Is the current gen already on its way out?
In 2012, Nintendo started out the current generation of consoles with the Wii U. After the much success of its predecessor, the original Wii, Nintendo tried to capitalize on that success with the tablet as its default controller to present a new way of playing. Unfortunately, that didn’t pan out so well, only selling at a measly 12.9 million units thus far, and on the pace of becoming the worst-selling console in the storied company’s history. With only the mention of the new Zelda game at E3 and the development of the code name NX, Nintendo seems like it’s calling it for the Wii U. In 2013, Sony and Microsoft released the PS4 and Xbox One respectively with the former selling at 40.7 million units as of now vs. the latter at 21.7 million. The PS4’s power and affordability made the entire difference between the two and has not looked back since. But now for E3, there are rumors of a new “upgraded” console for the two systems. Sony is reportedly releasing a new “PlayStation 4K” while Microsoft is reported to have a “beefier console” that is “four times more powerful” than the Xbox One out in 2017. The question is: is the eighth generation on its way out in such a short period? It seems like it. While the PS4 and Xbox One are significantly more powerful than its predecessors’, it wasn’t the great leap gamers were expecting like the last transition. It looked a bit more detailed, but it wasn’t the take-your-breath away like it was with the Watch_Dogs demo a few years ago (and look how it actually turned out). The Nintendo Wii U, in retrospect, was a seventh gen console in an eighth gen’s clothing; more and more people are rejecting Nintendo’s “gimmicks” in favor of a more traditional-style gaming in terms of better graphics and hardware with tried-and-true gameplay. Last generation showed the games in 1080p, but this one is either the same or actually worse. The PS4 and Wii U still have 1080p whereas the Xbox One is in 900p. This is inexcusable, and perhaps the reason why the eight gen is about to die off so soon. But the rise of 4K is perhaps the ultimate reason on why Sony and Microsoft have decided to change gears for the next gen consoles, even though only 15% of U.S. homes will have a 4K TV by the end of the year, according to Sony. Not much is known about the NX for now and perhaps for a while since it will not be displayed in this year’s E3. It is rather a bit disheartening to those who have invested in their now-current gen consoles, only to have discovered that the new consoles could be coming out soon, thus making these ones obsolete. But one can only hope the supposed new consoles that will be out next year will give gamers 7 to 10 years to enjoy their consoles like the Wii, Xbox 360, and PS3.
A new Battlefield 1 trailer set to release
Another Battlefield 1 trailer is getting ready to deploy. According to a tweet sent out today from the official Battlefield account, a new trailer will be released on the 12th of June. This date is the same date as the Battlefield 1 E3 presentation, so it is easy to assume that the reveal will happen during the presentation. The tweet included a teaser of the upcoming trailer depicting an allied solider carrying a grenade charging towards a light machine gun wielding german solider. The message then flashes up saying “bring a grenade to a machine gun fight.” With a great deal of the gaming community looking forward to this game, this trailer and the E3 presentation is sure to be closely scrutinised.
My Road to Greatness contest announced
The PlayStation Road to Greatness Tour has just opened and revealed the details of it’s My Road to Greatness contest. The tour itself comprises of a 16-wheeler truck, that from April 29th until the end of November will be a different festival or convention every week. The truck contains a whole host of amazing games and experiences, from PlayStation VR to “King of the Couch” tournaments with various prizes to be won and swag to be collected. Four stops of this tour have yet to be decided however, hence the My Road to Greatness contest. This content allows for people to win a once-in-a-lifetime PlayStation experience. This experience will consist of going hands-on with unreleased games, meeting developers, testing VR and much more. To enter all you have to do is go to: http://roadtogreatness.com/ and submit a video explaining why you deserve to be the winner. Your reasoning can be anything, for example you could PlayStation’s biggest fan or you may have a heart warming PlayStation to tell. To any who do decide to enter we here at Rectify wish you the best of luck!
Destiny: Rise of Iron story details to be revealed Thursday
UPDATE: A new image has been leaked and it looks like it has to do with the Rise of Iron expansion. We will officially find out what it’s about on June 9th. Although E3 is just days away, it looks like Bungie are not waiting until the event to reveal details about the upcoming Destiny expansion. This Thursday, the 9th of June, Bungie have decided to host a live twitch stream to reveal “Destiny’s next adventure.” Currently all that is known definitively about this upcoming piece DLC is that it is called Rise of Iron, but that has not stopped people speculating. The current prevailing thought is that this piece of DLC is going to focus upon Lord Saladin and the Iron Lords, and from a promotional picture may also include hammers, axes or a weapon of that sort. The stream is being hosted by the Bungie Development Team and according to a recent email, will give viewers a glimpse of the upcoming threat that guardians will confront and reveal the inspirations behind and in the new story. The stream goes live at 10am PST/5pm GMT for all those interested.
FIFA 17 full reveal coming June 12th, new teaser trailer revealed.
The FIFA 17 teaser trailer has finally been shown off by EA Sports and it featured the 4 rumored cover stars and Jose Mourinho. The recent trailer gives us a glimpse on how the game changed from the early days up until now. A few days ago it was revealed that the game will be using Frostbite for it’s first time. This coming Sunday, June 12th we will see more on FIFA 17 at EA’s press conference. FIFA 17 is launching on September 29th. This will be Lionel Messi’s first time not being on the FIFA cover in 3 years. Check out the trailer:
Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. announced
Once Ryan McCaffrey announced that a new AAA game by a major developer would be revealed today on IGN First speculation ran rife about what it would be and who the developers were. Well now we have an answer. Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M is the newest game from developer Volition. Volition, who are best known for the Saints Row series, have been awfully quiet since the last release in that series a year ago. However that has now all changed. Agents of M.A.Y.H.E.M. has some of the traits you would expect from a Volition game. Urban landscapes, an open-world, action, humour and whimsy are all present in this new title as you control a squad of three unique characters. These characters each have their own unique abilities which must be used in tandem with one another to beat back the bad guys, the villainous moustache-twirling megalomaniacs known as L.E.G.I.O.N. That is not say you are playing the good guys though. The game is taking nods from characters like the Punisher and the Suicide Squad by making the agents antiheroes, which from the look of the debut trailer below definitely adds a certain charm to the game. Little to nothing is known about how the game will play and handle, with more details expected later this month. All that is currently known is that it will be an exclusively single-player game with guns, gadgets and the aforementioned abilities. Stay tuned to the site though as we will be sure to be keeping an eye on this game.
50 new games added to PlayStation Now in the US, over 400 games available
Sony has announced that 50 new games will be joining the PlayStation Now service in the US, bring the list of games to over 400 games. Here is a few of the new games added to PlayStation Now Spec Ops: The Line Duke Nukem Forever The Darkness II Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and much more, Sony is also doing a special discount on the 3 month subscription if you live in the US and Canada that starts tomorrow and ending July 11th. Source: PlayStation
Dead Rising 4 gameplay images leaked ahead of reveal
So, it looks like Dead Rising 4 is a thing after all, folks. Some new images have been revealed today by Thisgengaming, the same outlet that originally posted several days ago on the game’s possible announcement. There are three images in total, which you can see below, including one of gameplay and a loading screen. We still don’t know if this is the rumored Capcom exclusive game that Microsoft will use, but seeing as Dead Rising 3 was an Xbox One exclusive, it’s a safe bet that it is. Check them out below and let us know what you think.
Yooka-Laylee delayed until 2017
Yooka-Laylee, one of 2016’s game darlings, has unfortunately been delayed. But it is not all bad news as the developers released a trailer to show what players can expect. The game, which is attempted to recapture and re-energise the 3D platforming genre, announced today that it will be releasing in Q1 of 2017 not Q4 of 2016 as originally planned. Yooka-Laylee puts the player in control of the titular characters, Yooka a male chameleon and Laylee a female bat, as you go from world to world collecting all of the paiges. The characters will also be able to transform into different forms which will unlock different abilities. Playtonics Games has plenty of experience creating games like this, with several key personnel coming from the Nintendo era of Rare with Chris Sutherland, Steve Mayles and Steven Hurst even reprising their respective roles from Rare as the lead programmer and voice actor, character artist, and environmental artist respectively. The game is set to release on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Wii U along with the PC.
Watch Dogs 2 teaser trailer released
Ubisoft have just released a teaser trailer for the upcoming Watch Dogs 2 ahead of it’s world premiere on June 8th. What are you hoping to see in Watch Dogs 2?, let us know!. Source: VG_Dave
