read GameSpot's review.
We've now rounded up all the freebies into lists, which you can see below. We will update this post in the days, weeks, and years ahead when more games are added. EA has vowed never to remove any games from the "Vault" of freebies. "I think one of the key things is that once a game goes into the Vault it stays there, it's not going to be taken out, that's a commitment we've made," Peter Moore said.
In addition to free games, EA/Origin Access members can play some games (but not all) ahead of launch; most of the time, subscribers get a five-day headstart. Another benefit is that subscribers save 10 percent on all EA digital content, which knocks down the price of a $60 game to $54.
The service costs $5/month or $30/year.
EA Access Free Games (As of April 21, 2017)
New and upcoming games are bolded
Battlefield 3 (released on January 20)
Battlefield 4
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (released on January 20)
Dawn of War III, the latest game in the Warhammer 40,000 franchise, launches April 27, but fans will have a chance to try it out for free this weekend.
An open beta starts today, April 21, at 10 AM PT/1 PM ET/6 PM BST, ending at the same time on Monday, April 24. Included in the beta is access to all three of the game's factions--Space Marines, Eldar, and Orks--and a limited selection of elite heroes for each. The trial is multiplayer only, and you'll have access to three maps and all three match sizes: 1v1, 2v2, and 3v3.
Additionally, you'll be able to try out six doctrines per faction. Doctrines allow you to give your army abilities such as a health regeneration or taunts, altering the way it fights.
You can sign up to the open beta here, or take a look at a full match of gameplay here. Developer Relic Entertainment warns that any progress made in the beta will not carry over into the final game.
Relic has also released a new trailer to celebrate the game's upcoming launch--check it out above.
Reviews for the new strategy title recently went live, and the reception from critics has been positive. In our review, we said the RTS game "builds and maintains an organic tension that yields huge pay-offs ... there's nothing else quite like it." Take a look at our full Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III review for more.
With May just over a week away, Microsoft has announced the lineup of games that Xbox Live Gold members will be able to download for free during the month.
On Xbox One, the month starts out with the director's cut version of platformer Giana Sisters: Twisted Dream. It's then followed by co-op action game Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris.
With May bringing with it the usual May 4 Star Wars Day celebration, both Xbox 360 games hail from the franchise. The first half of the month offers up Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II, while the second half brings Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga. As always, both games are also playable on Xbox One through backwards compatibility.
The stellar platformer N++ is getting a major upgrade, and it's coming for free.
N++ Ultimate Edition launches today for PC and is coming "soon" for PS4. It's a free upgrade for the game that introduces a wealth of new content--most significantly, a huge number of new levels. According to developer Metanet Software, Ultimate Edition features 4,340 levels, twice as many as the existing version of N++.
Ultimate Edition also introduces new headband options, secrets, and 60 color schemes for customizing the look of the game. It'll still have some phenomenal music, too, judging by the trailer above.
Finally, Ultimate Edition adds something called Hardcore mode. Few details were shared, with Metanet describing it as a solo-oriented mode that is "all about skill." It also "changes the rules of the game and lets the player see Solo in a whole new light."
To celebrate today's release, the game will be half-price on Steam for 48 hours starting today at 10 AM PT / 1 PM ET, dropping it in price to $7.50.
The computer version of RPG Two Worlds II will soon receive a new expansion, more than six years after the game's first release.
Publisher TopWare Interactive today shared new details about Call of the Tenebrae, which was actually first announced last year, when Two Worlds III was confirmed. Tenebrae was expected to be out by no later than June of last year but is only now approaching its release.
Tenebrae is described as a "10+ hour adventure that is nearly a full sized release." It will be released both as DLC for Two Worlds II (for $10) and as a standalone expansion ($15) that anyone will be able to purchase and play. Either way, the game will feature a "major HD engine update" and new areas, enemies, weapons, and achievements.
Here's the official synopsis: "Two Worlds II: Call of the Tenebrae plunges the hero into a decades-old mystery and a battle against a hideous, ancient evil known as The Tenebrae. The stakes have never been higher, but our hero won't face this threat alone. Friends and foes both new and old await you, as you fight to discover the truth behind a powerful secret that will shake the Two Worlds universe to its core."
If you're looking for even more Two Worlds II content, a season pass will also be sold. This comes with Tenebrae, another DLC expansion called Shattered Embrace (slated for a release between October and December), two multiplayer map packs, and other digital content. A price for it was not shared.
Call of the Tenebrae is due out on May 25 for PC, Mac, Linux, and SteamOS.
Bear witness.
Take a look at a teaser for GameSpot's latest documentary behind the making of Dawn of War 3, ahead of the video's release on April 26th.
A Call of Duty set in World War 2, aptly titled Call of Duty: WW2, has been confirmed for later this year.
Grab your camera, and get ready to run from unfathomable horror in Outlast 2.
Get ready for Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III with this brand new Fragments of War launch trailer.
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