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18/08/2016

Nintendo's annual eShop summer sale is officially underway, but some of the best deals actually come from the standard weekly offerings. The Summer Savings sale is a somewhat limited one, and any comparisons to Steam's equivalent won't be favorable for Nintendo. But given that sales on digital 3DS and Wii U games aren't especially common, this does make for a good opportunity to pick up… [ 308 more words ]

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Nintendo's annual eShop summer sale is officially underway, but some of the best deals actually come from the standard weekly offerings.The Summer Savings sale is a somewhat limited one, and any co...

18/08/2016

An exclusive new clip shared with GameSpot shows a glimpse at the level of detail to be expected from action scenes in the upcoming Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV movie. The featured scene depicts Nyx and Luna attempting to make their way through an airship, with explosions and a large octopus-like monster getting in the way. Check out the visuals in the video, which is embedded above. [ 194 more words ]

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An exclusive new clip shared with GameSpot shows a glimpse at the level of detail to be expected from action scenes in the upcoming Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV movie. The featured scene depicts N...

17/08/2016

Microsoft today announced the various bonuses available for preordering Dead Rising 4, and they may factor into where you decide to buy the game. Dead Rising 4 frustratingly goes the route of having retailer-specific preorder bonuses. That means you'll receive something different depending on where you pick the game up--a prospect that could be a real nuisance for Amazon Prime or Best Buy Gamers Club Unlocked members who are entitled to discounts but find themselves liking what's offered at other stores. [ 187 more words ]

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Microsoft today announced the various bonuses available for preordering Dead Rising 4, and they may factor into where you decide to buy the game.Dead Rising 4 frustratingly goes the route of having...

17/08/2016

New updates have been made to Nintendo's patent featuring a controller with detachable parts, further supporting the rumour that the company's upcoming console, codenamed NX, will feature a more freeform design. As reported on Nintendo Life (via Reddit), the updated patent shows that a D-pad input can be easily added or removed from the top right corner of the controller. [ 183 more words ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/nintendos-nx-controller-could-have-detachable-d-pad-according-to-updated-patents/

New updates have been made to Nintendo's patent featuring a controller with detachable parts, further supporting the rumour that the company's upcoming console, codenamed NX, will feature a more fr...

16/08/2016

It's August 16, which means Xbox Live Gold members can a New Games With Gold titles available now include WWE 2K16 on Xbox One and Beyond Good & Evil HD for Xbox 360. These replace Tumblestone and Spelunky, which were free up until August 15. Note that Beyond Good & Evil HD is playable on Xbox One through backwards compatibility. [ 109 more words ]

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It's August 16, which means Xbox Live Gold members can aNew Games With Gold titles available now include WWE 2K16 on Xbox One and Beyond Good & Evil HD for Xbox 360. These replace Tumblestone a...

15/08/2016

Following the initial reports, Kotaku now has heard from a "number of sources" that Final Fantasy XV is delayed. Additionally, Gamnesia has posted a picture of marketing materials that show the rumored November 29 release date. Kotaku says it has also seen other marketing materials apparently referencing a delay. The GameStop signage will reportedly go up on Monday, August 15, so the delay announcement should come very soon, it seems. [ 241 more words ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/final-fantasy-15-delayed-to-end-of-november-reports/

[UPDATE] Following the initial reports, Kotaku now has heard from a "number of sources" that Final Fantasy XV is delayed. Additionally, Gamnesia has posted a picture of marketing materials that sho...

14/08/2016

The creators of Pokemon Uranium have removed all download links for the game. In a statement posted on the game's website, developers said they have not been personally contacted by Nintendo's lawyers, but are taking the game down out of respect for the rights-holders. Pokemon Uranium reached more than 1.5 million downloads. Here is the full statement: "After receiving more than 1,500,000 downloads of our game, we have been notified of multiple takedown notices from lawyers representing Nintendo of America. [ 419 more words ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/impressive-fan-made-pokemon-rpg-released-after-9-years-update-removed/

[UPDATE] The creators of Pokemon Uranium have removed all download links for the game. In a statement posted on the game's website, developers said they have not been personally contacted by Ninten...

13/08/2016

The Guardian reports today that Kenny Baker, the man who brought Star Wars' R2-D2 to life, has died after a long illness. He was 81. The 3' 8" actor played the iconic droid character in the 1977 original Star Wars film, and reprised the role for The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi, along with the three prequels. [ 142 more words ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/r2-d2-actor-kenny-baker-dies-at-81/

The Guardian reports today that Kenny Baker, the man who brought Star Wars' R2-D2 to life, has died after a long illness. He was 81.The 3' 8" actor played the iconic droid character in the 1977 ori...

12/08/2016

The latest expansion for Grinding Gear Games' role-playing game Path of Exile, Atlas of Worlds, will launch on September 2, the developer revealed today. According to developers, Atlas of Worlds is a reimagining of Path of Exile's current end game. Using the game's map generator and crafting system, players can change the properties of the maps they generate and the content they'll find therein. [ 238 more words ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/heres-when-path-of-exiles-new-expansion-launches/

The latest expansion for Grinding Gear Games' role-playing game Path of Exile, Atlas of Worlds, will launch on September 2, the developer revealed today.According to developers, Atlas of Worlds is ...

12/08/2016

Nordic Games has announced it is rebranding itself as THQ Nordic, in a move that it says "represents a core approach of doing more than 'owning' a highly competitive portfolio of ." In April 2015, Nordic Games acquired a number of THQ's intellectual properties during a bankruptcy auction. These including the Darksiders, Red Faction, and MX vs. ATV… [ 279 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/thq-returns-as-nordic-games-rebrands-has-13-unannounced-titles-in-development/

Nordic Games has announced it is rebranding itself as THQ Nordic, in a move that it says "represents a core approach of doing more than 'owning' a highly competitive portfolio of [intellectual prop...

11/08/2016

The rebooted version of classic 4X game Master of Orion will exit Steam Early Access soon, developer WG Labs announced today. The new Master of Orion launches on August 25 for $30. There will also continue to be the $50 Collector's Edition that's been sold during Early Access. That gets you the three original Master of Orion games in addition to a digital art book, soundtrack, retro ship skins, and exclusive race, the Terran Khanate. [ 200 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/pc-exclusive-master-of-orion-reboot-officially-launches-later-this-month/

The rebooted version of classic 4X game Master of Orion will exit Steam Early Access soon, developer WG Labs announced today.The new Master of Orion launches on August 25 for $30. There will also c...

10/08/2016

All you need to know in order to install and start playing Pokemon Go straight away Nintendo has released the app which has come as a bombshell. Millions of Ios and Android devices’ owners all over the earth have begun chasing for the virtual creatures from the augmented reality. Pokemon Go is officially released only in such countries as the USA, United Kingdom, Canada, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Japan. [ 858 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/all-you-need-to-know-in-order-to-install-and-start-playing-pokemon-go-straight-away/

All you need to know in order to install and start playing Pokemon Go straight away Nintendo has released the app which has come as a bombshell. Millions of Ios and Android devices’ owners all over...

10/08/2016

If you've started playing No Man's Sky, chances are you've quickly ended up with a lot of resources. Planets are densely packed with minerals to mine and collect, and knowing which ones to focus on will make it much easier to plan for future exploration and avoid being stranded without resources. There are also a bunch of elements that are rare and valuable in trade, and you should definitely collect them if you stumble across them in the game. [ 458 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/no-mans-sky-elements-and-resources-guide/

If you've started playing No Man's Sky, chances are you've quickly ended up with a lot of resources. Planets are densely packed with minerals to mine and collect, and knowing which ones to focus on...

09/08/2016

A new Battlefield 1 trailer is coming next week, Electronic Arts has announced. In a blog post, the publisher said this video will contain a "trainload" of new information about the World War I shooter. The use of the world "trainload" is indeed a tease, EA said, though no other details are available. The railway industry played a role in the war, including… [ 243 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/new-battlefield-1-map-being-revealed-next-week-see-teaser-image-here/

A new Battlefield 1 trailer is coming next week, Electronic Arts has announced. In a blog post, the publisher said this video will contain a "trainload" of new information about the World War I sho...

09/08/2016

Following the unexpected leak of No Man's Sky late last week, developer Hello Games released a significant day one patch for the game this morning, effectively pulling the rug out from anyone who got an early start. It resets the state of the game's vast galaxy and all player-made research discoveries. It aggressively rebalances inventory management and the galactic market. In practice, No Man's Sky feels different today than it did yesterday, but in spirit, it remains the same. [ 553 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/no-mans-sky-review-in-progress/

Following the unexpected leak of No Man's Sky late last week, developer Hello Games released a significant day one patch for the game this morning, effectively pulling the rug out from anyone who g...

08/08/2016

After confirming its existence and little else just prior to E3 in June, Sony will officially unveil an upgraded PlayStation 4 at an event in September. That's according to new reports by Gameblog and Vice, both of which state the event is scheduled to take place in New York on Wednesday, September 7. This puts it just before the start of the Tokyo Game Show, which begins on September 15. [ 176 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/ps4-neo-being-unveiled-in-early-september-report/

After confirming its existence and little else just prior to E3 in June, Sony will officially unveil an upgraded PlayStation 4 at an event in September.That's according to new reports by Gameblog a...

08/08/2016

The Middle-Eastern nation of Iran has officially become the first country to ban Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has dominated the consciousness of smartphone users worldwide. According to a report by the BBC, The Iran’s High Council of Virtual Spaces, a governmental online filtering and monitoring agency, has restricted the use of the app due to unspecified "security concerns". [ 179 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/pokemon-go-banned-in-iran-due-to-security-concerns/

The Middle-Eastern nation of Iran has officially become the first country to ban Pokemon Go, the augmented reality smartphone game that has dominated the consciousness of smartphone users worldwide...

07/08/2016

Looking for a new Xbox One? Retailer Best Buy has a pretty good deal you may want to consider. The store is now selling a bundle that includes a 500 GB standard Xbox One (not the new Xbox One S model) and a Sharp 50" LED Smart HDTV for $500. Eligible console options include the Name Your Game, Gears of War Ultimate Edition, and the white Quantum Break version. [ 63 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/get-a-new-xbox-one-with-50-inch-hdtv-and-game-for-500/

Looking for a new Xbox One? Retailer Best Buy has a pretty good deal you may want to consider. The store is now selling a bundle that includes a 500 GB standard Xbox One (not the new Xbox One S mod...

07/08/2016

Tactical strategy game Duelyst is already available on PC through its own launcher, but the free-to-play game is also headed to PS4, Xbox One, Steam, and mobile devices. GameSpot got the opportunity to speak to developer Counterplay Games, who revealed the news alongside a new trailer. Duelyst's gameplay mixes Fire Emblem-like tactical strategy with a card game like Hearthstone. [ 153 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/gorgeous-strategy-game-duelyst-coming-to-ps4-xbox-one-and-steam/

Tactical strategy game Duelyst is already available on PC through its own launcher, but the free-to-play game is also headed to PS4, Xbox One, Steam, and mobile devices. GameSpot got the opportunit...

06/08/2016

Square Enix this week reported earnings for the three-month period ended June 30--and things were looking up. The Japanese publisher saw its revenue rise 21.1 percent to ¥51.2 billion, while operating income jumped by ¥13.1 percent to ¥8.95 billion for the quarter. The company's gaming division, Digital Entertainment, had a number of success stories. First, games for smart devices and PC continued to "show strong performance." As for console games, Dragon Quest Heroes II "made a favorable start," while download sales were "strong." Additionally, back catalog game sales were also described as strong, though Square Enix didn't share any specifics. [ 80 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/with-final-fantasy-15-coming-square-enix-revenue-and-profit-rise/

Square Enix this week reported earnings for the three-month period ended June 30--and things were looking up. The Japanese publisher saw its revenue rise 21.1 percent to ¥51.2 billion, while operat...

06/08/2016

After years of eager anticipation, the release of No Man's Sky is finally upon us. To better acquaint you with the various facets of this upcoming space exploration action-adventure, we've compiled everything you need to know about it below. For more on No Man's Sky, check out our recent stories below, and be sure to check back often as we update this article with our review and more news and features. [ 421 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/no-mans-sky-everything-you-need-to-know/

After years of eager anticipation, the release of No Man's Sky is finally upon us. To better acquaint you with the various facets of this upcoming space exploration action-adventure, we've compiled...

05/08/2016

The upcoming sci-fi sequel Alien: Covenant is now one year from release, and a new video has been released from the production to celebrate. It shows star Katherine Waterston in hypersleep, and was posted on the Alien franchise's official page. Check it out below: Alien: Covenant is directed by Ridley Scott, who helmed the original Alien, plus 2012's sort-of prequel… [ 209 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/alien-covenant-is-now-one-year-away-new-video-released-to-celebrate/

The upcoming sci-fi sequel Alien: Covenant is now one year from release, and a new video has been released from the production to celebrate. It shows star Katherine Waterston in hypersleep, and was...

05/08/2016

Mobius Final Fantasy is out now on iOS and Android devices. Mobius isn't like other mobile Final Fantasy games, in that it features a brand new story penned by Kazushige Nojima, the writer behind Final Fantasy VII and Final Fantasy X. Mobius Final Fantasy's story synopsis makes it sound like a pretty standard JRPG adventure full of prophecies and chosen ones. [ 187 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/brand-new-final-fantasy-game-out-now-for-free-on-mobile/

Mobius Final Fantasy is out now on iOS and Android devices. Mobius isn't like other mobile Final Fantasy games, in that it features a brand new story penned by Kazushige Nojima, the writer behind F...

04/08/2016

In addition to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WIld, Nintendo will release a new Mario and Pokemon game for the NX within the six months after its launch, a new report has claimed. Citing "sources close to Nintendo," MCV reports that the platform holder is determined to get the NX off to a strong start. To do this, Nintendo plans to have it's biggest first-party franchises available around launch. [ 262 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/mario-pokemon-zelda-nx-will-release-within-six-months-of-launch-report/

In addition to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WIld, Nintendo will release a new Mario and Pokemon game for the NX within the six months after its launch, a new report has claimed.Citing "source...

03/08/2016

We recently attended a press conference with the cast of Su***de Squad in New York. You can read our review of the film here. The cast and crew faced off against the press seated next to a replica of the Harley Quinn's prison cell in the movie. As Will Smith (Deadshot) put it, "I've never been to a press conference like this." [ 856 more words. ]

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We recently attended a press conference with the cast of Su***de Squad in New York. You can read our review of the film here. The cast and crew faced off against the press seated next to a replica ...

03/08/2016

A Season Pass for Final Fantasy 15 has been listed on the North American and Japanese PlayStation Stores, revealing details on the extra content that will be available for Square Enix's RPG. Although it hasn't been revealed how much the DLCs cost individually, or even what they include, their names allow for some educating guesses. At least three of the DLCs seem to be story episodes based around Ignis, Gladio, and Prompto, three of the games main characters. [ 165 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/heres-what-final-fantasy-15s-season-pass-includes/

A Season Pass for Final Fantasy 15 has been listed on the North American and Japanese PlayStation Stores, revealing details on the extra content that will be available for Square Enix's RPG.Althoug...

02/08/2016

Activision revealed at Comic-Con in July that it would be re-releasing Marvel Ultimate Alliance and its sequel for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and last week those games were released. Unfortunately, they didn't sport the type of graphical improvements players hoped for given their price tags ($40 each or $60 in a bundle). More importantly, they were also broken in a number of ways, a subject Activision has finally commented on after a week of silence. [ 421 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/marvel-ultimate-alliance-games-troubled-ports-are-being-fixed/

Activision revealed at Comic-Con in July that it would be re-releasing Marvel Ultimate Alliance and its sequel for PS4, Xbox One, PC, and last week those games were released. Unfortunately, they di...

02/08/2016

It was nine o'clock on a Wednesday night and dense crowds of people had gathered in a public park. The low rumble of casual conversation could be heard throughout, punctuated every ten minutes with a loud, excited cry of "Oh my god!" It was not a festival. There was no special event happening. Hundreds of people had flocked to an otherwise ordinary park for the sole purpose of playing… [ 1156 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/how-pokemon-go-nearly-destroyed-a-quiet-suburb/

It was nine o'clock on a Wednesday night and dense crowds of people had gathered in a public park. The low rumble of casual conversation could be heard throughout, punctuated every ten minutes with...

01/08/2016

Rainbow Six Siege launched last year and was the first game in the Rainbow Six series since 2008, when Vegas 2 was released. However, it wasn't always meant to be that way: You might remember Rainbow Six: Patriots' intriguing, narrative-focused trailer that Ubisoft released back in 2011. But Patriots was canceled in early 2013 in favor of a different reboot of the series. [ 670 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/rainbow-six-siege-dev-canceled-patriots-to-focus-on-competitive-multiplayer/

Rainbow Six Siege launched last year and was the first game in the Rainbow Six series since 2008, when Vegas 2 was released. However, it wasn't always meant to be that way: You might remember Rainb...

31/07/2016

There was a time not long ago when Call of Duty co-developer Treyarch was referred to, somewhat dismissively, as the B-team. For years it struggled to escape the shadow cast by Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, a game that fundamentally altered online multiplayer forever and cemented creator Infinity Ward's status as the series' rightful custodian. Treyarch's immediate follow-up to Modern Warfare, … [ 1547 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/call-of-duty-zombies-an-oral-history-of-the-unlikely-undead-phenomenon/

There was a time not long ago when Call of Duty co-developer Treyarch was referred to, somewhat dismissively, as the B-team. For years it struggled to escape the shadow cast by Call of Duty 4: Mode...

30/07/2016

No Man's Sky allows players to affect planets in ways that subsequent visitors can see. You will, however, have to alter a planet a lot for the changes to be saved to the game's server. Developer Hello Games has implied that you'll need to do something drastic, like perhaps full-on terraforming or wiping out entire species. Even though we can only speculate about this mechic at this point, it both worries and intrigues me. [ 1117 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/the-consequences-of-no-mans-sky-will-players-destroy-or-preserve-the-universe/

No Man's Sky allows players to affect planets in ways that subsequent visitors can see. You will, however, have to alter a planet a lot for the changes to be saved to the game's server. Developer H...

30/07/2016

After months of anticipation, Pokemon Go is finally out now across various regions. With the popularity of the app skyrocketing, it's clear that a new phenomenon has begun. To better acquaint you with the app, we've compiled below everything you need to know about it. For more on Pokemon Go, check out our recent news stories below, and be sure to check back as we update this article with more news and features. [ 752 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/pokemon-go-everything-you-need-to-know/

After months of anticipation, Pokemon Go is finally out now across various regions. With the popularity of the app skyrocketing, it's clear that a new phenomenon has begun. To better acquaint you w...

29/07/2016

Anyone in the United States who purchased a GTX 970 may be eligible for a $30 payout from Nvidia, thanks to a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit. Last year, a series of lawsuits were filed against Nvidia and Nvidia card manufacturers over what amounts to false advertising. (The lawsuits were then consolidated into one in March 2015). The main issue raised in the lawsuit was that the GTX 970, advertised as having 4 GB of VRAM, in fact does not--at least not exactly. [ 267 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/did-you-buy-a-gtx-970-nvidia-owes-you-30-if-you-live-in-the-us/

Anyone in the United States who purchased a GTX 970 may be eligible for a $30 payout from Nvidia, thanks to a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit.Last year, a series of lawsuits were file...

29/07/2016

The Doom series was revitalized this year with a great installment in the long-running first-person shooter series. Building off this resurgence in Doom's popularity, there's now a Doom board game on its way. Developed by Fantasy Fight Games, the board game is described as a "tactical combat experience" and will be playable by two to five players. It's based on this year's Doom game, and you'll pick to play as either demons or marines. [ 209 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/doom-board-game-lets-you-play-as-the-demons/

The Doom series was revitalized this year with a great installment in the long-running first-person shooter series. Building off this resurgence in Doom's popularity, there's now a Doom board game ...

28/07/2016

Update: Two key details have now been shared through a press release: Darksiders Warmastered Edition releases on October 25 for $20. It also mentions the PC version includes 4K support and "additional video options." Original Story: After a leak earlier this week, publisher Nordic Games' website reveals that Darksiders is getting remastered. Called Darksiders Warmastered Edition, the game is coming to… [ 136 more words. ]

http://gamesdailynews.com/darksiders-remaster-coming-to-ps4-xbox-one-pc-and-wii-u-update/

Update: Two key details have now been shared through a press release: Darksiders Warmastered Edition releases on October 25 for $20. It also mentions the PC version includes 4K support and "additio...

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