Gaming Ride Home
The latest video game news, hosted by Kyle Hilliard daily at 5pm ET. 15 minutes and you're up to date.
Fri, August 28, 2020
Fri. 08/28 - The final episode of Gaming Ride Home
It’s the final episode of Gaming Ride Home and Kyle can't thank you enough for tuning in and giving the show a shot. He shares some ideas he never got around to during the show and reads some e-mails and comments from listeners. In terms of video games news today, Sony has a lottery set up for PS5 pre-orders and it sounds like it will be releasing in November, and Gamescom shares new Dragon Age, Ratchet & Clank details, and more. Links: Register for an opportunity to be one of the first to pre-order your PS5 console from PlayStation (playstation.com) Gamescom: Opening Night Live 2020 (YouTube) The next DRAGON AGE: Behind the scenes at BioWare (YouTube) Follow Kyle on Twitter Follow Kyle on Twitch Follow Kyle on YouTube Follow MinnMax See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 27, 2020
Thu. 08/27 - Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gets a PlayStation 5 trailer and Control AWE DLC impressions
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War gets a proper, PlayStation 5 gameplay trailer, a live action Resident Evil show is coming to Netflix, you can now play as all kinds of Marvel characters like She Hulk and Wolverine in Fortnite, and I played the Alan Wake Control DLC and have some impressions for you. Links: Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War - Reveal Trailer (YouTube) @NXOnNetflix’s tweet about the Resident Evil show Resident Evil Netflix series announced and here are the first story details (GamesRadar) Nexus War Launch Trailer for Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 4 (YouTube) Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 4 Battle Pass Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Remastered Edition on the eShop Moon on the eShop Surgeon Simulator 2 on Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, August 26, 2020
Wed. 08/26 - Nintendo drops a surprise third-party Direct and next-gen games will probably be $70
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there. Nintendo shared a surprise Direct this morning focusing on third-party publishers, there is more evidence that next-gen games are probably going to cost $70, Oculus seems to be rebranding, and The Sinking City’s developer is butting heads with its publisher which has lead to the game being delisted. Links: Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | August 2020 (YouTube) @shinobi602’s tweet about Call of Duty pricing Xbox store listing for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Introducing the new Facebook Reality Labs, plus save the date for Facebook Connect on September 16 (tech.fb.com) The Sinking City is Being Delisted. Here’s Why (frogwares.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, August 25, 2020
Tue. 08/25 - Apple blocks Fortnite, but not Unreal and Joel Moore joins to talk Gaming Ride Home's music
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there. The court rules that Apple can still block Fortnite from the App Store, but not Unreal Engine, and musician Joel Moore joins the show to talk to about making all the music for Gaming Ride Home. Links: Apple Defeats Epic’s Effort to Restore Fortnite on App Store (Bloomberg) No Straight Roads on the eShop Street Power Soccer on the eShop Descenders on the PlayStation Store Vagranaut on Bandcamp See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, August 24, 2020
Mon. 08/24 - Gotham Knights doesn't have Batman in it and Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League is self-explanatory
It’s the last week of Gaming Ride Home, and I apologize if that news has caught you off guard. I would recommend listening to the beginning of the Friday August 21 episode for more details there. Gotham Knights is officially a game and developer WB Montreal showed a detailed trailer and lots of gameplay, we learned a whole lot more about Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game, and Marvel’s Thor appears to be making his way to Fortnite. Links: Gotham Knights trailer Gotham Knights gameplay Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League trailer @FortniteGame’s tweet about the next season See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, August 21, 2020
Fri. 08/21 - Game Ride Home is coming to a close and the next Call of Duty has a subtitle
The Gaming Ride Home podcast is, unfortunately, coming to an end. Next week will be the final week of episodes, but it has been a great ride! The next Call of Duty has an official subtitle and it’s the subtitle we all assumed it would be, Remedy and 505 Games offer some additional explanation about its decision to not give Control a free next-gen update. Links: @Treyarch’s tweet about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Know Your History | Official Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Trailer (YouTube) Control Ultimate Edition – An Explanation (controlgame.com) Inmost on the eShop Aokana - Four Rhythms Across the Blue on the eShop New Super Lucky's Tale on the Xbox store Crysis: Remastered release date trailer (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 20, 2020
Thu. 08/20 - Steve Bannon's arrest has tertiary ties to video games and Rocksteady responds to sexual harassment allegations
Kingdoms of Amalur’s original developer’s former CEO is wrapped up in a laundering scheme related to raising money to build a US/Mexico border wall, Rocksteady responds to sexual harassment allegations, Valve is going to be lenient with Microsoft Flight Simulator refunds, Marvel's Avengers is getting an open beta this weekend, and Battletoads is out today. Links: Steve Bannon Arrested In Scheme To Raise Money For Trump's Border Wall (npr.org) @IsaacDovere’s tweet about Curt Schilling’s involvement in the Build the Wall PAC @RocksteadyGames’ tweet responding to sexual harassment issues Valve says the time it takes to download Microsoft Flight Simulator won't affect refund requests (PC Gamer) Play For Free As Earth's Mightiest Heroes This Weekend In The Marvel's Avengers Open Beta (press.na.square-enix.com) Battletoads Review – This reboot of the legendarily unfair beat 'em up is toadally radical (IGN) Review: Battletoads (destructoid) Battletoads Review – A Shallow Swamp (Game Informer) Danganronpa 2: Goodbye Despair Anniversary Edition on the Google Play Store Griefhelm on Steam Pastel: Blind Karma on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-
Wed, August 19, 2020
Wed. 08/19 - A Prince of Persia Remake may be on the way and Oculus will require a Facebook account soon
A remake of Prince of Persia may be coming later this year, Oculus will require a Facebook account soon, Rockstar producer, writer, and actor Lazlow Jones has left the company, Deathloop has been delayed, and some kind of shooter MMO based in the Alien universe is in the works. Links: @KenXyro’s tweet about Prince of Persia Remake Prince of Persia Remake on max.com @iyagovos’ tweet about a previously Prince of Persia Remake rumor report @jasonschreier’s tweet about the Prince of Persia Remake @Oculus’ tweet about requiring Facebook A Single Way to Log Into Oculus and Unlock Social Features (oculus.com) @corybarlog’s tweet about Oculus requiring Facebook integration GTA radio host Lazlow leaves Rockstar (PC Gamer) @deathloop’s tweet about the game’s delay See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, August 18, 2020
Tue. 08/18 - Untitled Goose Game is getting co-op and Apple is trying to block the Unreal Engine
Untitled Goose Game is getting co-op and Hades is coming to Switch according to Nintendo’s IndieWorld showcase, Apple is blocking Unreal Engine on the App Store in retaliation to Epic, and the Batman: Arkham series developer is being accused of sexual harassment issues. Links: Indie World Showcase 8.18.2020 - Nintendo Switch (YouTube) Epic Asks Court To Prevent Apple From Blocking Fortnite And The Unreal Engine (Kotaku) Games firm Rocksteady accused of inaction over staff harassment (theguardian.com) Mortal Shell Review – Dark Souls For The Rest Of Us (GameSpot) Mortal Shell review - A budget Soulslike that still packs a punch (PC Gamer) Rogue Legacy 2 on Steam Pathfinder: Kingmaker on the Xbox Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, August 17, 2020
Mon. 08/17 - Nintendo is holding an IndieWorld showcase tomorrow and Ghost of Tsushima is getting multiplayer
Nintendo is holding an indie world showcase tomorrow, Ghost of Tsushima is getting a surprise co-op mode, Master Roshi is coming to Dragon Ball FighterZ, the Persona 5 anime looks like it is coming to Funimation’s streaming service, and Microsoft Flight Simulator reviews are very positive. Links: @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about the IndieWorld showcase Ghost of Tsushima: Legends coming to PS4 Fall 2020 (blog.playstation.com) DRAGONBALL FighterZ – Master Roshi Announcement Trailer (YouTube) @Funimation’s tweet about the Persona 5 anime Persona 5's Anime Is Finally Getting A $300 English Dub (Kotaku) Microsoft Flight Simulator Review – You are now free to move about the planet (IGN) @BeatSaber’s tweet about the new Linkin Park music pack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, August 14, 2020
Fri. 08/14 - Fortnite's creator is suing Apple and Google
Epic is going head to head with both Apple and Google and the mobile version of Fortnite is being held hostage as a result, we will learn more about WB Montreal’s game at DC Fandome, Rocksteady’s Suicide Squad game appears to have a subtitle. Links: App Store war: Apple, Google delete Fortnite after Epic Games adds direct payment (venturebeat.com) Nineteen Eighty-Fortnite - #FreeFortnite (YouTube) DS Fandome schedule Batman: The Court of Owls - Max Spoilers (YouTube) EA Sports UFC 4 Review – Sticking to the game plan (IGN) UFC 4 Review – Another Worthy Title Defense (Game Informer) The Last of Us Part II - Grounded Update Trailer | PS4 (YouTube) Milky Way Prince – The Vampire Star | Launch Trailer (YouTube) An Update on Deliver Us The Moon for Switch (wiredproductions.com) @bryanleeomalley’s tweet about the Scott Pilgrim game See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 13, 2020
Thu. 08/13 - Xbox Series X is launching in November
The Xbox Series X is releasing in November, but we still don’t know the exact release date, THQ Nordic’s parent company, Embracer Group, acquired a bunch of studios including 4A Games the developer behind the Metro series, and Fall Guys continues to take over the world. Links: Xbox Series X Launches this November with Thousands of Games Spanning Four Generations (news.xbox.com) Embracer Group acquires 4A Games (embracer.com) @DarkDetectiveNL’s tweet about 4A Games’ history Fall Guys on Gamstat.com @FallGuysGame’s tweet about the Team Fortress crossover Fall Guys Designer Reveals Future Roadmap - MinnMax Interview (YouTube) @FallGuysGame’s tweet about the latest update Collar X Malice -Unlimited- on the eShop A Total War Saga: Troy on the Epic Games Store @ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley bed moving tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, August 12, 2020
Wed. 08/12 - Halo Infinite has been delayed
Halo Infinite has been delayed into 2021, Control is getting a PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, but it won’t be a free upgrade if you currently own the game, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell is coming to Rainbow Six Siege, and Dante from Devil May Cry will be in the upcoming remake of Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne as DLC. Links: @Halo’s tweet about Halo Infinite’s delay Introducing Control Ultimate Edition (controlgame.com) Rainbow Six Siege: Operation Shadow Legacy Reveal Trailer | Ubisoft (YouTube) Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster DLC ‘Maniax Pack’ announced, adds Dante from Devil May Cry (Gematsu) Metamorphosis on the eShop Volta-X on the eShop Dead Cells: Barrels o' Fun Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) Second Extinction - Welcome to the War Effort (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, August 11, 2020
Tue. 08/11 - The Series S may be a cheaper less powerful next-gen Xbox and Injustice 3 may be in development
The Xbox Series S is a potentially cheaper and less powerful version of the Xbox Series X, Injustice 3 2ith Watchmen characters might be in development, and longtime Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono is leaving Capcom. Links: Microsoft’s new Xbox Series S console confirmed in leaked controller packaging (The Verge) @Bosslogic’s Injustice 3 tweet DC Comics, DC Universe Hit By Major Layoffs (hollywoodreporter.com) @Yoshi_OnoChin’s tweet about departing Capcom Hyper Scape on the PlayStation Store Willy Morgan and the Curse of Bone Town on Steam @VtM_Bloodlines’ tweet about Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines 2’s delay Infini on the eShop Information about the Infini charity DLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, August 10, 2020
Mon. 08/10 - CD Projekt Red details Cyberpunk 2077's classes, music, and guns
CD Projekt Red details the classes, music, and guns of Cyberpunk 2077, The Last of Us Part II is getting a harder difficulty and a permadeath mode, Final Fantasy VII Remake and Fall Guys are both selling very well, and Warner Media might be reconsidering the sale of its video game division. Links: Cyberpunk 2077 — Night City Wire: Episode 2 (YouTube) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Do51eJowSyg The Last of Us Part 2 getting permadeath, Grounded difficulty in new update (Polygon) - https://www.polygon.com/2020/8/10/21362263/the-last-of-us-part-2-grounded-difficulty-dlc-permadeath-mode-trophy @FallGuysGame’s tweet about sales - https://twitter.com/FallGuysGame/status/1292832566958084097 WarnerMedia’s Jason Kilar On New Structure, Layoffs & Future Of HBO Max, Theatrical Distribution & Linear TV (Deadline) - https://deadline.com/2020/08/warnermedia-jason-kilar-new-structure-layoffs-future-hbo-max-theatrical-distribution-linear-tv-tenet-1203007840/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, August 07, 2020
Fri. 08/07 - Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game and Sony showed off lots of PS5 gameplay
Rocksteady, the studio behind Batman: Arkham Asylum, City, and Knight, are making a Suicide Squad game and Sony’s State of Play presentation showed gameplay for games like Crash 4, The Pathless, Spelunky 2, Bugsnax, and more and they also announced a remaster of Braid and that the recent Hitman trilogy will soon be playable in VR. Links: @RocksteadyGames’ tweet about Suicide Squad State of Play | August 6th 2020 (YouTube) @calibrono’s tweet about Aeon Must Die @FocusHome’s tweet about Aeon Must Die See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, August 06, 2020
Thu. 08/06 - Microsoft pauses iOS xCloud plans and Final Fantasy VII HD is coming to Game Pass this month
xCloud, Microsoft’s game streaming service, is not coming to iOS devices, at least not near the planned launch, Darksiders Genesis, the original Final Fantasy VII, and more are coming to Game Pass, and Microsoft celebrates games leaving the subscription service with a weird song, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate added a new minor stage with the latest update, and Epic Games Store is experimenting with a free, weekly, video game sitcom. Links: Microsoft cuts xCloud iOS testing early as its future on Apple devices remains unclear (theverge.com) Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: The Dark Pictures: Man of Medan, Final Fantasy VII HD, Darksiders: Genesis, and More (news.xbox.com) Where the Water Tastes Like Wine Postmortem (medium.com) Software update available: Ver. 8.1.0 (Nintendo.net) 3 out 10 on Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, August 05, 2020
Wed. 08/05 - Konami lowers Silent Hill expectations and Pikmin 3 is coming to Switch
Konami calms fervor surrounding Silent Hill rumors, while also establishing a new official Silent Hill twitter account, the Xbox digital storefront is getting overhauled, Pikmin 3 is coming to Switch, and Activision has confirmed that Treyarch and Raven Software are making the next Call of Duty. Links: Konami tells fans to go "easy" on Silent Hill rumours but then links to a new "official" Twitter account (GamesRadar) A New Microsoft Store Experience is Coming to Xbox Insiders (news.xbox.com) @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Pikmin 3 Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® & Warzone - Official Season Five Trailer (YouTube) Call of Duty 2020 dev confirmed as Treyarch, further suggesting it's a Black Ops game (techradar.com) GWENT: The Witcher Card Game | Journey #2 Launch Trailer (YouTuber) West of Dead on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, August 04, 2020
Tue. 08/04 - Spider-Man is exclusive to the PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers
Spider-Man will be exclusive to the PlayStation version of Marvel’s Avengers. It’s no longer rumor. Blizzard employees are frustrated over pay disparities, Microsoft’s game streaming service launches in September, Halo Infinite’s multiplayer will be free-to-play, and Fall Guys is out today. Links: Spider-Man Coming to Marvel’s Avengers Exclusively on PlayStation (blog.playstation.com) Blizzard Workers Share Salaries in Revolt Over Wage Disparities (Bloomberg) @jasonschreier’s tweet about the Blizzard CEO’s salary Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Delivers 100+ Games Directly to Your Mobile Device Beginning September 15 (news.xbox.com) @Halo’s tweet about Halo Infinite multiplayer Skully – Launch Trailer | Available Now! (YouTube) Hellbound on Steam Relicta – Launch Trailer (YouTube) Spitlings Release Trailer (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, August 03, 2020
Mon. 08/03 - PS4 accessories will work on PS5, but not for playing PS5 games
Sony answers some questions about PlayStation 5 compatibility regarding PlayStation 4 accessories and sets a date for an upcoming State of Play presentation. Rumors are pointing toward Spider-Man potentially being a PlayStation exclusive for the upcoming Marvel’s Avengers, a new Leisure Suit Larry has been announces, and Microsoft is probably going to buy TikTok. Links: PlayStation 5: Answering your questions on compatible PS4 peripherals & accessories (blog.playstation.com) Avengers’ Spider-Man will be exclusive to PlayStation, according to a pulled retail listing (videogameschronicle.com) @Andrew_Reiner’s tweet about Spider-Man in Marvel’s Avengers @PlayStation’s tweet about this week’s State of Play State of Play returns this Thursday, August 6 (blog.playstation.com) Leisure Suit Larry - Wet Dreams Dry Twice on Steam Microsoft to continue discussions on potential TikTok purchase in the United States (blogs.microsoft.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 31, 2020
Fri. 07/31 - Splinter Cell is getting a Netflix anime adaptation and Battletoads has a release date
A Splinter Cell anime is coming to Netflix, the house chooses not to pass a bill that would prevent the military from recruiting on twitch, Battletoads has a release date, and the Tony Hawk remake’s soundtrack is growing. Links: ‘Splinter Cell’ Anime Series From ‘John Wick’ Writer Derek Kolstad Set at Netflix (Variety) After impassioned speech, AOC’s ban on US military recruiting via Twitch fails House vote (theverge.com) @AOC’s tweet about congress and Twitch Battletoads - Official Release Date Trailer (YouTube) Anthrax, Suicidal Tendencies Tracks Will Be In Tony Hawk Remasters After All (Kotaku) Monster Crown on Steam Swim Out Is Now Available For Xbox One (majornelson.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 30, 2020
Thu. 07/30 - Animal Crossing adds bad luck and Valve's Gabe Newell prefers Xbox Series X
Animal Crossing adds luck to the game which may have larger implications regarding the game’s future, Valve boss Gabe Newell says he prefers Xbox Series X over PlayStation 5, and CD Projekt Red warns against clicking links in e-mails about a Cyberpunk 2077 beta. Links: Looks like Animal Crossing is about to get a luck system (Polygon) PS5 or Series X? Gabe Newell picks next-gen Xbox over PlayStation (cnet.com) Liberated on Steam Yakuza Kiwami 2 Is Now Available For Xbox One And Windows 10 (And Included With Xbox Game Pass) (majornelson.com) Hellpoint on Steam Fight Crab on Steam @CyberpunkGame’s tweet alering people to fake beta invites See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 29, 2020
Wed. 07/29 - Ori's creators are making a new IP action RPG with Private Division and Sekiro is getting an update
The studio behind the Ori games are working on an action RPG in a new, original IP with Private Division, the director behind the Yakuza series has nice things to say about Ghost of Tsushima, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is getting a free update in October. Links: Private Division Teams Up with Moon Studios, League of Geeks, and Roll7 on Upcoming New Games (take2games.com) @moongamestudios’ tweet about its next game @PrivateDivision’s tweet about Moon Studios’ new IP Yakuza Director Praises Ghost of Tsushima, Says Japan Should've Made It (Kotaku) Ghost of Tsushima, Kurosawa, and the political myth of the samurai (Polygon) Blightbound on Steam Psychonauts on Xbox Live @sekirothegame’s tweet about its October update See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, July 28, 2020
Tue. 07/28 - A Nintendo leak surfaces all kinds of information about classic games and Ubisoft canceled a King Arthur game
A massive Nintendo leak has surfaced all kinds of behind-the-scenes Nintendo oddities, Ubisoft cancelled a King Arthur game, you will be able to back up your Animal Crossing save soon, but you still can’t transfer it, and Cuphead surprise released on PlayStation 4 today. Links: Huge Nintendo 'Gigaleak' Reveals Tons Of SNES & N64 Secrets, Like Luigi In Mario 64 (Kotaku) Ubisoft’s Planned King Arthur Game Was Nixed by Ex-Creative Head (Bloomberg) Animal Crossing is finally getting island save backups (Polygon) A great slam and then some — Cuphead is out today on PS4 (blog.playstation.com) Lost Wing on the PlayStation Store Maid of Sker on Steam Othercide on Steam Skater XL on Steam Terrorarium on Steam Ageless on the eShop Samurai Shodown NeoGeo Collection out today on PS4 (blog.playstation.com) Ghost of Tsushima: Patch 1.05 Details (suckerpunch.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, July 27, 2020
Mon. 07/27 - Black Ops Cold War is rumored to be the next Call of Duty subtitle and Persona 5 Scramble is coming to America
Rumor points to the next Call of Duty being subtitled Black Ops Cold War, Persona 5 Scramble has finally been confirmed for a North American release, The Witcher is getting a spin-off series that will also be live-action, Hideo Kojima will be a judge at the Venice Film festival and might be working on a horror video game, and Fall Guys is going to be a PlayStation Plus game. Links: Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War Revealed Through Doritos Promo (modernwarzone.com) Persona 5 Scramble: The Phantom Strikers Planned Western Release Confirmed in Koei Tecmo Financial Report (personacentral.com) @nxonnetflix’s tweet about a new Witcher series Hideo Kojima will be part of the jury of the Venice film exhibition (pdvg.it) Hideo Kojima in Talks With Junji Ito About Working on a New Horror Game (comicbook.com) PS Plus games for August announced (blog.playstation.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 24, 2020
Fri. 07/24 - Ghost of Tsushima is selling well and G4TV teases a return
Ghost of Tsushima is the PlayStation 4’s fastest selling first-party original IP, the video game television network G4 is teasing a return, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie sequel has a 2022 release date, a Tetris biopic is in the works, and the creators of Sonic the Hedgehog are teaming up for a new video game. Links: @PlayStation’s tweet about Ghost of Tsushima sales G4 Teases a Return in Some Form (IGN) ‘A Quiet Place 2,’ ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Delayed Until 2021 (Variety) Tetris Movie Locks Down Taron Egerton in the Lead (movieweb.com) Blightbound on Steam The creators of Sonic are making a theatrical action game for Xbox Series X (The Verge) Dragon Quest XI S Is Coming To Xbox One And PC (Game Informer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 23, 2020
Thu. 07/23 - Microsoft announces a new Fable, shows Halo Infinite gameplay, and lots more
Microsoft shows Halo Infinite campaign gameplay, shares all kinds of Xbox Series X and Game Pass announcements, and announces Stalker 2 and a new Fable. Links: Xbox Series X - Xbox Games Showcase - Games Announce Trailer (YouTube) Carrion on the eShop Crysis Remastered is out on the eShop Röki on Steam Dying Light Receiving Hellraid DLC This Summer (Game Informer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 22, 2020
Wed. 07/22 - Rocket League is going free-to-play and Xbox shares Halo Infinite's box art
Rocket League is going free to play, we will definitely learn more about Halo Infinite’s campaign tomorrow, as we as some kind of new Square Enix action game, Mafia: Definitive Edition is a more substantial remake than we realized, and you can now play and create in VR in Dreams. Links: Rocket League going free-to-play, new players will have to get it on the Epic Store (PC Gamer) @xbox’s tweet about Halo Infinite @Nibellion’s tweet about Balan Company Mafia: Definitive Edition Gameplay Revealed, Developer Gives New Remake Details (IGN) Creaks on the eShop Dreams VR - v2.15/2.16 (docs.indreams.me) @ReptileGames’ tweet about Bomb Rush Cyberfunk MyNewSoundtrack’s YouTube channel See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, July 21, 2020
Tue. 07/21 - Bloomberg dives deep into Ubisoft's internal issues and the Assassin's Creeds that could have been
Bloomberg shares a big, in depth article detailing the internal issues and shake-ups that have been affecting Ubisoft, more than 70 Xbox One games received demos today, and The Nagasaki Prefecture and Tsushima Island tourism associations have a website dedicated to Ghost of Tsushima. Links: @jasonschreier’s story about the Ubisoft issues Ubisoft Family Accused of Mishandling Sexual Misconduct Claims (Bloomberg) Summer Game Fest Demo Event Coming July 21 to an Xbox One Near You (news.xbox.com) ID@Xbox Summer Game Fest Demo Event Showcases 70+ Games (news.xbox.com) Tsushima Tourist Board Partners With Ghost of Tsushima (IGN) nagasaki-tabinet.com’s information website about Ghost of Tsushima @Playdead’s tweet about Limbo’s 10 year anniversary See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, July 20, 2020
Mon. 07/20 - Nintendo is bringing Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne to Switch and Metacritic user reviews will be delayed
Nintendo shares a surprise mini direct to announce two Shin Megami Tensei games, new content is coming to Cadence of Hyrule, and Metacritic is instituting a delay before users can start submitting user reviews. Nintendo Direct Mini: Partner Showcase | July 2020 (YouTube) Metacritic Will Delay User Reviews For Games (GameSpot) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 17, 2020
Fri. 07/17 - Sony promises not to surprise everyone by suddenly opening PlayStation 5 pre-orders
Sony promises it will give fair warning before it opens up PlayStation 5 pre-orders, The Last of Us Part II and Ring Fit Adventure sold really well in June, a Prince of Persia VR Escape Room is in the works, and Ghost of Tsushima and Paper Mario: The Origami King are both out today. Link: @geoffkeighley’s tweet about PS5 pre-orders @MatPiscatella’s NPD thread Prince of Persia: The Dagger of Time (ubisoftescapegames.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 16, 2020
Thu. 07/16 - xCloud is getting to added Game Pass Ultimate and Dr Disrespect speaks up without explaining why he was banned
Microsoft’s xCloud streaming service will be part of Game Pass Ultimate in the future, Guy "Dr Disrespect" Beahm, is doing interviews, but we’re no closer to learning why he was banned, and it seems the Uncharted movie has finally begun shooting. Links: You Are the Future of Gaming (news.xbox.com) @aarongreenburg’s tweet about the Xbox Games Showcase Dr Disrespect is speaking again (The Washington Post) Interview: Dr Disrespect talks about his Twitch ban, the rumors, and his future (PC Gamer) Tom Holland’s Instagram post about the Uncharted movie No Man’s Sky Desolation Release Henry Cavill builds a PC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 15, 2020
Wed. 07/15 - Sony is making more PlayStation 5s and Paper Mario: The Origami King reviews are online
Sony is reportedly boosting its PlayStation 5 production efforts, Paper Mario: The Origami King reviews are online ahead of its Friday release, Nintendo is making a Lego NES and accompanying Lego TV, and Netflix is making a Dragon’s Dogma anime. Links: Sony Boosting Output of PlayStation 5 to Meet Surge in Demand (Bloomberg) Paper Mario: The Origami King Review: A Crafty and Clean Must-Have for Fans (comicbook.com) Paper Mario: The Origami King review: "Something special that should be celebrated" (gamesradar.com) Paper Mario: The Origami King Review - Exploring New Dimensions (GameSpot) Paper Mario: The Origami King Review – Just Above The Fold (Game Informer) Paper Mario: The Origami King Review - Mountains and valleys (IGN) Paper Mario: The Origami King review Spinning wheels (egmnow.com) @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about the Lego NES @NXOnNetflix’s tweet about its Dragon’s Dogma show Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: Yakuza Kiwami 2, Carrion, Grounded (Game Preview), and More (news.xbox.com) Ooblets on the Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, July 14, 2020
Tue. 07/14 - Ghost of Tsushima reviews are live and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is coming to Stadia
Ghost of Tsushima reviews are online and I have some of my own thoughts to share. It’s good! Google also shared a Stadia Connect presentation, and Death Stranding is out on PC today. Links: Ghost of Tsushima Review – A Most Honorable Epic (Game Informer) Ghost of Tsushima Review – This is the Way (Of the Samurai) (IGN) Review: Ghost of Tsushima (Easy Allies) Ghost of Tsushima Review: Hopefully Not The Last Samurai (usgamer.net) Ghost Of Tsushima Review - Tool-Assisted Ninja Run (GameSpot) Stadia Connect 7.14.2020 - Check Out New Game Releases & Announcements (YouTube) Death Stranding on Steam Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town on the eShop Microsoft Flight Simulator Set for Launch on August 18 for PC, also with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) (news.xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, July 13, 2020
Mon. 07/12 - Ubisoft announces Far Cry 6 while underplaying its internal shakeups
Ubisoft announces Far Cry 6, gives Watch Dogs: Legion an October release date, shows lots of Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gameplay, and tries not to publicize the big internal changes that are happening within the publisher/developer too much. And Devolver made a bunch of announcements, as well. Links: Ubisoft Forward: Official Livestream - July 2020 | Ubisoft (YouTube) Ubisoft Employees Have 'Grave Concerns' Over Toronto Studio's Misconduct Allegations (Ubisoft) Three top Ubisoft execs are leaving the company amid abuse allegations (theverge.com) @jasonchreier’s tweets about Ubisoft’s departure @Ubisoft’s tweet about Ubisoft Forward @Futterish’s tweet about Watch Dogs Legion @UbisoftSupport’s tweet about server issues Devolver Direct 2020 (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 10, 2020
Fri. 07/10 - Sony invests millions into Epic and and Far Cry 6 is real and will feature Giancarlo Esposito according to a leak
Sony is investing heavily in Epic games, Far Cry 6 is happening and Giancarlo Esposito is in it according to a recent leak, Nintendo gets everyone’s hopes up and then reveals a new Bakugon game, Capcom shared a Mega Man VR trailer, and Tencent is in talks to take ownership of Warframe. Links: Sony invests $250 million in Fortnite maker Epic Games (venturebeat.com) Far Cry 6 leak confirms Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito will star (eurogamer.net) @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about a Treehouse live Mega Man VR: Targeted Virtual World!! debut trailer (gematsu.com) Tencent is in talks to acquire Digital Extremes owner Leyou Technologies (pcgamer.com) Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise on the eShop Bloodstained: Curs of the Moon 2 on the eShop Sword Art Online: Alicization Lycoris’s official website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 09, 2020
Thu. 07/09 - A Sony patent inspires hope for PS5 backwards compatibility and Ninja is streaming on YouTube
A patent teases some potential backwards compatibility options for PlayStation 5, Fortnite streamer Ninja has moved over to YouTube, Deadly Premonition 2 should hopefully be getting patched after release, a The Sims reality show is on the way, and Sony shares what PlayStation 5 game boxes will look like. Links: Sony Patent Suggests PS1, PS2 and PS3 Could Be Backwards Compatible Via the Cloud (IGN) Ninja Starts Streaming on YouTube (IGN) @patrickklepek’s tweet about Deadly Premonition 2 update 'The Sims' Is Getting a Reality TV Show (vice.com) First look: Box art for upcoming PS5 games (blog.playstation.com) CrossCode on the eShop Thronebreaker: The Witcher Tales | iOS Launch Trailer (YouTube) Elden: Path of the Forgotten on the eShop Half-Life: Alyx - Final Hours on Steam How Minecraft and Mojang taught Xbox how to buy studios (gamesindustry.biz’s) @nakamura193’s baby announcement tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 08, 2020
Wed. 07/08 - Donkey Kong Country is coming to Switch and Deadly Premonition 2 reviews are online
Donkey Kong Country is coming to Switch, reviews are live for Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise, Capcom is asking for Resident Evil Village feedback, and Halo 3 is coming to PC in less than a week. Links: @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about new SNES and NES games coming to Switch Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Review — Always Trust the Pizza, Zach (dualshockers.com) Review: Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing In Disguise (destructoid.com) Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise Review (IGN) Deadly Premonition 2: A Blessing in Disguise – Chasing Its Own Shadow (Game Informer) Deadly Premonition 2 Review: What Year Is This, Zach? (usgamer.net) @RE_Games’ survey tweet Vigor on the eShop @Halo’s tweet about Halo 3’s release PC release date Mafia Definitive Edition release pushed to September (GamesRadar) Watch Dogs 2 free copy details See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, July 07, 2020
Tue. 07/07 - Microsoft may be considering a WB Games purchase and Giancarlo Esposito might be in Far Cry 6
Microsoft might be thinking about buying WB Games, Far Cry 6 may be revealed soon and it might feature actor Giancarlo Esposito in a major role, Stardew Valley’s creator teases a big update, and director Rian Johnson made a Pokémon Go commercial. Links: Microsoft Expresses Interest in Acquiring Warner Game Unit (theinformation.com) Microsoft Interested In Buying Batman, Mortal Kombat Dev WB Games – Report (GameSpot) @Nibellion’s tweet about WB Games ResetEra thread about Far Cry 6 rumors Giancarlo Esposito on How ‘Breaking Bad’ Changed His Life, and How Yoga Helps Him Play Gus Fring (Collider) Breaking Bad's Giancarlo Esposito Is Working On A Big Video Game That He Can't Tell You About (GameSpot) Stardew Valley's Next Update Will Add More End-Game Content (Game Informer) @ConcernedApe’s tweet about Stardew Valley 1.5 Look closer to discover what Pokémon GO Fest 2020 has in store! (YouTube) Major Pokémon Fan Rian Johnson Directed an Adorable ‘Pokémon Go’ Commercial (slashfilm.com) Catherine: Full Body on the Switch eShop Superliminal on the eShop Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning trailer (YouTube) Ys Origina Switch trailer (YouTube) @Wario64’s tweet about Orce Must Die 3 See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_bla
Mon, July 06, 2020
Mon. 07/06 - Microsoft's Xbox Games Showcase is happening on July 23 and Naughty Responds to online harassment
Microsoft’s games showcase which will show first party Xbox Series X games will be airing later this month, Naughty Dog responds to harassment it has received for The Last of Us Part II, rumor is pointing to Rockstar planning a big triple A, open-world VR game, Shadows of the Damned is on sale, but has also been delisted, which is weird, and Shadow Warrior 3 has been announced. Links: @Xbox’s tweet about the upcoming Games Showcase @Naughty_Dog’s tweet condemning harassment Video Games Deluxe’s LinkedIn post about VR work with Rockstar @Wario64’s tweet about Shadows of the Damned Shadow Warrior 3 - Teaser Trailer (YouTube) @animalcrossing’s tweet about the update @mortalshellgame’s tweet about going from closed beta to open beta Mortal Shell on the Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, July 03, 2020
Fri. 07/03 - Imran Khan joins to explain why EVO 2020 was cancelled and Sony is considering putting Warframe in its pocket
EVO 2020 has been cancelled and Imran Khan joins the show to explain exactly what happened, Sony is considering a sale that could put Warframe in its pocket, and Horizon Zero Dawn is coming to PC in August. Links: Sony weighs bid for Hong Kong-listed gaming firm Leyou (bnnbloomberg.com) Iron Man VR on PlayStation 4 Supraland's Crash DLC Horizon Zero Dawn Complete Edition for PC – PC Features Trailer (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, July 02, 2020
Thu. 07/02 - Video games prices are increasing for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Westworld's creators are making a Fallout show
Video games might cost $10 more in the next console generation, Amazon is making a Fallout show with the creators of Westworld , and Kyle played a bunch of Mortal Shell, a Dark Souls-inspired game that is releasing later this year. Links: NBA 2K21 price is $10 more expensive on Xbox Series X and PS5 (gamesindustry.biz) @MatPiscatella’s tweet about next-gen price jumps @Fallout’s tweet about the Amazon TV show ‘Fallout’ TV Series From ‘Westworld’ Creators Based On Games In Works At Amazon With Series Commitment (Deadline) Biped on the eShop Neon Abyss on the eShop Inflicted: Extended Cut on the eShop Dragon Quest X in Final Fantasy XIV details See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, July 01, 2020
Wed. 07/01 - Amazon’s Crucible is unreleasing and Nintendo apologizes for Switch shortages
Amazon’s Crucible is unreleasing and going back into beta, Crysis R emastered has been delayed after the game’s reveal trailer leaked, Nintendo offers various updates related to Switch shortage, COVID-19 and more, an Ape Escape twitter account goes dark, and Fallout 76 and CrossCode are coming to Xbox Game Pass. Links: Developer Update: Crucible Beta (playcrucible.com) Crysis Remastered delayed after fans react poorly to leaked trailer (Polygon) @Crysis’ tweet about delaying the Switch version of Crysis @Sephazon’s twitter thread about the Nintendo Shareholders Q and A The Ape Escape 20th Anniversary Twitter Account Is Shutting Down Without Announcing Anything (press-start.com) Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: Fallout 76, Soulcalibur VI, and More (news.xbox.com) Trackmania® will come out on July 1st (trackmania.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 30, 2020
Tue. 06/30 - The Harry Potter game is real, but still unnanounced and Commander Keen may have been cancelled
The Harry Potter game that leaked a few years ago is real, according to Bloomberg, but its developers have expressed concern about recent comments from Harry Potter creator JK Rowling, it looks like the Commander Keen mobile game may have been cancelled, and the publisher of Descenders shares some interesting information about Game Pass’ effect on its sales. Links: Some Harry Potter Game Developers Rattled by J.K. Rowling Backlash (Bloomberg) @nitomatta’s tweet about Commander Keen @RaveofRivendale’s tweet about Descenders’ success @NinntendoVS’s tweet about Min Min being available The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel III on the eShop @RaveofRavendale’s tweet about Bikeout 3 in Descenders Hunting simulator 2 on the Xbox store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, June 29, 2020
Mon. 06/29 - Dr Disrespect and Donald Trump have been banned and suspended from Twitch
Dr Disrespect has been banned from Twitch and Donald Trump’s account has been suspended, some secretive Fable and Perfect Dark twitter accounts surfaced online this weekend, and Disco Elysium is coming to television at some point. Links: Twitch bans popular streamer Dr Disrespect (Polygon) @Slasher’s tweet about Dr Disrespect’s ban @drdisrespect’s tweet about getting banned Twitch temporarily bans President Trump (The Verge) @tomwarren’s tweets about the Perfect Dark and Fable twitter accounts @PerfectDarkGame’s tweet dashing our dreams @aarongreenberg’s tweet about the Fable and Perfect Dark twitter accounts @tomwarren’s follow-up tweet about the @Fable account ‘Disco Elysium’ TV Series Adaptation in the Works From ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Producer (Variety) Metal Slug Code: J (TBD) Gameplay Reveal Trailer (YouTube) Azure Striker Gunvolt 3 trailer (YouTube) Picross S: Mega Drive & Mark III Edition announced for Switch (Gematsu) @CharlesMartinet’s tweet about not being in The Cuphead Show on Netflix See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 26, 2020
Fri. 06/26 - A leak says Microsoft is still committed to multiple next-gen Xboxes and The Banished are returning for Halo Infinite
A leak confirms Microsoft’s multiple next-gen Xbox consoles plans, The Banished appear to be returning for Halo Infinite, Netflix shows a little animation from The Cuphead Show, Square Enix announces plans for a The World Ends With You anime, Tales of Arise has been delayed out of 2020, and The Last of Us Part II is Sony’s fastest-selling first-party PS4 exclusive ever. Links: Leaked Microsoft document hints at second next-gen Xbox (theverge.com) Halo Infinite teaser suggests The Banished enemies (Polygon) @NXOnNetflix’s tweet about the Cuphead show @Nibellion’s tweet about The World Ends With You’s anime adaptation The Last of Us Part II sells more than 4 million copies (blog.playstation.com) Seven Doors on Steam Tower of Time on the eShop Yes, Your Grace on eShop Regaining Control in the Foundation (news.xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, June 25, 2020
Thu. 06/25 - CD Projekt offers lots of Cyberpunk 2077 details and ocean diving is coming to Animal Crossing.
CD Projekt Red reveals a whole lot more about Cyberpunk 2077 and announces a Cyberpunk anime from the studio behind Promare , the next Animal Crossing update will let you go diving, Crystal Dynamics shares new Marvel’s Avengers details, and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s director is off the project. Links: Announcing an original anime series – CYBERPUNK: EDGERUNNERS! (cyberpunk.net) Cyberpunk 2077 — Official Trailer — The Gig (YouTube) Everything You Need To Know About Cyberpunk 2077’s Customisation (Kotaku.au) @animalcrossing’s tweet about the next update June Marvel's Avengers WAR TABLE (YouTube) Assassin's Creed: Valhalla Director Steps Down After Impropriety Allegations (IGN) Brigandine: The Legend of Runersia on the eShop Collar × Malice on the eShop Death Come True on the eShop Mr. Driller in DrillLand on the eShop Blair Witch on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, June 24, 2020
Wed. 06/24 - The game industry struggles with myriad abuse allegations and The Pokémon Company announces a Pokémon MOBA
A number of developers, streamers, and game journalists have shared stories of abuse in the industry, Pokémon Unite, a Pokémon MOBA, was announced this morning, former PlayStation executive Shawn Layden reminisces about shorter games with smaller budgets, Facebook Gaming will not be integrated into Xbox One to replace Mixer, and Christopher Nolan’s Inception will be airing in Fortnite on Friday. Links: Get ready to tune in for Pokémon Presents! (YouTube) Shawn Layden: "I would welcome a return to the 12 to 15 hour AAA game" (gamesindustry.biz) MajorNelson’s reddit post about Facebook Gaming integration @XboxP3’s tweet about streaming on Xbox @GeoffKeighley's tweet about Christopher Nolan's films airing in Fortnite Ninjala on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 23, 2020
Tue. 06/23 - Mixer is shutting down and Rocksteady might be working on a Suicide Squad game
Mixer is shutting down and merging with Facebook gaming, the latest Rocksteady rumors point to the Batman Arkham developer working on a Suicide Squad game, the New Game Plus expo reveals a number of Japanese games, and Oculus acquires developer Ready at Dawn. Links: The Next Step for Mixer (blog.mixer.com) @Ninja’s tweet about Mixer’s shutdown Ninja, Shroud, and other top Mixer streamers are now free to stream on Twitch again (The Verge) Yes, Batman Arkham developer Rocksteady is making a Suicide Squad game (Eurogamer) New Game Plus Expo’s website Welcoming Ready At DSawn to Facebook (oculus.com) Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour on the eShop Pokémon Café Mix on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, June 22, 2020
Mon. 06/22 - Crash 4 is a real game and Arms' Min Min is coming to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time has gone from leaked rumor to real, official game, Min Min, the ramen-inspired character from Arms is coming to Smash Bros. and Smash Bros. creator Masahiro Sakurai has two TVs in his living room, and Nintendo is backing away from making mobile games. Links: Crash 4 - First Gameplay and Interview! (YouTube) Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Mr. Sakurai Presents "Min Min" (YouTube) Nintendo Chills Mobile Ambitions After Animal Crossing Success (Bloomberg) Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 19, 2020
Fri. 06/19 - EA shows off Star Wars Squadrons and says a new Skate is in development
EA showcases Star Wars Squadrons, announces Skate is coming back, and brings a bunch of EA games to Steam. A new Crash Bandicoot game has leaked, Cyberpunk PS4 will be backwards compatible on PS5, and The Last of Us Part II is out today. Links: EA Play Live June 2020 (YouTube) Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time rated for PS4, Xbox One in Taiwan (Gematsu) @ZhugeEX’s tweet about Crash 4 @CyberpunkGame’s tweet about backwards compatibility ResetEra thread about CD Projekt RED Cyberpunk 2077 call The Coma 2: Vicious Sisters on eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, June 18, 2020
Thu. 06/18 - Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed and Insomniac offers some Spider-Man: Miles Morales details
Cyberpunk 2077 has been delayed by about two months, we know a little more about Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the Avengers video game twitter account apologizes for a poorly timed tweet about revering statues, and there is a new mobile game subscription service. Links: @cyberpunkgame’s tweet about the delay Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – An update from Insomniac Games (blog.playstation) @PlayAvengers’ tweet apologizing for a different tweet GameClub Android Launch Titles (gameclub.io) Ruiner on the eShop Session on the Microsoft Store P.A.M.E.L.A. on Steam Curious Expedition 2 on Steam Play Assassin’s Creed Origins for Free on PC (ubisoft.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, June 17, 2020
Wed. 06/17 - A new Pokémon Snap is in development and Fortnite's new season covers the world in water
A new Pokémon Snap game is finally coming after a 20 year wait, a Pokémon game designed to help you brush your teeth released, a new Pokémon puzzle game is coming soon, Fortnite’s new season starts today and it’s very wet, and we learn a few more small details about the PlayStation 5. Links: Pokémon Presents | 6.17.20 (YouTube) Pokémon Smile Pokémon Café Mix New Pokémon Snap F ortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Splashdown Launch Trailer (YouTube) Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 3 | Battle Pass Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) PlayStation 5: Sony games chief says PS5 offers a paradigm shift (BBC) Sony's PS5 design is 'bold, daring and future facing," PlayStation CEO says (CNET) PS5 is bigger so it will stay cooler, PlayStation VP confirms (GamesRadar) Haxity on Steam Summer in Mara on the eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 16, 2020
Tue. 06/16 - Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory is a new rhythm game and Fortnite prepares for the new season
Square Enix announces a Kingdom Hearts rhythm game, the Pokémon company is teasing some announcements for tomorrow, Fortnite’s The Device event covered the world in water and set up the new season, Bloodrayne and Advent Rising may be making a return, and we should be learning about some DC video games from WB Games soon. Links: Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory Japanese trailer (YouTube) @Pokemon’s tweet about Pokémon news @FortniteGame’s tweet about limiting players able to witness The Device Ziggurat Interactive Acquires BloodRayne Franchise Alongside Other Majesco Properties (Game Informer) Welcome To The DC FanDome! (dccomics.com) Jump Rope Challenge on the eShop @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Jump Rope challenge Windjammers 2 – Steam Festival Demo (YouTube) @AnEternalEnigma’s tweet about the Silent Hill soundtracks See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, June 15, 2020
Mon. 06/15 - The Warner Bros. gaming unit might be sold, Star Wars: Squadrons has been announced, and Last of Us Part II reviews are in
The Warner Bros. gaming group might get sold to a different publisher, EA has announced a new Star Wars flight game, the Xbox Series X’s dashboard is going to be very familiar, and The Last of Us Part II is reviewing very well. Links: AT&T seeks sale for Warner gaming unit, could fetch about $4 billion, sources say (CNBC) Star Wars: Squadrons – Official Reveal Trailer (YouTube) @tomwarren’s tweet about the Xbox Series X’s UI The Last Of Us Part II Review – A Perfect Circle (Game Informer) ‘The Last of Us Part II’: One of the best video games ever made (The Washington Post) The Last of Us Part 2 Review (IGN) The Last of Us Part 2 review: "An astonishing, absurdly ambitious epic" (GamesRadar) Review: The Last of Us Part II (Easy Allies) The Last of Us Part 2 Review: An Emotional Reckoning And a Worthy Sequel (US Gamer) The Last Of Us Part 2 Review (GameSpot) Persona 4 Golden on Steam Griftlands on Steam Invisible Inc. on the European eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 12, 2020
Fri. 06/12 - Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart, Horizon II: Forbidden West, Resident Evil VIII have all been announced, and Sony shows the PlayStation 5
Sony reveals a new Spider-Man game, a new Ratchet & Clank game, Resindent Evil VIII, Horizon II: Forbidden West, the Horizon Zero Dawn sequel, lots of other games, and it shows off the consoles itself. Links: PS5 - The Future of Gaming Show (YouTube) PS5 launch: Plenty of promise, but questions still hang over Sony's new console (telegraph.co.uk) @jasonschreier’s tweet about Spider-Man: Miles Morales New Spider-Man Game for PS5 Will Be Separate From Original (Bloomberg) Warborn on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, June 11, 2020
Thu. 06/11 - We won't be seeing a Destiny 3 anytime soon and Persona 4 Golden is rumored for release on Steam
There won’t be a Destiny 3 any time soon, Persona 4 Golden is probably coming to Steam, Alex Kidd is getting remade, a new Transformer’s game is on the way, Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2 Grand Prix leaks, and Call of Duty Modern Warfare’s latest update is somehow bigger than it’s supposed to be. Links: Destiny won’t be getting rid of the ‘2’ anytime soon (Polygon) [Rumor] Persona 4 Golden to be Released on Steam on June 13, 2020 (personacentral.com) IGN Expo Day 1: Everything Announced and Revealed (IGN) Darkborn Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) Everything You Need to Know about Xbox Series X and The Future of Xbox… So Far (news.xbox.com) Transformers Battlegrounds - Teaser Trailer (YouTube) Target listing for Nickelodeon Racers Grand Prix @ATVIAssist’s tweet about massive Call of Duty downloads See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, June 10, 2020
Wed. 06/10 - PS5 price potentially teased by online reteailer and Dead Space writer teases something for Thursday
An Amazon listing might have shown PlayStation 5’s price tag, the writer of the first Dead Space game is teasing something for Thursday’s PlayStation 5 stream, Crucible is losing two of its modes, and Microsoft has revealed its June Game Pass games. Links: @Wario64’s tweet thread about the PlayStation 5 price listings, etc. @imranzomg’s tweet about the upcoming PlayStation event @AntonyJohnston’s tweet about Thursday’s PS5 stream Crucible Developer update: June 4, 2020 (playcrucible.com) Game Informer’s review of Crucible Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console and PC: No Man’s Sky, Bard’s Tale Remastered and Resnarkled, Kingdom Hearts HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMix, and More (news.xbox.com) Introducing Crossplay for No Man’s Sky (nomanssky.com) ResetEra thread about My Hero One’s Justice 2 updated to include English dub Nintendo Summer Game Sale See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 09, 2020
Tue. 06/09 - Naughty Dog doesn't know what's coming after The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II’s director, Neil Druckmann talks about what might come next for the studio and we learn some new details about The Last of Us HBO show, and itch.io is selling a bundle of 1,000 games for charity. Links: The Last of Us Part II: how Naughty Dog made a classic amidst catastrophe (GQ) Johan Renck on the Success of ‘Chernobyl’ & the Status of HBO’s ‘The Last of Us’ – Exclusive Interview (discussinfilm.net) Bundle for Racial Justice and Equality (itch.io) The Dark Eye: Book of Heroes on Steam The Elder Scrolls Online’s Greymoor expansion Project Warlock on PlayStation 4 @Wario64’s tweet about CrossCode’s release date See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, June 08, 2020
Mon. 06/08 - Sony’s PlayStation 5 stream is back on for Thursday and Bloodborne is likely coming to PC
PlayStation set a new date for their big reveal of games for the PlayStation 5 and rumors are swirling about Bloodborne coming to the PC. Just to make things confusing, EA Play Live has been rescheduled to next week. And there are some fun Bungie rumors to catch up on as well. Links: UPDATED TIME: This Thursday, See the Future of Gaming on PS5 From Software On The Possibility Of A Demon’s Souls Remaster (Game Informer) Bloodborne is getting a remaster - exclusive details about PC and PS5 ports (YouTube) EA PLAY Live 2020 (Twitter) The PC Gaming Show returns this Saturday with more than 50 games and a few surprises (PC Gamer) Destiny 2’s Season Of The Arrival: What’s Behind Bungie’s Mystery Door? (Forbes) Bungie’s Next IP Will Be An RPG Featuring Loot, Necromancy, And Dungeons, Job Listings Suggest (ResetEra) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, June 05, 2020
Fri. 06/05 - Call of Duty puts a Black Lives Matter message before every match and The Outer Worlds releases on Switch
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone is showing a Black Lives Matter message before every online match, Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics and The Outer Worlds are out today on Switch, and Liberated gets a formal review. Links: @Cade_Onder’s tweet about Call of Duty’s new pre-game message @MaxKriegerVG's tweet about Call of Duty’s new pre-game message Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics on the eShop The Outer Worlds on the eShop The Outer Worlds on Switch: an ambitious effort, but the compromises cut too deep (EuroGamer) The Outer Worlds Looks Terrible On Switch (Kotaku) Command & Conquer: Remastered Collection on Steam We Were Here Together on the Xbox store MinnMax’s rebuilding Minneapolis GoFundMe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, June 04, 2020
Thu. 06/04 – Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back and Sims are peeing fire
Kingdoms of Amalur is coming back, EA has released a number of its games on Steam, Cyberpunk 2077’s next reveal has been delayed, Destiny 2 teases what’s next, and the Sims of Sims 4 are currently peeing fire. Links: Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning on the Xbox store A THQ Nordic Kingdoms of Amalur remaster would require the go-ahead from EA (Eurogamer) @Wario64’s thread about EA games on Steam @Futterish’s tweet about EA games on Steam @CyberpunkGame’s tweet about delaying its event Destiny 2 Teases Next Steps (Game Informer) Sims Are Peeing Fire Following The Latest Update to The Sims 4 (IGN) Pro Cycling Manager 2020 on Steam MinnMax’s rebuilbing Minneapolis GoFundMe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, June 03, 2020
Wed. 06/03 - Sega announces the Game Gear Micro and EA is donating $1 million to "the fight for racial justice"
Sega is releasing a series of miniature Game Gear handhelds with built-in games, EA is donating a lot of money to the "the fight for racial justice", and more game companies respond to the nationwide protests. Links: Sega Is Releasing A Game Gear Micro (Kotaku) Our Actions Against Racial Injustice (ea.com) @humble’s tweet about its fund for assisting black developers @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about George Floyd Sea of Thieves on Steam Awesome Pea 2 on the eShop Dead Cells on the Google Play Store Game Companies Say They’re Supporting Black Lives Matter, But Few Are Offering Specifics (Kotaku) MinnMax’s rebulbing Minneapolis GoFundMe See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, June 02, 2020
Tue. 05/02 - Sony delays its PlayStation 5 event and Call of Duty delays its next content updates
Sony is delaying its PlayStation 5 reveal, Call of Duty is delaying its upcoming content updates, Pokémon Sword and Shield’s first DLC has an actual release date, and Trackmania has a weird new monetization model. Links: @PlayStation’s tweet about delaying the PS5 event @CallofDuty’s tweet about delaying upcoming seasons of content @ATVI_AB’s statement about standing against inequality @eamadden’s statement about the protests Pokémon Sword and Shield expansion launching June 17 (Polygon) Ubisoft says Trackmania is not subscription-based, you just pay for it multiple times (PC Gamer) Starting the VALORANT Journey with You (riotgames.com) Liberated on the Switch eShop See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, June 01, 2020
Mon. 06/01 - Take-Two's Google Stadia enthusiasm wanes and Cate Blanchett is officially Lilith in the Borderlands movie
Take-Two’s CEO says Google may have over-promised Stadia’s abilities, Cate Blanchett is officially in the Borderlands movie, we might learn about Resident Evil 8 officially soon, and Kingdom Hearts may become an animated Disney + show. Links: Google Stadia Overpromised On What It Could Do, Says Take-Two CEO (GameSpot) Cate Blanchett to star in Eli Roth's Borderlands movie (ew.com) Capcom Sets Resident Evil 8 Reveal for June 10? (GamesBeat) @Vullein’s tweet about the Kingdom Hearts show Seth Kearsley’s DeviantArt page about the Kingdom Hearts show See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, May 29, 2020
Fri. 05/29 - Sony will share PS5 games next week and the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel
Sony will show PlayStation 5 games next week, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting a sequel, Hideo Kojima is working on his next project, and Cyberpunk 2077 is on track and CD Projekt Red will be sharing hands-on with the game soon. Links: ‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ Sequel in the Works (Variety) Hideo Kojima interview on news.livedoor.com Resetera thread about Hideo Kojima interview Condensed Interim Consolidated Financial Statement of the CD Project Group for the Period Between 1 January and 31 March 2020 (cdprojekt.com) CD Projekt Group Q1 2020 Earnings (cdprojekt.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 28, 2020
Thu. 05/28 - Naughty Dog offers all kinds of Last of Us Part II details and Microsoft shares the Xbox Series X's backwards compatibility capabilities
Naughty Dog offers all kinds of new details about The Last of Us Part II, Microsoft details just how backwards compatible the Xbox Series X is, new Marvel’s Avengers gameplay will be shown in late June, and a lot of new games came out today. Sponsors: nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH) Links: The Last of Us Part II - State of Play | PS4 (YouTube) Xbox Series X: The Most Powerful and Compatible Next-Gen Console with Thousands of Games at Launch (news.xbox.com) @PlayAvengers’ tweet about its upcoming War Table stream Shantae and the Seven Sirens on Switch @PaperBugDev’s tweet about Bug Fables Those Who Remain on Steam Fly Punch Boom! on Steam Umihara Kawase Fresh on Steam Umihara Kawase Bazooka on Steam Dungeon Defenders: Awakened on Steam Poly Bridge 2 on Steam Sludge Life on Epic Games Store Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on the Epic Games Store See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, May 27, 2020
Wed. 05/27 - There might be a PS5 event next week and Silent Hill content is coming to Dead by Daylight
We will probably learn more about PlayStation 5 next week, Take-Two SEC filings might be hinting at a Grand Theft Auto VI release window, Dead by Daylight is getting Silent Hill DLC, Street Fighter V is getting five new characters, and a Dragon Quest action RPG based on popular Dragon Quest manga is coming to Japan. Sponsors: nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH) Links: Sony Is Planning a PS5 Conference for as Early as Next Week (Bloomberg) @JeffGrubb’s tweet about a potential PlayStation event @jasonschreier’s tweet about the potential PlayStation event Grand Theft Auto VI in 2023? Take-Two SEC filing hints at release date (VentureBeat) Dead by Daylight | Silent Hill | Official Trailer (YouTube) Capcom Unity Blog post about the new Street Fighter V season (capcom-unity.com) Japanese Infinity Strash – Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai Trailer (YouTube) Phantasy Star Online 2 on the Window 10 Store Reky on Steam @Wario64’s tweet about the Final Fantasy VII Remake soundtrack See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, May 26, 2020
Tue. 05/26 - The Last of Us Part II is getting a State of Play and Minecraft Dungeons is out today
The Last of Us Part II will get its likely final information dump this week prior to release, there is a Jak & Daxter remake PlayStation 5 rumor that seems unlikely but would be exciting, IGN has revealed its surprisingly dense Summer of Gaming schedule, No Man’s Sky is coming to Xbox Game Pass, and Minecraft Dungeons is out today. Sponsors: nordvpn.com/grh (coupon code: GRH) Links: State of Play: Get a Preview of The Last of Us Part II Wednesday (blog.us.playstation.com) @GameOverGreggy’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II Rumor: Jak and Daxter Remake in Development for PS5 As Launch Title (GameRant) Exclusive: A Deeper Look at the PlayStation 5 (Wired) IGN Summer of Gaming: Schedule, Charity Events and More Revealed (IGN) New Games with Gold for June 2020 (news.xbox.com) No Man’s Sky Coming to Xbox Game Pass in June (news.xbox.com) @PlayStation’s tweet about Call of Duty: WWII Wildfire on Steam Utawarerumono: Prelude to the Fallen’s website Bigscreen and Funimation Partner to Bring Anime Films to VR (oculus.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, May 22, 2020
Fri. 05/22 - A lot of people bought video games last month and the new Tenet trailer premiered in Fortnite
A lot of people bought video games last month according to the latest NPD numbers, Tenet ’s latest trailer premiered in Fortnite last night and it was almost cool, Pac-Man turns 40, Serious Sam is getting a new numbered entry, and the Fairy Tale video game has been delayed. Links: @MatPiscatella’s tweet setting NPD expectations April 2020 US Video Game Market Results from The NPD Group (YouTube) @geoffkeighley’s tweet about a Nolan movie screening in Fortnite Serious Sam 4 - A Classic Returns August 2020 (YouTube) Fairy Tail game delayed to July 30 in Europe and Japan, July 31 in North America (Gematsu) Maneater on Epic Games Store Monstrum on Switch Talking Games With Reggie & Harold (charity.gofundme.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 21, 2020
Thu. 05/21 - Valorant has a June release date and Tencent has taken control of System Shock 3
Valorant has a release date, the Scott Pilgrim video game might be making a return, there is a small tease for what the Cuphead animated show will look like online, Tencent is taking the System Shock franchise forward, and a bunch of interesting indie games released today. Links: Are we ready for launch? (beta.playvalorant.com) @PlayVALORANT’s tweet about the release date @Ubisoft’s Scott Pilgrim tweet The Cuphead Show! (Annecy.org) @OtherSide_Games’ tweet about System Shock Tencent officially takes control of System Shock 3 (PC Gamer) What the Golf? on Switch Marvel's Iron Man VR Demo Out Now, PSVR Bundle Announced (IGN) War Remains: Dan Carlin Presents An Immersive Memory for Oculus Rift The Persistence on Switch Crumbling World on Steam Old Gods Rising on Steam Red Wings: Aces of the Sky Official Trailer 2020 | Red Baron (YouTube) Shadow Arena on Steam Monster Train on Steam Aqua Lungers on Switch Timelie on Steam DayZ on Steam See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopene
Wed, May 20, 2020
Wed. 05/20 - Call of Duty's next subtitle is Black Ops Cold War and Amazon's Crucible is out today
The next Call of Duty’s subtitled has leaked and it has four words two of which are Black Ops, Embracer has more games in development than you think, New Game Plus Expo will share a lot of Japanese game news in June, Amazon’s shooter, Crucible, is out today, and Konami puts a bunch of Castlevania soundtracks on Spotify. Links: This year's Call of Duty is called Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War (EuroGamer) Call of Duty: Warzone's bunkers are open - and fans think there's a Black Ops tease (Eurogamer) Is Bunker 11 On Verdansk Nuclear? (YouTube) @Okami13_’s tweet about Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Report: Hideo Kojima's Longtime Producer Joins Tencent (Kotaku) Embracer Group publishes Full Year Report and Q4, January-March 2020 (embracer.com) @newgameplusexpo’s tweet about its summer event @konamieu’s tweet about Castlevania soundtracks on Spotify See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, May 19, 2020
Tue. 05/19 - Rumor points to Resident Evil: Code Veronica getting remade eventually and Assassin's Creed Valhalla may be bigger than Odyssey
Resident Evil: Code Veronica may be getting remade after Resident Evil 4 and Alex Aniel, the author of the upcoming book An Itchy, Tasty History of Resident Evil , calls in to discuss the rumor, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla may be just as big as Odyssey, or maybe even longer, Sony is releasing a Last of us Part II PlayStation 4 Pro console, and Mafia II definitive edition is out today. Links: Capcom Reportedly Planning To Remake Resident Evil – Code: Veronica (wegotthiscovered.com) Alex Aniel’s upcoming book, An Itchy, Tasty History of Resident Evil How Resident Evil 2 fell apart, then became one of Capcom’s biggest hits (Polygon) Resident Evil 3 was a spinoff until Capcom changed its mind at the last minute (Polygon) Assassin's Creed Valhalla: Next Gen, exploration, gameplay (YouTube) Reddit thread translating Assassin’s Creed Valhalla interview Assassin's Creed Valhalla Map Is Larger Than Odyssey's, According to Fan-Translated Interview (pushsquare.com) Celebrating The Last of Us Part II With a Limited Edition PS4 Pro Bundle and More (PlayStation blog) Mafia: Definitive Edition - Coming August 28 (YouTube) @AdriaandeJongh’s tweet about Hidden Folks on Switch See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, May 18, 2020
Mon. 05/18 - Nintendo braces for delays and Minecraft's developer teases future projects
Nintendo sets expectations for potential delays, Minecraft developer Mojang changes its name to tease future projects, we know what songs won’t be in the Tony Hawk remake, and Oculus Quest hand-tracking is moving out of beta soon. Links: Financial Results Briefing for Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 (Conference Call) Nintendo Co., Ltd. Q & A Summary (nintendo.co.jp) Meet Mojang Studios (minecraft.net) Five Classic Tracks Won't Be In The Tony Hawk's Pro Skater Remasters (Kotaku) Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Oculus Quest + Rift S (oculus.com) @jcoad820’s tweet about the 2019 Panther’s schedule See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, May 15, 2020
Fri. 05/15 - Ghost of Tsushima gets a deep dive and Epic is giving away Grand Theft Auto V
Sony and developer Sucker Punch shared a ton of new information about Ghost of Tsushima, Grand Theft Auto V is free on the Epic Games Store, Ubisoft is giving away both Assassin’s Creed Discovery Tours, and Reggie Fils-Aime joins the board of a toy company. Links: Ghost of Tsushima - State of Play | PS4 (YouTube) Grand Theft Auto V on the Epic Games Store Ubisoft’s free games site @Reggie’s tweet about joining Spin Master DOOM Eternal - Update 1 Available Now (YouTube) NES & Super NES - May Game Updates - Nintendo Switch Online (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 14, 2020
Thu. 05/14 - Nintendo announces Paper Mario: The Origami King, Pikmin 3 Deluxe is on the way, and EVO announces its line-up
Nintendo announces a new Paper Mario, and it’s not too far away, EVO announces its lineup and it does not include Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, VentureBeat’s Jeff Grubb joins to talk about how Pikmin 3 Deluxe should be happening soon, and The Culling is giving battle royale another shot with a new monetization model. Links: @NintendoAmerica’s tweet announcing Paper Mario: The Origami King @EVO’s lineup announcement Paper Mario: The Origami King revealed with July launch date (VentureBeat) @PlayStation’s tweet about Iron Man VR’s release date See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, May 13, 2020
Wed. 05/13 - Epic shows PlayStation 5 gameplay and unveils Unreal Engine 5 and the Mafia games are getting remastered
Epic shows PlayStation 5 gameplay, with a few caveats, and reveals Unreal Engine 5, the Mafia games are getting remastered or maybe remade, Sony is showing about 20 minutes of Ghost of Tsushima gameplay on Thursday, and Ubisoft is holding an E3-style showcase in July. Links: Summer Game Fest: Special Wednesday Showcase + Interview (YouTube) Fortnite is Headed to Next-Gen Consoles (epicgames.com) @mafiagame’s tweet teasing the trilogy Thursday’s State of Play is All About Ghost of Tsushima (blog.us.playstation) @joindeeprock’s tweet announcing the game’s 1.0 release Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe App Store link Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe Google Play store link @Fallout 76’s free weekend tweet How to pronounce Aspyr (YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, May 12, 2020
Tue. 05/12 - Tony Hawk's Pro Skater is back (in September) and Arnold Schwarzenegger is coming to Predator: Hunting Grounds
Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 are getting remade for modern consoles, Arnold Schwarzenegger will be making an appearance in Predator: Hunting Grounds, Sony rebrands a little, and there is a special Tetris 99 Animal Crossing mash-up event this weekend. Links: @tonyhawk’s tweet about Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 1 & 2 @Wario64’s tweet about Tony Hawk’s text @TonyHawkTheGame’s tweet with a gameplay trailer Tony Hawk Documentary ‘Pretending I’m a Superman’ Lands at Wood Entertainment (Variety) @geoffkeighley’s tweet about Wednesday’s stream See Arnold Schwarzenegger's Predator return after 33 years in Hunting Grounds game (ew.com) PlayStation Studios Opening Animation (YouTube) @RisingStarGames’ Harvest Moon: One World tweet @Natsume_Inc’s Harvest Moon: One World tweet Tetris 99’s website Halo 2 PC: Launch Time, Release Date, And Known Issues Confirmed (GameSpot) @AspyrMedia’s tweet about Star Wars Episode I: Racer What The Golf? arrives for Nintendo Switch this May with new local multiplayer mode (Polygon) @Lin_Manuel’s tweet about Hamilton coming to Disney + See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" r
Mon, May 11, 2020
Mon. 05/11 - Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will features Beowulf mythology and don't expect Elder Scrolls VI or Batman Arkham news anytime soon
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla will explore Beowulf mythology, don’t expect any Elder Scrolls VI or Batman video game news anytime soon, a Nintendo localizer shares some rare insight into localizing Animal Crossing New Horizons, former Titanfall developers announce a new studio, and Tokyo Game Show is officially going digital. Links: Assassin's Creed Valhalla Legend of Beowulf mission confirmed by newly discovered season pass info (GamesRadar) @DCDeacon’s tweet about Elder Scrolls VI @geoffkeighley’s tweet about Tuesday’s reveal @Rheiret’s tweet about Animal Crossing Gravity Well Games Tokyo Game Show 2020 Cancelled A Physical Event Format to Prevent COVID-19 Spread but Planned to Be Held Online (expo.nikkeibp.co.jp) @aarongreenberg’s Inside Xbox tweet Maze Theory Expands Doctor Who and Peaky Blinders through Multi-tech Gaming and Increased Investment (maze-theory.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, May 08, 2020
Fri. 05/08 - Mass Effect is getting remastered with guest Jeff Grubb and Cate Blanchett might play Lilith in the Borderlands movie
A Mass Effect trilogy remastered collection is happening according to Venture Beat’s Jeff Grubb, who joins today to talk about it, Cate Blanchett might be in the Borderlands movie, the Detroit Lions use Animal Crossing: New Horizons to announce its 2020 season schedule, and a bunch of games have release dates, including Halo 2 on PC. Links: EA remains focused on live services with 14 new games this year (VentureBeat) Cate Blanchett in Talks to Play Lilith in ‘Borderlands’ Film Adaptation (Variety) @Lions’ Animal Crossing tweet @MatPiscatella’s tweet about the Detroit Lions’ Animal Crossing video Fall Guys beta sign-up link Ninjala delay announcement Disintegration – Story Trailer (YouTube) @Bungie’s tweet confirming Destiny 2 will be on next-gen platforms @Halo’s tweet about Halo 2 coming to Halo: The Master Chief Collection See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, May 07, 2020
Thu. 05/07 - Microsoft shows lots of Series X games and Animal Crossing: New Horizons is the Switch's fastest selling game
Microsoft shows lots of Xbox Series X gameplay and new games, as well as Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Animal Crossing: New Horizons is setting Switch game sales records, and EA confirms there will be more Jedi Fallen Order games in the future. Links: Inside Xbox Presents First Look Xbox Series X Gameplay (YouTube) @imranzomg’s tweet about Yakuza: Like a Dragon Nintendo's Consolidated Financial Statements Results for the Years Ended March 31, 2019 and 2020 (nintendo.co.jp) Fiscal Year Ended March 2020 Financial Results Explanatory Material (nintendo.co.jp) Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Start of New Franchise, EA Confirms (IGN) Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Red Dead Redemption 2, Day Z, Final Fantasy IX, and More (news.xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, May 06, 2020
Wed. 05/06 - Last of Us II gets its last trailer, Mortal Kombat 11 gets RoboCop, and a cancelled Prince of Persia game surfaces
The Last of Us Part II gets a, presumably, final trailer, Mortal Kombat 11 is getting more story and a RoboCop, Dragon Ball FighterZ welcomes its eighth Goku, Amazon unveils Crucible, Cyberpunk 2077’s ESRB descriptor reveals some surprise mechanics, and a cancelled Prince of Persia game surfaces on YouTube. Links: The Last of Us Part II - Official Story Trailer | PS4 (YouTube) @MortalKombat’s tweet about the Aftermath expansion Dragon Ball FighterZ – Ultra Instinct Goku (YouTube) @SurielVazquez’s Dragon Ball FighterZ tweet Crucible’s official website Cyberpunk 2077 on esrb.org @Marcin360’s tweet about Cyberpunk 2077 Prince of Persia Redemption footage (YouTube) @ZhugeEX’s tweet about Prince of Persia Redemption @GameAnim’s tweet verifying the footage Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Red Dead Redemption 2, Day Z, Final Fantasy IX, and More (news.xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, May 05, 2020
Tue. 05/05 - Microsoft (probably) shares Xbox Series X's startup sound and Last of Us II and Mortal Kombat are getting reveals tomorrow
Microsoft isn’t delaying anything and it teases the Series X’s startup sound, there will be a new Last of Us Part II trailer and a Mortal Kombat 11 reveal tomorrow, something Cyberpunk 2077 is happening in June, Amazon reveals its hero shooter, Crucible, and THQ Nordic and Koch Media trade a bunch of properties for some confusing reason. Links: Xbox 20/20: Join Us as We Look into the Future of Xbox (news.xbox.com) @Naughty_Dog’s trailer tease tweet @Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II going gold @MortalKombat’s the saga continues tweet @CyberpunkGame’s Night City Wire tweet Crucible’s official website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, May 04, 2020
Mon. 05/04 - A Nintendo leak reveals early game builds and more and it's Star Wars day
A recent Nintendo digs into the company’s past, we know how The Last of Us Part II’s leak happened from a technical perspective, there are a few Star Wars video game surprises and sales, and I finally beat Final Fantasy VII Remake. Links: Massive Nintendo Leak Reveals Wii Code, N64 Demos, and Early Pokémon Designs (Siliconera) @imranzomg’s tweets about the Nintendo leak The Nintendo leak saga continues: biggest Nintendo leak in history, full source code / design files for Wii released online (ResetEra) @jasonschreier’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II leak @PixelButts’ tweet about The Last of Us Part II leak The original Star Wars: Battlefront now has Steam multiplayer support (PC Gamer) Vader Immortal Will Bring the Dark Side to PlayStation VR (starwars.com) “We Were Always Going to Go Big!”: Inside LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga (starwars.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, May 01, 2020
Fri. 05/01 - Sony knows who leaked The Last of Us Part II and Final Fantasy VII Remake's story won't be too different for the sequels
Sony figured out who leaked the Last of Us Part II plot details, Square Enix offers some spoiler-free hints about where Final Fantasy VII Remake’s story is going, Microsoft will be sharing Xbox Series X gameplay next week, Geoff Keighley announced Summer Game Fest, and GDC is going digital for the summer. Links: The Last of Us Part 2 leaked online (gamesindustry.biz) @Neil_Druckmann’s tweet about the leak confirmation Final Fantasy 7 Remake Ultimania Book Interview with Nomura, Kitase, and Nojima (aitaikimochi.tumblr.com) @Xbox’s Inside Xbox tweet New Xbox on schedule but game production may be slowed by coronavirus, Microsoft exec says (cnbc.com) @geoffkeighley’s tweet about Summer Game Fest @geoffkeighley’s phase 1 tweet @geoffkeighley’s Xbox tweet GDC Summer is going fully digital (gdconf.com) Assassin's Creed Valhalla reshapes the series' RPG storytelling by giving you a Viking settlement (Eurogamer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 30, 2020
Thu. 04/30 - Assassin's Creed Valhalla revealed and Apex Legends get a new season and new Legend
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla gets a full reveal with a cinematic trailer, Apex Legends gets a new season and a new Legend, movies based on SimCity and The Sims are apparently in the works, and don't write off Nier Automata just because it requires multiple playthroughs. Links: Assassin’s Creed Valhalla: Cinematic World Premiere Trailer (YouTube) Apex Legends Season 5 – Fortune's Favor (ea.com) SimCity and The Sims Live-Action Movies In Development At Legendary Pictures (thegww.com) @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Luigi’s Mansion 3 DLC See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 29, 2020
Wed. 04/29 - Ubisoft is teasing the next Assassin's Creed and Google makes lots of Stadia announcements
Ubisoft is teasing the next Assassin’s Creed, Google made a bunch of Stadia announcements, there are some new Nier Replicant details, Indivisible released for Nintendo Switch so suddenly that the developer didn't even know it was happening, and Reggie Fils-Aime is starting a podcast. Links: @assassinscreed’s tweet about the series’ next setting Stadia Connect 4.28.2020 (YouTube) @StormYorha’s tweets about Nier Replicant New Nier Replicant details from ryokutya2089.com Talking Games With Reggie & Harold (gofundme) @yosp’s Pistol Whip is coming to PSVR tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, April 28, 2020
Tue. 04/28 - Final Fantasy VII Remake's creators want the next part ASAP and Deadly Premonition 2 is coming soon
Final Fantasy VII Remake’s director wants the next parts to release ASAP, The Last of Us Part II story details have leaked, so be careful as you explore the internet, Deadly Premonition 2 is releasing sooner than expected, and Nintendo should really let us upload our Animal Crossing save files to the cloud. Links: @aitaikimochi’s translated tweets about Final Fantasy VII Remake @Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II leaks @Swery65’s tweet about Deadly Premonition 2 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, April 27, 2020
Mon. 04/27 - Last of Us Part II and Ghost of Tsushima have new releases dates and Travis Scott sets Fortnite records
The Last of Us Part II has a release date again, Ghost of Tsushima has been pushed back a bit, the Travis Scott Fortnite event was insane, there won’t be a proper WWE 2K game this year, but there will be something, Bethesda is donating a substantial sum to COVID-19 research, and NPD shares some interesting Resident Evil and Final Fantasy data. Links: Release Date Updates For The Last of Us Part II, Ghost of Tsushima (blog.us.playstation) @FortniteGame’s Travis Scott tweet Fightful.com’s @SeanRossSapp’s tweet about WWE 2K21 WWE 2K Battlegrounds trailer (YouTube) Bethesda Donates $1,000,000 to COVID-19 Relief Efforts (Bethesda.net) @npdgames’ Final Fantasy ranking list @npdgames’ Resident Evil ranking list Gears Tactics gets the turn-based fundamentals right, but isn’t consistently fun (Polygon) Gears Tactics Review – Impressive Battles In A Quagmire War (Game Informer) Gears Tactics Review - One Step At A Time (GameSpot) Gears Tactics Review (IGN) Gears Tactics review (PC Gamer) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, April 24, 2020
Fri. 04/24 - Horizon Zero Dawn might become a trilogy and some Nintendo accounts have been comprised
Guerrilla Games might have multiple Horizon: Zero Dawn games in the works, Nintendo confirms that accounts were compromised, Bandai Namco is giving away Pac-Man Championship Edition 2, and a new Tintin game is in development. Links: Guerrilla is planning a Horizon Zero Dawn trilogy (videogameschronicle.com) @Nintendo’s tweet about the hack Report on unauthorized login to "Nintendo Network ID" and request for safe use of "Nintendo Account" (Nintendo.co.jp) @Nibellion’s tweet about the Nintendo hack thread Microids and Moulinsart partnership announcement: A Tintin video game in the works! (micros.com) Trials of Mana Review (IGN) Trials of Mana Review – Fun But Faithful To A Fault (Game Informer) PlayDead's tease for its next game Windbound trailer Way to the Woods trailer Baldo trailer Savior trailer See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 23, 2020
Thu. 04/23 - GameStop re-opens stores as its executives take pay cuts and Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Xbox Game Pass
GameStop is re-opening some of its stores while its executives are taking pay cuts, it might be a good idea to change your Nintendo account password, Red Dead Redemption 2 is coming to Game Pass in May, Minimal Affect is a full on Mass Effect parody video game, and reviews are online for XCOM Chimera Squad. Links: GameStop Provides Business Update Related to COVID-19 (GameStop) Nintendo owners urged to secure accounts (BBC) Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: Red Dead Redemption 2 (news.xbox.com) Minimal Affect Announcement Trailer (YouTube) XCOM: Chimera Squad Review - Breaching Simplicity Through Strategy (ScreenRant) XCOM: Chimera Squad Review – A New Kind Of Goon Squad (Game Informer) XCOM: Chimera Squad review (PC Gamer) XCOM: Chimera Squad Review (IGN) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 22, 2020
We. 04/22 - Far Cry 3's Vaas might be making a return, Fornite is in the Google Play store, and Valorant gets patched
Far Cry 3’s Vaas might be making a return, Fortnite is finally on the Google Play Store, there is a Crash Bandicoot mobile from the makers of Candy Crush, Nvidia’s Geforce Now game streaming service loses some big titles, and Valorant gets a patch. Links: Michael Mando’s Reddit AMA Epic Games launches Fortnite on the Google Play Store and they’re not happy about it (techcrunch) Crash Bandicoot Mobile on the Google Play store Nvidia’s GeForce Now will lose access to titles from Xbox Game Studios and Warner Bros. (The Verge) Full Stream Ahead: PC Community Rallies Behind GeForce NOW (blogs.nvidia.com) Valorant Patch Notes 0.47+ Control April 2020 Update Notes (controlgame.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, April 21, 2020
Tue. 04/21 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons sold very well and is getting new villagers and Super Mario Maker 2 is getting a final upate
Both Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Super Mario Maker 2 are getting updates this week, NPD numbers are in and Animal Crossing basically demolished everyone, Final Fantasy VII Remake has sold more than three million copies in three days, and the My Nintendo app released in Japan. Links: @animalcrossing’s tweet about the next update @NintendoAmerica’s tweet about Super Mario Maker 2’s big final update NPD’s @MatPiscatella’s tweets about game sales for March, etc. Final Fantasy on Facebook Japanese listing for the My Nintendo app ResetEra thread about the My Nintendo app See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, April 20, 2020
Mon. 04/20 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mines and special edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One consoles
An Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mine hints at the future of the game, there is going to be a special edition Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One X console, controller, and more, Michel Ancel's Wild reappears, the Nier mobile game actually looks interesting, Comic-Con 2020 has been cancelled, and Gris from developer Nomada has sold over 1 million copies. Links: Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mine hints at vegetable growing, diving, and Crazy Redd’s return (Polygon) @_Ninji’s tweets about the Animal Crossing: New Horizons data mine Cyberpunk 2077 Limited Edition Bundle, Controller And Accessories Coming to Xbox (majornelson.com) The Website for PS4 Exclusive WiLD Appears to Have Been Recently Updated With Concept Art (playstationlifestyle.net) Reddit post about new Wild screenshots NieR Re[in]carnation gameplay clip on YouTube @Comic_Con’s tweet about the cancellation of the 2020 event @nomadastudiobcn’s tweet about selling one million copies of Gris See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, April 17, 2020
Fri. 04/17 - Rockstar is working on a new GTA and making life better for its employees and Gamescom and Oculus Connect are going ditial
Rockstar is working on a new Grand Theft Auto and improving its work environment according to a report, Gamescom and Oculus Connect are going digital as a result of COVID-19, Cyberpunk 2077 is teasing maybe a special edition Xbox One console, and Ninjala is getting an open beta. Links: 18 Months After Red Dead Redemption 2, Rockstar Has Made Big Cultural Changes (Kotaku) @gamescom’s tweet about the showing going digital @gamescom’s official statement about the 2020 event An Update on Oculus Connect 7 (oculus.com) Microsoft Looks Like It's Teasing A Cyberpunk 2077 Xbox One (Game Informer) The Definitive Version of Star Wars Episode I: Racer Hits PS4 May 12 (blog.us.playstation) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 16, 2020
Thu. 04/16 - PS5 is on track for 2020, but may be hard to find and the dramatic Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga continues
PlayStation 5 should be out this year, but it might hard to find, the latest entry in the ongoing Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga may be the most interesting and dramatic yet, and a number of smaller game and port announcements round out the end of the show. Links: Sony Plans Limited PlayStation 5 Output in First Year (Bloomberg) Re: Unauthorized Release of Cooking Mama: Cookstar by Planet Entertainment LLC (offer.co.jp) EXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (Screenrant) @CookstarMama’s tweet in reponse to Office Create’s statement World War Z Gets New Content in GOTY Edition, Nintendo Switch Version Announced (IGN) @Jupiter_JP1’s tweet teasing the next picross Press Sneak Out (Kotaku) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 15, 2020
Wed. 04/15 - Sony is giving away Uncharted, Fortnite's next season has been delayed, and Hello Neighbor is getting a cartoon adaptation
Sony is giving away games and establishing a helpful fund for indie devs, Fortnite’s next season has been delayed, the next batch of Xbox Game Pass games has been revealed, Chex Quest HD and the next Dark Pictures Anthology entry are releasing this summer, and Hello Neighbor is getting an animated adaptation. Links: Announcing the Play At Home Initiative (blog.us.playstation) Fortnite Chapter 2 - Season 2 Extension (epicgames.com) Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for Console: The Long Dark, Deliver Us The Moon, Gato Roboto, and More (news.xbox.com) Gears Tactics, The Long Dark, Machinarium, and More Coming Soon to Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta) (news.xbox.com) Chex Quest HD on Steam The Dark Pictures: Little Hope – Announcement Trailer (YouTube) Hello Neighbor Is Getting Its Own Animated Feature (OpenCritic) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, April 14, 2020
Tue. 04/14 - XCOM: Chimera Squad releases in 10 days, Switch has been updated, and ray tracing is coming to Minecraft
The Switch operating system, has been updated to version 10.0.0, Minecraft is going to look a lot prettier soon, a new XCOM, Chimera Squad, is releasing in 10 days, Fallout 76’s big Wastelanders updated is live, and Rick May, who voiced Peppy in Star Fox 64, has sadly passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Links: Nintendo Switch System Updates and Change History (support.nintendo.com) @NVIDIAGeForceUK’s Minecraft RTX On beta tweet Planned Graphics Improvements For Minecraft Cancelled (Game Informer) @XCOM’s Chimera Squad announcement tweet @SolomonJake’s tweet congratulating the XCOM: Chimera Squad team Rick May, the voice of Peppy and Andross in StarFox 64, has passed away from coronavirus (gonintendo.com) @Wolpaw’s tweet about Rick May Everything You Need to Know About Fallout 76: Wastelanders (Bethesda.net) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, April 13, 2020
Mon. 04/13 - Rumors point to a Resident Evil 4 remake, ESRB is calling out paid random elements, and Crysis is teasing something
A Resident Evil 4 remake is rumored to be in production and Resident Evil 2 and 3 remake are selling very well, ESRB is now calling out in-game purchases with random results, Grounded is getting an arachnophobia mode, and the Crysis twitter account is active for the first time in four years. Links: Capcom is working on a Resident Evil 4 remake (videogamechronicles.com) Resident Evil 3 Ships 2 Million Units Five Days After Release (Capcom.co.jp) @cvxfreak’s Resident Evil tweet Introducing a New Interactive Element: In-Game Purchases (Includes Random Items) (esrb.org) @Obsidian’s Grounded arachnophobia tweet @Crysis' "RECEIVING DATA" tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sun, April 12, 2020
Black Mesa interview with writer/designer Benjamin Truman
In this bonus episode of Gaming Ride Home, Kyle talks to Benjamin Truman, a writer and designer for Black Mesa, the remake of Half-Life that was in development for more than a decade. Truman talks about what it's like to work on a game for so long, how involved Valve was with the project, and how the team managed to officially release the game right before the release of Half-Life: Alyx. Black Mesa on Steam Benjamin Truman on Twitter Developer Crowbar Collective on twitter See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, April 10, 2020
Fri. 04/10 - Cyberpunk 2077 is on track, Blizzard isn't sure about Blizzcon, and Final Fantasy VII Remake is out today
Cyberpunk 2077 is on track for its September release, Blizzard isn’t sure about Blizzcon yet, and Final Fantasy XIV’s next update has been delayed, but that’s okay because today marks the release of Final Fantasy VII Remake. Links: Grupa CD PROJEKT - wyniki finansowe za 2019 r. | KOMENTARZ (YouTube) @AdamBadowski's tweet about Cyberpunk 2077's ratings A Note About BlizzCon (blizzcon.com) On the Impact of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) on FFXIV Service and Development (na.finalfantasyxiv.com) Final Fantasy VII Remake - Thank You for waiting… | PS4 (YouTube) @MatPiscatella’s Final Fantasy VII Remake sales tweet Final Fantasy VII Remake PlayStation 4 theme See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 09, 2020
Thu. 04/09 - Google Stadia is free, Resident Evil 8 rumors are online, and there won't be an official digital E3 event
Google Stadia is free right now, or at least it will be very soon, Resident Evil 8 rumors point the game being subtitled Village, and a digital version of E3 won’t be happening in 2020, at least not one guided by the ESA. Links: Play Stadia Pro for free, starting today (blog.google) Sources: Resident Evil 8: Village Test Demo Details Leak (relyonhorro.com) New Rumors Arise About Resident Evil 8 (biohazardcast.com) @Nibellion’s tweets about Resident Evil 8 E3 2021 dates revealed, but the 2020 'online experience' isn't going to happen (PC Gamer) The ESA sets dates for E3 2021 (gamesindustry.biz) IGN Announces 'Summer of Gaming' Event in June (IGN) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 08, 2020
Wed. 04/08 - Sony unveils PlayStation 5's controller, the DualSense, and CD Projekt RED shares a little bit of Cyberpunk 2077 lore
Sony reveals the PlayStation 5 controller, which it has dubbed the DualSense, CD Projekt Red is sharing some little bits of Cyberpunk 2077 lore, Rhythm Heaven’s composer and producer wants help bringing the game to Switch, and Valorant did break Twitch viewership records yesterday as expected. Links: Introducing DualSense, the New Wireless Game Controller for PlayStation 5 (PlayStation Blog) PlayStation product manager @toshimasa_aoki’s tweet about the headphone jack AsboZapruder’s reddit post about the DualSense controller @Marcin360’s tweet about Cyberpunk details @CyberpunkGame’s tweet about The Mox @tsunkuboy’s Rhythm Heaven tweet @PushDustin’s translation of @tsunkuboy’s tweet @krispiotrowski's tweet about Below's PC update See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, April 07, 2020
Tue. 04/07 - Valorant is setting Twitch records, the Cooking Mama: Cookstar saga gets an update, and Disco Elysium is reportedly coming to Switch
Valorant will probably have set a Twitch viewership record by the time you’re listening to this episode, there is a new wrinkle in the mysterious case of Cooking Mama: Cookstar, Chrono Trigger’s composer is working on a throwback RPG, No Man’s Sky has mechs now, and Disco Elysium is reportedly in development for Switch. Links: Valorant on Twitch EXCLUSIVE: Cooking Mama Cookstar Switch eShop Controversy Explained (Screenrant) Sea of Stars Kickstarter EXO Mech: Introducing Update 2.4 (No Man’s Sky) Disco Elysium Switch port currently in development (GamesRadar) Game On - Disco Elysium and games and families (BBC) Below Hits PS4 April 7, New “Explore” Mode Added (PlayStation Blog) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, April 06, 2020
Mon. 04/06 - Cooking Mama probably isn't mining cryptocurrency, Animal Crossing removes eggs, and Final Fantasy VII Remake reviews are live
Nintendo is limiting Animal Crossing: New Horizons eggs, Cooking Mama: Cookstar might be mining cryptocurrency, but probably isn’t, Final Fantasy VII Remake’s review embargo has lifted, and Saint’s Row: The Third is getting a big remaster. Links: Animal Crossing nerfs some egg drop rates for Bunny Day (Polygon) @konjak’s Animal Crossing tweet The Cooking Mama Game for Switch That Came Out, and Then Disappeared (IGN) Cooking Mama: Cookstar Creators Move to Quash Cryptocurrency Mining Speculation (IGN) @CookingMama tweet about cryptocurrency/blockchain capabilities Cooking Mama: Cookstar Pulled From Switch eShop Amid Accusations Of Mining Cryptocurrency (Nintendolife) Final Fantasy 7 Remake Review - Count On Cloud (GameSpot) Final Fantasy VII Remake Review — Old Friends And New Life (Game Informer) Final Fantasy VII Remake review – Soldier Boy, Tell ‘Em (EGM) Final Fantasy 7 Remake Review (IGN) Review: Final Fantasy VII Remake (Easy Allies) Final Fantasy 7 Remake review: "A loving reimagining of the original that delivers a new experience that's wholly its own" (GamesRadar) @imranzomg’s Final Fantasy VII Remake tweet Final Fantasy VII Remake Review - Kinda Funny Gamescast Ep. 15 (Kinda Funny) @jasonschreier’s Final Fantasy VII Remake tweet
Fri, April 03, 2020
Fri. 04/03 - The Last of Us Part II has been delayed and Final Fantasy VII Remake's release has not been pushed up
The Last of Us Part II has been delayed and no longer has a release date, Final Fantasy VII Remake will not be releasing any earlier than April 10, Hideo Kojima is still interested in making a horror game, Platinum Games should have a real fourth announcement soon, Rogue Legacy 2 has been announced, and Resident Evil 3 is out today. Links: @PlayStation tweet about delaying The Last of Us Part II and Iron Man VR @Naughty_Dog’s tweet about The Last of Us Part II’s delay @jasonschreier’s The Last of Us Part II delay tweet Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Dirt Rally 2.0 are Your PlayStation Plus Games for April (blog.us.playstation) Square Enix Final Fantasy VII Remake early release statement (support.na.square-enix.com) The Fellowship – Hideo Kojima (bafta.org) Platinum’s website teasing a fifth announcement @CellarDoorGames’ Rogue Legacy 2 tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, April 02, 2020
Thu. 04/02 - Gearbox employees dispute bonuses, J.J. Abrams' Spyjinx has been unveiled, and Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76 are coming to Steam
Gearbox employees are disputing bonuses related to Borderlands 3, J.J. Abrams and Epic announced Spyjinx a long time ago, but now we finally know what it is, Sea of Thieves and Fallout 76 are coming to Steam, there are a few more April Fools’ Day pranks to talk about even though it is April 2, and I have almost finished Half-Life Alyx. Links: Sources: Despite Huge Sales, Borderlands 3 Developers Are Getting Stiffed On Bonuses (Kotaku) Beta Test Announcement Blog (Epic Games) Spyjinx Game Overview (Epic) @SeaOfThieves’ Steam tweet Fallout 76 – Special Steam Offers (Bethesda.net) A Small April Fool's Event – For Honor: Mini Edition (for honor.ubisoft.com) Warframe | Introducing MoreFrame, a totally (not) real Tenno Lifestyle Channel (Warframe on YouTube) One Snapshot. Infinite Dimensions. (Minecraft YouTube) April Fools Mode: Turret Town! (World of Tanks on YouTube) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, April 01, 2020
Wed. 04/01 - It's April Fools' Day, Bethesda won't have a showcase in June, and Ryan Reynolds is making a Dragon's Lair movie
There are lots of April Fools’ Day pranks on the internet today so Kyle runs down the ones that stand out the most, Bethesda won’t be sharing a digital showcase in June, Ryan Reyonolds and Netflix are making a Dragon’s Lair movie, and Pokémon Go’s developer, Niantic, acquires an augmented reality startup and continues to make the game easier to play from home. Links: Overwatch heroes are wearing googly eyes (Polygon) Capcom’s Neco Drop Hal’s Boxboy beat ‘em up tweet Fantasy Battle Royale (pubg.com) Bandai Namco's Tales of the Rays trailer Revealing DiRT Rollers: The Official Marble Racing Video Game! (codemasters.com) PlatinumGames presents a shocking—err, docking new collaboration! @DCDeacon’s tweet about Bethesda’s lack of a June digital showcase Ryan Reynolds in Talks to Tackle Live-Action Adaptation of '80s Video Game 'Dragon's Lair' (Exclusive) Embracing real-world gaming from home (ninanticlabs.com) Niantic squares up against Apple and Facebook with acquisition of AR startup 6D.ai (tech crunch.com) Announcing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, featuring the UDT Classic Ghost Bundle for instant access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, including Call of Duty: Warzone (Activision) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i
Tue, March 31, 2020
Tue. 03/31 - Gamescom is still happening, Artifact moves into beta 2.0 with Suriel Vazquez, and Wasteland 3 and Minecraft Dungeons get delays
Gamescom is still happening, but it might be more digital, Artifact’s overhaul is starting to ramp up and Suriel Vazquez calls in to tell me about it, The Outer Worlds, Wasteland 3, and Minecraft Dungeons all have new release dates, and Persona 5 Royal is out today. Links: gamescom 2020: Organisers update revised plans (gamescom.com) What's the plan - Beta 2.0 (Steam) @nintendoamerica’s tweet about The Outer Worlds’ new release date The Outer Worlds to Launch on Nintendo Switch on June 5, 2020 (outerworlds.obsidian.net) Wasteland 3 Now Releasing August 28 (fig.co) Minecraft Dungeon's official website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, March 30, 2020
Mon. 03/30 - Modern Warfare 2 Remastered might release tomorrow, a collection of 3D Mario games might be coming to Switch, and Nier is coming to the current generation
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Remastered might be out tomorrow, a number of classic Mario games might be coming to Switch, the original Nier is getting remade for modern consoles and PC, Sony is slowing down the PlayStation Network in the U.S. to help with bandwidth, it looks like OXM, Official Xbox magazine, may have folded, and Resident Evil 3 remake reviews are out in the wild. Links: Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 Remaster launches tomorrow (Eurogamer) Nintendo has big plans for Super Mario Bros.’ 35th anniversary (Video Games Chronicle) Sources: Nintendo Switch 2020 line-up dominated by Mario games old and new (Eurogamer) NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… in development (Square Enix) UPDATE: Preserving Internet Access for the Entire Community (PlayStation Blog) Long-running Official Xbox Magazine shuts down (Eurogamer) Resident Evil 3 Review – A Relentless Terror (Game Informer) Resident Evil 3 Remake review – A disappointing step back for the series (PC Gamer) Resident Evil 3 Single-Player Review – My bloody valentine (IGN) Resident Evil 3 Remake Review In Progress (GameSpot) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 27, 2020
Fri. 03/27 - Microsoft and Sony set COVID-19 expectations, Remedy and Playdead tease future games, and the Switch is scarce
Microsoft and Sony offer somewhat reassuring comments about game delays, there is a little more to the Epic publishing announcement yesterday, Switches are scarce right now, and Plague Inc. is doing its part to help fight COVID-19. Links: Statement Regarding the Impact of the Spread of the Novel Coronavirus (Sony) Xbox Releases Statement On COVID-19's Impact On Exclusive Game Development (GameSpot) Remedy Entertainment signs with Epic Games to publish two new multi-platform games (Remedy) @Playdead’s next game tease tweet Nintendo Switch Is Sold Out Almost Everywhere, Dramatically Increasing Prices (GameSpot) Plague Inc. gives a quarter of a million dollars to fight COVID-19 (ndemiccreations.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 26, 2020
Thu. 03/26 - Nintendo makes Xenoblade, Smash Bros., and Pokémon announcements, and Epic is publishing Remedy, Playdead, and GenDesign games
Nintendo released a surprise Direct this morning with Xenoblade, Smash Bros., Pokémon news, and a lot more, and Remedy, Playdead, and GenDesign all sign game publishing deals with Epic. Links: Nintendo Direct Mini 3.26.20 (YouTube) Epic Games Publishing Announces Partnerships with gen DESIGN, Playdead, and Remedy Entertainment (Epic) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, March 25, 2020
Wed. 03/25 - Animal Crossing updates won't be delayed, Minecraft adds free educational content, and Half-Life: Alyx impressions
Animal Crossing’s creators spoke with The Washington Post about time travel, potential delays, and more, Minecraft adds free educational content, Plague Inc. is helping with COVID-19 research, and I stayed up way too late last night playing Half-Life: Alyx. Links: Nintendo explains philosophy behind Animal Crossing’s big changes, such as gender expression and terraforming (The Washington Post/Launcher) A Message to the Gaming Community on What We’re Doing to Help Today (news.xbox.com) Plague Inc. gives a quarter of a million dollars to fight COVID-19 (ndemiccreations.com) Inside the Surrealistic World of Paper Beast, Out Tomorrow for PS VR (PlayStation Blog) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, March 24, 2020
Tue. 03/24 - Sony is slowing down the PlayStation Network, Konami denies Silent Hill rumors, and early Control DLC impressions
PlayStation is lowering download speeds in Europe, Konami is pushing back against Silent Hill rumors, photo mode is not PC-exclusive for Death Stranding, and Kyle has early impressions for the upcoming Control DLC, The Foundation, which is coming out Thursday. Links: Preserving Internet Access for the Entire Community (PlayStation Blog) @KazHiraiCEO’s PSN bandwith tweet Konami Claims Recent Silent Hill Rumors are False (Rely on Horror) @HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN’s photo mode in Death Stranding tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, March 23, 2020
Mon. 03/23 - PS5 will play most PS4 games, GameStops are closing, and Nintendo doesn't like Dreams
The PlayStation 5 will play more PlayStation 4 games than we thought, GameStop is closing stores to fight the COVID-19 spread, Nintendo doesn’t want Dreams creators making Mario games, Twitch streamer Kaceytron gets banned, and a new Half-Life game is out today. Links: Unveiling New Details of PlayStation 5: Hardware Technical Specs [UPDATED] (PlayStation Blog) GameStop Provides US Store Operations and Customer Service Update (GameStop) GameStop Shuts Down Stores In California (Kotaku) Sony going after Dreams creations that use Nintendo IP at the request of Nintendo (gonintendo) @Piece_of_Craft’s Dreams/Nintendo tweet @kaceytron’s tweet about suspension See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 20, 2020
Fri. 03/20 - GameStop is "essential" retail, Artifact is getting overhauled, and Fallout 76 players are hoarding toilet paper
GameStop is staying open and calling itself essential retail, Valve is giving Artifact another shot, Sam Fisher from Splinter Cell is coming to Ghost Recon Breakpoint, Fallout 76 players are hoarding toilet paper, A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 remaster might be in the works, SonicFox takes the next step in his esports career, and Animal Crossing: New Horizons and Doom Eternal are out today. Links: GameStop: We Can Stay Open During Lockdowns Because We're 'Essential Retail' (Kotaku) GameStop Instructs Employees to Ignore Law Enforcement And Not Shut Down (Vice/Waypoint) Official GameStop statement about preventative measures @jasonschreier’s GameStop tweet @yozetty’s GameStop tweet Valve's digital card game Artifact "reboot" is so large, it's internally being called Artifact 2, says Gabe Newell (GamesRadar) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Deep State Teaser (YouTube) Fallout 76 players are also hoarding toilet paper (Polygon) Call of Duty: MW2 Campaign Remaster rated in South Korea (ResetEra) SonicFox signs with Evil Geniuses (The Washington Post/Launcher) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 19, 2020
Thu. 03/19 - Xbox Series X almost had a release date, Final Fantasy VII hasn't been delayed, and MapleStory 2 is shutting down with guest Leo Vader
Xbox Series X had a release date for a little while yesterday, Square Enix clears some confusion around Final Fantasy VII Remake delays, the White House asks for gamers to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Untitled Goose Game takes home the big GDC award, and Leo Vader calls in to talk about the unexpected closure of MapleStory 2. Links: The Xbox Series X releases this Thanksgiving (Mashable) Square Enix’s @finalfantasyvii tweet White House Doctor: We Need Millennials To Stay Healthy Because They Know How To Speedrun Video Games (Kotaku) Untitled Goose Game nabs Game of the Year at the 2020 Game Developers Choice Awards! (gdconf.com) MapleStory 2 Service Closure on May 27, 2020 (maplestory2.nexon.net) @peter_dalton from Bluepoint’s PS5 tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, March 18, 2020
Wed. 03/18 - New PlayStation 5 details, Hearthstone's Ashes of Outland expansion, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey is getting a free weekend
Sony and Mark Cerny detail the PlayStation 5, Hearthstone’s big Ashes of Outland expansion adds a new class, Call of Duty: Warzone’s solo mode is live, we know exactly when Half-Life: Alyx will release, and Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is having a free weekend. Links: Inside PlayStation 5: the specs and the tech that deliver Sony's next-gen vision (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry) Announcing Ashes of Outland – Hearthstone's Newest Expansion! (Blizzard) Introducing Xbox Game Pass Ultimate Perks Plus New Titles for Console and PC (news.xbox.com) @CallofDuty’s tweet about solos in Warzone @valvesoftware’s Half-Life: Alyx tweet Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Free Weekend – Everything You Need To Know! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, March 17, 2020
Tue. 03/17 - PS5 news is coming tomorrow, Nintendo announces lots of indie games, and Smash fighters might be delayed
The PlayStation 5 is getting an in-depth reveal tomorrow, Nintendo announced a bunch of Indie Stuff, Super Smash Bros. announcements and DLC might be delayed, Trials of Mana is getting a demo, Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot is getting some DLC, and Square Enix released the first part of its Final Fantasy vii remake documentary series. Links: @PlayStation’s tweet about the PlayStation 5 Link to Japanese excerpt from Sakurai’s Famitsu column @PushDustIn’s tweet about Super Smash Bros. reveal delays Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot Will Add Super Saiyan God, Training With Whis, Beerus Fight, and More as DLC (Siliconera) Trials of Mana demo launches March 18; ‘Final’ trailer and pre-launch gameplay (Gematsu) Inside FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE – Episode 1: Introduction (YouTube) ‘Sonic The Hedgehog’ Just Raced Past A Major Box Office Milestone (Forbes) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, March 16, 2020
Mon. 03/16 - More Xbox Series X technical details, Animal Crossing reviews are online, and Resident Evil 3 Remake is getting a demo
Microsoft goes into even further detail with the Xbox Series X, Animal Crossing: New Horizons reviews are dropping online, Resident Evil 3 remake is getting a demo and Resident Evil Resistance is getting an open beta, there will be an indie focused Nintendo direct tomorrow, Control is getting its first big expansion, and Gamescom is still planned for later this year. Links: Inside Xbox Series X: the full specs (EuroGamer/Digital Foundry) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – A Wholesome Island Oasis (Game Informer) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review – Horizon Zero Yawns (IGN) Animal Crossing: New Horizons Review In Progress (GameSpot) Explore the Resident Evil 3 Raccoon City demo starting March 19! (Capcom) @nintendoamerica’s indie world direct tweet @ControlRemedy’s tweet about The Foundation @gamescom’s tweet about COVID-19 concerns See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Sat, March 14, 2020
Murder by Numbers interview with director Ed Fear
In this bonus episode of Gaming Ride Home, Kyle talks to Murder by Number director, Ed Fear, about his history with picross, the fear of accidentally making a Phoenix Wright spiritual successor, their mutual appreciation for Tina Fey, and more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 13, 2020
Fri. 03/13 - Silent Hill rumors appear, February 2020’s NPD numbers are live, and we know who bought the Nintendo PlayStation
Konami may be returning to Silent Hill and though it is strictly rumor and should be treated as such, Hideo Kojima might be involved with the project. February 2020’s NPD numbers are live, we know who bought the Nintendo PlayStation, coronavirus is causing more statements, changes, and cancellations, and Nioh 2 is out today. Links: Sources: PlayStation Backs Silent Hill Series Reboot & Silent Hills Revival (Rely on Horror) Exclusive: Meet The Person Who Spent $360,000 To Own The ‘Nintendo PlayStation’ Prototype (Forbes) @SquareEnix’s E3 cancellation statement tweet Pokémon Go Makes Changes For The Coronavirus Pandemic (Game Informer) Call of Duty League cancels all Home Series events and shifts to online format (Charlie Intel) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 12, 2020
Thu. 03/12 - Lego Mario is weird, Nintendo and more react to E3's cancelation, and Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition is coming to consoles
The recently teased Lego Mario is a new, unique type of Lego set, big publishers like Nintendo , Microsoft, and more react to E3’s cancellation which may have robbed us of Rocksteady, Batman, and Harry Potter video game details, the coronavirus is causing esports cancellations, a Nintendo class action lawsuit takes a small step forward, and the 1997 Blade Runner game is getting enhanced for consoles and Steam. Links: @NintendoAmerica’s Lego Mario tweet LEGO Super Mario Revealed, How It Bridges Gap Between Games and LEGO (IGN) Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft Respond To The News Of E3's Cancellation (Kotaku) Microsoft, Ubisoft move to digital events after E3’s cancellation (Polygon) @ubisoft’s E3 cancelation tweet @devolverdigital’s E3 cancelation tweet E3 2020 Cancelled (Kotaku) @ESLDota2’s tweet about the Dota 2 Los Angeles Major @overwatchleague’s coronavirus tweet Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Class Action Sent To Arbitration (Top Class Actions) Classic 'Blade Runner' Video Game to Be Restored For Consoles, Steam (The Hollywood Reporter) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, March 11, 2020
Wed. 03/11 - E3 is cancelled with guest Mike Futter, 2K returns to football, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is very good
After a number of rumors and speculation last night, E3 has been cancelled and GameDev Business Handbook author Mike Futter stops by to discuss the announcement, 2K will be making football games again, but don’t expect a return to the ESPN NFL 2K series, Spelunky 2 gets a small update, and Ori and the Will of the Wisps is both out today and a very good video game. Links: E3 2020 Cancelled Due To Growing Concerns Over COVID-19 Virus (theesa.com) E3 2020 has been canceled (Ars Technica) @Futterish’s E3 tweet @jasonschreier’s E3 tweet @patrickklepek’s E3 tweet 2K Making NFL Games Again (Game Informer) Spelunky 2 Developer Shares New Screens, Progress Update (PlayStation Blog) Ori and the Will of the Wisps isn’t ready, so neither is our review (Polygon) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, March 10, 2020
Tue. 03/10 - Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors and Nintendo is doing something with Lego on Mario Day
Reggie Fils-Aimé joins GameStop’s board of directors, Nintendo is doing something with Lego that’s probably not a video game, but could be, Resident Evil 3 remake’s safe rooms are safe again, the coronavirus is affecting more video game and video game-adjacent events, and it’s Mario day, which is the perfect excuse for Kyle to talk about his favorite Mario game. Links: @Reggie’s tweet about joining GameStop GameStop Appoints Reginald Fils-Aimé, William Simon and James Symancyk to Board of Directors and Enhances Corporate Governance to Drive Ongoing Business Transformation (GameStop.com) @NintendoAmerica's Lego tease tweet Don't worry, Resident Evil 3 safe rooms ARE safe, confirms Capcom (GamesRadar) SXSW canceled over coronavirus concerns (cnet) An Important Update on EA’s Upcoming Competitive Gaming Events (ea.com) Sign up for the Gwent on Android beta See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, March 09, 2020
Mon. 03/09 - Call of Duty: Warzone is free-to-play and releasing tomorrow, and Mortal Kombat is getting an animated film
Warzone is a free-to-play battle royale Call of Duty mode that is releasing tomorrow, SonicFox wins big with Mortal Kombat, NetherRealm shows off Spawn gameplay and shows a trailer for an upcoming animated Mortal Kombat movie, changes are happening at Ubisoft Paris, andom someone bought the Nintendo PlayStation for $300,000. Links: Introducing a Game-Changing Free-to-play Experience - Call of Duty: Warzone (blog.activision.com) Mortal Kombat 11 Kombat Pack – Official Spawn Gameplay Trailer (YouTube) Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion's Revenge - Red Band Trailer (YouTube) Marie-Sophie de Waubert will head the French game company's flagship studio, developer of such franchises as 'Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon' and 'Just Dance.' (The Hollywood Reporter) One Of The Rarest Video Game Consoles Ever Sells For A Record-Breaking Price At Auction (GameSpot) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, March 06, 2020
Fri. 03/06 - Frictional Reveals Amnesia: Rebirth, TurboGrafx-16 Mini gets delayed, and iam8bit leaves E3
Frictional Games, the creators of Amnesia, have announced a sequel, the TurboGrafx-16 Mini has been delayed due to the coronavirus, iam8bit is no longer creative directing e3 2020, and Kyle takes a look at today’s new releases and runs down some sales that recently caught his eye. Links: @konamieu’s tweet detailing the TurboGrafx-16 Mini’s delay iam8bit resigns as E3 2020 creative director (gamesindustry.biz) @iam8bit’s E3 2020 resignation tweet The Sonic the Hedgehog movie has been delayed in Japan (Kotaku) One Punch Man: A Hero Nobody Knows review (IGN) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, March 05, 2020
Thu. 03/05 - Stadia hires a prominent God of War developer, Ghost of Tsushima arrives in June, and Last of Us is coming to HBO
Sony Santa Monica’s head leaves for Stadia and Stadia gets another update, Ghost of Tsushima has a summer release date, and the Last of Us is getting a TV adaptation for HBO. Sony Names New Head of Santa Monica Studio (IGN) Our new Stadia Games and Entertainment Studio in Playa Vista (blog.google) Google starts rolling out 4K Stadia gaming on the web (9to5google) Ghost of Tsushima Out June 26: Collector’s & Digital Deluxe Editions Detailed (PlayStation Blog) 'The Last of Us' Series in the Works at HBO From 'Chernobyl' Creator Craig Mazin, Neil Druckmann (The Hollywood Reporter) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, March 04, 2020
Wed. 03/04 - Star Wars Maverick appears, Stadia gets an update, and PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today
A new Star Wars game, Maverick, was revealed in a data mine, Google Stadia gets a small, but welcome update, the Uncharted movie takes a step towards becoming a real thing, we learn why Romance of the Three Kingdoms is cool, and the PlayStation 2 is 20 years old today. Links: @psnrelease’s Star Wars: Project Maverick tweet Unannounced Star Wars game appears to leak via PlayStation Network (Polygon) @GoogleStadia’s tweet about the game capture library update Stadia Just Added A Much-Requested Feature (GameSpot) Antonio Banderas Joins Tom Holland in ‘Uncharted’ Movie (Variety) Hideo Kojima’s Strange, Unforgettable Video-Game Worlds (New York Times) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, March 03, 2020
Tue. 03/03 - Indies explain why they're not on Stadia, Mario Kart mobile gets multiplayer, and Japan decides which Final Fantasy is best
Indie devs explain why they’re not on Stadia, Mario Kart Tour is finally getting multiplayer, different polls reveal the video game movies people want to see and decide the best Final Fantasies and Final Fantasy characters, and we learn about Granblue Fantasy Versus from the creators of Dragon Ball FighterZ. Links: Google's ambitious push into gaming is floundering, and it's due largely to too few games on its Stadia platform — here's why developers have held back (Business Insider) @mariokarttourEN tweet announcing multiplayer update 'Super Mario Bros.', 'Pac-Man' Top America's List of Most-Wanted Video Game Films (The Hollywood Reporter) Japan Picks Its Favourite Final Fantasy Game And Character (Nintendolife) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, March 02, 2020
Mon. 03/02 - GDC has been postponed, The Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is out now, and Mark Hamill is not Vesemir
GDC has been delayed to the ambiguous late summer, the Final Fantasy VII Remake demo is available now for PlayStation 4, Death Stranding PC has a release date and includes a number of Half-Life bonuses, The Witcher season 2 on Netflix has cast its Vesemir and it’s not Mark Hamill, Platinum explains why The Wonderful 101 won't come to be Xbox One, and the duct tape ceiling Counter-Strike player is getting a documentary. Links: Important GDC 2020 Update (gdconf.com) GDC Postponed Due To Coronavirus Concerns; E3 Organizer The ESA 'Watching The Situation Very Closely' (Game Informer) @finalfantasyvii’s tweet announcing the launch of the demo PlayStation store link to the Final Fantasy VII demo @505_Games’ tweet about Death Stranding The Witcher Finds Its Uncle Vesemir (Gizmodo) @Hamillhimself’s Witcher tweet @LHissrich’s reply to Mark Hamill’s Witcher tweet Platinum Games interview with Atsushi Inaba and Hideki Kamiya at PAX East 2020 – The Wonderful 101: Remastered, Project G.G., and Tokyo office (Gematsu) Internet Legends: Duct-Taped Gamer’s official website See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 28, 2020
Fri. 02/28 - Rockstar might be teasing something, Plague Inc has been removed from the Chinese App Store, and Epic questions Fortnite statistics
Rockstar might be teasing something with some logo changes, Plague Inc. has been pulled from China’s App Store, which is very likely related to the coronavirus, Epic is unsure about data that is being shared about Fortnite, and we look at what games released today. Links: Rockstar Games is updating its website with mysterious new imagery (GamesRadar) Pandemic simulation game 'Plague Inc' pulled from China's App Store (Mashable) Statement on the Removal of Plague Inc. from the China App Store Epic questions SuperData on Fortnite figures (gamesindustry.biz) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 27, 2020
Thu. 02/27 - Stardew Valley is getting another Update, it's Pokémon day, and Platinum Games reveals Project GG
More content is coming to Stardew Valley, today is Pokémon Day, Platinum Games is self-publishing its first game, Sanzaru is an Oculus studio now, and a few Ghost Recon Breakpoint updates have been delayed at the last second. Links: @ConcernedApe’s Stardew Valley tweet The Mythical Pokémon Zarude discovered! (pokemon.com) Google and the Pokémon of the year poll (YouTube) Hideki Kamiya’s blog announcing Project GG (platinumgames.com) Welcoming Sanzaru Games to Facebook (oculus.com) Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint: Immersive Mode Update (Ubisoft) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, February 26, 2020
Wed. 02/26 - GOG changes refund policy, Horizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PC, and Uncharted's director opens the door for a sequel
GOG is making it a lot easier to return games, Horizon: Zero Dawn might be coming to PC, Uncharted 4’s director opens the door a little bit for an Uncharted sequel, more developers and publishers are backing out of PAX, and Kunai gets a full, proper scored review. Links: GOG’s Updated Refund Policy has your back (even more) (gog.com) @Wario64’s tweet about Horizon Zero Dawn The Last of Us | The Definitive Playthrough - P15 (Troy Baker, Nolan North, Neil Druckmann, Ashley Johnson) (YouTube) Cyberpunk 2077, PUBG Devs Pull Out Of PAX East (GameSpot) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, February 25, 2020
Tue. 02/25 - Capcom and more change PAX and GDC plans, Black Mesa has a release date, and there is a new young Pokémon champion
The coronavirus is causing more publishers and developers to back away from shows like PAX and GDC, the fan-made Half-Life remake, Black Mesa has a release date, there is a new unstoppable Pokémon champion who is only seven years old, and Shenmue is doing okay, even if it doesn’t have a mass market appeal. Links: @CapcomUSA_’s tweet about PAX PlayStation and Facebook cancel GDC appearances citing coronavirus concerns (gamesindustry.biz) Kojima Productions' tweets about exiting GDC , ( 2 ) Fear Not The Long Road (Steam) Seven-Year-Old Wins A Pokémon Championship, Makes Everyone A Fan (Kotaku) @slasher’s tweet about Simone Lim Pokémon Oceania International Championships: VGC Junior Division Finals (YouTube) @DarkDetectiveNL's tweet about Shenmue III Developer Update | Experimental Mode: Triple Damage | Overwatch (YouTube) Overwatch’s first experimental mode is all about damage dealers (The Verge) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, February 24, 2020
Mon. 02/24 - Xbox Series X gets detailed, coronavirus is causing PAX problems, and EA caceled another Star Wars game
Microsoft details the technical specifications of the Xbox Series X, the coronavirus is causing problems for PAX, and EA reportedly cancelled another Star Wars game. Links: What You Can Expect From the Next Generation of Gaming (Xbox.com) Xbox Series X to Feature Dedicated Audio Hardware Acceleration (WCCFTech) Building Audio Gateways Into Immersive Worlds With Spatial Sound (GDC panel description) @CyberpunkGame’s tweet about Smart Delivery for Cyberpunk 2077 Sources: EA Canceled A Star Wars: Battlefront Spinoff Last Year (Kotaku) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 21, 2020
Fri. 02/21 - Animal Crossing: New Horizons details, Batman game rumors, and the Uncharted movie
There are tons of new Animal Crossing New Horizons details thanks to a recent direct, we add more rumors to WB Games Montreal’s potential Batman game, and there is a surprising amount of video game movie news probably thanks to the success of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. Links: Animal Crossing: New Horizons Nintendo Direct New Batman logo spotted at WB Games Montréal Tom Holland: Uncharted Movie Will Start Filming in 'Four Weeks' (IGN) @IGN's Uncharted movie director tweet Borderlands Movie In Production Directed By Eli Roth (IGN) 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater,' a video game that defined a generation, gets its own documentary (mic.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Thu, February 20, 2020
Thu. 02/20 - Potential PSVR 2 patents, GameStop troubles, and Persona 5 Scramble
A new patent shows something that might be a new PSVR controller with new capabilities, GameStop continues to struggle, Biomutant is still being developed, and Persona 5 Scramble is out… in Japan. Links: Sony Patents Valve Index-Like VR Controller With Finger Tracking (UploadVR) GameStop employees report extreme pressure from ‘desperate’ bosses (Polygon) The Truth About Working at GameStop: Workers Reveal Their Experiences (IGN) Tiger’s retro LCD handheld games are making a comeback (The Verge) @biomutant confirms continued development See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Wed, February 19, 2020
Wed. 02/19 - New Switch Lite colors, Witcher 3 Switch update, and Animal Crossing
There will be a lot of new Animal Crossing details later this week, a new Switch Lite Color is on the way, the Switch version of Witcher 3 just got a big meaningful update, and Final Fantasy VII is going to be a big game. Links: @NintendoAmerica announces Animal Crossing Direct @NintendoAmerica announces new Switch Lite color @A_i announces Sayonara coming to Xbox One @Simogo ready for new adventures @baldursgate3 is coming to PAX @NaughtyDog is bringing The Last of Us Part II to PAX The Last of Us Part II Ellie Edition Restock, PAX East Hands-on, and More (naughtydog.com) Final Fantasy VII Remake Box Confirms the Game Is 100GB in Size (PushSquare) @XboxGamePass for February The Witcher 3 on Switch Is Getting PC Cross-Save Support and More Graphical Options (IGN) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Tue, February 18, 2020
Tue. 02/18 - HQ Trivia shuts down, Bioshock and XCOM might come to Switch, and what's next for Gran Turismo
The popular mobile quiz show gaming app HQ Trivia shut down with little warning, it looks like Bioshock, Catherine, and XCOM may be making their way to Switch, and the creator of the Gran Turismo series thinks 4K might be enough. Links: Game over for HQ Trivia (CNN) @ScottRogowsky's tweet for Rus Yusupov Catherine: Full Body and XCOM 2 Collection Rated For Nintendo Switch In South Korea (Siliconera) Gran Turismo’s Future: “4K Resolution is Enough”, But 240fps is the Target (GTPlanet) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Mon, February 17, 2020
Mon. 02/17 - The DICE Awards, the next PlayStation VR, and the IRS notices Fortnite
Today we see who took home DICE Awards, a new PlayStation VR may be in the works, a Nintendo PlayStation prototype console is up for auction, and the IRS backtracks its initial plans to have tax payers report their Fortnite V-Bucks purchases. Links: Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts (Bloomberg) Bidding begins on ‘Nintendo Play Station’ prototype (Polygon) Nintendo Play Station Super NES CD-ROM Prototype (Heritage Auctions) IRS quietly deletes guideline that Fortnite virtual currency must be reported on tax returns (CNN) Calling Fortnite Cash a Virtual Currency Was an IRS Error (Bloomberg) @Pokemon's new Pokémon tease tweet @TAHKO's Pokémon Coco tweet See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 14, 2020
Fri. 02/14 - E3's future, Call of Duty battle royale rumors, and PS5 pricing
There are some difficult questions to answer about the future of E3, the rumored Call of Duty Modern Warfare battle royale mode looks like it will be called Warzone, and we have some idea of what the PlayStation 5 might cost. Links: The President of The ESA On The Waning of Big Names at E3, Winning Back Media's Trust, and More (usgamer.net) Geoff Keighley will not participate in E3 2020 (gamesindustry.biz) Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Warzone gameplay leaks, all but confirming a battle royale drop is imminent (gamesradar.com) Sony Is Struggling With PlayStation 5 Price Due to Costly Parts (bloomberg.com) @futterish's twitter thread Everything You Need to Know About the Bleeding Edge Closed Beta Weekend (xbox.com) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Fri, February 14, 2020
Thu. 02/13 - Welcome To The Gaming Ride Home Podcast!
Today, Kyle explains what this thing is and why he hopes you will listen, Pokémon Home is out in the wild, the Sonic the Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews, and there is some surprise Devil May Cry 3 news. Links: Pokémon Home is available now The Sonic The Hedgehog movie is getting some decent reviews (Rotten Tomatoes) Sonic the Hedgehog Is No Longer Terrifying (The Atlantic) One of Vancouver's biggest players in film animation shutters weeks before Christmas (CBC) Devil May Cry 3’s re-release on Switch is getting co-op (@DevilMayCry) See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
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