Where to Buy PlayStation Hits, Sony’s Budget PS4 Classic Game Line-Up
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Last week, Sony announced PlayStation Hits, classic PS4 games at a new, low price point of $19.99. The new branding is officially live today, with 15 games available as part of the new PlayStation Hits line-up, and more games promised for the future.
It's a little bit confusing, because some of the games still aren't at the $19.99 price point if you buy the physical disc. Specifically, Yakuza Kiwami hasn't fallen in price for the physical version (Walmart lists it at almost $40 right now, for example). Weirder still, some retailers don't have them in stock at all. This list will change as those discount red-cased classics come into stock, and as more games are added to the PlayStation Hits line-up.
Pokemon Let’s Go Screenshots Show Off Pokemon Cosmetic Customization
New Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee screenshots show some of the customization options for the eponymous pocket monsters.
Pikachu and Eevee can apparently wear items like flowers and ribbons that can be affixed to their tail, body, and ears. Check the screenshots out below.
The screenshots were shared on the official Japanese website along with a short video of Pikachu and Eevee sporting their accoutrements, via Serebii.
The two titles are not a part of the core series of Pokemon games, but they do share some of the same features, as well as a number of similarities to Pokemon Go, with which the game is compatible.
Obsidian Open to Other Developers Doing Pillars of Eternity Games
For Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire director Josh Sawyer, one of the most valuable things a game company can hold onto isn’t just its employees or the hardware it develops, but the original worlds they create that can be used throughout the future to create different games. In this month’s IGN Unfiltered, Sawyer says that Obsidian is open to the idea of other developers using the Pillars of Eternity IP to create their own games set within the same universe.
“I as an individual designer, I try not to design outside the boundaries of what we're actually putting in the games because I want other teams and other designers
-- or heck, maybe someone would license this from us,” Sawyer says, citing a hypothetical Pillars of Eternity tactics-based game as an idea that Obsidian might not have the interest in or means to produce itself. Sawyer suggests that a different developer could possibly license the Pillars of Eternity IP and software to start their own project.
Fortnite’s Playground Mode Planned to Return Today
Epic Games is aiming to re-release the Playground limited time mode in Fortnite later today.
Over on Reddit, the Fortnite developer gave a brief overview of why Playground was pulled yesterday and the new release plans for the mode. "So many of you rushed in
to create and play that our matchmaking service fell over," Epic stated. "We’ve since separated the Playground matchmaker from the one that affects the default modes and made large improvements to assist with the number of players.
"We plan to push these changes and improvements live later today to bring the Playground LTM back online."
First Look at DC’s New Streaming Service, From Titans to Young Justice
Digital streaming platforms are a dime a dozen these days, but DC Entertainment's new subscription service aims to be more than just another TV network vying for your loyalty - DC Universe is positioning itself as a one-stop shop for all your comic book obsessions; not just a place to watch exclusive new shows (and revisit beloved old ones), but also to dig into a library of classic movies, keep up with your comics pull list, and connect with fellow fans, all in one place. It's a model that Disney is also hoping to utilize with its own streaming service, reportedly launching next year, as more content creators rush to provide their shows and movies direct to viewers, cutting out the need for pricey cable subscriptions.
Marvel Powers United VR Release Date Revealed
Oculus has announced that Marvel Powers United VR will launch July 26.
Not only that, but Black Panther has been unveiled as a new playable character for the game. Marvel Powers United VR will cost $40 and is now available for preorder on the Oculus Store.
The game was originally announced at last year's D23 and features cooperative battles with up to three other people. T'Challa is the eighth playable character to be revealed, and Oculus has promised the game will contain "more than a dozen playable characters."
Crackdown Creator Downplays His Departure From Crackdown 3
When Microsoft announced Crackdown 3 all the way back at E3 2014, it touted the fact that series creator Dave Jones was returning to head up the project after being absent from Crackdown 2's development. However, it was revealed last week that Jones is no longer working on Crackdown 3, but he apparently doesn't think his departure is that big of a deal.
Jones' involvement was said to be crucial to Crackdown 3 development because his Reagent Games' Cloudgine cloud technology was powering the impressive environmental destruction that's been positioned as one of the game's main selling points. But Jones recently chatted with GamesIndustry.biz about leaving the project, saying it amounts to "not a lot basically."
Overwatch Hero 28 Now Live on the PTR
Update No. 2: Wrecking Ball will be live for all players in Overwatch on July 24.
Blizzard confirmed the new Tank character will be coming to all modes on PS4, Xbox One, and PC.
For more on the character, read our impressions of playing as Wrecking Ball.
Update: Overwatch's 28th hero, the tank character Wrecking Ball, is now live on the PTR.
Here are Wrecking Ball's abilities, according to Blizzard:
- Quad Cannons: Wrecking Ball fires machine guns
- Adaptive Shield: Grants Wrecking Ball a number of temporary shields based on the number of enemies nearby
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Nintendo Announces New Post-Game Outfit for Super Mario Odyssey
It's a-me, Rango!
Nintendo announced on Twitter last night that players who have finished the main story in Super Mario Odyssey will be treated to a new, free special outfit. Heading to the shop then will give Mario access to a new Rango suit and hat.
A new special outfit has been added to #SuperMarioOdyssey! After you’ve finished the main story, check out the shop to find the Rango Hat & Rango Suit. pic.twitter.com/4BmYiL3Dez