Now only if Nintendo would listen about Metroid :shifty:

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I wonder if the Power Glove was beneficial to all parties involved (financially).

I know Nintendo's reputation was damaged because of it, but they very well could have made some coin off of it.

Off the top of my head, I believe it was a Kinect-style situation where it did very well initially, but no-one cared after a few months. It was that stupid NES based movie hype.

Nintendo actually had nothing to do with the Power Glove. Pax distributed it in Japan and was made by Mattel, who distributed the NES in the US.

EDIT: 100k overall in the US. No, it just did shit.

Perhaps the video was wrong but it said Mattel made 80 million off the deal.

http://chooseyourhit.com/

You can now pick to vote for Gary Bussy or Gary Cole and the winner will be a contract in the new Hitman.

If anyone wants Dark Souls 3 for XB1 in English now, just buy it on the Japan MS website, stop the install then start it again based on your real console region.

Today's News:
1) SALES & Freebies:

• Capcom is currently holding a Resident Evil series themed sale on Xbox Marketplace, eShopp, and Steam as part of the series 20th Anniversary celebrations.
  http://www.destructoid.com/capcom-ce...s-350428.phtml
• Green Man Gaming is currently holding a Spring Sale for PC games with discounts going as high as 80% off.
  http://www.destructoid.com/half-pric...e-350338.phtml
• Microsoft Store is currently holding a $50 Off sale on Xbox One bundles.
  http://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-...e-349922.phtml
• Newest Humble Bundle was revealed to be a Sega themed bundle.
  http://www.destructoid.com/sega-s-ne...s-350277.phtml
• Sony is currently holding a Call of Duty themed sale on the Playstation Store from now till the end of the month.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-end-of-march/
• Titanfall is currently available to download for free as part of Origin's Vault promotion.
  http://www.gamespot.com/articles/tit.../1100-6435957/

2) Tekken 7 is currently rumored to be getting a possible PC release based on a recent survey by Bandai Namco. If true, it would be the first game in the main series to arrive for the platform.
http://www.destructoid.com/tekken-7-...c-350429.phtml

3) Nintendo is currently denying rumors of them ending production of Wii U consoles after this year.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-u-production/

PS4k has been confirmed by independent sources at Eurogamer too.

http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/di...sony-making-it

They've got a few options in the article about what it's doing, but only option 1 makes sense if it really is going to play 4k games.

I don't know what to make of this at all. 4K gaming isn't viable, and there's no point charging loads for something now when they could do it much cheaper in a couple of years, and even then to a relatively small audience of people with 4K.

Yea... definitely seems like something that would be done in a couple years time. Just like DVD players when they first arrived - I remember the average cost was $500-$750 for one, now you can get one for less than $50.

While 4K is great and all, as Rog said, the console 4k market has to be rather small. Most people who are utilizing 4k "gaming" are PC players already and less likely to invest in a console with equal or less power.

Even then, a lot of games don't run at 30fps at 4k on a 980ti.

I think we need to see what these new AMD GPUs do when the desktop parts are out. If they're not at least double the power at every price point, then it's only going to be indie 2D games running at 4k.

I think they've got to be clearly hoping that people sitting there with 4k TVs are thinking "Well, what can I do with this resolution?" because it's only really heavily compressed Netflix and a couple of UHD players right now, or that releasing this will make those on the fence about bothering to get a 4k TV get one. They were half-arsed with 3D (mostly because it was a bollocks tech, but still), they might try and go all in with this. Since Kaz is at the top of all Sony instead of just games now, this could be his trojan horse for 4k. I just don't see how it makes sense any other way.

Very true. I think that is what is forgotten. Everyone has had the "1080p 60FPS" hammered into their brain, they most likely do not understand the jump required to go from 1080p to 4k.

I can also see this being shat upon by console fanboys if they release a model at the same price point or much higher, especially if they do not offer some sort of "1st gen trade" offer or something.

Are 4K blu rays out in retail yet? I can see it as part of a big push in "Just buy this as your 4K player".

A very, very loose comparison would be the Xbox 360 eventually getting the HDMI port. Did the Elite have one at launch or were they all component in 2005?

Jeff Gerstman over at Giant Bomb said on a podcast that MS had been planning on doing this iterative design with the 360. Something with Comcast or another cable company that said "Hey, here's your free XBox for doing a 2 year contract with us" and then at the end of the contract "Lock yourself in for another 2 years and we'll take that old 360 from you and here's a 360.2!" or whatever the fuck it would be and the only thing that held them back was IBM not really doing much with PowerPC anymore.

I can't even see that working. I can't see people upgrading their consoles as much as phones.
Yeah, think they started hitting retail sometime this year. The Elite had the HDMI at launch. Only remember because Jeff mentioned it in that very same podcast. Other models didn't follow for a little bit.

Huh, from back in October last year:

Food for thought, there.

Today's News:
1) Sony announced they have opened a new studio called ForwardWorks focusing mainly on mobile games using existing Playstation IPs.
http://www.destructoid.com/expect-to...e-350746.phtml

2) During a recent interview with Gamespot, Resident Evil series creator Shinji Mikami revealed Capcom never had plans for a series to be made when developing the first game. At the time, Mikami didn't think the horror genre was strong enough to support a series and horror tropes becoming boring for players very quickly.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...d-as-a-series/

3) Some Nintendo related news:

• 3DS version of Pokemon Shuffle recently got a major update to make it very similar to the mobile version in terms of gameplay.
  http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-s...e-350682.phtml
• Niantic revealed some new details for Pokemon GO which included certain Pokemon to be limited to certain areas (ex. water types near lakes), evolution based on the amount of the same Pokemon a player catches, and gym battles being similar to a Tower Defense like system.
  http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-g...s-350736.phtml
• Nintendo recently applied for a trademark for the Mario Bros series coin sound.
  http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...d-350675.phtml
• Nintendo will be holding an early access period for Amiibo Challenge starting tomorrow with the only requirement being new amiibos have to be bought at select retailers within the time period for access.
  http://mynintendonews.com/2016/03/23...al-site-opens/

4) SALES & FREEBIES:

• Capcom and Curve Digital currently holding sales on the eShop.
  http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers
• Fallout 4, Rainbow Six Siege, and Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain are all currently on sale at Newegg for $30-$35.
  http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get.../1100-6435991/
• Microsoft revealed the list of free games for April's Games With Gold will be The Wolf Among Us (Xbox One), Sunset Overdrive (Xbox One), Dead Space (Xbox 360), Saints Row IV (Xbox 360).
  http://majornelson.com/2016/03/24/xb...or-april-2016/

My Pong thread is slightly more popular than Merc's RPG thread.

the 3DS Pokemon Shuffle upgrade was a long time coming... ab00t times

Today's News:
1) During a recent NicoNico livestream, Final Fantasy XV's director Hajime Tabata revealed it will take around 50 hours to beat the game in terms of main story.
http://www.destructoid.com/final-fan...s-350844.phtml

2) Microsoft is currently denying rumors of them working on or considering a trade-in service for digital Xbox One games.
http://www.destructoid.com/microsoft...e-350864.phtml

3) IO Interactive announced they are unable to fix a recently discovered save corrupting bug in the new Hitman game. According to them, the way both the "live game" feature and need for a constant internet connection were designed means its impossible for the bug itself to ever be fixed.
http://www.destructoid.com/hitman-sa...e-350863.phtml

4) SALES & FREEBIES:

• For those with an Origin account, Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault is currently available to download for free as part of the On The House promotion.
  http://www.destructoid.com/medal-of-...w-350853.phtml
• Steam is currently holding a Ubisoft themed sale. For those interested in getting recently released The Division for cheap, the game is not included in the sale.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...iege-included/
• Bethesda is currently holding a 50% Off sale on all bundles in Fallout Shelter's microtransaction store.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...f-all-bundles/

Today's News:
1) Some VR related news:

• Oculus stated developers will have complete control when it comes to selling Rift games and are not required to also sell those games on the Oculus Store.
  http://www.destructoid.com/oculus-gi...s-351384.phtml
• Sony recently teased their upcoming Playstation VR headset might expand to include PC support some point in the future.
  http://www.destructoid.com/sony-may-...y-351267.phtml

2) During a recent episode of The Game Informer Show, the original voice actor of Solid Snake, David Hayter, stated he has no desire of ever working with Hideo Kojima again and its due to how poorly Kojima treated him over the years. A big reason is due to Kojima constantly trying to get him replaced with every new MGS game going as far back as Snake Eater's development.
http://www.destructoid.com/-i-ve-got...e-351199.phtml

3) According to reports, Rockstar is in the very early phase of Grand Theft Auto VI's development and might be scouting locations to determine the new game's setting.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...in-development

4) According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Sony is currently rumored to be making an official announcement regarding the PS4.5 console prior to the Playstation VR's release this October.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...psvrs-release/

Love ya, Rockstar. But I wouldn't mind a follow up to Red Dead Redemption or introducing a new franchise.

Got a good thing going with GTA 5 right now. No need to start putting in the rear view mirror with all the success it has and keeping online fresh on a regular basis.

It's as good as happening, been a lot of LinkedIn leaks from people that make it seem like it must be fairly far into development too.

People are also speculating that it's the reason RDR is being held back on the Xbox One BC program as it's fully working. Might just be a pre order bonus. Rockstar don't do E3, but if they have a marketing deal with MS or Sony, I'd say to expect it there. If not, sometime this year.

I feel like a bad person for NOT playing anything from Red Dead......

Are they ALL good?

No. Just Redemption. But damn is it ever good.

Yeah. Still got a bit of a following on the 360 these days.

When I had the itch to go online a while back, there was always that 1 jerk who would send you invite after invite after invite to join a posse. And you could never kick him.

It got annoying after and I just said the hell with it. Great game, of course.

Nintendo's first phone app, Miitomo, is launching March 31st for us in the west.

Nintendo is also launching an enhanced Wii U and Nintendo 3DS shop on Nintendo.com on March 31 for users with a Nintendo Account to purchase digital games

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

• Sony is currently holding a Metal Gear Solid series themed sale on PSN this week.
  http://www.destructoid.com/psn-sale-...d-351648.phtml
• Major Nelson revealed the list of games for this week's Deals With Gold sale.
  http://majornelson.com/2016/03/28/th...light-sale-43/
• EA announced Stoic’s The Banner Saga will be the next game added for Origin's Vault service.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...game-revealed/
• Square Enix announced they are partnering with charity GameChanger and are offering free PC copies of Tomb Raider reboot for those who donate at least $1 to the charity.
  http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...raider-for-pc/

2) For those interested in the upcoming Doom beta, Sony is currently handing out beta codes for the PS4 version although not redeemable until March 31st while the pre-load option for the beta arrives tomorrow.
http://www.destructoid.com/doom-beta...w-351543.phtml

3) The next Call of Duty game is currently rumored to be taking place during the far future in terms of timeline, outer space as its setting, and Infinity Ward as the developer.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-next-...e-351559.phtml

4) Square Enix is currently rumored to be working on 4 new mobile games for their GO series based on recent domain purchases. Thief Go, Deus Ex Go, Life is Strange Go, and Just Cause Go are all rumored to be in development for mobile platforms.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...fe-is-strange/

5) A sequel to Shadow of Mordor is currently rumored to be in development according to a recent stunt actor's iStunt resume update.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...unt-performer/

Shadow of Mordor is soooooooooooooooooo good. Need to fire that up for some outstanding gratuitous violence.

I am very surprised that other games haven't ripped off the Nemesis system.

"Life is Strange Go" sounds like the stupidest title

Stupider than Dong Dong Never Die?

Life is Strange Rule34 GIF was briefly on Reddit front page before it got nuked by downvotes for some reason. I suppose this is Videogame News also.

this intrigues me

Revolver wasn't bad at the time, probably doesn't look too good now tho

Huge lunch of salt time, but a dude posted something and was verified to be someone fairly high up at GameStop and has done threads on other things that have proven to be legit. But if this is true about the PS4K, then it's pretty much what I want out of that system:

Cool. Hopefully this is all true and the current PS4s see a drastic price drop. My PS3 is a bit long in the tooth.

That's probably the worst of all the news considering a repeat of late Xbox 360/PS3 gen is likely going to happen after a short while. Should just go in the New 3DS route and make them PS4K exclusive type games to prevent that problem from becoming an issue.

Also doubt Sony is going to bother with a trade-in program or be any better than what Gamestop would offer. Seems like that would be too much of a big money hit if its good for consumers and in the past they've done nothing of sorts for that idea (ex. PSP Go, PS3 games playable on PS4).

If enough people move over, they will make the games exclusive. New 3DS hasn't done that as there's only been a single retail game that required N3DS, everything else has been N3DS enhanced, so basically exactly that.