Man, I miss Sierra. They had so many awesome games in the 90s.... The Incredible Machine, baby

Today's News:
1) Sony announced they have zero first party games being developed or planned for the PS Vita and once again implied its all up to 3rd Party and Indie studios to provide games for the device.
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-curr...--317122.phtml

2) Some Legend of Zelda series news includes Nintendo teasing there will be a twist to how the open world aspect works in Zelda Wii U. Tri Force Heroes was stated to be a sequel to Link Between Worlds in terms of overall timeline.
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...a-317172.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/zelda-tri...s-317103.phtml

3) In an effort to make Xbox One sales look better in reports and in comparisons with the PS4, Microsoft announced future reports will have less emphasis on the actual number of consoles sold/shipped and instead more towards on the number of Xbox Live users. The new policy will also affect Windows 10 gaming since that data will be merged with Xbox One data for a general Xbox brand sales report.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...s-317108.phtml

4) For those interested in the Xbox 360 version of Black Ops 3, Treyarch announced there will not be a Season Pass available nor will some of the planned DLC also arrive for it. Wasn't clarified at the time but its also likely the PS3 version could be missing out on extra content as well.
http://www.videogamer.com/xbox360/ca..._xbox_360.html

5) SALES:

• Steam is currently having a Fallout themed sale with discounts going as high as 66% off. Fallout 4 and Fallout Shelter are not included in the sale for those interested in a deal for either game.
  http://www.destructoid.com/all-the-f...d-317009.phtml
• Microsoft also holding a Fallout themed sale as part of this week's Deals With Gold promotion.
  http://majornelson.com/2015/10/19/th...light-sale-25/
• Green Man Gaming currently having a sale for the PC version of Street Fighter V with the discount being 22% off and lasts till October 26th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/slam-22-o...e-317132.phtml

Watching Just Cause 3 footage. Explosion effects look incredible.

Today's News:
1) Criterion Games announced Burnout Paradise will join the growing list of Xbox 360 games compatible on the Xbox One once the November firmware update arrives.
http://www.destructoid.com/burnout-p...e-317584.phtml

2) Previously canceled Star Wars game with Dark Maul as the main character is rumored to be considered for approval by EA according to developer Red Fly Studios. The project (and others) was originally canceled during the transition period between LucasArts' and Disney's ownership of the Star Wars series.
http://www.destructoid.com/a-cancell...n-317493.phtml

3) Hello Games studio debunked rumors of No Man's Sky getting a stealth release tomorrow as part of Sony's conference announcements during Paris Games Week expo.
http://www.destructoid.com/no-no-man...w-317553.phtml

4) Overkill Software's recent attempt to calm fears regarding the recently added microtransaction system for Pay Day 2 ended up backfiring a lot during today's AMA session on Reddit. Instead of providing reasonable answers, series producer Almir Listo ended up deflecting all legit concerns and blamed the media for causing the backlash to happen.
http://www.destructoid.com/payday-2-...t-317421.phtml

5) For those that care, Warner Bros announced the PC version of Batman: Arkham Knight will return for sale on Steam on October 28th.
http://www.destructoid.com/batman-ar...8-317352.phtml

So there's a glimmer of hope that 1313 gets revived?

Yo, could anyone tell me how much for PS4 and Xbox One in the USA? I'm wondering if the prices here are too high.

Around $350 for both. Up to the $400 range with bundles.

Thanks. So they are indeed too expensive here. It's the equivalent of like $500.

Ours are like $460 here, so at least we're closer.

That bothers me. Why are they more expensive in Europe? Makes no sense. Is shipping that expensive?

Today's News:
1) During their press conference at Paris Games Week expo, Sony confirmed rumors of Until Dawn getting a virtual reality based DLC pack called Rush of Blood.
http://www.destructoid.com/that-unti...l-317741.phtml

2) According to early sales estimates and reports, Assassin's Creed Syndicate had the second worst launch sales in series history for the UK market. Doesn't include spin-off games nor digital sales and could be the worst if Rogue isn't counted as a mainline Creed game.
http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-...y-317656.phtml

3) Sega's European branch stated the company is considering re-releasing both Shenmue I and II due to the recent interest in the series from Shenmue III's E3 reveal and Kickstarter campaign.
http://www.destructoid.com/sega-is-a...s-317669.phtml

4) SALES:

• Microsoft revealed this week's sales for the Xbox One and Xbox 360 are mainly horror/Halloween based with discounts as high as 75% off.
  http://majornelson.com/2015/10/27/th...light-sale-26/
• Green Man Gaming currently holding a "Face Your Fears" horror themed sale with around 200 PC games on discount and lasts till October 30th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/halloween...n-317583.phtml

Heh heh heh. Guess our friends in the U.K. weren't fond of London being the setting for Assassins' Creed this time around?

Like to hear some thoughts from some of the posters.

It's better than Unity and probably as good as Brotherhood, but if you're burnt out on the series, it does very little new. It's no Black Flag.

Game sold like shit due to Unity being horrible at launch more than anything.

Being a pirate made me not care about anything else. I wonder if the World War 1 setting for the next Creed is going to be cool.

AssCreed is ass and like CoD people are getting hip to the cycle.

They need a franchise overhaul.

WWI could be very cool.

That's what Assassin's Creed needs, is time periods that can drastically affect gameplay the way Black Flag did. Unity felt like a step back, and Syndicate doesn't look any different tbh.

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

• EA currently holding a sale on Origin with around 10 games available, discounts in the 50% off range, and sale itself lasts till November 3rd.
  http://www.destructoid.com/-20-hardl...e-317941.phtml
• As both an apology and return of Batman: Arkham Knight for sale on PC, Warner Bros will be giving away several free Batman games on Steam. Only requirement for the free games is to have bought Arkham Knight before the end of November 16th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/batman-ar...m-317937.phtml
• Microsoft revealed the list of free games for November's Games With Gold promotion are Pneuma: Breath of Life (Xbox One), Knight Squad (Xbox One), DiRT 3 (Xbox 360), and Dungeon Siege III (Xbox 360). Also announced Xbox 360 games in the monthly Games With Gold promotion will also be compatible on the Xbox One once the next major firmware update arrives.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-for-november/
• Resident Evil series games were revealed to dominate the list of games on sale for week 2 of PSN's Sale of the Dead promotion.
  http://www.destructoid.com/we-re-in-...d-317787.phtml

2) Nintendo announced they have at least one more Nintendo Direct planned to be shown before the end of the year.
http://www.destructoid.com/don-t-wor...r-317884.phtml

3) Id Software announced they have dropped the free-to-play model for Quake Live in favor of a $10 price tag for the game and all stats earned being reset as a result of the switch.
http://www.destructoid.com/quake-liv...y-317871.phtml

4) According to a report from the Wall Street Journal, Nintendo is expected to officially reveal the first mobile game they are developing with DeNA tomorrow and are also rumored to reveal some new details regarding the NX.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ly-on-the-way/

Technically wouldn't Pokemon Shuffle be their first mobile game? I don't know if that's considered "Nintendo's" though

Somewhat since technically it is on mobile devices but wasn't a brand new game which is what I think Nintendo meant by the first status. Also different developer since DeNA had no role with its development.

Shuffle came out first for the 3DS and then ported to mobile devices while the DeNA games are going to be either exclusive to mobile devices and/or be released for them first.

Today's News:
1) Some Nintendo-related news:

• According to Famitsu magazine, Sega will be removing several classic Sonic games from the Wii Virtual Console on October 30th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/sonic-gam...e-318080.phtml
• Based on Nintendo's recent fiscal report, around 20 million amiibo figurines have been shipped since its launch while around 8.6 million Animal Crossing amiibo cards (individual, not packs) have been sold so far.
  http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...s-318083.phtml
• Also based on Nintendo's recent fiscal reports, overall profits were slightly down compared to last year although Wii U sales and overall software sales were up compared to last year.
  http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...d-318056.phtml
• Nintendo announced a new account system is currently in development for the Nintendo Network with some of the planned features being the dropping of the Friends Code system, ability to make purchases from mobile and PC browsers, and a new Club Nintendo-like service called My Nintendo arriving by March 2016.
  http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...m-318029.phtml
• Nintendo and DeNA's first official mobile game was revealed to be called Miitomo which is a Mii-based free-to-play game arriving by March 2016.
  http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...o-318016.phtml

2) Some Sony related news:

• During a recent Q&A session, Playstation boss Shuhei Yoshida stated its very unlikely PSN will offer the ability for user ID/name changes at least within the near future. Implied it is due to the way PSN was designed which is making it tough for their engineers to find a way to make it possible.
  http://www.destructoid.com/sony-s-yo...d-318077.phtml
• Yoshida also stated the company still has no plans of including backwards compatibility for the PS4 at least in regards to PS3 games.
  http://www.destructoid.com/no-there-...s-317954.phtml

3) Sega announced future games in the Sonic series will be more based on classic Sonic gameplay and less on recent 3D games for inspiration.
http://www.destructoid.com/sega-sez-...--318133.phtml

4) SALES - Steam currently having a Halloween themed sale from now till November 2nd.
http://www.destructoid.com/steam-s-h...s-318114.phtml

Today's News:
1) Sony recently clarified claims of them having no first party games in development for the PS Vita by stating they do but none are of the "Triple A" status quality. Similar to statements they have given in the past regarding their support and priority of the Vita compared to the PS3 and PS4.
http://www.destructoid.com/never-min...s-318130.phtml

2) DICE announced Mirror's Edge: Catalyst's release date has been delayed with May 2016 as the new date and the official reason related to them needing more time.
http://www.destructoid.com/mirror-s-...6-318135.phtml

3) Some Halo series related news:

• 343 Industries announced there will not be a patch to add local co-op for Halo 5 although feedback on the issue has lead to them considering bringing it back for future Halo games.
  http://www.destructoid.com/halo-devs...e-318276.phtml
• Series director Frank O'Connor teased one of the goals he has for the series is to make a future Halo game that wouldn't revolve around shooting aspects. Gave an example of a detective type game taking place within the Halo universe.
  http://www.destructoid.com/halo-chie...g-318125.phtml

4) SALES & FREEBIES:

• Good Old Games currently having a Halloween based sale for a variety of PC games with discounts as high as 80% off.
  https://twitter.com/videogamedeals/s...17403167678465
  http://www.gog.com/promo/weekend_pro...3ffb3ef5303122
• Square Enix currently having a Spooky Sale on their official online store with discounts in the 30-50% off range.
  https://twitter.com/videogamedeals/s...90372530921472
• https://store.na.square-enix.com/spooky-sale/all
  Newest Humble Bundle was revealed to be a Halloween based one called "Day of the Devs." Grim Fandango Remastered is among the 7 games currently available.
  https://twitter.com/videogamedeals/s...35169777618945
• Sony announced the list of free games for November's Playstation Plus' offerings includes The Walking Dead: Season 2 (PS4) and Beyond Good & Evil (PS3) among the 6 games available.
  http://www.destructoid.com/playstati...r-318278.phtml
• Wayforward studio announced former WiiWare exclusive Lit is now available for free on mobile devices (albeit with ads included as a catch).
  http://www.destructoid.com/one-of-wi...e-318182.phtml

According to Cheapassgamer's website and one of Reddit's gaming boards, Gamestop is currently having a huge ''4 for $10'' sale for last gen and Wii U games. Started around Oct. 28 and ends around Nov. 15.

I'm a fan of anything WayForward. Gonna dl that right meow

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

• Bioware currently holding a special N7 Day sale on their official online store with discounts in the 20% off range and with new merchandise available to buy.
  http://www.destructoid.com/bioware-s...t-318690.phtml
• Amazon currently has Metal Gear Solid V: Phantom Pain for $40 as part of today's Gold Box deal. Only the PS4 and Xbox One version of the game is on sale though.
  http://www.destructoid.com/metal-gea...l-318684.phtml
• Hi-Rez studios are currently giving away all games in the Tribes series for free on PC.
  http://www.destructoid.com/tribes-as...e-318574.phtml

2) For those with the PC version of Batman Arkham Knight, Warner Bros basically announced that version will never be fixed beyond the recent patches. Similar to Origins, the company believes the game is too broken to spend more money trying to fix stuff that may or may not end up working correctly when done.
http://www.destructoid.com/batman-ar...d-318425.phtml

3) EA announced they are willing to be more co-operative with Nintendo for future business after basically refusing to give any support for the past 2-3 years. Was implied it is due to the upcoming NX and not because EA suddenly had a change of heart on their stance against Nintendo.
http://www.destructoid.com/ea-will-e...d-318410.phtml

4) Avalanche Studios announced they have recently laid off around 24 employees although not due to financial issues but more due to recent projects being finished.
http://www.destructoid.com/avalanche...s-318644.phtml

5) Konami announced a new game in the Contra series is currently in development although just for mobile devices and exclusive to China.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a...a-318642.phtml

That Contra thing wasn't even worth reporting.

Fucking konami

Today's News:
1) Activision has recently purchased Candy Crush developer King studio for $5.9 billion with Activision saving $1 billion in taxes from the deal and gaining access to King's 474 million consumer base.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/ac...per/1100-5292/

2) Some Konami related news:

• According to reports, Konami has shut down their Los Angeles studio with over 20 employees laid off as a result. The studio recently handled development for Metal Gear Online.
  http://www.destructoid.com/konami-lo...f-318787.phtml
• The next patch for Pro Evolution 2016 has been delayed due to the previous patch messing up the game's rosters while Konami will need a few weeks to fix that problem first.
  http://www.destructoid.com/konami-so...s-318889.phtml
• Konami also announced they are still planning on making more games for the Metal Gear series although currently don't have the funds needs for the likely costly development based on recent MGS games.
  http://www.destructoid.com/konami-st...y-318877.phtml

3) Blizzard announced starting with future financial reports, they will not be revealing the total subscriber base for World of Warcraft due to them getting tired of all the "World of Warcraft is doomed" articles whenever the base drops. Game is currently at 5.5 million active subscribers which ends up being the lowest within the past 9 years.
http://www.destructoid.com/blizzard-...s-318882.phtml

4) According to Best Buy, their pre-order bonus for Xenoblade Chronicles X for the Wii U will be a $10 discount coupon for pizza.
http://www.destructoid.com/xenoblade...--318688.phtml

can't wait to read the 1000+ page threads on mmo-champion related to that Blizzard news

Makes sense. Their share price took a hit announcing 5.5 million subscribers, which is only a tiny loss and goddamn fucking miraculous that an MMO that old still has that many people paying every month. Think Final Fantasy XIV is the second place MMO now and that has about 1.5.

Today's News:
1) SALES:

• Several retailers are currently offering a free game or gift card with the purchase of a Xbox One this week.
  http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-...e-318898.phtml
• Gamestop currently having a special trade-in deal for the newest Xbox One model with the possibility of getting up to $250 off by trading in an older PS4 or Xbox One console.
  http://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-...e-318981.phtml
• GOG.com is currently having their big annual Fall Sale with around 350 games on discount, free game gifts available based on the amount of money spent, and the sale itself lasting till November 15th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/it-s-time...e-319028.phtml

2) Blizzard has released a new update for Hearthstone allowing co-op play for this week's Tavern Brawl event. The new feature will last till November 9th before being removed.
http://www.destructoid.com/co-op-ent...r-319004.phtml

3) Update to Konami shutting down their LA studio news as the company promised the studio's closure won't affect their planned support for MGS V: Phantom Pain's Metal Gear Online mode.
http://www.destructoid.com/konami-co...o-319037.phtml

Overwatch is coming to consoles apparently. Fantastic news.

BattleBorn has been delayed until May. The one of you that remembered what the hell it was may care.

I forgot it existed until Paris.

Battleborn is quite fun :shifty:

Today's News:
1) Based on a recent interview Crystal Dynamics senoir designer had with Finder AU, the company is currently considering the idea of making a new Legacy of Kain game.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a...e-319282.phtml

2) Some Ubisoft related news:

• According to reports, the recent DLC steampunk costume packs for Assassin's Creed Syndicate are around 2.5 to 3.1 GB in size with the free costume requiring 820 MB (Xbox One) and 1 GB (PS4) in free space.
  http://www.destructoid.com/why-the-h...--319178.phtml
• Based on Ubisoft's recent financial report, PC sales are up compared to last year while last gen and Wii U sales are down. Almost half of all Ubisoft sales from the report are from the PS4 (27%) and PC (20%).
  http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-r...g-319194.phtml
• Also based on the same financial report, Ubisoft blamed AC: Unity's poor reception as the main reason why Syndicate's launch sales were lower than expected. Ended up having the record for worst launch sales in series history not counting spin-offs.
  http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-s...y-319175.phtml
• Ubisoft revealed the specs for the PC version of Assassin's Creed Syndicate which arrives on November 9th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-...s-319248.phtml

3) Some EA related news:

• Plants vs Zombies Garden Warfare 2 was announced to be arriving on February 23, 2016 for PC, Xbox One, and PS4.
  http://www.destructoid.com/plants-vs...y-319254.phtml
• Ghost Games announced the new Need for Speed game will not have any paid DLC with all DLC packs to be free at least for the first 6 months.
  http://www.destructoid.com/ea-s-late...--319159.phtml
• Star Wars Battlefront will be getting the early play treatment for EA Access with up to 10 hours available of free play starting on November 12th.
  http://www.destructoid.com/star-wars...y-319084.phtml

4) For those that care, Avalanche Studios announced Just Cause 3 will run better on the PS4 at least in terms of graphical power (1080p on PS4 vs 900p on Xbox One).
http://www.destructoid.com/just-caus...e-319198.phtml

5) SALES - Target announced they will be having a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" sale starting on November 8th and lasting till November 14th.
http://www.destructoid.com/target-bu...4-319176.phtml

Legacy of Kain?! Bring it on, Crystal Dynamics.

VAE VICTUS!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">I love the idea that they're identical, except on the 360 the war is being fought by a fleet of transit vans <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CoDBO3?src=hash">#CoDBO3</a> <a href="https://t.co/KvgVxCHVAN">pic.twitter.com/KvgVxCHVAN</a></p>&mdash; Danny O'Dwyer (@dannyodwyer) <a href="https://twitter.com/dannyodwyer/status/662690870806777857">November 6, 2015</a></blockquote>
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Bro that's proof that last gen is superior. That transit van is clearly running some kind of high end optical camo. How does he not see that?

The tree's have less foliage because the dynamic weather in the game on the 360 version generated a wind storm that actually blew the majority of said foliage away.

This is hilarious. We know the 360 can do better than that. They didn't want a Titanfall/CoD AW situation where the games ran barely different across console generations.