Halo Wars 2 DLC detailed further by 343 Industries
A while ago, we discussed some of the vague details surrounding Halo Wars 2’s upcoming and still unannounced DLC. Since then, we learned that 343 Industries, the team behind Halo Wars 2, would be holding a panel at PAX East to discuss the making of the Halo Wars 2 storyline as well as steps going forward with DLC and the game itself. Earlier today, 343 posted on their blog as part of their Halo Community Update and gave some further information about the game’s DLC. First, while new content is always lovely and a great topic to discuss, 343 Community Manager Brian Jarrard, also known by the username Ske7ch, discussed a patch that Halo Wars 2 players would be seeing soon. He wrote, “Windows 10 players should’ve noticed an update yesterday afternoon which was a ‘day-one’ carry over that already released on Xbox One but was slightly delayed,” and continues later, saying that “a large patch for Xbox One and Windows 01 is prepping to go through certification and will include a significant number of fixes and improvements to various elements of the game including many of the most prevalent issues being reported by players.” Jarrard notes that the patch is looking to be released next week and its full release notes will accompany a post when it passes. Now, regarding DLC for Halo Wars 2, we didn’t know much prior to now. We knew that there was a Season Pass that would give players a number of new commanders and sub-story campaigns. In today’s post, Jarrard drops the curtain and announced that the Season Pass content will be released “every third Wednesday of the month” beginning in March. He continues, sayign the first new leader is Kinsano, pictured below. He also notes that future DLC will include unique leaders, as well as associated unique commandable units, and new campaign missions with “Operation: Spearbreaker.” When we learn more about Halo Wars 2’s upcoming DLC, as well as any details from the PAX panel, we’ll be sure to keep you updated with the latest. Until we learn more, be sure to stay tuned to Rectify Gaming for the latest in gaming. Source: Halo Waypoint Via: GameSpot
Mass Effect Andromeda goes gold
Mass Effect fans have been waiting years for the next entry in the franchise, and have been eagerly awating the release of Andromeda with its new galaxy and characters. Mass Effect: Andromeda has been in the news a lot recently, and today’s announcement will make many expectant fans very happy. As of today, Mass Effect: Andromeda has gone gold! For those who know what that means, feel free to rejoice. For those who haven’t heard the term ‘going gold’ before, it simply means that development of the game that will be sold on-disc as well as digitally, has been completed and ‘locked’. The game is set to release on March 21, so a few solid weeks away. We don’t know what to expect in the time between Andromeda going gold and the retail launch on the 21st, but should something major happen or get announced, count on us to let you know first. So for that, and all the latest gaming coverage, stay tuned to Rectify Gaming. Source: Bioware via Twitter
Rumor: Batman Arkham Insurgency has been leaked
A new rumor has surfaced around in the gaming world, the next Batman game from Warner Bros is due to be announced on March 8 and it’s called: Batman Arkham: Insurgency. The possible leak comes from a Reddit post from a guy who claims he is a WB Montreal employee who is planning on leaving. Remember just like every rumor to take this with a grain of salt This guy lists following unverified information about Batman Arkham: Insurgency: 1. It’s been in development since 2014 and takes place three years after events in Batman Arkham Origins. 2. Playable characters will include Batman and Robin, with Dick Grayson once again playing the part of Robin. 3. It will introduce a new location in Gotham, a coastal area that he claims will be “the same size as the three islands from Arkham Knight.” 4. Players can fast travel to the Batcave and Wayne Manor. 5. The Batmobile mechanics have been tweaked and controls have been modified. Battle mode has been ditched, and they’ll be a larger focus on chase sequences and the weaponry of the Batmobile. 6. Combat has been improved, and made more in-depth. “It’s still rhythm based where you have to time all the correct button presses exactly, but it’s more complicated than the attack/counter basis of the previous games.” They’ll also be boss battles! 7. Villains will include: Maxie Zeus, Dollmaker, Killer Moth, Anarky, Two-Face, Blockbuster, Ventriloquist, Cornelius Stirk, Tweedledee and Tweedledum, Dusan al Ghul, Mad Monk, Dala, Riddler and Joker. 8. Owlman is the main villain in the game, alongside the Court of Owls, and Talons will be elite enemies. Batman Arkham Insurgency is rumored to release in November 2017. Source
PS4 exclusive Nioh has sold 1 million copies since it's release on February 8th
One of the latest PlayStation 4 exclusives to launch this year, Nioh as sold over one million copies worldwide, Koei Tecmo has announced. The figure includes both physical units and digital downloads. The crazy part about this is that the game is only about 2 weeks old. You’ll be able to celebrate the game’s success with free downloadable content – namely a set of armour dubbed ‘Golden Nioh Armor’. The cool-looking gear will be included in update 1.04, which is apparently due to release later today. Source
