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- AAA Open-World Game Coming From CoD Mobile Dev TiMi's New Montreal Studio
- Apex Legends Emergence First Details: New Legend, Ranked Arenas, Release Date
- Great Game Deals At Best Buy This Week: 13 Sentinels, Yakuza, Mass Effect Legendary, And More
- Fear Street Director Leigh Janiak Wants To Make An MCU-Style Horror Universe
- Fortnite's First Champion, Bugha, Is Getting His Own Icon Series Skin
- Golf Club Wasteland Dev Offers $500 Million Version Of The Game In Elaborate Joke About Billionaires In Space
- The Best Switch Pro Controller Alternative Is $42 In Amazon’s 8BitDo Sale
- Today's Apple AirPods Pro Deal Beats Prime Day Pricing
- HBO's The Last Of Us Starts Preps To Start Filming In Alberta
- Game Of Thrones Prequel House Of The Dragon Pauses Production Due To COVID Exposure
- Overwatch Summer Games 2021 Begins Tuesday, New Skins Debuted
- Snag The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller For $20 Off Right Now
- Psychonauts 2's Tim Schafer Reflects On Life Under Microsoft
- Streets of Rage 4 Developer Has A Switch DLC Fix Ready To Go
- Halo Co-Creator Talks About Canceled Game With Lord Of The Rings Director Peter Jackson
| AAA Open-World Game Coming From CoD Mobile Dev TiMi's New Montreal Studio Posted: 19 Jul 2021 09:41 AM PDT Tencent's TiMi Studio Group is opening an office in Montreal that will work on a new AAA IP that is an open-world game. The Montreal team is TiMi's third in North America, joining the teams in Los Angeles and Seattle. TiMi makes some of the most popular games on the planet, including Call of Duty: Mobile and Honor of Kings, and it's also behind the upcoming Pokemon Unite. The new Montreal studio will focus on the "creation and development of an original IP" that is a AAA open-world service-focused game for multiple platforms. A press release says the outfit will "set its own creativity destiny" and that it plans to grow to become a "sizable" studio by the end of 2021. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Apex Legends Emergence First Details: New Legend, Ranked Arenas, Release Date Posted: 19 Jul 2021 09:33 AM PDT Respawn has revealed the first details for Apex Legends Emergence, which is Season 10 of the popular battle royale game, and it's shaping up to be a big update. Emergence will release on August 3, and it will add an artistic new Legend, Seer, as well as an update to World's Edge, a new weapon, and a Ranked Arena mode. While we don't know a ton about Seer's abilities yet, based on the cinematic Metamorphosis trailer, he was born under a bad sign, which gives him strange powers. The Apex website mentions his "artist's eye," which may mean that he'll be able to see things that other Legends can't, similar to Bloodhound and Loba. Also, he has glowing blue microdrones that look pretty scary, so watch out for those. In terms of other additions, Emergence will include a new weapon in the form of the Rampage LMG, which appears to be a light machine gun similar to the Devotion and Spitfire. It will also add a Ranked Arenas mode to the game, which will allow players to become Apex Predators in both the game's core battle royale mode and 3 v 3 Arenas mode for the very first time. As with all Apex Legends seasons, Emergence comes with a new battle pass, complete with exclusive skins. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Great Game Deals At Best Buy This Week: 13 Sentinels, Yakuza, Mass Effect Legendary, And More Posted: 19 Jul 2021 09:28 AM PDT Best Buy has really stepped up its game lately when it comes to its weekly sales, and this week is no exception. The retailer has a fresh slate of games on sale for great prices this week, including last year's hidden gem about Japanese high school students piloting giant mechs, 13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim; the newly released Shin Megami Tensei III: Nocturne HD Remaster; and the upgraded, next-gen versions of Judgment. First-party Switch games also see nice markdowns this week, including New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe for $41 and Miitopia (which released in May) for $43. Check out the best game deals we think are worth jumping on below.
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| Fear Street Director Leigh Janiak Wants To Make An MCU-Style Horror Universe Posted: 19 Jul 2021 09:16 AM PDT Fear Street director Leigh Janiak has spoken about her plans for more movies in the Netflix horror movie series. The three-part series, based on RL Stein's hugely popular Young Adult horror series, hit Netflix this month. Speaking to IndieWire, Janiak explained that the amount of source material meant an MCU-style cinematic universe was a possibility. "One of the exciting things about Fear Street is the fact that the universe is big and allows for a lot of space," she said. "One of the things that I talked about before I was hired was that we have a potential here to create a horror Marvel [Cinematic Universe], where you can have slasher killers from lots of different eras. You have the canon of our main mythology that's built around the fact that the devil lives in Shadyside, so there's also room for everything else." Janiak went to talk about the unusual release schedule of the fear Street movies--one feature-length film released every week for three weeks--and how it gave her lots of scope for potential movies or shows. "I think that my hope is that audiences like it enough that we can start building out [more], we can think about what another trilogy would be, what stand-alones would be, what TV would be," she said. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Fortnite's First Champion, Bugha, Is Getting His Own Icon Series Skin Posted: 19 Jul 2021 09:13 AM PDT In 2019, Kyle Giersdorf, better known by his online handle Bugha, won the inaugural Fortnite World Series at just 16 years old. Now, Bugha will achieve another major Fortnite milestone: He's getting his own in-game skin and complete cosmetic set. Fans will find the Bugha Icon Series set in the Item Shop starting Tuesday, July 20. The Bugha skin will feature a range of cosmetics, including two alternate Styles (with and without his personal logo-adorned hat), as well as several of the accessories Fortnite fans would come to expect, such as his very own emote, pet, and loading screen. Here's the complete Bugha cosmetic set:
You can see his Emote in the video below. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Posted: 19 Jul 2021 08:44 AM PDT The developers of Golf Club: Wasteland, a golf game where human life is wiped out and the Earth is now a golf course for the super-rich, have launched a unique marketing stunt hoping to piggyback on the news about Jeff Bezos and other billionaires shooting themselves into space. Demagog Studio's creative director Igor Simic is said to have had a "wake up call" recently and is choosing to remove the game from sale to the public and will instead sell it to just one person. The price? $500 million. Simic will then use the money to fly himself off Earth before the "inevitable climate, financial, and political apocalypse comes for the rest of us plebs." "Golf Club: Wasteland started off as pure satire. The ultra-rich playing golf on the remains of civilization after initially fleeing to Mars as Earth crumbled thanks to consumerism, climate disaster, and Silicon Valley-fuelled greed," Simic said. "Well, now I'm not laughing anymore. These rocket obsessed billionaires like Musk, Bezos, and Branson are already packing their designer bags, so it's time I sorted out my own ticket off this doomed planet." Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| The Best Switch Pro Controller Alternative Is $42 In Amazon’s 8BitDo Sale Posted: 19 Jul 2021 08:22 AM PDT 8BitDo manufactures some of the best third-party game controllers around, and right now a handful of the company's great gamepads are discounted at Amazon. The promotion features three dedicated Nintendo Switch controllers, including the stellar SN30 Pro+, as well as TurboGrax-16 Mini and Sega Genesis Mini wireless controllers. As this is an Amazon deal, there's no telling how long it will last. 8BitDo's SN30 Pro+ is our pick for the best Switch Pro Controller alternative. Already cheaper than the Pro Controller at list price ($50), the Pro+ is currently on sale for $42.50. The Pro+ looks has a classic Nintendo look, but it's a thoroughly modern controller with tons of customization options. It features adjustable trigger and joystick sensitivity, rumble, motion controls, and charging via USB-C. You can also use it with PC, Mac, and Android. If you want a form factor that's decidedly retro, the SN30 Pro for Nintendo Switch is on sale for $38.20. Shaped like an SNES controller, the SN30 Pro is perfect for 2D side-scrollers while also being suitable for modern games thanks to dual sticks and four triggers. For a more compact option, check out the N30 Pro2, a tiny Switch controller that still manages to fit all of the buttons, triggers, and joysticks you need. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Today's Apple AirPods Pro Deal Beats Prime Day Pricing Posted: 19 Jul 2021 08:18 AM PDT Apple's premium earbuds, the AirPods Pro, are an expensive yet highly worthwhile purchase for Apple users, delivering active noise cancellation, a comfortable and customizable fit, and over 24 hours of battery life with the included case. They also don't drop below $200 that often--and during Prime Day 2021, they hovered around $197 the entire time. Out of the blue, Amazon has dropped that price even further today, with the Apple AirPods Pro currently on sale for $190. There's no telling how long this deal will last, so if you've been on the fence about picking up a pair, this is a price worth jumping on.
The AirPods Pro's active noise cancellation feature is accompanied by a transparency mode that lets you hear outside noise while you're walking around in areas where you might need awareness of what's going on around you. They also come with three sizes of ear tips to customize your fit, and sweat and water resistance makes them a good option for workouts and outdoor activities. Of course, for Apple users, a big perk is that AirPods connect easily and automatically to other Apple devices, from your iPhone to iPad, MacBook, and more. You can use Siri with the AirPods Pro as well. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| HBO's The Last Of Us Starts Preps To Start Filming In Alberta Posted: 19 Jul 2021 08:08 AM PDT HBO's The Last of Us is now primed to start filming in Alberta, Canada soon, according to CTV News. Filming finally began earlier this month in Calgary. "We are just so honored that we were one of the towns that were selected to be the host of such a magnificent storyline as well as all the special effects and everything that are going on with it," Sue Keenan, Fort Macleod's chief administrative officer said. "There's a lot of buzz in the town of Fort Macleod right now." Other reps from the town have suggested that The Last of Us's shoot will employ hundreds of locals and is "likely the largest project shooting in Canada," with a ballpark figure landing at well "exceed[ing] the eight figure per episode mark." Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Game Of Thrones Prequel House Of The Dragon Pauses Production Due To COVID Exposure Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:50 AM PDT Filming on the Game of Thrones live-action prequel, The House of the Dragon, has temporarily stopped in the UK as a result of COVID-19. Filming will stop for two days after someone involved with the show tested positive for the virus. "As part of the rigorous testing implemented for all production employees, a Zone A production member on House of the Dragon tested positive for COVID-19. In compliance with industry guidelines, the production member is in isolation, and close contacts will be required to quarantine," HBO said in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter. Cameras will start rolling again this Wednesday, July 21. Monday, July 19 is the day that the UK lifted nearly all of its restrictions. Cases are currently surging again in the UK. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Overwatch Summer Games 2021 Begins Tuesday, New Skins Debuted Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:48 AM PDT The Overwatch Summer Games event is beginning on Tuesday, July 20. As usual Blizzard has started to tease some of the limited-time cosmetics you'll be able to earn during the event. In the announcement posted to Twitter we can see new skins featuring Symmetra as a mermaid, Ashe and Bob in casual beachwear, and Mei as a '50s-era ice cream parlor worker. A follow-up tweet showed off more of the Symmetra skin and gave it the name, Mermaid Symmetra, so we'd expect further teasers to come leading up to the event. The annual event is also near-guaranteed to bring back Lucioball, the exclusive brawl that has been paired with the Summer Games event every year since it started in 2016. That 3v3 mode is loosely based on soccer, and the 2020 games introduced a variant called Lucioball Remix. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Snag The Xbox Elite Series 2 Controller For $20 Off Right Now Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:36 AM PDT The best Xbox controller money can buy has received a rare discount at GameStop. The Xbox Elite Series 2 is on sale for $159, down from $180. This deal is part of GameStop's store-wide promotion that knocks $20 off your total price if you spend $150 and $10 off if you spend $75. The discounted price won't show up until checkout, but you'll also get free two- to five-day shipping. Alternatively, you can purchase the controller online to pick up at your local store if stock is available.
The Elite Series 2 is our pick for the best controller for Xbox Series X and Xbox One. It's an excellent gamepad for PC as well. The controller has textured handles and trigger grips in addition to a bevy of customization features. New trigger stops automatically adjust pull sensitivity, and you can even adjust stick tension. Up to four back paddles can be connected to the controller to add customizable inputs that can help you get an edge in competitive games. You can save four different controller profiles and switch between them on the fly. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Psychonauts 2's Tim Schafer Reflects On Life Under Microsoft Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:22 AM PDT Double Fine was a big acquisition for Microsoft back in 2019, as the studio headed by Tim Schafer had been responsible for well-received but not always financially successful games such as Brutal Legend and several remasters of classic LucasArts games. Now part of Microsoft's lineup of first-party studios, not much has changed for the developer as Tim Schafer explained that so far it had been business as usual--but without the added headache of having to secure funding for projects. "The way that Xbox has been acquiring studios is what they call 'limited integration'," Schafer explained to Stevivor about how Microsoft's vast resources put his mind at ease. Under Microsoft, Double Fine still had complete creative freedom and access to the company's deep pockets. "Think about creative things instead of thinking about how you're gonna run out of money in three months," Schafer said. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Streets of Rage 4 Developer Has A Switch DLC Fix Ready To Go Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:20 AM PDT Dotemu, the co-developer behind Streets of Rage 4, has a fix ready for the game's DLC on Switch but will have to wait for a review from Nintendo to release it. While Streets of Rage 4 players on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC have been able to play the game's new DLC, Mr. X Nightmare, since July 15, Switch players haven't been so lucky. Streets of Rage 4's latest expansion has been unavailable to download on Nintendo's console due to a bug that prevents players from actually purchasing it.
The developer now has a fix for that bug, but Switch players will still have to wait a bit longer to pick up Mr. X Nightmare. According to a tweet from Dotemu, "The fix is currently being reviewed by Nintendo." It does seem like the developer managed to get some leeway from Nintendo though, saying, "The process usually takes several days, however, given that situation, the validation timeframe will be shortened." Continue Reading at GameSpot |
| Halo Co-Creator Talks About Canceled Game With Lord Of The Rings Director Peter Jackson Posted: 19 Jul 2021 07:08 AM PDT Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto has shared some new insight into Halo: Chronicles, which was apparently the name for the Halo game that Bungie was collaborating on with The Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson. Speaking to HiddenXperia, Lehto started off by clarifying that he did not personally get to visit Jackson at his home in New Zealand for the meeting. Instead, Joseph Staten and Harold Ryan of Bungie took the trip and spoke with Jackson about a potential collaboration. From what Lehto shared, it sounds like the partnership didn't get very far off the ground. He said Bungie and Jackson's team were "trying to figure out what kind of collaboration we could cook up" with the acclaimed filmmaker. "Because we were just so excited about the idea of working with Peter Jackson. We had a great deal of respect for him and what he had done with The Lord of the Rings. We felt like it would have been a natural fit. It could have been something we would have been really impressed by. But sadly, that kind of just petered away, no pun intended. I wish we would have seen something come from that, really, I do," he said. Continue Reading at GameSpot |
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