Doom Release Date Announced by Bethesda
Bethesda revealed Doom's release date is May 13. It will be available on Xbox One, PS4, and PC simultaneously.
Bethesda also announced the release of a "premium collector's edition," as well as bonuses for players who pre-order the game.
The collector’s edition includes a 12-inch tall statue of the Revenant demon "modeled from actual in-game 3D files." The statue is mounted on an LED-lit base "with internal, slow-spinning turbine from the UAC facility on Mars." The collector's edition also includes a copy of the game and comes in a "battle worthy metal case."
Friends Star Joins the Top Gear Line-up
Former Friends star Matt LeBlanc will be one of the new presenters of Top Gear.
The 48-year-old actor, known for his role as the dimwitted-but-loveable Joey Tribbiani, is the first non-British host in the show’s 39-year history.
"As a car nut and a massive fan of Top Gear, I'm honoured and excited to be a part of this iconic show's new chapter," said LeBlanc told the BBC. "What a thrill!"
Uncharted 4 PlayStation 4 Bundle Coming in April
In celebration of Uncharted 4's launch this April, Sony will release a special Limited Edition PS4 console bundle themed around Naughty Dog's upcoming action game.
According to an announcement on PlayStation Blog, the bundle includes a 500GB Gray Blue PlayStation 4 that features "a silk-screened image of Nathan Drake," a matching controller and a disc-based copy of the game.
The console will be available in the United States and Canada on April 26 for $400 USD / $500 CAD. The bundle will also launch in Europe and the UK on April 27 and April 29, respectively. Those who pre-order the bundle will receive a bonus voucher that includes "an Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune Outfit, Golden Weapon Skin, and Uncharted Points to use in Multiplayer Mode."
3 Prototype Maps Coming to Rocket League
Three new prototype maps will be joining a playlist called Rocket Labs in Rocket League this month.
According to Gamespot, the new maps will have "wildly different layouts" to the existing ones, and will have a "virtual reality-inspired aesthetic."
Utopia Retro is a circular map which harks back to the days of Rocket League's predecessor, Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars. Underpass has different elevations, opening up the door for more aerial maneuvers. Double Goal looks how it sounds; there are two different openings for the goals on each side of the map.
Comic Book Reviews for February 3, 2016
The comic industry rang in the month of February with several big releases. Miles Morales finally got his own ongoing series again as Marvel kicked off the adjective-less Spider-Man. Not to be outdone, Deadpool got another comic in the form of Deadpool and the Mercs for Money #1. Elsewhere, Dynamite relaunched their Dejah Thoris comic and Image began an important new chapter of The Walking Dead.
Scroll down to check out our reviews for these and many other new comics. And be sure to let us know your favorite books this week in the comments below.
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505 Games Announces Sandbox 3D RPG Portal Knights
The publisher behind Terraria has announced its newest IP, Portal Knights, comes to Steam Early Access beginning February 25.
Developed by Frankfurt, Germany's Keen Games, the 3D sandbox RPG features randomly generated worlds, crafting, 3 player classes, and a "lightweight levelling system" 505 Games says allows "unique role-playing," letting players vary their goals and play-style.
Portal Knights also offers 4-player cooperative play, so players can team up with friends to "build structures, explore dungeons, and overcome the toughest perils." Perils include the Portal Guardians, big bosses 505 Games describes as "the most formidable beasts in the realm."
Players can pick from 3 different classic RPG classes: warrior, mage, or ranger, and appearance, abilities and gear are all customizable. In addition to character customization, players can build and furnish houses and farms, as well as other structures. Building can be undertaken cooperatively as part of the multiplayer element of Portal Knights.
New Avengers Academy Mobile Game Boasts a Big Cast
Available to download as of today, the new mobile game Marvel Avengers Academy takes a very different look at Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, putting many of Marvel’s iconic heroes and villains in a "What if?" college setting.
Mixing together elements of action -- including combat training to go along with your regular classes and sports -- and social life (there’s dating as well), the game features a notable voice cast, including Priyanka Chopra (Quantico) as Ms. Marvel, Alexandra Daddario (True Detective) as Wasp, Colton Haynes (Arrow) as Thor, Bella Thorne (Scream: The TV Series) as Tigra, Kiernan Shipka (Mad Men) as Spider-Woman, Dave Franco (Neighbors) as Tony Stark, Alison Brie (Community) as Black Widow, rapper A$AP Rocky as Falcon and WWE superstar John Cena as Hulk. Other characters in the game include Loki, Hawkeye, Vision, Ant-Man, War Machine, Captain Marvel, Winter Soldier, Black Panther, Enchantress and Taskmaster.
Zelda: Twilight Princess HD Looks Better Than You Think
Most of my concerns about The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD went out the window the minute I saw it running on Wii U. My demo started smack in the middle of the decaying Sacred Grove, and I was immediately struck by the improved high resolution textures. It’s no secret that Twilight Princess has aged poorly, but that’s a natural consequence for a game designed around Standard Definition televisions in 2006. The models and environments look the same, but the texture updates are instantly noticeable. Many have been updated to look better in HD, while others others have been replaced completely. The familiar Triforce crest in the center of the Sacred Grove’s weathered shrine looks as if it's stood up against the test of time. You can see faint cracks in the detailed stone surface, with shadows from the overhanging trees around the quiet sanctuary adding a layer of ambience. It looked so much better than any prior footage I’d seen before, but wait until you hear how it plays.
Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD under £39
Watch This Year’s Big Super Bowl Commercials
With a sizable percentage of America tuning in to watch Super Bowl 50 this Sunday, companies shell out millions and go for broke trying to get your attention and win your affections with commercials. And in recent years, those same companies started releasing their Big Game ads ahead of time, online, for all to check out on their own time. So here they are, for your enjoyment. Spots featuring the likes of Drake, Steven Tyler, Ryan Reynolds, Helen Mirren, Liam Neeson, and more!
We'll be updating this story as more of the ads are released (or in some cases, the full versions of ads, where a teaser is put out ahead of time), so make sure to check back to see what's new!