Ark: Survival Evolved Hits 1 Million Early Access Sales
Open-world dinosaur survival game ARK: Survival Evolved has managed to sell 1 million copies, despite still being in Steam Early Access.
The title hit Early Access just over a month ago and, since then, has enjoyed whirlwind success. The game is set in a persistent world which continues to have repercussions whether played online or offline.
If you haven't heard about the game, the official synopsis reads: "As a man or woman stranded naked, freezing and starving on the shores of a mysterious island called ARK, use your skill and cunning to kill or tame & ride the leviathan dinosaurs and other primeval creatures roaming the land," a description reads. "Hunt, harvest resources, craft items, grow crops, research technologies, and build shelters to withstand the elements, while teaming up with or preying upon hundreds of other players to survive, dominate... and escape!"
Final Design for BBC Micro Bit Revealed
The BBC has revealed what will be the final design for its Micro Bit computer, the small device which will be given free to around one million children in the UK this October.
The pocket sized computer is building on the legacy of the original BBC Micro, however this one will be free for all kids in Year 7 or equivalent this year.
According to the post on the BBC website, the Micro Bit has a fully programmable array of 25 red LED lights, two buttons, and a motion sensor. These were not shown on a prototype in March, and although there are now more features, it also means that a battery pack will be needed for it to be a standalone product.
New Xbox One Patch Released
Microsoft has announced the contents of its latest Xbox One update.
The patch, which began rolling out in select areas earlier today, may not sound particularly exciting as it doesn't bring with it any user-facing changes, but Major Nelson has revealed it preps the console for both Windows 10 game streaming and backwards compatibility.
"Later today Xbox One owners will be getting a system update," he explained. "This update prepares for game streaming to Windows 10 (launching July 29th) and our upcoming Backward Compatibility feature launching in a few months. There are no new user-facing features in this release as the team focuses on the New Xbox One Experience that will be available later this year."
Dragon Quest Builders Appears on the Series’ Website
'Dragon Quest Builders' has appeared on the series' official Japanese website.
Nothing is known about the game so far, other than what we can glean from its bare-bones page. It's exclusive to PlayStation platforms (including the Vita), it has a blocky, Minecraft-esque aesthetic, and the below text reads "restore "Alefgard".
The Dragon Quest news has been flowing in lately, with the announcements that Dragon Quest 11 will be an offline home console game and Dragon Quests 7 and 8 might be coming to the West.
Ryan Reynolds Prefers Deadpool’s Suit to Green Lantern’s
A tight, red practical suit is better than a grey, CG-reference costume.
At least, that's what Ryan Reynolds is saying about the experience of wearing a mocap onesie for Green lantern versus his practical costume for Deadpool.
Speaking with Screen Rant, Reynolds' preference for the Deadpool get-up was made abundantly clear by the actor.
"Deadpool, you can't even compare," said Reynolds. "I mean, it's brutal doing a film where you're wearing a motion-capture suit for the whole time."
Reynolds admitted that having a practical costume has also allowed him to support a worthy cause.
New Ghostbusters Car Revealed
Director Paul Feig has revealed the new Ghostbusters ECTO-1.
The director hashtagged #whattheygonnadrive when posting photos of the car, via Twitter.
Street Fighter 5 Stage Revealed, Character Announcement Coming
Street Fighter V’s next stage is set and a character reveal is imminent.
In a recorded message for the Warner Brothers Games Summit, Street Fighter producer Yoshinori Ono revealed Ryu and Chun Li duking it out in a brand new Brazilian stage background, according to Event Hubs.
“Unfortunately I couldn’t be there in person, but to make up for it I’m happy to announce the inclusion of a Brazil stage, which you’ll all get to see today!” Ono said.
The stage takes place on the streets of a Brazilian city set in front of a hill with buildings built in tiers up the side, featuring what appears to be a World Cup looking trophy at its peak.
PlayStation Network Currently Experiencing Issues [Update]
Update: All PlayStation Network services are now back up and running, according to the PSN Status page.
Original Story: PlayStation Network is currently experiencing issues, limiting users' access to content from PlayStation Now and Sony's online marketplace.
Additionally, the PSN Status page confirms that both gaming and social features are also facing problems. As such, you may be "experiencing issues related to launching games, applications, and/or social features such as trophies, messaging, or friends list."
First Look at McCarthy in Her Ghostbusters Uniform
We recently saw the new Ghostbusters uniforms hanging on a rack, and here's your first look at a one in action....sort of.
A photo taken from the Ghostbusters set shows Melissa McCarthy decked out in the new bustin' outfit, although this isn't exactly an action shot, and she's not wearing the critical proton pack which really ties the whole thing together. Check it out below.
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What Does The Han Solo Movie Mean for Flash, Jump St?
What will happen to Christopher Miller and Phil Lord's other directorial projects - namely their Flash feature, a third Jump St, and an animated Spider-Man - now they're helming a Han Solo standalone film for 2018?
According to THR, it's likely that the Flash feature the pair were developing for Warner Bros is now be off the table. The same goes for the third movie in their successful Jump St series, however they could stay on as writer or producer for both these projects. The animated Spider-Man feature they were developing for Sony will be less affected, considering they expressed no intentions to direct it.