Konami and Kojima Issue Joint Statement
Metal Gear Solid creator Hideo Kojima and Konami have released a joint statement to clear up confusion surrounding reports regarding Kojima's departure from the company and the future of the popular stealth-action franchise.
In the statement, Konami reaffirms that Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is on track for release on September 1 and Kojima will remain involved up through the game's completion.
Kojima offered a few reassuring words as well, saying, "I am 100% involved and will continue working on Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain; I’m determined to make it the greatest game I’ve directed to date."
Rumor: LEGO’s Toys-to-Live Project Has a Name
LEGO Dimensions is the reported working title of a rumored toys-to-life game based on Warners' popular brick-building franchise.
A rumor popped up earlier this week in which an unnamed source told VideoGamer that a toy-centric LEGO game is in the works at Traveller's Tales, and is set for release later this year. The same outlet just received information on the game's aforementioned working title.
As one would expect, LEGO Dimensions is said to have been designed to compete with other toy-based games like Activision's Skylanders series and Disney Infinity.
Resident Evil Revelations 2 Patch Improves Frame Rate on PS4
Capcom's episodic horror game, Resident Evil Revelations 2, has received a performance boost on PlayStation 4, thanks to a new patch.
Eurogamer put the patch to the test, and discovered the frame rate stability has improved by "roughly 10-15%." Before the patch, the PlayStation 4 version's frame rate dipped to as low as 27 FPS, with 25.8% of its frames being dropped. Post-patch, its frame rate consistently stays above 30 FPS, and is now only dropping 11.7% of its frames.
Windows 10 Free Upgrade for Pirates? Not So Fast
The old adage "if it seems too good to be true, it probably is" proves itself once again as Microsoft has clarified its Windows 10 free update policy.
People running pirated versions of Windows were excited to learn that the free Windows upgrade to version 10 also applied to people not running authorized versions of the OS. But in a statement to Ars Technica, a Microsoft spokesperson clarified what the upgrade policy will be for those who are running pirated versions of its software.
Halo 5: Guardians Will Have Dedicated Multiplayer Servers
The studio head for Halo 5: Guardians, Josh Holmes, has shared some big news regarding Halo 5's multiplayer.
Holmes was answering questions in the forums of Team Beyond, a shooter fan site. User aKREEZ asked whether Halo 5 will have dedicated servers for every game, or whether it will use peer-to-peer (P2P) connections. Holmes replied:
"We only have dedicated servers for MP in Halo 5: Guardians. That's true for matchmaking AND customs. There is no P2P."
In some P2P games, the host player can sometimes feel a distinct gameplay advantage. The impact isn't always huge, but it maybe enough avoid a few extra bullets. That shouldn't be the case in Halo 5: Guardians.
Here’s When Oddworld: New ‘n’ Tasty Is Coming to Xbox One
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty, the remake of Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee, will release for Xbox One on March 27, Oddworld Inhabitants has announced.
This puzzle platforming game from developer Just Add Water is joining Microsoft's lineup of digital titles as part of the ID@Xbox self-publishing program. The game was originally supposed to release back in February, but was delayed a month for Xbox One.
You will be able to purchase Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty on the Xbox One Games Store for $19.99. Meanwhile, those in the UK with a PlayStation 4 can pick up the game free via PlayStation Plus right now.
Kick It Old School With The Crew Vintage Update
Ubisoft open-world racer The Crew was updated yesterday with three new cars for purchase and a host of free updates.
The Vintage Live Update features two classic examples of American steel, the Corvette C2 and C3, along with the much more recent Spyker C8 Aileron. In addition to the car pack, the update also includes a new PvP mode called "Blitz Brawl."
In addition to the new mode, the free part of the update also includes four new missions, six new tuning specs, wooden interiors and vintage stickers.
The car pack was made available earlier in March to season pass holders, but is now available for anyone to purchase.
The Crew's January update, called The Extreme Live Update, featured the Aston Martin V12 Zagato, 2013 SRT Viper GTS, and Abarth 500.
God of War 3 Remastered Coming to PS4
UPDATE: God of War III Remastered will be hitting PS4 on July 14, according to Sony.
Sony has announced God of War III Remastered is coming to PlayStation 4 soon.
The updated version of the game will feature 1080p graphics and other additions, all done to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the franchise.
Originally released way back in 2010 on PS3, IGN's review of God of War 3 gave the title a 9.3, finding it to be an amazing offering that refines everything good about the series topped off with a pretty face.
The Real Problem With DC’s Batgirl/Joker Cover
Batgirl has seen no shortage of controversy since DC first announced the New 52 four years ago, whether it was the uproar over the decision to put Barbara Gordon back in the costume, complaints about the book's overly dark tone, complaints about the book's overly light tone, or even the accusations of transphobia lobbied at the recent Batgirl #37. And with the latest controversy erupting over a Killing Joke-inspired variant cover, it seems like Babs just can't catch a break. However, at the end of the day, DC was right to pull that cover. It's neither the image Batgirl needs nor deserves right now.
Why Music Is a Major Part of Everybody’s Gone to the Rapture
Everybody's Gone to the Rapture is trying promote the important of story and character within a game, and one of the ways in which it's hoping to achieve this ambition is recognising the power of music as a narrative tool.
I recently visited the game's Brighton-based developer, The Chinese Room, and spoke with studio head and composer Jessica Curry about her inspirations, her goals, and how music in video games is unique and rewarding challenge. You can find out more from Jessica in the video above, where we join her in her studio to discuss Everybody's Gone to the Rapture's beautiful and haunting score.
If you're intrigued and want to know more about this experimental, intriguing game set in the beautiful post-apocalyptic English countryside, read our in-depth interview with Curry and the game's creative director Dan Pinchbeck where they outline their vision for Everybody's Gone to the Rapture and I got to play the game for around 20 minutes.