How Zombi Will be Adapted for PS4, Xbox One and PC
Ubisoft has gone into detail about how the PS4, Xbox One and PC versions of Zombi have been adapted to function without the Wii U Gamepad.
Upon it's original release, much was made of how Zombi U utilised the Gamepad to create a sense of tension and claustrophobia, with you needing to split your attention between the two screens to avoid facing an untimely death. Naturally, with just one screen to play with this time around, certain fans are concerned we're looking at just another zombie shooter, rather than the tense and original affair that was the original.
Now, the developer has penned a blog post trying to alleviate concerns. The map has been moved to the main screen, though it will disappear when not required in order to keep a minimal HUD and high sense of immersion.
Nightmare Fuel Tangiers Has A Release Date
Stealth title Tangiers is coming to PC, Mac, and Linux on November 26.
Andalusian Games describes Tangiers as a “horror tinged stealth game,” inspired by the likes of Thief. The nightmarish world Tangiers is set aims to embody the “darker avant-garde of the 20th century.”
“Writers such as Burroughs and Ballard, artists within the Dada movement and the music and textures of Throbbing Gristle, Cabaret Voltaire and David Lynch all drive us,” reads the game’s 2013 Kickstarter page.
“They are our motivations - often oblique, sometimes in open reference.”
Destiny: The Taken King’s Dreadnaught Gets Details and Images
Bungie has released a selection of new Destiny images, including screencaps and original concept art for the upcoming expansion, The Taken King.
The Dreadnaught, a brand new playable environment rolling out with the release of The Taken King, is home of the Hive enemy class. It not only provides a setting for the upcoming campaign expansion, but will also provide a new environment for Patrol missions and public events, too.
"Conceptually, we’ve dreamed of facing the Hive on their own ground for a long time," writes community manager, DeeJ, on this week's update. "With the development of Destiny: The Taken King, we’ve had the chance to fully realize the Dreadnaught."
The 9 Games we Want to Play at Gamescom
It's that time of week again - yes, the IGN UK Podcast returns to viciously assault your lugholes, and what a show we have for you this week.
With Gamescom just around the corner, Rory, Gav and Luke reveal the titles they're each most excited to play at the show. As it's going to be Rory and Gav's first time at the show, veteran Luke (who has been to a stonking one Gamescom before) offers his unique blend of advice for how to survive. For the love of God, if you're going, do not listen to him.
We also have a lovely chat with star of Frozen and Pixels Josh Gad, who does a wonderful impression of The Goonies' Ma Fratelli. It's equal parts chilling and inspirational. So what are you waiting for? Watch the whole thing in all its glory up above, download it on iTunes or pick it up directly via the link below:
Kurt Russell’s Bone Tomahawk to Close Fantastic Fest
The first wave of Fantastic Fest film have been announced, with Turkish cinema taking centre stage, Nicolas Winding Refn curating a series of cult films, and Kurt Russell rounding out proceedings with the world premiere of what’s described as an “existential horror western.”
Bone Tomahawk stars Russell, Patrick Wilson, Richard Jenkins and Matthew Fox, and revolves around a posse’s efforts to rescue a woman from a tribe of cannibals.
Kurt Russell in Bone Tomahawk.
Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns Beta Weekend Announced
Guild Wars 2: Heart of Thorns’ first beta weekend has been announced.
It all starts at this year’s Gamescom, where, players will be able to sample a portion of the beta on the show floor from Wednesday, August 5 until Sunday, August 9.
For players, anyone who purchases the Hearth of Thorns expansion will be able to play all the beta content starting at 9:00 p.m. CEST (8:00 p.m. BST) on Friday, August 7, until 9:00 p.m. CEST (8:00 p.m. BST) on Monday, August 10.
The beta weekend gives players a chance to check out the first story instances in the expansion’s new area – the Heart of Maguuma Jungle. Players will also be able to go hands-on with the revenant, the newest profession with abilities and attacks which “draw their powers from legends of Guild Wars lore.”
There Are Two New Additions to the Worms Franchise
Team17 has announced two new additions to its Worms series.
Worms WMD is heading to Xbox One and PC in early 2016, and Worms 4 will be coming to mobile in August 2015.
In Worms WMD, players will be able to use new vehicles and enter buildings, adding extra strategy than in previous games.
Meanwhile on mobile, Worms 4 features smaller teams and shorter match lengths to better suit the platform. It will also have 80 single player missions as well as turn-based synchronous online multiplayer matches.
Earlier this year, a remaster of 2001's Worms World Party was released. Just yesterday, we found out that Team17 will be partnering with Playtonic on Yooka-Laylee.
PlayStation UK Boss Fergal Gara Resigns
The Vice President and Managing Director of Sony Computer Entertainment UK has resigned.
Fergal Gara has reportedly left to "pursue a new professional venture," according to MCV. SCCE's GM of Nordics, East & South East Europe Warwick Light will be replacing Gara from August 10, with Gara sticking around until then to help with the transition.
"I have had a fantastic time leading the PlayStation business in the UK and Ireland over the past four years," he said. "I am very grateful for having had this opportunity and I want to thank my team who have been amazing and, of course, Jim, for his support along with the wider PlayStation family who have helped make this period as successful as it has been."
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14 Million Devices Upgraded to Windows 10 in the First 24 Hours
According to a Microsoft Windows blog post, more than 14 million devices have been upgraded to Windows 10 within 24 hours of the operating system’s gradual launch.
Microsoft is doing a phased rollout of the OS over the next few days and weeks to those who reserved an upgrade. The company notes it is prioritizing the quality of the upgrade experience over anything else and still has "many more" upgrades to go before it delivers the OS to all who reserved.
Users who haven't received an update yet will receive a notification in their system tray once their PC has downloaded Windows 10. If you’re still waiting on your free upgrade, we have a guide on how you can skip the line for your Windows 10 update.