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- At long last, Nidhogg is coming out January 13, 2014
- Contest: Win cool games from the Flying New Year Bundle!
- Live show: The Zoo Race - Noah's Adventures 2
- New race announced for FTL Advanced Edition
- Killing with traps in new Deception IV gameplay footage
- Bill from The Last of Us voted as GLAAD's most intriguing
- 'Y2K' is a Killer7 EarthBound Hipster Hybrid Heaven
- Some Marvel games have vanished from Steam, PSN, XBL
- The Year of Luigi 2013: A Retrospective
- Steam sale: The Walking Dead S2, Rayman, Mortal Kombat
- Impressions: Starbound
- Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki returns in All-Stars Racing mobile
- Watch a lowly Servbot turn into Mega Man
- To the Moon just got a new free mini-episode
- YES! New Arkham Origins DLC is likely Mr. Freeze related
- We may see two new games in 2014 from Tekken director
- Kojima talks world size in relation to MGS V projects
- Mega64 gives us the best games of 2013
- Titanfall's sniping class won't be cheap
- Very Quick Tips: Dr. Luigi
- MAGFest is coming! Here's our panel info!
- Review: Dr. Luigi
- Live show: A Mash Tactics New Year's Eve
- That shiny Pokemon automator has been completed
- 100% Series Retrospective: Metroid
- Contest: Win Adventure Time Collector's Edition for 3DS!
- GOG.com is no longer selling the Fallout games
- Sega teases Ryo Hazuki's return to racing
- Humble Store Winter Sale Encore is on now
- Review: Batman: Arkham Origins: Initiation
- Steam sale: Company of Heroes 2, XCOM, GRID 2
- PS4: Hey Japan, better late than never
- New Square Enix teaser site gives Jan. 8 date
- Rayman Jungle Run is free today on iOS
- Arkham Origins teasing Humanitarian of the Year Awards
- Warframe rated for Xbox One
- D-Arts' next Mega Man figure may be Mega Man Zero
- Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is nearly done
- Diablo III gets a PS3 demo in Japan
- Things the Wii U needs more than AAA third-party support
- Devil's Third is coming next year, promises Itagaki
- Urban Trial Freestyle is this week's PS Plus game
- Huge News: Year-end awards spectacular BLOWOUT
- This blacksmith made Chrom's sword from Fire Emblem
- The real world is '80s inspired chiptunes, apparently
- This guy made a game to propose to his girlfriend
- I'm going to play this Mew-Genics track all day
- Review: Ridge Racer Slipstream
- Minecraft on Wii U 'makes sense' but isn't happening now
- Mega Man X will help celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2014
| At long last, Nidhogg is coming out January 13, 2014 Posted: 01 Jan 2014 11:00 AM PST The super intense and frenetic Nidhogg finally has a release date, set to come out on January 13, 2014 for Steam on Windows. We've been patiently waiting for Nidhogg ever since 2010, when designer Mark Essen was commissioned by the NYU Game Center to create a game for the No Quarter Exhibition. Nidhogg is a territorial two-player dueling game, and one well placed blow will kill your opponents instantly. Those that have fond memories of Bushido Blade, or those that have been addicted to games like Towerfall and Samurai Gunn will want to get their hands all over this one. Now all we need is an exact date on when Sportsfriends is arriving this month to complete the circle of insanely fun local multiplayer games. |
| Contest: Win cool games from the Flying New Year Bundle! Posted: 01 Jan 2014 10:30 AM PST Our friends at Flying Bundle are currently in the midst of their Flying New Year Bundle, and they've given us 30 codes for cool games to hand out to lucky Dtoiders! The bundle offers two tiers of gaming goodness at both the $1 and $3 levels, so go check it out! Thanks to our buddies at Flying Bundle, I have three codes each for Agricultural Simulator 2011 Extended Edition, An Alien with a Magnet HD, Block Story, Dark Scavenger, Garshasp Temple of the Dragon, inMomentum, RoboBlitz, Rune Classic, Sacraboar, and Uprising 44: The Silent Shadows to give out. That means 30 of you will win a game! To enter, just leave a comment in this thread. Limit one entry per person, and you have until this Friday at 11:59pm Pacific to enter. The contest is open to anyone who can redeem a Steam or Desura key. Good luck! And don't forget, our Huge members get automatic entry into all contests (as well as a bunch of other awesome perks). It's pretty great! |
| Live show: The Zoo Race - Noah's Adventures 2 Posted: 01 Jan 2014 09:30 AM PST [Mash Tactics airs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific on Dtoid.TV. Watch Rick 'King Foom' Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] In my mission to find and showcase the strangest, most obscure, and just plain insane games in existence each and every Wednesday for your viewing entertainment, sometimes I find something that has even myself at a loss for words. Well, tonight is one of those nights where, honestly, I can barely explain what you're about to see take place on your monitor. Join in on the insanity with us this evening on Mash Tactics, as I showcase The Zoo Race - Noah's Adventures 2. Yup, The Zoo Race. A game in which you play as a variety of animals, in hats mind you, and race around a set of surreal race tracks, including segments where your furry friend of choice will ride a missile, get shot out of a cannon, avoid flaming barrels, and more. Supposedly as well, this game has some sort of religious undertone, but, um, watching Noah get down and disco with his animal companions hardly makes me want to praise a higher power. After tonight, you'll never see animals, racing, or religion the same, I promise. Check it out for yourself, at Dtoid.TV! QotD: So, did you make any New Years resolutions this year? If so, what are they? |
| New race announced for FTL Advanced Edition Posted: 01 Jan 2014 09:00 AM PST FTL: Faster than Light is gearing up for its "Advanced Edition" update, coming early this year, and some new information about the content said update will contain has now been released. The biggest news is the addition of a race of metallic scavengers, the Lanius, who not only have no need for oxygen but actively drain the breathable air from rooms they're in. I'm sure that won't be a problem in the middle of a firefight. Other additions include a third starting ship design for every fleet type, which means a total of 12 new ships to play with. There are also new drones, including an anti-combat drone which targets other enemy drones. That's an escalation I can get behind. NEW ALIEN RACE [Official Site] |
| Killing with traps in new Deception IV gameplay footage Posted: 01 Jan 2014 08:00 AM PST Tecmo Koei has released three videos demonstrating the gameplay of Deception IV: Blood Ties, coming to PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. In each, a different person is killed by a complex set of traps chained together, including bear traps, wall spikes, an iron maiden and so much more. What appears to be new in this installment is an increase in the number of traps you can implement at one time. In prior games, players were limited to one trap each of floor, wall and ceiling types. Here we see five traps being used at once, with three of them assigned to the 'X' button and selections made with L & R. You know what this means? Mad combos, that's what it means. I want this badly. The Deception series is one of my all-time favorites and stands apart as a very different kind of game to play. You're constantly on the defensive, always running, but when you manage to get a group of traps set and an enemy walks right into your nefarious plans, it is sublime. I wish Tecmo would tell me when this is releasing in North America, because I am so ready to give them money for it. |
| Bill from The Last of Us voted as GLAAD's most intriguing Posted: 01 Jan 2014 07:30 AM PST As Dtoid's Game of the Year for 2013, The Last of Us is a title that hit all the right notes for players, and will likely go down as one of the most memorable games of the last generation. It was earnest, brutal, and uncompromising in its view of a world gone sideways. And now it seems that GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) has taken a liking to it as well. During the organization's roundup of the most intriguing characters for 2013, featuring personalities from works of fiction such as Orange is the New Black, Blue is the Warmest Color, and Orphan Black, the character of Bill from The Last of Us also made an appearance on the list. It's pretty surprising to see a videogame character make the cut, and the writers at GLAAD definitely had a lot to say about him. "One of the characters the player encounters over the course of the game is Bill, an unstable loner in the town of Lincoln with a talent for fixing things. Through dialogue and backstory, the player learns that Bill once had a partner named Frank who he loved, but the plague drove them apart and led Frank to a bitter end. Both helpful and contentious, Bill is as deeply flawed but wholly unique a gay character found in any storytelling medium this year." It's not too often you see gay characters in games portrayed in a modest and non-stereotypical way. One of the greatest strengths The Last of Us had was its storytelling and characterization, and much of it was very subtle. The most intriguing new LGBT characters of 2013 [GLAAD] |
| 'Y2K' is a Killer7 EarthBound Hipster Hybrid Heaven Posted: 01 Jan 2014 07:00 AM PST Ackk Studios, creators of the Game Boy-influenced, color-themed RPG Two Brothers has revealed a few screens of their next game, currently codenamed Project Y2K. Details on the game remain scant, but a little Twitter digging revealed a few incidental details, such as influences like David O'Reilly (Her, Adventure Time, Eat My Sharts), Takashi Marukami (Jellyfish Eyes, Superflat First Love), Killer7, EarthBound, and the "Hipster" stereotype. Seems like a dream come true, though I hope the game doesn't give hipsters too hard of a time. Out of all the fashion-obsessed groups in modern culture today, they seem to get the most flack, while sexy male models and the real housewives continue to get away relatively unscathed. Right now the game is running on the PS4, though its likely coming to Wii U and PC as well. We've got Ackk Studios scheduled to appear on Sup Holmes on January 26th. Hopefully we can squeeze some information from them about this promising new game on that date. |
| Some Marvel games have vanished from Steam, PSN, XBL Posted: 01 Jan 2014 06:30 AM PST Deadpool, a game that released on June 25, 2013, is no longer available for purchase on Xbox Live, PlayStation Network, or Steam -- and it's not alone. Other games presumably impacted by a licensing agreement with Marvel coming to a close include Spider-Man: Friend or Foe, Spider-Man: Web of Shadows, Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions, Spider-Man: Edge of Time, X-Men: The Official Game, X-Men Destiny, and X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Game Informer has confirmed this list with Activision. I'm unaware of what development on Deadpool was like behind the scenes at High Moon Studios and can only wager a guess knowing Activision served as publisher, but it's obvious the property wasn't given the budget and time frame it deserved. And now it's gone. Such a waste. As for the other titles, I'm bummed I never downloaded X-Men Origins: Wolverine. Deadpool And Other Marvel Games Disappear From Steam, Xbox Live, And PSN [Game Informer] |
| The Year of Luigi 2013: A Retrospective Posted: 01 Jan 2014 06:00 AM PST In case you've been living under a rock for the past year, Nintendo has been running a fun promotion throughout 2013: the Year of Luigi. The goal is simple -- to celebrate the part of the Mario duo that is often described as "The Lesser Brother," and to honor his contribution to Nintendo history. The concept is largely supported by Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, who constantly delivered Luigi-centric news throughout the year and had some fond things to say about him. To make things even more interesting, Iwata officially extended the Year of Luigi into 2014 on December 18th, 2013. Let us remember this, our first year of Luigi. |
| Steam sale: The Walking Dead S2, Rayman, Mortal Kombat Posted: 01 Jan 2014 05:30 AM PST Happy new year! I don't know about the rest of you, but despite last night's festivities, the first thing I did after waking up today was check out the new Steam deals. It's become a routine, for better or worse. Daily deals:
I don't find this to be a very compelling group, but I do quite like the current set of flash sales: Legend of Grimrock ($2.99), Interstellar Marines ($5.09), Rayman Legends ($19.99), and Super Street Fighter IV Arcade Edition ($7.49). Also, VVVVVV is down to $0.49 thanks to a community vote. Not owning the game at this point would just be odd. Sell some Steam trading cards, if you must. For those of you who have played it, how is Valdis Story? Looks neat! |
| Posted: 01 Jan 2014 05:00 AM PST Back in 2011, Re-Logic released Terraria, which gained massive popularity for its procedurally generated sandbox gameplay that had combat and objectives for those wanting more than just a place to go and dig. It was a surprise hit for me, and I ended up spending hundreds of hours with it. Eventually, life happened and Terraria's creator Andrew "Redigit" Spinks announced that it would not be updated any more, but also that artist Finn "Tiy" Brice had moved on to form Chucklefish, whose first project would be what many consider to be a spiritual successor to Re-Logic's title, but set in space. Starbound was born. Fans backed the project fervently, with its homegrown crowdfunding campaign topping a million dollars in under a month. Currently, they have sold over 180,000 pre-orders, taking in more than $3.7 million in support of the project. Starbound is an indie sensation, but while it does strive to be seen as its own entity, it will always be compared to its predecessor. For the most part, comparisons between Terraria and Starbound are apt, and they provide a good starting point for discussion, but in the end Starbound is much more than just "Terraria in space." |
| Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki returns in All-Stars Racing mobile Posted: 01 Jan 2014 04:00 AM PST Sega has been teasing the return of Ryo Hazuki recently -- a character previously absent from Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed. At this time I can confirm that he will indeed be returning to the franchise, but for right now, only in the iOS and Android versions of the game -- which launches tomorrow. Ryo uses a classic Sega arcade cabinet as his ride, with references to Out Run, Space Harrier, and Hang-On, depending on what surface it's on. In order to unlock him, you have to complete a full streak of weekly challenges -- a mobile-centric feature that allows you to enter certain race types on a time limit. Stay tuned for our full thoughts on the mobile version of the game. |
| Watch a lowly Servbot turn into Mega Man Posted: 01 Jan 2014 03:15 AM PST Artist and animator ultimatemaverickx has created a new Mega Man related short film for us to enjoy. The catch? It doesn't actually star the Blue Bomber himself, but an adorable Servbot who happens to don the Mega Man ZX armor. I would love to play a game like this. Take the best parts of the Tron Bonne game, and mix it with a 2D hand-drawn Mega Man style. Similar to how Prinny on PSP allowed for multiple "lives," each Servbot could be "replaced" upon death. Capcom could be coming up with ideas like this. Or they could just let the franchise rot and let everyone else celebrate it for them. |
| To the Moon just got a new free mini-episode Posted: 01 Jan 2014 02:30 AM PST While Kan Geo is still hard at work with his follow-up to To the Moon, A Bird Story, you can grab a free episode for the former right now. It's a small consolation for the delay of his new work, and it's basically a gaiden that references the original game. If you haven't played To the Moon yet, consider it. It's a wonderful, heart-tugging little experience that's incredibly easy to digest -- especially over a holiday. To the Moon [Steam via Joystiq] |
| YES! New Arkham Origins DLC is likely Mr. Freeze related Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:10 AM PST When the Batman: Arkham Origins Facebook page teased an event happening at the Humanitarian Awards, many of our readers guessed that it was a reference to an episode of Batman: The Animated Series. Well it appears as if they're right, as the crew has just revealed a picture for a new story DLC coming in 2014, and it's completely frozen over. Yep, although they haven't come out and said it, it's more likely than not that Mr. Freeze will be heading up this add-on. I don't have any real confidence in Warner Bros. Montreal in terms of producing DLC, but that doesn't stop me from rooting for one of my favorite Batman villains. I'm sure some people are tired of Mr. Freeze after Arkham City, but I can't get enough of him, personally -- and if done right (just rip off The Animated Series, guys), this DLC could have a pretty killer story. Batman Arkham [Facebook] |
| We may see two new games in 2014 from Tekken director Posted: 01 Jan 2014 01:00 AM PST Tekken is still chugging along, and director Katsuhiro Harada recently had a chat with 4Gamer to clarify where he stands on the series . Although he's mostly been working on F2P in 2012, he also noted that, everything upcoming may not be entirely Tekken related, stating,"there are a few titles that we’ve been quietly working on, and some we’ve been thinking about working on, so the year 2014 looks like it’ll be a tough one." He also states, "From there, I’d like to announce at least two of those titles in 2014, and I feel that it’s something I must do." Based on the wording, it seems as if he's not talking about Tekken, but new works or possibly new IPs. Harada is making a 2014 resolution to do more work related activities, instead of making "surprise appearances" and doing a ton of pro-bono gigs, which he said he did a lot of in 2013. It's always interesting to see creators and directors play tug of war with their life works. Whereas Kojima is constantly going back to Metal Gear Solid, others wrestle with the idea of going back and forth between new projects and their existing IPs. スコット津村 [4Gamer via Siliconera] |
| Kojima talks world size in relation to MGS V projects Posted: 31 Dec 2013 11:00 PM PST While Phantom Pain is still a ways off, Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes is approaching quickly -- as in, it's dropping in March 2014. We already knew the latter was going to be just a taste of what's to come in Phantom Pain, but now we have a little more info from Kojima himself. The Metal Gear director states, "Ground Zeroes has a relatively small field compared to the main game, which is hundreds of times larger." He also notes that time zones will not change in real time, and that Ground Zeroes will serve as a tutorial of sorts. Hundreds of times larger eh? Zeroes is either really small, or Phantom Pain is really large. I can't wait to see what both have to offer. Kojima [Twitter via Siliconera] |
| Mega64 gives us the best games of 2013 Posted: 31 Dec 2013 01:00 PM PST "Indie games are f*cking easy!" |
| Titanfall's sniping class won't be cheap Posted: 31 Dec 2013 12:00 PM PST A Respanw developer by the handle of scriptacus took to the Titanfall forums to give us a little new information on the game's sniping class. "Sniping is in the game, but due to how the game plays it's a pretty different animal than you'll find in your run of the mill modern military shooter. Quick scoping and no-scoping are ineffective." I imagine this has a lot to do with how much more fast-paced Titanfall plays compared to shooters like Call of Duty and Battlefield. Locking down a target as they're double jumping with jetpacks and running up or alongside walls is going to be tricky looking through a long-range scope. |
| Posted: 31 Dec 2013 11:00 AM PST Dr. Luigi is out today, and it not only signals the end of 2013, but the end of the first Year of Luigi as well. While most of it is pretty straightforward for Dr. Mario fans (the game even has a classic Dr. Mario mode), there are some new concepts that might make things a bit tricky. Here are a few basic tips to help you get started. |
| MAGFest is coming! Here's our panel info! Posted: 31 Dec 2013 10:30 AM PST MAGFest is just TWO DAYS AWAY! We've been keeping you updated with announcements thus far, with news about the MAG Prom, DJ line-up, Mega Manathon, Main Stage line-up, and special guests. Now that the schedule has been released, we can tell you about our very own panel! On Friday we'll be in Panel Room 2 at 2:30 pm, hosting our panel entitled "Community First: Maintaining the Community of a Growing Website." We'll have Forums Admin and Communitoid host Aaron Yost, Reviews Director Chris Carter, Contributor Kyle MacGregor, Contributor and Flixist Editor-in-Chief Matthew Razak, and myself hosting a low-key discussion about where we came from in the community and what members can do to be more involved. We'll certainly share some stories, and who knows if other staff members show up to share! Of course, we'll open the floor to questions and suggestions as well. Sound off in the comments if you're going to MAGfest; I need to know how many piggyback rides I'll be giving. |
| Posted: 31 Dec 2013 10:00 AM PST Dr. Mario is the bane of my puzzle gaming career. I loved it ever since I picked it up for the first time in 1990, but I've never really reached the point where I can say that I mastered it, unlike many other Nintendo releases. Having said that, I've stuck with it all these years because the simplistic Tetris-like format works. Although Dr. Luigi doesn't really change a whole lot, it's still the same "Dr." formula you know and love, with a few welcome twists. |
| Live show: A Mash Tactics New Year's Eve Posted: 31 Dec 2013 09:30 AM PST [Mash Tactics airs Monday through Friday at 4p.m. Pacific on Dtoid.TV. Watch Rick 'King Foom' Olson play a variety of games, each day with its own theme. With a heavy focus on community and viewer interaction, you can be as much a part of the show as anything else.] I'm going to be blunt here, and say that beyond a couple of awesome moments, 2013 sucked absolute balls, and I can't wait to move onto the new year. Not in a while have I been so excited to see a year get pushed behind me, and I'd love to see you guys come hang out, and celebrate alongside the live crowd and myself this evening on Mash Tactics, as we welcome in 2014. Join in on the conversation as we grab some community members on Skype, swig a few adult beverages, and talk about what 2013 offered, both good and bad, in the gaming world and beyond. Of course this is a variety gaming show, so, expect some of that as well. What games you ask? Hell if I know exactly, but I'm pretty sure all games played tonight will be of the multiplayer variety. If I know anything about past broadcasts like this, I can almost bet that some version of Worms will be played at some point, but beyond that, it's just going to be a grab-bag of whatever. Come check it out at Dtoid.TV! That is of course if you're not too busy avoiding drunk drivers, and paying fifty dollar cover charges to get into the local dive bars. QotD: What were your best, and worst moments of 2013? |
| That shiny Pokemon automator has been completed Posted: 31 Dec 2013 09:00 AM PST The creator of that impressive shiny Pokemon automator, dekuNukem, writes in to say that the machine has been improved since we last covered it. Here's a look at the new, final version. The amount of human input needed has been further reduced, resulting in a system that can catch shiny Pokemon in various states (while walking, surfing, fishing, or in a horde encounter) and continue after nabbing the coveted creature. What's more, the breeding process -- including depositing hatched eggs into the PC -- has been automated. My goodness! "It might look like a lot of work for a kid's game, but to me it was more of a great exercise of microcontroller-related topics, I had fun making it, and learned a lot, so it's far from a waste of time at least to me," says dekuNukem. "I have made the program open-source so those who has what it takes can build one themselves, and I will not sell it." It's Pokemon. We understand. |
| 100% Series Retrospective: Metroid Posted: 31 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST [Read on for a description of every Metroid game ever released in the US, and my completion of them all in 2013.] As 2012 came to a close, I really enjoyed my opportunity to tackle every Resident Evil, Tony Hawk, Kingdom Hearts, and Wario game ever. In 2013, I took on Mega Man Classic, Mega Man X, Devil May Cry, God of War, and the two new Zelda games. Before I embark upon the journey of gaming in 2014 however (and all of the Quests that it entails), I have one more Carter's Quest to share with the world. |
| Contest: Win Adventure Time Collector's Edition for 3DS! Posted: 31 Dec 2013 07:30 AM PST I have in my grubby little hands five copies of the Adventure Time: Explore the Dungeon Because I DON'T KNOW! Collector's Edition for the Nintendo 3DS, and I want to give them to you beautiful people! Included in the Collector's Edition is the following:
To win, just leave a comment in this thread telling me your favorite thing about Adventure Time! Limit one entry per person, and you have until this Sunday, January 5 at 11:59pm Pacific to enter. Contest is open to anyone in the U.S. Good luck! And don't forget, our Huge members get automatic entry into all contests (as well as a bunch of other awesome perks). It's pretty great! |
| GOG.com is no longer selling the Fallout games Posted: 31 Dec 2013 07:00 AM PST I sincerely hope you managed to grab Fallout, Fallout 2, and Fallout Tactics while they were being offered for free on GOG.com. The games are no longer purchasable, as was made clear during the giveaway, however if you do own them on the service you'll continue to have access to them and their bonus content going forward. "These classic titles have been with us since day one, that is for over 5 years now, and they were always one of the highlights of the selection of games that we offer," wrote GOG.com. "There are very few titles in the history of computer role-playing games, that have had so much impact on the gaming landscape, players' expectations, and even the popular culture." This removal is believed to be a result of Bethesda Softworks purchasing the rights to the franchise from Interplay. Curiously, these specific titles are still for sale on Steam. Sad to see this happen, as Fallout was one of the major attention-grabbing properties back when GOG.com was first starting out and its inclusion in the library helped legitimize the site. |
| Sega teases Ryo Hazuki's return to racing Posted: 31 Dec 2013 06:30 AM PST With the end of the year approaching, Sega let loose a nice surprise for fans on their Twitter page. Sonic & All-Stars Racing: Transformed is chock full of references and fan service, and now we can expect the return of Shenmue's Ryo Hazuki in their much-loved racing title. Though Ryo was a playable character in the previous All-Stars Racing game, he was noticeably absent for the sequel. Now, after weeks of rumors and some leaks, Sega has finally come out with some official images for his return. Surprisingly, Ryo has ditched his reliable forklift for a vehicle that transforms into various references to classic Sega arcade titles. From Out Run, Space Harrier, and Hang-On -- it's clear that the folks at Sega had some fun with this character. He's got one hell of a license plate too. Sega really knows how to troll fans, but of course it's all in good fun. While we still don't have a date for when he'll be available, it's likely we'll see an announcement soon. Is it a car? [Sega] |
| Humble Store Winter Sale Encore is on now Posted: 31 Dec 2013 06:00 AM PST For those looking for deals, the Steam sale isn't the only game in town. The Humble Store, made famous for its Humble Bundles, has been having its own winter sale, marking games down up to 75% while giving a portion of the revenues to charity. The sale was scheduled to end today, but has been extended for this "encore" until January 3. This encore will feature all of the best-selling deals that appeared through the sale's normal run. These include some of our favorites like Dust: An Elysian Tail for $3.75, Guacamelee! for $3.75, Monaco: What's Yours is Mine for $2.99, among others. There are a lot of really great titles on here for only a few bucks! If you don't already own them, now is the time. |
| Review: Batman: Arkham Origins: Initiation Posted: 31 Dec 2013 05:00 AM PST I was pretty disappointed with Arkham Origins. Maybe not as crushingly disappointed as Jim was, but I still felt like it was the weakest entry in the Arkham saga so far, and Warner Bros. Montreal didn't really do anything to make me confident in the future of the series. Sadly, the newest DLC doesn't do them any favors either. |
| Steam sale: Company of Heroes 2, XCOM, GRID 2 Posted: 31 Dec 2013 04:30 AM PST Have you gone numb to the Steam Holiday Sale yet? Outside of planning to get Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons only to miss the deal by a few minutes, I haven't considered purchasing anything in a while, so I'm rapidly approaching that point. There's still a couple days left. Daily deals:
For flash sales, it's Super Meat Boy ($2.99), L.A. Noire ($4.99), Don't Starve ($5.09), and King Arthur's Gold ($6.69), while the current community choice winner is Ys I & II Chronicles+ ($3.74). (Other Ys titles are also heavily discounted!) The next community winner will be either Tomb Raider ($10), Deadpool ($10), or the intriguing first-person survival title Nether ($15). |
| PS4: Hey Japan, better late than never Posted: 31 Dec 2013 04:15 AM PST Here's the new PS4 commercial for Japan. I suppose it's neat, but maybe it kind of stings for some of the Japanese gamers to see the launches of the rest of the world happening first. Or, the best things come to those who wait, right? The PS4 finally lands in Japan on February 22, 2014. |
| New Square Enix teaser site gives Jan. 8 date Posted: 31 Dec 2013 03:30 AM PST Gloops! Gloops! What a great name. They say it's a combination of global and loop. I like to keep it simple -- it rhymes with poop and sounds funny. Destiny-viii.jp is a new teaser page posted today. This co-production between mobile game publisher gloops and Square Enix is coming January 8, 2014. It's probably a mobile thing, right? Any ideas? Does the URL give you any clues? |
| Rayman Jungle Run is free today on iOS Posted: 31 Dec 2013 02:45 AM PST Hey! You with the no arms or legs! Beautiful iOS runner Rayman Jungle Run is free today on the App Store. That's $0.00. Nada. Who knows how long this will be free, so go now! |
| Arkham Origins teasing Humanitarian of the Year Awards Posted: 31 Dec 2013 02:10 AM PST Today is the day that the Arkham Origins Facebook page is going to make a "surprise announcement," and it looks like the first hint has been dropped. The post simply states, "You are cordially invited to the Humanitarian of the Year Awards at the Wayne Manor on New Year’s Eve." Whether this is actual DLC or some viral event is unknown, but we'll keep you posted. I really hope that upcoming story add-on is good, because the Season Pass is a complete bust so far -- stay tuned for our review of Initiation later today. Batman Arkham [Facebook] |
| Posted: 31 Dec 2013 02:00 AM PST Earlier this year, Digital Extremes said that they'd love for their Warframe to come to Xbox One. It's up for PS4 and PC, but last we heard it was on Microsoft to give the nod to the independent title. I guess that happened some time along the way. If the PEGI rating we saw this morning is any indication, Warframe is also coming to Xbox One. Soon, too. |
| D-Arts' next Mega Man figure may be Mega Man Zero Posted: 31 Dec 2013 01:00 AM PST Black Zero has already been revealed as the newest Mega Man figure in the D-Arts line, but we may have a hint at what's coming next. A new message has been posted by Japanese site Rockman Unity (those guys look like they have so much fun by the way), which, according to Mega Man Network, reads "what if you regret making me a poseable figure..." This is most likely a reference to the line "what if you regret making me remember," which is uttered by Mega Man Zero -- Inafune's most treasured creation. Yeah, it's another Zero (making this the fourth iteration so far), but he'd still be a welcome addition -- I'm a huge fan of the D-Arts line and wouldn't mind picking it up. 衝撃！ウッチーのクリスマス [Rockman Unity via Mega Man Network] |
| Shantae and the Pirate's Curse is nearly done Posted: 31 Dec 2013 12:00 AM PST If you haven't heard, there are three Shantae projects in the works by WayForward -- two new original games, and a PC port of Risky's Revenge. One of those new games, Pirate's Curse, is set to his the 3DS at some point, and according to their Kickstarter, it's "nearing the finish line." We've been waiting a while for this one, so that's good news. Elsewhere, Risky's Revenge is a go for Steam, and apparently this will be a "Director's Cut" of the game, taking the "best parts" of the original game and bits of the iOS version to make it the "best version yet." The other new game, Half-Genie Hero (which will arrive on just about every platform ever), is still in production, and is moving along "nicely." Shantae: Half-Genie Hero [Kickstarter] |
| Diablo III gets a PS3 demo in Japan Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:30 PM PST I thought the console version of Diablo III was quite good, and Square Enix thinks it's good enough to publish in Japan. The game will be a PS3 exclusive over there, and is set to launch on January 30th, 2014. Until then, Japanese gamers can grab a demo starting this week that shows off a tiny slice of the game -- allowing you to play as the Wizard and Barbarian. The rest of us are just waiting for Reaper of Souls, the expansion that's set to drop in March 2014. Try Square Enix’s Version Of Diablo III [Siliconera] |
| Things the Wii U needs more than AAA third-party support Posted: 30 Dec 2013 02:00 PM PST In the past, the success of a console and its number of marquee third-party titles engaged in a chicken-and-egg relationship where it was hard to tell which drove which. The NES had much more third-party support than the Sega Master System, and it was by far the more successful of the two. The SNES and the Genesis had about equal third-party support, and were also about equal in sales. The PS1 and PS2 had huge third-party support and huge sales. Did the third parties support the consoles because they sold well, or did they sell well because third parties supported them? Fans would argue either point no end, but regardless, the correlation between third-party support and consoles sales seemed pretty clear. Until the Wii came along. The Wii certainly got a lot of third-party games, but very few of them are what most of us would call "marquee" titles. On-rail shooter spinoffs of major action/horror series, strange cartoonish violent action/comedy beat-'em-ups, mini-game collections, and very little in the way of major AAA budgeted games. Yet the console managed to go on to be Nintendo's best-selling home system in history, and arguably the most influential and profitable console of the last generation. Similarly, the 3DS seems to be carrying on quite well for itself, with nary a AAA third-party game in sight, unless you count Resident Evil: Revelations and Monster Hunter 4. This begs the question, does the Wii U need AAA third-party support to stay afloat, or are there other things that would be even more beneficial to the console in the long run? |
| Devil's Third is coming next year, promises Itagaki Posted: 30 Dec 2013 01:00 PM PST I haven't exactly been wondering what designer Tomonobu Itagaki's been up to as of late, but now I'm curious. His team at Valhalla Game Studios was working on Devil's Third last we heard, although updates on the project have been few and far between. I'd just assumed it wasn't going to see release and the studio had quietly moved on to something new. "Next year will be the year we'll be releasing the console game, Devil's Third," Itagaki told 4Gamer. "At the moment, it is about 80% complete, and we can about see the end of it. However, there's still a little more polishing that needs to be done. That's also one of the reasons I've decided to work independently. For you fans out there, I'd like to apologize for making you worry. We'll be going all out next year, so please look forward to it." I like Ninja Gaiden (both old and new). I even like Dead or Alive, despite generally not being much of a fighting game player. But I haven't been given many compelling reasons to have confidence in Devil's Third. The game did survive the demise of THQ, though. If Itagaki and co. can finish that final 20 percent next year as promised, that's really what this is: a survivor. It's Alive! Devil’s Third Is 80% Complete, Coming Out Next Year [Siliconera] |
| Urban Trial Freestyle is this week's PS Plus game Posted: 30 Dec 2013 12:00 PM PST January is a terrific month for PlayStation Plus members with titles like Brothers - A Tale of Two Sons (PS3) and Don't Starve (PS4). But we're still a week off! The last addition to the Instant Game Collection for 2013 is Urban Trial Freestyle for PS Vita. Look for it tomorrow. This obviously isn't as glamorous as what's coming in the new year, however, the game is one I doubt as many people have played, so there's always that. Think off-brand Trials HD and you're getting close. In his review, Chris called Urban Trial Freestyle "a serviceable game. It's just a shame that a little more couldn't have been done to make Freestyle leap ahead of the pack." PlayStation Plus: Urban Trial Freestyle Free on Vita for Members [PlayStation Blog] |
| Huge News: Year-end awards spectacular BLOWOUT Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:40 AM PST This is it, Huge members! The AAA budget, brutally honest, no-holds-barred, DH Not W year-end awards special extravaganza! We've got guest appearances from GoNintendo's Raw Meat Cowboy, Sony's Shane Bettenhausen, the return of Marshtomp from Teenage Pokemon, and a whole lot more! You will not believe your eyes and ears when you see and hear the things that happened so hard. So hard. That's how they happened. Starting next week, we'll be back to the news, review recaps, and answering your wonderful questions, so be sure to write in to HolmesSupHolmes@gmail.com with all your comments and inquires. Chances are high that we'll read one on the air. Take a chance on us. You wont regret it. |
| This blacksmith made Chrom's sword from Fire Emblem Posted: 30 Dec 2013 11:00 AM PST I've always wanted arms like a blacksmith. Not weaponry. I'm talking those sinewy anchor arms and mallet fists that would have you coughing up blood with a few quick pummels. Yet, they're delicate and expert enough to emboss fine designs into metals and hug kittens. Man at Arms' blacksmiths went ahead and made an absolutely Chromulent rendition of Chrom's Falchion from Fire Emblem: Awakening. Or is it Lucina's Parallel Falchion? Hmm?!? What's more, he made it on suggestions from the comments, so go comment on the video and ask him to make more cool game swords like their Buster Sword, Minecraft sword, and Skyrim axe. I'm voting for Yun-seong's Han Guang from Soul Calibur II. |
| The real world is '80s inspired chiptunes, apparently Posted: 30 Dec 2013 10:00 AM PST I have been a part of the "real world" for a few years now, and I can say from experience that it certainly is not as glamorous as William "WillRock" Harby's new album Welcome to the Real World. We have previously seen a snippet of Harby's work as a contributor for and compiler of 9-bit Blitzkrieg, but this one is all his. It is described as an '80s inspired nostalgia trip, and it incorporates elements of progressive rock, chiptunes, and a bit of cheesy vocals on one track. The final track can be downloaded for free, while the rest of the album sells for £3, or about $5. Of course, the entire album can be streamed using the widget below. |
| This guy made a game to propose to his girlfriend Posted: 30 Dec 2013 09:00 AM PST A 3D artist at SuperGenius by the name of Robert Fink went a step above for his marriage proposal: he created a videogame. "I couldn't allow myself to just do a normal proposal, it had to be special," he wrote. "Something we would remember forever to remind us where we started. Simple times playing games together growing up and learning that games can convey all sorts of emotion, I wanted her to see all the spikes I would jump over for her." The game itself, Knight Man: A Quest for Love, is playable from a browser. Fink, along with two of his buddies, developed the project in secret over the course of approximately five months while using the all-too-effective excuse of crunch time at work. When it was finally ready, he convinced his girlfriend to come playtest a new game at SuperGenius, culminating in the big question being raised in Knight Man, her saying yes, and family members and co-workers rushing in to congratulate the couple. There's even a heartwarming reaction video. Just try not to smile at this one. [Via Indie Statik] |
| I'm going to play this Mew-Genics track all day Posted: 30 Dec 2013 08:30 AM PST Two Caturdays ago, Team Meat showed off cat identities in its upcoming cat-lady sim Mew-Genics. Notably, there was a cat with a mustache. Hard to top, right? Well, revealing a couple amazing tracks, including the above "Dirty Mittens," might top it because I can listen to it on repeat all day while working whereas it's slightly harder to tab over to look at that adorable mustache cat. It's literally mewsic to my ears. |
| Review: Ridge Racer Slipstream Posted: 30 Dec 2013 08:00 AM PST People can get restless for another entry in their dream franchise. For many years, Ridge Racer was the dominant racing game for some, offering up a sense of style with a selection of great tracks, and fun cars. But in an odd twist of fate, the newest title in the Ridge Racer series isn't a glorious return to console racing -- it's actually a mobile game. It is a return to the franchise's roots though, and if you can overlook the inclusion of annoying in-app purchases, it's a decent ride. |
| Minecraft on Wii U 'makes sense' but isn't happening now Posted: 30 Dec 2013 07:30 AM PST Despite having no interest in playing ports of Minecraft on new platforms, plenty of others are eager to do exactly that, and I do think getting this piece of pop culture on Wii U would benefit Nintendo. Every game matters. And considering the GamePad's functionality, it'd also likely be a worthwhile version of Minecraft in its own right. But such a port isn't happening -- not yet, anyway. A recent tweet by creator Markus "Notch" Persson covered the topic: "I agree a Wii U version would make sense, btw. The only reason for no current plans is we've got too much work already. I <3 Nintendo." I don't doubt that the studio is busy. I also don't see Minecraft losing significance anytime soon. As such, I think this will be something for Mojang and 4J Studios to look at again down the road. [Via Game Informer] [Image source] |
| Mega Man X will help celebrate Free Comic Book Day 2014 Posted: 30 Dec 2013 07:00 AM PST In case you haven't heard, comic book publishers and retailers run a yearly "Free Comic Book Day" promotion. Basically, you go into your local comic book shop, grab a bunch of free comics (some stores limit you to a few pickups), meet new people, and realize that said stores exist. Archie ran a free comic book last year with their Mega Man and Sonic line, and it looks like they're repeating that in 2014. On May 3rd, 2014, you'll be able to grab a special comic involving Mega Man X. It's a "flipped" comic, so it has Mega Man on one side and Sonic on the other. Make note of the date and make sure to shop up early if you want a shot at grabbing the book of your choice! As a side note, Street Fighter will make an appearance as well. Archie Mega Man X Getting Free Comic Book Day Edition [Rockman Corner] |
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