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- 'League of Explorers' expansion unveiled for Hearthstone, launches next week!
- Join me tomorrow for 24 hours of video games in support of Extra Life
- StarCraft II story will continue with DLC missions
- Get quickly caught up on Fallout's entire backstory
- That Nintendo PlayStation works!
- Blizzard's Overwatch isn't free-to-play
- Friday Night Fights - Jack and Sh**
- Orcs sure do look cool in the Warcraft movie
- Darksiders II remaster meant to create 'better starting position' for Darksiders III
- Carl's Duty: eat an absurd burger and win a gross gun skin
- Fallout 4's soundtrack just hit iTunes today
- Borderlands Online cancelled as 2K shutters studio in China
- Review: The Age of Decadence
- The Falco amiibo is exclusive to Blockbuster in Mexico
- Naughty Dog doesn't have a plan for Uncharted beyond the next game
- Activision Blizzard forms studio for TV and film
- Did the Umbrella Corporation help write the TPP? (Fauxclusive)
- Review: Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth
- World of Warcraft: Legion will arrive 'on or before' September 2016
- Man, Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem looks so weird
- Overwatch's Tracer basically confirmed for Heroes of the Storm
- Fallout 4 pre-load imminent as Green Man Gaming sends out keys
- Here are some Bethesda-approved Fallout 4 cocktails
- Banner Saga 2 will miss its 2015 window, console ports of original might be canned
- Swery65 is taking a break from game development
- Do you care about Yo-Kai Watch's western launch?
- Bungie finally addresses Destiny's weapon parts problem
- Devil's Third Online announced for PC
- GAME is cancelling a bunch of Pip-Boy Edition Fallout 4 orders
| 'League of Explorers' expansion unveiled for Hearthstone, launches next week! Posted: 06 Nov 2015 03:01 PM PST Blizzard time is a lot like Valve time. When they announce a date, you can usually add six months to a year to it. But that isn't the case with the League of Explorers expansion for Hearthstone -- it'll launch next week on November 12. It's set to open up by way of four wings, which will be priced at $19.99 in total, or $6.99 (700 gold) for each wing. The setup looks equal parts awesome and wacky, as four adventurers, including a Murloc, seek fame and fortune in four extreme locations. Two new game boards will arrive with the update, in addition to 45 new cards, including some legendaries. Expect more coverage shortly after launch. Join the League of Explorers on November 12! [Hearthstone] |
| Join me tomorrow for 24 hours of video games in support of Extra Life Posted: 06 Nov 2015 11:00 AM PST It is that time of year again, when all your favorite gaming personalities get together to live stream for an entire day in support of Extra Life. For those of you not familiar with Extra Life, it is are a marathon gaming charity benefiting Children's Miracle Network Hospitals, which help sick and injured kids regardless of their families' ability to pay. Pretty fantastic cause, if I do say so myself. Yours truly will be taking the task on solo this year, starting tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM (ET) / 7:00 AM (PT) on the official Destructoid Twitch Channel and ending 24 hours thereafter. I've set a modest goal of $2,000 to be raised -- of which $237 has already been raised -- but I think we can do a whole lot better than that. So go donate to help us meet our goal, and more importantly, do it for the kids. |
| StarCraft II story will continue with DLC missions Posted: 06 Nov 2015 10:00 AM PST StarCraft II's story won't be ending with the upcoming Legacy of the Void expansion. Today in Anaheim, California, Blizzard revealed Nova Covert Ops, the first in a three-part series of "Mission Packs," which the studio plans to begin rolling out sometime next spring. Nova Covert Ops picks up with the eponymous Terran sniper waking up in a mysterious facility, where she learns from an anonymous messenger she is in danger and is prompted to escape. StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void releases next week on November 11. |
| Get quickly caught up on Fallout's entire backstory Posted: 06 Nov 2015 09:30 AM PST Fallout games are convenient in that each of the stories are independent of one another. That is to say, you don't need to have played Fallout 3 to understand and enjoy Fallout 4. However, there is quite a lot of backstory to the world, and diving into that will provide context for why things are the way they are. That's a daunting task to say the least. This video makes it considerably less taxing, though. Over 16 minutes, the basic history of Fallout is given, covering things like The Great War, emergent factions, political agendas, and differing ideologies. It's both a good jumping-off point for newcomers and a nice reminder for those who have already taken the plunge. With Fallout 4 releasing in just a few days, it'd be a good idea to give this a watch. It'll be possible to spend hundreds of hours wandering the Wasteland of the Commonwealth. Why not take a quarter of an hour for a refresher on why this is all happening? |
| That Nintendo PlayStation works! Posted: 06 Nov 2015 09:00 AM PST Real or fake, I was fascinated by that so-called Nintendo PlayStation. The system, a sort of Super Nintendo with a CD drive, was produced through a partnership with Sony but never saw a commercial release. The machines are exceedingly rare, but one of fell into the spotlight this year, and now it's back. The owners were finally able to find a power supply. Terry and Dan Diebold invited Engadget to test out the console in Hong Kong (they're in town for a retro gaming convention, naturally) and the thing works -- to an extent. It plays cartridges like Super Bomberman 5, but the most exciting part, the CD-ROM drive, hasn't cooperated yet. The Diebolds allowed Restart Workshop's Daniel Lee to put the system under an x-ray machine and take it apart. There are lots of cool new photos. "I got to see the real deal so I can't discredit it," he told the outlet. "And there's even an OS. You can't question it. It can't be fake. Going back to the chips we saw earlier on the logic board: NEC used to make gaming consoles, and Sony also participated here. And with Nintendo as part of this team, you just can't discredit this." The craziest bit of all? Terry only paid $75 for the system as part of a bankruptcy auction. We turned on the Nintendo PlayStation: It's real and it works [Engadget] |
| Blizzard's Overwatch isn't free-to-play Posted: 06 Nov 2015 08:30 AM PST Even more Overwatch news out of BlizzCon. Following this morning's confirmation that the team-based shooter is headed to consoles, Blizzard has come out with pricing details. I would have pinned this as a free-to-play game in line with Heroes of the Storm, but that's not the case. The standard Overwatch experience is $40. It's PC-only, and it includes 21 playable characters. There's also a $60 version, dubbed the Origins Edition, for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. This package comes with five skins in Overwatch, the Tracer character in Heroes of the Storm, and some other digital bonuses for World of Warcraft, Hearthstone, Diablo III, and StarCraft II. Finally, Blizzard is selling an obligatory Collector's Edition on all three platforms, complete with a visual sourcebook, soundtrack, and Soldier: 76 statue. That'll run you $130, big spender. |
| Friday Night Fights - Jack and Sh** Posted: 06 Nov 2015 08:00 AM PST Whole lotta nothing going on today, eh? Maybe y'all should sign up to play some Black Ops 3 together! How about some Rocket League? I don't know. I'm exhausted, work has been crazy and I just want to take a nap. A sexy nap. A cheesy, sexy, dirty nap. With cheese. Shit. That's how we get ants though. ;) |
| Orcs sure do look cool in the Warcraft movie Posted: 06 Nov 2015 07:45 AM PST The first official trailer for Duncan Jones' Warcraft movie is out, and it looks all right! I think? It's hard to say based on just this small amount of footage for a film not releasing until June 2016. |
| Darksiders II remaster meant to create 'better starting position' for Darksiders III Posted: 06 Nov 2015 07:30 AM PST Although it doesn't really add anything new, I really enjoyed playing through Darksiders II again with the new Deathinitive Edition. But it appears as if the remaster is being used for a higher purpose -- re-igniting interest for Darksiders III. According to a post from a developer by way of the Steam forums, "Deathinitive Edition was just the start." The post goes on to state, "we were looking for options for doing a DS3. The remaster was just a way to get some spotlight on the franchise again, reactivate the community and have a better starting position for DS3." It sounds like all is going according to plan so far. I'm a big proponent of more Darksiders, and I've love to see the story conclude one day. It would be a long time in the making, but if it happens at all, that's fine with me. Darksiders II: Deathinitive Edition [Steam] |
| Carl's Duty: eat an absurd burger and win a gross gun skin Posted: 06 Nov 2015 07:00 AM PST The United States of America, right? Where our burgers are big and our guns are bigger. And our heart failures are spectacular. Or something. Let's start over. Carl's Jr. (also known as Hardee's) is teaming up with Activision in a very "U-S-A! U-S-A!" cross promotion. The basic gist: buy a burger in a Call of Duty-themed package, get a chance to win an in-game cosmetic item for Black Ops III that makes it look like you spilled ketchup, mustard, and pickles on your weapon. It's for those who like guns and burgers so much they want their guns to be burgers (but not vice versa, probably). To be honest, I'm surprised Carl's Jr. is advertising the Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger for this promotion and not the Most American Thickburger. Perhaps that would be too on-the-nose? In all fairness, some good can come out of this media marriage. Proceeds from sales of the Ultimate Care Package on Veteran's Day will go toward the Call of Duty Endowment, a non-profit organization that works to place military veterans in high-quality jobs. So hey, if you want an excuse to eat this burger, do it next Wednesday and some of your money will go toward charity. |
| Fallout 4's soundtrack just hit iTunes today Posted: 06 Nov 2015 06:30 AM PST Say what you will about the buggy Fallout games, but the music is pretty fantastic. Today, the soundtrack for Fallout 4 just hit iTunes, where it will run you $15.99 for 65 tracks. It's composed by Inon Zur (who apparently worked on Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie), and is just as powerful as past games in the series. Since the embargo for the chance to talk about the embargo has just lifted today, expect our review of Fallout 4 Monday morning. Fallout 4 (Original Game Soundtrack) [iTunes] |
| Borderlands Online cancelled as 2K shutters studio in China Posted: 06 Nov 2015 06:15 AM PST Upcoming free-to-play shoot-and-looter Borderlands Online is no more and and neither is the studio that was working on it. 2K cancelled the game and shut down 2K China. Borderlands Online was originally scheduled to be released in China sometime in 2015. 2K Games confirmed the news to GamesIndustry International. In a statement, 2K said "We determined that the additional time required to finish current projects at the studio, particularly Borderlands Online, would not yield a favorable return on investment." As such, the decision to close 2K China was made. It's reported that approximately 150 people lost their jobs, although 2K says that it's attempted to re-position as many within the company as possible. The closing of 2K China doesn't indicate that the publisher is giving up on the Asian market. "We are excited about the opportunities to expand our business in Asia, and we remain committed to delivering triple-A offerings for that region," 2K commented. Take-Two Interactive closes 2K China [GamesIndustry International] |
| Posted: 06 Nov 2015 06:00 AM PST The Age of Decadence has been in development for quite some time. Hell, I listed it in my indies game list from 2013! Since then, I've been remembering that it exists every once and a while, only to find out it was still in development. Until now! The reason I've always been excited for The Age of Decadence was because of the wide breadth of options it wanted to present to the player. Now, we've all heard that story before, but this is a game that actually delivers on that promise. It's an appropriately difficult RPG that never wastes the player's invested time, and I appreciate that. |
| The Falco amiibo is exclusive to Blockbuster in Mexico Posted: 06 Nov 2015 05:30 AM PST Blockbuster is probably a relic of your youth, the place where you rented overpriced games and movies even though everywhere else was cheaper. More recently, you may remember Blockbuster for its sad three-quarter empty stores, "Everything Must Go!" signs, and somehow still overpriced games that no one wanted. It looked like a Scooby Doo Ghost Town. The point is that Blockbuster ain't doing so great. While it's defunct in the United States, apparently Blockbuster lives on south of the border. And, it's doing well enough that Nintendo struck a deal with it for an exclusive amiibo. It's the only place you can pick up Falco according to the retailer's Twitter account. Falco's going through the retailer-exclusive paces. As we reported weeks ago, his status is the same in the United States, where the figure can only be bought at Best Buy. In fact, it can still be pre-ordered for the November 20 release date. The sticking point isn't that Falco's exclusive in Mexico, but rather that Blockbuster still exists. What other chains are you hiding from us, Mexico? You have a Circuit City? Maybe a Montgomery Ward? @BlockbusterMx [Twitter] |
| Naughty Dog doesn't have a plan for Uncharted beyond the next game Posted: 06 Nov 2015 05:15 AM PST Four months from the launch of Uncharted 4, developer Naughty Dog has no idea what direction the franchise will go next. Uncharted 4 is subtitled A Thief's End for good reason. It's said to be the last chapter in protagonist Nathan Drake's story. The conclusion to Drake's arc won't necessarily signal the conclusion to the series, however. Uncharted is one of the biggest brands in gaming, and those don't usually just die because a story has been told. Naughty Dog's director of communications Arne Meyer says the studio doesn't know what the future has in store. Speaking with GameSpot, Meyer said "Do we continue the series or not? If things don't feel fresh or it doesn't feel like we have an actual story to tell, it doesn't feel like we're able to try new things or innovate with gameplay, then we'll start thinking about stepping away from it. Every time it's worked out in that we're like, 'oh yeah we have a story to tell.'" That uncertainty also includes the single-player DLC for Uncharted 4. Meyer commented "I was talking with Neil [Druckmann] about a month ago when that was just revealed. It was interesting because people are thinking maybe we'll hold back some of the story or stuff like that. But he's like, 'I have no idea what we're going to do with that.' We're so busy on the actual game and I was talking to him and saying that we're taking a big risk here because we have no idea what we're going to do yet." He continued "We've committed to putting something together and it has to be a high level of quality and have a really engaging story, and we've said that this is the final chapter. We have all these things we need to resolve at some point but we have no idea what [the single-player DLC] is," he said. It's crunch time for Uncharted 4, so Naughty Dog likely doesn't have its eyes set too far ahead. But, when that moment comes, the studio will have to make some decisions. Meyer sums everything up by saying "It may be scary from the outside to say this, but we don't have a franchise plan or anything, or even a big idea of where anything is going." Uncharted 4 Dev on Single-Player DLC: "We Have No Idea What We're Going to Do Yet" [GameSpot] |
| Activision Blizzard forms studio for TV and film Posted: 06 Nov 2015 05:00 AM PST Before long, we're going to start to see television shows and even movies based on Activision Blizzard properties. The company is putting together a new "film and television studio devoted to creating original content" for its series like Call of Duty, StarCraft, and Diablo. The first project to come out of Activision Blizzard Studios will be an animated TV show, Skylanders Academy, led by Futurama writer Eric Rogers. There are also plans for (here it comes!) a Call of Duty "cinematic universe," with the "possibility of television adaptations" as well. I don't know about all that, personally speaking, but adaptations of Blizzard's games could be cool. |
| Did the Umbrella Corporation help write the TPP? (Fauxclusive) Posted: 06 Nov 2015 04:30 AM PST
The full text of the Trans Pacific Partnership, the massive trade deal that will finally turn the Pacific Rim into one giant corporatocracy, was released yesterday to an expected amount of skepticism. While government officials in all of the participating states are endorsing the deal, so are many business entities; including the Umbrella Corporation, which held a press conference this morning throwing its support behind the bill. This particular endorsement has garnered a lot of attention. "Throughout this 6,000 page document, we’ve found numerous instances of exemptions that seem to only apply to the Umbrella Corp," explains economist Daryl Bergen. "For instance, page 4,567 section B is titled the 'Zombie Creation Exemption,' where any corporation that inadvertently or purposefully creates a murderous army of zombies will not be held at fault for the catastrophic damage they cause. Even worse, section C states the corporation can sue for any losses that come with humanity fighting back against the flesh-eating monsters as zombies immediately become the property of the corporation upon creation." While it’s long been known senior corporate executives and lobbyists helped shape the TPP, these passages represent the first occurrences of the deal favoring a single company. At this mornings press conference, Umbrella spokesperson Amanda Whitney was asked if the corporation did indeed help write the bill. Ms. Whitney denied the allegations and fled the stage after unleashing a swarm of giant tarantulas on reporters. Economists agree these Umbrella Corporation-friendly provisions are not only bad for the economy but also for the survival of the human race as a whole. They’re also not too keen on sections that end the ban on the sale of RuptureFarms products and give the Shin-Ra Electric Power Company a complete monopoly on Mako.
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| Review: Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth Posted: 06 Nov 2015 04:00 AM PST The Binding of Isaac has always been a game of contradictions to me. It's both a game that embraces the fickleness of chance and the purity of skill. That encourages you to play around, explore, and experiment, but also rewards players who can coldly dismantle and manipulate game mechanics. It's juvenile in the most grotesque ways, featuring enemies made of poop and items based on diseases, but it's also slyly hides a deeper message shared with an almost confessional intimacy. Last year, I put my name on the line and gave Rebirth a coveted 10/10 score, I said it was as close to perfect as possible. Now Afterbirth, a massive DLC expansion to the already monstrously sprawling Rebirth is out, ready to drag players back into a world of shit, piss, and gaming bliss. Does it give Isaac the final bit of lift necessary to ascend to all the way to nirvana? Or is it hubris to try and improve on something already so good, and only serve to drag it down into the abyss? Bewilderingly, it does both at the same time. |
| World of Warcraft: Legion will arrive 'on or before' September 2016 Posted: 06 Nov 2015 03:45 AM PST Well, Blizzard is seemingly letting all of the beans spill out before any of its BlizzCon conferences take place this weekend! According to an image straight from Battle.net (which has been taken down), the World of Warcraft: Legion expansion will be due "on or before" September 2016. If you pre-order you'll instantly gain access to a level 100 boost, as well as 7-days of early access for the Demon Hunter class. It's priced at $59.99, or $69.99 if you spring for the Digital Deluxe Edition. There seem to be bonuses in tow for World of Warcraft, Starcraft II, Diablo III, and Heroes of the Storm. A Hearthstone extra is strangely absent. Expect more info to be officially unveiled at BlizzCon. Legion pre-orders [Battle.net via Blizzard Watch] |
| Man, Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem looks so weird Posted: 06 Nov 2015 03:30 AM PST Recently, I forgot that Shin Megami Tensei x Fire Emblem (known as Genei Ibun Roku FE in Japan) existed, but a new series of videos from Nintendo have reignited my interest. Highlights from this newest promotion include a crazy demon man who slices up opponents to a cheering crowd, then seemingly is available for dating in the locker room after, Super Sentai characters, and stage battles set to the backdrop of a fairy tale setting. There's even more weirdness in the gallery below. Genei Ibun Roku FE will be released in Japan on December 26, and sometime next year in the west. Yes, it's still coming west, and I hope nothing is cut or altered. |
| Overwatch's Tracer basically confirmed for Heroes of the Storm Posted: 06 Nov 2015 03:00 AM PST Multiple retailers seemed to have ruined Blizzard's surprise, and spilled the beans early for the console versions of Overwatch. But as Blizzard tends to do, buying the premium version of the game will net you bonuses for other titles in its lineup. For Overwatch, it seems like those bonuses include a Baby Winston Pet for WoW, portraits for StarCraft II, a cardback for Hearthstone, Mercy Wings for Diablo III, and...a "Tracer Hero" for Heroes of the Storm? For those who aren't aware, Tracer is a character that can teleport (blink) around, and carries a pair of pistols. While the publisher has noted that it won't include Overwatch characters in Heroes until after launch, it seems as if it has changed its tune. Of course, none of this will likely come to fruition until the game actually launches, which is now said to be an estimated (Blizzard Time) date of June 2016. Overwatch [Game.uk via reddit] |
| Fallout 4 pre-load imminent as Green Man Gaming sends out keys Posted: 06 Nov 2015 02:45 AM PST This morning select PC gamers got an extra treat in their email inbox, and it's none other than next week's Fallout 4 Steam key. Digital retailer Green Man Gaming is now sending out Fallout 4 keys to its customers so they can hop on the pre-load (hype) train. It also helpfully announced when that will happen: 9PM GMT on this Friday, November 6. (That's 1PM Pacific for the rest of us.) Naturally, GMG has its typical 20% off code for games purchased there. If you're interested in the title, you can snap up a copy at $48 and expect the game key will be sent to you almost instantly. Here are all the Fallout 4 pre-order deals from other PC digital retailers via our recent round-up: US Deals
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| Here are some Bethesda-approved Fallout 4 cocktails Posted: 06 Nov 2015 02:30 AM PST A few hours ago, I left the site of Bethesda's Fallout 4 launch party with a temporary case of tinnitus (thanks, Calvin Harris!) and a belly full of Nuka Cola Quantum & In-n-Out burgers. It was a rad time, especially the parts where the bands playing the show had next to zero idea what was going on. There were drinks, too! I was too, how you say, "not 21" enough to partake in the provided libations, but there were plenty of folks at the show (i.e. everyone but me) who were of legal drinking age. For these energetic partygoers, Bethesda put together a host of Fallout-themed cocktails to quench their thirst. Not one to let swag go to waste, the company also used some of its upcoming promotional Nuka Cola Quantum as a base for certain drinks. If you've ever had Jones Soda's Berry Lemonade, it's essentially just that -- but with a sick new label. Anecdotally, the Quantum-based cocktails seemed to be the most popular, followed shortly by regular beer. This may be a result of waitresses bringing around glasses of Nuka Cola with vodka -- the attendees seemed to prefer grabbing drinks off a tray to going directly to a bar. The bartenders at the Nuka Cola stations were building drinks in the glass and pouring what looked to be at least 6 oz pours. By the time Calvin Harris rolled around at 11:30 PM, folks were fully turnt. As somebody who A) doesn't drink; B) can't drink; C) shouldn't drink; and D) is a big baby when it comes to the taste of alcohol, 'The Commonwealth' sounds like something I could get down with. |
| Banner Saga 2 will miss its 2015 window, console ports of original might be canned Posted: 06 Nov 2015 01:45 AM PST [Update: Versus Evil, a marketing firm representing Stoic, states that the console ports are still happening, but didn't go into further detail other than noting that a launch date would be announced "soon."] What started out as one of the first really big Kickstarter campaigns is now a fully realized game with Banner Saga, complete with a beautiful art style and a soundtrack from composer Austin Wintory. Two years later and developer Stoic has big plans for the series, but it seems like said plans don't involve their prior 2015 window. Previously, both Banner Saga 2 and the PS4 and Vita ports of the original game were set to drop sometime this year, but according to Eurogamer, they will miss both targets. An Xbox One version is also in development, but also doesn't have any window in sight. In fact, Eurogamer notes that the ports may have been canceled entirely, as they were told that the "next release" would be Banner Saga 2, and not the console ports. We've reached out to Stoic for comment. The Banner Saga 2 won't be released in 2015 as expected [Eurogamer] |
| Swery65 is taking a break from game development Posted: 06 Nov 2015 01:00 AM PST Game designer Swery65, best known for creating Deadly Premonition and D4: Dark Dreams Don't Die, posted on the Access Games blog today that he will be taking a short break from game development to recover from reactive hypoglycemia. "I'm already slow enough at making games as it is, and I feel like all I ever do is make my fans wait... But I've decided that I need to take a rest here, so that I can hopefully continue to make games in the future." It's unfortunate news, as Swery has been making some truly unique games lately and I can't wait to see what he has in store for us next. But staying healthy is more important than making games, so it's good to hear he's taking care of himself. We hope you have a speedy recovery, Swery! |
| Do you care about Yo-Kai Watch's western launch? Posted: 06 Nov 2015 12:30 AM PST I've been noticing a lot of downwards trends when it comes to the western rollout of Yo-Kai Watch, starting with its US release today. People don't seem to be paying as much attention to it when it comes to news in particular, and the English version of the show hasn't seemed to gain much traction yet, even on YouTube, where the first episode is free. But in Japan, it's absolutely one of the biggest things out right now, spanning games, toys, manga, and of course, the anime. They're already on their third major 3DS iteration (soon to release next year), not including the numerous spinoffs, and its presence is everywhere. Having visited Tokyo recently, I saw tons of Yo-Kai posters and merchandise plastered nearly everywhere I went. That merchandise, by the way, can get exceedingly rare, like the actual toy of the Yo-Kai Watch that was sold out everywhere in the nation last year. Maybe it just needs time before the Yo-Kai sensation really hits it big in the west. Maybe it's a bit too esoteric, and a little further out there when compared to Pokemon, and it will never be quite as big. Whatever the case may be, I'm curious as to whether or not you personally will be picking up the first Yo-Kai Watch game this week. |
| Bungie finally addresses Destiny's weapon parts problem Posted: 06 Nov 2015 12:00 AM PST Destiny's economy is in constant flux, and Bungie never seems to know what to do about it. This patch everyone seemed to be fine with the changes in The Taken King, but after a few weeks, some issues started creeping up. For one, players noticed that they had hundreds of armor parts for upgrading and enhancing those particular items, but not enough weapon parts, which are arguably more important as you're constantly cycling out your arsenal. I personally haven't had too many issues (all my characters have around 200 left), but I can definitely see the holdup if you only have one character and hundreds of items. Plus, the fact is, they aren't balanced around armor parts anyway. In a typical passive aggressive fashion Bungie noted it will be making adjustments accordingly, and you will be able to buy weapon parts from the Gunsmith soon. There's also a few other housekeeping fixes coming in the next month or so, including class balance (players expect Sunbreaker Titans be nerfed, and Gunslingers desperately need a buff), a use for Etheric Light, and the ability to turn in Worm Spore to Eris for...something (rep?). All good changes, but small on paper -- hopefully we'll get some content at some point, including the raid challenges. Destiny weekly update [Bungie] |
| Devil's Third Online announced for PC Posted: 05 Nov 2015 11:30 PM PST Valhalla Game Studios has always noted the existence of a PC edition of Devil's Third, but today, it officially announced Devil's Third Online. It's basically a stripped down version of the Wii U game, which eliminates the campaign and only contains multiplayer (which I hear is the best part anyway). Additionally, a livestream on November 12 will be providing more information on the future of the franchise, as well as a possible new game announcement from the studio. The Wii U version still isn't out in the US -- it's set to drop on December 11, published by Nintendo. Devil's Third [4Gamer via Siliconera] |
| GAME is cancelling a bunch of Pip-Boy Edition Fallout 4 orders Posted: 05 Nov 2015 10:05 PM PST Oh no, this is not good news at all. According to multiple reports coming in from Destructoid readers in the UK, GAME has emailed a whole lot of people who preordered the £99.99 edition of Fallout 4 that comes with a physical Pip-Boy replica, telling them their order has been cancelled. The special edition, due to release next week, has been in high demand since it was announced, but many who secured orders this morning received this email. Many of those receiving the email claim to have checked their payment information, which is all in order, so there is no reason payments should not have gone through for them. Many other customers have received two emails about charges for the game, one charging £99.99, the other £83.32. It's currently unclear if those customers have been charged an additional £83.32 for their order. Due to the high number of people facing issues this morning and being told to call customer support, many customers have been on hold for upwards of an hour trying to get their order sorted. We have reached out to GAME for comment, and will update as soon as we hear anything. |
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