News | Use the Creature Core system in Darksiders Genesis
THQ Nordic has released a new trailer for Darksiders Genesis which focuses on combat.
Darksiders Genesis is a spin-off in the Darksiders series and can be compared to Diablo, which plays from a top down perspective. According to the publisher, the game includes “intense combat, exploration, puzzles, epic boss fights and serpent holes from heaven to earth. In Genesis they play as Strife, a new Horseman of the Apocalypse. This character must save humanity from the “inevitable destruction” by saving Lucifer.
Darksiders Genesis will be released on December 5 for PC and Google Stages, and on February 14, 2020 for consoles.
News | Sony is applying for a patent for a possible PlayStation 5 controller
A patent from Sony Interactive shows a new PlayStation controller. Possibly this is the design of the DualShock 5.
The designs from the patent were issued by the Japanese patent office and found by VGC. The controller has not yet been given an official name, but everything indicates that this is the DualShock 5. After all, the images exactly match the rumors.
If these design images are correct, we can assume that the light strip has been removed from the DualShock 4. Furthermore, it can be seen that the shoulder buttons are slightly enlarged, but like the sticks. In addition, it seems that there is a USB port at the bottom of the controller, where the headphone connection used to be.
In a comparison scheme found on ResetEra, we see that the DualShock 5 has a built-in microphone that is located somewhere at the bottom of the controller.
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As stated earlier, there is no mention of the fact that this is the DualSchock 5. It is also possible that it is a new version of the DualSchock 4. But with the arrival of the new PlayStation generation, it seems safe to assume that the patent will hit the next generation controller.
In addition, photos of the PS5 devkit were popping up and the release date of the PS5 was communicated by tech giant Sony. However, nothing was released about the controller, until perhaps today.
News | PlayStation 5 Official name, release date and 'adaptive triggers' revealed
Sony confirms that their next console will be named PlayStation 5. It's also announced that the release is scheduled for the end of 2020 and details about the new controller have been shared.
Although the name PlayStation 5 sounds logical, this was not yet confirmed by Sony. For this, the company referred to their new console as “the next generation of PlayStation.” The PlayStation 5 will be released at the end of 2020, although it is not yet confirmed whether this is worldwide. However, given that the message was posted on both the Japanese, American and European versions of the PlayStation Blog, this is plausible.
Sony also shares some details about the PS5 controller. For example, the vibration function is improved by means of Haptic Feedback, so that players can, for example, feel the difference between hitting a wall with a car in a racing game and a tackle during a football game. Another example mentioned is that players can feel the sensation of running through grass.
Another innovation is being implemented in the triggers. The L2 and R2 buttons become ‘adaptive triggers’. Gamemakers have early versions of the PS5 controller and can adjust the resilience of the triggers so that players can experience the tactile feeling of shooting a bow and arrow, for example.
Website Wired has also posted an article in which a number of details are also shared. For example, Ray Tracing is supported by hardware, the PS5 contains USB-C connections and the speed of starting, loading and streaming games is improved by the built-in SSD. Wired also reports that the devkit on which they played a test version of Gran Turismo Sport is very similar to the images that appeared recently. Sony made no statements as to whether this will also be the final form of the PS5 itself.
Further information about a price or games for the console has not yet been communicated.
News | Every enemy and character has a heartbeat in The Last of Us: Part 2
In The Last of Us: Part 2, every character and every enemy has a heartbeat.
Says Naughty Dog’s Anthony Newman in an interview with Polygon. The technique is not shown with a meter, but it does influence the gameplay.
Newman: “We have updated every facet of the game (compared to the original). One of the new elements is the audio. When Ellie sprints and then stops, you hear that she is breathing harder.”
He continues: “Behind the scenes this means that Ellie’s heartbeat goes up and down. He goes up when she sprints, when she attacks, when she sustains damage and in the presence of enemies. And that has an effect on the sound she makes during breathing. “
Next, Newman announces that every character and enemy in the game uses the same technique. Even the Clickers. “It’s incredible, because this way I could play a cat and mouse game even better with the Clickers and I understand them better through the sounds they make. And people do the same in terms of breathing and sprinting and so on.”
The Last of Us: Part 2 will be available on PlayStation 4 from February 21, 2020.
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News | Death Stranding's BB voice will appear from controller
Hideo Kojima announces through a tweet that if you want you can hear the voice of BB through the Death Stranding BB-inspired controller.
BB is the baby that Sam carries with him while he travels. The limited edition PlayStation 4 Pro with Death Stranding theme was recently announced.
The PlayStation itself gets a black and white appearance with the familiar handprints on the top, and the game’s the name on the front.
The controller is inspired by the capsule in which Sam carries BB and so it becomes possible to hear BB’s voice through this controller, as if BB were in it.
It is unclear whether this feature is only available with this limited edition controller or whether other DualShock 4 controllers also play BB sound during the game.
Death Stranding will be released for PlayStation 4 on November 8.
By setting, you’ll be able to have BB’s voice coming out from this BBish controller👍🌈🦀☔️🐟🐋🐬💀👶✋🤩 pic.twitter.com/BzBRI4Oyxb
— HIDEO_KOJIMA (@HIDEO_KOJIMA_EN) September 27, 2019
News | The Last of Us Part II Arrives on February 21, 2020
The Last of Us 2 appears on February 21, 2020, Naughty Dog announced during State of Play. A new trailer has also been released with Ellie in the lead.
The exciting trailer shows Ellie and her girlfriend in a snowy area where she struggles with the cold and some clickers. We also see Ellie talking to Tommy, Joel’s younger brother.
This week Naughty Dog will also be showing the game to the media, which is likely to receive several different impressions of the game this week.
The Last of Us 2 was announced during PlayStation experience in 2016, after which the first gameplay images appeared in 2018. After a long silence, the PlayStation exclusive appears in the beginning of 2020.
How far will Ellie go to exact justice? Watch the gripping new trailer for The Last Of Us Part II: https://t.co/Xjf1Ep05h1 Coming to PS4 February 21, 2020. pic.twitter.com/4ICMhePhhf
— PlayStation (@PlayStation) September 24, 2019
Alongside the trailer, the various editions of the game were announced, including The Last of Us Part II Standard Edition, Special Edition, Digital Deluxe Edition, Collector’s Edition, and Ellie Edition. In collaboration with PlayStation, we worked hard to make sure these versions would be truly special by including content and items drawn from the game and its characters.
The Collector’s Edition, which includes a beautifully crafted 12” Ellie statue, a life-sized replica of Ellie’s bracelet, a custom SteelBook case, 48-page mini art book from Dark Horse, a set of six enamel pins, lithograph art print, and a set of five stickers. The Collector’s Edition also comes with a voucher for digital content, including a PS4 dynamic theme, a set of six PSN avatars, a digital soundtrack, and a digital version of the mini art book.
The Ellie Edition, which will only be available in the US, gives you all of the contents of the Collector’s Edition, plus a full-sized, fully functional recreation of Ellie’s backpack, an embroidered patch, and a 7” vinyl record featuring music from the original soundtrack. We’ll also have a Special Edition version that features the custom SteelBook case and all of the digital content found in the Ellie Edition and Collector’s Edition.
For those that prefer to go digital, the Digital Deluxe Edition is the option, which includes all of the digital content outlined above, as well as a digital copy of the Standard Edition. If you pre-order either of these versions on PlayStation Store, you’ll instantly receive a The Last of Us Part II PSN avatar featuring Ellie’s tattoo. Additionally, if you pre-order any edition of the game, you’ll also receive two in-game unlocks at launch:
- Ammo Capacity Upgrade: Instantly unlock an ammo capacity upgrade for Ellie’s pistol.
- Crafting Training Manual: Instantly unlock the Crafting Training Manual, which provides access to new crafting recipes and upgrades.
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News | The Last of Us: Part 2 is in State of Play tomorrow
Not a real surprise, but nice to be sure after al this time.
Neil Druckmann from Naughty Dog posted a tweet this weekend showing that the game is indeed in the live stream. It seems likely that new images are being shown. The release date could also be announced. On the same day there is an event where journalists will have a hands one with the game.
Many people already assumed that The Last of Us: Part 2 would play a role in the State of Play. It is one of the last PlayStation 4 exclusives that does not yet have a release date. In addition, there are rumors that the game will appear in February 2020.
The State of Play broadcast will be broadcast on Tuesday at 10 p.m. Dutch time.
We’ve been silent for too long. It’s time to put an end to that. pic.twitter.com/73BO5O9ZWC
— Neil Druckmann (@Neil_Druckmann) September 20, 2019
News | Anthem now playable via EA Access
Anthem is now available via EA Access.
The subscription service on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 allows gamers to play various EA games for a fixed monthly fee without any further costs. Anthem is now a game of that, about six months after the game was launched.
When Anthem launched earlier this year, there were quite a few problems with the game. However, EA said this summer that they still have faith in the game and developer BioWare.
Next week, on September 19, Access members can also try out Fifa 20. This is a 10-hour trial version.
You can read my Anthem review here.
News | The biggest announcements of Gamescom 2019
As you read this, Gamescom in Cologne, Germany is still in full swing. I'm already back to provide you with the latest updates. The largest game fair in the world is open to the public until Saturday. However, most announcements have already been made, often through various live streams. Below you will find the biggest announcements and news from Gamescom this year. And believe me there is some news!
Last E3, Square Enix finally revealed the first images of the highly anticipated Marvel’s Avengers, and the first gameplay images were released during Gamescom. These images revolve around the intro segment of the game and allow you as a player to get used to the five heroes you play with: Captain America, Iron Man, the Hulk, Black Widow and Thor. There is a major catastrophe in the action game that banishes the Avengers. Five years later they have to take action again to save the world from evil.
Marvel’s Avengers will be released on May 15, 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC and Google Stages.
Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Google Stages
Speaking of Google’s upcoming streaming service, another big news item about Stadia this Gamescom is that Cyberpunk 2077 is coming to Stadia. Although Cyberpunk 2077 will be released on PC, PS4 and Xbox One on 16 April 2020, the Stadia version does not yet have a release date. But the big news that one of the most hyped games of the moment is also coming to Stadia is good enough for me.
Ori and the Blind Forest available on the Switch
Microsoft and Nintendo are best friends. After Minecraft and Cuphead, the Xbox One game Ori and the Blind Forest will also come to the Switch. An absolute must for Switch owners, because this beautiful-looking platformer remains completely intact on Nintendo’s hybrid system. Explore a magical world and try to survive the most challenging platform sections. Ori and the Blind Forest will play for the Switch on 27 September.
In an Indie World presentation, Nintendo also revealed many more interesting indie games for the Switch. The action games Superhot and Hotline Miami Collection are immediately available through the eShop. The colorful The Touryst by Shin’en (the makers of Fast RMX), the pixelated Eastward and the fun What the Golf also look promising.
Switch version The Witcher 3 is available from October 15
I could hardly believe it during E3: the gigantic open world action rpg The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to the Switch! During Gamescom I was provided with many more images of the Switch version and it remains unbelievable to see this game running on the hybrid console. There is now also a release date: October 15. As if this fall wasn’t full enough with potential top games! The Switch version of The Witcher 3 also includes the acclaimed expansions of the game, and therefore offers hundreds of hours of gaming fun.
Bizarre new gameplay and videos from Death Stranding.
The more I see of Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding, the more confused I get, in a strangely satisfying manner. During Gamescom he also swung a few trailers into the world that confused more than provide clarity. For example, some new characters are introduced – including an artificial fan based on game journalist and The Game Awards presenter Geoff Keighley – and we see the main character, acted by The Walking Dead actor Norman Reedus, peeing. Yes, a bit strange, but it is very relieving!
Final Fantasy 8 Remastered is available from the beginning of September.
Fans have had to wait for quite some years, but the classic Final Fantasy 8 RPG finally gets a remaster. Which is coming out on 3 September. From that moment the game will be available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch and PC. The rpg was originally released in 1999 for the very first PlayStation and revolves around a group of mercenaries led by the stoic Squall Leonhart. New in this version are sharper graphics and new gameplay elements, including a Battle Assist option.
Enough nice announcements and trailers during Gamescom this year! Whatever platform you have, the rest of the year offers a wide variety of interesting titles. 2020 is also starting to look very tasty!
Review | Days Gone
Days Gone is a safe game and a beautiful freak show in an unsafe game world.
Tough and Badass looking biker Deacon is facing a crossroads: during a zombie outbreak – this time they are called “freakers” – he can go with a helicopter that is about to leave for a safe camp. However, there is only room for two people, and Deacon is just now on the road with his injured wife Sarah and his mate Boozer. He decides to put his wife on the helicopter – after all, she can use the aid best – and to accompany Boozer to increase his chances of survival.
Days Gone then gives you control over Deacon a few years after the incident. The helicopter with Sarah on board crashed shortly after departure and Deacon never fully processed the loss. Meanwhile, he and Boozer, and with them all remaining people, have built a new life in a United States flooded with freakers.
The close friends spend the night safely in a tower surrounded by fencing and in the meantime do some jobs and maintenance around the various camps with survivors erected around them. Boozer and Deacon begin to play on their free biker existence, but there is no room for departure: due to some unfortunate situations, they desperately need the help of the people in the camps.
In Days Gone you solve all kinds of tasks for prominent figures from in and around the various camps. You do all this in the state of Oregon, an open game world that has been designed with a lot of variation and detail. You really have the feeling that you’re walking or driving through a corrupt part of America, where the test of time makes the various buildings crumble and nature has taken over large areas. The story guides you through the various camps and lets you explore the different areas step by step, from forests and swampy marshes to sandy plains. It is a true pleasure to explore the game world with your motorcycle, your trusty Steel steed on and off road.
Or, well, pleasure, the tension can be clingy regularly, since the world is flooded with freakers. You can easily handle one such human-eating monster with a careful sneak attack or by hacking into it. They respond to sight and sound, so sneaking around is advisable, but they are not really smart. However, a large group of freakers can hide behind every corner. These so-called “hordes” sometimes consist of hundreds of zombies and can arise at any time, including during missions. It is impossible to eliminate these hurdles on your own and the strategy that you had to complete a mission must be heavily adjusted at that time. It often pays to just choose to get away safely, to return at a different time.
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A highlight of Days Gone is the aforementioned motorcycle. The bike will quickly feel like your child. It can be broken and must then be made, or soon runs out of fuel. Then it is important to refuel on time at an abandoned gas station or in a camp, or to spot an abandoned jerry can along the way. This is really important: if your motorcycle stops running, it is damned hard to flee from large groups of freakers or aggressive gangs and wild animals, and the game world is far too large to cross on foot. Your motorcycle always stays where you left it, so make sure you find it easily when you wander off.
The survival element is also slightly extended throughout the rest of the game. Ammunition, especially at the start of the game, is scarce and the game motivates you to make melee weapons, Molotov cocktails and medkits with all sorts of things that you find along the way. Days Gone does not put as much emphasis on realism as other survival games but finds a fine balance between realism and play-friendliness in this. The scarcity of items and ammunition and the preciousness of your bike, combined with the hostile game world, ensure that you will never really feel at ease outside of a safe camp. Exactly as it should be!
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Apart from some annoying random events, like after being snipped off of your bike by a sniper ten times or once again being captured by a group of bandits, the main part of the game consists of the narrative missions. These missions are dressed up with hours of cut-scenes full of excellent acting. The different camps are filled with colorful characters that often appear cool and selfish, a requirement for survival in this world. But every now and then a trickle of humanity trickles through, giving these emotional moments all the more impact.
The way in which Deacon slowly but surely learns more about the behavior of large groups of freakers knows how to fascinate. His friendship with Boozer and the mourning of his wife make the main character feel like a man of flesh and blood. The emotional highlights of a The Last of Us are not reached, but some scenes are cautiously approaching.
However, the story cannot hide the monotony of the missions themselves. After a few hours you will notice that you are doing the same things in Days Gone. Drive from A to B, destroy the freaker nests in an area, rescue an abducted camp resident, or follow a government research team in old-fashioned mandatory stealth sections. The story covers tens of hours and it would have benefited the game if the quantity had been reduced and more focus had been placed on the quality of the individual missions.
Also the perfect finish that we are used to from the big PlayStation 4 exclusives is missing here. In spite of excellent graphics and controls, bugs pop up every now and then. I had to restart some missions because the game made it impossible to move forward. The engine also got stuck a few times in the area and the frame rate dived down through specific areas for short moments. Bend Studio has since released a patch and is working on a second one, but it was not available during the lion’s share of our playing experience. It remains to be seen whether the patches do this
Score:
8,0
– Gameplay during missions is repetitive.
– Some annoying bugs, causing you to restart the game or missions.
+ Survival on your motorcycle works.
+ Voice acting and story are top quality.
+ Fascinating and beautifull open world.