Life is Strange Episode 2 Has Been Delayed
UPDATE: Dontnod Entertainment has spoken about the reported delay, assuring that Life is Strange Episode 2 is "on track." However, this does not explain whether or not the release will be slightly later than the originally-planned six-week release cycle. IGN has reached out to Square Enix for clairification.
The second episode of Dontnod Entertainment's interactive drama Life is Strange has been delayed.
Square Enix confirmed the delay with IGN, saying that "development is on track and we’re looking to release it before the end of March."
Episode 2: Out of Time was originally scheduled to release on March 13, in keeping with the studio's six-week release cycle. No specific reason was given for the episode's delay.
The 5 Best Board Games for Beginners
Board games are making a comeback, which is good news, because board games are awesome. But it can be an intimidating hobby - it can be hard to figure out where to start.
Don’t sweat it. We’re going to hook you up with five awesome games to ease you in to the ever-growing world of tabletop awesomeness. We’ll tell you a bit about them, what they’ll teach you, and give you a game to move onto once you’ve mastered the beginner game. Don’t take “beginner” to suggest these are games that a real board gamer wouldn’t play. These are all games respected and loved by even hardcore tabletop gamers. They also happen to be easy to learn and provide the building blocks to playing more complex board games.
This is How GTA 5 Will Look on PC
Rockstar has release 14 new hi-res screens for the PC version of Grand Theft Auto V, showing the refinement and subtle touches to the graphical presentation of the upcoming release.
The screens paint a variety of locations across Lo Santos, in the wilderness, through the city, on golf courses and on the waterfront. The screens show finer detail and richer textures than earlier incarnations, and creative touches that present the upcoming release's graphical standards:
The PC version of GTA V was recently delayed again, this time until April 14 for both digital and retail. Rockstar said this was a decision made to ensure the game's quality at release, and that anyone who pre-orders before March 31 will receive an extra $300,000 of in-game cash; that's on top of the existing pre-order bonus.
Part Two of TERA’s Fate of Arun Patch is Released
Gameforge and Bluehole Studio have released the second part of the Fate of Arun content patch.
This patch focuses on flight, allowing guilds to fight over flying, upgradeable and limited guild fortresses. These can be customised using guild points, and merchants can be placed in the grounds for use by heroes.
The new instance is in the sky too. Sky Cruiser Endeavor flies over Arborea and offers two difficulty modes to high level characters. Some may recognise the airship as the one that brought you to the new continent.
Bathysmal Rise - the instance added in the previous patch - has been given a hard mode, upping the difficulty but also the reward. In addition, the Channelworks makes a return, adjusted to be appropriate for the new maximum level.
Final Fantasy 15 Marks the Start of a Realistic New Chapter
Hajima Tabata isn’t your typical Square Enix game director. Where many of the mysterious figures behind the Japanese developer’s biggest hits are lofty and stoic, comfortable in their credentials, or shy and reserved, Tabata is boisterous and likeable. From cracking jokes to asking me what it is I like most about the series, he’s lighting up the room from the moment I enter, effusively putting me at ease with his enthusiasm.
Tabata personality is a stark contrast from his first major game in the series, 2011’s Final Fantasy Type-0, which is easily one of the darkest we’ve ever seen. Within minutes of the opening credits we’ve seen a wounded woman scream as she burns alive, while a Chocobo is shot at point-blank range. That such an apparently well-adjusted and cheery man could come up with such a scenario seems incongruous… at first. After a few minutes of speaking with him, however, all becomes clear. This isn’t a man who celebrates darkness; this is one who’s keenly focused on the beauty of life.
Skyforge Closed Beta Dates and Founder’s Packs Revealed
Skyforge will be holding its first closed beta testing period for one week starting March 11.
In the beta, players will have access to PvE and PvP adventures, as well as being able to check out the Orders of Aelion system and the Ascension Atlas.
You will also be able to choose from several classes, including the Lightbinder, Gunner, Berserker, Paladin, and Cryomancer.
The beta is limited access, although Founder's Packs are available from the game's website, which will give you access to all of Skyforge's testing periods. In addition you will be given extra rewards, such as unique titles, character name reservation, rare equipment, and an exclusive mount. Lastly, you will gain access to the Open Beta seven days in advance.
New MMO Crowfall Hits $800K Kickstarter Target in 4 Days
Fresh MMO Crowfall has managed to hit its Kickstarter target of $800,000 in under four days, currently sitting on $803, 969.
As a result of its wild success, developer ArtCraft has now revealed a couple of stretch goals should the funds continue to pour in. With 27 days still to go, it's likely they may need more before they're through.
Should funding pass the $1 million mark, ArtCraft plans to hire a dedicated FX artist to make the spell effects present in the game look that much better. It'll also enable the current 3D character artist, who's been moonlighting as an FX designer due to the team's small size, to refocus his attention on the game's models. This means the Centaur race, which is currently only available in male form, will get a female version too.
Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena PC MOBA Announced
Whitebox Interactive and Games Workshop's will be premièring a new MOBA PC title called Warhammer 40,000: Dark Nexus Arena during PAX East next month.
Set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Dark Nexus Arena offers players with the choice to battle it out in four-versus-four battles as Space Marines, Orks, or Tau. More Warhammer 40,000 factions will hit the game in the future, such as Sisters of Battle, Dark Eldar, Eldar, and Chaos Space Marines armies.
Players can customize their Veterans with wargear and special abilities and teams can be comprised of multiple races and classes. Tasked with collecting enemy souls and kills within Dark Eldar arena, teams win “through bloody executions which feed the soul-thirst of the evil Dark Eldar race.”
Evolve Patch 1.1 for Xbox One Now Live
Turtle Rock has just revealed that Patch 1.1 for Evolve is available now.
Patch 1.1 is said to address an issue regarding lost save game data and progress, as well an Xbox One issue with shadows and flashlights.
According to Turtle Rock the patch will also provide “
ncremental improvements to matchmaking, invites, and rejoining on Xbox One” plus changes to progression balance and a fix for a known issue where more than one class spawns, creating a five-man team.
Turtle Rock recently revealed that, just over a week after Evolve's release, players had amassed nearly six million matches in the game.
Blizzard Teases New Overwatch Hero Reveal
Blizzard is teasing a new hero for its multiplayer online battle arena Overwatch via the game’s Twitter account today.
What caused one weightlifting world champ hopeful to give up fame and glory? Find out in our March issue! pic.twitter.com/VGrAK8QjVu
— Overwatch (@PlayOverwatch) February 26, 2015
The image is a fitness magazine cover mock up featuring a male-looking silhouette along with a QR code that reads “Together we are strong” when scanned.