The Last of Us and Uncharted Developer Offers to Take Over Half-Life 3
Neil Druckmann, creative director and writer at Naughty Dog, tweeted last week his offer for his studio to take over development of Half-Life 3. Naughty Dog is the developer of highly-reviewed and popular PS4 exclusive titles The Last of Us and the Uncharted series. Half-Life 2: Episode 2, the most recent installment in the Half-Life franchise, was released in 2007. The highly acclaimed franchise was to receive a third episode to Half-Life 2 in 2008, but that, or the possible sequel Half-Life 3 have been the most conspicuous absence in the world of gaming for most of a decade. Valve, the tight-lipped developer of the Half-Life franchise, aside from a handful of concept art pieces and vague references, has yet to release any concrete information regarding the future of the series. Fans have long voiced their frustrations in forms of organized game-playing campaigns and constant use of the “Half-Life 3 confirmed!” meme, and this tweet seems to be more of the same from a fellow fan in the industry. Valve has not responded to the request.
Amnesia: The Dark Descent Free on Steam through Wednesday
For a very short time, until 10 AM PST (1 PM EST), Amnesia: The Dark Descent is available for free on Steam. The horror game, released in 2010, has received overwhelmingly positive reviews on Steam, a score of 85 on Metacritic, and high marks from many other reviews. Also included in the midweek sale is Amnesia: A Machine for Pigs, the 2013 sequel to The Dark Descent, for $3.99. The sale is part of Frictional Games new release SOMA, “a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean.”
Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition with Han Solo Fridge Available For Pre-Order
Star Wars Battlefront launches on November 3rd and as we are getting closer we have been getting more awesome news about the game! Check out the Star Wars Battlefront Deluxe Edition with Han Solo Fridge which will be available for PS4 and Xbox One for $129.98. About this item Battlefront Deluxe Edition Immerse yourself in your Star Wars battle fantasies. Feeling the ominous thud of an AT-AT stomping down on the frozen tundra of Hoth. Rebel forces firing blasters as Imperial speeder bikes zip through the lush forests of Endor. Intense dogfights between squadrons of X-wings and TIE fighters filling the skies. Immerse yourself in the epic Star Wars battles youve always dreamed of and create new heroic moments of your own in Star Wars Battlefront. Fight for the Rebellion or Empire in a wide variety of multiplayer matches for up to 40 players, or in exciting challenges inspired by the films available solo, split-screen or through online co-op. Star Wars Battlefront combines this epic action on a galactic scale with stunning visual recreations of some of the most iconic planets, weapons, characters, and vehicles in the Star Wars universe and the original sound effects from the films, to give Star Wars fans the ultimate, authentic and immersive interactive experience theyve been looking for. Hans Solo Fridge Han Solo Mini Fridge can hold a 6 pack of soda. Also has a warming function that keeps food from getting cold! This official Star Wars 4-liter mini fridges features Han Solo Includes cooling and warming function (to keep your food warm) Holds up to six 12 oz. cans of soda Comes with built-in carry handle, removable shelf, 110V US AC power cord and a 12V DC power cord (for car) Dimensions: 10″ L x 7.48 W x 12.20 H
Need For Speed Is 30fps On Xbox One and Playstation 4
Ghost Games have announced that the Need For Speed reboot on Xbox One and Playstaion 4 will run at 30fps. The studio explained that frame rate is “incredibly important” for any driving game, and the new Need for Speed is no different. “We always look to maximize the game technology with the platform technology for the experience we’re building, which is why the game will run at 30fps on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4,” it said. “By doing this we ensure that your gameplay experience remains incredibly smooth and allows you to experience the high speed, adrenaline fuelled gameplay that you’ve come to expect from the Need for Speed series.” Ghost Games have also said they have no plans for any paid DLC or even micro-transactions. But “free content updates” will happen throughout the game’s lifespan. players will need a constant Internet connection to play Need for Speed. Users won’t, however, need a paid Xbox Live Gold or PlayStation Plus subscription to play single-player.
For Honor gets new gameplay footage fresh out of TGS 2015
Fresh out of TGS 2015 today we have received a new trailer featuring gameplay footage of For Honor, Ubisoft’s new sword fighting, cooperative gameplay title. It’s a third person brawler which utilizes innovative controls in order to solve the sword fighting issues that have plagued console games forever. We still have no release date on For Honor yet, but it is scheduled to launch in 2016 on PS4, Xbox One as well as PC. For Honor uses different classes of warriors and this trailer focuses on the Oni, or Samurai. It focuses on the Kitana techniques utilized by the Oni as well as melee combat and evasive maneuverss. Although it’s made by a separate company, the grouping techniques of enemies on the screen resemble Ryse: Son of Rome with the exception that a higher majority of them are playable. For Honor will use multiple different teams of players from each class as well as AI fighters which will assist the human players on their team. The game’s offficial site has a full breakdown of each class but be sure to watch the Oni breakdown below. Let us know what you think https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S52lllZ1xpY
King of Fighters 14 announced by Sony
Sony has made one of those surprise announcements we were expecting at TGS this week. King of Fighters 14 was unveiled specifically for PlayStation 4. It will be in 3D similar to some previous titles in the franchise and will utilize the normal Japan first release before the U.S. Due for release in January, Japanese PS4 users will get the chance to play a lot earlier as there is currently no timetable for a western release yet. The teaser trailer isn’t too long, but we do get to see about 25 seconds of gameplay. Now, it’s been nearly five and a half years since King of Fighters 13 was released for the Xbox 360 and PS3 back in 2010 so there is a huge area of improvement to be made. We’ll keep you updated as we hear more information comes out of TGS this week.
Project Morpheus is now Playstation VR
Announced at the Tokyo Game Show press conference was the new name for Project Morpheus which is now called Playstation VR. “The name ‘PlayStation VR’ not only directly expresses an entirely new experience from PlayStation that allows players to feel as if they are physically inside the virtual world of a game, but it also reflects our hopes that we want our users to feel a sense of familiarity as they enjoy this amazing experience.” Sony is working closely with 3rd parties and in-house studios to ensure there are actually some games for the thing when it launches. There’s still no official release date for the headset, which is due for release at some point in early 2016. What are your thoughts on Playstation VR?
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate Getting Jack the Ripper DLC
Ubisoft has announced a DLC campaign for Assassin’s Creed Syndicate featuring Jack The Ripper. The Jack the Ripper campaign will be available on its own, or is included in a Season Pass. The add-on campaign takes place 20 years after the events of Assassin’s Creed Syndicate’s story and will be set in 1888 during the Autumn of Terror in Whitechapel. According to Ubisoft, players “will join forces with Inspector Frederick Abberline of Scotland Yard to hunt down Jack the Ripper in a deadly game of cat and mouse with the infamous serial killer.” It also includes “The Last Maharaja” pack with 10 new missions, A Long Night mission in which Jacob will “track down an endangered fellow gang member and bring him back to the hideout.” Assassin’s Creed Syndicate will launch on Xbox One and PS4 on October 23, and on PC on November 19.
