Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s Second DLC Pack, Eclipse, Announced
The second DLC pack for Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 is called Eclipse, and will include four new multiplayer maps, and introduces a new entry in the game's ongoing Zombies storyline that takes the characters to a Pacific island during World War II.
Eclipse will hit PS4 on April 19, with Xbox One and PC versions to follow on an unspecified date. As with previous BO3 DLC, no last-gen console versions will be released.
Eclipse's four multiplayer maps are Spire, Rift, Knockout and Verge (the latter a remake of Call of Duty: World at War's Banzai map). Here are Treyarch's descriptions of each one:
- Spire: Spire takes Multiplayer combat to a futuristic sub-orbital airport terminal set high in the clouds. Multiple levels and open areas promote intense, mid-range combat around a clean, high-tech civilian environment. Watch your step, because one wrong move could send you plummeting back through the stratosphere.
Halo 5 Ghosts of Meridian Maps Detailed
With Halo 5: Guardians' Ghosts of Meridian update releasing in April, 343 Industries revealed a sneak peek at the game's new maps—Skirmish at Darkstar and Tyrant.
Skirmish at Darkstar is Halo 5's new Warzone map, which happens to be the smallest in the category. 343 Industries announced the map earlier this month, saying it would bring "an entirely new feel" to the game type. The developer told GameSpot Skirmish at Darkstar changes the way matches start.
"For Skirmish at Darkstar we have a new intro experience where players are dropped into the middle of the action. Both teams have a clear objective that creates confrontation from the beginning," 343 Industries studio head Josh Holmes said.
Halo 5 Ghosts of Meridian Maps Detailed
With Halo 5: Guardians' Ghosts of Meridian update releasing in April, 343 Industries revealed a sneak peek at the game's new maps—Skirmish at Darkstar and Tyrant.
Skirmish at Darkstar is Halo 5's new Warzone map, which happens to be the smallest in the category. 343 Industries announced the map earlier this month, saying it would bring "an entirely new feel" to the game type. The developer told GameSpot Skirmish at Darkstar changes the way matches start.
"For Skirmish at Darkstar we have a new intro experience where players are dropped into the middle of the action. Both teams have a clear objective that creates confrontation from the beginning," 343 Industries studio head Josh Holmes said.
Hitman Episode 2 Release Date Announced
Episode 2 of Io-Interactive's Hitman will be released on April 26 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Announced alongside a short, extremely simple trailer/postcard, the next episode will take Agent 47 to the fictional Italian coastal town of Sapienza.
This is the second of six digital-only Hitman episodes, continuing with levels set in Marrakesh, Thailand, the U.S. and Japan. A disc release, combining all six episodes was recently delayed to January of next year.
In our review, we gave Episode One, set at a Paris fashion show, a 7.9, saying it "combines the best of Absolution and Blood Money".
Hitman Episode 2 Release Date Announced
Episode 2 of Io-Interactive's Hitman will be released on April 26 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Announced alongside a short, extremely simple trailer/postcard, the next episode will take Agent 47 to the fictional Italian coastal town of Sapienza.
This is the second of six digital-only Hitman episodes, continuing with levels set in Marrakesh, Thailand, the U.S. and Japan. A disc release, combining all six episodes was recently delayed to January of next year.
In our review, we gave Episode One, set at a Paris fashion show, a 7.9, saying it "combines the best of Absolution and Blood Money".
Play Arts Kai’s Final Fantasy 15 Figures Look Amazing
Following yesterday's Final Fantasy XV Uncovered Event, Square Enix issued new photos and information for its Play Arts Kai Prompto, Ignis, and Gladiolus figures.
Standing 11 inches tall, Prompto—protagonist Noctis' best friend—is a perfect replica of his in-game appearance, "from the textures and colors of his clothes."
Play Arts Kai's Prompto figure is meticulously detailed down to the patches, studs, and stitching on his clothes. He'll come with a pistol, display stand, and interchangeable hand parts. Prompto is available for preorder now at $130 USD, with a ship date of September 30.
Play Arts Kai’s Final Fantasy 15 Figures Look Amazing
Following yesterday's Final Fantasy XV Uncovered Event, Square Enix issued new photos and information for its Play Arts Kai Prompto, Ignis, and Gladiolus figures.
Standing 11 inches tall, Prompto—protagonist Noctis' best friend—is a perfect replica of his in-game appearance, "from the textures and colors of his clothes."
Play Arts Kai's Prompto figure is meticulously detailed down to the patches, studs, and stitching on his clothes. He'll come with a pistol, display stand, and interchangeable hand parts. Prompto is available for preorder now at $130 USD, with a ship date of September 30.
Phil Spencer Indicates Halo 5 on PC Is Not Likely
Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer has suggested that a port of Halo 5: Guardians for PC is unlikely, but that there remains opportunity for future Halo FPS games to make the jump from console.
Speaking at the Build 2016 conference (as reported by PC Gamer), Spencer said:
"In terms of Halo FPS on PC, I think there’s a ton of opportunity for us right now, but I don’t want to get into a world where we’re looking back, like at Halo 5. It doesn’t mean there’s nothing there that could ever end up on PC, but I’d much rather look forward with what our plans are."
Phil Spencer Indicates Halo 5 on PC Is Not Likely
Head of Xbox, Phil Spencer has suggested that a port of Halo 5: Guardians for PC is unlikely, but that there remains opportunity for future Halo FPS games to make the jump from console.
Speaking at the Build 2016 conference (as reported by PC Gamer), Spencer said:
"In terms of Halo FPS on PC, I think there’s a ton of opportunity for us right now, but I don’t want to get into a world where we’re looking back, like at Halo 5. It doesn’t mean there’s nothing there that could ever end up on PC, but I’d much rather look forward with what our plans are."
Comic Book Reviews for March 30, 2016
It was a fairly slow week for the comic book industry (that happens sometimes when there are five Wednesdays in a month), but there were still several notable new releases this week. Marvel kicked off their ongoing X-Men '92 series, DC wrapped up the weekly Batman and Robin Eternal series and Image delivered another chapter of the always dependable Saga.
Scroll down to see our reviews for these and various other new releases, and be sure to let us know your favorite books in the comments below.
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