Sword Coast Legends PC Release Date Confirmed
Sword Coast Legends will be coming to PC on September 8, with releases on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One scheduled later in the year.
Although the Dungeons & Dragons-based RPG had only been announced for Linux, Mac and PC, developers n-Space and Digital Extremes decided to also release the game on current-gen consoles when gamers "clamored" for them.
"We've had a clear goal since day one to evoke the classic D&D experience between four players and a Dungeon Master, and to bring back memories of the great D&D games of the past," said Dan Tudge, President of n-Space and Director for Sword Coast Legends. "After we announced and demonstrated Sword Coast Legends to overwhelmingly positive response at GDC, the press, partners, and fans all requested more."
Will This Impact Glass Prove Life on Mars?
NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has found impact glass in craters on Mars.
Impact glass is formed in the extreme heat of something smashing into a planet's surface, and could preserve evidence of past life on Mars, just like it has here on Earth.
Finding the glass remotely was a very complicated process involving reflecting light off Mars' surface. The research suggests that these glass deposits are quite common on the planet, and these areas can now be explored further in the future.
The Curiosity rover has already found evidence of an ancient habitable environment on Mars this year.
Master of Orion Reboot in Development at Wargaming
World of Tanks developer Wargaming has announced a reboot of sci-fi strategy title Master of Orion.
The forerunner of 4X style games like Civilisation, Master of Orion was originally released back in 1993 and spawned a sequel three years later in 1996. The reboot will be handled by NGD Studios and involves key members of the origianl team.
“As longtime fans of the Master of Orion, the opportunity to help breathe new life into this acclaimed game has been a dream come true,” said Andrés Chilkowski, Co-founder and CEO of NGD Studios. “While we’ve made many improvements overall to the game, we’re confident that its classic and addictive gameplay will appeal to gamers no matter if they played the game years ago or are now just experiencing it for the very first time.”
Dallas Cowboys to Train Quarterbacks With VR
The Dallas Cowboys have signed a two year deal with StriVR Labs, a virtual reality company, in order to train quarterbacks using VR technology.
Former Stanford kicker Derek Belch developed the program during a master's degree, and it ended up being used at the school, as well as at five other institutions including Arkansas and Auburn.
The VR headset allows players to see video of a training football play with sound from the quarterback's perspective. One major benefit is that it allows quarterbacks to train without needing the full team there.
The technology is not interactive yet, but is instead used to teach the quarterback quick decision-making.
Sport isn't the only entertainment industry to be getting virtual reality. Oculus VR has recently said that it does not intend to stop the adult entertainment industry using its technology.
Elder Scrolls Online Console Launch Suffers Server Issues
Zenimax Online has acknowledged the PS4 and Xbox One launch of The Elder Scrolls Online: Tamriel Unlimited is experiencing issues, adding it's looking into a resolution.
Since servers went live earlier this morning, adventurers hoping to leap into Tamriel on console have been greeted by the below screen, blaming "an unexpected internal error". The studio has been working to fix the issue for the past few hours and, while some are now able to get online, others are still having difficulties.
Square Enix Reveals New F2P Shooter Figure Heads
Square Enix will be bringing a new free-to-play shooter called Figure Heads to PCs in 2015.
Translations from the game's official site suggest the game will involve 5 vs. 5 gameplay and enable you to customise your pilot avatar.
Plot details are sparse, but it's thought the story concerns a post-apocalyptic future wherein human beings -- unable to survive above ground because fallen meteorites have covered the planet with harmful ingredients -- are forced to live in underground shelters, venturing on the surface vicariously via "unmanned robots".
More information is expected to follow later this week.
Square Enix recently unveiled a new trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider, and we've got a full list of rumored and confirmed titles at E3 with IGN's Games of E3 list.
This GTA in Real Life Video is Truly Mind-blowing
Ever wondered what GTA would look like in real life? If so you’re in luck, as a team of exceptionally talented YouTubers have recreated Rockstar’s world to a T.
The video, published by CorridorDigital, not only shows the familiar real world counterparts, but also nails how the game moves, from the GTA swag walk, all the way to how enemies fall down when shot.
CorridorDigital specialises in creating sci-fi, action, and of course, video game-inspired YouTube videos. Although you may not have heard the name before, chances are you may have already seen some of their videos before, which include Minecraft: The Last Minecraft, Dubstep Guns, and the creepy-but-brilliant mini-film The Glitch.
Boondock Saints TV Series in the Works
The Saints are marching back in, but this time on the small screen.
Deadline is reporting that writer-director Troy Duffy has signed a deal with IM Global Television for a Boondock Saints prequel series.
Duffy, who wrote and directed The Boondock Saints and The Boondock Saints II: All Saints Day, has signed on to write the series and will direct the pilot.
Don Carmody and Lloyd Segan, who helped produce the movies, are producing, and the hope is to get original stars Norman Reedus (The Walking Dead) and Sean Patrick Flanery (Dexter) to assist as co-executive producers.
Airbus Enters Reusable Rocket Race against SpaceX with Adeline
European aerospace company Airbus is working on the Advanced Expendable Launcher with Innovative engine Economy (Adeline), a reusable first-stage rocket concept that can land on a runway.
The Adeline’s wings and propellers let it land like an airplane on a runway after following a ballistic trajectory, according to Ars Technica.
Present-day space launch systems use expendable rocket engines and fuel tanks that make splashdown into the ocean after each launch, making it a costly exercise at around US$250-500 million for each launch.
Daredevil S2 Showrunner To Script Live-Action Akira Remake
Showrunner for Marvel's Daredevil Season 2 Marco J. Ramirez will take on script-writing duties for the long-gestating live-action Akira remake.
Ramirez, whose background in television includes writing for Sons of Anarchy, Orange is the New Black and Da Vinci's Demons, was announced as the new showrunner of Netflix's superhero series in April. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he'll now be scripting Warner Bros. languishing live-action version of the Akira manga series, with no further detail offered.
Leonardo DiCaprio's production company Appian Way will produce the flick, alongside Andrew Lazar and Mad Chance.