[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Based on a report from Kickstarter, around $46 million were raised in funds in 2015 for video game projects while two games, Shenmue III and Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, managed to generate around 25% of the amount raised overall.
http://www.destructoid.com/two-title...r-334306.phtml

2) SALES:

• Nintendo announced starting next week (Jan 19th) Bayonetta 2 will be getting a permanent price drop to $30 (50% Off).
  http://www.destructoid.com/bayonetta...h-334276.phtml
• Nintendo currently holding a Winter Warm-Up sale on the eShop from now till February 4th with discounts going as high as 30% off.
  https://twitter.com/GoNintendoTweet/...11024628146176
• Newegg currently holding a sale on Playstation Plus 1 year subscriptions for $40 (free shipping).
  http://www.destructoid.com/playstati...g-334271.phtml

3) Update to recent Hitman pre-order news as Square Enix announced the upcoming Hitman game will be a fully episodic game, Episode 1 arrives on March 11 for $15, additional episodes will arrive once a month for $10 each, and a complete disc-based version to arrive late 2016.
http://www.destructoid.com/hitman-s-...c-334294.phtml

4) Microsoft hinted they will be revealing the next official batch of Xbox 360 games for Xbox One's compatibility program very soon.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...patible-games/