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  • Review: Subnautica – An Excellent Underwater Survival Game

    Awe-inspiring as far as the eye can sea.

    Fear of the ocean is hardly an uncommon affliction. The disconcerting tension as you bob, completely vulnerable on the sea’s surface. Calming ripples of salty water lapping against your arms as you battle to remain afloat, all the while blissfully unaware of the strange horrors that lurk in the murky depths beneath your flailing feet. After substantial time in early access/game preview stages across Steam and Xbox One, Unknown Worlds Entertainment brings to life this writhing fear once more as Subnautica finally wades its way over to PlayStation 4.

    Subnautica’s survival adventure antics take place on an alien planet made up entirely of ocean after your spaceship The Aurora crash lands there. As the lone survivor, you must channel the Bear Grylls within you and endure the myriad of dangers that prowl beneath the waves. Although you have the liberty to explore at your leisure, a story is present that’ll see you return to the Aurora’s flaming wreck and uncover the many secrets of the bizarre alien underwater world as you fight to return to Earth. Subnautica really prides itself on its ability to have you constantly on edge as the consuming fear of the unknown eats away at you, leaving you weary and reluctant to journey out. However, the developer does attempt to balance the scales, showcasing the tranquillity of the ocean through its more luscious environments and intriguing eco-systems.

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  • Latest Kingdom Hearts III Trailer Releases a Day Early

    Final battle.

    Following on from some pretty big leaks over the last few days, it seems Square Enix isn’t taking any more chances. The latest trailer for Kingdom Hearts III was due to release tomorrow, but the publisher has posted it today instead.

    It’s another decent trailer for the highly anticipated RPG, with a montage of footage taken from various Disney worlds. The game is finally out at the end of next month, after a very prolonged development period. Are you excited to finally play Kingdom Hearts III in January? Let us know your thoughts below, and watch out for spoilers.

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  • Random: Here's What Mario Would Sound Like If He Was In Sonic's World

    When worlds collide.

    If you love Japanese video game music, you might be a fan of Yuzo Koshiro. Arguably the greatest video game composer of all-time, his music has been featured in multiple titles including Streets of Rage and more recently Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

    In a post on Twitter, Koshiro decided to create a track based on the idea of Mario in Sonic’s game world. This was the result:

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  • Isabelle And Villager Glitch Discovered In Smash Bros. Ultimate Breaks The Game

    Catch this.

    Last week, version 1.2.0 of Super Smash Bros. Ultimate went live. The latest update was mostly a bunch of technical tweaks in the form of fixes and adjustments. With the fanbase continually working around the clock to uncover what else has changed, a player who is part of the Smash Bros. Reddit community has now stumbled upon a glitch described as game-breaking.

    It’s not as lethal as it sounds, but it will disrupt your fight, sending you right back to the Switch HOME Menu. If you play a game of catch with Villager and Isabelle in Smash mode with another player, it will result in a system soft crash. Take a look at the GameXplain video above for the full demonstration.

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  • Villains Win Super Smash Bros. Inspired Splatfest In Splatoon 2

    Evil rules.

    The latest Splatoon 2 Splatfest joined in on the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate celebrations by asking players to side with heroes or villains. Now that the event is officially over, the results have been tallied up.

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  • Rumour: DLC Fighter For Smash Bros. Ultimate Leaked On Japanese Textboard

    The salt is on standby.

    Since the reveal Joker from Persona 5 would be the first of five DLC fighters joining the cast in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, there’s been much speculation about who the remaining four characters could be.

    According to a reported “leak” originating on the Japanese textboard 5channel, one of these extra fighters is Erdrick from Square Enix’s insanely popular and long-running Dragon Quest series. The character is depicted as a recurring legendary hero who wields a sword and is skilled with many other weapons. Here’s the full translation from Persona Central:

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  • Two Puyo Puyo Games Are Being Added To The Sega AGES Line

    Online support included.

    If you’ve been craving affordably priced puzzle titles on the Switch, the latest games announced for the Sega AGES line might be exactly what you need. At the Puyo Puyo Championship December 2018 Tournament, Sega revealed Puyo Puyo and its sequel Puyo Puyo Tsū (Puyo Puyo 2) would be added to the retro-inspired series on Nintendo’s hybrid platform.

    Both games are based on the arcade versions and will feature online support. Much like other titles in the Sega AGES line, you can expect additional modern features to be included that enhance the experience. Apart from this, there’s no other information about what else to expect from these classic puzzle games and no word on when each one will be released, either.

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  • New Street Fighter 5 Character Revealed

    It appears one of the Street Fighter V announcements coming at the Capcom Cup event today has leaked ahead of time. An image of a brand-new character named Kage has appeared online; you can check out the image below from Twitter user @DaFeetLee.

    EventHubs reports that Kage started appearing in Street Fighter V’s character-select menu when you apply a new update that some people are getting already. An image of a darkened character appears in the character-select menu, and hovering over it reveals his name. Kage looks quite evil, with spiky black hair, red eyes, fangs, and horns.

    KAGE #PS4share pic.twitter.com/FKcDb1OH3K

    — DaFeetLee (@DaFeetLee) December 17, 2018

    The Capcom Cup 2018 professional gaming event is taking place right now, and you can follow along with the action here on Twitch.

    It is rumoured that there may be multiple new character announcements pegged for the end of the event, so keep checking back with GameSpot for the latest.

    In other Street Fighter V news, the game recently introduced advertisements on loading screens and other places that are toggled on by default. You can turn them off, but some people are still unhappy about it.

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  • Give the Gift of Thrills with $100 Off Xbox One Consoles

    This holiday season, give the gift of thrills to your loved ones with Xbox One so they can join in on Holiday fun, or to jump into gaming yourself.  And to make that a bit easier on the wallet, for a limited time we’re offering our deepest discounts on Xbox One bundles.

    Starting today, save $100 on any Xbox One bundle, including Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console, and Xbox One S, the best value in gaming and entertainment this Holiday. And there’s no shortage of amazing bundles to choose from at a participating retailer near you.

    Join the worldwide Fortnite phenomenon with $100 off the Xbox One S Fortnite Bundle and get ready to battle to be the last one standing. This bundle includes a full-game download of Fortnite Battle Royale plus the Eon cosmetic set download and 2,000 V-bucks. Fortnite Battle Royale is the 100-player PVP mode where you fight to the end. Build and destroy environments and join intense PVP combat on Xbox Live, the fastest, most reliable gaming network

    Or enter mankind’s greatest conflict: World War II. Join the ranks with a full-game download of Battlefield V Deluxe Edition containing paratrooper apparel for your Company of soldiers, special assignments, and weekly Airlifts. Plus, enjoy an outstanding Battlefield experience with full-game downloads of Battlefield 1943, Battlefield 1 Revolution, and one-month of EA Access.

    For those of you looking for the ultimate experience with true 4K gaming, smoother gameplay, and faster load times, save $100 on Xbox One X, the world’s most powerful console. Choose from the Xbox One X Fallout 76 bundle where you can experience the largest, most dynamic world ever created in the legendary Fallout universe; or join the ranks on the unique Xbox One X Gold Rush special edition console with full-game downloads of Battlefield V Deluxe Edition, Battlefield 1943, and Battlefield 1 Revolution, one month of EA Access, plus a matching wireless controller.

    This Holiday during this limited time promotion is the best time to get into gaming or to give the thrills of gaming with Xbox One. Enjoy 100 games right out of the box with Xbox Game Pass, and access all your favorite entertainment through apps like YouTube, Netflix, and more. Watch 4K Blu-ray movies and stream 4K video on both Xbox One consoles and experience immersive true 4K gaming on Xbox One X—the world’s most powerful console. Whether you’re playing games, watching your favorite shows or streaming gameplay, Xbox One delivers brilliant graphics with HDR technology, premium audio, and the fastest, most reliable gaming network.  Visit Xbox.com to find the perfect console for you or a loved one!

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    This Week on Xbox: December 14, 2018

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  • Pokemon Go Dev Could Be Worth $3.9 Billion After New Funding – Report

    Pokemon Go developer Niantic Labs began its life as a Google subsidiary, but the company spun out in 2015, and reached a new stratosphere of success with the launch of Pokemon Go in July 2016. The San Francisco-based developer is growing still, with a new report claiming the company is working to secure a $200 million round of funding.

    According to The Wall Street Journal‘s sources, the further $200 million would raise the company’s total valuation to $3.9 billion. The latest round of funding is expected to be led by venture capital firm IVP, with more money coming from Samsung and aXiomatic Gaming.

    There is no word on what the rumoured round of $200 million in funding would go toward at Niantic, but the studio has a new Harry Potter game in the works, in addition to ongoing support for Pokemon Go. The WSJ report says Niantic could be working on games for “other franchises,” but none were named.

    Niantic’s new Harry Potter game, Wizards Unite, was initially expected to launch in 2018 but it was later delayed to 2019. Not much is known about the game, but it’s said to use a similar augmented reality set-up that Niantic struck gold with for Pokemon Go.

    Pokemon Go is free, and it makes money through in-game microtransactions. While the game might not be as popular as it once was, it still makes a lot of money. In November, the game pulled in $80 million worldwide from its microtransactions on iOS and Android, according to a report from SensorTower.

    In other news, Pokemon Go’s latest winter event kicks off this week. Among other things, it lets you earn bonuses, hatch Eggs more easily, and encounter Pokemon from the Sinnoh region. You can learn more about the event in our coverage here.

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