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UncategorizedThe Next Best Thing To Flying In World Of Warcraft: Legion
Players can’t initially fly in World of Warcraft’s Legion expansion, but once they’ve reached level 110 and made a few friends they can at least call a flying cab. The Flight Master’s Whistle is an item players receive upon completing a relatively easy level 110 faction quest, Uniting the Isles. Once you’re friendly with all…
By Mike Fahey Published September 8, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Pokémon Go Plus Accessory Will Be Out September 16
Not everywhere, but according to Niantic, the device will be out “in much of the world next week.” Pokémon Go Plus is a Bluetooth enabled device that lets you enjoy Pokémon Go, doing basic in-game activities like collect Poké Balls and capture Pokémon, without having to get out your phone. The accessory was supposed to…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2016 -
Kotaku EastSony Japan Sure Knows How To Make PS4 Price Drops Dramatic
Over the years, I’ve seen my fair share of console price drops. I’ve never seen one this dramatic. So far, this appears to be a web ad, but I imagine a shorter version will appear on Japanese TV. It’s for the newly announced PS4 Slim, which is priced 29,980 yen and which is 5,000 yen…
By Brian Ashcraft Published September 8, 2016 - Uncategorized
The PS4 Pro will record gaming footage at 1080p/30fps, at a better resolution but identical framerate compared to video capture on the base PS4, according to a Sony rep. The Pro will support “1080p/60fps broadcast, remote play and share play,” broadband willing.
By Stephen Totilo Published September 8, 2016 -
UncategorizedHey, This Pokémon Sun and Moon Character Sure Looks Familiar [UPDATE]
A new trailer for Pokémon Sun and Moon dropped today, and while it was mostly uninteresting footage, for a split second you can catch a glimpse of a guy with a very distinctive face (h/t SleepyJirachi) For comparison’s sake, here’s the Professor Oak we all know and love from prior games/the anime: Translations online of…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
The Overwatch Characters Who Get Play Of The Game Most (And Least) Often
Overwatch’s Play of the Game (PotG) is a mechanic shrouded in mystery. Everybody’s had a moment where they figured their quadruple kill with a perfectly timed emote would nab it, only to be ousted by a couple boring turret bursts. In a recent forum post, Overwatch game director Jeff Kaplan provided stats to help dispel…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedPokémon Sun and Moon aren’t out yet, but they already have all sorts of ridiculous conspiracy theories. Things get pretty wild in this second episode of THE SAVE FILES, a new YouTube show where we tackle gaming mysteries every week. Do we know who the real villains of Sun and Moon are? Are Ultra Beasts…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
Yesterday, Wizards of the Coast released their latest Dungeons & Dragons adventure for 5th edition: Storm King’s Thunder. In it, players seek out the storm giant King Hekaton, who until recently was keeping the hill giants in check. Now, they run wild, causing mayhem across the land: The humans, dwarves, elves, and other small folk…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
Last weekend, when I visited famed horror writer H.P. Lovecraft’s grave in Providence, Rhode Island, I found these Magic: The Gathering cards leaned against his tombstone. Presumably a tribute to the novelist, whose tombstone reads “I am Providence,” these “Providence” cards say, “There is power in prayer, regardless of who is listening.” Lovecraft was an…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published September 7, 2016 - Culture
The Internet Reacts To The PS4 Pro
Today, Sony finally pulled the veil—basically translucent at this point—off the Neo, officially known as the PlayStation 4 Pro. It’s a more powerful PlayStation 4 that will support 4K and HDR. Impressions so far are… mixed. The PS4 Pro’s beefier hardware specs do present some intriguing possibilities, largely involving improved framerates for VR and games…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedHere’s Mass Effect: Andromeda Running On PS4 Pro
During Sony’s PlayStation Pro reveal event, EA showed off the first proper gameplay footage of the new Mass Effect. Watch it here. The footage shows a character (presumably player character Ryder) exploring a not-of-this-world cyberpunk ruin also known as a cave. The character uses a jetpack to aid mobility and scans objects like plants for…
By Nathan Grayson Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
Sony Announces The PlayStation 4 Pro
Meet the Neo, officially called PlayStation 4 Pro. It’s a more powerful PS4 that will support 4K and HDR. It’ll cost $400 and be out on November 10. “Our goal is to deliver high-fidelity graphical experiences,” lead architect Mark Cerny said on stage during a hardware event today. It’s got a faster CPU, a 1TB…
By Jason Schreier Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
PS4 Slim Replacing Old Models, Out September 15
The PS4 Slim—which leaked all over the internet earlier this year—will cost a tidy $299. Better yet, the redesigned system (and controller) will be out real soon. Curious as to what the console is like? Good news, people have already tried it, and you can get a closer look at the PS4 Slim here. Alternatively,…
By Patricia Hernandez Published September 7, 2016 -
UncategorizedWatch The PlayStation Neo Reveal Live, Right Here
The next PlayStation 4 model, code-named Neo, will be revealed this afternoon in New York City. Let’s watch! We’re not sure what to expect from this so-called PlayStation Meeting. We know the PS4 Slim and Neo will be there, and from what we hear, a bunch of third-party devs like Ubisoft and BioWare are attending…
By Jason Schreier Published September 7, 2016 - Uncategorized
New Kickstarter Game Is About Fighting An Evil CEO As Hideo Kojima And Other Devs
Dawn of the Devs is a new Kickstarter project by Underdog Studios all about making game designers the heroes. The 2-D puzzle platformer features off-brand versions of designers like Hideo Kojima, Cliff Bleszinski, and Tim Schafer as they battle against a villainous “Chief Evil Overlord”. The game’s big focus is combining the various abilities of…
By Heather Alexandra Published September 7, 2016
