Microsoft Cuts Xbox One Price in Japan and China
In an attempt to spur interest in its current-gen console, Microsoft has slashed the price of Xbox One in both China and Japan.
According to a report from Tech In Asia (via GamesIndustry), the Xbox One Kinect bundle has been discounted in China an extra RMB 500, bringing its new price to RMB 4299, or $693 USD. Meanwhile, Microsoft has also slashed the price of the the Kinect-less option from RMB 3699 to RMB 2999, or $483 USD.
While Xbox One continues to sell incredibly well in the United States, toppling the PlayStation 4 last month in console sales, Microsoft's gaming box can't seem to gain traction in Japan.
This 20 Inch Titanfall Model is Insanely Detailed
Good Smile Company has announced its 1/12th scale model of the Stryder Titan from Titanfall, complete with pilot, is now available for pre-order.
The model comes with over 100 points of articulation and measures 20 inches high. It's chock-full of little details, like fully articulated fingers for grasping weapons, or anything really, along with LED lights and a railgun with detachable ammo drum.
As you can see from the photos, the level of detail is impressive with this model, but at a price of $430, it's to be expected. Customers not in Japan can pre-order the model through threezerostore.com, and get an exclusive chain gun to boot. The good news is that shipping is free, so you've got that going for you. Which is nice.
Valve Files for VR-Related ‘Chaperone’ Trademark
Valve Corp. has filed an application in the United States for a "Chaperone" trademark that's related to a virtual reality product.
Spotted by Reddit, Valve applied for "Chaperone" back in March with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. The name appears related to a VR device or project from the Portal and Half-Life video game company.
The USPTO application states that "Chaperone" is for: "hardware and software, sensors, and beacons for the detection and measurement of physical objects and the representation of such objects in virtual reality environments; devices used for the detection and measurement of physical objects and the representation of such objects in virtual reality environments; electronic apparatus for the detection and measurement of physical objects and the representation of such objects in virtual reality environments."
Former TNA Wrestler Voicing a Character in Telltale’s Game of Thrones
Nuufolau Joel Seanoa, better known by his professional ring name Samoa Joe, has announced that he will be voicing a character for Game of Thrones: A Telltale Games Series.
Samoa Joe broke the news on Twitter. Though it's not yet known what character he'll play, his tweet included the hashtag #pitfighter. ProWrestling.net theorises that HBO's Game of Thrones television show is building up to some pitfighting, a role it says Joe would be perfect for.
In 2012, Samoa Joe scraped into IGN's list of Top 50 wrestlers. He is best known for his time with Total Nonstop Action Wrestling.
Oni’s Invader Zim Comic Gets a Fanzine Prequel
If you're eagerly awaiting the debut of Oni Press' upcoming Invader Zim comic book sequel, the publisher has just revealed a new special that will help make the wait easier. Prior to the July launch of Invader Zim #1, Oni will release a magazine-style comic called TruthShrieker that teases what's to come in the new series.
App Store Update: May 20
Every day hundreds of new apps make their debut on the App Store, and hundreds more are updated or reduced in price. We have sifted through the noise and highlighted those select few that might be worth your attention.
Note: The prices and deals compiled below are accurate at the time we published this story, but all are subject to change.
Alto's Adventure – ($0.99, Down from $1.99)
The endless snowboarding odyssey of Alto's Adventure is available today for just 99 cents – its cheapest price ever.
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden Character Roster Revealed
The full roster of playable characters for the upcoming Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden for 3DS has been revealed in V-Jump magazine.
The list, showing the characters, descriptions, and strengths, was translated by Shonen Gamez and shows 24 characters in all. The scan also reveals that, for Japan at least, downloading the demo for the game and transferring save data to the full version unlocks Super Saiyan God SS Goku, which hardly seems fair to the other characters.
Dragon Ball Z: Extreme Butoden's Japanese demo includes Goku, Vegeta, Teen Gohan, and Buu. The final version of the game is slated for a June 11 release in Japan, but no official release date has yet been set for other regions.
Apply to Be in Rock Band 4’s Live-Action Trailer
Rock Band 4 developer Harmonix will be shooting a live-action trailer for its upcoming music rhythm game very soon and it's looking for interested gamers to be a part of the production.
In a post on its blog, the studio provides all the details on how to sign up. Filming will take place in Seattle, WA from May 21-23, and those involved will be compensated for their participation.
You'll need to be 21 or older to apply, and a photo of yourself must be provided in order to be eligible for the shoot. While the trailer will feature plenty of crowd shots, Harmonix may need a few lucky folks for additional scenes.
Want to See Cap and Crossbones Fighting?
Captain America: Civil War is currently filming action scenes out on the streets of Atlanta, which has led to many folks taking to social media to post what they've witnessed being filmed.
The Instagram user posted two videos below showing the filming of a fight scene between Cap (Chris Evans) and his nemesis Crossbones (Winter Soldier's Frank Grillo). Like Ewoks, they're short but sweet (the videos not the actors!):
New LEGO Dimensions Fun Packs Revealed
Christopher Lloyd reprised his role as Back to the Future's Doc Brown to promote the new Team Packs and Fun Packs headed to LEGO Dimensions.
Besides the Doc Brown minifigure included in the Back to the Future Fun Pack, LEGO Dimensions is also getting the following:
- DC Comics Team Pack (Joker and Harley Quinn minifigures)
- Three DC Comics Fun Packs (Superman, Aquaman, and Bane minifigures)
- Two Ninjago Fun Packs (Lloyd and Sensei Wu minifigures)
These newly announced packs come with characters, abilities, vehicles, and more. Up to seven characters can be used at once.
Last month, we broke down how much LEGO Dimensions' packs will cost altogether. The answer is a lot.