Nintendo Announces A Direct for The Super Mario Bros. Movie
Nintendo revealed today that there will be a Nintendo Direct coming on November 29 at 2 PM P.T. This digital presentation will not include any information regarding games, but it will show off the seconds trailer for the upcoming Super Mario Bros. Movie. The preview image of the direct it self shows off what Princess Peach’s castle looks like in the film. Join us at 2:00 p.m. PT on 11/29 for the world premiere of The Super Mario Bros. Movie's second trailer! No game information will be included in this #NintendoDirect. 📽️: https://t.co/vctv2bppGW pic.twitter.com/xGt3UobWrz — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) November 28, 2022 On October 7 we got our first look at what the movie looks like, but it was very brief as we all know. It featured Mushroom Kingdom with Jack Black’s Bowser, Keegan-Michael Key’s Toad, and Chris Pratt’s Mario. There is even a brief moment featuring Charlie Day’s Luigi. The Super Mario Bros. Movie is slated to release on April 7, 2023.
Rainbow Six Siege To Fully Integrate Cross-Play, Cross-Progression Next Month
From its 2015 release, Rainbow Six Siege went from an underwhelming launch to becoming one of the most popular and highest-rewarding esports on the planet. And with the amount of improvements and updates that came to the game, Ubisoft has listened closely and plans to meet expectations for the game. Things such as cross-play for example. In a previous update that came in June 2021, cross-play/cross-progression both went live for users on PC, Stadia, and Luna. However, console players are left out of the equation at the time. But, that is not all considered from Ubisoft. According to a separate interview, the developer even shared interest in branching Rainbow Six Siege into a free-to-play release. According to the newest blog post on the game, Ubisoft Montreal plans to fully integrate cross-play/cross-progression next month with its newest Operator Solis. This comes along with a reworked ‘Ranked 2.0’ and enhanced anti-cheat & anti-toxicity system that will further improve the experience on the game’s servers. “Players on Xbox and PlayStation platforms will now matchmake together, join team chat together, and group up together. Players on PC and streaming platforms will remain in their own crossplay pool, separate from console players,” Ubisoft elaborates for cross-play. Cross-progression is worded to “unify your inventory of cosmetic items, in-game currency, and other items across all platforms.” Beyond the recent update slated for December 6th, Ubisoft is reaching beyond the traditional gaming platforms. In a previous announcement this past September, Rainbow Six Siege is entering the mobile market. At the time, the closed beta went live for select users to sample what the firm has so far for the game. You can read the full report by heading here. Are you excited lobbies will be bridged across all platforms for Rainbow Six Siege? Rainbow Six Siege is out now for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, PC, Stadia, and Luna. Source: Ubisoft
Latest Statement Reveals Potential Release Window For New Xbox & PlayStation Comes In 2028, New Document Shares
One of the ongoing controversies for the console market is the availability of the newest Xbox & PlayStation hardware. Despite nearly two years passing since the launch of these new consoles, millions of users are still adamantly searching for options to obtain a new console. But, that did not simmer growing discussions for new interactions of these machines. Previously, TCL claimed it could be as early as 2023, but that was soon understood to be untrue. In the past, Microsoft’s Phil Spencer confirmed Microsoft will certainly iterate on the Xbox Series SKUs in the future, but did not elaborate on what is to come. According to a separate report from Insider Gaming, Sony is planning to ship a new line of flagship consoles with no disc drive next year, however, will be compatible with an external disc player which plugs in via USB-C. No to mention PlayStation 6 already being trademarked in the past. From the latest statements of the ongoing U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) investigation on the Microsoft acquisition for Activision Blizzard, new light has been casted on the discussion of new hardware. In that, Microsoft comments that the fall of 2028 is the next time a new console generation is on the way. “The Parties do not dispute that some portion of gamers are likely to re-assess their console ownership at the start of a new generation. But they also note that this is an event that only occurs approximately every eight years. Ineed the next new generation of consoles are not expected to be released before the fall of 2028 at the very earliest,” Microsoft writes in the statement. Additionally, the CMA also injected that “the impact of any foreclosure strategy on Sony may be particularly strong at the launch of the next generation of consoles, when both new and existing users decide which console to buy.” But for now, there is no concrete evidence on what these new system will eventually be – rather the concept is projected to release roughly six years from now. What are you hoping the next Xbox or PlayStation will be? Source: U.K. Competition and Markets Authority
Microsoft Reported To Extend Call Of Duty Multiplatform Release To PlayStation For Ten Years
In the ongoing fight for what is tolerable for Microsoft’s effort to acquire Activision Blizzard for roughly $70 billion, obstacles continue to arise amid the legal battle across the globe. From Sony Interactive Entertainment, and understandably, the PlayStation firm is adamant to block the deal. Even in one instance listed a handful of demands in which it would allow the deal to be processed. Elsewhere, Microsoft Gaming CEO Phil Spencer shared he sent a letter to President & CEO Jim Ryan expressing interest to continue the arrangement between Activision and PlayStation. It was said to be roughly three years. However, Ryan in a separate interview disclosed the attempt from Microsoft to be “inadequate” as a response to its ambitions. According to a new story from The New York Times, Microsoft’s new arrangement to continue shipping Call of Duty on PlayStation is to be for another decade if the acquisition gets approved fully. “The first call Satya and I made after the deal was announced was to the C.E.O. of Sony to say ‘Hey, we’re going to keep Call of Duty on your platform’”, a statement from Spencer shares. It is no secret that Microsoft has ambitions from the deal to fulfill its always hungry Xbox Game Pass. Spencer early on shared his excitement for the deal with the number of unused IP currently vaulted at Activision. Additionally, Spencer separately explained the main focus is the established mobile/PC platforms under the publisher is a large focal point for the buyout. Over the past month, Spencer has contextualized more grasp on the future of Call of Duty. In one statement, he told the plan is to make the IP like Minecraft with Nintendo Switch being included. Another report also indicated that Call of Duty will be on PlayStation as long as the platform stands. You can read the full report by heading here. What are your thoughts on the deal following this new report? Source: The New York Times
