Superhot Release Date Revealed
Time-bending first person shooter Superhot will be released on PC on February 25.
Superhot will also be coming to Xbox One, with a release "later next month."
Superhot is an FPS where time moves only when you move. It started as a game jam prototype, and has since been Kickstarted.
"No regenerating health bars," says the Superhot's description. "No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets."
Superhot is part of IGN's 32 games to keep on your radar in 2016, and has also been an IGF and SXSW Gaming Awards finalist.
New Ark: Survival Evolved Patch Coming For Xbox One
A new Xbox One patch is coming to Ark: Survival Evolved.
In a recent tweet, developer Studio Wildcard shared a screencap that hinted at the upcoming changes, which include fixes to the framerate problems and adds local and remote splitscreen support, bringing the functionality of the Xbox One version more in line with that of the PC.
Here's a little preview for the next Xbox patch! #playARK pic.twitter.com/QBUCBZ1BdC
— ARK (@survivetheark) January 30, 2016
Try Star Citizen for Free This Week
If you're unsure about Star Citizen, you can try it out for free this week, until February 5.
According to the announcement, this "Free Fly" event grants players access to Star Citizen Alpha 2.1.2, Arena Commander mode, and the Social Module.
In the latest 2.1.2 update to the Alpha, you'll be able to find "multiple space stations and environments, scripted missions, places to explore, and more."
In Arena Commander mode, you'll be taking on human opponents or an AI swarm in a single seat fighter. Meanwhile, in the Social Module you'll be interacting with other players as you explore the game's first landing zone, ArcCorp.
Danganronpa on Steam Gets a Release Date
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc is coming to Steam on February 18.
As of writing, the game’s Steam page is yet to be updated, so the news comes to us via Spike Chunsoft’s Twitter account.
Don’t forget, anyone who pre-orders Danganronpa will receive a copy of its soundtrack.
Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc first released for PS Vita this time two years ago. The next instalment is due for release at some point in 2016.
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Cheaters Plague The Division’s Beta on PC
Some players of The Division's beta are complaining that games on the PC are being plagued with cheaters.
As Ubisoft's new shooter extracts the level XP and ammo from the player's PC, the system is open to abuse by players who are able to manually override their settings. Consequently, savvy players can give themselves unlimited ammo, and super speed so fast, it essentially renders their character invisible, making combat in The Dark Zone almost impossible for some.
Responding on the official forum, Ubisoft community manager Natchai attributed the problems to glitches rather than hacks or cheats.
Harley Quinn Nominated for GLAAD Award
The nominees for the GLAAD Media Awards have been announced, with Harley Quinn and Lumberjanes among the contenders for outstanding comic book.
Set to air on LOGO, the GLAAD Media Awards "recognize and honor media for the fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender community and the issues that affect their lives."
DC Comics' Harley Quinn is up against Boom! Studios' Lumberjanes, as well as Marvel Comics' Angela: Queen of Hel, DC Comics' Midnighter, and Image Comics' The Wicked + The Divine.
Lumberjanes was nominated in last year's awards, but Image Comics' Rat Queens ultimately took home the honor.
Thor: Ragnarok: How Verbal Will Hulk Be and Will Volstagg Return?
New Thor: Ragnarok details have been spotted in the wild.
In an interview with Hitfix, Ragnarok director Taika Waititi discussed the idea that Hulk will be more verbal, or at least more 'conscious', in the upcoming Marvel movie. "It's interesting, because at the moment, there's a big conversation that's happening about how far to push that. Whether or not The Hulk should be
", said Waititi. It seems, however, that the creative team behind the film like the idea that Hulk is more of a developed character this time around.
"I think a lot of those conversations have more to do with what's going to come up in future movies,” Waititi said. “So I think a lot of those decisions are larger group decisions, rather than anything to do with just me or the writer. They have a lot of stuff that they have to consider. But I do think that's the best way to track it. I think we all want that. I think we all want to see that development and the evolution of that character. I also think you can do it in a fun way."
Next Need for Speed Update Adds Photo Mode, Improved Multiplayer, and More
The next game update for Need for Speed will bolster the game with improved multiplayer options, a new photo mode, a host of new customisation parts, the ability to share wraps, and more.
Details on the new multiplayer functionality are scant but Ghost Games’ Ben Walke explained on the Need for Speed website that the team has “added a ‘Competitive’ option at the front menu which will see you placed in a game with other players who are also looking to race competitively.” Need for Speed faced criticism upon release for lacking the ability for players to simply opt into multiplayer and rely on the game to take care of matchmaking and enlist you into a series of events.
The Division Beta Extended in Wake of High Demand
Ubisoft is extending the closed beta for The Division until Tuesday, February 2 (12 noon CET, 6 AM EST, 3 AM PST, 10PM AEST).
“Over the last few days, we’ve seen an incredible amount of excitement for the game, leading to many of you registering on the waitlist for a chance to join our Closed Beta,” wrote Ubisoft community manager Natchai Stappers on the game’s official forums. “We’ve been working very hard to let as many players as possible join, while still maintaining a smooth experience for everyone.”
“Earlier today, we announced that we were now inviting as many players as possible from the waitlist, in addition to those who had guaranteed pre-order access. We’ve started sending invites, with priority given to those who signed up first.