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John 'TotalBiscuit' Bain has died at 33



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Gaming critic and industry commentator John Bain, better known as TotalBiscuit, has died at the age of 33. His death was announced last night by...Read more







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Dauntless is now in open beta






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ESA chief defends loot boxes, warns against government “over-reaction”





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Athena Asamiya Is Becoming A Virtual Youtuber. June 16, 2018 . 11:30am

During Netmarble’s The King of Fighters All Star announcement event, it was announced that Athena Asamiya, the face of the Psycho Soldiers Team and KOF’s in-universe idol, will be debuting as a Virtual Youtuber.

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Kill la Kill the Game Revealed As The Trigger x Arc System Works Project. June 16, 2018 . 8:00am

Following a teaser, Studio Trigger and Arc System Works revealed their new collaboration project as Kill la Kill the Game, a video game adaptation of the popular anime series.

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Patrick Soderlund leaves Electronic Arts
Published 19 hours ago. 15 comments.
EA's Chief Design Officer is moving on.

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Patrick Soderlund has left Electronic Arts after nearly two decades, the company announced.


Here is the full message from Electronic Arts CEO Andrew Wilson on Soderlund’s leave, which was shared with company employees earlier today:


Team,


Today we are announcing that Patrick Söderlund has made the decision to move on from EA. After nearly two decades as a pioneer for our company and industry, he will begin a new chapter later this year.
Patrick has been a trusted business partner and a great friend, and his inspiring leadership has had an outstanding impact on EA. As an integral part of the management team for many years – including as head of Worldwide Studios and, most recently, Chief Design Officer – he’s been an agent of change and transformation. From his early vision for Frostbite, which has now become a cornerstone for our technology strategy, to being a champion for Players First experiences, Patrick has always ensured we put creative at the center of everything we do. He has also been unwavering in his commitment to building our pipeline of amazing new games to come, and his fingerprints will be on the experiences that we bring to players well into the future.


We wish Patrick the very best in his next life adventure, and we thank him for his many significant contributions.


As Patrick transitions over the next three months, it’s important that we recognize how deep creativity runs through EA. It’s our core DNA, and both Patrick and I agree that we have never had a stronger set of leaders across the company. Our studios led by Laura Miele, marketing and publishing teams led by Chris Bruzzo, the technology organization led by Ken Moss and our growth teams led by Matt Bilbey, will all continue to disrupt the industry and pioneer for our players. We’re going to lean into the talent and expertise that all of our teams bring, and collectively own creative at Electronic Arts as a central element of our strategy going forward.
A few teams will move within our organization with this change. The SEED team led by Johan Andersson will join our studios group to continue driving advanced design and innovation at the leading edge of games. We’re deepening our focus on user experience, and welcoming Jason Wozencroft to our studios to lead a strong, unified UX approach for our games and services. And with new games and content playing a vital role in our networked future, the EA Originals and EA Partners teams led by Rob Letts will join our Strategic Growth group.


We’re now accelerating into a year where we are delivering some of the most impressive games our studios have ever created, with even more amazing projects in the pipeline. We’re pushing forward to offer access to more great games and content through our industry-leading subscription services. Our competitive gaming program is coming off one record-setting season and heading straight into the next with even higher aspirations. As a company, our culture of creativity and pioneering for our players is powering every step we take.


Thanks again to Patrick – he will always be a part of our EA family. And thank you all for leading us forward.


Andrew


source: Gematsu
 
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Square Enix announces NYCC 2018 lineup
Published 21 hours ago. 18 comments.

Kingdom Hearts III, The Last Remnant Remastered, and more playable.


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Square Enix has announced its lineup for New York Comic-Con 2018, which runs from October 4 to 7 at the Javits Center, which includes hands-on demos of Kingdom HEarts III, The Last Remnant Remastered, and the newly released Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Eluive Age, Life is Strange 2, and Shadow of the Tomb Raider. Tickets to play Kingdom Hearts III will be distributed at the Square Enix booth at 10:00 a.m. ET each day.

Here are the details:

Square Enix’s activities at New York Comic Con include:

Just Cause 4 Developer Showcase
Friday, October 5, 3:00 PM, Room 1A21

Join key members of the New York based development team – Avalanche Studios – as they talk exclusively about the next game in the hugely popular, multi-million selling Just Cause series.

Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in Just Cause 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.

Daily giveaways at the booth while supplies last include:

  • Just Cause 4 merchandise
  • Life is Strange 2 t-shirts
The full lineup of Square Enix games includes:

Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age

  • Platform: PlayStation 4, PC (Steam)
  • Developer: Square Enix
  • ESRB: T (Teen)
  • Available: Now
As one of the most critically adored and beloved titles of the year, Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age tells a captivating tale of a hunted hero and is the long-awaited role-playing game from series creator Yuji Horii, character designer Akira Toriyama, and composer Koichi Sugiyama. While it is the eleventh mainline entry, Dragon Quest XI is a completely standalone experience that GameSpot calls “superb” and Newsweek hails as the PlayStation 4 system’s “Best RPG of 2018.” The title features entirely new characters, a beautifully detailed world, finely tuned strategic combat, and an immersive story that will appeal to longtime fans and franchise newcomers alike.

Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD

  • Platform: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
  • Developer: Square Enix
  • ESRB: T (Teen)
  • Available: Now
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition HD is an all-new adventure that retells the beloved story of Final Fantasy XV, giving fans and newcomers alike the freedom to journey through Eos with crown prince Noctis and his brothers in arms with fully voiced key event scenes and faithfully recreated battles. All of the treasured moments from Final Fantasy XV, like driving the Regalia across breathtaking landscapes, camping, Chocobo riding and more, can be experienced in a whole new way with the game’s creatively reimagined art style and in HD resolution.

Final Fantasy Trading Card Game

  • Genre: Trading Card Game
  • Available: Now
The Final Fantasy Trading Card Game (FFTCG) is the result of a close collaboration between Hobby Japan and Square Enix. Designed by former trading card game champion Taro Kageyama, the game received high praise for its blend of strategy, luck and fast-paced gameplay making it very versatile and appealing to all kinds of audiences. The “Opus VI” series of cards was released in July.

Just Cause 4

  • Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC
  • Developer: Avalanche Studios
  • ESRB: M (Mature)
  • Available: December 4, 2018
Set in the fictional South American world of Solis, Just Cause 4 takes the incredible destruction and unique physics the series is known for to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated tornadoes and other Extreme Weather events. Rico Rodriguez returns in Just Cause 4 with his trademark parachute, wingsuit and, of course his grappling hook, now enhanced with new functionality and fully customizable, making it the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had.

Kingdom Hearts III

  • Platform: Xbox One and PlayStation 4
  • Developer: Square Enix
  • ESRB: Rating Pending
  • Available: January 29, 2019
In the upcoming action RPG, Kingdom Hearts III, players can join forces with Donald Duck and Goofy for the adventure of a lifetime traveling across worlds based on beloved films like Disney Pixar’s Toy Story, and Monsters, Inc., and Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Big Hero 6, Tangled, Frozen, Pirates of the Caribbean, and more. Attendees will be able to experience a boss battle against the Rock Titan from Walt Disney Animation Studios’ Hercules and uncover the Toy Box world from Toy Story alongside Woody and Buzz.

The Last Remnant Remastered

  • Platform: PlayStation 4
  • Developer: Square Enix
  • ESRB: M (Mature)
  • Available: December 6, 2018
Originally released in 2008, The Last Remnant captured the hearts and minds of gamers with its enthralling story, countless characters and intricate battle system. The Last Remnant Remastered features beautifully enhanced graphics enabled by Unreal Engine 4, allowing for a more immersive and captivating adventure than ever before. The Last Remnant Remastered tells the story of a world filled with “Remnants” — ancient artifacts that grant mysterious power to their wielders, changing the world’s balance and leading to an era of countless frays between those who ruled, and those who obeyed. Within this war-torn fantasy world, players will follow the journey of a young man who is determined to uncover the truth.

Life is Strange 2

  • Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4 system, Windows PC
  • Developer: DONTNOD Entertainment
  • ESRB: M (Mature)
  • Available: Now
The award winning Life is Strange series continues with an incredible new 5-episode story from original developers, Dontnod Entertainment. Experience an all-new journey into the Life is Strange universe, a diverse world of storytelling that will solidify the franchise as a source of immersive narrative adventures for years to come.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

  • Platform: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Windows PC
  • Developer: Eidos-Montréal
  • ESRB: M (Mature)
  • Available: Now
Experience Lara Croft’s defining moment as she becomes the Tomb Raider. In Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Lara must master a deadly jungle, overcome terrifying tombs, and persevere through her darkest hour. As she races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, Lara will ultimately be forged into the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.


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Kotaku report: Microsoft finalizing Obsidian Entertainment acquisition deal
Published 17 hours ago. 124 comments.

Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternity studio going first-party?

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Microsoft is finalizing a deal to acquire Fallout: New Vegas and Pillars of Eternitydeveloper Obsidian Entertainment, according to a Kotaku report citing “three people briefed on the negotiations.”

While it is uncertain if the ink is on the paper, Kotaku reports that “those close to the companies believe it is all but done.” One person with knowledge of the deal told Kotaku they heard it was “90 percent” finished. A second person said, “It’s a matter of when, not if.”

When questioned for comment, a Microsoft spokesperson said, “We do not comment on rumors or speculation.”

Similarly, an Obsidian spokesperson said, “Unfortunately, we don’t comment on rumors or speculation other than to say that the Rumors album by Fleetwood Mac still holds up.”

In late 2017, Take-Two Interacrive publishing label Private Division announced it will publish a new RPG from Obsidian Entertainment. When questioned for comment, a Private Division spokesperson said, “While it is our policy not to comment on rumors or speculation, we look forward to publishing the upcoming RPG from Obsidian Entertainment, and remain confident in the team there to deliver an outstanding game.”

Kotaku also reports that Microsoft has been looking to bolster its PC development, according to one source. If that is the case, Obsidian Entertainment, which is primarily a PC developer, would be a perfect fit.


source: Gematsu
 
Looks like they're really stepping up their acquisition efforts on the back of the reveals at last E3. Wonder who else they've got their eye on.
 

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Level-5 20th anniversary feature in October 25-due Weekly Famitsu teases potential cancelled title revival
Published 7 hours ago. 38 comments.
Magazine to also have Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio feature.

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The November 8 issue of Weekly Famitsu, which is due out on October 25, will have a feature on Level-5’s 20th anniversary, this week’s issue of the magazine teases.

The teaser text for the feature reads, “We look back [on 20 years of Level-5] with [president and CEO] Akihiro Hino in a long interview! Could that title also be making a return!?”

The wording (in Japanese, it is literally “revival”) implies that Weekly Famitsu has the scoop on a previously cancelled Level-5 title making a return. Or that Hino at least discusses the possibility of bringing back a previously cancelled title.

Level-5 has a handful of titles that never made it to release. They are True Fantasy Live Online for Xbox, Ushiro for PSP, and Layton 7 for smartphones and 3DS.

In addition to the Level-5 feature, the November 8 issue of Weekly Famitsu will have a Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio feature highlighting three titles: Project Judge, Yakuza Online, and the PlayStation 4 version of Yakuza 4.

Thanks, Ryokutya2089 and Hachima Kikou.

source: Gematsu
 


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Day of the Devs 2018 set for November 11
Published 17 hours ago. 9 comments.

Tons of indie games and Kingdom Hearts III playable.
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Double Fine Productions will host its annual Day of the Devs event on November 11 at The Midway in San Francisco, the company announced.

Admission will be free and open to all ages from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. VIP access via a forthcoming Humble Bundle will be available from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

The following games will be playable at the event:

Watch a promotional video for the event below.


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GOD OF WAR(2005) Director David Jaffe Takes Shots At UNCHARTED Series And Says AAA Games Are Dying
Well, this may not end well but God of War(2005) director David Jaffe has taken online his frustration with AAA games, taking shots at Naughty Dog's Uncharted series for its repetitive gameplay.Read more


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Square Enix trademarks Parasite Eve in Europe
Published 1 min ago. 8 comments.

Possibly something new on the way?

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Square Enix has trademarked “Parasite Eve” in Europe.

The first entry in its action RPG franchise launched for PlayStation in 1998. A sequel, Parasite Eve II, followed for the same platform in 1999. The third entry, titled The 3rd Birthday, launched for PSP in 2010. The series has not seen any activity since.

Thanks, @the_marmolade.



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BioWare Co-Founders Have Been Awarded The Order Of Canada For "Revolutionary" Contributions To Gaming
Though they departed the company in 2012, BioWare co-founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka have just received the Order of Canada, an honor that recognizes their many contributions to the video game industry.Read more


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Filed Under: "Multiplatform" Source: CBC
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Following highly publicized missteps like Mass Effect: Andromeda, it's easy to forget how many video games BioWare has released to acclaim from both fans and critics alike.

That said, there are still many that remember the publisher's many accomplishments, and to honor the company's work, the Canadian government has awarded BioWare co-founders Greg Zeschuk and Ray Muzyka with the Order of Canada.

As explained in the official press release (via Variety), the pair were given the Order of Canada - the nation's second highest honor - for their "revolutionary contributions to the video game industry."

These contributions, which spans the time between the company's beginning in 1995 to the duos' retirement from the industry in 2012, include games like Mass Effect, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, and Dragon Age.

Aside from releasing beloved titles for gamers to enjoy, BioWare is also responsible for the creation of numerous game engines, such as the Aurora Engine, which was even used by CD Projekt Red for The Witcher.


Honored to be named a Member of the Order of Canada with my friend @DoctorZee! "Edmonton @BioWare co-founders Dr. Ray Muzyka and Dr. Greg Zeschuk receive the Order of Canada | CBC News" 'Amazing honour': Edmonton BioWare founders receive Order of Canada | CBC News

— Ray Muzyka (@RayMuzyka) December 27, 2018
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The GEARS OF WAR 4 Studio Is Currently Working On An Unannounced New Xbox One Exclusive
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HALF-LIFE 2 And PORTAL 2 Writer Erik Wolpaw Has Seemingly Returned To Valve Software
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ASSASSIN'S CREED: ORIGINS Director Would Love To Make An IRON MAN Video Game In The Future
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DISNEY INFINITY 4.0: KINGDOMS Concept Video Shows Off The Cancelled Sandbox Game In-Action
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DEAD SPACE Director Reveals How One Massive Dreadful Tentacle Almost Killed The Horror Game
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Both EPN.tv Aka the electric playground and the Easy allies aka the Game trailers review crew have new studio's this year.

Here's the full show below


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Electric Playground Live! - Working with VFS, Kingdom Hearts 3 - Feb 1, 2019

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#PlayForever #ElectricPlayground #VFS Official EPN Merch is available at EPN.tv/Merch Welcome to EP Live, where we bring you the latest in everything cool! Today is the first episode from our new studio space at the Vancouver Film School cafe at 390 West Hastings St in Vancouver! Today we'll be discussing the move to the new space and how we're working with VFS, taking a look at the latest news in the Rundown, speaking to some future game jam developers, reviewing Kingdom Hearts 3, and more! Come watch the show in person! Join us at the VFS Cafe at 390 West Hastings St in Vancouver. Doors are open to all!




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Easy Allies New Studio Tour
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Published on 29 Jan 2019

Here's the full tour of our brand new studio space. Thank you to all our patrons and viewers for making this day possible.

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Mario Maker 2 and New Link's Awakening Announced! - The Rundown

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Today in the Rundown, Vic gives us his thoughts on the biggest news from today's Nintendo Direct presentation, including Super Mario Maker Maker 2 and the new Link's Awakening! We also discuss the troubling layoffs at Activision Blizzard, find out what's coming to Red Dead Online in the first big update, have new intel on the open beta for The Division 2, get some good news about the future of Mass Effect, and finally, have an early look at Frozen 2!


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