Tomb Raider Arcade Game Released to Promote Movie
It looks like there will be new Tomb Raider game sooner than thought, although it's not the next triple-A installment from Square Enix you're all hoping for. The film is getting a promotional tie-in with an arcade game that will appear at select locations of US restaurant chain Dave & Busters.
Arcade Heroes reports the new title will be a gun game in the style of Rabbids Hollywood. The cabinet is the same, "with the artwork, marquee and pistols changed to fit with the new game."
Pictures of the cabinet were snapped and posted on Reddit. Like Rabbids Hollywood, there appear to be three levels, and the logo is very much in keeping with that of the first rebooted title in 2013.
Daredevil Showrunner Would Like to See Jon Hamm in a Batman TV Show
Pacific Rim Uprising's Steven DeKnight has dabbled in the superhero genre during his stint as showrunner on the first season of Daredevil, and he's not short on ideas when it comes to the possibility of other superhero TV shows. DeKnight revealed that his pick for Bruce in a Batman TV show would be Jon Hamm.
The question came via Twitter, asking who DeKnight would cast in the role if a series was ever commissioned on the STARZ network.
Hmm, so many choices. If it’s an older Batman, Jon Hamm would be great. https://t.co/1I4ZwYHBri
Star Wars Battlefront 2 Dev Hints at Clone Wars DLC
It appears that Star Wars Battlefront 2 Clone Wars DLC is coming, according DICE's Dennis Brännvall, along with player customization. The development team took questions from fans over on the game's forum, and were asked specifically about Conquest mode, customization, and the possibility of Clone Wars content.
"We're obviously hearing the requests about a more open, free-flowing large mode like Conquest," Brännvall replied. "Not sure if porting a mode over is the right way to go, but we're definitely working on satisfying that request." In response to the customization and Clone Wars questions, he simply replied with, "yes."
Ex-STALKER Devs Announce New Battle Royale Game
Focus Home Interactive and Vostok Games - developers of the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series - have announced Fear The Wolves, a post-apocalyptic Battle Royale game coming to PC and console later this year. The title was unveiled at Focus' annual press event, Le What’s Next de Focus, taking place today and tomorrow.
"Fear the Wolves drops players, in squads or as lone wolves, into the oppressive environments of a radiation-ravaged Chernobyl," read the press release. "The classic Battle Royale mode forces them to fight to be the last man standing out of 100 fighters."
As well as the threat of other survivors, players will have to watch out for "deadly anomalies" and the dynamic weather system. A day-night cycle conspires to make things even more difficult, forcing players to change up their strategies on the fly.
Deadpool 2 Trailer Introduces Cable
The new Deadpool 2 trailer has arrived, featuring Ryan Reynolds' beloved crazy man, of course. But it also focuses quite a bit on Josh Brolin's mutant cyborg from the future, Cable.
Click here to check it out:
Here's the "official" YouTube description of Deadpool 2 from 20th Century Fox's YouTube page:
"After surviving a near fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover."
Pillars of Eternity 2 is Getting a Console Release This Holiday
Pillars of Eternity 2 is coming to PS4, Xbox One and Switch later in the year, according to Game Informer.
Pillars of Eternity 2: Deadfire has been in the works since 2016, with a release date finally announced last month. The first game released on PC in 2015, followed by a console release just last year, but this time around, the wait won't be as long. Pillars 2 will make its way to consoles this holiday season.
EVO 2018 Lineup Announced
The lineup for EVO 2018 has been unveiled and Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite is nowhere to be seen.
The eight games included in this year's tournament were revealed during a livestream on Twitch and include new titles like Dragon Ball FighterZ and BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, as well as returning fan favourites like Super Smash Bros. Melee and Street Fighter 5.
#Evo2018 Lineup! https://t.co/AzIV3RZCr7 pic.twitter.com/Onm1mEUgI8
— EVO (@EVO) February 7, 2018
PS4 Firmware 5.50 Features Detailed
The beta for PS4 firmware update 5.50 began rolling out yesterday and new features include more organisation options and the ability to customise your UI, in addition to the supersampling mode for PS4 Pro revealed earlier this month.
Details of the update were posted on the PS blog, which specifies some of the features you can expect in the final fireware. Play Time Management allows parents to check and manage play time, as well as impose restrictions so games can only be played for a set amount of time or "within set playable hours." Notifications will pop up telling them to save and quit as time runs out, but "family managers/guardians also have the option to add extra game time via their smartphone or PC," as well as the option to log them out remotely.
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The Surge 2 Coming in May 2019
The Surge 2 will be released next year and promises "larger and more ambitious level design, more brutal combat, and an expanded limb-targeting system", according to a post on the official Surge Facebook page.
May 2019 is the month the sequel is expected to land and improvements include "a bigger arsenal to overcome all the new enemies and bosses!". The original game allowed the player to target specific body parts, resulting in a wider range of tactical combat choices - you could aim for a foe's weak spot or opt for dismemberment if you wanted specific loot-based rewards, and the sequel promises to develop that system further.