Xenoblade Chronicles X Starts With All Five Continents Unlocked
The entire map of Monolith Software's upcoming Wii U-exclusive JPRG Xenoblade Chronicles X will be accessible from the start.
During today's Nintendo Direct broadcast, centered entirely around the highly anticipated JRPG, it was revealed that game's entire world, which is five times larger than its predecessor, will be unlocked right away.
Nintendo was careful to note, however, certain areas of the game's sprawling map may be home to enemies that are far too strong for you to defeat, and will kill you. As such, you'll want to explore the game's vast expanse with a bit of caution. Fortunately, you won't have to go at it completely alone, as the title features questing with up to four players online.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Now Available for Pre-Order
Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC owners now have the ability to pre-order the standalone DLC Wolfenstein: The Old Blood today.
Additionally, Xbox One users can also pre-download the game and have it available to play when it unlocks at 12:01 EST on May 5, and PlayStation Plus members are eligible for a ten percent discount on its original $20 price.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone DLC experience taking place before the events of Wolfenstein: The New Order and contains eight chapters and a handful of new weapons available at hero B.J. Blazkowicz's disposal. It will be playable regardless of whether or not the user owns a copy of The New Order.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood Now Available for Pre-Order
Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC owners now have the ability to pre-order the standalone DLC Wolfenstein: The Old Blood today.
Additionally, Xbox One users can also pre-download the game and have it available to play when it unlocks at 12:01 EST on May 5, and PlayStation Plus members are eligible for a ten percent discount on its original $20 price.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood is a standalone DLC experience taking place before the events of Wolfenstein: The New Order and contains eight chapters and a handful of new weapons available at hero B.J. Blazkowicz's disposal. It will be playable regardless of whether or not the user owns a copy of The New Order.
Double XP in Lead Up to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Reveal
It's a double XP weekend for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The 100% increase in XP started this morning at 10 am PT and runs until Monday at 10 am PT. Additionally, weapon XP is also doubled for the weekend.
The event is in conjunction with the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 reveal scheduled for Sunday. Yesterday a live-action trailer for Black Ops 3 showed a bleak future where mankind has lost control of the technology it created.
Call of Duty's double XP weekend is something Activision usually does to usher in a new CoD milestone or event. In January, the Call of Duty double XP weekend for Advanced Warfare celebrated the release of the Havoc DLC.
Double XP in Lead Up to Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 Reveal
It's a double XP weekend for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. The 100% increase in XP started this morning at 10 am PT and runs until Monday at 10 am PT. Additionally, weapon XP is also doubled for the weekend.
The event is in conjunction with the Call of Duty: Black Ops 3 reveal scheduled for Sunday. Yesterday a live-action trailer for Black Ops 3 showed a bleak future where mankind has lost control of the technology it created.
Call of Duty's double XP weekend is something Activision usually does to usher in a new CoD milestone or event. In January, the Call of Duty double XP weekend for Advanced Warfare celebrated the release of the Havoc DLC.
Mad Max Is the New Shadow of Mordor
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing the new Mad Max game, Square Enix' E3 plans, and that odd new Overlord. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
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Mad Max Is the New Shadow of Mordor
Welcome back to Game Scoop!, IGN's weekly video game talk show. This week we're discussing the new Mad Max game, Square Enix' E3 plans, and that odd new Overlord. Watch the video above or download the podcast below.
Download Game Scoop! Episode 341
Subscribe in iTunes and never miss an episode.
Please to enjoy,
Daemon
Daemon is the host of Game Scoop! Follow him on Twitter for more scoops.
Apple Watch Releases Today
Apple's new smartwatch has officially been released.
Those who managed to secure a pre-order before the device completely sold out online can look forward to receiving their shiny new piece of wearable tech today. Unfortunately, those who were a bit late to the party will have to remain patient a while longer, with the wait for some models spilling all the way into June.
The watch is incredibly customizable, thanks to a wide array of different options. In fact, there's a limited edition solid gold model, which starts at $10,000 USD.
The X-Files: New HD Versions of Early Episodes Now on Netflix
The first thirteen episodes of The X-Files are now streaming in HD on Netflix ahead of the series' upcoming six-episode revival.
Currently, only those initial thirteen of Season 1's twenty-four episodes have received the HD treatment.
Get your first look at Mulder and Scully in HD below, courtesy of Bloody Disgusting.
Smash Bros. Director Discusses Today’s Problems With DLC
Super Smash Bros. director Masahiro Sakurai believes the abuse of downloadable content has become a growing problem within the industry, as more and more companies use it as an opportunity to take advantage of content-hungry gamers.
"These days, the 'DLC scam' has become quite the epidemic, charging customers extra money to complete what was essentially an unfinished product," he explained in his latest Famitsu column, as translated by Source Gaming.
However, Sakurai isn't blind to its merits. "If you were looking to make a profit, DLC would be the way to go," he continued. "Development is more costly than ever, yet the price of games has remained the same, so more income would help offset that imbalance."