Star Wars Battlefront’s Free New Mode Revealed
The Battle of Jakku DLC will introduce a new mode, known as Turning Point, which dramatises the events which took place on the planet shortly following the Battle of Endor. These are the same events that created the debris we've glimpsed in trailers for Star Wars: The Force Awakens.
The mode features a beleaguered Imperial army holding out against forces of the New Republic, buoyed by their recent victory at the Battle of Endor.
Here's how lead level designer Dennis Brannvall describes the mode: "At the edge of the map, the Empire has constructed a make-shift base as well as smaller fortifications strewn across the landscape. Following an emergency landing, the Rebels need to locate the enemy bases to attack and take control of them all.
Thief, Sacred 3 Headline November’s Games With Gold
Microsoft has revealed its lineup of free games coming to Xbox Live Gold subscribers in December.
All month long, Games with Gold will be offering Xbox One owners The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing free of charge. Additionally, Square Enix's Thief will be available from December 16 to January 15.
Xbox Wire has also revealed the lineup Xbox 360 games that are being featured in the promotion, with CastleStorm going free from December 1 to December 15. At that point it will be replaced by Sacred 3, which will be free until the end of the month. As an extra holiday bonus, Microsoft is also offering Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising as a free download from December 16 to December 31.
Activision Drops 34 New Tracks in Guitar Hero Live
Activision is adding a bunch of new tracks to Guitar Hero Live this Wednesday, November 25.
In addition to 28 new playable tracks coming to GHTV's on-demand list, six new tracks will be added to GHTV's Premium Shows, bringing Guitar Hero Live's track total to 300. Here's the list of what's coming.
Judas Priest – Living After Midnight
Amaranthe – Drop Dead Cynical
Here’s What’s Leaving Netflix in December
Here's your monthly "Last Call" for all the movies and TV shows expiring from Netflix in a few weeks. With December comes the loss of Christopher Nolan's Batman Begins and Insomnia, horror classics The Omen and The Silence of The Lambs, Jim Henson-fueled fantasy adventures Labyrinth and The Dark Crystal, and many more...
Leaving December 1st
Rock Band 4 to Get Fallout 4 DLC
Ever wanted to create a post-apocalyptic band? Now you can, as Rock Band 4 will be getting a Fallout 4-themed outfit next month.
From December 8, Rock Band 4 owners will be able to download a Vault 111 outfit for free.
“I’ve been a Fallout fan since the beginning,” says Harmonix CEO Steve Janiak. “Playing some of the amazing songs in our Rock Band catalog with a band of Vault dwellers is something we think you’ll find is crazy fun”
As you may already be aware, December 8 also brings with it a handful of content updates, including leaderboards which let you know when you pass a friend’s score mid-song, improved calibration, variable breakneck speed, more player stats, and new items in the Rock Shop.
Nintendo Now Selling Wii U GamePad on Its Own in Japan
Starting today, November 24, Japanese Wii U owners in need of a new GamePad are be able to purchase one as a standalone unit.
The news comes via the official Nintendo website (translated by Kotaku). According to the site, the solus GamePad costs 12,800 yen, which roughly converts to around $104 or £70. Nintendo had announced its intentions to sell the GamePad as a standalone even before the Wii U shipped in 2012. It also confirmed back then that two GamePads could be synced to the console, but no software or applications have been created or announced to take advantage of that possibility.
Rockstar Introduces New GTA Online Mode, Running Back
Grand Theft Auto Online will have a new permanent Adversary mode, Running Back, on PC, PS4, and Xbox One from today.
"In the spirit and tradition of American Football this Thanksgiving week, we present a new mode entitled Running Back," states the latest post on the Rockstar NewsWire.
The new mode will be available across three locations: Raton Canyon Bridge, La Mesa Bridge, and Zancudo Tunnel.
"Two teams (a total of 4-8 players) square off from opposing sides of a roadway," adds Rockstar. "The elusive Runner, behind the wheel of a Benefactor Panto, must go the distance and get across the end zone line at the far end of the highway with the help of their offensive teammates in BF Biftas. Meanwhile, their defensive-minded opponents (also in Biftas) must ruthlessly block, crash and pummel their way to try to stop them."
Donkey Kong Champ v Regular Show Case Thrown Out
A judge has ruled against former Donkey Kong champion Billy Mitchell, who believes Cartoon Network’s The Regular Show stole his likeness.
The lawsuit came about because of a character named Garrett Bobby Ferguson (GBF). In the episodes in question, GBF is seen as a floating, bearded head who cheats to win (Viva la raza!) in an arcade game.
Image credit AP, Cartoon Network
Bungie Details Destiny’s Refer-a-Friend Rewards
Bungie has detailed what rewards will be available for Destiny players who Refer-a-Friend.
Providing your buddy has Destiny and the The Taken King expansion pack on the same platform as you, a selection of goodies will be yours, including the Link of Friendship XP bonus buffs, a new EV-34 Vector Infinite Sparrow, and your choice of three Elemental Kinblades Legendary Swords.
You'll also get access to the bonus The Hunt for Loot quest, the new Infinite Link shader, Sign of the Infinite emblem, and two new emotes - the Duo Dance and High Five.
Activision Blizzard recently revealed Destiny currently has more than 25 million registered users, compared with 20 million in May and 16 million in February.
Humai Wants To Resurrect Humans Within 30 Years Using AI
An Australian company called Humai claims they're working on tech that will allow them to bring their clients back from the dead within thirty years.
In an interview with Australian Popular Science, Humai CEO Josh Bocanegra offers a little insight into how their process is different from other firms. "We'll first collect extensive data on our members for years prior to their death via various apps we're developing. After death we'll freeze the brain using cryonics technology. When the technology is fully developed we'll implant the brain into an artificial body. The artificial body functions will be controlled with your thoughts by measuring brain waves. As the brain ages we'll use nanotechnology to repair and improve cells."