Call of Duty WW2: Multiplayer Changes Incoming
The first private multiplayer beta test for Call of Duty: WW2 is now over, and Sledgehammer has taken to the game's community page to detail some changes they're working on based on feedback from the beta, which this time round was exclusively for PS4 players.
The list is fairly wide-ranging and covers a multitude of areas, but in addition to general bug fixes Sledgehammer has also responded to player feedback regarding playlist variety; in addition to making fixes to improve this, they've added: "You know what else would improve it? More maps and modes". It seems like a safe bet to expect some upcoming announcements on this.
Microsoft Officially Discontinues Original Xbox One Production
Halo: 343 Industries Working with VR / AR for Future Titles
Microsoft has announced - albeit in a fairly low-key fashion - that it is partnering with 343 Industries "to bring future Halo experiences into mixed reality".
The news comes buried towards the bottom of a more general report from Microsoft technical fellow Alex Kipman, providing an update on the company's mixed reality services as a whole. Among general information about its range of headsets and mixed reality-ready PCs, there's a lengthy list of 'first wave' content partners who will be working with Microsoft on "mixed reality experiences" - including Sony and Hulu, among others - with Microsoft's partnership with 343 Industries given pride of place.
See Rick and Morty Driving in Mario Kart 8 in Modded GTA 5
This may be the most ridiculous mod combination I’ve seen yet. YouTuber Modded Games has dropped Rick and Morty into Grand Theft Auto 5, then put them both into the Zelda course from Mario Kart 8 (still in GTA 5) and made Morty race around the track.
Watch this lunacy in action right here:
The full video has Rick and Morty exploring other games and locations to show off a “portal gun” mod from the show, including the Last of Us universe and GTA 4’s Liberty City. You can watch the whole thing right here.
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Nintendo is Bringing Miiverse to an End
Nintendo has announced that it will be bringing its social networking service Miiverse to an end on Tuesday, November 7 at 10pm PT / Wednesday, November 8 at 1am ET / 6am GMT / 5pm AEST.
The news isn't entirely unexpected; late last year Nintendo announced that it was ending production for the Wii U. With Miiverse being exclusive to the Wii U and 3DS family of systems, plus Nintendo's introduction of the Nintendo Switch Online Service for Switch players, it isn't surprising that the console maker is looking to tidy up its online functionality.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole Rated in Australia Without Incident
If South Park: The Stick of Truth’s classification hassles in Australia back in 2013 had you concerned for the fate of the sequel within these shores, relax; Ubisoft has today confirmed South Park: The Fractured But Whole has been rated R18+ and will be released in Australia “completely uncut and uncensored.”
The game, and its associated rating advice, is yet to appear in the Australian Classification Board’s database.
South Park: The Stick of Truth encountered problems in Australia in 2013 when it was refused classification twice. A third submission from Ubisoft, which famously removed the problem sequence and replaced it with a still image of a crying koala, was eventually rated R18+ on November 21 with the consumer advice “High impact crude humour, sex scenes and references to sexual violence.”
South Park ESRB Description Is Appropriately Gross
South Park: The Fractured but Whole has an 'M' rating by the US Entertainment Software Rating Board, which probably isn't too surprising. What is somewhat unexpected, however, is the absurd level of detail the game takes in its ESRB rating description.
It begins fairly innocuously, reading like a standard ratings board description.
"This is a role-playing game, based on the animated South Park TV show, in which players assume the role of a new kid in town embarking on an adventure to uncover an evil criminal element..."
After the opening, it details some of the combat, touches on weapons and spell systems, and warns of some dismemberment and decapitations. It's extremely dry, extremely expected copy. Then things start to go off the rails.
Brock and Misty to Appear in Pokemon Sun and Moon Anime
The Pokemon Sun and Moon anime is bringing back Ash's original travelling companions, Brock and Misty.
The latest issue of Televi-kun (via Kotaku) reveals that the pair will return for two episodes on September 14 and September 21 in Japan, where Ash returns to the Kanto region.
Unfortunately, those waiting for the English version of the anime will have to be patient while it catches up before seeing the duo again.
Nintendo Reveals Release Date for Fire Emblem Warriors on Switch
Nintendo has been showing off its upcoming action title Fire Emblem Warriors for about a year, and now it finally revealed the game hits Switch October 20.
In addition to the release date, Nintendo also revealed a new Special Edition version of the game which includes 3 CDs, a poster, and 25 character art cards. No price or pre-order information for the Special Edition has been given at this time.
Fire Emblem Warriors is the latest game in Omega Force's Musou series and the second made in collaboration with Nintendo.
it is unclear if the release date is the same for the New Nintendo 3DS version of the game, or if that version will be getting a Special Edition of its own.