Super League Gaming brings competitive ‘Minecraft’ to American movie theaters
Arcades used to be the go-to place for gamers to come together and test their skills in friendly matches. While quarter-fuelled cabinets have fallen in popularity, the online eSports scene has exploded, resulting in huge tournaments and sell-out crowds. Super League Gaming, despite its name, wants to recreate the social, recreational arcade atmosphere for a new generation of games and players. For starters, it’s planning a 28-city tour in the US, where it’ll be hosting Minecraft competitions inside 80 AMC, Cinemark and iPic movie theaters. The game isn’t exactly known for its competitive multiplayer, but organisers hope to stir up some friendly rivalry with PVP matches and casual building sessions.
The “league” will start with an introductory tour from June 15th to August 28th, before a more structured six-week competition kicks off on September 14th. The organisers say their goal is to support other, more traditional eSports games in the future, but feel that for now Minecraft is best-suited for its “minor league” vibe. It’s not an eSports league in the traditional sense, but for casual players it could be a novel way to compete.
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Source: Super League Gaming
‘Shenmue 3’ smashes $2 million Kickstarter goal in 9 hours
The long-awaited sequel to the iconic Dreamcast franchise Shenmue is really happening. Shenmue 3, unveiled by series visionary Yu Suzuki at Sony’s E3 press conference, has already hit $2 million on Kickstarter. It’s almost certainly a crowdfunding record, and means fans will get to play as Ryo once more on their PS4 and PC. Given that Sega doesn’t have an E3 booth this year, the game’s revival has certainly come as a shock to fans. The original games were cult classics on Sega’s last console, but many assumed the publisher had given up on a third entry. The company is a little busy developing Sonic and Angry Birds crossover games for mobile, after all. So it wasn’t surprising to hear that in order to fund a third instalment, the Shenmue team needed Kickstarter. The campaign was essentially an open challenge to fans: You say you’ve always wanted this game, now prove it.
With $2 million in the bank, Shenmue 3 is now slated for a December 2017 release. Of course, the game still has until July 18th to gather support, and the team has a raft of stretch goals including rapport and skill tree systems, extra mini games and an expanded Baisha Village. In addition to new gameplay from The Last Guardian and a confirmed Final Fantasy VII remake, this E3 has proven to be pretty special for Sony and PS4 owners.
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Sony E3 2015: From ‘Horizon: Zero Dawn’ to ‘No Man’s Sky’
Sony has surprised audiences at its E3 event by revealing a full-blown Final Fantasy VII remake, the new Call of Duty and The Last Guardian gameplay. It has also announced a seriously lengthy list of games other than those three, including a title for it upcoming VR headset and ones that feature PS4-exclusive content. Check ’em all out below the fold!
The Last Guardian
Yep, The Last Guardian is still a go, after spending years in limbo. Sony showed off a PS4 gameplay footage at E3, featuring a toga-clad boy and his gigantic dog-bird beast, as they explore some ancient ruins. If all goes well this time around (cross your fingers if you’ve been waiting for the title), the game will hit shelves next year.
Horizon: Zero Dawn
Killzone’s developer, Guerilla Games, has revealed a new IP at the Sony event called Horizon: Zero Dawn. It’s a post-apocalyptic game that pits you (playing a skilled hunter equipped with a bow and arrow) against gigantic robotic animals in the wild.
Hitman
Square Enix-owned development company, IO Interactive, has revealed the new entry in the Hitman franchise simply called, well, Hitman. It will be available in several platforms when it comes out sometime in 2016, but PS4 users will get exclusive access to six contracts for Agent 47 to fulfill.
Street Fighter V
This PC and PS4 exclusive revives the characters Birdie, who has retained his mohawk but has grown a hefty beer belly, and Cammy, whose one-piece leotard looks as skimpy as ever. PS4 users who pre-order the game can get beta access once it launches in July, but the game itself will come out sometime next year.
No Man’s Sky
This ambitious sci-fi game by a team of British developers, Hello Games, was revealed at last year’s E3. This time, the team has demoed its interplanetary warping capabilities, with the promise of “a release date soon.”
Dreams
Media Molecule, the studio behind Little Big Planet, has introduced a rather surreal IP called Dreams. Everything in the game is textured, sometimes eerie, and always dream-like. It lets you animate your characters via performance capture, and it gives you the power to remix other people’s “dreams.”
Firewatch
This is a first-person adventure game by indie studio Campo Santo that follows the story of a volunteer fire lookout, as he solves mysterious happenings in the Wyoming woods. It will debut on the PS4, though it will eventually be available on Windows, Mac and Linux.
Destiny
The Taken King is Destiny’s new expansion, where you’ll have to fight King Oryx and his army of darkness. It will arrive on September 15th and will come with PS4-exclusive content.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
Syndicate, which was also announced at Ubisoft’s E3 bonanza, will come bundled with “The Dreadful Crimes” — a set of exclusive missions for the PS4.
World of Final Fantasy
This is quite different from the Final Fantasy you’re used to — everything’s cute and tiny! The game will be available for PS4 and PS Vita in 2016.
Final Fantasy VII remake
Fan favorite FFVII is getting a legit remake for PS4 (and possibly for PC, too), with updated graphics to take advantage of the new console’s capabilities. Square Enix hasn’t revealed the important details yet (release date, please!), but you can watch the teaser trailer below.
Devolver games
American publisher Devolver Digital has announced four 2D games during the event: Eitr and Mother Russia Bleeds for PS4 as well as Ronin and Crossing Souls for PS4 and PS Vita.
Shenmue III
Developer Yu Suzuki launched a KickStarter campaign for Shenmue III, which has already raised over half (as of this writing) of its lofty $2 million goal. If the action RPG set in China manages to meet its goal, the game will ship out in December 2017 for PS4 and PC.
Batman: Arkham Knight
“This is how it happened. This is how the Batman died,” a voiceover said in the video for this Arkham series finale. The game will come out on June 23rd, 2015 for various platforms, but PS4 users will get exclusive access to Scarecrow-related missions.
Rigs
There are apparently over 30 games for Project Morpheus already in the works, and one of those is Guerilla Cambridge’s Rigs. It’s a multiplayer, first-person shooter controlled using the company’s upcoming VR headset.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Activision and Treyarch have changed allegiances, giving Sony the right to announce the new Call of Duty game and giving PS4 users first access to DLCs. CoD news used to be revealed during Microsoft events, and Xbox gamers had always been first to get its DLCs. Its creators said PlayStation is Call of Duty’s new home, so expect to hear future developments at Sony’s events.
Disney Infinity 3.0
The new Disney Infinity focuses on the Star Wars universe, bringing toys based on the characters’ likeness to life. PS4 gamers get exclusive access to a Starter Pack, including the character Boba Fett, and early access to some content when it launches this fall.
Star Wars Battlefront
This multiplayer shooter game features split-screen co-op and lets you play as various characters from the franchise, including Luke and Darth Vader. It’s slated to come out in November, with a free DLC arriving in December 2015.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Uncharted 4 is the much-delayed PlayStation-exclusive sequel to the Sony-Naughty Dog franchise. The action-adventure game is scheduled to hit digital and brick-and-mortar shelves in spring 2016.
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20th Anniversary PS4 controller and headset bring back PSX colors
PlayStation fans who have been with Sony’s system since the beginning can pledge their allegiance with a pair of new PS4 accessories. Designed to commemorate the original PlayStation’s 20th anniversary, this DualShock 4 and Gold Wireless rock the familiar two-tone gray color scheme with its distinctive PlayStation logo. They’ll arrive in the US for $65 and $99 (respectively) this September. The controller is coming to Europe and Asia too, but there’s no word on the headphones.
Behold! The 20th Anniversary DualShock 4 ($64.99) and Gold Wireless Headset ($99.99). Coming this September. pic.twitter.com/dORvfhTzaC
– PlayStation (@PlayStation) June 16, 2015
Source: PlayStation (Twitter)
Ubisoft at E3 2015: ‘Assassin’s Creed,’ ‘Just Dance’ and new IPs
Ubisoft (featuring Aisha Tyler, as always) has revealed quite a lengthy list of games at this year’s E3. It includes new entries in fan favorite series Assassin’s Creed and Just Dance, as well as new IPs for those who’d rather try something fresh. We’ve listed them all below the fold along with their trailers, so you can get a quick glimpse of what the French gamemaker has in store for this year and next.
South Park: The Fractured but Whole
Ubisoft picked up where the Stick of Truth left off for this South Park superhero-themed game. It’s currently still in development, so there’s no release date yet. But, it’s now open for pre-order if playing a diminutive, foul-mouthed superhero’s your thing.
For Honor
For Honor is one of Ubisoft’s new IPs announced on stage this year and will be available for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. It’s a multiplayer game, where you can play a Knight, a Samurai or a Viking on the battlefield. The title features what’s called the “Art of Battle system,” which gives you more control over your character’s weapon.
The Crew: Wild Run
Wild Run is an expansion pack that promises to breathe new life into the action-driving game, The Crew. It will be available starting on October 17th this year for Xbox One, PS4 and Windows.
Trials Fusion: Awesome Level Max
Ubisoft calls Awesome Level Max its biggest DLC yet for Trials Fusion, adding an odd unicorn-riding cat and 30 new tracks to the game. It will be available from the Xbox Store, PlayStation Store, and as a digital download for Windows as soon as July 14th.
Tom Clancy’s The Division
This post-apocalyptic online shooter’s been a long time coming. It was first announced back in 2013, but the developers chose to wait until the game’s polished enough for release rather than letting an unfinished title hit the market. This year, Ubisoft has revealed that it comes with a multiplayer mode called DarkZone. The Division is now slated for release on March 8th, 2016 for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and you’re guaranteed access to the beta if you pre-order the game.
Anno 2205
Anno 2205 is a city builder — in space! It gives you the power to build sprawling metropolises in several locations on Earth and on the moon. You can get access to beta if you pre-order the game, which will be out in November.
Just Dance 2016
This Just Dance version doesn’t need motion controllers to work with the Xbox One, Wii U and PS4 — you can play, so long as you have a smartphone loaded with its accompanying app. Plus, you can subscribe to the Just Dance Unlimited streaming service to get new content as it comes out. The game will be available starting on October 22nd, 2015, but you’ll soon be able to try it out for free on its website.
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
Ubisoft has revealed two new things about Rainbow Six: Siege on stage. First, “Six,” the team’s leader, will be voiced by actress Angela Bassett. Second, it will feature a mode called “Terrohunt,” which pits a solo player or multiplayer teams against AI enemies. The game’s beta will be available on all platforms starting on September 24th.
Trackmania: Turbo
This arcade racing game features 200 tracks and lets you play with friends either online or on a split screen when offline. You can also build your own tracks if you want.
Assassin’s Creed Syndicate
Syndicate is set in the midst of the Industrial Revolution in London and puts players in control of Jacob Frye, who uses a classy cane-sword (among other paraphernalia) as a weapon. It will be available on October 23rd, 2015 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC. As a nice bonus, you can also play as Jacob’s twin sister Evie.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
Ghost Recon Wildlands is set in Bolivia, which has become the biggest cocaine producer in the world. It’s a military, open-world shooter, where you can play as one of the Ghosts: a US special forces team sent to take down the cartel. You can either play solo or as part of a 4-player coop on PS4, Xbox ONE and PC, though when you’ll be able to is still up in the air.
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Sony invites PS4 gamers to invade each other’s ‘Dreams’
Leave it to Media Molecule, the Sony first-party studio responsible for the crafty Tearaway and level-creation bonanza that is LittleBigPlanet, to introduce something a little different at E3. Dreams, as the new title is called, takes a unique approach to gameplay, letting PlayStation 4 users create, explore and “remix” each other’s dreams. Alex Evans, studio co-founder, explained that by using the DualShock 4’s motion controls, players can easily “piece together a whole environment in moments.” There’s also the ability to animate characters of your own creation using performance capture.
But dream creation isn’t the only intriguing aspect of the game — there also seems to be a slew of gameplay modes, as the demo showed off a cutesy bear attacking zombies; a sci-fi jetski-like aerial fight and two adorable polar bears sliding down snowy slopes and snuggling. There’s no word on a release date yet, so you’ll have to sit tight.
‘Destiny’ expansion ‘The Taken King’ arrives September 15th
Destiny has been a massive hit since it debuted at the end of last year, and tonight during PlayStation’s E3 event, we got our first look at its next big expansion: The Taken King. It’s supposed to launch on September 15th, and will see players facing off with the dad of the big bad they killed in the game’s second raid. Known as Oryx, The Taken King is (of course) amassing a dark army of darkness that will need to be eliminated so players can get loot. It looks like players will face enemies from all of the groups seen so far in Destiny, and there will again be some PlayStation-exclusive content when the add-on launches.
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Source: Destiny
‘Final Fantasy VII’ is getting a genuine remake on PS4
Final Fantasy VII is being remade. It’s coming to PS4 (at least first) and it’s all beautiful and goosebumpy. That all-too PC version? Well, that’s probably coming too. But this is what I, er, you wanted. The trailer is suitably obtuse, but there are glimpses of a guy with a gun for an arm and some blonde guy toting an oversized “buster” sword. Whoever that is. Get ready to squeal — well, a little — after the break.
‘Shenmue III’ will come to PC and PS4 with your help
Apparently, the running theme of Sony’s E3 event is “long-sought follow-ups to classic games.” Famed developer Yu Suzuki has revealed that he’s crowdfunding Shenmue III, the sequel to a much-admired action role-playing series that many thought had ended back in 2001 — or 2002, if you got the Xbox version of Shenmue II. The open-world title will pick up Ryo’s adventure where it left off, with a visit to China to hunt down his father’s murderer. It’ll be available on both the PC and PlayStation 4 if all goes well, and there are promises of new fighting mechanics in addition to familiar elements.
Shenmue III isn’t expected to ship until December 2017 if it makes its funding target, but the good news is that it won’t take much to get a copy of your own. A $29 pledge is enough to land a digital edition for your platform of choice, while $60 will net you a physical version. From there, it’s all about the perks: Higher pledges include signed art, the original Ryo press event jacket and even dinner with Suzuki himself. If you were a fan of the franchise’s groundbreaking gameplay, there’s a good chance that you’ll want to pitch in.
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Source: Kickstarter
PlayStation is the new home of ‘Call of Duty,’ first with beta and DLC
At tonight’s pre-E3 press conference, Sony made yet another big splash by announcing itself “the new home of Call of Duty.” The next entry of the franchise, Call of Duty Black Ops III, will have a beta exclusively for the PlayStation 4 in August, and map packs will arrive first on PlayStation. It sounds like the agreement will last longer than just the one game, with Andrew House saying the PlayStation-first DLC is “starting” here. There’s a lengthy new trailer for the game too, which you can see after the break.
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Source: PlayStation Blog
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