Videogame News Thread

[drave]

1) Fuck those organizers! NOT COOL!

4) Ouch. Though Witcher III is worthy of many replays so it won't matter. Fired this up today for the first time in months. Miffed at the shit ending I got for being a dickhead, so going after the Mega Happy Ending. THEN I will delve into DLC

[drave]

And thank you again Smeat, for your invaluable contributions. People ask me where I get my news and I tell them "Straight from the source - Smelly Meatball".

[Kalyx triaD]

Meatball's the man.

[Sixx]

1) Fuck those organizers! NOT COOL!

4) Ouch. Though Witcher III is worthy of many replays so it won't matter. Fired this up today for the first time in months. Miffed at the shit ending I got for being a dickhead, so going after the Mega Happy Ending. THEN I will delve into DLC

still can't believe the witcher series were such a success. polish games are usually fucking terrible.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They announced a new Metal Gear set after V!

Well, V Ground Zeroes...

IGN can exclusively reveal Metal Gear Survive, a four-player stealth co-op game set within the Metal Gear universe, due for release on Xbox One, PS4 and PC in 2017.

Set directly after the events of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Survive sees the members of Militaires Sans Frontières not killed in that game’s finale transported through wormholes into an alternate universe, where they’re forced to battle a force of crystalline zombies and, it seems, at least one Metal Gear itself.

“Metal Gear Survive will offer a fresh take on the series’ famed stealth elements,” said Konami European president, Tomotada Tashiro in a press release, “but within a unique co-op setting that is designed for a truly engrossing multiplayer experience.”

Survive will be the first full Metal Gear game made after the departure of series creator Hideo Kojima, and Konami has been unclear as to how much, if any, of the original Kojima Productions team will be working on the game.

While Big Boss appears at the beginning of the game’s trailer, it remains unclear whether he, the Snake clones, or any recognisable characters from Kojima’s games will appear in the core game. However, Konami does make clear that this is “a new addition to the Metal Gear Solid V experience”.

Konami has revealed few concrete details about the game at this point, barring a teaser trailer (above), but it will be built for four-player co-op play, and will have players using brand new weaponry to fight off enemies. A Konami fact sheet refers to the game as “survival done the Metal Gear way”.

The zombie-like enemies shown are referred to by Konami as “biological threats”, and mention is also made of teaming up to take down “massive threats”, which could potentially be the Metal Gear heard at the end of the trailer.

Going by the trailer itself, the game appears to involve scavenging for resources from the destroyed Mother Base, parts of which have been sucked through and scattered out of the wormholes that transported the game’s central MSF characters.

Survive will use the same FOX Engine that powered both instalments of Metal Gear Solid V. Konami will release more information following Gamescom, and we’ll update you as soon as we find out more.

Trailer at the link. I'll embed a YT one when it pops up.

http://uk.ign.com/articles/2016/08/17/gamescom-2016-konami-announces-metal-gear-survive

http://i.imgur.com/wFpmmYG.png

V HAS COME TO

[Kalyx triaD]

Lol

[Sixx]

god, those mohawk monsters look stupid

[VSG]

"Enjoy":


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[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) 2K Games released a new trailer for the Bioshock: The Collection remaster set.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-remastered-graphics-look-just-a-smidgen-better-in-bioshock-the-collection-381053.phtml

2) During a recent interview with Game Informer, EA revealed remastered games will become a bigger part of their plans for game development and teased the Mass Effect series to be getting one in the near future.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/08/16/ea-strongly-hints-that-mass-effect-games-will-get-remastered.aspx

3) The co-developer of both Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10, Inti Createas, recently teased they want to port both games to current gen consoles if they ever get approval from Capcom.
https://www.destructoid.com/inti-creates-is-up-for-mega-man-9-and-10-re-releases-but-needs-capcom-s-consent-380996.phtml

4) Harley Quinn and Deadshot were revealed to be among the roster for Injustice 2 based on a recent trailer released.
https://www.destructoid.com/suicide-squad-represents-in-injustice-2-381012.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to reports, the Ultimate Edition ($270) for Final Fantasy XV won't contain a Season Pass for the game although for some unknown reason a special digital edition ($85) of the game will.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-s-ultimate-edition-isn-t-all-that-ultimate-381305.phtml

2) The Ezio trilogy of Assassin's Creed games is currently rumored to be getting the remaster treatment based on a recent Korean ratings board leak.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-good-chance-the-assassin-s-creed-ezio-games-are-getting-remastered-381291.phtml

3) For those interested in Solbrain Knight of Darkness on PSN, the game was recently discovered to have stolen artwork and assets from other games. The developer itself is currently refusing to listen to complaints or allegations regarding the issue.
https://www.destructoid.com/solbrain-knight-of-darkness-steals-artwork-music-and-more-381262.phtml
http://techraptor.net/content/solbrain-knight-darkness-stolen-assets

4) Unlike with past Dead Rising games, Capcom announced the series time limit system has been completely removed for Dead Rising 4.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-dead-rising-4s-campaign-ditches-the-series-mos/1100-6442760/

5) SALES - Nintendo is currently holding a Summer Sale on the eShop from now till September 1st with discounts being in the 30% off range. Publisher Nicalis is also holding a sale on the eShop while Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty is among the other games on sale as part of the weekly sales.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=0D7A91C97D4309072280B41F9451CDC4

[Fignuts]

That megaman legacy should have included 7-10 in the first place.

[Disturbed316]

Dead Rising was all about the time limit and rushing to get everything done in time. Not sure how I feel about the removal of it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Dead Rising was all about the time limit and rushing to get everything done in time. Not sure how I feel about the removal of it.

Also has health regen. I'll see what people say when it's out, but they may not have learned from RE6 of trying to make all their series as broad as possible for the sake of it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Doug Bowser has been promoted to S. Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nintendo.

Bowser rising up the ranks of Nintendo!

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Ubisoft released a new trailer for Watch Dogs 2 focusing on the game's online multiplayer modes.
https://www.destructoid.com/watch-dogs-2-unveils-its-multiplayer-modes-381385.phtml

2) Facebook announced they will be starting their own Unity-based service for PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/facebook-launching-gaming-platform-381334.phtml

3) SALES - Severeal retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Deus Ex: Mankind Divided with discounts in the 25% to 30% range.
https://www.destructoid.com/deus-ex-mankind-divided-deluxe-at-25-off-preload-going-live-381300.phtml

4) During a recent interview with Engadget, Microsoft clarified their "no Scorpio only exclusive games" stance with VR-based games now to be exclusive to the Xbox One Scorpio model.
https://www.destructoid.com/turns-out-microsoft-s-project-scorpio-console-will-have-exclusives-after-all-381298.phtml

[Disturbed316]

No interest in Watch Dogs 2, the first one ended up making me feel so underwhelmed.

[VSG]

Today's News:

2) The Enzo trilogy of Assassin's Creed games is currently rumored to be getting the remaster treatment based on a recent Korean ratings board leak.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-good-chance-the-assassin-s-creed-ezio-games-are-getting-remastered-381291.phtml



Ezio :lol:

Although an Enzo Assassin's Creed is entertaining.

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Doug Bowser has been promoted to S. Vice President of Marketing and Sales at Nintendo.

Bowser rising up the ranks of Nintendo!

Koopa Pack Attack!

http://gonintendo.com/stories/263554-nintendo-s-doug-bowser-promoted-to-senior-vice-president-of-sales?page=1

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Sony announced on their official Playstation blog a price hike for Playstation Plus subscriptions will take effect on September 22nd.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-plus-subscription-price-increasing/1100-6442878/

2) Zelda: Breath of the Wild managed to win Gamecom's "2016 Best of Show" award while For Honor managed to win "Best PC Game" and "Best PS4 Game" awards. In regards to the Xbox One, Sea of Thieves took their "Best Xbox One Game" award.
https://www.destructoid.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-takes-home-award-for-best-of-gamescom-381976.phtml

3) The developer of previously canceled Allison Road, Lilith Ltd, recently teased during an interview with IGN they have restarted work on the project. Only catch is an actual dev team for the project still needs to be hired since at the moment only the game's creator is working on the project.
https://www.destructoid.com/allison-road-may-still-see-the-light-of-day-381962.phtml

4) Sony is currently facing some online backlash after it was recently discovered their refund policy for PSN games includes terms allowing Sony the ability to block any game refunded from ever being playable on a user's account and/or console. Was also discovered to cover physical games if the refund itself was for a digital game.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-s-refund-policy-under-scrutiny-after-no-man-s-sky-launch-381520.phtml

5) For those who missed the Olympics Closing Ceremony, Nintendo's Mario and Namco's Pac-Man made brief appearances as part of the traditional passing of the game to a new city moment.
https://www.destructoid.com/mario-made-an-appearance-at-the-actual-olympic-games-381848.phtml

[ClockShot]

.................that hike went into effect today?

Wonder if the pre-paid PS+ gift cards will still work at $49.99?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

.................that hike went into effect today?

Wonder if the pre-paid PS+ gift cards will still work at $49.99?

Starting September 22nd, so stock up.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to be both Capcom and Playstation themed.
https://www.destructoid.com/get-half-off-street-fighter-v-plus-capcom-classics-in-the-playstation-humble-bundle-382169.phtml
Square Enix is currently holding an Amazon exclusive "Buy 1, Get 1 Free" sale for their Xbox One games.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-square-enix-promotion-offers-buy-one-get-one-on-xbox-games-382021.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games available for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/08/22/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-57/


2) Besides Sony's recent announcement of them bringing Playstation Now to PC, Microsoft also revealed they are currently working on bringing more Xbox games to Steam.
https://www.destructoid.com/more-microsoft-published-games-will-eventually-hit-steam-382140.phtml

3) Deus Ex: Mankind Dividied micro-transaction system was revealed to contain purchasable in-game items for both the game's single player and Breach mode. Prices range between 99 cents to $30 for chipset currency packs.
https://www.destructoid.com/deus-ex-mankind-divided-s-microtransactions-include-in-game-currency-382076.phtml

[Big Vic]

Humble bundle is only for PS4? (and not PS3?) :(

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Humble bundle is only for PS4? (and not PS3?) :(

PS3 as well. In fact, most of them are PS3 only games.

[Big Vic]

I checked the PS3 store and could not find them.... or maybe this is a tangible bundle.

[Big Vic]

Oh do I go to the website, buy it, then receive a code to download the game?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh do I go to the website, buy it, then receive a code to download the game?

Yeah, they give you the codes. It's not on the PSN store.

[Big Vic]

I have like no more space in my PS3 :(

[Big Vic]

.................that hike went into effect today?

Wonder if the pre-paid PS+ gift cards will still work at $49.99?Thought it was already 59.99

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Respawn Entertainment stated they are fully aware of complaints regarding the recent public beta of Titanfall 2 by claiming most were due to the beta being an older version of the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/respawn-responds-to-harsh-titanfall-2-feedback-382449.phtml

2) SALES & FREEBIES:

Both Amazon and Gamestop are currently holding sales for Doom with Gamestop selling the game itself for $20 and Amazon selling the collector's edition for $45-48.
https://www.destructoid.com/doom-is-now-only-20-at-gamestop-collector-s-edition-62-off-382439.phtml
Newegg is currently holding a sale on Xbox One bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/newegg-continues-clearing-out-xbox-one-systems-deals-start-at-259-382384.phtml
Bundle Stars is currently holding a sale for PC games with Mad Max ($10) and Lego series games among the games available.
https://www.destructoid.com/-10-mad-max-appears-in-bundle-stars-encore-sale-382061.phtml
Microsoft revealed the list of free games for September's Games With Gold will be Earthlock: Festival of Magic (Xbox One), Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China (Xbox One), Forza Horizon (Xbox 360), and Mirror's Edge (Xbox 360).
https://www.destructoid.com/here-are-your-september-16-games-with-gold-headlined-by-mirror-s-edge-382364.phtml


3) New footage of a canceled Goldeneye game for Xbox Live Arcade developed by Rare was recently leaked online. Xbox division boss Phil Spencer emphasized once again license issues was the official reason for it being dropped.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-boss-responds-to-goldeneye-007-xbox-360-foota/1100-6442996/

4) EA announced Battlefield 1's Season Pass will cost $50 and cover 4 DLC expansion packs.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-is-getting-a-customary-fps-season-pass-382316.phtml

5) Remedy Entertainment recently teased they are currently working on an unannounced game although gave no other teases besides the project being in the very early development phase.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/quantum-break-alan-wake-dev-teases-new-game/1100-6442994/

[drave]

Wow, fuck that $50 season pass.

[drave]

Earthlock looks like a lot of fun though.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Newegg is currently holding another sale on Xbox One bundles while a separate Destructoid-apporved eBay retailer holding a sale on a Madden 17 Xbox One bundle.
https://www.destructoid.com/three-xbox-one-s-deals-now-available-free-games-or-50-gift-card-382629.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/take-20-off-madden-17-without-using-prime-or-gamers-club-unlocked-382622.phtml
For those with Xbox Live Gold, Forza 6 is currently free to play from now till August 28.
https://www.destructoid.com/free-joyrides-with-forza-6-this-weekend-382615.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games currently on sale this week for the eShop while a couple of big sales from last week are still going on.
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers


2) Gearbox recently teased a new Duke Nukem game will be revealed on September 2nd at PAX West.
https://www.destructoid.com/we-re-probably-getting-more-duke-nukem-soon-382646.phtml

3) For those with a PSN account, Sony recently updated the security for the service to now include the option for two-step verification.
https://www.destructoid.com/you-should-set-up-two-step-verification-for-playstation-network-382634.phtml

4) Mortal Kombat series creator Ed Boon recently teased on Twitter a PC port of Mortal Kombat X will be arriving soon for the platform. Steam itself currently has a beta for the game planned to arrive on August 29th.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mortal-kombat-x-pc-fans-likely-getting-their-wish-/1100-6443025/

5) According to Gamestop's recent fiscal report, overall sales were down by around 7% and overall consoles sales down by around $108 million with the company blaming the announcements of the Neo and Scorpio as a big reason.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-console-sales-hurt-by-scorpio-neo-announc/1100-6443026/

[ClockShot]

Another Duke Nukem game. Wasn't the last one horribad?

Gearbox gotta brainstorming new ideas. I know Battleborn didn't work out like it should thanks to the juggernaut that's Overwatch. But, you can't survive on Borderlands and Homeworld forever.

[Fignuts]

Battleborn didn't work out because its not a very good game.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES - Dell is currently holding a sale on PS4 consoles with a $100 gift card included with every purchase.
https://www.destructoid.com/buy-a-playstation-4-at-dell-get-a-100-gift-card-382875.phtml

2) During a recent interview with Famitsu, Final Fantasy XV's director Hajime Tabata revealed it will take around 40-50 hours to beat the game, the second half of the game is heavier in linear gameplay and story pacing, Season Pass will cover the first six DLC packs, and they have a lot of DLC planned for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-s-second-half-is-said-to-be-more-story-driven-382885.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-is-getting-even-more-dlc-and-your-season-pass-won-t-cover-it-all-382778.phtml

3) A recent ESRB listing for Resident Evil 7 revealed some new details for the game which includes the main character being named Ethan and the story revolving around him trying to find his missing wife. According to Leon Kennedy's series voice actor, Capcom is planning on keeping cameos of past characters at a minimum for the new game.
https://www.destructoid.com/esrb-listing-for-resident-evil-7-details-main-character-s-name-basic-plot-382830.phtml
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-scaling-back-on-classic-cameos-ser/1100-6443073/

[DAMN iNATOR]

Another Duke Nukem game. Wasn't the last one horribad?

Gearbox gotta brainstorming new ideas. I know Battleborn didn't work out like it should thanks to the juggernaut that's Overwatch. But, you can't survive on Borderlands and Homeworld forever.

Yeah Duke Nukem Forever was easily THE worst purchase of a game that I have ever made. There's actually an achievement/trophy in the game for picking up a piece of waste out of a toilet with his bare hands that pretty appropriately sums up just how awful it is.

Worst of all I actually sprung for the Balls of Steel edition...whoops.

[Fignuts]

New King of Fighters plays like a dream, but I'd hold off on buying it if you don't have people to play with locally, cause the netcode is shit.

[Kalyx triaD]

Khuntry's on it. We'll rock it soon.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) The former art director of the Dead Space series, Ian Milham, was recently hired to become the new game director for the Tomb Raider series at Crystal Dynamics. The former director for the Tomb Raider series recently left the company to join Infinity Ward.
https://www.destructoid.com/tomb-raider-s-new-game-director-helped-create-dead-space-382942.phtml

2) Renegade Kid studio, developer of Mutant Mudds, announced they are shutting down as a studio after the co-founders decided to split up. Both co-founders will be forming their own new studios with one handling Renegade Kid's 2D games and the other handling 3D games.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/studios-closure-leads-to-an-unusual-split-for-its-/1100-6443106/

3) Metal Gear Solid V is currently rumored to be getting a Definitive edition arriving by this November based on recently leaks.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-still-unannounced-metal-gear-solid-v-definitive-edition-is-reportedly-coming-this-year-383440.phtml

4) Nintendo announced a new limited edition Galaxy color for the New 3DS XL model arrives this week for $199.
https://www.destructoid.com/another-limited-edition-new-3ds-xl-drops-this-week-383401.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Sony is currently holding an Innovators Sale on PSN this week with a variety of games on discount.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/innovators-sale/cid=STORE-MSF77008-INNOVATORLP
Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to be classic Sierra Entertainment themed.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-newest-humble-bundle-is-full-of-classic-sierra-adventure-games-383644.phtml
Toys'R'Us is currently holding a "2 for $30" sale on select 3DS games.
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-3ds-games-are-2-for-30-at-toys-r-us-383452.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games and an Activision themed sale for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/08/29/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-activision-publisher-sale/


2) For those interested or signed up to the Battlefield 1 beta, EA announced Xbox Live Gold is needed in order to play the Xbox One version while Playstation Plus is not needed for the PS4 version. Beta itself starts tomorrow.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-upcoming-beta-doesn-t-require-ps-plus-but-it-needs-xbox-live-gold-383571.phtml

3) Nintendo announced the next Direct episode will be arriving this Thursday and will be focused on the 3DS.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-3ds-is-getting-a-nintendo-direct-this-week-383591.phtml

4) Update to recent Metal Gear Solid V Definitive Edition news as Konami confirmed rumors of its development and currently planned to arrive on October 11th.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-still-unannounced-metal-gear-solid-v-definitive-edition-is-reportedly-coming-this-year-update--383440.phtml

[Sepholio]

No Mario's Sky. Google it. Acquire it. Enjoy it.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Gamestop is currently holding a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" clearance sale on DS games from now till September 6th according to this week's ad flyer.
Nintendo is currently holding a sale on refurbished Wii Us for $225 and includes a $25 gift card as a gift.
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-225-refurbished-wii-u-with-25-gift-card-from-nintendo-383899.phtml
Sony revealed the list of free games for September's Playstation Plus includes Journey (PS4) among the six games available.
https://www.destructoid.com/journey-leads-the-playstation-plus-lineup-for-september-383882.phtml
Destructoid approved eBary retailer RushHourWholeSaler is currently holding a sale on the 500GB PS4 model for $300 which includes an extra controller as part of the deal.
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-playstation-4-with-extra-controller-for-299-383611.phtml
http://www.ebay.com/itm/162140908898?rmvSB=true


2) IO Interactive announced a disc based version of the episodic Hitman game will be arriving on January 31, 2017 and the PS4 version to have some exclusive content.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-gets-physical-next-january-383840.phtml

3) According to French gaming website Gameblog, the rumored remastered Assassin's Creed: Ezio trilogy for the PS4 and Xbox One is currently rumored to be arriving this November. Besides the games and DLC, it also includes two Ezio-based Assassin Creed films.
https://www.destructoid.com/assassin-s-creed-the-ezio-collection-to-run-at-1080p-30-fps-383913.phtml

4) According to Microsoft's Major Nelson, the Xbox 360 version of Castle of Illusion Starring Mickey Mouse will be getting delisted on September 2 while also being made backwards compatible around the same time for the Xbox One. No official reason was given but likely due to licensing issues involving Sega and Disney.
https://www.destructoid.com/castle-of-illusion-is-being-delisted-and-made-backward-compatible-in-the-same-week-383728.phtml for the Xbox One by the same date.

[ClockShot]

2) IO Interactive announced a disc based version of the episodic Hitman game will be arriving on January 31, 2017 and the PS4 version to have some exclusive content.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-gets-physical-next-january-383840.phtml (https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-gets-physical-next-january-383840.phtml)


FINALLY!

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Honestly, the way they've done the releases has been perfect by giving 5 hours of content a month, plus elusive targets. Glad Season 2 is going to continue to be another year of episodic content.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Green Man Gaming is currently holding a sale on select PC games with discounts up to 79% off and lasting till September 4.
https://www.destructoid.com/cheapest-street-fighter-v-and-arkham-knight-on-pc-in-intel-gmg-sale-383935.phtml
THQ Nordic announced Titan Quest Anniversary Edition is currently available to download for free on Steam for those who own past games in the series.
https://www.destructoid.com/titan-quest-anniversary-edition-is-free-if-you-own-the-original-383911.phtml
Blizzard announces the console versions of Overwatch will be free-to-play next weekend (September 9-12).
https://www.destructoid.com/overwatch-is-holding-a-free-weekend-on-consoles-starting-sept-9-384095.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the eShop along with Skyward Sword (Wii) being among the new additions to the eShop.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/
Microsoft is currently holding a sale on Xbox One bundles with a free game and $50 gift card included in the deal.
https://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-s-gets-a-free-game-plus-50-code-from-microsoft-384084.phtml


2) Warner Bros recently confirmed rumors of a PC port of Mortal Kombat XL is currently in development although by Polish developer Qloc studio and not by NeverRealm Studios.
https://www.destructoid.com/so-mortal-kombat-xl-is-heading-to-pc-384116.phtml

3) Konami recently debunked speculation and rumors regarding the cut Mission 51 being both finished and included in the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: Definitive Edition. According to the company, Phantom Pain never had a different ending planned and Mission 51 was actually meant to be a prequel to the first Metal Gear game.
https://www.destructoid.com/konami-clarifies-cut-mission-from-metal-gear-solid-v-says-it-s-not-in-development-384012.phtml

4) The former architect of Microsoft's Xbox Live service has recently joined The Pokemon Company to become their new Vice President of Technology.
https://www.gamnesia.com/news/the-creator-of-xbox-live-just-joined-the-pokemon-company

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Telltale Games announced Episode 2 for the episodic Batman game will be arriving on September 20th for PC, PS4, and Xbox One while a date for other platforms will be announced later.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/telltales-batman-series-episode-2-release-date-ann/1100-6443272/

2) Activision announced the class-based system from Black Ops III will be returning and be a bigger focus for Infinite Warfare's online multiplayer.
https://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-is-the-next-game-to-commit-to-class-based-multiplayer-383849.phtml

3) During a recent interview with MVC, Sega of Europe revealed the company is currently considering the idea of remaking both Shenmue 1 and Shenmue 2 although hinted potential development costs might not make it possible.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/shenmue-and-shenmue-2-remakes-face-challenges-but-/1100-6443260/

4) Microsoft announced the Steam version of Quantum Break has been delayed by 2 weeks from its original September 14 release to now a September 29 release date. Official reason due to developer Remedy Entertainment needing a little more time for the port.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/quantum-break-pc-steam-and-retail-release-delayed/1100-6443259/

[Fignuts]

Battlefield 1 feels like a cross between Battlefield 4 and Battlefront. It's more accessible than BF4, but has enough depth to the gameplay where it's still challenging. They found a really good balance here.

On that note, I really hope battlefront adopts this gameplay.

[DAMN iNATOR]

http://kotaku.com/court-throws-out-lindsay-lohans-grand-theft-auto-v-laws-1786058629

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

It's clearly modeled from Kate Upton.

[Cool King]

http://i.imgur.com/loUg09F.jpg

[Locke]

You're white?

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Gearbox announced a 20th anniversary edition of Duke Nukem 3D is currently in development and will arrive on October 11th for PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-09-05-duke-nukem-3d-20th-anniversary-world-tour-remaster-announced

2) Red Dead Redemption is rumored to be getting the remastered treatment according to a supposed leak by a Korean gaming website. Announcement itself is also rumored to be occurring during Sony's upcoming Playstation event on September 7th.
https://www.destructoid.com/rumor-marston-rides-again-in-red-dead-redemption-remastered-384802.phtml

3) Similar to Nintendo, Sony announced they will be making a serious push into mobile gaming within the near future and even stated Pokemon GO's success as the reason why.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-plans-to-push-it-push-it-real-good-into-the-mobile-market-384696.phtml

[ClockShot]

I'll gladly re-buy Red Dead Redemption again for the PS4 if it does happen.

[Mercenary]

I'll gladly re-buy Red Dead Redemption again for the PS4 if it does happen.

[DAMN iNATOR]

It's clearly modeled from Kate Upton.

Yeah, as mentioned by many in the comments section of the article.

[Locke]

I'll gladly re-buy Red Dead Redemption again for the PS4 if it does happen.
Why do people have this mentality? I see this as a way to buy it cheaper on PS3

[ClockShot]

Why do people have this mentality? I see this as a way to buy it cheaper on PS3

Got my original on the Xbox360.

Me and my buddies all moved to PS4.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES - Major Nelson revealed the list of games and a Namco publisher themed sale for this week's sales on the Xbox marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/09/05/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-bandai-namco-publisher-sale/

2) Next episode for Hitman was revealed to be called "Freedom Fighters" taking place in Colorado and arrives on September 27.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-is-going-to-colorado-this-month-385056.phtml

3) Ubisoft is currently considering turning Rainbow Six Siege into a seasonal series based on a recent survey teasing a second season for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/is-rainbow-six-siege-getting-a-second-season--385037.phtml

4) After being indefinitely delayed due to quality related issues, Warner Bros announced the remastered Batman Arkham set called "Batman: Return to Arkham" will arrive on October 18th for PS4 and Xbox One.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-delayed-batman-return-to-arkham-remaster-is-out-in-october-384992.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Bioware released a tech demo video for Mass Effect Andromeda as part of today's Sony's PS4 event.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-first-official-mass-effect-andromeda-gameplay-looks-a-lot-like-destiny-385308.phtml

2) Nintendo made several mobile gaming announcements today with Super Mario Run currently in development for iOS, both Fire Emblem mobile and Animal Crossing mobile have been delayed till early 2017, and Pokemon GO will be getting a port for Apple Watch devices.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/nintendo-to-develop-mario-runner-for-iphone/1100-5487/
https://www.destructoid.com/fire-emblem-and-animal-crossing-aren-t-hitting-mobile-this-fall-385271.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-is-coming-to-apple-watch-this-year-385254.phtml

3) According to the creator of Axiom Verge, Nintendo denied his request to add Samus as a secret character for the Wii U version of the game as a way to celebrate the Metroid series' 30th anniversary this year.
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-axed-yet-another-samus-appearance-this-year-385217.phtml

4) SALES & FREEBIES:

Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to be a GameMaker Studio bundle.
https://www.destructoid.com/gamemaker-studio-featured-in-latest-humble-bundle-385051.phtml
Ubisoft is currently giving away The Crew for PC as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/next-free-ubisoft-pc-game-revealed-heres-when-and-/1100-6443380/

[Fignuts]

Nintendo really hates metroid.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Nintendo revealed the list of games on sale this week for the eShop along with a special launch sale for indie game Jotun: Valhalla Edition (10% off) as part of Nindies Summer Jam sale.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/
Bundle Stars is currently holding a sale on a variety of PC games with discounts as high as 94% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/-10-mortal-kombat-x-premium-12-steam-games-for-4-at-bundle-stars-385086.phtml
Nintendo announced they will be having a sale for Pokemon's companion app starting next week.
https://www.destructoid.com/psa-pokemon-go-plus-is-on-sale-next-week-385438.phtml
Humble Bundle Store is currently giving away the Steam version of Tropico 4 for free with the offer lasting till September 10.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-a-free-steam-pc-game-courtesy-of-humble-bundle/1100-6443421/


2) Interplay announced they are going to be selling off their IPs within the near future and the official reason related to them no longer able to keep up with the current gaming industry.
https://www.destructoid.com/interplay-is-selling-off-earthworm-jim-freespace-and-more-385567.phtml

3) During an interview with USA Today, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto says the company has no plans of ever making a Super Mario game for VR devices due to the changes needed being too drastic for the series.
https://www.destructoid.com/miyamoto-says-mario-not-fit-for-virtual-reality-385531.phtml

4) For those interested in the 3DS Virtual Console version of Super Castlevania IV, Nintendo revealed it requires the NEW 3DS model in order to be playable.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/youll-need-a-new-3ds-to-play-super-castlevania-4-o/1100-6443426/

[Fignuts]

Hope someone good picks up Interplay's titles. Would lovea modern day descent, or a new 2d style earthworm jim.

[ClockShot]

Someone grab Clay Fighter. Love me some Bad Mr. Frosty.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Blizzard announces Overwatch will be free-to-play on consoles during this weekend. Game itself is also getting a special $10 discount till September 15 at various retailers.
https://www.destructoid.com/overwatch-s-free-weekend-is-live-on-consoles-385844.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently having a launch sale for Elder Scrolls Online although with a potential catch. The catch being the sale might get pulled at any moment due to GMG supposedly listing the wrong price for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/elder-scrolls-online-gold-for-40-off-on-release-day-385791.phtml
https://www.greenmangaming.com/games/the-elder-scrolls-online-gold-edition/?affsrc=1&utm_source=Fast%20Light%20Beautiful,%20LLC&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=cj


2) For those still holding out on mod support for Fallout 4 on the PS4, Bethesda announced they have dropped all plans for it due to Sony denying them approval. The PS4 version of Skyrim will also not have mod support as well.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/bethesda-blames-sony-as-ps4s-fallout-4-skyrim-mods/1100-6443447/

3) During a recent interview with IGN, Nintendo revealed they are currently considering including amiibo support for their mobile games.
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/09/08/nintendo-wonat-rule-out-amiibo-support-for-future-smartphone-games

4) Inti Creates announced Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been delayed from its Spring 2017 date to now an early 2018 release date. Official reason related to them needing more time and hiring more staff to work on the project.
https://www.destructoid.com/bloodstained-ritual-of-the-night-will-now-release-in-2018-385645.phtml

[ClockShot]

Ooof. A solid year wait for that Bloodstained game.

Hope all those who donated money to the cause got a lot of patience.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to reports, Pokemon GO broke another mobile record becoming the fastest to reach $500 million in revenue since its launch.
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-is-still-chugging-as-the-fastest-game-ever-to-hit-500-million-in-revenue-386288.phtml

2) For those interested in ReCore on the Xbox One, Microsoft stated issues regarding the game's loading times will not be fixed as part of the game's Day One patch by developer Comcept Inc.
https://www.destructoid.com/recore-s-lengthy-load-times-won-t-be-improved-for-launch-386375.phtml

3) Sony announced another delay for The Last Guardian with the new release date currently set for December 6, 2016. Official reason related to developer Team ICO needing more time while recent preview reports hinted at the game suffering from some technical problems.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-last-guardian-has-been-delayed-again-386296.phtml

4) 2K Games revealed those who own the original Bioshock games on Steam will be able to get the remastered versions from Bioshock: The Collection for free while non-Steam owners will need to verify their original cd keys in order to get the remastered versions for free. 2K Games also revealed the specs for the Collection set as well.
https://www.destructoid.com/upgrading-to-the-bioshock-remasters-on-pc-is-easy-enough-385911.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

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

Newest firmware update for the PS4 includes HDR support and folders.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-ps4-gets-folders-and-hdr-today-with-its-4-0-update-386568.phtml
Sony announced they are currently working on a VR app for mobile devices called anywhereVR which allows PSVR owners to listen to music with custom virtual reality settings.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-announces-anywherevr-for-playstation-vr-386543.phtml
Sony also announced PSVR will include a demo disc for 18 virtual reality games as part of the package.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-vr-comes-with-18-demos-on-a-disc-386464.phtml


2) Valve announced as part of recent updates for Steam, developers will no longer be allowed to scam Steam reviews with bribes or bot accounts and will lose the right to sell their games on the platform if caught.
https://www.destructoid.com/steam-will-end-relationships-with-developers-that-scam-their-reviews-system-386578.phtml

3) Blizzard's senior VP of story and franchise development, Chris Metzen, announced he is retiring from both the company and gaming industry. Metzen spent the past 21 years at Blizzard and was the co-creator of Warcraft, Starcraft, and Diablo series.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/blizzards-warcraft-diablo-and-starcraft-co-creator/1100-6443508/

4) Square Eniz announced Kingdom Hearts HD 2.8 has been delayed till January 2017 with the official reason related to the dev team helping with the development of Final Fantasy XV.
https://www.destructoid.com/more-delays-kingdom-hearts-hd-2-8-to-release-on-january-24-2017-386545.phtml

5) SALES:

Major Nelson revealed the list of games and a Warner Bros Publisher Sale for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/09/12/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-warner-bros-publisher-sale/
Digital retailer Bundle Stars is currently holding a Bundlefest sale with discounts on bundles going as high as 91% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/bundlefest-has-the-complete-arkham-knight-and-mortal-kombat-x-for-17-each-386426.phtml

[Sepholio]

Someone grab Clay Fighter. Love me some Bad Mr. Frosty.

Blue Suede Goo will pwn j00 good.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to a former employee at Playstation San Diego, the studio was recently hit with a wave of layoffs although at the moment it is not known if the studio itself will be getting shut down. The studio itself is known for being the developer of Sony's MLB: The Show series.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-san-diego-studio-suffers-layoffs-386938.phtml

2) Besides Playstation San Diego studio, Sony's Playstation London studio also was hit with a wave of layoffs recently and mostly from those involved with PSVR projects.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sony-playstation-vr-studio-suffers-layoffs-includi/1100-6443591/

3) EA announced they are currently restructuring with some of the new changes including Bioware getting a new boss and the Frostbite Engine team getting both a new boss and moving to a different department within EA.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-sims-boss-is-now-in-charge-of-mass-effect-developer-bioware-386890.phtml

4) Capcom currently debunking rumors and speculation regarding Resident Evil 7 containing a micro-transation system.
https://www.destructoid.com/resident-evil-7-won-t-feature-microtransactions-386844.phtml

5) Bungie announced Destiny won't be among the games getting a Pro patch for the PS4 Pro's launch and teased to not expect one to arrive within the near future if at all.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-not-getting-ps4-pro-patch-right-away-if-ev/1100-6443567/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent Playstation San Diego studio layoff news as Sony stated the studio itself is not shutting down nor have they laid off the dev team for MLB: The Show.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-san-diego-studio-suffers-layoffs-update--386938.phtml

2) SALES & FREEBIES:

Green Man Gaming is currently holding a sale on a variety of PC games with discounts going as high as 28% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-coupon-gives-24-off-dishonored-2-south-park-watch-dogs-2-and-more-upcoming-games-387141.phtml
For those interested in cheap used games, Game Fly is currently holding a Under $20 Sale on Xbox One and PS4 games from now till September 19th.
https://www.destructoid.com/used-game-blowout-sale-brings-lowest-price-battleborn-far-cry-primal-and-more-386962.phtml
Nintendo released the list of games for this week's sales on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/
Ubisoft is currently giving away The Crew for free on PC as part of their 30th anniversary celebrations.
https://club.ubisoft.com/en-US/ubi30


3) Ubisoft announced South Park: The Fractured But Whole has been delayed till early 2017 with the official reason related to them needing more time.
https://www.destructoid.com/not-yet-whole-south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-delayed-til-2017-387133.phtml

4) The creator of Axiom Verge announced a Xbox One version of the game will be arriving on September 30.
https://www.destructoid.com/axiom-verge-developer-talks-about-xbox-one-port-challenges-386966.phtml

[ClockShot]

Leak going around is that RED DEAD.....................Revolver is the next game getting the PS2 -> PS4 treatment.


http://www.playstationtrophies.org/news/news-20263-Red-Dead-Revolver-is-Heading-to-PlayStation-4.html

[Mercenary]

And the South Park game is delayed

http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-wont-be-out-this-year-after-all/

Have this on pre order....damn it

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

is it turn base rpg again? I guess it's more fractured than whole right now.

[Mercenary]

is it turn base rpg again? I guess it's more fractured than whole right now.

yep but I rather wait for a decent game.

[Fignuts]

Axiom Verge is tremendous. If you have an xbone, and like metroid, get that shit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Axiom Verge is tremendous. If you have an xbone, and like metroid, get that shit.

It's out on everything, even Wii U and Vita.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Indie developer Digital Homicide is currently suing over a hundred Steam users and subpoenaed Valve in order to get personal information and more accounts added to the lawsuit. The issue revolves around the company being upset at both negative reviews for their games and Jim Sterling exposing their shady-like business a year ago.
https://www.destructoid.com/digital-homicide-attempts-to-sue-steam-users-387381.phtml

2) According to EA, the recent beta for Battlefield 1 managed to generate around 13.2 million players making it one of the biggest gaming betas of all-time.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-had-one-of-the-biggest-betas-ever-387177.phtml

3) Blizzard announced starting today they will allow Battletag users the ability to change their username with the first time to be free and afterwards $10 per name change request.
https://www.destructoid.com/now-you-can-pay-blizzard-to-change-your-battletag-387186.phtml
https://us.battle.net/shop/en/product/battle-tag-name-change

4) During a recent panel at the Tokyo Game Show, King of Fighters series producer believed tournaments like EVO have done a great job at keeping the fighting genre alive due to arcades in Japan dying down and teased if given the chance, he'd make a new game in the Samurai Showdown series.
https://www.destructoid.com/king-of-fighters-producer-arcades-are-dying-down-so-events-like-evo-japan-are-great--387347.phtml

5) Sony Worldwide Studios boss Shuhei Yoshida admitted Sony could have done a better job on the marketing for No Man's Sky implying it wasn't right to let the developer get into situations where he was promising too much or being too vague with them.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-boss-thinks-no-man-s-sky-could-have-been-marketed-better-387362.phtml

[VSG]

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[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent indie developer Digital Homicide suing Steam users news as Valve has both banned the studio and pulled all of their games from Steam as punishment. Studio itself was recently successful in getting a subpoena against Valve to get more personal data from Steam users for their lawsuits.
http://arstechnica.com/gaming/2016/09/valve-bans-developer-steam-lawsuit-customers-bad-reviews-2

2) EA recently released the specs for PC version of Battlefield 1 with the game itself requiring at least 50 GB of free space on the hard drive.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-pc-specs-shouldn-t-give-you-shell-shock-388028.phtml

3) For those who own the PS4 version of The Witcher 3, developer CD Projekt Red stated they have no plans of working on a Pro patch for the game for the PS4 Pro model. Official reason related to them being very busy with other projects.
https://www.destructoid.com/cd-projekt-isn-t-planning-a-ps4-pro-patch-for-the-witcher-3-388020.phtml

4) Microsoft announced they are currently working on Scorpio patches to make all first party Xbox One games run at a native 4k resolution for the upcoming Xbox One Scorpio model.
https://www.destructoid.com/all-first-party-microsoft-games-will-run-at-native-4k-on-the-scorpio-387879.phtml

5) During a recent Q&A panel at the Tokyo Game Show, Hideo Kojima revealed new details for Death Stranding such as teases of a playable female main character, game itself to release before 2020, and includes both a co-op mode and single player mode.
https://www.destructoid.com/we-got-a-few-more-details-on-death-stranding-at-tgs-387781.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Nvidia announced they will be giving away free copies of Gears of War 4 with a purchase of their GTX 1080 or GTX 1070 graphics cards. Offer itself lasts till October 30th.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-4-free-on-pc-with-some-nvidia-cards/1100-6443753/
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/09/19/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-58/
Killer Instinct's newest DLC pack, Shadow Lords mode, was recently released for free by Iron Galaxy.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/killer-instincts-free-campaign-mode-out-today/1100-6443758/


2) Square Enix revealed NieR: Automata will include an optional auto-playing mode to help making combat easier for players new to the series or wanting to focus on other things in the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-new-nier-game-will-let-you-fight-enemies-automata-cally-388075.phtml

3) DICE revealed Battlefield's Conquest mode is getting tweaked for Battlefield 1 while all of the game's modes, maps, and DLC packs was recently revealed for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/dice-is-tweaking-battlefield-1-s-conquest-mode-388061.phtml
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/all-of-battlefield-1s-modes-and-maps-confirmed/1100-6443752/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

For those interested, today is the last day to buy a yearly subscription for Playstation Plus at its normal price before the new price hike goes into effect.
https://www.destructoid.com/last-chance-for-sub-50-playstation-plus-388249.phtml
Sony is currently holding an Assassin's Creed series sale on the Playstation Store with discounts going as high as 75% off.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/assassin%27s-creed-sale/cid=STORE-MSF77008-ASSASSINSPUBSALE
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for FIFA 17 with the Microsoft Store bundling a $10 gift card and other goodies for free.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-best-fifa-17-deals-are-probably-on-xbox-one-388224.phtml
Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store includes Devil Daggers and Prison Architect among the games available.
https://www.destructoid.com/devil-daggers-highlights-a-pretty-awesome-new-humble-bundle-388202.phtml


2) A recent video report from Digital Foundry revealed several developers are currently facing issues in regards to Pro patches for their PS4 games with the majority lacking the staff or time needed for real optimization. Sucker Punch studio revealed the easiest way around the problem is to just focus on upscaling graphics to meet the 4k requirement and leave everything else alone.
https://www.destructoid.com/it-might-not-be-that-hard-for-devs-to-enable-ps4-pro-support-388243.phtml

3) Blizzard announced Battle.net will be getting an official name change with the new name to be Blizzard Tech.
https://www.destructoid.com/blizzard-is-moving-away-from-the-battle-net-name-388448.phtml

[Kalyx triaD]

That new Pac Man game is an acid trip.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Best Buy is currently holding a one-day sale on video games with discounts going as high as 50% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/best-buy-one-day-video-game-sale-brings-new-lows-for-deus-ex-phantom-pain-388632.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games and Noitu Love: Devolution getting a Nindie Summer Jam discount for sales this week on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/
EA is currently holding a sale on GOG with discounts in the 50% to 60% off range. Sale itself lasts till next week.
https://www.destructoid.com/nab-mirror-s-edge-saboteur-or-spore-for-cheap-on-gog-388479.phtml
Microsoft revealed the list of free games for October's Games With Gold will be Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings (Xbox One), The Escapists (Xbox One), MX vs ATV Reflex (Xbox 360), and I Am Alive (Xbox 360).
https://majornelson.com/2016/09/21/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-october-2016/


2) Square Enix recently released a trailer for the upcoming Colorado mission episode for Hitman.
https://www.destructoid.com/a-brief-look-at-hitman-colorado-before-tuesday-s-release-388665.phtml

3) According to Capcom, the reason they went with a different voice actor for Dead Rising 4's Frank West is due to them going in a new direction for the character for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/capcom-explains-different-actor-for-frank-in-dead-rising-4-388598.phtml

4) Capcom also recently released the specs for the PC version of Resident Evil 7.
https://www.destructoid.com/can-your-pc-handle-resident-evil-7--388498.phtml

5) For those interested in the PC version of Forza Horizon 2, the game is currently dealing with serious issues in regards to downloading the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/forza-horizon-3-preloading-on-pc-running-into-issu/1100-6443843/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

After despising Watch Dogs, 2 looks surprisingly good.

https://youtu.be/padoIEUi_Y4

[Poit]

Another sale: Until the end of today, there's a coupon (http://amzn.to/2daaIQ7) for purchasing Amazon coins for 30% off (they're usable for microtransactions in apps downloaded from the Amazon Appstore).

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Oculus VR is currently dealing with some online backlash after it was revealed the company's founder, Palmer Luckey, was funding a SuperPAC political group with white supremacy and anti-LGBT ties. Some developers have already started to drop support for the Rift and/or moving their projects to other VR platforms as a protest against Luckey.
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1283045
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/in-wake-of-palmer-luckey-report-multiple-devs-drop/1100-6443883/

2) SALES:

Dell is currently holding a sale on PS4 bundles for $350.
https://www.destructoid.com/ps4-bundle-with-free-75-gift-card-and-nba-2k17-388862.phtml
Digital retailer GamerGate is currently holding a sale on classic Lucas Arts Star Wars series games with discounts as high as 75% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/classic-lucasarts-star-wars-games-50-off-at-gamersgate-388637.phtml


3) Nintendo recently pulled the option to pre-load the digital version of Paper Mario: Color Splash due to a recent glitch allowing the game to be completely playable weeks before its official release date.
https://www.destructoid.com/paper-mario-color-splash-accidentally-playable-for-people-who-pre-loaded-it-388823.phtml

4) Capcom is currently dealing with some backlash for the PC version of Street Fighter V after it was discovered a recent patch for the game included rootkit-like software.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/street-fighter-5-pc-update-raises-security-concern/1100-6443881/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES - Several retailers are currently holding sales on Xbox One bundles with the choice of an extra free game included.
https://www.destructoid.com/buy-an-xbox-one-s-and-get-a-free-game-of-your-choice-389427.phtml

2) Activision announced the upcoming beta for Call if Duty: Infinite Warfare will arrive a week earlier for PS4 owners. Beta itself starts on October 14th and ends on October 24th.
https://www.destructoid.com/ps4-players-get-the-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-beta-first-in-october-389408.phtml

3) According to reports, Forza Horizon will be getting delisted from the Xbox Marketplace with licensing issues speculated as the official reason.
https://www.destructoid.com/forza-horizon-reaches-end-of-life-status-will-soon-be-delisted-389281.phtml

4) EA announced a new trailer focusing on Battlefield 1's campaign mode will be released tomorrow.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/first-battlefield-1-campaign-trailer-coming-tomorr/1100-6443928/

5) Update to recent Vivendi-Ubisoft ownership takeover news as Ubisoft recently purchased a portion of stocks in order to help block Vivendi's attempt at a hostile takeover in the near future. The shares Ubisoft bought are roughly around 3.2% of ownership of the company.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-buys-back-more-shares-amid-takeover-concer/1100-6443932/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) EA released a new trailer for Battlefield 1 focusing on the game's campaign/single player mode.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-s-campaign-looks-surprisingly-good-389654.phtml

2) SALES:

Gamestop is currently holding a used console bundle sale and lasts till October 1st although sale itself is only available online.
https://www.destructoid.com/gamestop-is-selling-off-a-bunch-of-used-ps3-360-and-wii-consoles-389505.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/09/27/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-59/
Sony revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Playstation Store.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-weeks-ps4-ps3-and-vita-deals-revealed/1100-6443973/


3) While Konami has announced no official plans, the Castlevania series recently turned 30 years old.
https://www.destructoid.com/ready-to-feel-old-castlevania-turns-30-today-389500.phtml

4) Insomniac Games recently teased if they get approval from Microsoft, they would work on a PC port of Sunset Overdrive.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/sunset-overdrive-dev-wants-to-bring-game-to-pc-but/1100-6443970/

[ClockShot]

Any video game birthday, another reminder of how I'm just straight up old.

Samus, Sonic, fucking Dracula. Still going after all these years.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Yo, NBA 2k17's career mode finally tells a good story. Got Michael B Jordan in it too. Really well written and acted so far, even if they face scanning made me look like a neanderthal.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Bundle Stars is currently holding a pre-launch sale for Civilization VI.
https://www.destructoid.com/civilization-vi-scores-pre-order-deal-at-bundle-stars-389805.phtml
For those interested, the soundtrack for recently released Doom is currently avaliable for sale at several digital music stores.
https://www.destructoid.com/doom-soundtrack-now-officially-available-389806.phtml
Sony revealed the list of free games for October's Playstation Plus includes Resident Evil HD Remaster (PS4) and Transformers: Devastation (PS4) among the 6 games avaliable.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/09/28/playstation-plus-free-games-for-october-2016/
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for both the game and Xbox One bundles of Battlefield 1.
https://www.destructoid.com/grab-the-xbox-one-s-battlefield-1-bundle-and-get-an-extra-free-game-389709.phtml


2) Ubisoft recently purchased mobile developer Ketchapp for an undisclosed price which currently makes them the 4th largest mobile publisher in terms of downloads.
https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-acquires-2048-publisher-ketchapp-389688.phtml

3) Warner Bros is currently dealing with another game having launch issues with this time being the recent wave of Lego sets for Lego Dimensions and both the Xbox One and Wii U versions suffering from compatibility problems.
https://www.destructoid.com/report-lego-dimensions-wave-6-content-inaccessible-on-xbox-one-and-wii-u-389708.phtml

4) According to recent reports and rumors, Destiny 2 is expected to be released for PC, PS4, and Xbox One, the dev team for The Taken King is in charge of the sequel, game itself to be more RPG-like than the original game, and player data rumored to not carry over with the new game.
https://www.destructoid.com/-update-destiny-2-reportedly-a-totally-new-game-set-for-pc-release-389696.phtml

5) Sony announces this year's Playstation Experience event will occur on December 3rd and 4th.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-experience-is-back-but-this-time-it-s-in-anaheim-389697.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Battleborn currently rumored to be going free-to-play later this year according to a recent report from Kotaku.
https://www.destructoid.com/battleborn-is-allegedly-going-free-to-play-390034.phtml
Gamestop is currently offering a $75 discount towards the Xbox One with the trade in of either the Slim Xbox 360 or Slim PS3 model. Offer lasts till October 9th.
Nintendo revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the eShop. Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 was revealed to be this week's discount for the ongoing Nindies Summer Jam sale.
https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/


2) Bulletstorm rumored again to be getting a remastered version called Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition based on a recent Brazilian ratings board leak.
https://www.destructoid.com/bulletstorm-full-clip-edition-rated-by-brazilian-rating-board-389986.phtml

3) Bethesda recently released a new trailer for Dishonored 2.
https://www.destructoid.com/dishonored-2-is-looking-like-a-serious-game-of-the-year-contender-389977.phtml

4) Hello Games is currently under investigation by UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) in regards to deceptive advertising with the main complaints regarding the PC version.
https://www.destructoid.com/no-man-s-sky-advertising-under-investigation-389852.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Gamestop is currently having a sale on both the Steam Controller and Steam Link with discounts being around 30% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/steam-controller-and-link-on-sale-for-30-off-again-at-gamestop-390077.phtml
Sony announced those who purchased the Season Pass for DriveClub will be able to get a 50% off discount for DriveClub VR with the catch being only the digital version being eligible.
https://www.destructoid.com/driveclub-vr-is-20-if-you-own-the-driveclub-season-pass-390069.phtml
Microsoft is currently holding a sale on Gears of War 4 themed Xbox One bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-has-even-more-gears-centric-xbox-one-s-bundles-390310.phtml
Walmart owned retailer Jet.com is current holding a sale on an Uncharted 4 PS4 bundle with the discount being $30 off. Mario Kart 8 Wii U bundle is also on sale for $30 off as well using the same discount coupon.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-4-slim-price-thins-to-269-99-after-coupon-390288.phtml
A couple of digital PC retailers are holding a sale on the Steam version of Quantum Break.
https://www.destructoid.com/quantum-break-finally-arrives-on-steam-so-here-are-some-deals-390089.phtml


2) Amazon Game Studios revealed they are currently working on 3 new PC games called Breakaway (team class-based multiplayer), New World (MMO-like game), and Crucible (3rd person shooter).
https://www.destructoid.com/amazon-game-studios-reveals-three-ambitious-new-pc-games-390130.phtml
https://games.amazon.com/games

3) Activision recently released a new trailer for Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare Remastered and announced those who pre-ordered Infinite Warfare can play MW Remastered 30 days early.
https://www.destructoid.com/modern-warfare-remastered-launches-trailers-not-nukes-390011.phtml

4) According to Microsoft, Gears of War 4 will require around 80 GB of free space on the hard drive for the PC version.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-4-pc-pre-load-for-80-gb-install-avail/1100-6444089/

5) In a "Did You Know Gaming" type fact, Nintendo's Shigeru Miyamoto stated Mario is between 24-25 years old for every game he's been included not counting the Baby Mario version. Was the only thing about the character Nintendo has kept the same over the character's entire history.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mario-is-a-young-man-in-his-mid-twenties/1100-6444096/

[ClockShot]

Just went to Wal-Mart to grab a pre-paid PlayStation Plus card. 12 months for $49.96. Saved myself $10.03. :D

So, pre-paid cards are unaffected/safe for the moment at that retailer. But, I suggest stocking up before Sony/Wal-Mart catches on.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to the game's official website, Infinite Warfare is required in order for Modern Warfare Remastered to be playable in regards to the physical version of the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/modern-warfare-remastered-will-most-likely-need-the-infinite-warfare-disc-390657.phtml

2) Final Fantasy series art director Yusuke Naora announced he has recently left Square Enix after a 24 year career with the company. Official reason related to wanting to spend more time with his family although did tease he'd be willing to work part time for the company in the future.
https://www.destructoid.com/legendary-final-fantasy-art-director-yusuke-noara-leaves-company-390783.phtml

3) For those with the PC version of Street Fighter V and want to get rid of the rootkit included from the recent update, the company released a series of steps on how to remove it.
http://steamcommunity.com/games/310950/announcements/detail/834680518441056080

4) According to a recent report from The Guardian, Pokemon Go's developer Niantic is currently being sued by the state of the Netherlands in regards to the company refusing to remove legally protected areas from the game's hotspot locations.
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-developers-sued-by-the-netherlands-390516.phtml

5) Update to indie developer Digital Homicide suing Steam users news as the company has recently dropped their lawsuit. Official reason related to the company unable to afford court costs after Valve removed their games from Steam.
https://www.destructoid.com/digital-homicide-looking-to-drop-lawsuit-against-steam-users-update--390620.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) The creator of Beyond Good & Evil once again is teasing a sequel to be announced within the near future.
http://gonintendo.com/stories/266233-beyond-good-and-evil-2-teased-yet-again-ancel-says-game-is-in-pr

2) For those interested in HDR, Deus Ex: Mankind Divided was revealed to be the first game to take advantage of the feature since a HDR patch for it was recently released.
https://www.destructoid.com/deus-ex-mankind-divided-is-the-first-ps4-game-to-get-hdr-support-390998.phtml

3) SALES:

Green Man Gaming is currently holding an Ubisoft themed sale for PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/-20-rainbow-six-siege-for-pc-in-big-tom-clancy-and-ubisoft-sale-390891.phtml
Sony revealed the list of games on sale this week for PSN.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-weeks-ps4-ps3-and-vita-deals-revealed/1100-6444190/
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/03/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-60/


4) According to the game's official Facebook page, Resident Evil 7's VR mode will only be a timed exclusive for the PS4 for about a year after its release.
https://www.destructoid.com/it-looks-like-resident-evil-7-s-vr-mode-will-be-a-timed-playstation-exclusive-390931.phtml

[Sepholio]

I always wanted shit myself in VR

[Cool King]

Today's News:
1) The creator of Beyond Good & Evil once again is teasing a sequel to be announced within the near future.
http://gonintendo.com/stories/266233-beyond-good-and-evil-2-teased-yet-again-ancel-says-game-is-in-pr

I remember first seeing Beyond Good & Evil back in 2003 and thinking that it looked good.

I never got around to playing it.

[Cool King]

Thinking about it now, I've always had a really bad habit of seeing a game that interested me but never actually getting around to playing it.

I remember doing the same with Metal Arms: Glitch in the System in the same year and with Hydrophobia in 2010.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Ubisoft announced Beyond Good & Evil will be this month's free PC game as part of their 30th Anniversary celebrations.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisofts-next-free-pc-game-arrives-soon/1100-6444217/
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales on the console versions of Mafia III.
https://www.destructoid.com/last-chance-on-mafia-iii-deals-before-friday-s-release-391130.phtml


2) Valve is currently facing some legal issues from the state of Washington in regards to recent scandals involving Counter Strike GO's gambling system. The state believes Valve hasn't done enough to combat the issue and wants in-game skins removed to stop the gambling.
https://www.destructoid.com/valve-is-in-hot-water-with-washington-state-over-skin-gambling-391306.phtml

3) On the game's official Kickstarer page, developer Inti Creates revealed 505 Games has recently signed a deal with the studio to be the worldwide publisher for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/publisher-505-games-picks-up-bloodstained-391295.phtml

4) For those interested in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy Edition because of Modern Warfare Remastered, Activision revealed it will require around 130 GB in free space on the hard drive. 90 GB for Infinite Warfare and 40 GB for Modern Warfare Remastered.
https://www.destructoid.com/time-to-delete-your-games-infinite-warfare-legacy-edition-requires-130-gb-install-391252.phtml

5) Microsoft announced they are currently tweaking the Xbox One's achievement system with harder/rare achievements to get special pop-up sounds and animations.
https://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-is-making-rare-achievement-unlocks-feel-more-special-391105.phtml

6) Ubisoft announced they have recently dropped split-screen support for For Honor with the official reason related to them wanting to focus more on the game's online co-op mode instead.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/for-honor-cuts-split-screen-after-calling-it-a-sup/1100-6444229/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) For those interested in the PC version of Mafia III, 2K Games announced framerate will be locked at 30 FPS for launch but they are currently working on a post-launch patch to offer more framerate options.
https://www.destructoid.com/mafia-iii-is-locked-to-30fps-on-pc-391526.phtml

2) Oculus VR announced official controllers for the Oculus Rift will be released on December 6th with pre-orders starting October 10th and the controllers to cost $199.
https://www.destructoid.com/oculus-touch-is-199-shipping-in-december-391516.phtml

3) SALES - Nintendo revealed the list of games in sale this week for the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/

5) Sony announced Gravity Rush 2 has been delayed till 2017 with the official reason due to them needing more time to work on the game's online features.
https://www.destructoid.com/gravity-rush-2-flies-into-2017-391387.phtml

6) During a recent interview with IGN, Koji Igarashi teased his studio recently is reconsidering some of the promised made for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night and implied the Wii U version could get dropped as a possibility.
https://www.destructoid.com/igarashi-doesn-t-sound-confident-about-a-wii-u-port-of-bloodstained-391369.phtml
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/05/why-bloodstained-was-delayed-to-2018

[Disturbed316]

Picked up Gears 4 today, took 2 hours to install and day one patch. Due to this, i havent actually played anything because of life. Really hate this part of this gen, the day one patches and installs are a pain.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

EA announced Star Wars Battlefront, EA Sports UFC 2, and Mirror's Edge Catalyst will all be free for EA Access members later this year.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefront-mirror-s-edge-catalyst-and-ufc-2-confirmed-for-ea-access-391786.phtml
Bundle Stars is currently holding a sale on several PC bundles with Shadow of Mordor and Rocket League included in the sales.
https://www.destructoid.com/five-bucks-gets-you-complete-shadow-of-mordor-bundle-391747.phtml
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Battlefield 1.
https://www.destructoid.com/comparing-the-best-battlefield-1-pre-order-deals-389893.phtml
Epic Games announced they are currently working on a VR game called Robot Recall which is a first person shooter, has an early 2017 release date, and will be free when released.
https://www.destructoid.com/epic-is-releasing-a-free-vr-robot-shooter-for-oculus-touch-391602.phtml
EA is currently giving away the original Dungeon Keeper for free on Origin.
https://www.destructoid.com/original-dungeon-keeper-free-on-origin-391510.phtml


2) During a recent interview with Idle Thumbs, the former director of the Uncharted series, Amy Hennig, believes the current Triple A model for game development has been bad for the industry. Her main issues revolved around the problem of crunch time and the massive amount of hours studios want invested in those games.
https://www.destructoid.com/triple-a-development-is-not-worth-it-according-to-amy-hennig-391560.phtml
https://www.idlethumbs.net/designernotes/episodes/amy-hennig-part-2

3) For those who ordered Gears of War 4 from Amazon, the retailer recently announced the Ultimate Edition has been delayed by a few extra days due to shipment issues.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/some-gears-of-war-4-ultimate-edition-orders-on-ama/1100-6444311/

[Emperor Smeat]

Rumor going around the net recently involves the developer of No Man Sky, Hello Games, has either shut down or might be in the process of shutting down.

Fueling the speculation are photos of the studio looking like it had been abandoned and supposedly both the game's producer and studio's community manager left the company shortly after the game's release.

Some counter claims includes people saying the developers are just working from their homes and the city of Guilford having lots of buildings looking similar but are still in use by companies.

[ClockShot]

Gotta admit. Something shady is going on with those Hello Games guys now.

Any of our British posters around that area? Can they confirm?

[Ruien]

Just realized Civ 6 ia about to be out soon. Feel like I will he fired from my job while playing the game for 12 hours a days.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Bethesda recently released the PC specs for the remaster of Skyrim called Skyrim: Special Edition.
https://www.destructoid.com/skyrim-special-edition-has-higher-system-requirements-392249.phtml

2) SALES - Microsoft Store is currently holding a pre-launch sale for Gears of War 4 which includes a $10 gift card for free. Offer itself is very limited and expires at midnight though.
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-gears-of-war-4-xbox-one-digital-code-with-10-bonus-392057.phtml

3) Mass Effect: Andromeda is currently rumored to be releasing on March 21, 2017 based on an accidental leak by the game's official comic book publisher.
https://www.destructoid.com/comics-publisher-gives-away-mass-effect-s-release-date-392098.phtml

4) According to a report from the US Department of Justice, the hackers involved with the 2014 Christmas gaming hacking attack have recently been arrested after getting busted from a separate phone hacking attack.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-hackers-that-ruined-christmas-2014-have-been-arrested-391962.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Publisher NIS America is currently holding a sale on PSN from now till October 18th.
https://www.destructoid.com/nis-america-is-running-a-big-sale-on-playstation-network-392439.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a 20% off sale for Europa Universalis IV's newest DLC pack called Rights of Man.
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-20-off-new-europa-iv-dlc-rights-of-man-for-release-week-392411.phtml
A couple of retailers are currently holding a pre-launch sale for Shadow Warrior 2 on PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/sneak-27-off-shadow-warrior-2-before-thursday-s-launch-392292.phtml
For those interested, an enhanced version of Red Dead Revolver was recently added to PSN as part of the PS2 Classics lineup.
https://www.destructoid.com/red-dead-revolver-is-out-on-ps4-392435.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/10/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-xbox-360-super-sale-2/


2) Respawn Entertainment recently released a new trailer for Titanfall 2 focusing on the game's single player mode.
https://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-2-single-player-looks-like-a-throwback-392428.phtml

3) Studio MDHR announced Cuphead has been delayed till mid-2017 with the official reason related to them needing more time.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gorgeous-xbox-onepc-game-cuphead-delayed-until-201/1100-6444369/

4) Gears of War 4's developer The Coalition announced they have recently tweaked the game's micro-transaction system after fan feedback and early player data regarding stuff costing too much and the game not giving out enough in-game credits.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gears-of-war-4-update-makes-it-easier-to-get-credi/1100-6444354/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Politicians in Northern Ireland are currently calling for recently released Mafia III to be pulled from stores in the UK due to IRA-related missions in the game. They feel the missions make light of the terror activities of the group and glorifies the group in a positive way.
https://www.destructoid.com/conservative-irish-irate-at-sick-glamorisation-of-ira-in-mafia-iii-392621.phtml

2) The final episode of Season 1 for the Hitman episodic series was announced to be arriving on October 31st and Hakkaido, Japan to be the mission's setting.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-s-final-japan-bound-episode-drops-on-october-31-392556.phtml

3) Around 1.5 million copies of the Xbox One and PS4 versions of Resident Evil 4, 5, and 6 have been shipped since the games releases according to Capcom.
https://www.destructoid.com/resident-evil-4-5-6-re-releases-ship-1-5-million-units-392557.phtml

4) SALES - Gamestop is currently offering $30 in trade-in credit for WWE 2k17, Gears of War 4, or Battlefield 1 within 30 days of their launches as part of this week's sales.
Image of the ad from their weekly ad flyer: http://media.poweruprewards.com/images/news/direct/2016/weeklyad/1013/WA_1012_13.jpg

5) Telltale Games announced Episode 3 for their Batman episodic series called "New World Order" will arrive on October 25th.
https://www.destructoid.com/maybe-don-t-anger-harvey-dent-in-episode-three-of-telltale-s-batman-392605.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Valve announced upcoming updates for Steam will include more support for DualShock 4 controllers.
https://www.destructoid.com/steam-is-overhauling-its-support-for-playstation-4-controllers-392746.phtml

2) SALES & FREEBIES:

Gamestop is currently holding a sale on exclusive PS VR bundles ranging between $500 to $900 in stuff.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-s-an-889-playstation-vr-ultimate-bundle-at-gamestop-392783.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games on sale this week for the eShop. For those with a 3DS and interested in Monster Hunter Generations, the game is currently on sale for 30% off.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=7FC79280D58BD6ADD012DC7590F0E15E
According to reports, developer Firaxis been preventing retailers from holding pre-launch sales for Civilization VI recently although Green Man Gaming found a loophole that involves bundling the game with a 20% Off coupon for other PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/buy-civilization-vi-get-20-off-another-upcoming-triple-a-title-392622.phtml
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Battlefield 1.
https://www.destructoid.com/battlefield-1-xbox-one-digital-copies-now-have-pre-order-deals-392632.phtml
For those interested and have a UPlay account, Ubisoft is currently giving away Beyond Good & Evil for free on PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/be-sure-to-snag-beyond-good-evil-for-free-on-pc-392651.phtml


3) According to recent reports from the NPD, the Xbox One managed to be the highest selling console in the US for the third month in a row with Microsoft stating the Xbox One also outsold the PS4 last month in the UK.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-outsells-ps4-in-the-us-for-third-month-in/1100-6444449/

4) Microsoft announced they are hosting a Madden 17 charity tournament with NFL players as contestants, tournament to start on October 18th, and Twitch as the broadcaster of the tournament. They also add some extra incentive for those willing to donate by revealing prizes will be given away at random during the event.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/nfl-players-are-playing-madden-against-each-other-/1100-6444447/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

For those who own The Binding of Isaac, indie developer Amplify Games is currently giving away free copies of Polygod as part of a recent promotion involving certain achievements earned in Binding of Issac.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-best-binding-of-isaac-players-get-an-unrelated-game-for-free-392998.phtml
Several retailers are currently holding sales on Xbox One and PS4 bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-bunch-of-xbox-and-playstation-bundle-deals-pre-black-friday-392464.phtml


2) Capcom recently released two new teaser trailers for Resident Evil 7.
https://www.destructoid.com/oh-hey-resident-evil-7-has-item-boxes--392971.phtml

3) Next Call of Duty game after this year's Infinite Warfare is rumored to be set during the Vietnam War based on a recent rumor from IGN.
https://www.destructoid.com/rumor-the-next-call-of-duty-will-be-set-in-vietnam-392913.phtml
Source from IGN Spain: http://es.ign.com/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-pc/109719/news/rumores-de-un-call-of-duty-en-vietnam

4) Gun Media studio announced Friday The 13th has been delayed from its late 2016 release to now a Spring 2017 release date and the official reason related to them needing more time.
https://www.destructoid.com/friday-the-13th-pushed-back-to-2017-but-adding-a-story-campaign-392848.phtml

[Mercenary]

So Friday the 13th makes two games delayed I wanted this year

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

Yeah the first one was a beloved classic. It's one of those games that takes you back to the past cause it's a shitty game that sucks ass!

[Fignuts]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu5AbBHW8AAKgUx.jpg

Rockstar tweeted this out today. Dick is so hard right now.

[Destor]

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/Cu5AbBHW8AAKgUx.jpg

Rockstar tweeted this out today. Dick is so hard right now.

Bully 2? :p

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Port of the original RDR to PC. I would laugh so hard.

[Emperor Smeat]

According to an investor on FiG, Psychonauts 2 needs at least 2 million copies sold in order for Double Fine to break even on development costs but only if the game is priced at $60. Same goes for investors trying to break even with the game.

When it was originally pitched to investors, the goal was around 1.7 million copies needed at $20 in order for investors to get almost all their money back and Double Fine to break even.

For some reference, Psychonauts 1 has sold around 1.7 million copies since its release although almost 800k was due to Humble Bundle sales alone.

http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1294935

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://i.imgur.com/yGkbHFN.jpg

[Fignuts]

Agshdhahaksa

[alvarado52]

Cant wait to see what they do with multiplayer on that. Would be great taking over towns with a possee

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Xbox boss Phil Spencer recently teased Microsoft is considering the idea of expanding Xbox One's backwards compatibility program to include original Xbox games.
https://www.destructoid.com/don-t-rule-out-original-xbox-games-becoming-backward-compatible-393003.phtml

2) For those interested, a recent report by Digital Foundry revealed its possible to play Xbox One and Wii U games on the Playstation VR headset due how HDMI support works between the devices. Same goes for PC and other consoles with HDMI capabilities.
https://www.destructoid.com/you-can-use-the-ps-vr-s-cinematic-mode-to-play-xbox-one-or-wii-u-games-393052.phtml

3) According to Apple's early estimates and data, Nintendo's upcoming Super Mario Run mobile game is predicated to have around 20 million downloads during its launch window based on recent signup numbers.
https://www.destructoid.com/it-seems-like-a-lot-of-people-want-to-play-mario-s-ios-debut-393318.phtml

4) Rockstar is currently rumored to be making a gaming announcement tomorrow based on recent tweets teasing a new Red Dead series game.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-counters-red-dead-teaser-art-by-cribbing-its-style-393549.phtml
https://twitter.com/RDonlineNews/status/788076091135102976/photo/1

5) SALES:

Green Man Gaming is currently holding another pre-launch sale for Civilization VI.
https://www.destructoid.com/civilization-vi-is-20-percent-off-again-just-in-time-for-pre-loading-393558.phtml
Microsoft Store is currently holding a sale on Xbox One bundles with an extra free game and $50 gift card included.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-deal-gets-you-a-free-game-and-50-gift-cod/1100-6444539/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Officially official

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CvDTzvUXEAAqQyD.jpg:large

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to reports, developer United Front Games has recently shut down. Some of their notable and recent games included Sleeping Dogs, Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition, and Smash+Grab.
https://www.destructoid.com/report-sleeping-dogs-developer-united-front-games-has-closed-393843.phtml

2) Gaming accessory maker Razer announced they have recently purchased audio-visual company THX for an undisclosed amount with the official reason related to Razer wanting to expand into more markets.
https://www.destructoid.com/razer-buys-audio-visual-company-thx-393742.phtml

3) During a recent interview with IGN, Call of Duty series co-founder Vince Zampella revealed EA being overly aggressive with purchasing 2015 Inc studio was the main reason why the Call of Duty series was created. A chunk of the staff at 2015 Inc studio left in protest and would later form Infinity Ward.
https://www.destructoid.com/call-of-duty-probably-wouldn-t-exist-if-ea-didn-t-get-so-pushy-393680.phtml
http://www.ign.com/articles/2016/10/17/call-of-duty-created-as-a-little-bit-of-an-f-you-to-medal-of-honor-a-ign-unfiltered

4) Ubisoft announced the PC version of Watch Dogs 2 has been delayed by 2 weeks with November 29 as the new release date. Console versions are still on track to arrive on November 15.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-dogs-2-pc-delayed-as-specs-and-graphics-feat/1100-6444572/

5) SALES - Major Nelson revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/17/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-61/

[ClockShot]

That's an odd acquisition for Razer. Unless they're gonna put surround sound speakers in their mouses (sp?).

[#BROKEN Hasney]

That's an odd acquisition for Razer. Unless they're gonna put surround sound speakers in their mouses (sp?).

They do laptops and stuff as well, so I wouldn't be shocked if it goes like when HP had the deal with Beats, where it's "in the laptop" or some shit.

[Fignuts]

Fuck.

I imagine Sleeping Dogs 2 will still happen someday, but sucks tjat UFG wont be at the helm.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Battlefield 1 uses dynamic resolutions to keep frame rate, but apparently has no lower limit... Going as low as 90p in some places...

https://abload.de/img/cvim2meukaa4shy0wrqu.jpg
https://abload.de/img/cvim2luumaahwau2qq7c.jpg

PS1 mode. From the PS4 version, but XB1 does the same too.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Gamestop is currently holding a 20% Bonus on trade-in credit towards WWE 2k17, Mafia III, Battlefield 1, or Gears of War 4 based on this week's ads.
http://www.gamestop.com/weeklyad?tp=i-H43-8C-6xN-6GYsiQ-1u-2FXxP-1c-6GT472-1ulBoq&cid=eml_10003350&fq=1
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a pre-order sale for Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare's Legacy Edition. Other PC games are also on sale as part of a No Trick, Only Treats promotion.
https://www.destructoid.com/first-deal-spotted-for-infinite-warfare-s-legacy-edition-on-pc-394095.phtml
Microsoft is currently holding sales on Xbox One bundles with a free game and $50 gift card included.
https://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-has-select-xbox-one-s-consoles-with-a-50-gift-code-and-free-game-394070.phtml


2) EA announced the Ultimate Edition of Star Wars: Battlefront will be arriving on November 18th for $40 and includes all the current DLC packs for the game. Also will include the upcoming Rouge One DLC pack for free as well.
https://www.destructoid.com/become-the-ultimate-force-user-with-battlefront-ultimate-edition-394243.phtml

3) Video Game voice actors are currently preparing to go on strike on October 21st as part of on-going demands for higher wages and shorter work sessions. Also fighting against current plans by the gaming industry to fine voice actors for poor voice work while refusing to provide more help for the work.
https://www.destructoid.com/writers-strike-v2-voice-actors-ordered-to-strike-on-friday-393971.phtml

4) According to a report from Eurogamer, the remastered version of Darksiders called Darksiders: Warmastered Edition has been delayed till late next month with consoles to get the game on November 22nd and PC to get it on November 29th.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-10-19-darksiders-warmastered-edition-delayed-until-november

5) For those interested in running private servers for Battlefield 1, EA revealed the prices range between $2-$3 for a day to $100-$150 for 6 months depending on the version.
https://www.destructoid.com/ea-reveals-costs-for-renting-private-servers-for-battlefield-1-394200.phtml

[Fignuts]

Installing Battlefield right now. Super fucking pumped.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Bundle Stars is currently holding a Halloween themed sale on select horror-based PC games. Also offering a general 6% Off coupon on any PC game purchase as a separate sale deal.
https://www.destructoid.com/dead-island-definitive-edition-hits-new-low-price-in-halloween-themed-sale-394602.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=FDFDBD58D5F8EC10A66EC1D261FBF190


2) Nintendo recently released several new trailers for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
https://www.destructoid.com/why-yes-i-am-in-the-mood-for-a-few-zelda-breath-of-the-wild-clips-394595.phtml

3) ReCore's developer Armature Studios announced they are dropping all support for Dead Star which was released earlier this year for Steam and PSN. The game will be getting its servers shut down and be delisted after October 31st.
https://www.destructoid.com/dead-star-pulled-from-digital-storefronts-due-to-low-sales-394382.phtml
http://kotaku.com/passion-project-dead-star-delisted-from-psn-steam-as-s-1787938206

4) According to Michel Ancel, the main reason why Beyond Good & Evil 2 has taken very long to develop is due to the dev team taking several breaks to work on other projects and them going overboard with the amount of early wok and prototypes for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/michel-ancel-explains-the-long-wait-for-beyond-good-evil-2-394283.phtml

5) Based on Microsoft's recent fiscal report, the company revealed their overall gaming revenue dropped by 5%, hardware sales dropped by 26%, and software sales increased by 6% compared to same fiscal quarter last year.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/hows-xbox-doing-here-are-the-key-takeaways-from-mi/1100-6444661/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) For those who have had problems logging into PSN today (or the internet in general), the US was hit with a massive DDoS attack today to the point of Department of Homeland Security has gotten involved with the investigations.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/widespread-ddos-attack-has-psn-and-the-internet-li/1100-6444696/

2) Bethesda recently released a new trailer for Skryim: Special Edition.
https://www.destructoid.com/this-is-how-skyrim-special-edition-looks-in-motion-394850.phtml

3) SALES:

Newegg is currently holding a sale on PS4 and Xbox One Battlefield 1 bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-4-slim-and-xbox-one-s-bundle-deals-with-battlefield-1-394824.phtml
A couple of retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Civilization VI and Battlefield 1.
https://www.destructoid.com/last-chance-deals-on-civilization-vi-and-battlefield-1-before-release-394683.phtml
Bethesda is currently holding a Fallout 4 sale for all platforms of the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/psa-fallout-4-is-30-right-now-on-ps4-xbox-one-and-/1100-6444702/


4) Ubisoft announced they have delayed VR game Star Trek: Bridge Crew from its original November 2016 release to now a March 2017 release date.
https://www.destructoid.com/star-trek-bridge-crew-pushed-to-2017-394641.phtml

5) Update to recent gaming voice actors strike news as an official strike has started with EA to be the first major gaming company to have an organized picket occur.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/video-game-voice-actors-now-on-strike-after-negoti/1100-6444679/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent gaming voice actors going on strike news as the head negotiator for gaming companies recently blamed the union for going on strike earlier than they wanted. The union itself revealed only those companies involved with the negotiations will get striked and not the entire industry since the majority of the complaints deal with certain companies.
https://www.destructoid.com/-update-video-game-voice-actor-strike-begins-over-concerns-of-safety-and-respect--394933.phtml

2) Respawn Entertainment announced the Day 1 patch for Titanfall 2 will be around 88MB in size and won't be offering early access for EA Access or Origin Access users for its launch.
https://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-2-s-day-one-patch-is-a-mere-88mb-395378.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-2-will-be-skipping-ea-origin-access-395304.phtml

3) Microsoft revealed the list of free games for November's Games With Gold will be Murdered: Soul Suspect (Xbox One), Super Dungeon Bros. (Xbox One), The Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition (Xbox 360), Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon (Xbox 360).
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-xbox-one360-games-with-gold-for-november-2016/1100-6444740/

4) In a "Did You Know Gaming" type news, the creator of the Rayman series recently found an unfinished Rayman game for the SNES long thought to be lost at Ubisoft. Managed to find out the game still works and even teased at the possibility of releasing it for the Nintendo Switch.
https://www.destructoid.com/rayman-creators-find-rare-super-nintendo-version-395356.phtml

5) Nintendo announced a Monster Hunter themed Nintendo Direct episode will be arriving on October 27.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a-new-nintendo-direct-this-week-for-monster-hunter-395269.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Capcom released a couple new trailers for Resident Evil 7.
https://www.destructoid.com/resident-evil-7-s-jack-baker-has-shades-of-the-nemesis-395595.phtml

2) SALES:

Several retailers are currently holding Halloween themed sales this week.
https://www.destructoid.com/-6-mad-max-and-26-fallout-4-season-pass-in-halloween-pc-sale-395394.phtml
Sony is currently holding a Halloween themed sale this week on PSN.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-weeks-ps4-ps3-and-vita-deals-revealed/1100-6444785/
Major Nelson revealed the list of games and Shocktober Sale for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/24/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-shocktober-sale/


3) According to a report from Destuctoid, the current gaming voice actor strike can last as long as till this December before when a new set of negotiations and contracts need to be done or else the strike continues. The report also goes in more details about the current demands by the union and stuff the gaming industry is fighting against.
https://www.destructoid.com/video-game-companies-and-voice-actor-union-struggle-to-communicate-amid-electronic-arts-picket-395410.phtml

4) During a recent interview with MVC, Dragon Quest series producer Noriyoshi Fujimoto teased Square Enix is planning on releasing more games from the series to Western markets.
https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-promises-to-bring-more-dragon-quest-titles-to-the-west-395392.phtml
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/interview-when-dragon-quest-met-minecraft/0173894

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Sony revealed the list of free games for November's Playstation Plus includes Costume Quest 2 (PS3) and Everybody's Gone to the Rapture (PS4) among the six games available.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/10/26/ps-plus-free-games-for-november-2016/
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Titanfall 2,
https://www.destructoid.com/complete-titanfall-2-deals-roundup-for-friday-s-release-395614.phtml
Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to be hidden gems themed.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-humble-gems-bundle-lives-up-to-its-name-395623.phtml
For those interested, PS4 game The Tomorrow Children recently switched from a paid game to now a free-to-play type game.
https://www.destructoid.com/q-games-perplexing-the-tomorrow-children-goes-free-to-play-395644.phtml


2) Microsoft announced they are currently working on a Windows 10 VR headset planned to be released next year and costs starting at $299.
https://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-is-working-on-windows-10-vr-headsets-that-start-at-299-395800.phtml

3) Bethesda stated they have tweaked their pre-launch review process with games to arrive no earlier than a day before the game's launch for official reviews from now on.
https://www.destructoid.com/bethesda-values-media-reviews-by-making-sure-you-won-t-see-them-before-release-395625.phtml

[Dark One]

Borderlands collection FREE on Xbox One free today:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/borderlands-the-handsome-collection-unlock-bundle/bvrk77xxgbwb

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Update to Dark One's post about Borderlands collection being free as the game will only be free-to-play till October 30th.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/27/multiplayer-all-access-event-borderlands-the-handsome-collection-free-from-27-30-october-on-xbox/
HP and Dell are currently having sales on gaming related laptops.
https://www.destructoid.com/kaby-lake-gaming-and-non-gaming-laptop-deals-from-hp-and-dell-394919.phtml
Gamestop is currently holding a Halloween sale for digital PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-low-prices-on-dying-light-life-is-strange-in-gamestop-s-big-pc-digital-sale-395848.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games on sale this week for the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=9022952A09504B51E0FC37B829F2DC68
Steam is currently holding a Splinter Cell series sale from now till October 31st.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/splinter-cell-franchise-discounted-on-steam-this-w/1100-6444874/
EA is currently holding a sale on GOG with each game available being DRM-free.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/three-more-ea-games-drop-drm-on-pc-for-gog-release/1100-6444873/


2) Square Enix announced during today's Paris Games Week event Final Fantasy XV has gone gold, the game's Season Pass to cost $24.99, and a 4-player co-op mode to arrive as part of post-launch plans.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-has-gone-gold-four-player-co-op-dlc-announced-395981.phtml

3) Square Enix also announced they will be re-releasing every main game in the Kingdom Hearts series next year for the PS4.
https://www.destructoid.com/every-main-kingdom-hearts-game-is-coming-to-ps4-next-year-395980.phtml

4) According to Nintendo's recent fiscal meeting, Mario Kart 8 is currently the highest selling Wii U game at 8 million copies sold, the company will continue to support the 3DS with new games at least for 2017 (Wii U not soo much), and clarified Super Mario Run will not be free but instead a free-to-play game for mobile devices.
https://www.destructoid.com/more-like-mario-kart-8-million-here-are-the-wii-u-and-3ds-best-sellers-395819.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-s-not-done-with-the-3ds-just-yet-395829.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/super-mario-run-won-t-be-entirely-free-to-play--396001.phtml

5) Respawn Entertainment announced Titanfall 2 will not have a Season Pass and instead will release all of the game's plan DLC for free.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-2-doesnt-have-a-season-pass-as-dev-jabs-/1100-6444866/

[Kalyx triaD]

Titanfall 2 is likely going to have paid loot now.

[alvarado52]

I think in general, developers are realizing that small, impulse buy priced items bring in more revenue than large season passes.

People like loot.

[ClockShot]

Titanfall 2 is likely going to have paid loot now.

Brother & I chugged a lot of Mountain Dew & Doritos just so I can have Ronin unlocked early, a special kill animation, and the Mountain Dew paint job for Ion.

And double xp to boot.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Several digital retailers are currently holding sales for the PC version of Titanfall 2 with discounts up to 18% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/three-titanfall-2-origin-release-deals-up-to-18-off-396225.phtml
Steam announced Natural Selection 2 will be free-to-play this weekend along with a sale for those interested.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/play-this-fps-for-free-on-steam-this-weekend/1100-6444912/
Steam is also currently holding a Halloween themed sale from now till November 1st.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/steams-halloween-sale-has-begun/1100-6444904/


2) The developer of No Man Sky, Hello Games, is currently claiming their official Twitter account was hacked recently after fake tweets and emails trashing the game appeared online. Current speculation is a disgruntled employee possibly being the source of the incident and was lashing out against the studio's handling of No Man Sky.
https://www.destructoid.com/-update-hello-games-twitter-posts-no-man-s-sky-was-a-mistake-immediately-protects-account-396196.phtml
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/why-people-are-talking-about-no-mans-sky-being-a-m/1100-6444894/

3) Sony announced they have delayed the release of the Platinum premium headset for the PS4 from its original "holiday" 2016 date to now a January 2017 release date.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4s-premium-wireless-headset-no-longer-coming-thi/1100-6444907/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to a report from Eurogamer, Street Fighter V's sales have basically flatlined since Capcom's last fiscal report while the community itself is asking for Capcom to revamp the game with ideas such as moving it to a Seasonal model or release a Super edition.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-10-28-street-fighter-5-sales-grind-to-a-halt-as-community-calls-for-revamp

2) The director of Deadly Premonition and D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die, Hidetaka Suehiro, recently announced he has retired from the gaming industry while studio Access Games might shut down as a result.
https://www.destructoid.com/swery-and-access-games-are-done-396608.phtml

3) SALES

Bundle Stars is currently holding a sale on a Borderlands series bundle.
https://www.destructoid.com/a-hundred-bucks-worth-of-borderlands-for-18-396266.phtml
Newest bundle at the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to be a "Day of the Devs" themed package of games.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/there-are-two-excellent-humble-bundles-going-on-ri/1100-6444966/


4) Next game in the Tomb Raider series is currently rumored to be called Shadow of the Tomb Raider based on a supposed image leaked from a Square Enix employee's laptop.
https://www.destructoid.com/shadow-of-the-tomb-raider-might-be-the-next-tomb-raider-game-396690.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So there's an Animal Crossing Direct tomorrow and they've already come out in front and said there will be no Switch announcements and this isn't about their mobile game they planned.

There's a patch coming for New Leaf to enable Amiibo support... But is that it? They've said there's a 3DS game called Miitopia they'll also be showing off, but it seems weird to have an entire direct around one unknown game and a patch. Will be watching this fo' sho'.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Bethesda recently revealed the specs for the PC version of Dishonored 2.
https://www.destructoid.com/dishonored-2-s-pc-specs-shouldn-t-cause-high-chaos-396919.phtml

2) BioWare is currently teasing something special being planned for this year's N7 Day with rumors of it possibly being a beta for Mass Effect: Andromeda.
https://www.destructoid.com/bioware-has-something-up-its-sleeve-for-this-year-s-n7-day-396898.phtml

3) SALES:

Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Call of Duty Infinite Warfare.
https://www.destructoid.com/all-the-infinite-warfare-pre-order-deals-for-friday-s-release-396728.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/10/31/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-62/


4) According to a report from Eurogamer, Nintendo will officially end production on Wii U consoles by the end of this week and the final batch to be around 240 thousand consoles.
http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2016-11-01-nintendo-to-end-wii-u-production-this-week

5) Valve announced they are currently tweaking terms on Steam to no longer allow publisher and developers to use deceptive marketing with concept art, fake screenshots, and other stuff not related to the actual game to be banned from a game's official Steam store page.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-will-soon-require-all-game-pages-to-show-scr/1100-6445012/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Ubisoft revealed the Season Pass for Watch Dogs 2 will cost $40 and covers two story-based DLC packs, a new difficulty mode, and two in-game accessory packs. PS4 version was also revealed to be getting 30 days timed exclusivity for DLC packs.
https://www.destructoid.com/contemplate-the-human-condition-for-40-in-watch-dogs-2-397105.phtml

2) SALES & FREEBIES:

Recent update for Nintendo's My Nintendo rewards service included a new batch of 15% Off and 30% Off coupons on select games.
https://my.nintendo.com/rewards
EA announced both Mirror's Edge and Mirror's Edge Catalyst will be free for Access members as part of its Vault service on November 9th.
https://www.destructoid.com/ea-access-lands-both-mirror-s-edge-games-on-tuesday-397132.phtml
Ubisoft announced this month's free PC game for Uplay will be Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon.
https://www.destructoid.com/neon-november-ubisoft-is-giving-away-blood-dragon-later-this-month-397128.phtml
Sony is currently holding a Sale of the Dead promotion on a variety of games on PSN from now till November 8th.
https://www.destructoid.com/psn-s-sale-of-the-dead-has-big-discounts-on-until-dawn-sleeping-dogs-396925.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a 15% Off pre-launch sale for Call of Duty Infinite Warfare.
https://www.destructoid.com/infinite-warfare-100-deluxe-edition-was-out-selling-base-game-on-steam-396943.phtml
For those interested and have a membership, Sam's Club revealed their Black Friday sales this year with PS4 and Xbox One bundles to be on sale for $250.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/more-black-friday-ps4-and-xbox-one-console-deals-r/1100-6445054/


3) Update to recent Nintendo stopping production of new Wii U consoles news as the company debunked those reports and will still be making more new Wii U consoles after this week.
https://www.destructoid.com/-update-rip-report-suggest-that-the-wii-u-will-end-production-this-week-396873.phtml

4) According to 2K Games, Mafia III recently broke the fastest selling record in company history with around 4.5 million copies shipped since its launch.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mafia-3-ships-45-million-copies-in-first-week-sett/1100-6445049/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES - Amazon is currently holding a sale on PS4 Slim Call of Duty Infinite Warfare bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/here-s-a-ps4-slim-bundle-that-s-for-the-call-of-duty-players-397325.phtml

2) Bethesda recently released a new trailer for Dishonored 2.
https://www.destructoid.com/dishonored-2-trailer-reminds-us-that-there-s-always-a-choice-397161.phtml

3) During a recent investors meeting, Ubisoft revealed Watch Dogs 2 is currently tracking below the first game in regards to pre-order numbers but not low enough to be a serious concern. Also revealed they are busy on the development of a new Far Cry game and Assassin's Creed game but still won't commit to a 2017 release for either game.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-talks-watch-dogs-2-preorders-teases-next-a/1100-6445091/

4) According to Activision, the company teased they are expecting Destiny 2 to sell millions more than the first game due their plans of targeting a broader audience for the sequel.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-2-aims-to-broaden-franchises-appeal/1100-6445094/

5) Capcom teased they are going to put a lot more focus towards consoles for the future of the Monster Hunter series as a way to expand its appeal outside of Japan.
https://www.destructoid.com/capcom-is-focusing-on-growing-monster-hunter-in-the-west-aware-that-handhelds-are-limiting-market-397165.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

They just announced a Season 2 of Hitman. Awesome news, glad the release structure worked out for them, because a new map to explore every month along with the elusive targets being added has been fun as shit.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

The NES Classic is more powerful than the 3DS, which is pretty funny.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Small warning for those getting the PC version of Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare as it was recently the Windows Store version doesn't support cross-play with the Steam version and vice versa. Also affects the Modern Warfare Remastered for PC as well.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-windows-store-version-of-infinite-warfare-won-t-work-with-the-steam-version-397337.phtml

2) Blizzard announced Overwatch has become the fastest game in company history to reach 20 million players.
https://www.destructoid.com/overwatch-is-the-fastest-blizzard-game-to-reach-the-20-million-player-mark-397427.phtml

3) SALES:

GOG.com is currently holding a Monstrous Fall Sale on PC games with a few free games included in the sale. Sale itself lasts till November 13th.
https://www.destructoid.com/drop-by-gog-s-fall-sale-for-a-few-free-games-397388.phtml
Bundle Stars is currently holding a sale on a new bundle of indie PC games for $3.50 (97% discount).
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-the-never-alone-collection-plus-seven-more-steam-games-for-only-3-49-397120.phtml


4) Nintendo announced the Western release of Dragon Quest VIII for the Nintendo 3DS is currently set for January 20, 2017.
https://www.destructoid.com/we-have-a-date-for-dragon-quest-viii-397384.phtml

5) Blizzard announced an upcoming 20th anniversary update for Diablo III will include an original Diablo style mode for the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/diablo-3-adding-a-retro-diablo-1-style-mode/1100-6445132/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

For those interested in the New 3DS model, Nintendo announced it will be on sale for $99.99 during this year's Black Friday sales.
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-cutting-the-price-of-new-3ds-in-half-for-black-friday-397883.phtml
Turtle Rock recently released a long lost DLC pack for Left 4 Dead called "Dam It" which was meant to explain the story in between certain episodes. The DLC pack itself is available to download on the studio's official website.
https://www.destructoid.com/turtle-rock-studios-releases-the-final-lost-episode-of-left-4-dead-397642.phtml
https://talk.turtlerockstudios.com/t/trss-lost-l4d-campaign/106720
Turn 10 Studios recently released a free-to-play version of Forza 6 called Forza Motorsport 6: Apex for PC.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/forza-6s-free-pc-version-now-lets-you-spend-money-/1100-6445205/


2) Some Mass Effect series news includes Mass Effect 2 and 3 were recently added to Xbox One's compatibility list, Bioware released a new trailer for Mass Effect Andromeda, and Best Buy recently leaked some details for Andromeda which includes 4 player co-op support and a micro-transaction system.
https://www.destructoid.com/mass-effect-2-and-3-are-now-backward-compatible-397879.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/mass-effect-andromeda-finally-gets-a-trailer-worth-watching-397880.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/best-buy-leak-confirms-mass-effect-andromeda-details-ahead-of-reveal-397855.phtml

3) EA is currently facing some online backlash after using the official Twitter account for the Titanfall series to mock the Call of Duty series. Developer Respawn Entertainment quickly distanced themselves from the tweet saying they had no role in it nor did they find EA mocking other developers funny.
https://www.destructoid.com/ea-is-taking-jabs-at-call-of-duty-through-titanfall-s-twitter-account-397532.phtml
Tweet by EA: https://twitter.com/Titanfallgame/status/794554431291400193

4) Newest update for Steam was revealed to include a redesign for the Steam Store.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/steams-redesigned-store-is-live/1100-6445207/

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

The NES Classic is more powerful than the 3DS, which is pretty funny.

Yep, reports are it's a quad-core Linux computer.

[ClockShot]

Yeah, wanted more than anything a solid release date for N7 Day.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Sony is currently holding a 10th Anniversary sale for PSN with extra discounts for PS+ members and the sale itself lasting till November 15.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-is-holding-a-10th-anniversary-playstation-network-sale-398094.phtml
Several retailers are currently holding pre-launch sales for Dishonored 2.
https://www.destructoid.com/dishonored-2-complete-deals-roundup-for-steam-ps4-and-xbox-one-397740.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/11/07/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-63/


2) A new game in the Metro series is currently rumored to be arriving next year based on recent leaks from the writer of the Metro novel series.
https://www.destructoid.com/there-will-supposedly-be-a-new-metro-game-next-year-398120.phtml

3) During a recent interview with Game Informer, Bioware teased they might work on a new Jade Empire game within the near future. It was also revealed them dropping original plans to make more Jade Empire games ended up being the main reason why the Mass Effect and Dragon Age series were created.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/11/07/bioware-jade-empire-sequel-is-quot-never-dead-quot.aspx

4) Tantalus Media studio, developer of Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD, recently teased they are currently working with Nintendo on a new game for the Switch and likely be a HD remake.
https://www.destructoid.com/twilight-princess-hd-studio-tantalus-is-working-on-switch--397922.phtml

5) During an interview with Game Informer, Mass Effect Andromeda's creative director revealed companion loyalty missions will be returning and be more optional than in past games.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/11/07/loyalty-missions-return-in-mass-effect-andromeda.aspx

6) For those interested in a nice read, Vice's new gaming website called Waypoint recently had an article about the origins of the ESRB and how Nintendo played a big role in its creation. While Nintendo publicly bashed Sega during Senate hearings in 1993, they were privately swaying senator Joe Lieberman and others to let the industry regulate itself rather than the government getting involved.
https://waypoint.vice.com/en_us/article/inside-nintendos-plan-to-save-video-games-from-congress

[Fignuts]

Sweet. Love Jade Empire.

[Kalyx triaD]

This is modern Bioware tho. Be like today's Infinity Ward making Call of- ohhhhh.

[Fignuts]

Modern Bioware is pretty fucking good.

[Mercenary]

Just picked up Twisted Metal black and Metal Slug for cheap

[SlickyTrickyDamon]

50 cents?

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent Metro series news as publisher Deep Silver debunked rumors of a new Metro game arriving next year although did imply a new being in development.
https://www.destructoid.com/deep-silver-says-there-won-t-be-a-new-metro-game-next-year-398499.phtml

2) SALES:

Newest bundle from the Humble Bundle Store was revealed to contain Shadow Complex among the seven games available.
https://www.destructoid.com/grab-shadow-complex-for-1-in-the-latest-humble-bundle-398469.phtml
Destructoid approved eBay seller Antonline is currently holding a pre-launch sale on PS4 Pro bundles. Two of the three deals includes a gift card as a free gift.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-4-pro-pre-order-deals-net-an-extra-controller-or-free-gift-card-398446.phtml
Target is currently holding an early Black Friday sale for both Battlefield 1 and Titanfall 2 for $35 although the deal expires tomorrow.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/battlefield-1-and-titanfall-2-are-35-right-now/1100-6445303/
2K Games recently released a few free DLC packs for Mafia III.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/more-mafia-3-free-dlc-and-new-update-out-now/1100-6445294/


3) Next game in the Need for Speed series is rumored to be called Need for Speed Arena based on recent European trademark filings.
https://www.destructoid.com/trademark-for-need-for-speed-arena-surfaces-398148.phtml

4) For those interested in Dishonored 2, the Day 1 patch was revealed to be around 9 GB in size.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/dishonored-2-has-9-gb-day-one-patch-on-ps4-and-xbo/1100-6445267/

[Sepholio]

The entirety of diablo 1 is being remade inside diablo 3 as part of the anniversary patch :D

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Ubisoft announced Rainbow Six Siege will be free-to-play this weekend for PC and PS4. The Steam version will also be getting a special discount as well during the same time.
https://www.destructoid.com/lay-rainbow-six-siege-to-your-friends-for-free-this-weekend-398714.phtml
Humble Bundle Store is currently giving away free copies of DiRT 3 as part of the website's birthday celebration.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-humble-store-is-giving-out-dirt-3-for-free-398690.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games for this week's sale on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=EF1BB7B246D4CF7B56E2F0D709220321
While not necessary a sale or freebie, Amazon announced they will start selling the NES Classic mini console tomorrow at 2PM PST and warned at quantities being very limited.
https://www.destructoid.com/amazon-confirms-it-ll-start-selling-the-nes-classic-on-friday-afternoon-398570.phtml
Blizzard announced the next free-to-play weekend for Overwatch will start on November 18th.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-next-overwatch-free-weekend-starts-november-18-398543.phtml
For those interested, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is currently free to download for Uplay as part of Ubisoft's 30th Anniversary celebrations.
https://www.destructoid.com/snag-a-copy-of-far-cry-3-blood-dragon-while-it-s-free-on-pc-398523.phtml


2) While Nintendo previously denied reports about ending Wii U production this year, the company recently confirmed production in Japan will stop after this year.
http://kotaku.com/nintendo-announces-wii-u-production-is-ending-1788802568

3) Microsoft recently released a new major firmware update for the Xbox One which includes Clubs and Group Messaging support.
https://www.destructoid.com/unwrap-xbox-one-s-holiday-update-today-398695.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent Nintendo ending Wii U production news as Nintendo's North American branch also confirmed they will not be getting any more new Wii U's after this fiscal year (March 2017).
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-confirms-end-of-wii-u-production-398733.phtml

2) Gearbox recently announced November 12th will become the official "Battleborn Day" for the company after listening to growing fan demands for a special day for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/gearbox-is-officially-supporting-the-fan-run-battleborn-day--398712.phtml

3) Sony recently revealed the list of developers and publishers appearing at next month's Playstation Experience event and a special Call of Duty tournament to be held there.
https://www.destructoid.com/here-s-everyone-who-will-be-at-this-year-s-playstation-experience-398914.phtml
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/11/11/playstation-experience-to-hold-invitational-call-of-duty-tournament.aspx

4) SALES - Digital retailer Games Republic is currently holding a sale on Polish developed PC games as part of Poland Independence Day celebrations.
https://www.destructoid.com/it-s-poland-s-independence-day-so-here-s-a-sale-on-a-bunch-of-polish-games-398903.phtml

5) Square Enix recently announced the next game in the Bravely Default series will be called Bravely Default: Fairy's Effect and arrives next year for mobile devices.
https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-reveals-bravely-default-fairy-s-effect-398826.phtml

[Ruien]

Feels weird people are paying so much for the Nintendo Classic system. Only 30 games and it can't be plugged into the internet for updates/more games being added in. Seems like a waste.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, if I knew there wss an update system, I'd be more inclined to shrll out for it, but with only 30 games, some of which I have no interest in, it''s a hard sell for me.

Obviously emulation being so eady and readily available is a factor as well.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

It is recognised on a PC as a USB device so people are working on hacking it, but since they made it be recognised, Nintendo might have plans.

[Kalyx triaD]

Did the VC platform die or something..? I'm also perplexed at the enthusiasm for a miniconsole that's essentially like those mini segas that were also rendered obsolete by a huge sega collection relessed a while back. I don't get it. Is it cause it's cute?

[Emperor Smeat]

No but VC support has been pretty low for both the 3DS and Wii U this gen. Mainly because a lot of third party companies not bothering unlike with the Wii and Nintendo having to do more work for the games.

This is probably just them taping into the nostalgia market since the NES is usually #1 for retro consoles and beefing up their holiday lineup for big stuff since all they have is Pokemon and Super Mario Maker for the 3DS.

Probably also helps Nintendo put a lot more effort with the NES Classic than Atari, SNK, and Sega did for their replicas.

[Ruien]

I don't understand why they didn't just add 100 games. It's not like they take up much space anymore for these tiny games. Then you take the console up to 100 dollars.

[Fignuts]

Yeah, you could easily t the entire NES library several times over with the storage capacity it has now.

[Ruien]

On the flip side, this Black Friday is going to be amazing. Fallout 4 (yes I never bought it) for $20.00. Skyrim's newedition is $25.00. Same for Gears of War 4. Dark Souls 3 for $20.00 too. And that is just what I seen so far.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) The next episodic game from Telltale Games is currently rumored to be based on the Guardians of the Galaxy and the first episode rumored to arrive by May 2017.
https://www.destructoid.com/it-looks-like-telltale-will-tackle-guardians-of-the-galaxy-next-399414.phtml

2) During a recent interview with Games Rant, NieR: Automata's producer revealed the PS4 Pro version of the game will support "4K quality graphics" and Platinum Games is considering making a Xbox One version of the game but only if the game sells well on the PS4 and PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/nier-automata-producer-talks-ps4-pro-support-and-possible-xbox-one-port-399275.phtml

3) Ubisoft recently confirmed they are currently working on a second season for Rainbow Six: Siege.
https://www.destructoid.com/another-year-of-property-damage-is-coming-to-rainbow-six-siege-399363.phtml
https://twitter.com/Rainbow6Game/status/797921782514655232/photo/1

4) According to recent sales and estimates, Dishonored 2's launch sales in the UK ended up being around 38% less than the first game while Titanfall 2 and Infinite Warfare both suffered large drops in sales for its second week. For some clarity, the sales only count physical sales in the region.
https://www.destructoid.com/dishonored-2-and-call-of-duty-infinite-warfare-sales-are-worse-than-their-predecessors-in-the-uk-399336.phtml

[#BROKEN Hasney]

So there's fully-rendered pussy in Watch dogs 2 (obvz NSFW: https://twitter.com/swizzasaur/status/797941221016670208) and some guy shared the picture from the PS4 Share and got banned for it. That's fucking hilarious.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Walmart is currently holding a 50% off sale for Titanfall 2 as part of early Black Friday sales.
https://www.destructoid.com/titanfall-2-is-already-at-the-29-black-friday-price-399530.phtml
Developer CCP announced after 13 years of being a paid game, EVE Online will now be a free-to-play game starting today.
https://www.destructoid.com/after-13-years-eve-online-goes-free-to-play-today-399568.phtml
For those interested in the NES Classic, DELL revealed they will be selling the console on December 5th.
https://www.destructoid.com/dell-of-all-places-might-be-your-last-chance-for-getting-the-nes-classic-before-christmas-399505.phtml
Microsoft is currently giving away free DLC for both Halo 5 and Forza Horizon 3 as part of the Xbox's 15th Anniversary celebrations.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-celebrates-xboxs-15th-anniversary-with-f/1100-6445452/
Sony revealed the list of games on sale this week for PSN.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/this-weeks-ps4-ps3-and-vita-deals-revealed/1100-6445447
Major Nelson revealed the list of games on sale this week for the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/11/14/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-64/


2) Nintendo announced Super Mario Run for iPhone devices will be released on December 15 and costs $9.99 to unlock the full game.
https://www.destructoid.com/run-from-snow-with-mario-in-december-399535.phtml

3) Update to Hasney's Watch Dogs 2 nudity news as Ubisoft announced they will be releasing a patch this week to remove that stuff. The person who got their PS4 account banned by Sony ended up having his punishment extended to a month now.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-dogs-2s-explicit-genitalia-will-be-removed-u/1100-6445458/

4) According to a recent report from Kotaku, the fake sci-fi game teased in Watchdogs 2 called "Pioneer" is actually a real game currently in development at Ubisoft. The game itself is also facing serious issues with its development to the point Ubisoft is considering rebooting the entire project.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-ubisoft-sci-fi-game-teased-in-watch-dogs-2-is-/1100-6445448/

[ClockShot]

EVE is finally free-to-play. But I'm pretty sure there's a lot of real world money still being shuttled around. I wonder if the economist-on-call still has a job?

Side note, haven't gotten too deep into EVE: Valkyrie, but I like what I'm seeing in VR.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

eBay retailer Antonline is currently holding a sale on $30 Off sale for the PS4 Pro.
https://www.destructoid.com/get-30-off-the-just-released-playstation-4-pro-399653.phtml
Developer ArenaNet is currently holding a 50% Off sale on Guild Wars 2 first expansion pack called Heart of Thrones.
https://www.destructoid.com/guild-wars-2-heart-of-thorns-is-half-off-until-next-week-399586.phtml


2) The Game Awards recently revealed the list of games and categories for this year's show along with Uncharted 4 having the most nominations with 8.
https://www.destructoid.com/here-are-all-the-nominees-for-the-game-awards-2016-399759.phtml

3) Atlus announced Persona 5 has been delayed till April 2017 with more time needed for localization as the official reason.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/persona-5-delayed-again/1100-6445491/

4) During a recent official stream, Capcom confirmed Dead Rising 4 will not feature co-op support for the game's campaign mode.
https://www.destructoid.com/dead-rising-4-will-not-feature-story-co-op-399658.phtml

5) According to a report from Kotaku, Ubisoft is currently dealing with claims of insider trading by five of their executives and Ubisoft Montreal's CEO among those accused of the crime. France's AMF is claiming the executives purposely withheld info from investors in order to sell some of their stocks prior to the 25% price drop due to The Crew's and Watch Dogs' delay announcements.
http://kotaku.com/ubisoft-executives-accused-of-insider-trading-1788964824

[Fignuts]

Picked up Watch Dogs 2. Really like it so far. Not as "bleak" as the first one. Far less hellish. Lots of cool new hacking stuff.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Warner Bros announced they are shutting down online servers for Batman: Arkham Origins on December 4th.
https://www.destructoid.com/multiplayer-in-batman-arkham-origins-will-only-exist-for-a-couple-more-weeks-399921.phtml

2) EA announced they are starting a new program for Youtube requiring sponsors to publicly disclose they were paid to promote EA games during streams and videos.
https://www.destructoid.com/ea-is-pushing-for-streamers-and-youtubers-to-disclose-partnerships-399863.phtml

3) SALES:

Nintendo revealed the list of games on sale this week for the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/eshop/offers
Groupon is currently holding an early Black Friday sale on refurbished Xbox One Halo 5 bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/-140-xbox-one-refurb-bundle-with-halo-5-is-already-at-black-friday-pricing-399794.phtml
Toys"R"Us is currently holding a "Buy 1, Get another 40% Off" sale from now till Saturday.
https://www.dealzon.com/deals/cheap-pokemon-video-games#pokemon-sun-nintendo-3ds
Toys"R"Us are also currently holding a pre-launch sale for Pokemon Sun & Moon.
https://www.destructoid.com/toys-r-us-is-running-a-buy-one-get-one-40-off-sale-on-all-games-399622.phtml


4) During a recent interview with Glixel, Respawn Entertainment's CEO revealed the future of the Titanfall series is currently in doubt due to EA and his company being at odds for it.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-prospect-of-titanfall-3-isn-t-so-clear-399871.phtml
http://www.glixel.com/interviews/qa-titanfall-2-creator-on-what-makes-a-great-shooter-w450709

5) Valve was recently ruled to have violated Australian laws in regards to deceptive business practices and are facing a fine up to $3 million AUD as punishment. Valve tried to argue since they were not based in Australia, they shouldn't be forced to follow all of Australia's Consumer Law.
https://www.destructoid.com/valve-may-have-to-pay-up-to-3-million-for-violating-the-australian-consumer-law-399836.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Bethesda announced the next update for Dishonored 2 will include a new custom difficulty level and a New Game+ mode.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-game-will-make-it-to-dishonored-2-next-month-400112.phtml

2) SALES & FREEBIES:

Overwatch is currently free-to-play this weekend while several retailers are also holding a sale for the game as well.
https://www.destructoid.com/play-overwatch-for-free-this-weekend-and-play-it-for-cheap-for-eternity-400125.phtml
Best Buy is currently holding an early Black Friday sale for Titanfall 2.
https://www.destructoid.com/early-black-friday-price-for-titanfall-2-now-on-pc-too-at-45-off-400070.phtml
Microsoft is currently holding an early Black Friday sale on the Xbox Marketplace for Gold members. Everyone else will be able to join in on the sale next week.
https://www.destructoid.com/xbox-s-black-friday-games-sale-is-live-for-gold-members-399952.phtml


3) Geoff Keighley announced on Twitter Hideo Kojima will be this year's recipient of the Industry Icon award during next month's The Game Awards show.
https://www.destructoid.com/hideo-kojima-to-be-awarded-industry-icon-at-next-month-s-game-awards-400066.phtml
https://twitter.com/geoffkeighley/status/799317329356070912

4) Sony recently released a new trailer for The Last Guardian.
http://blog.us.playstation.com/2016/11/18/the-last-guardian-new-trailer-qa

5) Update to recent gaming voice actors strike news as Insomniac Games headquarters was the newest location to be picketed. So far four studios and companies have been picketed since the start of the strike.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/voice-actor-strike-continues-as-450-attend-picket-/1100-6445555/

[Sepholio]

It's all good. Siri, Cortana and alexa can do all the voice work henceforth

[#BROKEN Hasney]

In new demake news, Ass Creed 2 collection. They changed the climbing:

https://cdn2.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7490931/ezio_climb.gif

Then there's this shit...

https://cdn1.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7490131/AC2_Graphics.png

[#BROKEN Hasney]

http://i.imgur.com/0Nnp3Yq.jpg

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Oh jesus christ, I just read it was Virtuous who did it. The same people that fucked up Return to Arkham and FFX. How they and High Voltage keep getting remaster work is beyond me.

[Fignuts]

lol that can not be real. You got that off reddit or something.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

lol that can not be real. You got that off reddit or something.

It's legit, but it looks like it may be an XB1 bug along with the the fast climbing. Polygon updated their story.

http://www.polygon.com/2016/11/17/13670084/assassins-creed-2-remaster-xbox-one-comparison-weird

[#BROKEN Hasney]

https://cdn0.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/54MIyl1mujKH05Pt8zUV0C1qTeM=/1400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn0.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/7497487/Pasted_image_at_2016_11_17_03_49_PM.png

[ClockShot]

Hold on to your originals, kids. They might be worth something one day.

[Sepholio]

What's wrong with the ffx remake?

[#BROKEN Hasney]

What's wrong with the ffx remake?

Its not horrible, just worse models. They can't do eyes, hair or facial animation.

[Kalyx triaD]

The problem is we already hit the point where games really don't need remaster releases since they still look good. They should stop at upping the rez or adjusting the aspect but there's some crazy habit of trying to pimp newer tech on these games. And this is how the FFX remaster looks worse than the original.

Some efforts work; like Nintendo does not fuck around with HD remasters. Some are pointless, like the recent Gears trilogy. But the worst case scenario are tryhard devs playing with games they themselves have no idea what the charms were.

[Ruien]

Never understood why people bought remastered games honestly. You are basically buying the same game twice but it looks a little prettier.

[Fignuts]

A lot of people probably buy remsters of games they have never played.

[Emperor Smeat]

Think it was even a big selling point online for the PS4 with Sony being aggressive getting Xbox 360 owners to switch to them this gen. Get to play classic PS3 games and PS brand games without needing to buy those older consoles.

[Ruien]

Ah that makes a lot of sense.

[Kalyx triaD]

But the games Sony rereleased were often straight ports with maybe an aspect adjustment. Basically how it should be done (though X1 is doing that more often now with the growing emulation list). What's scary is hearing a game you like being remastered. I wonder if Darksider fans got off easy.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

THQ Nordic are doing that in house I believe, so it should be alright.

The main problem is that publishers just sell the development work of the remasters to the lowest bidder and we get all this shot.

[Sepholio]

More remakes/reboots and less remasters. Since hell froze over and we're getting an ff7 remake maybe we can get a chrono trigger remake too. Hell blaster master is getting a reboot. So much better than remasters most of the time.

[Fignuts]

Wait what? Blaster master? Better be 2d gameplay.

Also, I would prefer a new chrono game over a remake. Get the the original creators together again tho.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Hitman's Season One is currently on sale for both Steam and Xbox One from now till November 23rd.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-s-first-season-really-is-worth-a-look-at-30-400154.phtml
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/store/p/hitman-the-complete-first-season/bvnhhm75c2m5?cid=storeparser
Gamespot recently complied a list of the best upcoming Black Friday sales this year for 3DS, Wii U, PS4, and Xbox One consoles and games.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-wii-u3ds-black-friday-2016-game-and-bundle-de/1100-6445612/
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-ps4-black-friday-2016-game-and-bundle-deals/1100-6445527/
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/best-xbox-one-black-friday-2016-game-and-bundle-de/1100-6445526/
Gamestop announced they will be holding early Black Friday sales starting tomorrow.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestops-pre-black-friday-deals-revealed/1100-6445627/
https://www.bfads.net/stores/gamestop/ads/black-friday/page-1
Digital Retailer GOG are also holding early Black Friday sales starting tomorrow.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-drm-free-pc-sale-starts-early-at-gog/1100-6445621/
Bethesda announced the Xbox One version of Elder Scrolls Online will be free to play starting tomorrow till November 27. Only requirement is a Gold Account being needed to play.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/free-weekend-event-for-xbox-ones-elder-scrolls-onl/1100-6445625/


2) Update to recent The Game Awards news as two games from the Best Fan Game category were recently removed (Pokemon Uranium and AM2R) and likely due to Nintendo being a sponsor for the show.
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-uranium-and-am2r-dropped-from-best-fan-game-category-at-the-game-awards-400486.phtml

3) System Shock Remastered has been delayed till mid 2018 according to a recent Kickstarer update by developer Night Dive Studios.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-system-shock-remake-won-t-launch-until-2018-400142.phtml

4) Ubisoft recently confirmed rumors of Watch Dogs 2's launch sales being lower than the first game were true although they are blaming low pre-orders as the main reason.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-comments-on-watch-dogs-2-selling-less-than/1100-6445628/

[alvarado52]

Burnout Paradise is the second half free game for GwG, and is compatible with the X1.

Yas!

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

PayPal is currently holding a $15 discount on digital Toys"R"Us $100 gift cards.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/252641121894?rmvSB=true
Several retailers are currently holding Black Friday sales for PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/black-friday-sales-for-steam-pc-digital-games-now-live-400525.phtml
Gamestop is currently offering a trade-in deal to get Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare for $1 or get the Legacy Edition for $21.
https://www.destructoid.com/grab-infinite-warfare-for-1-at-gamestop-with-a-crappy-trade-deal--400630.phtml
Sony is currently holding a Black Friday sale on PSN from now till November 29th.
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/black-friday-sale/cid=STORE-MSF77008-BLKFRIDAYSALELP/1
Amazon is currently holding Black Friday sales with a new set of games to be available each day.
https://www.destructoid.com/some-of-this-year-s-biggest-titles-are-discounted-on-amazon-today-400664.phtml
Amazon is currently holding a 15% Off pre-order sale for Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.
https://www.destructoid.com/zelda-breath-of-the-wild-15-off-at-amazon-400587.phtml
Microsoft's Black Friday sale for the Xbox Marketplace is currently available for all Xbox 360/One owners. Sale is the same as last week which was exclusive for Gold members.
https://www.destructoid.com/xbox-s-black-friday-games-sale-is-live-for-everyone-right-now-399952.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of free games for December's Games With Gold will be Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition (Xbox One), Outlast (Xbox One), Outland (Xbox 360), and Burnout Paradise (Xbox 360).
https://majornelson.com/2016/11/22/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-december-2016


2) During a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Ubisoft revealed they have reently changed their plans regarding DLC and are promising future DLC packs will not feel as just content cut from the main game.
https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-is-vowing-to-not-make-dlc-feel-required-400678.phtml

3) Respawn Entertainment announced the first DLC pack for Titanfall 2 will arrive on November 30th and includes a micro-transaction store although promised to only sell cosmetic items.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/titanfall-2s-first-free-dlc-map-comes-out-next-wee/1100-6445666/

[Kalyx triaD]

Btw Xbox added clubs to their live dashboard and it's a lot like the PS4 one. Anybody do a TPdub club yet? It's the logical step from our old TPWW Invite days.

[alvarado52]

Ah, good call on that. All in favor of Figgy as club leader say "I"

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Sony recently teased they will be having a few surprise announcements during next month's Playstation Experience event
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-is-bringing-some-surprises-to-playstation-experience-400839.phtml

2) SALES:

eBay retailer Antonline is currently holding a Black Friday sale for the Gears of War Xbox One S model bundle.
https://www.destructoid.com/hot-deal-269-99-xbox-one-s-1tb-bundle-for-black-friday-400828.phtml
Steam is both currently holding an Autumn Sale from now till November 29 and a new awards event called The Steam Awards. Voting for awards was revealed to be the theme for getting badges from this sale.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-steam-autumn-sale-just-started-includes-the-brand-new-steam-awards-400833.phtml
Amazon revealed a new set of games on sale today as part of their on-going Black Friday Sale.
https://www.destructoid.com/some-of-amazon-s-best-wednesday-deals-are-on-games-you-wouldn-t-expect-400822.phtml
For those interested in possibly donating to a good cause, digital retailer Itch.io is currently offer a bundle of 150 PC games for $20 with proceeds to go towards ACLU and Planned Parenthood. Both organizations were big targets during this year's Presidential Election and the ACLU already stated they are preparing to legally fight some of Trump's plans for his presidency.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-150-games-for-20-and-support-a-good-cause-with/1100-6445707/


3) Blizzard announced they are currently holding a special 12th Anniversary event for World of Warcraft from now till November 30th for those interested.
https://www.destructoid.com/blizzard-is-holding-a-12th-anniversary-event-for-world-of-warcraft-400807.phtml
https://worldofwarcraft.com/en-us/news/20378237/celebrating-12-years-of-wow

4) According to Game Informer, Mass Effect Andromeda will have giant boss battles and enemy base conquests among the side missions content for the game.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/mass-effect-andromeda-side-activities-include-gian/1100-6445710/

5) Xbox boss Phil Spencer teased he hopes for more collaborations between Nintendo and Microsoft in the future after the recent success of Minecraft on the Wii U. Teased he hoped it might even include the possibility of a Mario game appearing on an Xbox brand console in the future.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-exec-id-love-to-see-mario-on-xbox/1100-6445702/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

NewEgg have Final Fantasy XV XBOX One pre-orders at $29.99. Go get it!

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16874165036

[Emperor Smeat]

Some more Black Friday sales going on at the moment:
* Nintendo is currently holding their own Black Friday sale on the eShop with purchases eligible for My Nintendo Gold coins. Sega is also holding a 25th Anniversary Sonic series sale there.
http://happyholidays.nintendo.com/cyber-deals
https://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/

* Amazon revealed a new set of games on sale for their on-going Black Friday Sale.
https://www.destructoid.com/all-the-best-video-game-deals-in-amazon-s-thanksgiving-sale-400932.phtml

* Microsoft Store is currently holding a pre-launch sale for Final Fantasy XV for $35.
https://www.destructoid.com/-35-final-fantasy-xv-for-xbox-one-on-black-friday-400927.phtml

* For those in the UK, Gamespot compiled a list of the best Black Friday sales occurring there.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-uk-best-ps4-xbox-one-console-and-game/1100-6445693/

* Also for those in the UK, PSN's UK store is currently holing a big Black Friday sale.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/black-friday-uk-uncharted-4-battlefield-1-and-more/1100-6445717/

* In terms of free stuff, Ubisoft is currently giving away free PC games starting today till December 24th as part of their on-going 30th anniversary. The first game revealed to be given away is Rayman Classic.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-giving-away-games-and-goodies-for-30-days-/1100-6445724/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Playing Watch Dogs 2 (like a gajillion times a better game than the garbage-tier original) and there's a mission in a heavy metal bar. Weirdly, while doing the mission, both Hardcore Holly's and the Hardy Boyz theme played. Huh.

[Emperor Smeat]

Capcom stated the Xbox One version of Resident Evil 7 will support cross-saving with the PC version although only guaranteed for the Windows Store version.

Japanese site Dengeki first reported the feature, stating, "the Windows Store version can share play data with the Xbox One version." IGN says the game's publisher, Capcom, confirmed the cross-save feature in a statement.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-supports-xbox-one-to-pc-cross-save/1100-6445738/

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Seems to be a lot of smoke over Marvel V Capcom 4 being announced at either PSX or the Capcom Cup this month with a 2018 release date. A lot of pros are teasing it on Twitter, so this could be an elaborate ruse.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) During a recent interview with Famitsu, Street Fighter series producer Yoshinori Ono teased the next Street Fighter game likely won't arrive till after 2020 due to current plans for Street Fighter V's support.
https://www.destructoid.com/capcom-claims-it-ll-support-street-fighter-v-through-2020--401512.phtml

2) Based on recent data mining, Overwatch is currently rumored to be holding a special winter themed event within the near future. Also rumored to be having a new mode arriving for the game during the same time period.
https://www.destructoid.com/overwatch-data-mining-implies-winter-event-is-in-the-works-401378.phtml

3) Sony recently released a new video for The Last Guardian.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-the-last-guardians-first-9-minutes-here/1100-6445780/

[Fignuts]

Santa Reinhardt and elf Torb incoming.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

EA announced Titanfall 2 will be free-to-play during this weekend with EA Access owners getting a couple extra days.
https://www.destructoid.com/try-titanfall-2-s-multiplayer-for-free-this-week-401808.phtml
For those who own the PC version of Darksiders, the recently released remastered version is currently available for free as a gift.
https://www.destructoid.com/darksiders-warmastered-edition-is-a-free-upgrade-on-pc-401806.phtml
Major Nelson revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/11/28/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-66/


2) Nintendo recently confirmed reports and rumors of them working with Universal Studios on real life "Nintendo Land"-like theme parks with two planned for the US and one planned for Japan.
https://www.destructoid.com/that-nintendo-and-universal-studios-partnership-is-actually-happening-401754.phtml

3) I/O Interactive announced the next patch for Hitman will include the removal of the always online requirement for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/soon-agent-47-will-be-able-to-access-his-equipment-offline-401659.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Ubisoft revealed Assassin's Creed III will be the last free monthly game for their 30th Anniversary celebrations.
https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-ends-its-free-game-giveaway-with-a-whimper-401967.phtml
Sony revealed the list of free games for December's Playstation Plus includes VVVVVV (PS Vita) and Invisible Inc. (PS4) among the six games available.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-caps-off-the-year-with-a-decent-ps-plus-free-game-selection-401971.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a 20% off discount on Watch Dogs 2 bundles for the PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/watch-dogs-2-pc-edition-launch-deals-at-20-off-401857.phtml


2) Ys Net studio recently released a new video for Shenmue III focusing on the music for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/shenmue-iii-s-shenmusic-conjures-nostalgia-401945.phtml

3) According to reports, Final Fantasy XV is currently suffering with some performance issues with the best quick fix involving the PS4 Pro model and the game's "Lite Mode."
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-performs-pretty-well-on-both-consoles-with-a-couple-of-minor-caveats-401885.phtml

4) According to Nintendo, Pokemon Sun & Moon's launch sales ended up being the biggest in company history for Europe at around 1.5 million copies sold.
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-had-the-biggest-launch-ever-for-nintendo-in-europe-401948.phtml

5) Some Playstation related news includes:

Hideo Kojima's Death Stranding game was revealed to be among the big surprises planned by Sony for next month's Playstation Experience event.
https://www.destructoid.com/one-of-the-mystery-playstation-experience-panels-is-for-death-stranding-401880.phtml
Insomniac Games and SIE Santa Monica Studio announced neither the new Spider-Man game nor the new God of War game will be among the stuff shown during next month's The Game Awards show.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-new-spider-man-ps4-footage-at-game-awards-or-ps/1100-6445856/
According to sales estimates and data, Sony is currently expected to sell around 750,000 Playstation VR headsets by the end of the year which is down from the 2.6 million headsets originally predicted.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/playstation-vr-sales-estimates-downgraded-hugely-b/1100-6445859/

[Sepholio]

Yeah I can attest to running Final Fantasy 15 in Lite mode on the PS4 Pro. Runs much much smoother. That 4k sure is pretty though. I tend to run it in 4k mode and switch to lite mode when I know more action is coming.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) During a recent interview with GamesIndustry.biz, Capcom Vancouver boss Joe Nickolls revealed three writers were in charge of the story for Dead Rising 4 although none worked on the previous games, hinted the game likely will be the basis for the next set of Dead Rising games, and implied they don't really care about fan criticisms regarding the direction for the game.
https://www.destructoid.com/capcthom-vancouver-talks-dead-rising-makes-me-want-to-vomit-402155.phtml
http://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2016-11-29-we-need-to-make-changes-so-that-there-can-be-a-dead-rising-5-6-and-7

2) Gears of War 4 developer The Coalition announced they will be holding an online beta test for cross-play support between the PC and Xbox One versions of the game this weekend.
https://www.destructoid.com/gears-of-war-4-is-trying-out-pc-vs-xbox-one-crossplay-this-weekend-402036.phtml

3) SALES:

Nintendo is currently holding a The Game Awards theme sale and last week's Black Friday themed sale as part of this week's sales for the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=FB22DD71C6F1B8E381B26365D393C6A2
Microsoft, Sony, and Valve are also currently holding The Game Awards themed sales.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/steam-psn-xbox-live-and-nintendo-all-have-the-game/1100-6445891
Green Man Gaming and Amazon are currently holding pre-launch sales for snow boarding game Steep.
https://www.destructoid.com/steep-pre-order-deals-available-on-pc-ps4-and-xbox-one-402026.phtml
For those interested, Ubisoft is currently selling a Season Pass for Year 2 of Rainbow Six Siege.
https://www.destructoid.com/rainbow-six-siege-year-two-pass-is-now-available-401974.phtml


4) Square Enix stated Final Fantasy XV managed to break the record for highest launch day sales in series history with around 5 million copies sold.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-sells-5-million-copies-on-first-day-fastest-selling-in-series-history-402147.phtml

5) UK's Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently ruled No Man Sky's advertising campaign did not meet their requirements needed to be guilty of consumer deception. Complaints against Valve were dismissed due to them not being in charge of the game's Steam store page and complaints against Hello Games were dismissed due to consumers expectations being bigger than what was being promised.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-uk-s-advertising-board-rules-that-no-man-s-sky-s-marketing-was-not-misleading-402016.phtml

[Fignuts]

FYI, if you're planning on getting Final Fantasy 15, Kingsglaive is definitely worth a watch. WAAAAAAYYY better than square's previous efforts, and a really good introduction to FF15's world and the conflict surrounding it.

[ClockShot]

FYI, if you're planning on getting Final Fantasy 15, Kingsglaive is definitely worth a watch. WAAAAAAYYY better than square's previous efforts, and a really good introduction to FF15's world and the conflict surrounding it.

Yeah?

I grabbed my copy today and heard the new movie is good. Might go for it.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

Just think of it as a long ass intro and don't judge it as a movie. It doesn't fully hold up to scrutiny.

Also, watch the Brotherhood anime on YouTube.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) During a recent interview with Glixel, Geoff Keighley revealed the situation between Konami and Hideo Kojima deteriorated to the point Konami had him locked in an office away from the rest of Phantom Pain's dev team for the last 6 months of its development. Wasn't allowed to talk to dev team members or have any input on the game without the use of a middle man.
https://www.destructoid.com/hideo-kojima-s-last-months-with-konami-may-have-been-worse-than-we-thought-402418.phtml
http://www.glixel.com/news/inside-geoff-keighleys-game-awards-empire-w453290

2) Bioware released a new trailer for Mass Effect Andromeda during last night's The Game Awards show.
https://www.destructoid.com/finally-our-first-look-at-mass-effect-andromeda-gameplay-402329.phtml

3) Bethesda recently released a new trailer for Prey by developer Arkane Studios.
https://www.destructoid.com/have-a-look-at-some-new-prey-gameplay-footage-402317.phtml

4) Some Telltale Games related news includes the next season of The Walking Dead will arrive on December 20 and the first 2 episodes being released at the same time. They also confirmed rumors of their next episodic series being based on Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy comics.
https://www.destructoid.com/telltale-s-the-walking-dead-a-new-frontier-has-a-two-part-premiere-402332.phtml
https://www.destructoid.com/telltale-s-marvel-project-is-confirmed-to-be-guardians-of-the-galaxy-402295.phtml

5) Yesterday's The Game Awards results included Overwatch winning the "Game of the Year" award, Pokemon GO, Doom, and Uncharted 4 winning two awards each, and Street Fighter V winning "Best Fighting Game" award.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/overwatch-wins-game-of-the-year-at-2016-game-award/1100-6445894/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) According to reports, The Last Guardian is currently dealing with serious framerate issues at least in regards to playing on the original PS4 while the Pro model is less affected (depends on the mode). A patch supposedly fixing the issue or most of it is expected to be arriving during this week according to other reports.
http://www.polygon.com/2016/12/5/13843728/the-last-guardian-ps4-pro-tech-analysis

2) SALES:

Walmart is currently holding a sale on an Uncharted 4 PS4 bundle for $269 which also includes a year of PS+ membership.
https://www.destructoid.com/holiday-deal-playstation-4-with-one-year-of-ps-plus-for-269-at-walmart-403133.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a 20% Off sale on Rainbow Six Siege's Year 2 Season Pass.
https://www.dealzon.com/deals/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-siege#rainbow-six-siege-year-2-pass
Best Buy is currently holding a "Buy 2, Get 1 Free" sale on PS4 and Xbox One games.
https://www.dealzon.com/deals/video-games-buy-2-get-a-3rd-game-free-xbox-360-ps3-wii#best-buy-bogo

Several retailers were holding sales from the weekend which may or may not still be active.
https://www.destructoid.com/weekend-deals-buy-2-get-1-at-best-buy-20-off-rainbow-six-siege-year-2-402588.phtml

3) Capcom announced they currently have plans to revitalize more of their past IPs and series with Marvel vs Capcom Infinite to be the start.
https://www.destructoid.com/capcom-is-looking-to-bring-back-dormant-properties-403112.phtml

4) Formerly PS4 exclusive Resident Evil 7 demo was revealed to be arriving for Xbox One on December 9th and PC on December 19th.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/resident-evil-7-demo-coming-to-xbox-one-and-pc-soo/1100-6445978/

[Fignuts]

Maybe we'll finally get a new Mega Man.

[ClockShot]

If "revitalize" is Capcom code for "make more Resident Evil and Street Fighter games", then what's the point?

But, if they're gonna go back and dust off some of their other classics such as Onimusha (still waiting), Final Fight, Dino Crisis, etc., then here's hoping this a journey to get back to the gaming outfit they used to be.

[Fignuts]

I don't see how they could mean Street Fighter or RE, since they never stopped making those games.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES& FREEBIES:

I/O Interactive announced they will be releasing a free Christmas themed mission for Hitman on December 13 and are also holding a donation drive for the World Cancer Research Fund charity.
https://www.destructoid.com/get-into-the-holiday-spirit-with-hitman-s-christmas-mission-403318.phtml
For those interested in a Warhammer 40k-like game, Green Man Gaming is currently holding a pre-launch sale for Space Hulk: Deathwing.
https://www.destructoid.com/warhammer-40k-squad-shooter-space-hulk-deathwing-is-32-off-403156.phtml
Green Man Gaming is also currently holding a pre-launch sale for VR zombie game Arizona Sunshine.
https://www.destructoid.com/vr-zombie-game-arizona-sunshine-has-a-32-off-release-week-deal-403160.phtml
EA announced Star Wars: Battlefront will be the next game to join EA Access Vault later this month.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/star-wars-battlefront-goes-free-with-ea-access-nex/1100-6446028/
Major Nelson revealed the list of games available for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/12/05/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-67/


2) Namco recently released a video celebrating Soul Calibur's 20th anniversary and teased at a new game being revealed within the near future.
https://www.destructoid.com/soulcalibur-s-20th-anniversary-video-gives-glimmer-of-hope-for-6th-title-403295.phtml

3) Microsoft announced they are currently targeting Crackdown 3 to arrive no later than late 2017 and will feature Scorpio support in the form of 4K visuals.
https://www.destructoid.com/microsoft-says-the-wait-for-crackdown-3-will-be-a-year-at-most-403122.phtml

4) In a "Did You Know Gaming" like fact, Nintendo originally had plans to make a sequel to Wind Waker but dropped those plans due to the huge negative online backlash towards the game's visuals. The sequel would have also taken place over a more traditional land-based setting but Nintendo had problems with Toon Link's model for horseback riding as another reason why it was scrapped.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-details-surface-about-wind-waker-2-s-cancellation-403323.phtml
http://nintendoeverything.com/nintendo-on-why-wind-waker-2-became-zelda-twilight-princess/

[ClockShot]

New Soul Calibur?! Sign me up!

Also, FYI to anybody who's interested. Beta signup for Ghost Recon: Wildlands is underway. Head over to ghostrecon.com and click the link. Supposed to be a few beta tests before launch.

[Sepholio]

Yeah I am totes DTF a new soul calibur.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Sony announced an Uncharted 4 PS4 bundle will be going on sale for $250 starting on December 11th and ending on December 24th.
https://www.destructoid.com/get-a-last-minute-250-ps4-bundled-with-uncharted-4-403613.phtml
Microsoft Store is currently holding a clearance sale on select Xbox 360 and Xbox One games. Sale is only available for today though.
https://www.destructoid.com/50-off-titanfall-2-infinite-warfare-and-more-xbox-one-games-at-microsoft-403583.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a VIP sale for PC games.
https://www.destructoid.com/pc-deals-save-on-steep-lara-croft-go-and-other-recent-releases-403421.phtml
Gamestop is currently offering a special trade-in deal involving getting $50 extra in credit for trading in current gen consoles. Offer itself only lasts till December 9th.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/gamestop-will-pay-50-extra-for-your-consoles-now-u/1100-6446077/


2) Some sales data news includes:

Final Fantasy's XV launch in Japan ended up being around 50% less than Final Fantasy XIII although did manage to be #1 in sales for the week.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-xv-tops-japanese-sales-charts-in-first-week-403522.phtml
Nintendo revealed Pokemon Sun & Moon broke another record with this time being the fastest selling game in company history for Australia.
https://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-sun-and-moon-continues-its-world-sales-domination-in-australia-403515.phtml
Sony revealed they recently passed 50 million consoles sold for the PS4 with roughly 10 million sold the past 7 months.
https://www.destructoid.com/sony-surpasses-50-million-ps4-sales-403520.phtml


3) Nintendo announced they have recently partnered with security firm HackerOne to help the company discover and fix as many serious security flaws as possible with the 3DS. They also are asking the public for help with rewards going as high as $20,000. Being rumored Nintendo might be doing this due to some of the Switch's architecture possibly borrowing or being influenced by the 3DS and it would be easier for them to fix it now than wait later and suffer hacking/piracy issues.
https://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-is-offering-up-to-20-000-bounty-for-hackers-to-find-3ds-vulnerabilities-403297.phtml

[ClockShot]

Elite: Dangerous coming to PS4 Q2 2017.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Raven Software announced a set of new maps and modes will be released for free for Modern Warfare Remastered next week.
https://www.destructoid.com/modern-warfare-remastered-lands-free-maps-and-modes-next-week-403789.phtml
For those interested, Gamestop is currently holding a sale on refurbished Wii consoles for $40 with a Wii Motion Plus controller included in the deal.
https://www.destructoid.com/deal-gamestop-has-used-and-refurb-wii-systems-starting-at-only-39-99-403779.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=2A1C7528C425E998B858A393CE18A943
Sony is currently holding a month long Holiday Sale on PSN with each week to have a new set of games on sale.
https://www.destructoid.com/playstation-network-s-holiday-sale-is-up-403611.phtml


2) According to Eurogamer, upcoming free-to-play/start Super Mario Run will not contain a micro-transaction system and instead will only offer the ability to purchase the rest of the game for $10.
https://www.destructoid.com/super-mario-run-will-have-no-microtransactions-only-a-buyout-option-403722.phtml

3) The loot box system used in certain games could end up getting overhauled within the near future based on recent laws passed in China. The new laws now require games with loot box-based systems sold in the country to be more transparent about the contents and rarity status being purchased by players.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-chinese-law-governs-video-game-loot-boxes-403716.phtml

4) Ubisoft recently released a new trailer for South Park: Fractured But Whole.
https://www.destructoid.com/newest-south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-trailer-has-a-bit-more-story-and-fart-jokes-403595.phtml

5) Bungie recently announced Vicarious Visions studio will be joining High Moon Studio in helping them work on the Destiny series going forward.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/destiny-dev-getting-help-from-tony-hawk-skylanders/1100-6446108/

6) Update to Vivendi attempted takeover of Ubisoft ownership news as Vivendi has recently purchased more ownership shares of Ubisoft to bring their total at 25.15%. They are now under 5% away from triggering a French law which would require Ubisoft to allow Vivendi a one-time chance at purchasing majority ownership of the company.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ubisoft-slams-vivendi-as-it-buys-even-more-shares/1100-6446105/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Update to recent Ubisoft's management in legal trouble news as five of their executives were found guilty of insider trading and total fines being around $1.2 million by France's Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).
https://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-executives-fined-a-combined-1-2-million-for-insider-trading--404019.phtml

2) During a recent interview with MVC, Capcom revealed they are currently expecting Resident Evil 7 to sell around 4 million copies on launch day with the basis due to pre-orders being well above their predictions.
http://www.mcvuk.com/news/read/capcom-targets-4m-day-one-sales-for-resident-evil-7/0176533

3) SALES:

GameFly is currently holding a sale for a 1 year subscriptions with an extra month being given away as a free gift.
https://www.gamefly.com/images/emails/giftcertificate/GF_holiday_gc_email_600x600.jpg
https://www.gamefly.com/#!/gift-certificate/buy?cid=GiftCert2016
For those interested, Gamestop is currently holding a sale on refurbished PS3 Slim consoles for $90.
https://www.destructoid.com/pre-owned-playstation-3-also-on-sale-for-89-at-gamestop-403829.phtml
Humble Bundle Store is currently holding a Capcom themed sale for PC.
https://www.humblebundle.com/store/promo/capcom/


4) During an interview with Mashable, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed Super Mario Run will require an "always on" internet connection in order to be playable and the official reason related to security issues.
https://www.destructoid.com/looks-like-super-mario-run-will-require-a-persistent-connection-403878.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Not sure if its going to be Japan exclusive or not but Tekken 7 is going to have New Japan Pro Wrestling costumes included as part of a collaboration between Namco and NJPW.

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/lAB9-vNrq-k" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Fignuts]

That fucking better not be japan exclusive

[Kalyx triaD]

It's very likely Japan exclusive. NJPW has next to no official presence here aside from pirated wrestling games and us alpha nerds knowing the true origin of the N64 AKI wrestling game engine. They must have been mentioned on screen on WWE three times ever.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

I'd say there's a chance. We've had costumes that have no relation to anything in the west before that have been licensed. Just depends on the deal.

It's looking like the NJPW guys in Yakuza 6 are going to make it over here at least.

[Fignuts]

Also NJPW has been making attempts to expand to the U.S. the last few years, and reports are they are pushing it even more in 2017.

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Several retailers are currently holding sales on PS4 bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/three-great-playstation-4-slim-deals-with-bonuses-for-christmas-404509.phtml
Green Man Gaming is currently holding a Winter Sale for PC games from now till January 9th.
https://www.dealzon.com/deals/green-man-gaming-coupon-voucher#gmg-winter-sale-2016
Activision announced Call of Duty Infinite Warfare will be free to play starting on December 15 till December 20.
https://www.destructoid.com/activision-is-letting-you-play-infinite-warfare-for-free-404488.phtml
For those who own Bastion on the Xbox 360, the Xbox One version of the game is currently available for free for a limited time (offer ends on January 1st).
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/grab-your-free-xbox-one-copy-of-bastion-now-if-you/1100-6446189/
Gamestop is currently having a big sale on used Infinity and Skylander figurines for those interested. Deal is "Buy 10 for $20" and lasts till December 17th.
http://www.gamestop.com/gs/pages/landing/HolidaySaleAd/pre-xmas-07.jpg


2) According to sales data, The Last Guardian's launch week sales ended up being higher than past Team ICO studio games in the UK although wasn't enough to be in the Top 5 selling game for the week there.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-last-guardian-is-selling-decently-in-the-uk-404466.phtml

3) Some Nintendo related news includes:

Unlike how Nintendo treated Metroid's 30th anniversary, Nintendo is already teasing they have something special planned for Kiby's 25th anniversary next year.
https://www.destructoid.com/i-sure-hope-kirby-s-25th-anniversary-is-better-than-metroid-s-30th-404435.phtml
During a recent interview with Glixel, Shigeru Miyamoto revealed one of the regrets he has in gaming development was not creating Minecraft since Nintendo had potential ideas for a similar game going as far back as the N64 era.
http://www.glixel.com/interviews/shigeru-miyamoto-on-mario-minecraft-and-apple-w455043
According to reports, Universal Studios is currently planning for Nintendo themed amusement parks to be finished by 2020. Early designs for the parks hint at them being mainly based on the Mario series for a theme.
https://www.destructoid.com/super-nintendo-world-will-be-built-in-time-for-2020-olympics-looks-to-be-mario-focused-404439.phtml


4) Majesco announced they are dropping out of the gaming industry and are entering the medical industry as part of a merger with bio-tech company PolarityTE. Majesco had been dealing with serious financial issues the past few years with the remaining founders leaving the company last year.
https://www.destructoid.com/majesco-no-longer-makes-games-404045.phtml

[Fignuts]

FUCK kirby. Give me new 2d metroid you bastards.

[road doggy dogg]

Hey, don't worry, they released Other M on Virtual Console!

















:'(

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Several former SNK developers are currently working on a new fighting game called Unholy Night: The Darkness Hunter and is currently planned to be released early 2017 for the SNES.
https://www.destructoid.com/new-snes-fighting-game-set-to-launch-in-february-2017-404559.phtml
http://gonintendo.com/stories/270214-former-snk-devs-working-on-unholy-night-a-fighting-game-releasin

2) Playtonic Games announced Yooka-Laylee is currently set for an April 11, 2017 release date although the Wii U version of the game has been canceled in favor of a possible Switch version instead.
https://www.destructoid.com/yooka-laylee-is-set-for-an-april-2017-release-with-a-possible-switch-port-in-the-works-404597.phtml

3) Telltale Games recently released a trailer for the season finale of their episodic Batman game.
https://www.destructoid.com/batman-s-gonna-have-a-hell-of-a-hard-time-in-the-telltale-finale-404544.phtml

4) During a recent documentary by No Clip, id Software revealed the official reason for Doom 4's cancellation was due to them feeling the game was becoming too Call of Duty-like for gameplay and less like past Doom series games. They dropped the project and favored doing a reboot of the series instead with the new Doom game as the end result.
https://www.destructoid.com/doom-4-was-canceled-because-it-felt-too-much-like-call-of-duty-404499.phtml

5) SALES & FREEBIES:

Major Nelson revealed the list of games for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/12/12/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-68/
Sony revealed the list of games available for Week 2 of their Holiday Sale on PSN.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/psns-holiday-sale-week-2-begins-today/1100-6446228/
For those interested, free-to-play MMO game called Trove was recently released for PS4 and Xbox One.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/ps4-and-xbox-one-get-a-colorful-new-free-to-play-m/1100-6446230/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Best Buy is currently holding a sale on Xbox One bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/xbox-one-s-xmas-sale-bundles-galore-with-controllers-laptops-or-hdtvs-404923.phtml
Several other retailers are currently holding sales on Xbox One and PS4 bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/best-xbox-one-s-and-ps4-system-bundle-deals-for-christmas-403637.phtml
Major Nelson announced Xbox 360 RPG game The Lost Odyssey is currently available to download for free till December 31st.
https://majornelson.com/2016/12/14/lost-odyssey-and-blue-dragon-are-now-available-digitally-lost-odyssey-free-for-limited-time/?linkId=32388564
Hitman's free Christmas-themed mission was released today and the targets were revealed to be an homage to Home Alone's burglars.
https://www.destructoid.com/hitman-s-holiday-mission-stars-the-home-alone-bandits-404764.phtml


2) During a recent interview with Famitsu, Square Enix teased they have several big announcements planned for Final Fantasy's 30th anniversary next year.
https://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-will-reveal-their-final-fantasy-30th-anniversary-plans-soon--404860.phtml

3) Ubisoft has recently backtracked on promising an offline campaign mode for For Honor with the game to now requiring an "always on" internet connection due to parts of the game being stored on servers.
https://www.destructoid.com/for-honor-a-game-that-was-said-to-be-playable-offline-now-requires-a-constant-connection-404768.phtml

4) Recent update for Modern Warfare Remastered included a micro-transaction system although at the moment only cosmetic items are being sold.
https://www.destructoid.com/looks-like-modern-warfare-remastered-is-getting-microtransactions-404884.phtml

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

For those that missed out on the free monthly PC games from Ubisoft this year, the company is currently giving them away as a bundle on UPlay till December 18th.
https://www.destructoid.com/did-you-miss-any-of-those-free-ubisoft-games-they-re-all-available-through-the-weekend-405092.phtml
Nintendo revealed the list of games available for this week's sales on the eShop.
http://www.nintendo.com/games/sales-and-deals/;jsessionid=4506B183F11A9DFC4E8C7C42B4FFE51D
Nintendo is also holding a discount on select Mario series games on their My Nintendo website.
https://twitter.com/NintendoAmerica/status/809503310797557760
Ubisoft announced The Division will be free to play this weekend for PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/play-the-division-for-free-this-weekend-on-pc-404980.phtml


2) While other games in development have started to ditch the Wii U in favor of the Switch, Koji Igarashi recently stated Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is still on track to be released for the Wii U in 2018 along with other platforms.
https://www.destructoid.com/will-bloodstained-be-the-latest-game-to-ditch-wii-u--404887.phtml

3) During a recent interview with Destructoid, Resident Evil series producer Masachika Kawata teased with the way the series was heading, Resident Evil 7 would have been a lot more action-based and possibly set in space had they not decided to return to the series horror roots instead.
https://www.destructoid.com/if-resident-evil-7-were-an-action-game-capcom-would-have-had-to-add-superheroes-fighting-in-space--403447.phtml

4) Newest firmware update for the Xbox One was revealed to include faster downloading speeds for games by around 40-80% quicker than before.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/xbox-one-downloads-should-now-be-way-faster/1100-6446281/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES:

Nintendo Online Store is currently selling refurbished Nintendo Land Wii U bundles for $200.
https://www.destructoid.com/wii-u-32gb-finally-returns-to-200-price-at-the-nintendo-store-405316.phtml
Digital retailer GamersGate is currently holding a Christmas Sale on PC games and discounts going as high as 85% off.
https://www.destructoid.com/-5-shadow-of-mordor-goty-50-off-the-division-in-gamersgate-xmas-sale-405188.phtml


2) According to a report from Famitsu, Capcom is currently planning on releasing every NES era Mega Man game for mobile devices early next month although at the moment exclusive to Japan.
https://www.destructoid.com/all-six-classic-mega-man-games-are-coming-to-mobile-and-they-sound-terrible-405263.phtml

3) For those who own Batman: Return to Arkham collection for the PS4, its currently being recommended to not download the Pro patch for the game since it is supposedly causing performance and quality issues with the collection.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-latest-batman-return-to-arkham-ps4-patch-is-a-bit-of-a-letdown-for-pro-owners-405246.phtml

4) According to research firm SuperData, Super Mario Run's first month sales predictions were recently downgraded from $60 million to now $12-$15 million due to them believing the "always on" internet connection required and a possible price drop after the holidays as the main reasons given.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/super-mario-run-earnings-projections-downgraded-si/1100-6446280/

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) Square Enix announced the first of several celebrations planned for Final Fantasy's 30th anniversary will occur on January 31st and speculated to be Final Fantasy VII related.
https://www.destructoid.com/final-fantasy-s-30-year-celebration-will-kick-off-on-january-31-on-final-fantasy-vii-s-20th-anniversary-405839.phtml

2) SALES:

For those interested in donating money to charities, Yogscast and Humble Bundle Store are partnering on a special Jingle Jam bundle for $30.
https://www.humblebundle.com/yogscast-jingle-jam
Microsoft announced their end of the year Countdown sale for the Xbox marketplace will start on December 22 and last till January 9.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/huge-xbox-live-sale-begins-this-week-includes-350-/1100-6446380/


3) The former president of Konami's European branch was recently revealed to have joined Kojima Productions to become their new president.
https://www.destructoid.com/the-new-president-of-kojima-productions-is-a-former-konami-president-405475.phtml

4) CD Projekt Red announced they were recently approved for a $7 million grant by the Polish government to help fund their research on new gaming tech related projects.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/witcher-3-dev-gets-7-million-to-research-seamless-/1100-6446383/

[ClockShot]

Playing with government money is dangerous. As seen with Curt Schilling and 38 Studios.

But $7 million is pocket change. They should be fine.

[ClockShot]

And reviews are starting to surface for the new Assassins' Creed movie.

Not good. 37 on Metacritic currently.

[Emperor Smeat]

Playing with government money is dangerous. As seen with Curt Schilling and 38 Studios.

But $7 million is pocket change. They should be fine.

In CD Projekt Red's case, its mostly tech and new gaming features they are researching and not an actual game being developed with the money.

What doomed 38 Studios was them lying about the amount of money needed to actually develop the game and the government department knowing the project was going to fail but didn't tell investors beforehand.

[#BROKEN Hasney]

If you have a PC and somehow haven't got one of the best games of the year in Hitman yet, it's $15 digital on Gamestop

http://m.gamestop.com/product/pc/games/hitman-full-experience/123742

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Microsoft revealed the list of free games for January's Games With Gold will be World of Van Helsing: Deathtrap (Xbox One), Killer Instinct: Season 2 (Xbox One), The Cave (Xbox 360), and Rayman Origins (Xbox 360).
https://majornelson.com/2016/12/20/xbox-live-games-with-gold-for-january-2017/
Bioware announced on their official Tiwtter account they will be holding a week long contest starting tomorrow and free goodies to be given away every day.
https://www.destructoid.com/bioware-is-giving-some-stuff-away-for-christmas-406447.phtml
Green Man Gamin revealed the list of games for Week 2 of their Winter Sale for PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/pc-winter-sale-10-rocket-league-and-8-vermintide-405938.phtml
For those interested, Green Man Gaming is also holding a 26% Off pre-launch sale for Resident Evil 7 on PC.
https://www.destructoid.com/26-off-resident-evil-7-for-pc-as-the-demo-chugs-on-405917.phtml
Sony revealed the list of games for Week 3 of their on-going Holiday Sale on PSN.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/psn-holiday-sale-week-3-deals-revealed/1100-6446430/
Major Nelson revealed the list of games available for this week's sales on the Xbox Marketplace.
https://majornelson.com/2016/12/19/this-weeks-deals-with-gold-and-spotlight-sale-69/


2) According to reports, Crytek will be shutting down five of their studios and laying off a large portion of their workforce as part of current restructuring plans for the company.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2016/12/20/crytek-closing-studios-consolidating-operations.aspx

3) According to a report from Kotaku, Warner Bros has recently canceled an unannounced Suicide Squad game being developed by Warner Bros Montreal in favor of a new Batman game with the same studio as its developer. The new Batman game was teased to have Bruce Wayne's son as the main character.
https://www.destructoid.com/twisted-wb-montreal-cancels-secret-suicide-squad-game-406321.phtml
http://kotaku.com/sources-wb-montreal-cancels-unannounced-suicide-squad-1790256635

[Fignuts]

Metro Last Light bundle only 6 bucks right now. Heard good yhings so I pickec it up. Probably won't even play it. #giganticbacklog

[Emperor Smeat]

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:

Gamestop is currently holding a sale on Gears of War 4 Xbox One bundles.
https://www.destructoid.com/last-push-xmas-xbox-one-s-deals-gives-out-100-in-bonuses-406729.phtml
Amazon is currently holding a sale on Watch Dogs 2 for $35.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/watch-dogs-2-drops-to-35-on-amazon/1100-6446459/
Gamestop is currently offering a deal involving getting The Division for free by purchasing Watch Dogs 2. Offer lasts till December 24 and only covers the PS4 and Xbox One versions of the games.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/buy-watch-dogs-2-get-the-division-free-right-now/1100-6446450/
Best buy is currently holding a sale on PS4 Slims with a $50 gift card included as a free gift.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/get-a-ps4-slim-for-250-with-50-gift-card-right-now/1100-6446449/


2) Iron Galaxy revealed the next fighter for Killer Instinct will be arriving next month and is a cyborg named Kilgore.
https://www.destructoid.com/kilgore-is-the-latest-fighter-coming-to-killer-instinct-406556.phtml

3) Steam announced voting for the first annual Steam Awards event will start on December 22nd and a new category to be voted on every day till December 30th.
https://www.destructoid.com/first-annual-steam-awards-nominees-have-been-finalized-406503.phtml

[road doggy dogg]

Steam Winter Sale baby