Mojang, the company behind the internet sensation that is Minecraft, formed by Notch, brought the goods to PAX Prime 2011 this weekend and as they continue behind-the-scenes on their second video game, we’re able to piece a lot more of it together. This is the same Scrolls that caused lawyers at Bethesda to file a legal claim against Mojang, demanding that they change the name of the game, due to its similarity to The Elder Scrolls franchise....
In a survey of 7,933 gamers, out of approximately 32 million gamers in the UK, conducted by GamblingDeals.com, participants were asked about their choice of gaming device, time spent gaming and hours spent sleeping. PlayStation ranked first as the most common console with 41% of gamers saying they used the Sony gaming console, followed by Xbox (38%), PC (17%), and other gaming devices (4%). On average, gamers spent between five to six hours a day, or 35 to 42 hours a week, playing video games, the equivalent of a full-time job....
Bandai Namco announces Tekken 7: Fated Retribution at the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2015, with Street Fighter’s Akuma confirmed for the roster as well. It seems as though Bandai Namco prefers making Tekken announcements at fighting game tournaments instead of other events. As some may recall, Tekken 7 was revealed at EVO 2014, and now a new version of that game has just been announced at the grand finals of the King of Iron Fist Tournament 2015....
New Uncharted 4 screenshots were leaked and they showcase Nathan Drake’s latest adventure in a beautiful environment, complete with explosions and gunfire. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is now only a month away from its release and today marks a rather fruitful lifting of one particular embargo. To celebrate, here are a bunch of new, stunning screenshots from the upcoming action-adventure game. These images were first leaked the other day by Italian website Spaziogames....
It’s time to play catch-up on a few key games that are releasing this year and next, and share a few details you may have missed. Mega Man still can’t get a fair shake from Capcom, Halo 4 will probably get microtransactions, The Rock steals the spotlight in the next WWE game, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive gets the coolest mod yet and Rayman Legends is becoming a much bigger game. Read on for the details and a few more stories....
The first Halo 5 update of 2016 will bring a batch of new content to the game including the return of Halo 2’s Battle Rifle, as well as maps, weapon, skins, and assassinations. The next free Halo 5 update, dubbed Infinity’s Armory after the UNSC flagship in the game, is bringing back an old favorite, new content, and a touch of goofiness. First up, 343 Industries is going old school and putting the Halo 2 Battle Rifle into Halo 5....
In a year packed with unexpected sequels ranging from Nier: Automata to Metroid Prime 4, Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom still stands out as a game many fans of the original never thought would become a reality. Now, publisher Bandai Namco has lifted the lid on the title’s season pass. Three versions of Ni No Kuni 2: Revenant Kingdom are set to be made available. The standard version of game is being released as the Day One Edition, which packs the complimentary Special Sword Set DLC....
As Nier Replicant gets closer to its release, more pre-order bonuses have been revealed to entice players to buy. One of those bonuses might have revealed a bit much though. Be warned about looking at these pre-order bonuses. There’s no telling if they’re indicative of any content in the game, but it’s certainly a possibility, and it could potentially spoil some content coming to Nier Replicant. In the image above, you’ve got the main cast of Nier Replicant all appearing as avatars for the player, but there are also two suspiciously censored avatars....
The holiday season has been and gone, meaning that a lot of purchases were likely made in Nintendo’s esShop. Fortunately, buying games digitally usually earns you boatloads of My Nintendo points, which you can redeem in the My Nintendo Rewards store for some interesting prizes. The issue is that, at least most of the time, these rewards go pretty quickly. Luckily, one irritated and creative fan has designed a custom tracker to make that less of a problem....
In 2020, as most countries locked down due to the coronavirus pandemic, sales of video games in Australia increased 35% with 15.8 million boxed and digital video games sold, according to GSD, which tracks boxed game and digital game sales from most major publishers. As for consoles, 1.2 million game devices were sold in 2020, up 49% from 2019. Nintendo Switch sales increased by 88% in 2020, while PS4 sales fell 22%, as a result of the imminent release of PS5....
Rhythm action/adventure hybrid No Straight Roads has been given a complete overhaul with a Christmas Edition that remixes the music and the visuals in a festive touch. And here’s the best part: it’s free for everyone who has the game! To help bring some holiday cheer to a dreary 2020, the team at Metronomik have added new Christmas themed music, decor, outfits, album art, and visual effects to the overall aesthetic of No Straight Roads....
It didn’t take long for Obsidian Entertainment’s newest title, The Outer Worlds, to become popular and gain massive fan favor following its reveal at 2018’s Game Awards. A sci-fi action-RPG that’s already boasting an open world, many unique recruitable allies and branching story-lines, it has drawn natural comparisons with Bethesda’s own Fallout series, which isn’t surprising considering that Obsidian’s staff includes the original creators of Fallout (something that was advertised in the announcement trailer)....
Our quick take OnePlus 3T: The alternatives to consider OnePlus 3 £329 Vodafone Smart Platinum 7 £299 Google Pixel XL £719 OnePlus 3T - 5.0 / 5 Best Android phones: These are the Androids you’re looking for How is the OnePlus 3T different to the OnePlus 3? New Gunmetal grey colour Camera is now protected by sapphire glass How large is the OnePlus 3T? 5.5-inch 1080p AMOLED display Covered in Corning Gorilla Glass 4 What software does OnePlus 3T run?...
Best true wireless earbuds rated: Wire-free Bluetooth audio Our quick take Oppo Enco X - 4.0 / 5 Design Plastic build in white or black finishes Stem design with multiple tip sizes IP54 dust- and water-resistance Best noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones for blocking out noise when you’re working from home Sound quality Two levels of active noise-cancelling (ANC) Sound in partnership with Dynaudio Features 5.5 hour battery life, 20 more hours with case Quick pairing with Android No iOS integration...
Blizzard has recently started teasing something called the King’s Row Uprising for Overwatch on April 11th, which some have speculated is the game’s next big event. While Blizzard is remaining mostly tight-lipped on the matter, a new comic that was posted today offers additional clues on what King’s Row Uprising may entail. The new comic is set seven years before the events of Overwatch, showing younger versions of popular characters like Soldier: 76, Reaper, Ana, Winston and more....
Blizzard releases a new patch for Overwatch on PC, PS4, and Xbox One that makes it less likely for Mercy to get Play of the Game, and also tweaks the Eichenwalde map. Last week, Blizzard revealed the top Competitive Play characters in Overwatch in terms of which heroes tend to earn the coveted Play of the Game most often. To the surprise of many, angelic healer Mercy earned Play of the Game more than any other hero in Competitive Play, and apparently by a wide enough margin that it was a problem that needed to be addressed....
Xbox is taking the necessary steps to make a comeback in a big way on the gaming scene, returning to the juggernaut presence the brand held in the early days of the Xbox 360. Aside from doing a commendable job with online play and providing consumer friendly services like Xbox Game Pass, there has been one common complaint about the brand making the rounds in recent years. Compared to the competition over at PlayStation and Nintendo, Xbox users don’t have many exclusive IPs available only to those who purchased the popular Microsoft console....
Our quick take Panasonic HC-X920 camcorder - 4.5 / 5 Design Auto or manual Level shot and artificial horizon Wi-Fi cleverness Picture and sound quality To recap A fantastic camcorder that’s ideal for a lot of shooting. While the DSLR look is very much in vogue, it’s a specific look that won’t suit every production of desired look. What the X920 offers then is a video camera that suits some type of work very well indeed....
In 2009, Paizo Publishing released its first edition of Pathfinder Roleplaying game, which became an instant hit with Dungeons & Dragons players who disliked the direction taken for the 4th edition. Now Paizo is launching a “Beginner Box” for new players to learn how to play and run games. Paizo describes the new beginner box as containing everything one needs to learn how to play the game, including rules to create custom heroes and embark on new and original adventures....
While even the most dedicated Monster Hunter World players are likely still far off from fully completing the massive game, some may be ready for new monsters to hunt. Capcom still has yet to reveal concrete DLC plans for Monster Hunter World, but we may have more answers as soon as next week. Capcom is hosting a special live broadcast for Monster Hunter World on March 14 at 8pm JST, which translates to about 3am PST....
