NoScope Gaming Glasses Third Edition: Review
In-Depth Look at the Latest Editions to the NoScope Family
Last September, NoScope offered Player Theory the opportunity to review their second generation glasses, and last month (sorry NoScope), we received a third chance to look at the new and improved versions. To make a long story short, NoScope learned important lessons from their previous release, and the new versions are markedly improved.
Like last time, there are two new styles to choose from: Read more »
Take-Two Interactive Suing the BBC over “Grand Theft Auto”
Rockstar and Take-Two Unhappy with TV Drama
The parent company behind "Grand Theft Auto," Take-Two Interactive, has filed a lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Company over the upcoming television drama based around the development of the original title Read more »
“Game of Thrones” Episode 4 Release Date Revealed
The Action Is Kicking In
Posting to Twitter, TellTale Games revealed the next episode in their "Game of Thrones" series, "Sons of Winters," will release on May 26 first for PC/Mac and PlayStation consoles, May 27 for Xbox consoles, and May 28 for mobiles devices. Read more »
“Need for Speed” Reboot Teased
More Info Coming This E3
EA released a teaser trailer for their reboot of "Need for Speed." Read more »
False Advertising Seen with “Mortal Kombat X’s” Kombat Pack
Claims Not to Be a Season Pass... But Has It Written on Xbox One Card
Thanks to Jed Whitaker from Destructoid, he spotted some false advertising for "Mortal Kombat X's" Kombat Pack. What is included for the pack is four characters, Jason Voorhees, the Predator, Tanya, and Tremor, and several skins and costumes. However, it was presented as a season pass by many distributors, including a Xbox One card just for the Kombat Pack. Read more »
“Bloodborne” Receives Expansion
Slaying More Beasts Is Always Great
Taking to Twitter President of Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios Shuhei Yoshida confirmed that there will be an expansion for "Bloodborne." Read more »
Doug Bowser Hired for Nintendo’s VP of Sales
Sadly, Not the King of the Koopas
Nintendo announced in a press release that Doug Bowser, the human- not the King of the Koopas, was hired to be the new VP of Sales for Nintendo of America. You can read the full statement released below: Read more »
“The Witcher 3” Comes With Thank You Letter
A Sweet Gesture for Supporting Their Work
As spotted by Kotaku and other people who have bought the physical copy of "The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt," CD Projekt RED gave a letter expressing their gratitude for supporting them and their game. Read more »
M. Bison Returns for “Street Fighter V”
Still Tuesday On Bison's Watch
Capcom revealed that M. Bison, the red dictator of the "Street Fighter" series, will be returning for "Street Fighter V" (as revealed by IGN). Read more »
Interplay Founder Discusses Cancelled “Mad Max” Game
Oh, It Wasn't a Lovely Day
Brian Fargo, founder of Interplay ("Fallout" and "Wasteland"), talked to Kotaku (UK), about what happened with the possible "Mad Max" game that could have been but got cancelled. Read more »
Capcom to Put Interest in Remasters
Could We See "Resident Evil 0" and More?
In a Q&A Briefing of Financial Results (May 2015), Capcom discussed their digital distribution practices, such as their mobile division and "Monster Hunter Online." They also discussed the prospect of more remasters of their games. Read more »
Opinion: Chronicling Konami’s Troubles 2015
What Is Going on at Konami?
To say that Konami is having a rough time in the video game business at the moment is a massive understatement. With reports of Hideo Kojima being fired because of “power struggles,” removal of anything Kojima related from products, and even removal of whole products, it looks like a giant mess and a complete business nightmare. I think that it is best to chronicle all the events that have transpired that have shown Konami in the limelight, starting with the report of internal problems. Read more »
Guillermo del Toro Discusses The Now-Cancelled “Silent Hills”
Was Shocked About Kojima/Konami Separating
Speaking with IGN, famed film director Guillermo del Toro discussed what could have been "Silent Hills," the project between him, Hideo Kojima, and Norman Reedus. Read more »
Sony’s E3 2015 Conference Date Revealed
Rounding Out E3's Monday
Sony announced that their E3 2015 conference will be on Monday June 15 at 6pm PT/9pm ET. This will be the last conference on Monday, as it follows Microsoft, EA, and Ubisoft's conferences in that order. Read more »
An Eye on Indie: Roll7 - “Not A Hero”
Usher in a Violent Today for a Better Tomorrow
Roll7 the team behind indie favourite “OlliOlli” alongside publisher Devolver Digital have released cover shooter “Not A Hero”. Coming onto Steam, Humble Bundle, and GOG (formerly Good Old Games). Players around the world will now get experience a world filled with guns, excitement, and an anthropomorphic rabbit from the future. Read more »
“The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt” Launch Cinematic
The Anticipation is Real.
There is still five more days until players finally have the chance to start one of the most anticipated games of 2015. Anyone that has bought it already has the opportunity to pre-load it, so as soon as the game become available next Tuesday, they can start the game. Read more »
Konami Says Main Platform Will Be Mobile
Wants to Change from Selling "Items" to Selling "Features"
In an interview with Nikkei Trendy Net (translated by NeoGAF), CEO of Konami Hideki Hayakawa stated that Konami's future will be aggressively focused in mobile gaming. Read more »
Microsoft’s 2015 E3 Conference Dated
More Reveals to Come at Gamescom
Microsoft announced when their E3 2015 conference will take place on June 15 at 9:30am PT/12:30pm ET. While they have some announcements for E3, Microsoft will have more to reveal at Gamescom in August. Read more »
Silver Mario Amiibo Release Date Revealed
Not Retailer Exclusive, But Stay On Your Toes
Nintendo has revealed the release date for the Silver Mario amiibo. You can pick it up in store on May 29, the same day the "Smash" Wave 4 amiibos release. Read more »
“Lost Dimension” Coming This July
Free DLC for the First Two Weeks
Atlus posted a tweet on the American Twitter for "Lost Dimension." The game will release on July 28 in North America for PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. Read more »
