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Emperor Smeat 08-18-2015 07:22 PM

Today's News:
1) For those that wanted P.T. before Konami got rid of the project, developer Lilith Ltd. announced they have started a Kickstarter campaign to help fund a PT-like game they are developing called Allison Road.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...o-kickstarter/

2) Update to the upcoming Star Wars PS4 bundle as it was revealed the Darth Vader custom controller will not be sold separately in store while the classic Star Wars games will eventually be sold separately on PSN.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ld-separately/

3) SALES:
4) According to reports, games running on either DRM-based software SecuROM or SafeDisc will no longer be playable on Windows 10 due to changes made in the O.S. regarding user permissions and certain permissions being shut down to fix security loopholes. At the moment the only way around the problem is if developers themselves create (or have already) special patches to allow those games to run or in GOG's case, create a new version of the game.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-drm-software/
http://www.destructoid.com/windows-1...m-306674.phtml

Emperor Smeat 08-19-2015 07:17 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Sony related news:
2) Some Nintendo related news:
3) Amazon announced they will be shutting down their Trade-In program starting on August 31st although just for the UK at the moment.
http://www.destructoid.com/amazon-uk...s-306923.phtml

4) Similar to Konami, SNK's parent company Leyou Millenium stated they are shifting priority towards gambling machines for how they will use SNK's franchises.
http://www.destructoid.com/someone-b...s-306857.phtml

5) The on-going legal mess regarding ownership of the Duke Nukem franchise was recently settled with Gearbox Software gaining full control of the IP in return for all lawsuits against Interceptor Entertainment and 3D Realms being dropped.
http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/its-...ns-duke-nukem/

Fignuts 08-19-2015 09:08 PM

Eat a fucking dick, Leyou

Kalyx triaD 08-19-2015 09:28 PM

LOL

RIP

road doggy dogg 08-20-2015 11:34 AM

Advance Wars 2 coming out for Virtual Console today

Never played a ton of AW games but my brother-in-law swears by them. I think I have a few GBA cartridges. Not sure. I've only dabbled in Fire Emblem games as well. Need to fix this whole scene.

alvarado52 08-20-2015 04:13 PM

Anyone got a Blops III beta code they wanna give away? Really wanna give it a shot.

Emperor Smeat 08-20-2015 07:19 PM

Today's News:
1) Rebellion Developments and Valve have recently collaborated on a free DLC pack for Zombie Army Trilogy which adds Left 4 Dead series characters as playable characters in the game. Game itself is also currently having a sale on Steam to commemorate the release of the new DLC pack.
http://www.destructoid.com/left-4-de...y-307163.phtml

2) Nintendo announced starting on August 30th, the 2DS will get a permanent price cut to $99.99 ($30 drop).
http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...p-307120.phtml

3) New trailer for XCOM 2 was recently released by 2K Games.
http://www.destructoid.com/this-is-y...2-307170.phtml

4) For those with an EA Access account, Madden 16 is currently available to play as part of the full game free trial for the service.
http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/ea-a...madden-nfl-16/

alvarado52 08-20-2015 10:14 PM

Got a code for preorder....gonna keep the preorder.

Blops III is the truth.

#BROKEN Hasney 08-21-2015 04:39 AM

Had a match, saw the spawn camping, remembered I only like zombies in these things anyway, cancelled pre-order but might get it when it's cheap.

Kalyx triaD 08-21-2015 05:00 AM

CoD's issues run deeper than spawn camping.

alvarado52 08-21-2015 02:56 PM

Really? I played for a few hours yesterday and had no spawn issues. On occasion sure, but to be honest, I couldnt figure out the spawn points, they seemed fairly random to me. Regardless, this is without a doubt an improvement over Ghosts and AW.

If you enjoyed Blops II, this wont disappoint.

Emperor Smeat 08-21-2015 07:00 PM

Today's News:
1) SALES - Green Man Gaming and Steam both are currently having a 20% off sale for Rocket League from now till next week at least in GOG's case.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-f...c-307216.phtml

2) Square Enix announced new details regarding Final Fantasy XV will happen during next week's PAX Prime expo.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...-at-pax-prime/

3) CD Projekt Red CEO and co-founder Marcin Iwiński recently stated free DLC should become a standard within the industry with his main reasoning being studios would benefit more by offering "thank you" goodies to people who buy their games.
http://www.destructoid.com/witcher-3...d-307173.phtml

4) Based on a recent survey sent, Konami is currently considering ideas on which franchises they own should make a comeback or get new games made.
http://www.destructoid.com/konami-is...k-307204.phtml

Cool King 08-23-2015 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Smelly Meatball (Post 4690488)
4) Based on a recent survey sent, Konami is currently considering ideas on which franchises they own should make a comeback or get new games made.
http://www.destructoid.com/konami-is...k-307204.phtml

Bishi Bashi, Parodius, International Track & Field and Bomberman please.

Kalyx triaD 08-23-2015 07:09 PM

Did they own Bomberman?

#BROKEN Hasney 08-23-2015 07:24 PM

They bought Hudson, yeah.

Kalyx triaD 08-23-2015 09:04 PM

Damn.

I need a Bomberman Live 2, tho. First one got real big at our place years ago.

Tom Guycott 08-23-2015 11:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by road doggy dogg (Post 4689916)
Advance Wars 2 coming out for Virtual Console today

Never played a ton of AW games but my brother-in-law swears by them. I think I have a few GBA cartridges. Not sure. I've only dabbled in Fire Emblem games as well. Need to fix this whole scene.

Fucking love AW. I still play Dual Strike on my DS to this day.

Fignuts 08-24-2015 01:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4691484)
Damn.

I need a Bomberman Live 2, tho. First one got real big at our place years ago.

Yeah I was addicted to bomber man live for awhile.

road doggy dogg 08-24-2015 03:02 PM

Star Fox Zero box art

Game releases Nov 20 in NA and Europe.

Never been a huge Star Fox fan but I'm kinda hyped for this

Fignuts 08-24-2015 03:10 PM

lol they look like muppets

road doggy dogg 08-24-2015 04:34 PM

I think it's supposed to be a callback to the SNES box art

drave 08-24-2015 04:40 PM

http://www.mobygames.com/images/cove...ront-cover.jpg

Emperor Smeat 08-24-2015 07:20 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Nintendo related news:
  • Nintendo announced the North American release of Fatal Frame U will only be available as a digital-only game on the eShop. Also revealed the first chapter and part of chapter 2 of the game will be free-to-play.
    http://www.destructoid.com/fatal-fra...a-307680.phtml
  • Two people ended up being arrested by police after organizers for last weekend's Pokemon World Championships were tipped off about a possible threat to the event. Besides being caught in possession of firearms at the event, the suspects also posted their plans to attack the place on social media prior to the attempt.
    http://www.destructoid.com/boston-po...s-307567.phtml
  • Nintendo rumored to be considering the idea of a disc-less drive console possibly for the NX or a future console based on recent patent filings.
    http://www.destructoid.com/nintendo-...e-307444.phtml

2) FREEBIES - Sony revealed the list of free games for September's Playstation Plus offering includes Grow Home (winner of the Vote to Play contest) among the six games to be available. Armello and Zombie Vikings as runner ups in the Vote to Play contest were revealed to get a special 30% discount for next month.
http://www.destructoid.com/you-love-...h-307674.phtml

3) New trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider was recently released.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...es-on-stealth/

4) Boss Key Productions' teasing info regarding the studio's first project called "Project BlueStreak" will occur this Wednesday based on a teaser trailer and countdown clock on the game's official website.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...ct-bluestreak/

Droford 08-25-2015 04:33 PM

Having to play as the Steelers in SB 50 to open Madden pissed me off

ClockShot 08-25-2015 05:46 PM

Sweet. Yakuza 5 is coming west. All DLC included. :D

Emperor Smeat 08-25-2015 07:09 PM

Today's News:
1) SALES & FREEBIES:
2) Square Enix announced they are holding a special contest for Just Cause 3 where the winner will get an actual island as the prize.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...heres-a-catch/

3) Microsoft announced they are changing the requirements for access to their Xbox One preview programs due to the overwhelming amount of people involved with them. Had to be done since its starting to negatively impact the testing results from these programs.
http://www.egmnow.com/platforms/micr...eview-program/

4) For those involved in the recent PS Vita class action lawsuit, Sony has recently started to send out emails on how to get the settlement checks and/or free games as part of the deal.
http://www.destructoid.com/sony-vita...--307804.phtml

#BROKEN Hasney 08-26-2015 05:53 AM

KOF 14 announced. Gonna be 3D and with new owners. Not sure how to feel.

#BROKEN Hasney 08-26-2015 05:54 AM

Think Madden 16 needs a patch.

SPOILER: show
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Kalyx triaD 08-26-2015 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood Hasney (Post 4694127)
KOF 14 announced. Gonna be 3D and with new owners. Not sure how to feel.

Just don't be shit.

drave 08-26-2015 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood Hasney (Post 4694128)
Think Madden 16 needs a patch.

SPOILER: show
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hax

road doggy dogg 08-26-2015 09:33 AM

I dunno, I think that's the most realistic depiction of Ryan Fitzpatrick in any Madden game yet

road doggy dogg 08-26-2015 09:33 AM

also fuck yeah Lions phantom TD

Fignuts 08-26-2015 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hollywood Hasney (Post 4694127)
KOF 14 announced. Gonna be 3D and with new owners. Not sure how to feel.

Hope the gameplay is still 2d.

Either way I'd prefer gorgeous 2d sprites from the lasr few games.

Emperor Smeat 08-26-2015 07:47 PM

Today's News:
1) Ubisoft announced the PC version of Assassin's Creed Syndicate will be released a month after the console versions of the game. Also revealed the exclusive pre-order goodies will be in the form of extra missions featuring Charles Dickens and Charles Darwin.
http://www.destructoid.com/assassin-...c-307972.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/ubisoft-u...r-307924.phtml

2) Update to the recent Boss Key Productions teaser news as the studio revealed their first game will be called LawBreakers, game itself is an arena shooter, and is planned for a 2016 release on PC.
http://www.destructoid.com/cliff-ble...s-307971.phtml

3) Google has officially launched their live gaming streaming service for Youtube today.
http://www.destructoid.com/google-ta...g-307916.phtml

4) Telltale Games announced Minecraft: Story Mode will also be arriving for the Wii U later this year to go along with a variety of platforms previously announced.
http://www.destructoid.com/minecraft...o-307964.phtml

5) For those interested in the upcoming Mad Max game, several pre-order deals are currently available with the PC version mainly getting discounts in the 50% off range and console versions mainly getting $10 gift cards.
http://www.destructoid.com/there-s-a...f-307198.phtml

ClockShot 08-26-2015 08:20 PM

Pfft. I'm getting a matchbox car and poster from Gamestop with my Mad Max preorder.

Trumps everything! :shifty:

alvarado52 08-26-2015 08:33 PM

http://i.imgur.com/Z15CIZ8.png

Emperor Smeat 08-27-2015 08:05 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Nintendo related news:
2) Double Fine Productions revealed they are currently developing a new game called Headlander which is a futuristic metroidvania type game and the main character is a floating head that can attach to and control robots.
http://www.destructoid.com/double-fi...r-308140.phtml

3) Unlike with the PS4 version, EA announced the Xbox One version of the game won't be getting a special edition bundle released.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...s-battlefront/

Emperor Smeat 08-28-2015 07:54 PM

Today's News:
1) 2K Games announced XCOM 2 has been delayed till February 2015 with the official reasons due to them needing more time to work on the game and its mod tools.
http://www.destructoid.com/xcom-2-de...6-308249.phtml

2) Comcept studio announced an exclusive Mighty No. 9 demo for Kickstarter backers will be arriving next month as an apology for the game's recent delay.
http://www.destructoid.com/mighty-no...y-308259.phtml

3) Humble Store will be expanding the charity choice for their Humble Bundle deals to now include around 35,000 different charities for donation purposes.
http://www.destructoid.com/humble-st...s-308191.phtml

4) SALES:

Kalyx triaD 08-29-2015 02:35 PM

CliffyB's new game:

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Fignuts 08-30-2015 12:34 AM

titanfall vibe

Kalyx triaD 08-30-2015 05:26 AM

It's gonna be a F2P game. Makes me wonder if it's hitting consoles.

Emperor Smeat 08-31-2015 07:06 PM

Today's News:
1) Treyarch announced a new version of the Nuketown multiplayer map will be included for Black Ops III.
http://www.destructoid.com/nuketown-...3-308646.phtml

2) Sony and Naughty Dog announced Uncharted 4 will be arriving on March 18, 2016 and will have three different collector's editions available to purchase.
http://www.destructoid.com/uncharted...8-308608.phtml

3) Square Enix announced Deus Ex: Mankind Divided will be released on February 23, 2016 and has five tiers worth of pre-order bonuses. The tiers were revealed to be dependent based on how many pre-orders are made for the game with higher tiers having bigger rewards.
http://www.destructoid.com/deus-ex-m...e-308580.phtml

4) According to a report from the BBC, UK police recently arrested 6 people with possible ties to the hacker group Lizard Squad after a recent mass online hacking attack. The hacking software used was revealed to be Lizard Stresser tool which is a paid hacking software sold by Lizard Squad.
http://www.destructoid.com/cops-arre...d-308288.phtml

road doggy dogg 09-01-2015 09:36 AM

New 3DS (the non-XL variant) coming to North America finally, Sept. 25th

bundled with Animal Crossing I believe

road doggy dogg 09-01-2015 03:07 PM

Nintendo opens digital download store on Amazon

cool...

ClockShot 09-01-2015 03:37 PM

Am I the only one playing Mad Max?

#BROKEN Hasney 09-01-2015 04:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockShot (Post 4697832)
Am I the only one playing Mad Max?

Probably. It was total suicide launch the same date as Metal Gear.

Emperor Smeat 09-01-2015 07:08 PM

Today's News:
1) Capcom announced Resident Evil Origins Collection which includes the remastered version of Resident Evil 1 and Zero will be arriving early next year. PC and current gen versions will get a physical release while last gen versions will be digital-only.
http://www.destructoid.com/resident-...e-308735.phtml

2) SALES - Steam is currently having a special Mad Max series sale with the game and three of the series films available at a discount. The fourth film, Fury Road, is currently available for pre-purchase.
http://www.destructoid.com/all-four-...e-308715.phtml

3) New game in the Ace Attorney series, Ace Attorney 6, was officially revealed recently by Famitsu magazine.
http://www.destructoid.com/ace-attor...u-308744.phtml

4) Turtle Rock studio announced Evolve will be getting a free-to-play trial version released for just this weekend for PC and Xbox One.
http://www.destructoid.com/who-wants...--308729.phtml

Emperor Smeat 09-02-2015 08:07 PM

Today's News:
1) Newest Humble bundle available was revealed to be Tom Clancy gaming series themed with the lowest tier including multiplayer beta access to Rainbow Six Siege. Only catch is the games are only available for Ubisoft's uPlay service.
http://www.destructoid.com/splinter-...e-308815.phtml

2) FTC and UK's ASA recently cracked down on several companies for deceptive marketing practices with Machinima being punished for deceptive launch Xbox One ads, Mind Candy punished for using deception to get paid subs for their Moshi Monsters game, and 55Pixels Ltd for using deception to get paid subs for their Bin Weevils game.
http://www.destructoid.com/ftc-comes...g-308957.phtml
http://www.destructoid.com/the-uk-ad...s-308889.phtml

3) Platinum Games announced the pre-order bonuses for Transformers: Devastation will be three exclusive character skin costumes (Nemesis Prime, Red Alert, and Goldfire) and three exclusive weapons.
http://www.egmnow.com/articles/news/...uses-revealed/

Disturbed316 09-03-2015 02:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ClockShot (Post 4697832)
Am I the only one playing Mad Max?

Any good?

ClockShot 09-03-2015 08:06 AM

I'm having a blast. It's a bit on the repetitive side, but Avalanche put together a huge world to drive around in and lots and lots to do.

Emperor Smeat 09-03-2015 07:42 PM

Today's News:
1) Before its official shut down later this month, Nintendo of Europe added one last gift to their Club Nintendo program which is a commemorative "Goodbye" coin priced at 2000 stars.
http://www.gamespot.com/articles/say.../1100-6430304/

2) Naughty Dog announced the main reason why Uncharted 4 is getting single player DLC is due to The Last of Us and the positive reception when it got story-based DLC packs.
http://www.destructoid.com/uncharted...s-309122.phtml

3) Harmonix announced they currently have plans to use crowd funding for their next project but using the brand new Fig service and not Kickstarter since it allows investors to earn some money back. The fundraiser will start later this year and after Rock Band 4's release.
http://www.destructoid.com/harmonix-...e-309121.phtml

4) Update to the recent Pokemon Championship attempted shooting news as a judge denied bail to both suspects while more charges could end up being brought against both individuals. According to reports, the attack was planned after the individuals were banned the day prior from an official chatroom of the event.
http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-w...l-308988.phtml

Disturbed316 09-04-2015 04:11 AM

Still a bit on the fence about Rock Band 4/Guitar Hero. Absolutely loved them last gen but they are going to be ridiculously expensive where I am. Certainly can't justify spending almost $600 on the band in the box for RB, single guitar version will be almost $300.

Guitar Hero won't be as bad, $170 for single guitar version and $240 for two guitars. Still don't know if I can justify spending that amount on them.

Emperor Smeat 09-04-2015 07:49 PM

Today's News:
1) Sony announced a new Uncharted 4 themed PS4 bundle will be arriving on October 9th.
http://www.destructoid.com/uncharted...9-309327.phtml

2) Bandai Namco teasing they will reveal a brand new game called City Shrouded in Shadow "Granzella" during this year's Tokyo Game Show event.
http://www.destructoid.com/bandai-na...s-309299.phtml

3) A couple of Nintendo related news:
  • GalaxyTrail studio revealed they managed to find what was causing the game breaking bugs for the Wii U version of Freedom Planet and expect to be able to announce an official release date "soon" for the game.
    http://www.nintendolife.com/news/201...ease_date_soon
  • According to a report, Fox and Kirby were originally planned to be included along with Donkey Kong and Bowser for the upcoming Skylanders game before both got nixed. HAL Laboratory refused to sign off on Kirby's use while Nintendo decided to focus on Fox's marketing solely for Star Fox Zero.
    http://www.destructoid.com/star-fox-...s-309212.phtml

4) Redacted Studios recently revealed the co-writer of the American Sniper film, Jim DeFelice, is currently working as the main writer for Afro Samurai 2.
http://www.destructoid.com/wait-the-...--309304.phtml

Emperor Smeat 09-07-2015 07:56 PM

Today's News:
1) Some Nintendo related news:
2) A judge recently favored on the side of ex-Bungie composer Marty O'Donnell in his lawsuit against the company regarding his firing last year. As part of the legal documents, several upcoming DLC/expansion packs for Destiny were revealed along with plans for Destiny 2 to arrive by 2020.
http://www.destructoid.com/ex-bungie...y-309648.phtml

3) Cliff Bleszinski recently teased LawBreakers might not be a PC exclusive game although if a console port is made, it won't be with Boss Key studio as its developer.
http://www.destructoid.com/bleszinsk...s-309659.phtml

Fignuts 09-07-2015 08:31 PM

Yesssss

Mario Galaxy games are amazing

Kalyx triaD 09-08-2015 05:42 AM

Mario Universe incoming.

Emperor Smeat 09-08-2015 07:32 PM

Today's News:
1) Update to the recent Bungie lawsuit decision as the judge also ruled the former studio composer is entitled to regaining both his former stock shares and a profit share of the company.
http://www.giantbomb.com/articles/ha...urt/1100-5266/

2) Newest version of Apple Tv currently rumored to be gaming focused according to a report from the New York Times.
http://www.destructoid.com/newest-ap...e-309808.phtml

3) Square Enix teasing a "secret" announcement(s) for the upcoming Tokyo Game Show.
http://www.destructoid.com/square-sc...t-309858.phtml

4) In an interview with Geekwire, the former boss of the Xbox division, Robbie Bach, believes there will be at least one more console generation although likely will be very different than the current/traditional generation. Thinks the line between traditional consoles and boxes like Apple Tv will become a lot more blurry by then.
http://www.destructoid.com/ex-xbox-b...s-309795.phtml

Cool King 09-09-2015 11:28 AM

https://scontent-lhr3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...08&oe=565E4584

Emperor Smeat 09-09-2015 07:32 PM

Today's News:
1) As part of Apple's new announcements today, Harmonix revealed they are currently developing an exclusive Apple TV game called Beat Sports.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-joy-o...e-310037.phtml

2) According to CD Projket RED's recent fiscal report, the company generated $62 million in profits while the total cost to make the Witcher 3 was around $81 million.
http://www.destructoid.com/the-witch...e-310005.phtml

3) The Pokemon Company teased celebrations to kick off Pokemon's 20th anniversary for next year will be starting soon. The first announcement teased was a special edition Pikachu toy based on the original character design.
http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-t...n-309963.phtml

4) A new Kingdom Hearts game code-named "Kingdom Hearts 2.9" is currently rumored to be in development based on a recent LinkedIn profile from a former employee at Square Enix. New details regarding Kingdom Hearts 3 was also revealed in the profile.
http://www.destructoid.com/linkedin-...3-309935.phtml

5) SALES & FREEBIES:

road doggy dogg 09-10-2015 10:11 AM

Pokemon GO announced

http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-vi...es/pokemon-go/

It sounds like Ingress but with Pokemon

aka the greatest thing ever

I want it

Emperor Smeat 09-10-2015 07:40 PM

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

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

3) SALES & FREEBIES:

ClockShot 09-11-2015 08:07 PM

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

Kalyx triaD 09-11-2015 08:25 PM

Well ten years is a pretty good run.

Emperor Smeat 09-11-2015 08:59 PM

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

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

3) SALES & FREEBIES:

Dukelorange 09-14-2015 02:57 PM

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

#BROKEN Hasney 09-14-2015 04:32 PM

Quote:

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

This guy

Emperor Smeat 09-14-2015 07:04 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-15-2015 07:47 PM

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

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

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

Kalyx triaD 09-16-2015 06:30 AM

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Fignuts 09-16-2015 07:44 PM

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

SlickyTrickyDamon 09-16-2015 09:30 PM

Ohh hell yeaaaah

Emperor Smeat 09-17-2015 07:41 PM

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

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-19-2015 12:13 AM

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

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

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

Kalyx triaD 09-19-2015 04:21 AM

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

Fignuts 09-19-2015 07:23 AM

Hell of a way to go out.

#BROKEN Hasney 09-21-2015 10:45 AM

EA still make basketball games for some reason.

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

road doggy dogg 09-21-2015 10:50 AM

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

Tom Guycott 09-21-2015 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kalyx triaD (Post 4704433)
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Quote:

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

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

Tom Guycott 09-21-2015 11:19 AM

Quote:

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

Hit the lever!

Emperor Smeat 09-21-2015 07:03 PM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

drave 09-22-2015 02:09 PM

Good move on their part

Emperor Smeat 09-23-2015 12:12 AM

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-23-2015 07:35 PM

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

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-24-2015 07:38 PM

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

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

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

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

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

alvarado52 09-24-2015 10:00 PM

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

#BROKEN Hasney 09-25-2015 04:14 AM

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

EDIT: Or apparently steam

Disturbed316 09-25-2015 04:40 AM

Quote:

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-25-2015 07:48 PM

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

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

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

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

Disturbed316 09-25-2015 10:30 PM

Wow, shitty move from CODBLOPS

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2015 08:27 AM

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

road doggy dogg 09-26-2015 01:07 PM

Just what Assassin's Creed needed to stay relevant

Emperor Smeat 09-26-2015 04:54 PM

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

Quote:

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

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


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

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

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

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

Kalyx triaD 09-26-2015 05:04 PM

Nintendo sends another handheld to hell.

Emperor Smeat 09-28-2015 07:00 PM

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

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

#BROKEN Hasney 09-29-2015 05:39 AM

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

VergilD 09-29-2015 07:44 AM

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

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drave 09-29-2015 07:52 AM

Quote:

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

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

Emperor Smeat 09-29-2015 07:03 PM

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

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

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

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

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

Kalyx triaD 09-29-2015 10:13 PM

Oh Pro Skater... :(


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