Launching tomorrow at 7:00pm Pacific I’m not usually one for capture the flag, and I’ve stayed away fromSplatoon‘s ranked battles for the most part, but I’m loving the look of the upcomingRainmaker mode. Teams compete to shatter the Rainmaker’s shields, then snag it and swim toward the enemy base. What’s the twist? The coveted object is actually a weapon that fires ink like an Inkzooka. It can be charged, too....
Including crafting Fallout Shelterhas been out for almost nine months, but it’s just now getting its largest update ever. That’s probably a good thing for the people who are still playing virtual vault overseer. A little shake-up has to be widely welcomed by now. The biggest addition toFallout Shelteris a crafting system. Junk can be turned into items through the weapon and armor crafting rooms. Also, there’s now a fifth card in lunchboxes (junk) that should make for more frequent item-making....
Okay,today’s Nintendo Directwas pretty cool, but the fun isn’t over for RPG fans. And on a day that saw an update for theSuper Mario RPGremakeand aPaper Mario: The Thousand-Year Doorannouncement, that’s saying something. Square Enix has released a demo for the upcomingDragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Princefor Nintendo Switch,which you can download right nowon the eShop. Funnily enough, this appears to have had no English announcement of any kind. It just kind of appeared, with the assumption that RPG turbo nerds like me would just notice regardless....
In an interview withGamespot, Kerberos CEO and lead designer Martin Cirulis went in-depth about the changes in the upcomingSword of the Stars II: Lords of Winter. Set 100 years later at a time of galactic empires, the sequel to the pretty well-received 4X game and its expansions features a new race that is a hybrid faction with access to both Lords and Zuul technology. Ships no longer have a “simple hit points,” but instead will have a separate “2D armor matrix” and an internal structure....
I tried to be clever by combining three headlines into one headline. Then, I tried to make my humor visible by creating a clever photoshop of my stupid joke. By the time I finished, I realized that none of it was funny. I decided to use this non-funny headline and picture anyway, just for the sake of irony. Anyway, here are some links to some cool stories. We’ve got the usual round up of Podtoid, the DTOID show, some reviews, previews, and videos for your enjoyment....
Still not available individually at the moment Now that we know theModern Warfare Remastermust be purchased throughInfinite Warfare‘s$80 and above editions (for now), our expectations can be tempered a bit. I have to say though, based on these screens, it looks like a legitimate effort and not just a cash grab. That must be why there’s only 10 maps included instead of all of them. What’s next? AWorld at Warremaster with Sledgehammer’sCall of Dutynext year?...
Comic Jumperhas been out long enough that it’s probably about time for Twisted Pixel to tease it’s next game, right? I mean, they’ve got five kids to feed. If a new countdown onthe studio’s websiteis any indication, we’ll be hearing an announcement early next month. We’re told to check back in on Thursday, December 2. GameTrailers TV airs at 1:00 AM, and that’s when the surprise will be revealed. Until then, it sounds like there might be a few hints here or there, so be sure to occasionally give the Twisted Pixel site a glance if you’re eager to find out more....
Organizers say it’s been 100 days with zero demands met Current and former Ubisoft workers, gathered under the banner of “ABetterUbisoft,” have put together an open petition. The form is open to anyone who supports the ABetterUbisoft campaign to sign, after 100 days have passed without Ubisoft leadership addressing previously issued demands. Ubisoft employees hadpreviously signed a letterto their leadership, calling for “real, fundamental changes” both within the company and across the industry....
Following the news thatDestiny 2developer Bungie hadeliminated 220 staff and over 100 more are being absorbed by Sony, players have been looking for another game to play.Warframeplayers have seen something similar happen with other MMOs, and the community is welcomingDestiny 2‘s with open arms. TheDestiny 2community was shaken by news of these layoffs because the game’s latest expansion,The Final Shape, and its follow-upEpisode Echoescontentare widely considered to be the best for story and gameplay the title has had in years....
Warzoneplayers spend most of their energy looting for killstreaks, ammo, and money, but often overlook armor plate carriers which are actually extremely useful. Raven Software reworked how perks work inModern Warfare 3’siteration ofWarzone. Players can choose a pre-set or custom perk package that activates when a loadout is picked up. In addition to five default perks and the ability to loot perks, the devs also made Tempered a perk, after only being a plate carrier in the previous title....
It’s going to be a spicy holiday As anyone with kids knows; your piles of Christmas gifts begin to shrink over time. My family wasn’t perfect, but Christmas was. My mom knew exactly how to make that day memorable, to the point where I’ve practically memorized every gift and kind act she made throughout my entire childhood (shoutout toZen: Intergalactic NinjaandToxic CrusadersNES, two rockin’ obscure parental picks). That’s the philosophy I want to pass on to my daughter: to channel my Christmas spirit into her experience as she grows....
In light of the Mirror’s Edge kerfluffle Earlier this week, the increasingly-homeless-looking Steven Hansen wrote up apreviewfor DICE’s upcomingMirror’s Edge Catalyst. He briefly mentioned that new skills have to be unlocked. “An upgrade tree? Why?” Steven asked, rhetorically. “You have to unlock the quick turn, leg tuck, and roll!” Denizens of the internet cried foul at the idea of having to earn points to be able to lift your legs a bit higher when jumping over obstacles....
Enshroudedcontinues to get new content in early access, and the release window for the new Thralls of Twilight update has been announced. The new content was revealed as part of theTriple-i Initiative, and it includes a fair bit of new content for the players. The trailer showcased some contents of the new update, and there are some exciting elements in the mix. In case you missed it, we’ll provide you with all the necessary information forEnshrouded‘s next big update and why you should be excited about it....
