A Retro Emulator May Be Coming to Xbox One
A retro emulator may be on its way to Xbox One.
According to the nesbox Twitter account, the free-to-download emulator – which lets users play ROMs and create their own games – has passed certification and is due to appear in the Windows Store for Xbox One “soon.”
As well as USB support for loading ROMs, nesbox plans to add OneDrive cloud functionality in the future for anyone looking to store their ROMs online. The emulator itself features support for the NES, Super Nintendo, Sega Genesis, GameBoy Color, and GameBoy Advance.
For anyone getting excited at the prospect of playing Super Mario Bros. on Xbox One, there are a few caveats to consider. First off, there’s a fairly large possibility when Nintendo sees this, a DMCA will be filed and the emulator will only see the light of day in the Windows Store. The other thing to remember: Downloading ROMs you don’t own a copy of is illegal in most countries. So proceed with caution, yeah?
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Join the IGN UK Team at the Sorcery! Part 4 Launch Party
Inkle's Sorcery! series has been a firm fixture on IGN UK phones and computers for a few years now and, with the fourth and final installment arriving this month, we're delighted to say we'll be helping send it off at the game's launch party in London.
We'll be hosting a live IGN UK Podcast at the show, where we'll be joined by members of the developer's own Inklecast for a live playthrough of the opening section of Sorcery! 4. But there's a twist - you get to make all the Choose Your Own Adventure-y decisions for us. This is definitely not a terrible idea.
Attendance is free, there'll be Sorcery!-themed cocktails available for those of an over-18 nature, and the first 200 cocktails come with a free copy of the new game, so it would be borderline ludicrous not to attend.
A Soccer Legend is Playable in NBA 2K17
Thierry Henry, Arsenal and France soccer legend, will appear as a playable character in NBA 2K17. Which is a bit odd.
Henry will primarily appear as a court-side celebrity at home games for the San Antonio Spurs, but 2K17's street basketball Blacktop mode will feature him as a playable character.
He joins Creed star Michael B. Jordan and comedian Hannibal Buress, who both appear in the game's MyCareer mode.
Rumours I have just made up right now indicate that other unlikely celebrities coming to NBA 2K17 include ex-Secretary of State Colin Powell, a dog trying to pass as a businessman, and Renee Zellweger.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Delayed to 2018
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night has been delayed until 2018.
Former Castlevania series producer Koji "IGA" Igarashi updated backers of the project, stating: "The last thing I want to do is keep our backers waiting, but after receiving such incredible support, I feel responsible for delivering the best product I possibly can. Again, I offer my sincerest apologies."
In a statement on the game's Kickstarter page, the team added: "To ensure the game meets his quality standards, IGA is bringing on additional developers and has moved his estimate for the game's release back to the first half of 2018."
Xbox One Was August 2016’s Top-Selling Console
According to Microsoft, the NPD Group's monthly report gives the best selling console title for August to the Xbox One.
Attributing the numbers to the recently launched Xbox One S and thanking its fans, Microsoft used the opportunity to take a jab at Sony, who yesterday revealed the long-rumored PlayStation Neo, officially called the PlayStation 4 Pro.
The Xbox One S "is the only console available this holiday with built-in UHD 4K Blu-ray, 4K video streaming, and HDR for video and gaming," a not-subtle-at-all dig at the PS4 Pro's lack of 4K Blu-ray support.
Last month, Microsoft also claimed the top-spot in console sales, but in actuality it was the best 8th generation console for the period. It's an important distinction because it leaves out Nintendo's 3DS, which was the over-all top selling console last month.
Punisher: War Zone Director to Helm Benoit Biopic
The Chris Benoit biopic, Crossface, has found a new director in Punisher: War Zone's Lexi Alexander.
Crossface tells the story of the late WWE superstar's struggles in both his personal and professional lives while he unknowingly suffered from severe, likely wrestling-related, brain degeneration. Benoit infamously killed his wife and son before committing suicide in June 2007. The film is based on Matthew Randazzo V's book Ring of Hell: The Story of Chris Benoit & the Fall of the Pro Wrestling Industry.
Benoit during a WWE bout
First revealed in 2011, the movie's script comes from Jake Goldberger (Life of a King) and Sarah Coulter. Alex A. Ginzburg and Tony Lee will produce, with Ram Getz and Randazzo V serving as executive producers. Good's Vicente Amorim was previously attached to direct.
Doom Deathmatch Gameplay Reveal Coming Next Week
Doom's forthcoming "Free Update 3" will bring with it both Deathmatch and support for private matches, Bethesda has announced.
The publisher also released a teaser showcasing Deathmatch and Arcade Mode, and announced that gameplay footage of these new additions will be streamed live on Tuesday, September 13 at 11 a.m. PT/2 p.m. ET. Marty Stratton and Hugo Martin from id Software will be showcasing the new features right here.
Deathmatch will add free-for-all battles to Doom's multiplayer. Meanwhile, players will be able to tweak the time and score limit settings in private multiplayer matches, which allow a group of friends to play together on a map and mode of their choosing. Private matches also feature the option to turn on or off demons and power weapons.
Miyamoto Says VR ‘Doesn’t Really Fit’ Mario
Mario is officially making the jump to a new platform with the upcoming release of the first official Mario mobile game, but Nintendo has some reservations about bringing its games to another platform — virtual reality.
Super Mario Run, Nintendo's first Mario-focused mobile game for iOS, was announced during Apple's iPhone 7 event earlier this week when Shigeru Miyamoto made a surprise appearance on-stage at the conference. And while Nintendo is embracing phones as a new platform for classic characters like Mario, Miyamoto is less enthusiastic about Nintendo games in virtual reality.
Dark Souls, Zelda, and FF7 Books Kickstarting Translation
French publisher Third Edition Books is working to translate its large library of gaming-related books into English, with topics ranging from Pokemon to Silent Hill to Metal Gear.
The first three books they're working to translate, with the help of a recently launched Kickstarter, dive deep into the worlds of Zelda, Dark Souls, and Final Fantasy 7.
