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Final Fantasy XIV 4.5 Trailer Hints At What To Expect Next Month
Square Enix has released a trailer for Final Fantasy XIV’s 4.5 update, a precursor to next summer’s massive Stormbringers expansion. The update, which is scheduled for next month, has a number of big changes and readies players for the Blue Mage job class coming shortly after.
Take a look at the trailer for the update below.
The update is set to arrive on January 8, with the Blue Mages coming the following week. The new job class is a little more limited than a lot of players were like, emphasizing solo play as Blue Mages learn skills from enemy monsters throughout the game. When they hit level 50, the current level cap for the job class, players will have content called The Masked Carnivale to tide them over until Stormbringers.
With 4.5, players will also get their hands on a new instanced dungeon, a number of new cosmetics like emotes, mounts, minions, and hairstyles, new questlines for crafters and gatherers, a new raid dungeon, and a Golden Saucer overhaul. It should keep a lot of FFXIV’s fans busy for a little while.
You can check out more patch notes on the game’s official site.
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Celeste Leads January’s Free Xbox Games With Gold Lineup
Microsoft has revealed its free Xbox Games With Gold lineup for January, and fans of challenging platformers should start warming up their thumbs now. Matt Makes Games’ indie hit Celeste headlines the free Xbox One offerings, and will be available for download starting on January 1. Ben Reeves scored Celeste a 9, saying, “I never grew tired of even the basic platforming sections thanks to the tight controls and the wide variety of aerial maneuvers. Jumping across a bottomless pit and then dashing up to find purchase on the side of a narrow pillar is incredibly harrowing, and Celeste is filled to the brim with exciting moments.”
Starting on January 15, Xbox One owners can also download WRC 6 World Rally Championship. If you’ve never played a rally racing game, I recommend trying one out – they’re basically like a normal racing game, only you’re supposed to be on the brink of losing control and flying off the road at all times.
As for the Xbox 360 offerings, fans can pick up Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light (Jan 1), which scored excellently back in 2010, and Far Cry 2 (Jan 16), which has become a divisive classic for the series – just make sure you stock up on malaria shots before venturing out.
In the meantime, don’t forget that you can still grab Q.U.B.E. 2, Never Alone, and Mercenaries as part of December’s Games With Gold.
[Source: Xbox Wire]
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Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Teaser Shows An Out-Of-Control Nimbus 2000
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is the Pokémon Go-like game that will take place in the Wizarding World of Harry Potter that’s coming next year. We still don’t know exactly how it will play, but this tease and its accompanying video description (which you can see below) offers at least some insight into the game.
Another magical trace has appeared in the Muggle world – several out-of-control broomsticks were spotted speeding erratically. The Statute of Secrecy Task Force calls on witches and wizards around the world to enlist now and help stop this Calamity.For more on Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, head here.
Our Take
I love Pokémon Go. I love Harry Potter. I don’t know that I will play this game. I’m definitely more interested in the big, leaked Harry Potter game that is still shrouded in mystery. I just don’t know that I have the bandwidth to play Pokémon Go and Wizards Unite at the same time.Powered by WPeMatico
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Artifact Changes Strategy On Card Updates
When Valve first rolled out Artifact, they talked about a belief in immutability of the cards they release. They didn’t want to nerf, depower, or eliminate cards in the game, which meant that balancing had to take an extremely holistic view and think about every old card’s effect on a new card. In a very real sense, it also meant people would buy cards that could end up with different effects in the Steam marketplace, meaning that the game’s economy could also be in flux. Now, however, Valve is rethinking that idea.
In a new blog post, Valve explained their original reasoning and how they came to realize it was the wrong choice after taking player feedback.
“In the end, we struggled to see the benefits of immutability outweighing the numerous downsides,” Valve explained. “The average player mainly wants the game quality to be high above all other considerations. Players who focus a lot on deck building would prefer a more diverse and engaging meta to play around. While some card collectors enjoy having a small number of really valuable cards, many others are happier in a world where the full set value isn’t overly dominated by one or two cards.”
Because of the changes to the card balance, Valve is allowing a one-time card buyback exception for the next two weeks for cards that underwent changes. You can find the full list at the blog post link above, which also explains how to engage in the buyback.
For Valve to make that choice, they definitely had to do it early before the community grew too big or the economy grew too unwieldy. This might allow Artifact to be a bit more free-moving and reactive in general, which can only help the game from here.
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Update: Ezio Auditore And Others Join For Honor
Update: Ubisoft has revealed that it is in fact Ezio Auditore, famed assassin from the Assassin’s Creed 2 trilogy, is one of many Assassins Creed characters coming to For Honor for an Animus crossover event. Check out the trailer below.
The event lets players customize their existing characters with Assassin’s Creed weapons and cosmetics, as well is bring in characters like Ezio and Connor. You can start playing now through January 10.
The original story from December 19 at 12:45 p.m. is as follows:
For Honor’s war planet seems to bring in the most powerful warriors from around time and the world to avoid sticky questions about why a samurai, a viking, and a knight are in a European-style castle at once. It also affords the game the chance to fudge the details a bit and crossover with other properties, like Assassin’s Creed, which it seems Ubisoft is keen on doing.
Nothing is true, everything is permitted. pic.twitter.com/6CSiROHvYF
— For Honor (@ForHonorGame) December 19, 2018
The For Honor Twitter account teased a collaboration with other Ubisoft property Assassin’s Creed with a vague but direct tweet. The little video shows the For Honor emblems morphing into the Abstergo logo, and then a short message stating a full reveal on December 20.
The most obvious collaboration point would be to throw an Assassin into the mix, presumably Ezio-era, but that might be a bit ambitious for a short teaser. It could also be something as simple as cosmetic items, but that might be too small to make a teaser for, so it’s anyone’s guess. Ubisoft has not shied away from offering new and major content in For Honor quickly and quietly, so we’ll find out tomorrow.
For Honor recently released their Marching Fire expansion, which added a host of new content, characters, and levels. The game is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
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Get Four Great Games with the EA Sports Bundle
The NBA and NHL seasons are underway, the playoff picture is taking shape in the NFL, and qualifications for the Champions League knockout stage have begun. And, it’s also time for Xbox players to hit the pitch, gridiron, court, and rink, as the EA Sports Bundle has arrived with four great sports games for the price of one. That’s right, you can enjoy a discount from December 21 to January 3 as part of Countdown Sale, which delivers a 20% discount to this four-game bundle. Let’s break down each game that’s part of the bundle.
FIFA 19 delivers a champion-caliber experience on and off the pitch. Led by the prestigious UEFA Champions League, it offers enhanced gameplay features that allow you to control the pitch in every moment. There are new and unrivaled ways to play, too, including a dramatic finale to the story of Alex Hunter in The Journey: Champions, a new mode in the ever-popular FIFA Ultimate Team, and more. Champions rise in FIFA 19.
If you choose to cross over from the pitch onto the hardwood, you’ll get the chance to dunk over the competition in NBA Live 19. You can become The One and embark on a dynamic career experience that gives you the opportunity to create your legacy on The Streets and in The League. When you’re not turning your created player into a hoops legend, make sure to play the Build Your Squad mode by beating other squads and recruiting their best players to join your own. Real Player Motion, Female Create-a-Player, and an all-new Icon Progression System have made this the deepest NBA game we’ve ever created. In addition, the Canvas Program lets you win unique elements to add to your own personalized court, the Creator Challenge brings some of the biggest celebrities, streamers, and personalities right to your console, and LiveStrike gives your created player the freshest clothes to rock on the court.
Go from the courts to the gridiron and score big touchdowns in Madden NFL 19. With it, you’ll be able to play out the most in-depth career mode as quarterback Devin Wade, making his comeback story come true. If you want to take the reins of your favorite team, you’ll now get the chance to start your own franchise where you make all the decisions yourself. And in Madden Ultimate Team, you can play against other gamers online with a team you make comprised of current and historical NFL greats. Build your own fantasy roster, upgrade your players through solo challenges and online matches, and take advantage of regularly updated in-game opportunities like Zero Chill to win exclusive players for your MUT squad.
Xbox players can journey from the pitch, to the courts, to the gridiron, and then go from the ponds to the pros in NHL 19, the most fun and immersive experience in hockey gaming to date. Create your own character and jump onto outdoor rinks for the first time in franchise history, playing in multiple game modes with your one-of-a-kind skater or goalie. Then compete with or against the all-time greats, as Legend and Alumni players like Wayne Gretzky are found in Hockey Ultimate Team and Pro-Am modes. Real Player Motion technology is also in NHL 19, bringing you closer to the ice than ever before, delivering precise control over your skating and hitting that makes for bigger and more exciting moments.
Get ready for the holidays and make sure you think about all the gamers in your life! Gift the EA Sports Bundle to your favorite sports fan through the Microsoft Store when you choose “Buy as gift.”
See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
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Countdown Sale: Huge Savings on Xbox Games, Consoles, Xbox Game Pass, and More
The Countdown sale officially starts today and now is the perfect opportunity to give thrills with great deals on all things Xbox. Microsoft Store online and Xbox have hundreds of deals for Xbox fans, including savings of up to 65% on select Xbox One and Xbox 360 digital games, discounts on select Xbox consoles and accessories, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold each for $1 the first month, as well as deals on select Movies and TV shows, apps for Xbox, and PC games.
There is still time to give thrills with last minute deals on great gifts that you can either buy online and pick it up at a Microsoft Store location near you (US and AU only) or send the gift of digital games and apps from Microsoft Store.
Save on Xbox Digital Games
Now is the time to take advantage of great discounts and save up to 65% on more than 800 deals between Xbox One and Xbox 360 including new releases like Forza Horizon 4, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, Red Dead Redemption 2, Battlefield V, smash hit Tom Clancy’s The Division and the award winning Forza Motorsport 7. There also are first-time discounts on Just Cause 4, Hitman 2 and Spyro Reignited Trilogy as well as even deeper discounts on best-selling titles like Rainbow Six Siege. Additionally, there’s a wide selection of discounted family content games, game bundles, and add-on content, plus over 200 Xbox One deals priced at $10 or less.
Don’t forget that Xbox Live Gold members save up to 10 percent more on most deals during the Countdown sale.
Get Your First Month of Xbox Game Pass or Xbox Live Gold for $1
- Get your first month of Xbox Game Pass for $1 and enjoy unlimited access to over 100+ games including new first party releases. Sign in to save. Promotional $1 offer not valid for existing members.*
- Not Gold? Get your first month of Xbox Live Gold for $1 and take advantage of exclusive savings and join the best community of gamers on the most advanced multiplayer network. Sign in to save. Promotional $1 offer not valid for existing members.*
Save on Xbox Consoles and accessories
- For a limited time, save $100 on select Xbox One consoles including popular bundles like Battlefield V, Forza Horizon 4, Fallout 76, Fortnite, Minecraft, and more, all starting at $199 (now through 12/25/2018).
- Receive a digital code redeemable for Gears of War 4 for free ($39.99 MSRP value) with the purchase of any Xbox One S, Xbox One X or Xbox Wireless controller at participating retailers worldwide (digital code emailed 10 days post-purchase; available now through 1/31/2019).
- Get free engraving when you personalize your Xbox Design Lab controller (now through 12/31/2018).
Save on popular Movies & TV Shows, Apps, and PC Games
- Save up to 50% on select hit movies and TV Shows including Avengers: Infinity War and Mission: Impossible Fallout, plus even bigger discounts on a different daily deal Dec. 21 – Dec. 31.
- Save big top apps for Xbox including Dolby Access, Nitrado, Amazon Music, and more.
- Save up to 50% on popular PC games including Forza Horizon 4, Sea of Thieves, Age of Empires Definitive Edition, Minecraft Starter Pack, ARK: Survival Evolved, and more.
All of these deals are available on console and online at Microsoft Store and Xbox.com starting today, so take advantage of the great deals before they end on January 3, 2019 (or as otherwise noted above). Availability and pricing varies by location. May not be combinable with other offers. Other limitations may apply. Not valid on prior orders or purchases. See webpage for each offer’s specific details.
* After promotional period, Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold subscriptions continue to be charged at the then-current regular monthly price (subject to change) plus applicable taxes, unless cancelled. Credit card required. Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Live Gold offers not valid for existing subscribers; Game catalog varies over time. Limit: 1 Gold offer and 1 Game Pass offer per account. Valid at Microsoft Store online or in-console in all Xbox Live markets excluding Quebec. Some Xbox Game Pass games also require Xbox Live Gold to play on Xbox (subscription sold separately).
See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
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Kingdom Hearts VR Delayed Out of Scheduled Xmas Window
The dark defeats the light.
It wouldn’t be Kingdom Hearts without a delay along the way, would it? Originally scheduled to release on Christmas Day in Japan, publisher Square Enix has delayed the Kingdom Hearts VR Experience until 18th January. The interactive music video will be followed by a second part in the spring.
Remember that after an agonising wait, Kingdom Hearts III will finally release next month, and you can find a full rundown of all new PS4 games in January 2019 through the link.
Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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For an Extra $20 You Can Unlock Nitros Oxide Early in Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled
Wheeling and dealing.
If you weren’t aware, you can already pre-order Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled over on the PlayStation Store. It’s going for a reasonable £34.99/$39.99, and purchasing the game early will net you a few digital goodies: a PS4 theme, some avatars, and an undisclosed in-game item. However, it’s not your only option — there’s also Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled: Nitros Oxide Edition.
This version of the game costs £54.99/$59.99, which is a fair jump up from the standard version. For your extra 20 notes, you’ll receive early access to Nitros Oxide, the big baddy that would otherwise take some doing to unlock the old fashioned way. You’ll also get a bunch of character skins, which appear to be exclusive to this version of the game. If you ask us, it seems pretty pricey for what you’re getting; the main attraction is unlocking Nitros Oxide, but you can do that any way by playing normally.
Read the full article on pushsquare.com
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