Elden Ring Update: FromSoftware Reminds Its Fans And Phil Spencer Frames It The “Most Ambitious” Entry After His Hands-On
For the most part, no one truly forgotten about FromSoftware’s Elden Ring. Despite the anticipated release of Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice which shipped just months prior, it could not overshadow the excitement for the coming project. And now more than a year since the game’s unveiling, fans are still on their seat for the next potential announcement for the game. However, there is still not much to discuss as of yet. But while that is saddening to hear, FromSoftware does acknowledge the anticipated presence amongst its player base and went to Twitter to reassure that the game is still underway. ” We also greatly appreciate all the enthusiasm and support shown for ‘ELDEN RING’, our next Dark Fantasy Action RPG. We hope you look forward to it,” the team wrote in the tweet. But oddly enough, Xbox division lead Phil Spencer is the one to disclose some tidbits on the title. He tells GameSpot in an interview that he has hands-on experience with the upcoming game and elaborates with his impression that this is the most ambitious project yet from the Japanese game studio. As somebody who’s played all of Miyazaki’s games over at least the last decade, this is clearly the most ambitious game that he’s done. I mean, I love his games, but seeing some of the gameplay mechanics stuff that he’s tackling, he and the team are tackling this time, of the setting, working with another creator in terms of story. I love it. Spencer continues by sharing that while he enjoys plenty of Hidetaka Miyazaki’s work in the past, he is not exactly the best person holding the controller. He goes on to explain that he would take breaks and return to the game excited to talk about his experience with the game director. “I’m a bad player, and then when he [Miyazaki] comes back we’ll have a conversation about things that I think. “He’s so passionate about what he does. It’s one of the things I just love about getting to work with him on some of these games and seeing them come to our platform.” Recently, Miyazaki spoke briefly on the game’s structure in regards to the story and how the themes overlap the entire experience. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you counting the days since the last Elden Ring update? Elden Ring is listed for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Source: GameSpot
Remedy Entertainment Pushes Next-Gen’s Control Ultimate Edition Into Early 2021
In recent news, it was revealed that Control: Ultimate Edition while already available on Xbox, PlayStation, and PC will also receive a Nintendo Switch version as well. During the latest Nintendo Direct Partner Showcase, Remedy Entertainment unveiled Control: Ultimate Edition – Cloud Version. Derived from the title, the game is not directly running on Nintendo’s console and is being streamed to function. However, Remedy Entertainment has an update for Control: Ultimate Edition, but not for the Nintendo Switch. Instead, the firm disclosed that the news is in regards to the next-generation consoles. It is that the definitive version for Control will not be available for Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 until sometime in early 2021. The Finnish team broke the news on Twitter with a tweet apologizing for fans anticipated to play Control: Ultimate Edition on newer hardware. However, Control is not completely unavailable on next-generation hardware. Players that own the game on current-generation Xbox & PlayStation can continue to play that version through the respected backwards compatible on the corresponding platform. Control: Ultimate Edition will stand as the definitive next-generation version for Remedy Entertainment’s latest project. The studio went to verify that previously. Elsewhere, Remedy Entertainment disclosed that while Control is ultimately finished now that the content roadmap has been fulfilled, the next entry from the firm will expand on the connected storyline between other releases. While uncertain exactly, it is told that the unnamed game, Alan Wake, and Control are all related in some way. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning on playing Control: Ultimate Edition on the new consoles? Control: Ultimate Edition is out now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One , PC, and Nintendo Switch; coming to PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S sometime in early 2021.
PlayStation Store Listing Reveals Deathloop Is Launching On May 21, 2021
Given the circumstance that Arcane Lyon’s Deathloop was announced at E3 2019 last year during the Bethesda E3 Showcase, it was no questioning how excited fans were to learn that the game would be launching in 2020. Featuring first-look gameplay for the new time-restraining title, Bethesda pressed that the game would be a console exclusive to PlayStation 5 for the first months of the game releasing. However, it wasn’t until August later this summer that developer Arkane Lyon told the game is facing restraints in releasing this year and needed to reschedule the arrival of Deathloop until Q1 2021 at the earliest – so fans will have to wait until at least spring for the game to properly release on the respectively listed platform. Now according to a new listing on the PlayStation Store in New Zealand, Deathloop is suggested to release On May 21 next year. The domain offers both the Standard Edition and Deluxe Edition of the game and both are marked with the May launch date for the coming title. “Every new loop is an opportunity to change things up. Use the knowledge you gain from each attempt to change up your playstyle, stealthily sneaking through levels or barreling into the fight, guns-blazing,” the overview reads from the PlayStation Store page. “In each loop you’ll discover new secrets, gather intel on your targets as well as the island of Blackreef, and expand your arsenal. “Armed with a host of otherworldly abilities and savage weaponry, you’ll utilize every tool at your command to execute takedowns that are as striking as they are devastating. Customize your loadout wisely to survive this deadly game of hunter vs hunted.” For those that might recall, Arkane Lyon and more so Bethesda is now a subsidiary of Xbox Game Studios. However, despite the enticing acquisition of Bethesda’s [aren’t company Zenimax Media, Microsoft explains that the timed exclusivity deals will remain. Xbox head Phil Spencer explained that the deal will be unaltered, however, coming projects following the agreement will be decided on a “case-to-case basis” determining f the game will be unique to the Xbox ecosystem or not. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited for Deathloop? Deathloop is suggested to release on May 21, 2021 for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC; to release on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S at a later, undetermined date. Source: PlayStation Store, (1)
Report: Cortana Voice Actress Jen Taylor To Reprise Her Role For The Halo Showtime Series
In terms of the current ongoings for the Halo franchise, many are left impatient after the initially-promised Xbox Series X|S launch title Halo Infinite was delayed until 2021. But while the next mainline entry is scheduled to arrive in the following year, there is plenty to look forward in the meantime. One is the long-promised television series for the Xbox seller. Last hearing of the show’s potential landing, it was disclosed that the production would be readied for release sometime in Q1 2021 as of August 2019. However, details on the television series has been left fairly minimal since as little to zero follow ups on the project was made leading to this month. But in a new report from IGN, there is a change in the casting, and with an exciting twist. It was disclosed that dual role actress Natascha McElhone who received the roles of both Dr. Catherine Halsey and A.I. Cortana could not keep her end of the bargain for Master Chief’s digital companions due to scheduling complications. It is now told that Jen Taylor who voices Cortana in the flagship games will be reprising her role for the Showtime series. It is told that the reasoning for McElhone’s difficulties to play the role of Cortana is due to issues ensued by COVID-19 as other projects are also on her schedule. Taylor who played the voice of Cortana since the first entry in 2001 to present will only be casted for the A.I. despite her experience as Dr. Catherine Halsey in the game series as well. Recently, Showtime broke its silence for the Halo Showtime series by sharing that the team is back on set with Master Chief actor Pablo Schrieber posed wearing part of his costume for the show. You can view the image in the tweet by heading here. Are you excited for the changes for the Halo Showtime series? Source: IGN
Fallout 76 Update Steel Dawn Officially Lands On December 1st
When it comes to Fallout 76, it is understanding as to why fans are not as affectionate for the online-only title as to the previous installment. However, that does not negate the amount of additions to the game in which offers brand new and exciting experiences for the series. Earlier in October, Bethesda teased the coming Brotherhood of Steel update – ‘Steel Dawn’. After months of leading up to the new experience for Fallout 76, players in the Appalachian wasteland are not too far away from the release of the new addition. Set for December, players only had less than two months at the time of the announcement. Now in a new reveal, there is even less than expected. As part of a full reveal trailer for Steel Dawn, Bethesda shared that update will be shipping on the first day of December. You can watch the full trailer in the video below: Steel Dawn is the first chapter in the new Brotherhood of Steel questline, free for Fallout 76 players,” the synopsis for the update reads in the trailer’s description. “Paladin Leila Rahmani and her troops have arrived from California to establish a new Appalachian chapter. Work with or against the other Factions to achieve success. “Visit settlements populated with new NPCs and unlock powerful weapons and armor from the Brotherhood arsenal. Join in their mission to rebuild society and aid in securing valuable technology – but only you can determine how it will be used.” Atop of the new story for Fallout 76 players, users can also expect a new season scoreboard, cosmetics, and items to use through your C.A.M.P.. What are you most excited for Steel Dawn? Steel Dawn ships on December 1, 2020; Fallout 76is out now for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. Source: Bethesda
How To Take Care Of Your Eyesight When You Are A Gamer
We all know that video games can be highly addictive. When you get a great game that begs you to spend that extra five minutes playing or gets you making promises like “just one more level”, you know that you are hooked. But spending too much time in front of a video game screen could be messing with your eyesight, particularly if you are an avid gamer who racks up a few hours of gaming each and every day. Whether you are a gamer who plays on their PC, XBOX, Playstation, or on a handheld console like a Nintendo Switch, then you need to pay attention to your eyesight. After all, if your eyesight deteriorates, then it will ruin your enjoyment of the games that you love so much. Here are some top tips for taking care of your eyes when your Wear Glasses The first thing that you should do to take care of your eyes is to wear glasses if you have been advised to do so by your optician. You may have been told to just wear glasses while you are looking at a screen. This will stop you from straining your eyes as you are looking. It is important that you do this, even if you don’t feel that you need it. If you need to buy glasses, visit website to find a pair that matches your prescription in a style that suits you. Adjust The Lighting Playing in a darkened room could leave you squinting at the screen. This in turn could cause your eyes discomfort and even give you headaches. Adjust the lighting in your room so that you are not sat in the dark, this will help to ensure you are not left straining to see. Sit Further Away From The Screen Another thing that could cause you to squint and strain your eyes is if you sit too close to your video game screen. Sit further back from the screen and you’ll be able to enjoy the game that you are playing without the discomfort and pain associated with straining your eyes. Take Regular Breaks When you spend prolonged periods of time staring at a TV screen or the screen of your handheld video game, then you may start to find that your eyesight will suffer as a result. It is vital that you take breaks often when you are playing video games. Ideally, you should pause the game every twenty minutes and go and do something else for a little while to give your eyes a rest. Not only will you strain your eyesight by not taking regular breaks, but you may also give yourself headaches. Blink It may seem like you shouldn’t need reminding to blink, however, it is very easy to get sucked right on into a game and put all of your focus and attention into what is happening in the game. It can be possible on occasions that you forget to even blink.
Insomniac Games To Offer Cross-save For Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered For PlayStation 5 In A Post-Launch Update
Upon learning that Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales is launching in November for PlayStation 5 alongside the next-generation console, Insomniac Games shared that fans can also find a remaster for 2018’s Marvel’s Spider-Man to also release. Previously, it was reported that a reworked version of the game would be available, but now, Insomniac Games fully embodies the claims with the announcement. However, it was shortly learned after the unveiling that players would have no way to properly carry over their save progress from the PlayStation 4 to the PlayStation 5. In a larger perspective, this comes as no surprise since Sony Interactive Entertainment disclosed the feature is a decision decided by the respected developer. But in a new tweet made by Insomniac Games, fans can expect their progression to be available for Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered by Thanksgiving. In addition to that, Insomniac Games is also including three new costume variants for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Andrew Garfield’s Amazing Spider-Man suit, Arachnid Rider suit, and Armored Advanced Suit. This comes just after the announcement of the Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse suit pre-order bonus for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales. For those that might still yet to play Marvel’s Spider-Man, we highly suggest you read our full review for the game. Rectify Gaming’s David Rodriguez spills his time with the game on PlayStation 4 to be “a fully realized and complete story that didn’t rely on Marvel cameos and crossover appearances to get you invested and excited in its world. You can read the review in its entirety by heading here. Are you planning to return to Marvel’s Spider-Man on PlayStation 5? Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered & Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales arrives to PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020 and November 19, 2020.
Sony Presses On PlayStation 5 Inquiries Like Supporting 1440p Displays, Future Of PlayStation VR, And A Supported Web Browser
Now that the Xbox Series X|S are both on store shelves, if you are able to get your hands on one, the wait now lays on the shoulders Sony Interactive Entertainment with the approaching release of the PlayStation 5. And while there is plenty to already learn of the next-generation console, the firm is still providing new information on the system. When speaking to AV Watch Impress, a Japanese technology outlet, the publication got the chance to speak with Sony Interactive Entertainment Platform Planning and Management Senior Vice President Hideaki Nishino on the PlayStation 5 and what the firm is still working on the system as for post-launch. Among the discussion, Nishino was pressed on the matters of the next-generation console not supporting 1440p monitors. In response, Nishino does explain as we expect that Sony prioritizes televisions over computer displays, however, the firm would patch in support if users vocally request the feature. “Technically, there is no problem at all,” a auto-translation of Nishino’s response reads. He adds, “we want to prioritize the response to television.” Elsewhere in the interview, Nishino then goes on to elaborate on the PlayStation 5’s relationship with virtual reality. While PlayStation VR from PlayStation 4 is compatible, there is more suggested to come. It is impossible to say that the person who bought the PSVR does not lead to the time of switching to PS5. I also think that there is a “boost” advantage that PS5 improves the experience. .I would like to expect the PS5 to have a VR experience that is appropriate for the PS5. Additionally, Nishino also talks on the matters of PlayStation 5 implementing a web browser for the next-generation console. While the PlayStation 4 does support one already, Nishino believes the new console does not necessarily need one. “Currently, we do not intend to have a web browser on the PS5. “Of course I use it as a component for using various network functions, but there is also a question whether a web browser is necessary for a game console as an app, so let me know. Because child switch measures are also required, it takes a reasonable amount of man-hours to mount a web browser.” Nishino also spoke on backwards compatibility for PlayStation 5 disclosing that the program to support PlayStation 4 was almost effortless. While the current-gen system does not offer the support of older generation titles, Nishino does offer that the implementation is more efficient than just providing cross-generational games. What are your thoughts on Sony’s stance of these features for the PlayStation 5? PlayStation 5 is scheduled to release on November 12, 2020 and November 19, 2020. Source: AV Watch Impress
Trophy List For Astro’s Playroom Goes Live Revealing DLC Pack Is Underway For The Launch Title
Now less than one day until the PlayStation 5 is finally in the hands of millions of highly-anticipated fans, we are still learning plenty on the software that is arriving to the next-generation platform. In that, it is suggested that the title Astro’s Playroom releasing alongside the PlayStation 5 will be receiving additional content in post-launch. More interestingly, Sony Interactive Entertainment announced the game back in June during the PlayStation 5 showcase advertising the experience to be a tech demonstration for the DualSense controller and will be pre-downloaded in every system. Essentially the Wii Sports for the PlayStation 5, Astro’s Playroom while new offers plenty of nods to the PlayStation legacy when exploring. According to Trophy list which went live for the game on PSNProfile, and uncovered by Gematsu, there is an expected “DLC Trophy Pack” for Astro’s Playroom. Even more, it is listed as the first with more expected to follow. Here are the three Trophies available from the add-on pack: Play Has No Limits! Cleared the game and got the New Generation artefacts. Run Astro Run! Got a total Speed Run time of 7 minutes or under. Gravity Daze! Made the CPU Chip punch the glass sphere, sending at least 10 Bots flying. For the sake of not spoiling or unveiling too much for the remainder of the game, Rectify Gaming will lot share the Trophies available for the base game of Astro’s Playroom. But suggested from the description of the three add-trophies, it simply reiterates on the original title as you replay what is already available. For now, there is no definite way to determine what the cost will be for ‘DLC Trophy Pack 1’ if any. The game is available for free, so the DLC might simply be patched in for the game at a later time. Perhaps as more DLCs follow this, there might be new levels or experiences which ask for a payment to be made. What do you think could come to Astro’s Playroom in post-launch? Astro’s Playroom launches for PlayStation 5 on November 12, 2020 & November 19, 2020. Source: Gematsu
