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In a sign that they’re probably not moving as much product as they want to, Oculus is cutting the price of its Rift headset and Touch controller bundle (which we like a lot), from $800 total to $600. The Touch controllers, now $100, launched in December for $200.
By Stephen Totilo Published March 1, 2017 -
Horizon Zero Dawn Has A Small Death Stranding Related Quest
Fun fact: Horizon Zero Dawn uses the Decima Engine, which will also power Hideo Kojima’s future mindfuck,Death Stranding. Horizon gives a little nod to this partnership in-game, and it’s easy to miss given all the robot dinosaurs out and about. Arekkz Gaming walks us through the easter egg in the video below: Basically, there are…
By Patricia Hernandez Published March 1, 2017 -
And Now, A Cute Story From The Development Of Final Fantasy XV
One day during the development of Final Fantasy XV, as director Hajime Tabata was leaving for work, his six-year-old daughter came up to him and gave him a hug. “Without letting go,” Tabata said at a panel during the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco this morning, “she asked me, ‘How much longer will you…
By Jason Schreier Published March 1, 2017 -
The Genie Level In Aladdin Is Unadulterated Disney Magic
Disney is at its best when it abandons pretense. Every great Disney animated film has that moment when the wheels come a bit loose. A big burst of creative energy threatens to derail the whole production with its absurdity. Aladdin’s go-for-broke moment is “Friend Like Me,” the musical sequence where Genie introduces himself to Aladdin…
By Kevin Wong Published March 1, 2017 -
Tearaway Unfolded, Disc Jam Headline PlayStation Plus Lineup for March
March’s PlayStation Plus offerings include the lovely-looking Tearaway Unfolded for the PS4 and Severed for the Vita, which we enjoyed. As usual, these games are only free if you have an active PlayStation Plus membership. PS4 Disc Jam Tearaway Unfolded PS3 Under Night: In-Birth Earth Defense Force 2025 PS Vita Lumo (crossbuy on PS4) Severed
By Riley MacLeod Published March 1, 2017 -
Here’s What A Mission In Mass Effect: Andromeda Looks Like
Watching cutscenes and trying to woo our teammates is great, but the real meat of Mass Effect: Andromeda is in the gameplay. What’s that like? Watch a full mission play out and see. IGN has posted a nearly 18 minute video showcasing Pelessaria “Peebee” B’Sayle’s loyalty mission in Mass Effect: Andromeda, giving us a look…
By Mike Fahey Published March 1, 2017 -
A new Nintendo video shows the eshop that people who have the console early still can’t access. It shows some features, but is still light on details about how/whether purchases will be linked. We’ll know more when the system’s day one update hits. For now, our Switch is off-line only.
By Stephen Totilo Published March 1, 2017 -
Some YouTubers Are Overjoyed That Maker Studios Is Firing Them
When news hit that Disney subsidiary Maker Studios was dropping support for over 59,000 YouTubers, the mood for many was less “I’m fired” and more “I’m free!” YouTubers interviewed described their struggles against Maker’s detached management, late payments, high fee and undelivered features, painting the picture of an inflated network whose bubble may have popped.…
By Cecilia D'Anastasio Published March 1, 2017 -
Fans Are Covering The Songs From Night In The Woods‘ Rhythm Game
Mae, the main character from Night In The Woods, is in a band with her friends, which is represented by a rhythm game. These songs are catchy, but playing them well is pretty hard. Not content to master a rhythm game, however, some players are recording covers of the songs on actual instruments. The crown…
By Gita Jackson Published March 1, 2017 -
New Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 2 Trailer Puts Old Game Tech To Good Use
If you’re old enough to have played Mattel’s classic handheld football game, you’ll get a kick out of this reference. The rest of you will have to settle for the other Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 footage in the movie’s latest trailer, like Star-Lord meeting his dad. I still have one of those little…
By Mike Fahey Published March 1, 2017 -
Getting Into Fire Emblem Games After Playing Heroes
I never played a Fire Emblem game until Fire Emblem Heroes. The game dazzled me with a colorful (if horny) cast and the promise of distant realms. I wanted to see more so I bought a 3DS and played Awakening. What I found was magical and inspiring. Fire Emblem Awakening follows Chrom, a brave prince…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
Nintendo Switch Is Getting A Ton Of Cool Indie Games
Nintendo says more than 60 indie games will be out for their new console by year’s end. Today, they blasted out a list of 17 of them and showed a lot more logos. Some were already announced. Regardless, some cool stuff here. Like what you see? Runner3 from Choice Provisions: Runner3 continues the joyous adventures…
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2017 -
EA Announces The Rest Of Battlefield 1’s DLC
The rest of Battlefield 1’s downloadable expansions were revealed today. The new content will expand on the various fronts of the Great War, adding in the Russian Army and naval battles. While we already knew about the first DLC pack They Shall Not Pass, which adds in the much requested French Army and releases soon…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017 -
Rebellion Is Remastering Rogue Trooper
In 2006, developer Rebellion released a third-person shooter featuring a genetically engineered super-soldier outfitted with a sentient helmet, rifle and backpack. Now they’re cleaning it up and releasing it again with Rogue Trooper: Redux for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC and Switch. Fans of the 2000 AD comic series will recognize one of the more…
By Mike Fahey Published February 28, 2017 -
Night In The Woods, As Told By Steam Reviews
With a successful Kickstarter campaign and charming art, Night In The Woods was always gonna have a built in fanbase. But the Steam reviews show it’s resonating with players outside of that. Also, that Steam users love to tell good jokes. Night In The Woods is a charming narrative heavy platformer set in a former…
By Gita Jackson Published February 28, 2017 -
Ubisoft is making another game about James Cameron’s Avatar movie universe for PC and console. Their most recent one, in 2010, wasn’t very good. Better luck this time! Ubi says development will be led by Massive, the studio behind The Division and will use that game’s engine. No release date or gameplay details.
By Stephen Totilo Published February 28, 2017 -
Vikings Rush To Surprise Victory In For Honor’s First Faction War
The first round of For Honor’s faction war ended yesterday with a surprising upset by the Vikings. Initially underestimated, the bearded brutes have suddenly become the game’s top faction. For Honor’s multiplayer has a meta-game to it in which players across platforms can distribute war assets on a territorial map, claiming enemy lands and pushing…
By Heather Alexandra Published February 28, 2017
