Bethesda Reveals The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood To Ship In Early June 2021
Reflecting back to May of this year, developer Zenimax Online Studio issued the latest expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online with Greymoor. The newest experience issues a return to Skyrim, the setting of 2011’s The Elder Scrolls V, dropping the player between a civil war between the vampire order of the region and the Dawnguard. But, of course, the content does not simply dry up there. In a new announcement this past Tuesday, the developer returns once again to unveil the next major expansion for The Elder Scrolls Online – Blackwood. Similar to the previous add-on for the MMO, the game also takes place in the region of a previous title, The Elder Scrolls IV’s Cyrodiil. Set before the events of the 2006 game, venture to the Gates of Oblivion as you uncover the plans of yet another Daedric god in this year-long campaign. You can watch the announcement trailer in the video below: “Fire and ambition come to Tamriel with The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood, part of the Gates of Oblivion year-long adventure,” the synopsis for the expansion reads. “Explore the diverse region of Blackwood, gain powerful allies with the new Companions system, and uncover the terrible schemes of Mehrunes Dagon, Daedric Prince of Destruction, 800 years before the events of The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion.” And as always, pre-ordering the newest expansion also comes with in-game goodies. Pre-purchasing will provide players with Nagahide Welwa Ravager mount and Nightmare Bear Cub pet. But caution, these goodies are only valid until March 17 to redeem. Elsewhere for Zenimax Online Studio initiatives, it is reported that the developer is working on a new AAA project. Team Lead Graphics Engineer Alex Tardif, while not revealing much, goes onto Twitter to verify the validity of the claim. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you planning to return to Cyrodiil in Blackwood? The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood arrives to PC & Stadia on June 2, 2021 and later for Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on June 8, 2021. The last-generation versions supports backwards compatibility for both systems respectively. Source: Bethesda
Xbox 360 Legacy Title CastleMiner Z Could Be Returning To Modern Systems
Predating back to the era of the Xbox 360, before the reign that is Minecraft, the title only resided on PC. But for fans that hungered for a blocky, open-world sandbox on Microsoft’s device looked to alternatives. Titles like FortressCraft and CastleMiner ended being the two competing, third-party projects that closely resembled somewhat Minecraft at the time. While the games did quench the Minecraft thirst, the two only offered traditional building with no hostile experiences. While FortressCraft remained the same on Xbox 360, developer DigitalDNA Games introduced a jam-packed sequel, CastleMiner Z. While virtually the same game in appearance, the follow-up includes crafting alongside firearms and monsters to fight. But during the transition of the consoles, the likes of these titles from the Xbox Live Indie Game program either dwindled or moved over to PC. For the sake of CastleMiner Z, a Steam version shipped in 2013. Another game, CastleMiner Warfare, also released in 2014. But, the series is currently on hiatus. Despite that, many nostalgic players request the series return – CastleMiner Z specifically. And now more than half a decade of silence, DigitalDNA Games’ founder Thomas Stone finally commented on the possibility of a remake for the title. For sure, the venture would be interesting to witness if pursued mainly due to the Avatar profile system utilized for games of its era. To interpret this with current hardware, it conjures the question if the same will be done with the modern Avatars on Xbox or to hop towards the pre-selected characters alike on PC. DigitalDNA Games since its hiatus on CastleMiner moved on to other trends like battle royales with its 2018 release, Death Toll. The game, unlike its predecessors, while received averagely does present an advancement in the engine used which shows a glowing hope for its future. But given that the team is asking for fan input first and foremost, that will ultimately determine if the remake will ever truly manifest. Similarly, there is another game of the Xbox 360 age that could be returning. And just like CastleMiner which incorporated player Avatar’s, 1 Vs 100 is a title fans would line up to revisit. When speaking during an Xbox Fanfest interview, Xbox lead Phil Spencer rekindles hope for a resurrection for the game show video game. You can read the full report by heading here. Would you be excited to see CastleMiner Z make a comeback?
Decade-long Sonic The Hedgehog Voice Actor Roger Craig Smith Announces His Departure From The Role
As of the past couple of years, chatter continues to grow as fans inch closer to the promised 2021 release for the next Sonic the Hedgehog title. Team Sonic head Takashi Iizuka pressed in a 2019 interview that the next major installment is a couple years away. “The next big year for Sonic is 2021.” He adds, that’s the 30-year anniversary for Sonic.” Fans later on in 2020 uncovered the investor advertiser which includes new content on all fronts for Sonic the Hedgehog. And alike what Iizuka mentioned, the 30th anniversary for Sega’s largest mascot will issue plenty of announcements when time is due. But, things look to be advancing as part of Sonic’s DNA is moving on to new horizons. In that, Sonic the Hedgehog voice actor Roger Craig Smith on Twitter announced he will be hanging up his shoes for the beloved character. He shares that after ten years, Smith will now be “onward to new zones”. Initially, plenty of fans were surprised by the abrupt reveal, but Sega latter pressed on the matters via the Sonic the Hedgehog Twitter account. “For over 10 years, Roger Craig Smith has been an integral part of the SEGA family. He brought the voice of Sonic to life, and we are forever grateful for his never-ending enthusiasm in helping the community and spreading joy.” Continuing, “thank you, Roger, for all you’ve done for Sonic.” So, almost for certainty, Smith is likely not involved with a new Sonic the Hedgehog project underway. While Sega attempted to sweep it under the carpet, the internet acted fast in preserving the brief announcement for a new Sonic the Hedgehog series on Netflix. The production is said to hit the streaming service in 2022. As for Smith’s other endeavors, he is also does voice over work for another notable role – Apex Legend’s Mirage. His most recognized attribution to the battle royale character is his live-action motion capture for the bamboozling holographic trickster during 2019’s The Game Awards. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you going to miss Roger Craig Smith’s work as Sonic the Hedgehog?
Leaked MLB The Show 21 Box Art Reveals Fernando Tatis Jr Cover Athlete Alongside Xbox Version
In early 2020, news broke out from Major League Baseball that its ongoing, PlayStation exclusive series MLB The Show will be breaking its unique ties to Sony’s console. However, the organization goes to clarify its partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment has been extended in agreement to offer a multiplatform release after its 2020 installment last year. But upon entering 2021, the possibility of seeing MLB The Show on other systems did look to be slim early on. In a finding from Gematsu, MLB The Show 21 was rated in Brazil – for PlayStation 4 & PlayStation 5. No sign of Xbox, PC, or Switch. Granted, a MLB The Show game is told to hit different hardware sometime after 2020, but it is not said when exactly that will arrive. But now in a new finding from Instagram user anerdydad, the poster revealed the box art for MLB The Show 21. Even more, they also issue what might be the first glimpse at the Xbox version for the game as well. As for the finer details of the game cover, the cover athlete for MLB The Show 21 is San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. Tatis Jr since his entering Major League Baseball in 2019 has left a large impression on the organization with his performance with the Chicago White Sox as a free agent before being welcomed to the Padres’roster. He also sits currently with a 98 RBI. Reiterating back to the box art for MLB The Show 21, the most eye opening part returns once again to the Xbox versions. Upon viewing the right corner of the image alongside the SIE San Diego logo, you will find a PlayStation Studios logo as well. So for the game to release on other platforms, Xbox especially, that will take some time getting used to. Back in May 2020, Sony Interactive Entertainment finally pressed on its first-party label with PlayStation Studios. Alongside the banner found for Xbox Game Studios, PlayStation Studios stands similarly to emphasize on the unique projects for its platform. You can read the full report by heading here. Do you hope MLB The Show 21 comes to more platforms this year? Source: anerdydad
