“Just Cause 3” Reveals Story Details
Game Takes Place Several Years After "Just Cause 2"
Just after the announcement of "Just Cause 3", there has been some additional information released. According to Game Informer, "Just Cause 3" will take place some years following "Just Cause 2" with an aged Rico Rodriguez. Rodriguez is equipped with a new wing suit that allows for more speed, and he is off to fight more dictatorships. Read more »
“Destiny” Going Offline For Maintenance
Prepare for the Four Hour Gap of Darkness
Bad news, Guardians! "Destiny" is going to be offline for a few hours on Thursday, Nov. 13 for approximately four hours. Read more »
“Bloodborne” Pushed to March Release
Delayed to Ensure Best Experience
Posted on PlayStation Blog, "Bloodborne" has been pushed back to a later date. The delay isn't a long one, though, as the new date is March 24, 2015. Read more »
“The Vanishing of Ethan Carter” Shows How Walking Simulators Can Be Fun
How Do You Make a Walking Simulator Interesting?
"The Vanishing of Ethan Carter" shows there is a way to create a “walking simulator” that is interactive and challenging, while revealing a gorgeous and story-driven experience. The term walking simulator was first coined on Steam, and has become a reference for all games where walking is the thing you’ll be doing for most of the game. Read more »
Codemasters Releases “Toybox Turbos” on Steam Today
Move Over "Mario Kart!"
I have exceedingly fond memories of sitting in front of my own personal 13" Magnavox Color Cathode-Ray Tube television with my Nintendo Entertainment System (N.E.S. for those in the know) playing Micro Machines. Anyone who happened to be a little kid in the late 1980's/early 1990's, should remember Micro Machines. Well, we are very excited to say that Codemasters is releasing an update to this wonderfully tiny piece of gaming nostalgia. Fitting, because they were the ones who put out the original. Read more »
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” Is Out Now
Cawthon Has a Special Suprise for Us Indeed...
Remember the demo Scott Cawthon said players could get for Nov. 11? Turns out that wasn't true. Scott posted on Steam Community that instead of a demo, players can buy "Five Nights at Freddy 2" now for $7.99. Read more »
Shulk to Be First Exclusive Amiibo
Exclusive to GameStop
The Shulk amiibo for "Super Smash Bros." is going to be exclusive to the video game retailer GameStop. On GameStop's website, Shulk will hit GameStop on Feb. 1, 2015. Read more »
“Smash 3DS” Update Version 1.0.4 Coming Soon
Balances Included, but Saved Replays Are Gone
Posted on the Nintendo Support Page, "Super Smash Bros. for 3DS" is getting an update. Version 1.0.4. will include more balancing fixes but at a slight cost of having all prior saved replays unplayable. Additionally, any player who wants to use local multiplayer needs to update to 1.0.4. Read more »
“Just Cause 3” Officially Announced
Coming to PC, PS4, and XOne
GameInformer and Avalanche Studios officially revealed today that "Just Cause 3" is in the works. The game will feature more of its off-the-wall action (literally and metaphorical) in a large, fictional Mediterranean archipelago. Read more »
TellTale Games’ “Game of Thrones” Details Revealed
Story Follows Members of House Forrester
TellTale Games has finally released some concrete information on their "Game of Thrones" series. Posted on The TellTale Blog, the game will follow the story of House Forrester during The War of Five Kings through six episodes. Read more »
Nintendo Reveals 3rd Wave of “Smash” Amiibos
There's Eleven New Figures Coming 2015
Even more amiibos are on their way for "Super Smash Bros. for Wii U." Revealed on Nintendo's Japanese Twitter, 11 new amiibos were shown. The third wave includes the figures of Lucario, Rosalina & Luma, Bowser, Toon Link, Ike, Meta Knight, King Dedede, Shulk, Sonic, and Mega Man. They'll hit Japan first on Jan. 22, 2015. Read more »
Wii U Update 5.3.0 Available Now
Includes Amiibo Settings and Stability Improvments
Recently posted on the Nintendo Support Page, there is a Nintendo Wii U update available. In this update, Amiibo settings for the figures can be found under System Settings, and stability has been given some improvements. Read more »
“Five Nights at Freddy’s 2” Demo Coming
Offers Two Nights of Pure Terror
The nightmare-inducing "Five Nights at Freddy's 2" is getting a demo. Announced on the Steam Community Page, the demo will be available on Nov. 11 and will include the first two nights. Read more »
TellTale Games’ “Game of Thrones” Has Six Episodes
First Episode Titled "Iron From Ice?"
Announced on TellTale Games' Twitter, the "Game of Thrones" video game series will have six episodic entries. The "Iron From Ice" tagline is also presented, which could mean the first episode will be tilted "Iron From Ice." Read more »
BlizzCon 2014: Early Views of “Overwatch” and “Goblins vs. Gnomes”
Demo Stations Available for Use for New Titles
As is typical of Blizzard, demo stations were available for all of the new titles announced at BlizzCon. This year, Player Theory took a look at two of the new titles: the "Hearthstone: Goblins vs. Gnomes" expansion and completely new universe "Overwatch." Let's take a look at initial thoughts about these games, keeping in mind that "Overwatch" is still in early alpha development and is likely to change drastically before release. Read more »
“Legend of Zelda” Director Discusses “Majora’s Mask 3D” Development
Didn't Want Just Another Remake
Taking to Miiverse, "The Legend of Zelda" director Eiji Aonuma discussed the development of "The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D" following "The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D." Read more »
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
I’m Going Straight To Hell, Just Like My Mama Said
“The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth” launched this week as a remake of “The Binding of Isaac,” this time with designer Edward McMillen handing the reins to indie developer Nicalis. Although there are some major changes within the game itself, it does remain (and deeply true to the original production) that “Rebirth” is a remake. Even the opening story is a word-for-word reproduction, but bear in mind that neither game is about having a commanding narrative. It is a game about having fun and being challenging for no other purpose than to play a challenging game in a day and age of constant auto-saves, do-overs, and press-X-to-win mechanics.
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BlizzCon 2014: Contests
Nov. 7 at 6 P.M. PDT
Year after year, Blizzard fans pay homage to their favorite Blizzard universe(s) with 2D/3D art, performance art, and cosplay, this year hosted by the Nerdist's, Chris Hardwick. Winners of the contests are recognized down to fourth place. The first place winner(s) receive $3,000 and, of course, the recognition of having performed at BlizzCon. Hardwick introduced the contestants with a comedy act in front of the thousands attending the show live. Read more »
Blizzard Announces “Overwatch”
New First Person Shooter
Announced at BlizzCon, Blizzard Entertainment revealed a brand new IP called "Overwatch." The style appears to take influence from "Team Fortress 2" in art design and seems to appear to have a light-hearted sense of fun. Read more »
“Hearthstone: Goblins vs. Gnomes” Announced
Expansion Coming to "Hearthstone"
At BlizzCon, Blizzard Entertainment just announced an expansion for "Hearthstone: Heroes of WarCraft," "Heartstone: Goblins and Gnomes." Read more »
