Original Xbox ‘Duke’ Controller Returns for Xbox One
The original controller bundled with the first iteration of Microsoft's Xbox is returning after sixteen years.
Gizmodo reports that Hyperkin is making a replica of the 2001 "Duke" controller, which can be used via a nine-foot cable with Xbox One and Windows 10 PC.
Xbox "Duke" controller, image via Gizmodo
New Fighting Game Blade Strangers Announced
Blade Strangers, a new fighting game published by Nicalis and developed by Studio Saizensen was announced at E3 2017.
The 2D fighter, which features characters from some of Studio Saizensen's prior games, will release for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam in Q4 2017.
Blade Strangers will feature a number of familiar characters, including Curly from Cave Story, which is coming to Switch later this month, and Kawase from the Umihara Kawase franchise. Additionally, characters from Code of Princess (read IGN's review), which was also developed by Studio Saizensen, will be featured in the game. Additional characters will be announced sometime in the future. There are also plans to support the game post-launch with new updates.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus: All Gameplay, News, Trailers
Wolfenstein: The New Colossus was first announced at Bethesda’s E3 conference in June 2017. The game is scheduled to release on October 27, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
A sequel to the 2014 game Wolfenstein: The New Order, The New Colossus will introduce a host of new characters trying to fight off the ruling Nazi regime. Let’s take a look at everything we know so far about Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus.
After cleverly teasing the game at E3 2016, Bethesda officially unveiled Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus during its conference at E3 2017. We even got a release date: October 27, 2017.
The Evil Within 2: All Gameplay, News, Trailers
Bethesda announced The Evil Within 2 at the company’s conference during E3 2017. The game is scheduled to release on October 13, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. (That's Friday the 13th, naturally).
A sequel to a 2014 survival horror game, The Evil Within 2 will aim to give players another thrilling and terrifying experience that's rooted in psychological horror. Here’s all the information that’s been released so far about The Evil Within 2.
Prior to the announcement, we had a couple of hints that a new Evil Within game was in the works. First off, Bethesda Softworks vice president Pete Hines mentioned in an interview that the first Evil Within sold well enough to warrant a sequel. Next was an apparent job listing that outed the game as being in development.
Horns of the Reach, Clockwork City DLC Coming to TESO
During its E3 2017 press conference, Bethesda announced two new DLC packs coming to The Elder Scrolls Online.
The upcoming Horns of the Reach DLC will release this August, while the Clockwork City DLC will be available for Bethesda's fantasy MMO at some point later in the year. For an early look at the content, check out the slideshow below:
Horns of the Reach will add two new dungeons—Falkreath Hold and Bloodroot Forge—as well as new items, achievements and more. Additionally, the base game will get a free update when this DLC pack launches, adding a new Battlegrounds map and ruleset, as well as new homes, Crown Crates, holiday events and more. While the update will be available to all Elder Scrolls Online players, only those who own ESO: Morrowind will have access to the Battlegrounds content.
The Elder Scrolls Legends Heroes of Skyrim Announced
Heroes of Skyrim, a new expansion for Bethesda's strategy card game The Elder Scrolls Legends, was announced during the publisher's E3 2017 press conference.
The expansion, which releases on June 29 for PC, iOS and Android, will add over 150 new cards. For an early look at Heroes of Skyrim, check out the announcement trailer below:
Heroes of Skyrim will feature recognizable characters from The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, including dragons like Paarthurnax and Alduin, as well as Aela the Huntress, J’Zargo and Delphine. Additionally, the expansion will introduce a new mechanic called Shouts. Each Shout will have three levels that increase in power the more you use them.
Companions are also featured in Heroes of Skyrim, and will change into their Beast Form when a rune is broken. In addition to triggering abilities, Beast Form often results in a more powerful Companion. On top of that, several Skyrim-inspired themes are coming with the expansion, including ones for College of Winterhold and the Civil War.
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus Announced With Release Date
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus was announced during Bethesda's E3 media briefing — it will be released on October 27.
A reveal trailer reveals that The New Order's protagonist, B.J. Blazkowicz survived the events of the first game, the game follows him attempting to foment a revolution against the US-occupying Nazi regime.
Bethesda teased a new Wolfenstein game at last year's E3 with a now-infamous boot-up sequence. The sequence led to the reveal of Quake Champions but mentioned several Bethesda properties. Wolfenstein: The New Order was released in 2014. A standalone expansion, called The Old Blood, was released the following year.
Wolfenstein’s BJ Blazkowicz Joins Quake Champions
At E3 today, Bethesda announced that Quake Champions will add Wolfenstein's B.J. Blazkowicz as a playable champion in the game, and that the game is now available in a beta open 24/7.
Previously only available in a closed beta, Quake Champions will now be in open beta as part of the game's E3 2017 update, which also adds 3 new maps, the brand-new Tri-bolt weapon, and other new and improved features to explore. According to Bethesda players are "continuously being let in, so sign up now and you’ll immediately receive your beta key."
Bethesda also announced the Quake World Championships, in which players will be able to compete for a $1 million dollar prize.
Quake Champions was announced at last year's E3 from developer Id Software and marks the long-awaited return of the franchise, which was inactive for years despite lending its name to Bethesda's annual QuakeCon convention.
Bethesda Introduces Creation Club For Fallout 4 and Skyrim
During its E3 2017 press conference, Bethesda introduced Creation Club, an in-game system that should make downloading custom content into Fallout 4 and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim quick and easy. The program launches summer 2017 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One for Fallout 4 and Skyrim.
According to Bethesda's announcement, Creation Club will give Fallout 4 and Skyrim players access to all new weapons, armor, outfits, accessories, crafting and housing features, and various gameplay enhancements. The selection of custom content will be browsable in-game and available to download instantly, but must be purchased with "credits."
All content and features available through Creation Club will be fully compatible with saved games, achievements, and add-ons thanks to Bethesda Game Studios' collaboration with outside developers, including some of "the best community creators."
The Evil Within 2 Revealed, Dated
Betheseda revealed The Evil Within 2 at its E3 2017 Showcase. The Evil Within 2 follows Japanese-developer Tango Gameworks' original 2014 survival horror game, which was led by Resident Evil-creator Shinji Mikami. It will launch October 13 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.
Back in March, job listings for QA and Translation positions for Psycho Break 2 (the Japanese title of the game) seemingly leaked the existence of the sequel.
We really dug the original back in 2014, scoring it an 8.7, saying, "Superb gameplay, a breakneck pace and terrifying enemies makes The Evil Within a wonderful survival horror experience."