How Xbox Is Observing Summer of Arcade’s 10-Year Anniversary
This year marks a decade since Summer of Arcade was unveiled, and to observe the occasion, Microsoft has a handful of deals on classic games.
For instance, Bastion and Braid are currently 50 percent off on Xbox One. And Xbox Wire adds that Limbo is 80 percent off, Brothers: A Tale of Two Sons is 70 percent off and Castle Crashers Remastered is 20 percent off, among other games.
When Microsoft first announced Summer of Arcade, the lineup started with Geometry Wars: Retro Evolved 2. It was followed by Braid, Bionic Commando: Rearmed, Galaga Legions and Castle Crashers.
Fortnite: Jetpacks and Shotguns Limited Time Mode Coming
Fortnite will put the spotlight on jetpacks and shotguns with the Close Encounters limited time mode this Friday.
Epic Games rolled out jetpacks in the Fortnite V4.2 Content Update earlier this week. Jetpacks are already switching up gameplay with the added mobility they give players. Close Encounters will shake things up even more by focusing on close-quarters combat.
The Best Mobile Phone Deals of May 2018: Contracts and SIM-Free Deals
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Update: More Evidence Points to a Sunset Overdrive PC Release
Updated 11/14: Earlier this year, a PC version of Sunset Overdrive was listed on the Korean Game Ratings Board, but new evidence has recently appeared pointing to a PC port coming later this week.
Twitter user @Wario64 posted evidence of an Amazon link (which has since been removed) to a PC listing of the game with all of its DLC included, available to preorder for a November 16 release at $20 USD. On top of this, a Steam database page for the game exists which clearly features promotional art for Sunset Overdrive, and an ESRB page listing a Windows PC version of the game went live last week.
Rockstar Owner Promises Red Dead Redemption 2 Won’t Be Delayed Again
Take Two CEO, Strauss Zelnick, has promised that Red Dead Redemption 2 won't suffer any further delays and is on track for its October release.
"Hand on heart, it's October 26," Zelnick assured Mad Money host Jim Cramer, telling him that the entire team at Rockstar team is on track for the latest release date of the upcoming game. Rockstar is a subsidiary of Take Two.
The title was initially scheduled for a fall 2017 release but was pushed back to a spring 2018 release this time last year, with Rockstar explaining that the extra time was needed "to deliver the best experience possible" for players.
PlayStation Still Experimenting With Portable Gaming
New PlayStation boss John Kodera has said that he wants the company to continue thinking about portable gaming.
Speaking to Bloomberg, Kodera said it was “not yet the right stage to discuss specific hardware plans", but that the company was carrying out experiments in the area.
“In my opinion, rather than separating portable gaming from consoles, it’s necessary to continue thinking of it as one method to deliver more gaming experiences and exploring what our customers want from portable. We want to think about many options.”
Sony now runs a smartphone game developer, ForwardWorks, but has scaled back much of its portable output elsewhere.
Men in Black Reboot Reportedly Casts Liam Neeson
Liam Neeson is set to join Sony's Men in Black reboot.
Variety reports Neeson is in talks to play the head of the agency's UK branch. He would star opposite Chris Hemsworth and Tessa Thompson, whose roles are still not yet known.
Liam Neeson in The Commuter.
Sony Says PS4’s DualShock 4 Is the Best-Selling Gamepad of All Time
The PlayStation 4's DualShock 4 controller is the best-selling gamepad of all time when it comes to dollar sales.
Sony's recent NPD revealed the news, stating: "The PlayStation 4 DualShock 4 Wireless Controller Black is now the all-time best-selling Gamepad in dollar sales."
Note that this doesn't necessarily mean the DualShock 4 has sold the greatest number of units of any controller. The statement also singles out the standard black controller, not taking into account total controller sales figures from any other console it's up against.
While the console itself is entering the final phase of its life cycle according to Sony Interactive Entertainment CEO John Kodera, software sales are doing great, with God of War topping the charts for April.
Nintendo Announces Dockless Switch Bundle for Japan
Update: Nintendo UK has responded to our request for comment, saying there are no plans to release this bundle in its region.
"This is in Japan only. We have no plans to release this in our region. Different regions make different decisions based on a variety of factors."
Nintendo Japan has announced a new, cheaper Switch bundle that only includes the base unit, two Joy-Con and wrist straps.
Detailed on the Nintendo Japan website, the handheld-focused bundle comes in at ¥5,000 (around $45 USD / £33 / $60 AUD) cheaper than the original Switch bundle.
City of Brass – 5 Crucial Tips to Master This Brutal Rogue-lite
Since its release, I’ve been sinking a considerable amount of time into Uppercut Games’ City of Brass. I recently caught up with Ed Orman and Andrew James, the game designer and art director respectively, who let us in on their top tips for players looking to improve their runs. If you’re not caught up on the Arabian Nights-inspired first person rogue-lite, be sure to check out our five cool things video or our IGN Happy Hour chat with the devs, but for now, here are some crucial tips from the devs help you reach the heart of the City of Brass.