Yearly Archives: 2018
Killer7 Is Getting Remastered for Release on Steam
The cult classic Killer7 is returning after 13 years with a remaster of the original game set for release on Steam this fall.
News of the remaster came in the form of a special announcement made at Suda51 and Grasshopper Manufacture's 20th Anniversary Spectacular panel at MomoCon 2018 this weekend. Speaking with Game Informer, Grasshopper Manufacture said the game is a graphical refresh more than a remake and "the game's simple models and colors scale nicely to modern resolutions."
Players assume the role of Harman Smith, an assassin who takes on seven different personalities to take down the deadly organization known as Heaven Smile. Killer7 is often remembered for its stylistic gameplay and storytelling along with its clean art style. For more on the PC version of Killer7, check out the game's Steam page.
Harry Potter Hogwarts Mystery’s Biggest Problem Isn’t Its Energy Mechanic
The question “what Hogwarts House would you be in?” is still a conversational ice-breaker among millenials, over 21 years since JK Rowling first let Harry out the cupboard under the stairs.
It’s asked at dinner parties to friends just met; on Tinder to potential suitors; and has become so trusted-a-method of ascertaining one’s character, it’s a wonder it’s not replaced Myers-Briggs. The reason is simple. The only thing that fascinates us more about the labyrinthine corridors of Hogwarts is what it’d be like to walk in them.
So when Jam City announced it was making a Harry Potter mobile RPG that would “make players feel for the first time like they’re attending Hogwarts,” the internet detonated like an erumpent horn. Finally, fans would be able to experience life at Hogwarts - actually seeking adventure in JK Rowling’s rich world, rather than passively reading about it or watching Daniel Radcliffe live it.
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Atari Co-Founder Ted Dabney Dies at Age 81
Ted Dabney, the co-founder of Atari and one of the first figures of the video game industry, has died at the age of 81.
Video game historian and close friend Leonard Herman announced through Facebook that Dabney had passed, stating "Your legacy will live on a long time!"
Eurogamer reported that late last year, Dabney was diagnosed with esophageal cancer and chose not to seek medical treatment.
Ted Dabney (left) and Nolan Bushnell (right).
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The Expanse Officially Revived by Amazon for Season 4
The Expanse is officially coming back for a new season.
THR reports Amazons Studios has closed a deal for Season 4 of the sci-fi series. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made the announcement at a panel at the National Space Society with the cast and crew present. A premiere date for the new season has not been set yet.
The Expanse is an adaption of James S. A. Corey's book series. Bezos is said to be a big fan of the novels and wasn't all too happy when Syfy got the TV show. Reports of Amazon potentially picking up the series first surfaced earlier this month.
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E3 Lays Out Security Guidelines for This Year’s Show
Things have gotten a little more strict when it comes to security on the show floor of this year's E3.
Backpacks will no longer be allowed on the show floor unless you are part of the media or an exhibitor at the show. Anyone else attending the show, including those with a Gamer Pass, can bring a small bag that doesn't go over the 12" x 15" x 6" limit.
Swag bags collected on the show floor can be used as well, but once they leave the convention center they cannot be brought back in. Every bag and backpack will be searched before entry, something that hasn't been done in years past. Bringing a mesh or clear bag can help speed up the process.
Cameras and tripods are also restricted, unless you have a media badge. Food and snacks must be left outside the show floor and you must be able to power on all your devices during your bag search. Cosplay weapon props need to be inspected and approved at the designated E3 weapons check. You can find a full list of regulations here.
Kingdom Hearts 3 Playable at E3 2018
If you are a Kingdom Hearts fan attending E3, you are in luck, because the long anticipated Kingdom Hearts III will be playable at this year's conference.
Square Enix announced on Twitter that fans will finally be able to go hands-on with the game at the developer's booth.
For more on Kingdom Hearts III, be sure to check out IGN's preview of the game, which covers several of the game's many worlds. If you want to read about everything else we know about E3 2018, be sure to visit the IGN Kingdom Hearts 3 Wiki.