King of Fighters 14 Coming to PS4 in the Americas
SNK Playmore announced new details for The King of Fighters XIV, a sequel in the lauded fighting game series that will be making its way to consoles later this year.
The King of Fighters XIV will be the first entry to use 3D graphics. It's not all new, though—like always, the game will feature its traditional 3v3 battle system. SNK promises a roster of 50 characters, all of which are available at launch. 19 new characters will be introduced, with 31 characters returning from previous games.
The Japanese developers have also made improvements to the fighting engine for more streamlined gameplay, making the game more approachable for new players. A new training mode will pair new players with veterans for in-game tutoring.
Daily Deals: Dark Souls III, 4K TV Deals, Ratchet and Clank
Slice 20% off the Price of Dark Souls III
If you have Amazon Prime, you can snag Dark Souls III at a $12 discount. Unfortunately, PS4 copies are out of stock, so you'll have to wait to get your discounted copy (the Xbox One version is still available though). However, Best Buy still has PS4 copies, and if you have Gamer's Club Unlocked you'll get the same discount.
Opinion: Rogue One Doesn’t Need Jedi To Be Awesome
Rogue One’s trailer sends a message: this is a new kind of Star Wars movie. For the first time in years, anything can happen.
We’re a long way from the Mos Eisley cantina...there’s nary an alien or monster to be seen in the teaser trailer. There’s not a sign of Jedi, Sith, lightsabers, space battles, dogfights, or any of the other staples I’ve come to expect from Star Wars. Except for Mon Mothma, not a single familiar face appears, though I’ll be shocked if we don’t see at least a glimpse of Vader in the final product.
.These changes make story sense given the time frame and setting... the xenophobic Galactic Empire isn’t likely to let non-humans anywhere near their big, shiny, secret superweapon, and there shouldn’t be Jedi running around the Rebel Base before Skywalker gets there. But these differences are also part of a signal that cuts through this trailer like a lightsaber through Luke’s arm: it's time for something completely different.
Former Rockstar North President Suing Company for $150 Million
Leslie Benzies, former head of Rockstar North, developers of the Grand Theft Auto series, has accused Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar, and the Houser brothers of withholding royalties.
Benzies left Rockstar North in January, after being on sabbatical from September 1, 2014. According to Polygon, Benzies is suing Take-Two Interactive for $150 million, saying the company tried to force him out after his time off.
Here's the statement from Christopher Bakes, a partner at the Locke Lord law firm representing Benzies:
First Doctor Strange Movie Poster Unveiled
Vice president and executive editor of Marvel Digital Media Ryan Penagos has revealed the first poster for the upcoming Doctor Strange movie.
Check out the teaser poster below, which shows Doctor Strange actor Benedict Cumberbatch in his Sanctum Sanctorum.
This poster has been released before tonight's official trailer reveal.
10 Most Devastating Virus Outbreaks in Games
From The Last of Us to Resident Evil, from Sunset Overdrive to The Division, viral outbreaks can ruin video game worlds in any number of ways. But what is it that makes certain video game pandemics stand out for the ever-growing zombie-infested crowd?
The following list explores our most memorable digital contagions, why they struck a chord with us, and the legacy they’ve left on the virus-ridden video game landscape.
Although viral outbreaks in video games tend to be based on fantastical circumstances, the most harrowing examples are the ones that could actually occur in reality. It’s not that I don’t believe in zombies per se, however when the illness or disease in question already exists in the real world, the possibility of a devastating plague feels easier to stomach. Add that to a feasible real life scenario and I’ll be over here cowering behind the couch. Tom Clancy’s The Division introduces Manhattan and the world to a smallpox pandemic that’s circulated via contaminated banknotes on one of the world’s busiest shopping days, Black Friday, dubbing the outbreak “Green Poison” and the “Dollar Flu.” Suddenly, the unrelenting moral panic and high-level hysteria the killer bug initiates seems just as terrifying as the ever-rising body count it has inflicted on society.
Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture Out on Steam This Week
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture will be available on the PC on April 14. The game is available for pre-purchase now on Steam.
Developer The Chinese Room announced the "worst-kept secret" earlier this month, noting a few updates for the PC version.
In addition to performance improvements and bug fixes, Everybody's Gone to the Rapture on PC will add accessibility options—a crosshair for players who suffer from motion sickness, visual aid to all phones and radios for those hard-of-hearing, and a new "tilt" functionality for players with mobility issues.
Keyboard and mouse support, along with control remapping, will be included. All "usual" controllers, including the Steam controller, will also be supported.
Rogue One Trailer Recreated in Fallout 4
People lost their minds over last week's Rogue One: A Star Wars Story trailer, but did you ever wonder what it would look like in Fallout 4?
If the answer is yes, then check out the video below. If the answer is no, maybe check it out anyway. It's from YouTube user UpIsNotJump, who you may remember from last month's Captain America: Civil War trailer recreation.
The user creates these trailers using multiple mods for the PC version of Fallout 4. For comparison, now you can check out the original Rogue One trailer below.
Total War: Warhammer DLC Revealed, Contains Free Race
The post release plans for Total War: Warhammer will include both paid and free DLC.
Upcoming free content will include new units, heroes, legendary lords, and a brand new playable race towards the end of the year.
As for paid DLC, the Total War: Warhammer blog gives an idea of some of the other packs we'll be seeing over the coming months.
Lord Packs will be "themed on a specific rivalry of conflict from Warhammer lore." They'll include two playable legendary lords with their own quest chains, campaign bonuses and items. In addition you'll get two new lords to serve generals, a new unique unit, and a new elite unit of renown, which are upgraded versions of existing units.
Betty and Veronica Are Feuding Again
Update: Archie also revealed a new Betty & Veronica comic this morning. As revealed by Vulture, the new series will be written and drawn by none other than Adam Hughes.
The new series will be the latest addition to the rebooted Archie universe alongside Mark Waid and Veronica Fish's Archie and Chip Zdarsky and Erica Henderson's Jughead. Archie's description for the first issue reads, "Pops’ Chocklit Shoppe is being taken over by a huge coffee company. When Betty and Veronica go head-to-head over the issue, all bets are off! Friendships will shatter. Cities will burn. Nails will be broken."