New Speculation For 2021’s Battlefield Suggest Next Game Is A Light Reboot, Remnants Of Battlefield 3 To Appease Dedicated Fans

For Battlefield as a series, the franchise has been in a weird purgatory determining where its future will head. Although games continue to release periodically, the franchise cannot find its footing in the era of shooters. Following the Battlefield 4 in 2013, the series went in a new direction with following mainline release set in the pair of World Wars. But especially after the launch of Battlefield V, many are concerned as to what the new entry will bring. As for one, it is certain that the next game will be taking place in the modern era. Even more, it is confirmed that the new title is also to be shipped in 2021. But the context of the new game is left unchecked. However, in a new video from TheLongSensation, he issues some wisdom on what could be for the newest Battlefield. Given that this will be the sixth flagship release for Battlefield, the new game might not harbor the numerical title. Instead, the YouTuber suggests the new game will be a light reboot rather than what many anticipate from DICE to be another game for the series. Overall, this doesn’t mean the next title will be called Battlefield 6. In fact, I believe it’s either going to be called Battlefield 6 or simply Battlefield. Now the reason for that is because when I first tweeted about the next Battlefield title way back in May, I believe it was, I stated that the next Battlefield title is heavily influenced by Battlefield 3 and essentially the next Battlefield game is going to be somewhat of a soft reboot which could indicate that they [DICE] go down the Battlefield 6 route or they could just call the next title Battlefield which is definitely not out of the question. While unable to verify his claim, the YouTuber goes on to reference the same approach with Call of Duty as we witnessed a similar pattern with Call of Duty: WWII and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019). Even more, when dissecting record sales for Battlefield the YouTuber also concludes that it is most reasonable to suggest the new game to be a new modern era title, but not a Bad Company entry. Although many are hoping to hear news for a third title in the spin-off series, it does not look likely the 2021 project will be that. To disappoint further, the YouTuber also insists it is unlikely there will be a Battlefield 3 Remastered. While covering the rumor, he issues that releasing two very similar games would only divide the player base and be against the developer/publisher’s favor. As for lingering details for this year’s game, TheLongSensation adds that there is a very high possibility the new title will be a cross-generation release. However, he continues by telling that separate teams are working on the game for each set of consoles. Moreover, he proceeds by forecasting there will be 128-player lobbies in the new game. But, of course, the last-generation version will reside with the traditional 32v32 matchmaking. To top this off, he concludes with claims suggesting a new battle royale mode is underway. But unlike Battlefield V’s Firestorm, this new iteration will be to par of other competing versions out there currently. While everything covered is considered heavy speculation, it should be noted that TheLongSensation did accurately report the reveal for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019) last year. You can read the full report by heading here. What are you hoping to come for the next Battlefield game?

Ninja Gaiden News To Drop Soon As Nioh 3 Isn’t In Development, Team Ninja Director Shares In Recent Interview

This coming March will mark the first year since the release of Team Ninja’s Nioh 2. The follow-up similar to its predecessor lives up to its promises and offers even more to keep player tied to their controller. “Dig any deeper and it’s easy to see the bevy of new gameplay features, a great an expansive new campaign, and tons of quality of life updates truly help Nioh 2 stand above it’s predecessor,” says Rectify Gaming’s David Rodriguez in his full review for Nioh 2. But for the future of Nioh as a series following the release of the content add-ons for the second installment, what comes next is uncertain for developer Team Ninja. However, studio director Fumihiko Yasuda enlightens its followers upon speaking with video game outlet The Gamer recently. While proud of the game’s release and the reception following, Yasuda issues that there is no plans to begin work on Nioh 3 or anything worth sharing currently. In terms of a sequel right now, Team Ninja would like to focus on working on new titles, so there really isn’t a plan for Nioh 3 at this point. But after creating some new projects and gaining some new experience and skills from those new potential projects, I would like to go back to the series at some point, utilise all the experience and new skills that we gain from some new projects, and then potentially, go back into the series at that point, and create an even greater game to surpass Nioh and Nioh 2 and to create something even better. Although Yasuda does not elaborate much on the developer’s current doings, he does not leave fans hanging for details. While he does not disclose what is to come later, Yasuda goes on to mention that the coming future can expect something in regards to Ninja Gaiden when asked about a new game. “Nothing to announce or note specifically this time, but if the Ninja Gaiden series hadn’t existed, then there wouldn’t have been a Nioh series. “So that’s a really important series to Team Ninja. While we don’t have anything specific to announce at this time, I would like to say just look forward to some potential news for some kind of announcement in the near future.” As for what could come, it is believed that the previously leaked Ninja Gaiden Trilogy is to surface for this coming March as suggested from the game distributor in Hong Kong. In other related news regarding Ninja Gaiden, director for the recent series Tomonobu Itagaki shared the founding of his own game studio, Itagaki Games. And already knowing Itagaki’s close ties with Microsoft in the past, he claims to be honored if given the opportunity in becoming an Xbox Game Studio team. You can read the full report by heading here. What are you excited to see next from Team Ninja? Source: The Gamer

Second Issue Of Xbox Game Pass January 2021 Titles Revealed

Already kicking off 2021 strong with Xbox Game Pass, Microsoft already introduced new, hard-hitting additions for the monthly video game service. Entries such as Torchlight III, Injustice 2, and What Remains of Edith Finch are just some that were introduced at the beginning of January. But now, of course, there is more expected additions that Microsoft is preparing to ship out in just a few short days. If you may recall from The Game Awards back in January, the Xbox company issued a new trailer which included new additions alongside the welcoming of other exciting releases for the platform such as Yakuza Remastered Collection and Yakuza 6: Song of Life. And much of that is to be reiterate in today’s latest blog post. Here are the newest additions coming to Xbox Game Pass for the remainder of this month: Console Desperados III – 1/21 Donut County – 1/21 Cyber Shadow – 1/26 The Medium – 1/28 (Xbox Series X|S) Yakuza 3 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 4 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 5 Remastered – 1/28 PC Control – 1/21 Desperados III – 1/21 Donut County – 1/21 Cyber Shadow – 1/26 The Medium – 1/28 Yakuza 3 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 4 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 5 Remastered – 1/28 Android Desperados III – 1/21 Donut County – 1/21 Outer Wilds – 1/21 Cyber Shadow – 1/26 Yakuza 3 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 4 Remastered – 1/28 Yakuza 5 Remastered – 1/28 Oddly enough, it is hard to put into words how prominent RGG Studio games are now on the horizon for Xbox. Years ago, it would be considered farlandish for you to consider the Kazuma Kiryu saga to be available for Microsoft systems. But now, the only remaining game is scheduled to arrive by late March. What games are you most surprised to see hit Xbox Game Pass this month? Source: Xbox Wire

Review: Hitman 3

Developer – IOI Publisher – IOI Platforms – PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, PC, Stadia, Nintendo Switch If I asked a handful of people to name gaming’s best franchises, or name some of gaming’s most memorable characters, I wonder how many would name Hitman, and 47. IOI has been creating a world of assassination, not just for this latest trilogy, but ever since the series inception. 21 years of 47’s stoic, bald, barcode attitude wearing disguises and smoothly or clumsily taking out targets. Despite over two decades of sequels, reboots, successes and failures, IOI has truly perfected a vision of stealth and open ended sandbox gameplay with Hitman 3. Building on the success of this new trilogy, Hitman 3 continues 47’s adventure into his past, and the forces above his head using him in their global game of cat and mouse. To those who don’t know, the latest Hitman trilogy has essentially rebooted the franchise with an extreme focus on huge, open ended mission design with a big focus on 47’s bag of tricks and lots of replay value. Whether you follow each stages meticulously crafted story paths, or decide to dress up like a mascot and throw a can of tomato sauce at lethal velocity, your imagination is the only thing holding you back. IOI continues the trend with the end of this trilogy. From a narrative point of view, they really go all out with blending the story into the missions themselves. They also do a fantastic job of playing up the beauty and spectacle of the environments. The opening stage in Dubai is a perfect example of this, as music swells and the camera pans when you enter new areas to create stunning shots. It truly adds a cinematic flourish the previous two games were missing. The 6 new locations are also some of the best in the history of the franchise. Even when a couple are a tad subdued, it serves a purpose as the flow of levels tell a story. The highs and lows are balanced so the end game really stands out. The previous games suffered a bit as later levels felt a notch below the opening experiences. Hitman 3 also consolidates the entire trilogy. IOI has refined the engine and uses new compression techniques to shrink all three games to a fantastic 67gb file size. Even better, all the new engine refinements carry backwards into the previous two games. All unlocks from Hitman 2 all persist, and the mastery system has been streamlined for a more concise leveling experience. This streamlining and carrying forward of the previous games is fantastic. Hitman 3 is both the best entry point in the series, while also being the climactic and exciting end of a great legacy for long time veteran players. Hopefully, this new chapter in IOI’s marquee franchise cements Hitman, and 47 as iconic gaming figures, because it’s well deserved and earned.