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Emperor Smeat 09-10-2015 06:40 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Microsoft related news:
  • Microsoft announced the Indie Game marketplace for the Xbox 360 will start its shut down process at the end of the month with indie developers no longer able to buy yearly liscenses and the marketplace itself closed by late 2017.
    http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-live...n-310144.phtml
  • Microsoft also released a list of all the changes arriving for the Xbox One's November major firmware update. Some of the big features includes backwards compatibility support for select Xbox 360 games, Guide support getting optimized and redesigned, and the Xbox Marketplace being optimized.
    http://www.destructoid.com/what-to-e...e-310202.phtml

2) During an interview with PCGamesN, Facepunch studio announced they are currently developing a sequel to Garry's Mod for virtual reality devices.
http://www.destructoid.com/garry-s-m...l-310147.phtml

3) SALES & FREEBIES:

ClockShot 09-11-2015 07:07 PM

So my 360 is on the verge of becoming redundant. What a shame.

Kalyx triaD 09-11-2015 07:25 PM

Well ten years is a pretty good run.

Emperor Smeat 09-11-2015 07:59 PM

Today's News:
1) According to the NDP, the PS4 and Madden 16 were the highest selling console and game for last month in the US.
http://www.destructoid.com/august-np...s-310374.phtml

2) Ubisoft announced they have launched a new feature for the Assassin's Creed series called Assassin's Creed Council which is a special message board or Miiverse-like service for series fans.
http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-...r-310355.phtml

3) SALES & FREEBIES:

Dukelorange 09-14-2015 01:57 PM

From what I hear, game systems will have a shelf life of about 8-10 at this point. Who has the money to drop 400-600 dollars every 5 years... not including games, accessories, and any other online content?

#BROKEN Hasney 09-14-2015 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dukelorange (Post 4703221)
From what I hear, game systems will have a shelf life of about 8-10 at this point. Who has the money to drop 400-600 dollars every 5 years... not including games, accessories, and any other online content?

This guy

Emperor Smeat 09-14-2015 06:04 PM

Today's News:
1) Nintendo announced former Nintendo of America and Pokemon USA boss Tatsumi Kimishima as their new president. The company also announced they are in the final phase of their 2-3 year restructuring plan and both Shigeru Miyamoto and Genyo Takeda have stepped down from their managerial roles to help groom future Nintendo leadership.
http://www.destructoid.com/tatsumi-k...o-310672.phtml
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1111862

2) EA announced the PC version of Need for Speed reboot has been delayed till TBA 2016 due to framerate reasons while the console versions are still on track for its November release.
http://www.destructoid.com/need-for-...6-310718.phtml

3) Longtime creative director of Lionhead Studios, Gary Carr, revealed he has recently left the studio and will be forming a new indie studio.
http://www.destructoid.com/lionhead-...o-310697.phtml

4) From Software announced they will be opening a new studio in Japan soon with its initial goal to act as a 3D asset creating studio for the company.
http://www.destructoid.com/from-soft...a-310482.phtml

5) Super Mario Bros series celebrated its 30th birthday yesterday.
http://www.destructoid.com/super-mar...y-310590.phtml

Emperor Smeat 09-15-2015 06:47 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Sega related news:
2) During an interview with IGN, Nintendo announced their Direct series will be continuing although no new episodes have been planned yet nor haven't decided on a new host(s) for the series.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...y-310942.phtml

3) FREEBIES - Amnesia: The Dark Descent is currently available to download for free on Steam from now till 10am PST.
http://www.destructoid.com/amnesia-t...m-310934.phtml

4) Recent US appeals court decision in regards to DMCA takedown of videos has ruled companies are now required to show some restraint or consider the "fair use" possibility of videos before issuing takedown notices. No longer are allowed to issue blanket bans or channel strikes for videos at will like and have to show some proof of the videos breaking copyright rules.
http://www.destructoid.com/american-...s-310807.phtml

Kalyx triaD 09-16-2015 05:30 AM

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Fignuts 09-16-2015 06:44 PM

Did I just see pikachu hitting a stone cold stunner on charizard?

SlickyTrickyDamon 09-16-2015 08:30 PM

Ohh hell yeaaaah

Emperor Smeat 09-17-2015 06:41 PM

Today's News:
1) During a recent investor's conference call, Gamestop announced they will no longer be selling console bundles if those bundles includes digital games. Official reason related to keeping their used sale business and profit margins healthy for the company's future.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/ga...ncl/1100-5272/

2) Apple has recently changed some of the requirements for their upcoming new Apple TV model with the biggest being all games must support the motion based Siri Remote and can only offer very limited support for traditional controllers.
http://www.destructoid.com/apple-tv-...e-311006.phtml

3) Some Atlus related news:
4) Some Microsoft related news:

Emperor Smeat 09-18-2015 11:13 PM

Today's Late News:
1) Konami announced they are currently restructuring with the biggest changes to be a stronger focus towards mobile gaming and no longer will be funding for future big budget AAA status console projects with the exception of the Pro Evo Soccer series.
http://www.pocketgamer.biz/asia/news...-mobile-future
http://www.pcgamer.com/konami-report...ng-except-pes/

2) SALES - Sony revealed the list of games and discounts for this weekend's PSN Flash Sale.
http://www.destructoid.com/this-week...p-311473.phtml

3) Nintendo announced Star Fox Zero has been delayed from its late 2015 release to now an early 2016 release date. Official reason due to Nintendo needing more time for polish and fixing some issues with gameplay.
http://www.destructoid.com/star-fox-...6-311336.phtml

Kalyx triaD 09-19-2015 03:21 AM

Konami is dead. MGSV was their swan song. Long live Konami.

Fignuts 09-19-2015 06:23 AM

Hell of a way to go out.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-21-2015 09:45 AM

EA still make basketball games for some reason.

https://i.imgur.com/N34VVZ0.gif

road doggy dogg 09-21-2015 09:50 AM

lol love how his teammates all slide towards him for obligatory high fives after anyway

Tom Guycott 09-21-2015 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4704433)
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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fignuts HD Edition (Post 4704810)
Did I just see pikachu hitting a stone cold stunner on charizard?

DAMN HIM! DAMN HIM, BAHGAWD! THAT CHARIZARD HAS A TRAINER, DAMMIT!

Tom Guycott 09-21-2015 10:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4705855)
Konami is dead. MGSV was their swan song. Long live Konami.

Hit the lever!

Emperor Smeat 09-21-2015 06:03 PM

Today's News:
1) The Bioshock series is currently rumored to be getting the remastered treatment based on a supposed retailer leak. The set is rumored to arrive this November for the PS4 and Xbox One.
http://www.destructoid.com/did-a-ret...--311777.phtml

2) Dontnod Entertainment announced the final episode for Life is Strange will arrive on October 20th.
http://www.destructoid.com/life-is-s...0-311825.phtml

3) P.T. inspired horror game Allison Road recently started its Kickstarter campaign with developer Lilith Ltd targeting around $388,000 for its goal. At the moment, almost $47,000 in funds has been raised.
http://www.destructoid.com/p-t-looka...r-311847.phtml

4) Former Mass Effect series writer, Drew Karpyshyn, has recently rejoined Bioware after a 3 year hiatus working on a novel series. His first project back at the studio will be for the Star Wars: The Old Republic MMO game.
http://www.destructoid.com/mass-effe...e-311717.phtml

#BROKEN Hasney 09-22-2015 08:20 AM

The PS2 Classic support is currently being tested. Some games have been rated in Europe and those PS2 Star Wars games are coming with the LE console.

http://i.imgur.com/GWq60zd.jpg

Comes with better graphics (think it might internally upscale the rendering, but not sure yet) and trophy support.

http://i.imgur.com/GWq60zd.jpg

drave 09-22-2015 01:09 PM

Good move on their part

Emperor Smeat 09-22-2015 11:12 PM

Today's Late News:
1) Square Enix announced the newest Hitman game has been delayed from its late 2015 release to now a March 2016 release date.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...-adjusted.aspx

2) SALES:
3) SAG-affiliated video game voice actors are currently rumored to be going on strike soon after negotiations on a new Interactive Media Agreement deal fell apart. According to the SAG, the original deal hasn't been updated since the 90s and the voting results for a strike or not will be announced by October 5th.
http://www.destructoid.com/sag-affil...e-312068.phtml

Emperor Smeat 09-23-2015 06:35 PM

Today's News:
1) For those interested and signed up, the closed beta for Rainbow Six Siege starts tomorrow.
http://www.giantbomb.com/videos/rain...ow/2300-10711/

2) SALES & FREEBIES:
3) A sequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order is currently rumored to be in development based on a recent leak by a voice actress from the first game. Also rumored to be arriving in 2017.
http://www.destructoid.com/wolfenste...d-312156.phtml

4) Konami currently denying reports of them dropping out of the console or AAA-status market in favor of mobile and gambling machines.
http://www.destructoid.com/konami-re...--312143.phtml

Emperor Smeat 09-24-2015 06:38 PM

Today's News:
1) 2K Games clarified some issues regarding Bioshock's sudden pull from the iOS App Store by saying the official reason was due to firmware compatibility issues and the game itself will return once its fixed.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...-the-cold.aspx

2) Heavy Rain and Beyond: Two Souls were revealed to be getting the remake/remastered treatment for the PS4.
http://www.destructoid.com/heavy-rai...--312274.phtml

3) According to a recent hands-on preview by Game Informer, Rise of the Tomb Raider is rumored to contain a microtransaction system.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/a...nsactions.aspx

4) Microsoft revealed the list of free games for October's Games With Gold are Valiant Hearts: The Great War (Xbox One), The Walking Dead: Season One (Xbox One, Xbox 360), and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes (Xbox 360).
http://majornelson.com/2015/09/24/xb...-october-2015/

5) EA is rumored to be considering bringing their EA Access service to PC along with the possible idea of having other gaming companies be included in their program for games.
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-is-ask...d-312194.phtml

alvarado52 09-24-2015 09:00 PM

Walking Dead Season 1...thats a great game right there

#BROKEN Hasney 09-25-2015 03:14 AM

The Konami building in Japan is on fire again. Can't catch a break.

EDIT: Or apparently steam

Disturbed316 09-25-2015 03:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alvarado52 (Post 4708620)
Walking Dead Season 1...thats a great game right there

So many tears have been shed over this game :'(

Emperor Smeat 09-25-2015 06:48 PM

Today's News:
1) Longtime boss of Maxis studio, Lucy Bradshaw, announced she will be leaving the company and will be replaced by Sims 4 executive producer Rachel Franklin as the studio's new boss.
http://www.destructoid.com/maxis-lea...s-312461.phtml
http://www.pcgamer.com/the-sims-boss...haw-leaves-ea/

2) 343 Industries states they are in the very early phase for Halo 6's development in the sense of working on plans for the project and some initial storyline writing.
http://www.destructoid.com/duh-halo-...3-312476.phtml

3) Activision announced the Xbox 360 and PS3 versions of Call of Duty: Black Ops III will not feature a campaign mode and instead be a multiplayer-only game. To make up for the lack of campaign, the game will be $10 less than current gen versions.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/ol...-bl/1100-5276/

4) Ubisoft announced in a series first, Assassin's Creed Syndicate will feature transgender NPC characters with the official reason related to character diversity and the game itself taking place a few years before a famous court case involving a similar situation.
http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-...c-312444.phtml

Disturbed316 09-25-2015 09:30 PM

Wow, shitty move from CODBLOPS

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2015 07:27 AM

I'd say that's one of the more honest ways to release a shooter these days. Should be normalized.

road doggy dogg 09-26-2015 12:07 PM

Just what Assassin's Creed needed to stay relevant

Emperor Smeat 09-26-2015 03:54 PM

Weekend News Edition:
 
1) Ubisoft confirmed Rainbow Six Siege does not feature a campaign mode and instead is just a multiplayer-only game. It does have an offline mode but its more of a training mode for online.

Quote:

“There is no story mode per se. You go through training, where you get to experience different operators and their devices. You can play against enemy AI in co-op through all the maps. You can customise matches, so that’s what we’re offering on the single-player side of things.

It’s a pretty good training ground, and on top or that you’re unlocking the same content as you would playing in PvP. You’re still gaining stars, reknown points, and new operatives”
http://www.dsogaming.com/news/tom-cl...ayer-campaign/


2) Sony stated they do not have plans to release a successor to the PS Vita. Hinted if they ever do make another handheld, it likely would be similar to mobile devices.
Quote:

"That's a tough question," he replied when asked about a PlayStation Vita 2. "People have mobile phones and it's so easy to play games on smartphones," Yoshida said. "And many games on smartphones are free, or free to start.

"I myself am a huge fan of PlayStation Vita and we worked really hard on designing every aspect. Touch-based games are fun - there are many games with really good design. But having sticks and buttons make things totally different.

"So I hope, like many of you, that this culture of playing portable games continues but the climate is not healthy for now because of the huge dominance of mobile gaming."
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/20...vita-successor

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2015 04:04 PM

Nintendo sends another handheld to hell.

Emperor Smeat 09-28-2015 06:00 PM

Today's News:
1) Cancelled games related news:
2) Microsoft announced a series of Xbox One bundles will be arriving later this year with the first bundle revealed to be a Tomb Raider reboot themed one. Overall five bundles will be officially revealed during this week.
http://www.destructoid.com/tomb-raid...e-312833.phtml

3) SALES:
4) For those interested in Pokemon, butts, and a combination of both, Pokemon Center announced for some odd reason they will start selling Pokemon butt themed merchandise soon at their official stores.
http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-c...--312851.phtml

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2015 04:39 AM

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Glad to see the concern over how bad THPS5 looked was unfounded.

VergilD 09-29-2015 06:44 AM

DMC4SE Bloody Palaceeee! I think you have so fun for me... right Vergil?

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drave 09-29-2015 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood Hasney (Post 4710128)
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Glad to see the concern over how bad THPS5 looked was unfounded.

That looks so bad. That is the new Tony Hawk game right? Still looks like some PS2 shit.

Emperor Smeat 09-29-2015 06:03 PM

Today's News:
1) To get an idea of how big of a mess Tony Hawk Pro Skater 5 is overall, several reports have revealed the Day 1 patch (7.7 GB) is actually larger than the game itself (4.6 GB). Even with the patch, the game is still a buggy mess according to Eurogamer's hand-on playthrough.
http://www.technobuffalo.com/2015/09...he-game-itself
http://www.destructoid.com/tony-hawk...h-313052.phtml

2) Square Enix announced the new Hitman game will arrive on March 11, 2016 although only part of the game will be available at launch while the rest will be added as monthly updates till June 2016.
http://www.destructoid.com/delayed-h...e-313039.phtml

3) Microsoft announced Project Spark's microtransaction system is getting dropped early next month, future DLC packs to be free, and players who purchased the game or DLC content are eligible to receive Microsoft Store credit if they meet certain conditions.
http://www.destructoid.com/project-s...s-312905.phtml

4) Oculus VR announced the Oculus Rift will likely be in the $300-$400 range when the consumer version is released early next year.
http://www.destructoid.com/oculus-ri...--313040.phtml

5) According to sales data, Shovel Knight so far has sold the best on the PC with 32% of all sales while the Xbox One version sold the least at 4%. In terms of other platforms, 3DS sold the next best followed by the Wii U while the PSN versions combined sold the second worst.
http://www.destructoid.com/shovel-kn...s-313017.phtml

Kalyx triaD 09-29-2015 09:13 PM

Oh Pro Skater... :(


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