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tag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:blogdestructoidhttp://bulk2.destructoid.com/ele2/images/destructoid/favicon.ico2016-07-26T11:30:00Zhttp://creativecommons.org/images/public/somerights20.gifSubscribe with My Yahoo!Subscribe with NewsGatorSubscribe with My AOLSubscribe with BloglinesSubscribe with NetvibesSubscribe with GoogleSubscribe with PageflakesSubscribe with PlusmoSubscribe with The Free DictionarySubscribe with Bitty BrowserSubscribe with Live.comSubscribe with Excite MIXSubscribe with WebwagSubscribe with Podcast ReadySubscribe with WikioSubscribe with Daily Rotationtag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377120Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNew Level-5 trademarks include 'Lady Layton,' two more Yo-kai Watch games2016-07-26T11:30:00Z2016-07-26T11:30:00Z
Level-5 is on a roll, and it doesn't seem to be stopping anytime soon. They've filed a ton of new trademarks in Europe, including Lady Layton, Inazuma Eleven Ares, Megaton Musashi, Otme Hero, Yo-kai Daijiten, and Yo-kai Watch: Geraporhythm.

Geraporhyhtm is probably a rhythm game based off of the nomenclature of the main theme song, and Daijiten could be a compendium or informational app of sorts. We also know that the publisher is going to for sure announce a new Layton and Inazuma tomorrow at their "Vision" event.

That leaves Otme Hero and Megaton Musashi. Sadly, I don't think the latter is going to be a Brave Fencer joint.

Level-5 [EUIPO via NeoGAF]

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I don't know who doesn't have Spelunky by now, but if for some reason you never picked it up, it'll be arriving on the Games with Gold platform next month from August 1-15. After that period, you have the rest of the month to pick up Beyond Good & Evil HD, which has probably been mentioned in your gaming circles at least once. Both of these are technically 360 games, but because of the efforts of Xbox One backward compatibility, they'll work on current gen as well.

As for the other two Xbox One offerings, you'll have Warriors Orichi 3 Ultimate up first, then WWE 2K16 -- the latter is a pretty good get given that it just came out last year.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/august-is-a-pretty-badass-month-for-xbox-games-with-gold-377111.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377127CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+AndriessenI'm ready to dump Hearthstone for a Compile Heart collectible card game2016-07-26T10:30:00Z2016-07-26T10:30:00Z
We still have another day or so in that Compile Heart teaser site countdown, but it looks like Dengeki PlayStation has already spilled the beans. According to Gematsu, the game set to be revealed this week is NepuNepu Connect: Chaos Champions, a free-to-play card battle game for the PlayStation Vita. Yes, it will have microtransactions. Why do you ask?

NepuNepu Connect stars a new character named Yuriina, who sets off to find gold fragments to save her world from the threat of chaos energy. The game will feature more than 100 Compile Heart characters. An official trailer is expected this Thursday.

NepuNepu Connect: Chaos Champions is a free-to-play card battle game for PS Vita [Gematsu]

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After the great Xbox Live Gamertag purge earlier this year, Microsoft is revamping its terms of service so you can't just sit on coveted handles.

As of recently, the service agreement has been updated to note that if you don't log into a Gamertag "at least once" every five years, it will be released. The publisher notes that you still have access to your purchases and your entire account as normal, you just won't have the tag.

It's recommended that you log into any unused or old accounts now, so that you're good for another five years. I'll try to remind you before then!

Summary of Changes [Microsoft]

 http://www.destructoid.com/if-you-don-t-sign-into-xbox-live-every-five-years-you-lose-your-gamertag-377124.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376830CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+AndriessenReview: Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force2016-07-26T08:40:00Z2016-07-26T08:40:00Z
If there is one complaint of the current generation of gaming I wholeheartedly agree with, it's the sheer number of "HD" remakes being shoved out because native backwards compatibility is absent on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. While Microsoft has gone out of its way to update its system to support last-generation games, there doesn't seem to be a similar solution for Sony fans. Instead, publishers will be more than happy to continue shoveling out remakes.

Now, most of these re-releases are for games that are four to five years old. Fairy Fencer F: Advent Dark Force is coming out less than two years after its PS3 debut. That tiny turnaround didn't lead to a game that looks any better than its last-gen release, but depending on your view of the original game, Compile Heart might have managed to greatly improve every other facet.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-fairy-fencer-f-advent-dark-force-376830.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377122Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNintendo's NX allegedly has detachable controllers, is a portable console2016-07-26T08:00:00Z2016-07-26T08:00:00Z
Chalk this up as another rumor on top of the pile of other NX rumors, but this one seems to have credence from Eurogamer, who generally has some top-notch sources.

The outlet is reporting that the NX will be a "high-powered handheld console with its own display," and that the screen is "bookended by two controller sections on either side, which can be attached or detached." Breaking it down, this allows it to be connected to a TV by way of a docking station of sorts, and taken out at will to work to be used on the go.

This is basically what people have been hinting at for months now -- that it would work similarly to the Wii U GamePad, but would be capable of displaying higher quality visuals and could be taken more than a few feet away from the streaming source. Another big tidbit?

It'll apparently use cartridges, which Nintendo is recommending at roughly 32GB in size -- a digital-only system was considered, but ultimately rejected. Sources also say the NX will use a new proprietary Nintendo OS, and not Android as previously rumored, and that it will be unveiled in September. They also have a breakdown of the processor, which seems...underwhelming from a third-party perspective (though great for Nintendo).

I can see the skit now -- Reggie complains about not being able to play the same games on the go and at home (possibly fumbling with cloud services to transfer his save), and Miyamoto appears to tell him "yes, there is a better way." The console itself is still due in less than a year (in March 2017), and we know so little about it. Here's hoping the reveal event is a big one.

Nintendo NX is a portable console with detachable controllers [Eurogamer]

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Well, nuts.

Koei Tecmo has just announced by way of their Twitter account that Berserk Musou, which was originally set for a soon-ish September 21 release date in Japan, is now on for October 27. Generic "quality" concerns are given as the reason for the delay, which is fine by me if there were indeed issues with it.

Although it is confirmed for the west on PC, PS4, and Vita, there isn't a set release date yet outside of the "fall" window. At this point the finale of the first season of the new anime should align with the arrival of the game in Japan -- so it's been a really nice year for Berserk fans.

Koei Tecmo [Twitter]

 http://www.destructoid.com/berserk-warriors-delayed-in-japan-377116.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377086Niero Gonzalezhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Niero+GonzalezWii had a problem, and now it's Vive's turn2016-07-26T01:35:00Z2016-07-26T01:35:00Z
If you've got the room for what I consider "real VR" (not this sitting and holding an Xbox controller bullshit, that's a 3-D movie, brah) then you must configure what is called a "Chaperone" - a drawing of your play space. On the initial setup, SteamVR asks you to walk around the room with a your Vive controller and trace a safe perimeter. These invisible walls then become visible when you get too near them in any game. In theory, this is brilliant. In practice, things are getting smashed daily regardless. It doesn't account for stupidity. Let's explore if that's a Vive problem or a player problem.

Many say it's hard to avoid. Some games like Unseen Diplomacy demand large a fixed-size minimum play space to function, and that's causing some painful threads to pop up on social media. Most of us have gaming rooms with knickknacks and crap piled everywhere, but the temptation to trace your walls to the edge to get a game working is absolutely irresistible. It is the difference between winning and making a ding on the wall. To be fair, there are also equally vocal people about how "tough" the Vive controllers are when smashed. The fact that we have to have this conversation, regardless of how tough or not, is exactly my point.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/wii-had-a-problem-and-now-it-s-vive-s-turn-377086.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377055Niero Gonzalezhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Niero+GonzalezCatching up with Gamertag Radio: Documentary, Interview2016-07-25T21:30:00Z2016-07-25T21:30:00Z
Are you in the mood to hear two dinosaurs talk Game Industry shop?

Gamertag Radio started out one year before Destructoid, and their focus on community certainly inspired and influenced my own work as a publisher. Back when I was based in Miami we used to host parties together; it was great times. Godfree and the whole GTR crew continues to do very well for themselves: they're syndicated on CBS's podcast network, he was inducted into the Podcaster Academy Hall of Fame (Stitcher) and they're one of the podcasters featured in a film called The Messengers, now raising on IndieGoGo. It's a cool project: get involved here.

Last Friday, we recorded this episode together. On the show we also talked a lot about Destructoid and what it is exactly that behind-the-scenes Papa Niero does these days. If you're interested in hearing about the repeated hits to the head I've endured to keep this website going then take a listen at about the twelve minute mark. We touch on everything from industry drama to the ad business I'm forced to participate in as a web site owner. In the interview I said pageviews are don't really matter anymore and that's puzzling a few people, so if you'd like a deep dive into why that's happening here's an excellent piece about it on MediaPost, which also touches on bigger problems site owners are facing. In this ecosystem I'm considered a "publisher", and our challenges have never been greater.

Also, I just can't stop talking about VR. Surely you've seen some games, but have you guys seen someone stack all of the unofficial VR mods for GTA by the way? It's so realistic that I almost feel uncomfortable watching it. Bonus: here's how. If you don't have a VR headset but have a fast smartphone here's how to emulate the Vive.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/catching-up-with-gamertag-radio-documentary-interview-377055.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=377017Dealzonhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/DealzonAlien: Isolation hits a new low plus other deals in the Bundle Stars Sega Sale2016-07-25T18:30:00Z2016-07-25T18:30:00Z
Lately, Bundle Stars has been all about Sega titles. This amped up over the weekend as we saw Total War titles on sale with nearly Steam Summer Sale-like prices, but early this week Bundle Stars has turned the notch up a bit with its best offer in the sale to date: Alien: Isolation for $7.99.

This drop on Isolation is the best price to date from an authorized retailer. During the Steam sale, we saw it fall to $12.49, which is a good price, but for the same price at Bundle Stars, you'll net Alien: Isolation Collection (base + all DLC). The discount is valid through Thursday, July 28.

Top SEGA Deals

Alien: Isolation Collection — $12.49 (list price $50)

Alien: Isolation (Steam) — $7.99 (list price $40)

Alien Isolation: Season Pass (Steam) — $4.99 (list price $20)

Sega Genesis Classics Pick & Mix Build Your Own Bundle

More Discount SEGA Games

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II Grand Master Collection — $19.99 (list price $80)

Warhammer 40K: Space Marine — $7.49 (list price $30)

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II Retribution (Steam) — $7.49 (list price $30)

Dreamcast Collection — $5.24 (list price $21)

Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War II (Steam) — $4.99 (list price $20)

Castle of Illusion (Steam) — $3.74 (list price $15)

Aliens: Colonial Marines (Steam) — $3.74 (list price $15)

Aliens vs. Predator (Steam) — $3.74 (list price $15)

Another hot offer at Bundle Stars is the Sega Genesis Pick & Mix listed above. In this sale, you have 45 classic Genesis titles to choose from, where you can buy five Steam keys for $1.99, ten for $3.49, or twenty for $4.99.

It's a solid bargain when you consider the first option on the list of games at Bundle Stars is Sonic the Hedgehog. If you were to buy that game on Steam right now for list price, you'd pay $4.99, while this gets you 20 keys for the same price.

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Look, doing whatever it takes to be the very best doesn't come without sacrificing comfort sometimes. If there's a Blastoise in the water, you damn well better get in the water. Otherwise, you're just another jabroni with too many Zubats.

A good number of Jacksonville locals showed their commitment to Pokémon training by wading into the Atlantic Ocean. Riding a Lapras probably would've kept them dry, but whatever. Convenience is an expendable secondary goal here.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/when-you-see-a-blastoise-everyone-gets-in-the-water-377012.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376929Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterOh hey, the original Darksiders is coming to current-gen consoles too2016-07-25T17:00:00Z2016-07-25T17:00:00Z
Whenever I incite the debate of which Darksiders is a better game, it usually gets pretty heated, and seems split down the middle. But even though I do prefer the sequel, the first one is still a welcome return to old school Zelda adventure sensbilities, and is still worth playing at some point.

Thankfully more folks will get the chance to do so, as Nordic Games has confirmed that the original Darksiders is hitting current-gen consoles (PS4, Xbox One, and even Wii U). It's on target for the "last quarter" of 2016 and will be priced at $20.

The developer isn't opening up just yet as to whether or not it will include any additional bonuses (my guess is no).

Darksiders is Coming to Wii U [Nintendo Life]

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Long gone are the days of Microsoft's $500 console. The machine that was revealed in May of 2013 has undergone several price cuts, some temporary and some permanent. The frequent discounts feel like an implicit admission that half a thousand dollars was just too much to charge.

Starting yesterday, the Xbox One got another promotional price. New units with 500GB hard drive are down to $249. This includes bundles like the one where you name your game and the Quantum Break package that has a white console. Doesn't matter which one -- if it comes with a 500GB Xbox One, it's $249.

This is obviously one last desperation move to clear out old inventory at all retailers before the Xbox One S 2TB model debuts on August 2 (other models roll out "later this year). The Xbox One S with a 500GB hard drive runs $299 and doesn't include any games. Potential buyers in that price range have to weigh the pros and cons of paying $50 more for a newer and smaller machine but not getting any software with it.

Summer Sale: Xbox One Is Now $249 [Xbox Wire]

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Summer rages on and the PlayStation Plus membership is on sale again for $38.99. These are always popular when discounted given their utility, so to speak.

Your free PlayStation Plus games this month on PS4 are Furi, Saints Row: Gat out of Hell, and early access to the Paragon beta. Well, if you thought any of these were must-haves, or you just need to renew your membership, now is not a bad time given the 22% discount on the 12-month cards.

This deal is part of a limited-time offer from eBay Deals via RushHourWholesaler. It went live at 10:00am Pacific and at the time of writing has sold 872 units. That's pretty impressive and means the offer is likely to sell out soon. Word from eBay is that there are 3,000 cards available at this price.

Is a PS Plus card worth it at this price? Everyone is different, but there is definitely some credence to the notion a PS Plus membership pays for itself. If you honestly are going to play all the games this month to their fullest extent, Furi carries a $25 list price while Saints Row: Gat out of Hell is listed at $15 -- adding up to a "$40" list price value.

If the current batch of PS Plus deals isn't appealing, buy this card now and activate your membership when the need arises. No expiration date is associated with these cards and you can stack subscription length as you see fit.

 http://www.destructoid.com/get-a-playstation-plus-12-month-card-for-only-38-99-377008.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376916Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterHeroes of the Storm developers talk hero balance and map design2016-07-25T16:00:00Z2016-07-25T16:00:00Z
As you may have seen, Auriel is set to debut in Heroes of the Storm in the near future, and she looks like one interesting, and technical addition. So that got me thinking -- how does the team approach balancing, should she turn into a massive force to be reckoned with at release?

We've seen some questionable decisions in the past that have both overbuffed and overnerfed some fan favorites, but I got a chance to chat with Matthew Cooper, Senior Game Designer at Blizzard Entertainment, to get little more insight on the process.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/heroes-of-the-storm-developers-talk-hero-balance-and-map-design-376916.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376992Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreThose Dead Rising remasters look less blurry2016-07-25T15:30:00Z2016-07-25T15:30:00Z
Listings for the three recently-announced Dead Rising remasters have appeared on the Xbox Store, and on top of including the first round of rather compressed screenshots (DR1 is noticeably more crisp than the Xbox 360 original), they mention which studios are working on the ports for Capcom.

QLOC, the company behind DmC Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition and Devil May Cry HD Collection, is handling Dead Rising for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Meanwhile, Mercenary Technology, which worked on God of War III Remastered and Dead Rising 2 for PC, is porting Dead Rising 2 and the Frank West-starring sequel Off the Record to PS4 and Xbox One.

For more screenshots, follow the links below. I wasn't expecting a dramatic rework of the character models, textures, or lighting, so these all look adequate to me. I mostly want a chance to play the series again on modern consoles with a decent frame rate. That shouldn't be too much to ask for.

It's also worth mentioning that, earlier today, these Xbox listings showed a September 13 release date which has since been removed. If you happened to catch that, I wouldn't mark your calendar just yet.

Officially, the date and pricing are still TBA for the individual games and the triple-pack bundle.

Dead Rising, Dead Rising 2, Dead Rising 2: Off the Record [Xbox Store via lifelower]

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/those-dead-rising-remasters-look-less-blurry-376992.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376931Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterSonic's appearance in LEGO Dimensions still looks weird2016-07-25T15:00:00Z2016-07-25T15:00:00Z
"This fall," Sonic will make his way into LEGO Dimensions, and we thankfully won't need to buy a whole new game to experience him -- just the Sonic LEGO set. And during its 25th anniversary Sonic event last weekend they showed some more gameplay, alongside of their announcement of two new standalone games, and it doesn't appear to be awful?

The vehicle bits look clunky and cheesy, but I dig the platforming sections, especially the parts where he's roaming around the Candy Kingdom from Adventure Time, or dicking around in the Dr. Who universe. Riding around on a Portal sentry turret is a little too much of a cross-branding overload though.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/sonic-s-appearance-in-lego-dimensions-still-looks-weird-376931.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376983Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreMedieval mouse adventure Ghost of a Tale hits Steam Early Access2016-07-25T14:30:00Z2016-07-25T14:30:00Z

Ghost of a Tale has looked captivating for quite some time, and although it still isn't done yet, the gorgeous stealth-centric action-RPG is now playable through Steam Early Access. It's getting there.

"While the game's core mechanics are about 85-90% there (including player character, NPC interaction/dialogue system, enemy behaviour etc.) we reckon that this pre-release represents the first 25-30% of the full game (in terms of quests to be completed and locations to be explored)," says developer SeithCG. "So please keep in mind this pre-release ends in the middle of the action!"

Besides being a chance for players to share feedback, this unfinished release is of course financially driven. Ghost of a Tale had a successful (albeit relatively tiny) crowdfunding campaign, but that was back in 2013. According to Seith, "Early Access will allow us to complete the game (including localization) to our same high-quality standard while still remaining fully independent."

That trailer up there is old, but it should give you an idea of the tone they're going for. I suspect we'll see playthroughs of the current build on YouTube by the end of the day.

Ghost of a Tale [Steam Early Access]

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While No Man's Sky is technically being sold as a "single-player" experience, if you've been following the space exploration game these past few years, you know that it will have online interaction.

At a minimum, you'll be able to name alien planets and species you discover before anyone else, and with luck -- lots and lots of luck, given the game's immense scope -- you might eventually bump into another player. Like much of No Man's Sky, though, the particulars aren't well-known yet and probably won't be until we can collectively dig in and build up a knowledge base.

With all of that in mind, it makes sense that Sony won't require a PlayStation Plus membership for online play. That confirmation comes by way of Game Informer, who was told by a rep that "you will need to be connected to the internet for your discoveries to register with the universal atlas."

To be clear, the game does support offline play -- you'll just miss out on the shared-universe discoveries and potential for multiplayer shenanigans.

No Man's Sky Will Not Require PlayStation Plus [Game Informer]

 http://www.destructoid.com/you-won-t-need-playstation-plus-for-no-man-s-sky-376974.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376802Patrick Hancockhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Patrick+HancockReview: Quadrilateral Cowboy2016-07-25T13:00:00Z2016-07-25T13:00:00Z
Well, it's finally here.

After playing through the brief-yet-amazing Gravity Bone and Thirty Flights of Loving, the third game has arrived. Don't be fooled, though -- Quadrilateral Cowboy stands alone in what it accomplishes. Not only does it stand alone from the other two games, but it stands alone from pretty much anything else in the industry.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-quadrilateral-cowboy-376802.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376933Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterNo Obsidian is still a bummer, but South Park: The Fractured But Whole looks great2016-07-25T12:30:00Z2016-07-25T12:30:00Z
I was sad to hear at its E3 announcement last year that Obsidian, who developed the original South Park RPG, was not returning for Fractured But Whole (it's actually Ubisoft San Francisco and South Park Digital Studios handling the sequel) -- but it looks like the teams have built upon the already sturdy foundation well enough.

This new behind-the-scenes featurette gives me a lot of hope, given how much Trey Parker and Matt Stone are seemingly involved and just about every facet of the project. If you're a South Park fan in general it's worth watching (as it touches on the well-known but always interesting concept of turning around an entire episode in six days), but it also provides a few reminders for the sequel -- like that it'll take place a day after the first game.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/no-obsidian-is-still-a-bummer-but-south-park-the-fractured-but-whole-looks-great-376933.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=375883Brett Makedonskihttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Brett+MakedonskiReview: Ghostbusters2016-07-25T12:00:00Z2016-07-25T12:00:00Z
For the past week, I've been playing Ghostbusters for one hour each day. I'm technically capable of spending more time with it, but I'm not that strong-willed. After my one hour, I treat myself for my commitment to this job. One day I got ice cream. Another time I played a better game. Once, I just went to bed. Really, anything is a reward after an hour with Ghostbusters.

This Ghostbusters title is a lot like going to the gym and running on the treadmill. Beforehand, there's a voice in your head that says "Here's a better idea: Let's just not do it!" During, it's unpleasant, tedious, and you don't eventually end up getting anywhere. The analog falls apart when you consider the aftermath. At least there's a sense of accomplishment after running on a treadmill; investing time in Ghostbusters is nothing more than an unfulfilling waste.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-ghostbusters-375883.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376927Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterEven a short movie of the Kojima Productions logo is enough to get me excited2016-07-25T11:30:00Z2016-07-25T11:30:00Z
It's crazy how quickly Hideo Kojima got back on his feet after being utterly destroyed, both professionally and mentally, but Konami. But he did it, and hot damn Kojima Production is already doing some amazing things.

Over the weekend they gave us a short 30 second trailer that basically just encompasses their mascot, Ludens, which features the character walking across the surface of some unknown planet, planting a flag into the ground -- behind him, a whale breaches and then digitizes into the air.

With all the hype generated so far from his reputation and the high install base of the PS4, it would be really tough to fail at this point.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/even-a-short-movie-of-the-kojima-productions-logo-is-enough-to-get-me-excited-376927.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376509Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterHeroes of the Storm's Auriel looks to be the most technical support yet2016-07-25T10:30:00Z2016-07-25T10:30:00Z
I had a chance to sit with Blizzard and chat about Heroes of the Storm's upcoming Auriel, and she seems to be in really good hands.

Although Medivh is a specialist that has undertones of a support, a true healer hasn't been added since October (Morales) -- so you could say it's been a while. It remains to be seen if she can solo heal competitively, but for now, her kit looks really fun to play.

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A little over three months ago, Blizzard transplanted Overwatch's Tracer into Heroes of the Storm. Although she came in with an astronomical winrate that was one of the highest in the history of the game she's been balanced since then, and is now hovering at a respectable 50% rating.

While there were many players who were annoyed by her tactics, some would say that she served her purpose quite well, and brought in a completely new playstyle that helped make the game that much fresher.

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Opening up cross-platform play was such a huge and funny move by Microsoft. After years of turning it down and being the market leader during the 360 era, they've now put the decision in Sony's charge. If Sony somehow decides it wants to give an extra advantage to their competitor, that they're currently crushing in hardware sales, it can happen. Until then -- we all lose.

CD Projekt Red has a dog in this hut too. Speaking to IGN, they're actively "hoping" that Rocket League developer Psyonix paves the way for this feature so that when Gwent launches later this year, it can happen (it's already confirmed for PC and Xbox One). Psyonix has previously stated that they'll be able to connect PS4 and Xbox One/PC players "in less than a business day" -- they only need to say the word.

The pressure is on Sony and rightfully so. This would be a huge move forward for the console market, and I hope that this happens, somehow or someway.

Witcher Dev 'Would Love' PS4-Xbox One Cross-Network Play [IGN]

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We've seen still screens, we've seen Japanese footage, now here's the English trailer for Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV, the film that is officially kicking off the XV subfranchise.

Yep, Kingsglaive is still set for a digital release on August 30, a full month before the game is out on September 30, and it will be shown in "select theaters" in the US on August 19 before it gets a full home video release on October 4 (staggered content -- it's the future!). At the very least it looks entertaining, and the English cast fits well enough.

After all this time I hope this series delivers. So far, so good -- the film is doing well in Japanese theaters.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-attempts-to-sell-you-one-last-time-on-kingsglaive-final-fantasy-xv-376920.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376922Myles Coxhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Myles+CoxVideo Review: Headlander2016-07-25T08:15:00Z2016-07-25T08:15:00Z

Hold on to your Heads™, folks, because here's another Destructoid Original Video Review™ to pump into your Eyeballs and Ears™! Mike's review of Headlander has been transformed alchemy-like into video so you can give your tired and weary Scrolling Finger™ a well-deserved rest!

We're actively trying to make our video content better for you, so if you have any feedback or suggestions please let me know in that comments section right over yonder. I love you.

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Headlander knows what it is but doesn't know what it wants to be. The tutorial gives you a singular impression -- this game is a puzzler with light action elements, à la The Fall (a comparison I was unable to shake, even as Headlander's heavy '70s aesthetic continued to press down on me). Although that core loop never truly wavers, the game constantly tries to ditch the promise it made in the first handful of minutes.

As a result, its diversions feel less like variety and more like an identity crisis played out across six hours of intermittent frustration. When it has the space to breathe, it's a fine (if slight) action-adventure title. But such moments become rarer and rarer as the game goes on. Eventually, that breathing slipped into hyperventilation and Headlander lost me completely.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-headlander-376392.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376827Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerPokemon GO team leaders officially revealed2016-07-24T18:45:00Z2016-07-24T18:45:00Z
[Update: Apparently team changing is not allowed at this time per the official FAQ.]

The official Pokémon GO Twitter revealed the identities of the team leaders, and boy am I happy I chose correctly with Team Valor who has a strong black woman named Candela as its leader.

Meanwhile, Team Mystic has the androgynous Blanche, and the losers on Team Instinct have Spark who might as well be the Tails of the series since clearly Mystic is Sonic and Valor is Knuckles. As we all know Kuckles is the best, just like Valor.

If you picked the wrong team (read: Instinct), don't fret. You can supposedly switch teams by making a request here, and you too can be woke. sorry, you're stuck with it.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/pokemon-go-team-leaders-officially-revealed-376827.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376749Nic Rowenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Nic+RowenReview: Hawken2016-07-24T15:00:00Z2016-07-24T15:00:00Z
Hawken is a game I keep checking back in on. When it originally released back in 2012, it seemed ahead of its time, a free-to-play shooter with AAA production values featuring mech combat. For someone who is both cheap and a mech fan, it was a done deal.

All too soon though, cracks began to show. Hawken spent a protracted period of time in a nebulous beta state (with a functioning in-game shop) and was re-tooled several times with sweeping patches that changed just about every element of the game. Eventually it was re-released on Steam in "Early Access" and then seemingly abandoned by the original developer, Adhesion Games. To the delight of the game's faithful fans, it was then picked up by Reloaded Games, but the honeymoon soon ended after another lengthy period of inactivity and few updates.

I've jumped back into the game during each major change to check on the state of things. Now, with a console release brought to us by 505 Games, is it finally time for Hawken to shine? Or will this just be another heart-breaker in its long and sordid development history? Well, you know what they say: "Fool me once..."

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-hawken-376749.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376792Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesThe final Sup Holmes goes live at 2:30pm EST with Hamza 'CTZ' Aziz2016-07-24T13:30:00Z2016-07-24T13:30:00Z

It's the last episode of Sup Holmes everybody! We've still got plenty of reruns from the last few months of the show to post on YouTube, Libsyn and iTunes, but when it comes to new live episodes of the show, this is the end of the road. For those of you who have ever taken the time out to check out Sup Holmes, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. The show has been a passion project from day one, for both our guests and for me (the host), and the fact that we've been able to share that passion with our viewers and listeners nearly every week for over four years has been nothing short of a blessing.

Sup Holmes started back in 2012 after someone (maybe me?) proposed that Dtoid start selling a shirt that said "Sup, Holmes?" on it. This was before Twitch blew up to the size that it's grown to today, and Pewdiepie was still still a relative unknown, so no one knew if this "live streams about video games" thing was really going take off. Hamza 'CTZ' Aziz (former CEO and Community Manager of Destructoid) had a lot of fun with them though. The charity live stream we helped run for Super Meat Boy back in 2010 had raised over $2000, which seemed like a huge amount of money for something as obscure as a "video game live stream", which gave us some optimism about doing a stream for game developers as well.

More than anything though, Hamza thought we needed a show on Destructoid with the name "Sup, Holmes?" if we were ever going to have t-shirt that said "Sup, Holmes?" on it, so this show was born. Of course, we never actually ended up making the t-shirt, but we did end up talking to 200+ different game developers (including Mariel Cartwright, Jonathan Blow, Erin Robinson, Edmund McMillen, Natalia Figueroa, Shawn Alexander Allen and so many more).

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/the-final-sup-holmes-goes-live-at-2-30pm-est-with-hamza-ctz-aziz-376792.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376699Darren Nakamurahttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Darren+NakamuraReview: Epistory - Typing Chronicles2016-07-24T13:00:00Z2016-07-24T13:00:00Z
It's not often a game forces the player to learn a new control scheme. The dual-stick setup of most modern controllers and the WASD keyboard layout are established as as a standard at this point, so a game needs a very good reason to stray from that.

Epistory has just such a reason, related to its subtitle Typing Chronicles. Don't let the idea of a typing game keep you from this beautiful, challenging, ingenious experience.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/review-epistory-typing-chronicles-376699.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376742CJ Andriessenhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/CJ+AndriessenIs Compile Heart about to announce a crossover project?2016-07-24T12:00:00Z2016-07-24T12:00:00Z
For the past few days, a Compile Heart teaser site has been counting down to something. On the first day, there was just ominous artwork with the words "7 days to go" in English and the phrase "The gate to the world of chaos will open" written in Japanese. The next day, there was a silhouette of Neptune from the Hyperdimension Neptunia franchise and it seemed like the studio was ready to announce a new game in that series. On Saturday, this was the image that greeted visitors:

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/is-compile-heart-about-to-announce-a-crossover-project--376742.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376785Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesOld Man's Journey is more attractive than 99% of young men's video games2016-07-24T11:00:00Z2016-07-24T11:00:00Z

It wasn't long ago that Sup Holmes featured Felix Bohatsch from Broken Rules discussing his work on And Yet It Moves, some fun video games about birds, and the upcoming title Old Man's Journey. Strangely enough, Sup Holmes is coming to an end today at 2:30pm EST (with final guest Hamza 'CTZ' Aziz) in part because I have become and old man, just as Felix and his team have started their campaign to promote a game about becoming an old man. It's a regular fun-filled Oldman-a-palooza on Destructoid today, huh kids?

I'm glad we managed to get an episode in with Felix to talk about the game before the show came to a close, because Old Man's Journey is a beautiful game that deserves recognition. It was recently announced to be one of the PAX 10, so if you're attending the event, you'll be able to check it out there. While old men aren't exactly the most marketable protagonists in games today, the same once said of naked crying babies, and yet the The Binding of Isaac went on to move millions of copies anyway so who knows?

 http://www.destructoid.com/old-man-s-journey-is-more-attractive-than-99-of-young-men-s-video-games-376785.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376779Jonathan Holmeshttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jonathan+HolmesI feel personally responsible for Callie's loss in the final Splatfest2016-07-24T10:00:00Z2016-07-24T10:00:00Z
This last Splatfest was about as close as they come, with Team Marie winning the popular vote with 54 percent and games won with a mere 51 percent of the total victories, adding up to a final score of 340 for Callie and 360 for Marie. While I did manage to get a vote in for Team Callie earlier in the month, I did not participate in any of this Splatfest's actual games. I tried last night but my internet inked the bed, so I gave up. I may have been doing my team a favor too, as I haven't had time to bone up on my Splatoon skills for more than a few minutes a month since my son was born last August.

Still, I think all of us on Team Callie can hang our heads in shame today, as it is 100 percent our fault that our chosen Squid Sister landed on all ends of the loss column. On top of all that, it looks like Team Callie also failed to win the popularity contest among Destructoid readers as well. We failed, guys. We failed. We're the real problem with this country.

The good news is, Callie herself doesn't seem too broken up over her loss. Instead of lamenting the failure of her team, she instead used her post-loss commentary time to chirp a cheerful proclamation of "SQUID SISTERS FOREVER" before congratulating Marie on her win, to which Marie could only thank Callie for being her best friend. So even though Callie may have lost the game, she's once again proven that she's a winner in all the ways that really count. I can't wait to see what she's got in store for us in the inevitable NX entry of the budding Splatoon series.

[Art credit: 3DROD]

 http://www.destructoid.com/i-feel-personally-responsible-for-callie-s-loss-in-the-final-splatfest-376779.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=375412Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorPokemon Go now available across most of Europe (Update: Including France)2016-07-24T01:40:00Z2016-07-24T01:40:00Z
[Update: Niantic just announced Pokémon Go is now available for download in France.]

Pokémon Go is out now in 26 new markets across Europe, The Pokémon Company has announced.

Following the mobile sensation's release in Italy, Germany, Spain, Portugal, and the United Kingdom earlier in the week, its reach now includes: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Greece, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Sweden, and Switzerland.

For those keeping score at home, that leaves Albania, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, France, Kosovo, Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, and Ukraine as European nations (or at least ones easily identifiable without a magnifying glass -- apologies to all our readers in Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, and San Marino) currently still without the hot new smartphone game.

Pokémon Go [Facebook]

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I've seen some ridiculous product launches, but this one takes the cake for 2016. This is the video card equivalent to walking in on your parents having sex. This is the video card equivalent of dropping a scissor in a toilet. This is fisting a snake, vomiting on the pope, and being the host of Dancing With The Stars. You're not supposed to do any of those things. Nerds shouldn't be allowed to create such unholy hardware without being beaten back into their cave by responsible product managers. This is pushing boundaries.

At double the price of their recently announced GTX 1080, the new Titan X is positioned to be a formidable and mother of all marketing/pricing experiments. Just $1199.99999999999! My checking account hurts by just looking at it. They got away with $1000 for last year's model, so what's another $200 bucks for the enthusiast with a hard-on and small hands? Gotta have it.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/find-1-200-in-your-sofa-for-the-new-nvidia-titan-x-video-card-376735.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376708Chris Carterhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Chris+CarterBoth Marvel: Ultimate Alliance games hit current-gen systems next week2016-07-23T19:00:00Z2016-07-23T19:00:00Z
Roughly a month ago both Marvel: Ultimate Alliance titles were rated for current-gen systems, and today at SDCC, it was confirmed that yes -- this event has indeed heralded the arrival of the pair on PC, PS4, and Xbox One .

They'll actually be available as early as next Tuesday July 26, digitally, for $39.99 each or $59.99 as a bundle. Pricey I know, but the original editions were underprinted, and can fetch an abnormally high price depending on what version you want. Marvel also reminds us that both do still feature couch co-op, and that although they're basically the same as their original counterparts, there are "some UI and graphic enhancements," as well as "modern features" (presumably the share button and the like).

Wait for some impressions before picking them up (re-releases have been known to add in extra bugs), but provided that everything is kosher, I do suggest getting them if you're a fan of beat 'em ups. They're not as good as the two X-Men Legends games, but they'll do.

SDCC 2016 [Marvel]

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I was late to the party with the new Doom. I picked only picked up the game a few weeks ago. Abd by now, all the reviews have been written, everyone knows its great. There are already tons of articles, opinion pieces, and editorials out there gushing about it, talking about how successfully it captures the spirit of the original Doom.

I suppose this is going to be another one. But, in the spirit of the over-the-top escalation that defines the Doom series (why use a shotgun when you can use a super shotgun? Why cut down demons with a chaingun when you could mulch them with a triple-chaingun?) I'm gonna take it a step further. I think Doom (2016) is flat out a better game than Doom (1993).

I don't say this because of the fancy 3D graphics, or the pure murder-fuel soundtrack, or even the fact that you can look up (though those are all pretty great in their own right). No, I think Doom (2016) is a better game than Doom (1993) because it solved a simple problem of the original.

I actually use all the guns.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/more-doom-than-doom-376645.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376674Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorGrandia 3 now available via the PlayStation Store2016-07-23T16:30:00Z2016-07-23T16:30:00Z
While I Am Setsuna is the hot new JRPG du jour, it wasn't the only one to grace the PlayStation Store in North America week, as Game Arts has re-released Grandia III under the PlayStation 2 Classics banner.

However, unlike the string of PS2 JRPGs that have recently been ported to PlayStation 4 with up-rendered 1080p visuals (Wild Arms 3, Arc The Lad: Twilight of the Spirit, Dark Cloud, Rogue Galaxy), this one is just a $10 digital version of the 2005/2006 original for PlayStation 3.

Here's the premise straight from Game Arts:

Grandia III takes the adventure to the skies, putting you in the role of Yuki, a young man with dreams of flying his own plane. He soon comes into contact with a young girl named Alfina, a Communicator who can speak with the Guardians--giant beastlike gods who protect the citizens. As the world faces the greatest danger it has ever known, can a would-be pilot and an inexperienced Communicator save them all?

Prior to this digital re-release, a new ESRB rating for the game suggested Grandia III would be coming to PlayStation 4, but the listing has since been updated to reflect the correct platform.

Not-so-fun fact: Grandia III has never been officially released in PAL territories.

Grandia III [PlayStation Store]

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Co-op and 24-hours only is the theme this weekend in video game deals. GMG has a round of co-op titles in its 2016 Summer Sale. Among the roughly 100 discounted co-op titles (full sale breakdown here) we're getting an all new low on Street Fighter V with a drop to $34.29. That beats out the Steam summer sale price of $39.59 and the previous low of $38.99 from earlier this month.

If you're an Xbox, PlayStation, or Nintendo gamer, your eyes need to be trained on Best Buy's Black Friday in July sale. While all of these deals end later tonight just before midnight, they are some of the best we've seen so far this summer. Examples include $20 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain or $25 Fallout 4 for the Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Even better are rare discounts on Wii U games, like a drop to $29.99 on Xenoblades Chronicels X, Star Fox Zero, and Yoshi's Woolly World -- the lowest prices to date for those titles.

Finally, Nintendo's eBay shop has deals on a number of refurbished Wii U and 3DS XL units. You'll find a Wii U 32GB Deluxe set on sale for $225, plus even a New 3DS XL for $170. All of these are factory-refurbished and come with a one-year Nintendo warranty. Plus, buying them from eBay saves you from the shipping charges Nintendo imposes on its own web store.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/weekend-deals-street-fighter-v-xenoblade-chronicles-x-and-refurbished-wii-u-units-376563.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376620Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorSquare Enix is making a JRPG for Apple Watch2016-07-23T09:00:00Z2016-07-23T09:00:00Z
Chaos Rings, a series of role-playing games for mobile devices, has apparently done so well for Square Enix that the company has challenged creator Takehiro Ando to develop a spin-off called Cosmos Rings for a platform with even more constraints than modern cell phones: The Apple Watch.

While precious little else is known about the smartwatch RPG at the present moment, Square Enix will surely reveal more details regarding whatever it is exactly whenever it releases later this summer.

Until then, please feel free to join me in forgetting the Apple Watch is a thing that exists.

Cosmos Rings [Square Enix, 4Gamer]

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/square-enix-is-making-a-jrpg-for-apple-watch-376620.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376618Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorHatsune Miku Project Diva X announced for Europe, Oceania, but only as a digital release2016-07-23T06:30:00Z2016-07-23T06:30:00Z
Sega has, at long last, confirmed plans to release Hatsune Miku: Project Diva X in PAL territories.

The rhythm game will debut in Europe and Oceania on August 30, the same day as the previously-announced American launch date, as a digital-only release on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.

For those in PAL territories keen on picking up a packaged version of the game, it looks like you'll have to import a copy from Japan (where it's already available) or deal with an American retailer.

A three-song gameplay demo will go live via PlayStation's western storefronts on August 9.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/hatsune-miku-project-diva-x-announced-for-europe-oceania-but-only-as-a-digital-release-376618.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376612Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorNew Lumines now available in Oceania, Japan2016-07-23T03:30:00Z2016-07-23T03:30:00Z
Lumines: Puzzle & Music launched this week in Oceania and Japan.

The "mobile recreation" of the hit 2004 PSP classic is currently available via the iOS App Store and Google Play for $4.49 in both Australia and New Zealand, while the asking price is ¥360 in Japan.

A worldwide release (priced at $2.99 US) is expected sometime in September.

This is the first new Lumines project since Japanese publisher Mobcast acquired the rights to Lumines and Meteos from Q Entertainment last year and revealed plans to development new games with the series' creator, former Q Entertainment boss Tatsuya Mizuguchi (Rez, Space Channel 5, Child of Eden), and his new San Diego, California-based studio Enhance Games.

A second Lumines title, the free-to-play Lumines VS, will launch on mobile later this year.

Lumines: Puzzle & Music [iTunes AU, iTunes NZ, iTunes JP, Google Play]

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/new-lumines-now-available-in-oceania-japan-376612.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376598Kyle MacGregorhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Kyle+MacGregorIt sure looks like Sega is making a new Sonic Generations2016-07-23T00:25:00Z2016-07-23T00:25:00Z
Tonight at Sonic's 25th anniversary party in San Diego, Sega revealed "Sonic Project 2017," a game the studio says is a totally new thing and not a sequel to Sonic Generations, despite looking exactly like one.

 Read more...http://www.destructoid.com/it-sure-looks-like-sega-is-making-a-new-sonic-generations-376598.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376578Jed Whitakerhttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jed+WhitakerSonic the Hedgehog is heading back to his retro roots in Sonic Mania2016-07-22T21:37:00Z2016-07-22T21:37:00Z

The above trailer officially announces what many Sonic the Hedgehog fans have been wanting for years. The Blue Blur is going back to his retro roots in a game that will feature new takes on classic levels as well as brand new stages. You'll be playing as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles (No Big the Cat, darn!) in Sonic Mania on PC, PS4, and Xbox One in spring 2017.

Please be better than Sonic the Hedgehog 4, thanks!

 http://www.destructoid.com/sonic-the-hedgehog-is-heading-back-to-his-retro-roots-in-sonic-mania-376578.phtmltag:http://www.destructoid.com/,2016:/post.phtml?pk=376536Jordan Devorehttp://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Jordan+DevoreKerbal Space Program is functional but finicky on PS42016-07-22T20:00:00Z2016-07-22T20:00:00Z
[Header image by MK01]

"Kerbal Space Program on a gamepad? How in the sweet hell is that going to work?"

More than anything else, that has been my major concern with the console ports of Squad's rocket-building space-exploration simulator. After spending about a week with the PS4 version, I feel qualified to answer. How is it on a gamepad? Complicated, for sure, but more playable than you might think.

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The PC games Summer Sale continues at Green Man Gaming with new headliner deals this weekend. Several AAA titles have reached historic low prices. Top among the list is Tom Clancy's The Division dropping 36% to $38.29 (note that the console versions are also 33% off thanks to Best Buy).

If the online shooter and its bullet-sponge bosses don't strike your fancy, Street Fighter V is now 43% off and Rainbow Six Siege is 57% off -- perfect for those who missed Amazon's flash sale during Prime Day earlier this month. While more than 90 titles are on sale, we're listing the more notable deals below. For the full list along with a price history comparison, check here.

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Tom Clancy's The Division (Uplay) — $38.29 (list price $60)

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege (Uplay) — $21.29 (list price $50)

Far Cry 4 (Uplay) — $16.99 (list price $40)

Trials Fusion (Uplay) — $4.29 (list price $20)

Rayman Origins (Uplay) — $3.99 (list price $20)

Trials of the Blood Dragon (Uplay) — $3.29 (list price $15)

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Homefront: The Revolution (Steam) — $35.99 (list price $60)

Street Fighter V (Steam) — $34.29 (list price $60)

NBA 2K16 (Steam) — $12.79 (list price $60)

WWE 2K16 (Steam) — $12.79 (list price $50)

Rocket League (Steam) — $11.99 (list price $20)

Mortal Kombat X (Steam) — $10.99 (list price $40)

Enter the Gungeon (Steam) — $9.79 (list price $15)

Tabletop Simulator (Steam) — $7.99 (list price $20)

Ultra Street Fighter IV (Steam) — $6.57 (list price $30)

Ultra Street Fighter IV Upgrade (Steam) — $4.29 (list price $15)

Gas Guzzlers Extreme (Steam) — $4.29 (list price $25)

The LEGO Movie: Videogame (Steam) — $3.99 (list price $20)

Mortal Kombat Komplete Edition (Steam) — $3.99 (list price $20)

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If you want to see some players who actually stay on the payload, there's a mighty fine opportunity coming up in the fall. The best of the best at Overwatch are going to be on national television at the end of September.

Eleague and Faceit are hosting the Overwatch Open, a tournament with $300,000 in prize money. The competition starts tomorrow with open qualifiers, and it closes with the Grand Final on September 30 which will be broadcast on TBS.

TBS is no stranger to airing video games. For the past couple months, the station has aired Counter-Strike: GO matches every Friday night. This Overwatch tournament is just another part of TBS' revamped focus which includes eSports.

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OGDEN — Ogden police are conducting an investigation into an officer-involved shooting early Thursday.
Officers were called to the 2200 block of Monroe Boulevard just after 12:30 a.m. on reports of a robbery, Ogden Police Lt. Shawn Hamblin said. They arrived in time to see the suspect enter the passenger side of a vehicle that was leaving the scene.
Officers stopped the vehicle about a block away. A police officer pursued the man, stopping him in the backyard of a home at 2334 Liberty Ave.
"The officer fired one shot from the pistol, which did not strike the suspect," Hamblin said. "The suspect dropped to the ground and was taken into custody."
The bullet hit a rain gutter and lodged in a corner of the garage of a nearby home. Hamblin said the officer involved in the incident reported that he felt threatened by the suspect.
An internal investigation is being conducted into the matter.
Noe Armando Gonzalez, 20, was booked into the Weber County Jail for investigation of robbery, assault on a peace officer, avoiding apprehension and unlawful consumption. Hamblin said both Gonzalez and the man driving the suspect vehicle involved have gang ties.
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Five of us ate there and everyone enjoyed their meals. The beer variety was good as were their beers. The service was friendly and quick so overall no complaints, just a positive experience. If back in this area I would go again.
Amazingly good. Just come and eat once. You will come back. Either for the food or the local beer. trying the beer sampler was a great choice but they have some great beers so it is hard to pick just one after finishing it. If I owned a restaurant I would want it to be running like this one.
We come down from Canada and have been to this restaurant many times.. They've made us feel very welcomed there.. We've become friends with the manager John and his staff.. We are very satisfied with their service and accommodating efforts to their patrons.. Keep up the good work, and we will see you again real soon!
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I stayed at the Comfort Inn, and it was very convenient to walk down the hallway into the connecting restaurant. They brew all their own beers, and have a wide selection of Wine too. The menu is very big so there are lots of good options to choose from! Very good meal, and John the Manager was very attentive! Check...
I love this place! I come here whenever my friends and I want to go out for dinner and some drinks :) never disappointed!!!
went to dinner with some old friends and wanted to try some place new. Our server acted like we were inconveniencing him while taking our order, tapping his pen on his pad, there was maybe 2 other people in the whole place. he handed us our main course plates without clearing the table of our appetizer plates. so here we...
We got there just after 7 on a Sunday and ate at the bar. I ordered Cajun catfish with sweet potato and broccoli. My husband got a burger with fries. The fish was great! Cooked and seasoned perfectly! The burger was fine. The sweet potato wasn't for me and the broccoli's seasoning was very uneven, none on some pieces and...
Great beer. Great food. Great service. Great value. AAA+. No need to go
Any place to eat. The manager John goes out of his way to make you feel at home.
I have been here probably 10 times with my fiancé, and once for a business dinner. I've never been disappointed.
Food has been delicious every time. I've had a few flatbreads, burgers, and a couple pasta dishes. Every time I try to try something different and I've always been pleased! I've had most if not all of their beers and...
We had dinner here with the family because we were staying at the Comfort Inn and they gave us a 15% off coupon. The food was good everything we ordered was good it was not great but it did the job. We got the lasagna it was huge with lots of meat in it one of my kids got pasta...
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Pipe Installation
You might only think of needing a plumber when the pipes in your house burst. However, a plumbing contractor also installs all of those pipes, whether they're made of PVC or copper, in your building. Professional plumbing services also lay pipe in place for wastewater, rainwater runoff and even air conditioning systems.
Not only do they install pipes, plumbers set up sewer lines and vents as well as gutters, down pipes and storage tanks for residential and commercial facilities.
Maintenance Work
Just like getting a regular oil change for your car or truck, your home's pipes and water system also need regular maintenance and check-ups to ensure they're running right. This is why plumbers also offer upkeep services to test your entire plumbing system on a monthly or biannual basis to catch any issues with your pipes before they become an emergency.
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Other tough jobs could require your plumbing contractor to put his or her carpentry skills to work by sawing through walls to get to your pipes.
You can also hire a plumber to get the cost-saving advice you need. If you're interested in buying a new home or property, it's smart to hire a contractor or a plumbing service to not only tell you if the building's foundation is sound, but also if the pipes are in good working order. You wouldn't want to purchase a new house and repair the damage someone else did to the property. This is why many plumbers also offer consultancy work to check a facility's water and gas systems and advise home and building owners on best practices they can perform to minimize damage to their pipes.
Having plumbing work done, whether it's for your home or business, can be incredibly expensive. That's why its vital for you to ask a plumbing service the right kind of questions before you hire them. You want to do as much due diligence on your part as possible to get a professional who will not only do quality work but also charge you a fair price for it.
It's best to hire a plumber to do a simple, everyday maintenance task for you first so you can judge his or her work. If you're happy with it, save their contact information so you'll have them on hand in case you need an emergency repair. This can spare you the extra worry and anxiety of having to track down a plumber if you have a broken pipe. Additionally, it can save you from being overcharged.
However, what should you ask a plumbing service if you've never even hired one before? Here are a few questions that can help you identify the professional from the amateur:
Are you licensed and registered?
Some states do not require plumbers to be licensed, but for the safety of your house, the people living under your roof and for your pocketbook, you'll want a licensed plumber to do the needed work.
A licensed plumber means the person completed the necessary education or training required to work as a professional tradesperson. Hiring a licensed plumbing service means the people working on your building are knowledgeable about water and gas pipes. If you use unlicensed workers, you run the risk of them damaging your home even further and endangering you by doing faulty work.
Check your state's laws beforehand, as hiring an unlicensed plumber could be illegal where you live.
Not only does a plumber's apprentices have to complete their training and education to receive their license, they also are required to pass a criminal background check and carry liability insurance. Hiring just anybody can make you vulnerable to fraud since unlicensed plumbers might not know what they're doing or could pretend to fix something and end up charging you for the incomplete work.
Are you insured and bonded?
A trustworthy plumber will have both commercial liability insurance as well as be bonded. The insurance and the bond protects the plumber from paying for any damages made to your house out of pocket. Having professionals that carry both of these policies can protect all of you from any mishaps that could occur while they work on your building. Remember, not all plumbers are the same and not all of them carry the necessary insurance and bonds to protect themselves and your home from damage or shoddy work.
How many years have you been in business?
Not only do you want a licensed and trustworthy professional, you'll want one who's been in business for a few years. More experience also means the plumber will have a prior work history you can check. A more inexperienced plumber might not have many customer reviews or examples of his or her work to show you.
What, if any, professional associations do you belong to?
It can never hurt to ask plumbers if they're part of a professional association, whether it's a state or national group. Being a part of a professional organization provides an extra guarantee that the person you hire is licensed and offers you a warranty for their labor.
May I have a list of references?
While it's advisable to ask friends, family and neighbors if they can recommend a good plumber, they might not have anyone you can call. With that said, it's best to ask a plumbing service for a list of references that you can contact to get a good picture of the kind of work their business does and if it's quality or not.
Before you hire a plumber, contact their past customers if you're able to. These people can be a wealth of information if you ask them the right questions. Pose the following queries to these former patrons when you get the chance:
Do you offer a written warranty for your work?
Whenever you make a large purchase, you always request a receipt, right? Well, you will want a written warranty for any work or repairs done to the plumbing in your house. You want someone that's doing major maintenance or repair work on your house or commercial building to stand by his or her labor. Before you hire a plumber, ask him or her if they offer written warranties.
Will I need a permit for this work?
If a plumber needs to do major repairs to your house, the work could call for a permit. You'll want this since a permit provides added assurance that the work is done correctly. Having this added measure in place means an inspector will check the work your contractor or plumber does to ensure he or she did the job correctly. If you ever plan on putting your house or commercial building on the market, a real estate agent and prospective buyers will also want to check any large work you did to make sure it was done properly.
To keep yourself safe from fraud or a possible scam, always remember to ask plumbers for their license along with a written warranty for their labor. Besides this, further safeguard yourself by checking their references and ensure they or their company is insured and bonded to do their work.
While it's smart to get maintenance work done on your pipes every once in a while, there are a number of prevention tips that will not only prolong the life of your pipes but also help you save on your water bill. Here are a few you should keep in mind:
Water Conservation
Be mindful of how much water you use in your bathroom, kitchen and even outdoors when watering your lawn. Make sure your toilet handle works properly and doesn't stick. You don't want it continuously flushing. Replace your old shower heads with more efficient low-flow options that can cut down on the gallons of water you use each morning.
Simple things such as turning off the sink while you brush your teeth or only running your dishwasher or clothes washer when you have a full load to clean can make more efficient use of water.
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You won't always need to call a plumber to help you fix a nasty clog if you treat your pipes right. Don't use your toilet or kitchen sink like a trash can by stuffing hard to flush material down the drain or pouring fats and oils down the pipe. Throw coffee grounds and egg shells in the garage instead of in your sink. Also, only use your toilet to flush human waste and toilet paper, because any other materials could clog your commode.
Seasonal Tips
Frozen pipes are hazardous and can cause massive amounts of damage to your home. To prevent your pipes from freezing during the winter, run your faucets at a trickle and keep your house's heater at 55 degrees Fahrenheit or above to keep the water flowing.
Plumbing problems come in all shapes and sizes. The following are some of the most common, as well as how to fix them:
Discolored Water
If you turn on your bathroom or kitchen sink in the morning to find brown or rust-colored water coming out of your faucet, don't panic. The discoloration is most likely due to old iron pipes or recent use of a hydrant or water main that disturbed the usual flow of water. Keep your water running for a minute or so and it should run clear after a while.
Leaky and Dripping Faucets
Having a leaking or dripping faucet can run up your water bill. To fix it, first shut off the water under the sink then remove any decorative parts of the faucet and replace the washer and O-ring before reassembling everything.
Water Heater
Your water heater could be the cause of a lot of issues around your home, from a lack of hot water to foul smells and popping sounds. Hire a professional plumber to take care of the more complex jobs that a heater can require. However, if you're having hot water issues, you can simply examine the thermostat and adjust it accordingly.
If you hear odd sounds coming from your water heater, it could be due to sediment building up. To get rid of this, make sure you clean out the heater every few months. However, if you hear a boiling noise, it could mean the heater is overheating and you should call a plumbing professional as soon as possible.
Drain and Toilet Clogs
Before calling a plumber, try to unclog your drains and toilets yourself by using a plunger. Make sure you use a standard bell-shaped plunger for your sink and shower drains and a plunger with a flanged end for your toilets. If neither type can loosen the pipe blockage, put a plumber's snake to use. Ratchet the snake down the pipe to eliminate any clogs.


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Hong Kong: A Hong Kong couple were jailed on Wednesday for torturing, beating and abusing their Indonesian maid, who said they once dressed her in a diaper and tied her to a chair for five days while they went on holiday.
Tai Chi-wai, 42, an electric appliance salesman, was jailed for three years and three months and his wife, Catherine Au Yuk-shan, 41, a public hospital assistant, got five-and-a-half years after being found guilty of a total of eight charges, including assault and wounding with intent.
The couple repeatedly assaulted and tortured Kartika Puspitasari, 30, over a two-year period until she escaped last October, beating her with a bicycle chain and scalding her on the face and arms with a hot iron, the district court had heard.
Kartika also said that she was left in a diaper and tied to a chair without food or water for five days while her employers went on holiday with their children to Thailand, although the judge said he believed some of this testimony had been exaggerated.
The case had done harm to Hong Kong`s reputation as a safe place to work and the court`s decision was to "send a clear message that every worker is protected by the laws", said deputy district judge So Wai-tak.
The Mission for Migrant Workers said last month that a survey of more than 3,000 women conducted in Hong Kong last year found that 58 percent had faced verbal abuse, 18 percent physical abuse and six percent sexual abuse.
"We call on to the Hong Kong authorities and policymakers to make the needed and urgent reforms that will mitigate the possibility of another Kartika in our midst," the Coalition of Service Providers for Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong said in a statement.
Hong Kong has roughly 300,000 domestic helpers, largely from the Philippines and Indonesia, but also from Nepal, India and Pakistan. They are excluded from a minimum wage and other basic rights and services.
A union representing domestic helpers held a protest in March, calling for an end to a law that requires maids to live with their employers, saying the rule exposes them to abuse.
Also in March, Hong Kong`s highest court ruled against granting residency to two Filipino maids, dashing the hopes of several hundred thousand other domestic helpers from ever gaining residency in the city.
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We finish up our look at new non-AQ head coaches for the 2011 season. Up next: C-USA and Mountain West.
San Diego State: Rocky Long
Rating: Like it. I know there are some San Diego State fans out there who are wondering whether Long was the best man for the job to replace Brady Hoke. This is a critical coaching move, after all, because the Aztecs are on the way up. Though his tenure at New Mexico ended on a losing note, let us remember what he accomplished at a program known more for its losing. He won a school-record 65 games there and took the Lobos to five bowls in his final seven seasons. Before he became coach, New Mexico had three winning seasons the previous 15 years. Long was a big part of the rebuilding of San Diego State, and knows what it takes to be competitive in the Mountain West.
Tulsa: Bill Blankenship.
Rating: Like it. Blankenship has plenty going for him -- he is a Tulsa alum, and he has been a part of the coaching staff that has guided Tulsa to three bowl games in the last four years. But his name was not at the top of many lists when Todd Graham first left. Some boosters also wanted former coach Steve Kragthorpe to get an interview, but Tulsa declined. Tulsa has a fight on its hands with Graham in the closing weeks of recruiting. A lot will depend on Blankenship's assistant coaches and whether the transition can be seamless for a team returning the majority of its starters.


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