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  • Review: Sundered: Eldritch Edition – An Enjoyable But Challenging Take On The Metroidvania Format

    The Call of Cthulhu has been heard loud and clear.

    The work of H.P. Lovecraft had a significant impact on culture in both the literary and broader world, leading to the creation of the cosmic horror genre which focuses on a certain kind of fear related to unknowable, dark deities. Sundered: Eldritch Edition aims to capture the heart of what made Lovecraft’s work so compelling, fusing those dark themes with a Metroidvania template that uses procedural generation. Though ambitious, Sundered doesn’t fully deliver on what it promises, but nonetheless still manages to be a wonderfully enjoyable game.

    Sundered sees you playing as Eshe, a mysterious woman wandering in the desert who finds herself spirited away to an intricate cavern by an eldritch being called the Shining Trapezohedron, who very clearly is not good news. The Shining Trapezohedron asks Eshe for help in regaining its original power by collecting seven ‘Elder Shards’—dark crystals being guarded by terrifying abominations—while promising that she’ll receive that power herself if she agrees. As you explore the caverns, a narrative is slowly played out through a series of fragmented voiceovers which reveal the details of a war between the Escahton (the race of beings the Shining Trapezohedron belongs to) and the Valkyries (a group of humans with access to highly advanced technology), which resulted in both races being horribly disfigured and broken. As a human, Eshe has to make the choice between siding with the Eschaton, which represent ultimate power, or the humans, of which she is one.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Lightseekers Brings Interactive Trading Card Gameplay To Switch Next Month

    Get collecting.

    UK-based developer PlayFusion is bringing its interactive trading card game Lightseekers to Nintendo Switch in mid-January, it has been confirmed.

    Lightseekers has had a rather successful first few months on the market, with over two million games being played since it launched on mobile devices back in July. The Switch version of the game is set to support cross-platform play with the already-released mobile edition, meaning you should definitely be able to find other players to play with online.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Pokemon Go's First 2019 Community Day Event Announced

    A new month is just around the corner, which means Pokemon Go players have another Community Day to look forward to soon. Developer Niantic has announced the first details on next month’s event, which is scheduled to take place on Saturday, January 12, and will feature the final Gen 2 starter Pokemon: Totodile.

    Throughout the event, Totodile will spawn much more frequently in the wild than it normally does. Based on previous Community Days, players will also presumably have a chance of finding a Shiny Totodile during the event, although Niantic has yet to confirm this.

    Moreover, if players manage to evolve Totodile into its final form, Feraligatr, up to an hour after the Community Day ends, the Pokemon will know a special event-exclusive move that it wouldn’t typically be able to learn. Niantic has yet to reveal what this move is, but it will be announced closer to the Community Day.

    In addition to increased Totodile spawns, Niantic will offer a couple of bonuses during January’s Community Day. First, Incubators will be four times as effective as normal, allowing you to hatch Eggs at a quarter of the distance they would typically require. On top of that, Lure modules will remain active for three hours, rather than their standard 30-minute duration.

    As usual, January’s Community Day will only run for three hours, and it kicks off at different times depending on what part of the world you live in. You can find the full event schedule for each region below.

    In the meantime, Pokemon Go’s third annual holiday event is now underway, bringing a handful of new Gen 4 Pokemon like Bronzor, Snover, and Skorupi to the game. Niantic is also offering different bonuses during the event every few days until it ends on January 2. On top of that, a new Gen 4 Legendary Pokemon, Heatran, has begun appearing in Raid Battles around the world.

    Pokemon Go January 2019 Community Day Hours

    The Americas and Greenland

    • 11 AM – 2 PM PT
    • 2 PM – 5 PM ET

    Europe, Middle East, and Africa

    • 10 AM – 1 PM UTC

    Asia-Pacific

    • 12 PM – 3 PM JST

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  • Fallout 76 Patch Notes Detail Latest Hotfix Update's Changes

    Bethesda has rolled out another update for Fallout 76. This week’s patch is fairly minor; it requires no download on PS4 or Xbox One (although PC players will still need to download the update), and it addresses a small handful of issues across all platforms, as well as a couple specifically related to the PC version.

    Most notably, Bethesda has resolved a PC-specific bug that could crash the game when you select the “Exit to Desktop” option. Additionally, the developer says it has “fixed a setting that was left in a debug state.” According to the studio, “This could allow out of date clients to connect, breaking gameplay.”

    In terms of general fixes, Bethesda has added Korean language support to all versions of the game. It has also fixed an exploit that allowed items to be duplicated, as well as a bug that could prevent enemies from taking damage from explosives and other heavy weapons. You can find the full patch notes for the hotfix below.

    Bethesda has been releasing a steady stream of updates for Fallout 76 since the game’s launch this past November. Last week, the developer made some major CAMP improvements. It also gave players the ability to respec their SPECIAL once they reach level 51.

    Despite its poor critical reception, it appears Fallout 76 had a solid launch month in terms of sales. According to the NPD Group, the game was the fourth best-selling game of November, behind Battlefield V, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4, and Red Dead Redemption 2. Bethesda hasn’t shared any specific sales numbers for Fallout 76, but the company recently that “millions” of people have played the game.

    Fallout 76 December 19 Hotfix Patch Notes

    General

    Localization

    • Korean language support has been added to Fallout 76.
      • This was added to console versions of the game on December 18.
      • PC players who have their language set to Korean will see an increased download size of a few hundred megabytes today.

    Bug Fixes

    Stability and Performance

    • PC: Addressed an issue that could cause the game client to crash after selecting Exit to Desktop.
    • PC: Fixed a setting that was left in a debug state. This could allow out of date clients to connect, breaking gameplay.

    General

    • Exploit: Addressed an exploit that could allow items to be duplicated.

    Combat

    • Weapons: Addressed an issue that could prevent high-damage and explosive weapons from dealing damage to enemies, or cause enemies to heal immediately after taking damage.

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  • Get A Bunch Of Sonic Games For As Little As $1 On PC

    Get A Bunch Of Sonic Games For As Little As $1 On PC

    Regardless of what you think of his new movie poster, Sonic the Hedgehog has managed to stay relevant since Sega first introduced the spiny speedster in 1991. If you play games on PC, you can get a whole bunch of Sonic titles on Steam right now for a fraction of their normal value. All you have to do is grab the Humble Sonic Bundle for $1-$15 between now and December 31.

    As usual with Humble Bundles, you can buy in at your choice of three tiers, with each higher tier getting you a new set of games along with the games in the tiers below it. By spending just $1, you’ll get Sonic CD, Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing, Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1, Sonic Adventure DX, as well as Sonic Adventure 2 and its Battle DLC.

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    If you pay more than the average amount for this bundle ($7.16 at the time of this writing), you’ll also get the second tier of games: Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection, Sonic: Lost World, Sonic Generations Collection, and Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2.

    Finally, if you pay $15, and you’ll receive all of the previously mentioned games, as well as Sonic Forces and last year’s highly acclaimed game Sonic Mania. That’s a great price for a collection of games that’s currently valued at $185.

    Buying even the first tier of this bundle gets you 10% off a Humble Monthly subscription. A portion of the proceeds from this Humble Bundle go to Save the Children or the charity of your choice.

    Pay $1

    • Sonic CD
    • Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1
    • Sonic Adventure DX
    • Sonic Adventure 2
    • Sonic Adventure 2 Battle DLC

    Pay More Than Average

    • Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed Collection
    • Sonic: Lost World
    • Sonic Generations Collection
    • Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 2

    Pay $15

    • Sonic Mania
    • Sonic Forces

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  • Halo Studio Reveals Master Chief-Themed Prosthetic Arms For Charitable Cause

    Halo Studio Reveals Master Chief-Themed Prosthetic Arms For Charitable Cause

    Halo studio 343 Industries has announced a partnership with the non-profit Limbitless Solutions to provide special Halo-themed prosthetic limbs to kids in need. As the studio explains in a blog post, Limbitless Solutions is a prosthetic maker that specializes in rapid prototyping and 3D printing to make fully functional arms that can grip and gesture, all at a lower cost than many other prosthetics.

    Limbitless donates its prosthetics free-of-charge, and the 343 partnership is lending some Master Chief flavor to their options. Beginning sometime in 2019, those browsing the Limbitless selections will be able to select a prosthetic modeled after Master Chief’s Mk. VI armor. A second “multiplayer” variant will let them select the same model with their own color customization.

    “One of our core missions here at the studio is to ‘inspire heroes and deliver wonder,’” the blog reads. “Normally, this is most often and understandably applied to the nature of making games… There are, however, times where opportunities to inspire heroes and deliver wonder present themselves outside the scope of game code, cutscene scripts, or sandbox balancing.” The prosthetics are said to be offered to “young heroes who routinely and triumphantly beat the odds.”

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    The most recent Halo game news we’ve heard was Halo Infinite, which debuted at E3 2018 but without many details. Since then 343 Industries has been dripping out news slowly, regarding the game as a service and Master Chief’s new look. 343 head Bonnie Ross was recently announced as the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences 2018 Hall of Fame recipient.

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  • Get This Free PC Game Before The Price Goes Back Up

    Get This Free PC Game Before The Price Goes Back Up

    Getting new games is great, but paying for them is generally less fun. Between now and December 22, you can cut out the “less fun” part and get the Windows PC game Anno 1602: Creation of a New World (or Anno 1602 AD, as it was known in the US) for free from Ubisoft right here. Additionally, you can sign up to take part in a closed beta for the upcoming game Anno 1800. The beta will run January 31-February 4.

    To get your free game, just head to the giveaway page, click the link, and sign in or create an Ubisoft account. Once you do that, the game is added to your Uplay library, where it’s yours to keep and play forever.

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    Anno 1602: Creation of a New World launched back in 1998. It puts you on a ship en route for a new land, where you’ll build a settlement, trade with the natives, and start an army to defend your growing town. Five sequels and numerous spinoffs have come out over the years, with Anno 1800 set for release on February 26, 2019. The original game is currently free to celebrate the series’ 20th anniversary.

    In GameSpot’s Anno 1602 review, Bruce Grey wrote, “While it can’t boast innovative design or unusual gameplay, 1602 A.D. has a peculiar charm all its own. The game captures the feel of the historical period very well and carries you along without the extreme highs and lows that characterize more fast-paced and violent games. Those who prefer to play action-packed computer games will be disappointed by 1602 A.D., but if you’re looking for a more relaxing game, you’ll find a pleasant diversion in this engaging colony builder.”

    If that sounds like your kind of game, make sure to grab your free copy before it goes back up to regular price on December 22.

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  • Operation Absolute Zero Brings a New Kind of Cold War to Black Ops 4

    Operation Absolute Zero Brings a New Kind of Cold War to Black Ops 4

    Hello, Xbox fans! Call of Duty: Black Ops 4’s Operation Absolute Zero starts December 18. This second free season of content introduces a new Specialist to the line-up, along with tons of gameplay and customization items. In Blackout, winter has arrived, but the action heats up with a brand-new destination and a turret-mounted vehicle. But, first let’s meet our newest Specialist that’s scripted for disruption…

    New Specialist: Zero

    Meet Leni Vogel, callsign “Zero.” She’s a self-taught electronic security expert with a penchant for countermeasures and an arsenal of technology-crippling hacks. Zero’s Special Issue Equipment, the Disruptor, does a number on enemy tech: this tactical EMP grenade zeroes out equipment and disrupts the enemy’s heads-up display.

    Blackout Updates

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Operation Zero

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Operation Zero

    Drop into Blackout’s newest destination: Hijacked. This Black Ops II luxury yacht is anchored just off the coast, ready to board. While exploring what’s on deck, clear the craft of enemies and gear up for the final circle. Navigate this upscale locale from bow to stern for loot, nostalgia and maybe a few surprises as well.

    There’s a new vehicle you can pick up and drive in Blackout – the ARAV. Armored and equipped with a turret-mounted machine gun for maximum suppression, this lethal hunk of mobile devastation can plow through stoutly defended enemy positions and take a good amount of damage in the process. Find Blackout’s newest vehicle and motor through the map with armored confidence.

    Winter has come to Blackout for a limited time and left behind a dusting of snow in the mountains and seasonal décor across the landscape so you can loot with cheer. This holiday upgrade isn’t purely decorative. You’ll find piles of snowballs throughout Blackout that you’re free to pick up and throw at unsuspecting foes with abandon. Each snowball deals a small amount of damage that makes for a festive, freezing final blow to a downed opponent. Look out for these updates on December 20.

    New Black Market Gear

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Operation Zero

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 - Operation Zero

    Operation Absolute Zero revamps the Black Market with tons of new items available for all players to unlock throughout the season, including new weapons, Blackout characters, epic outfits, Mastercraft camos, and more. Plus, a limited-time holiday Special Event stream kicks off on December 20, offering festive customization items to don on your character. ‘Tis the season!

    A few new weapons join the Black Ops 4 lineup: the SWAT RFT is a well-rounded assault rifle that deals reliable damage and never lets you down in a fight, and the Daemon 3XB is a fast burst-firing SMG to take down enemies in quick succession. You can also take a festive stab at the opposition with the Secret Santa melee weapon. If you’re looking for new Blackout characters, you can’t go wrong dropping into those zombie-infested hot spots with the Original slayers of the undead, Ultimis Nikolai and Dempsey.

    Step into battle ready to freeze out the competition with new weapons, characters, Mastercraft guns, epic outfits and more.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Operation Absolute Zero is live now on Xbox One, and it’s a festive Winter celebration to close out 2018 and carry us into the new year. Bundle up and dive into the cool, digitized warfare of Operation Absolute Zero.

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    New Preview Alpha Update – 12/19/2018
    New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Update – 12/19/2018
    New Preview Beta Update – 12/19/2018

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  • New Preview Alpha Update – 12/19/2018

    Starting at 2:00 p.m. PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Alpha will begin receiving a new 1902 Xbox One system update (181217-2102). The 1902 build is a new release of the recovery building upon the latest 1811 build plus new bug fixes. Read on for more about the fixes and known issues in the latest 1902 system update.

    Fixes:

     

     

    Cortana

    • Fixed an issue where Cortana sometimes does not respond to commands

    Console

    • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the console to crash unexpectedly.

     

    Known Issues:

     

     

    Audio

    • We are tracking audio issues in which some games have audio that cuts in and out
    • Audio settings reverting to a previous settings after taking an update. Workaround is to please turn on your Audio Receiver prior to turning your Xbox One and the settings will not revert.

     Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

     

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    Operation Absolute Zero Brings a New Kind of Cold War to Black Ops 4
    New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Update – 12/19/2018
    New Preview Beta Update – 12/19/2018

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  • New Preview Alpha Skip Ahead Update – 12/19/2018

    Starting at 4:00 pm PDT today, members of the Xbox One Preview Skip Ahead will begin receiving the latest 1904 Xbox One system update (rs_xbox_dev_flight.181217.2000). Read on for more about the latest and greatest fixes and known issues in this 1904 system update.  This build has the same features as newest 1811 and fixes in 1902 plus more to be announced over the coming months!

    Fixes:

     

     

    Console

    • Fixed an issue that sometimes caused the console to crash unexpectedly.

    Dashboard

    • Fixed an issue where the dashboard tiles may appear blanks sometimes.

    Cortana

    • Fixed an issue where Cortana sometimes does not respond to commands

     

    Known Issues:

     

     

    Audio

    • We are tracking audio issues in which some games have audio that cuts in and out
    • Audio settings reverting to a previous settings after taking an update. Workaround is to please turn on your Audio Receiver prior to turning your Xbox One and the settings will not revert.

     Profile Color

    • Sometimes users may encounter the incorrect Profile color when powering on the console.

     

    See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire

    Related:
    Operation Absolute Zero Brings a New Kind of Cold War to Black Ops 4
    New Preview Alpha Update – 12/19/2018
    New Preview Beta Update – 12/19/2018

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