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  • Command & Conquer is getting remastered with the help of original developers

    Following news in October that Command & Conquer remasters could be coming to PC, EA has revealed more information on its plans to revive the classic real time strategy (RTS) games, including the exciting announcement that it is working with members of the original Command & Conquer development team.

    The announcement came from EA producer Jim Vessella on Reddit, where he confirmed that EA is partnering with Petroglyph Games to develop the Command & Conquer remastered games. According to Vessella, “Petroglyph Games includes many of the original developers from Westwood Studios, and some of the most influential members of the original Command & Conquer development team from 1995.”

    That team includes Joe Bostic, who’s credited as the co-creator of Command & Conquer, and was lead programmer on Tiberian Dawn and Red Alert, the two games that EA has announced will be remastered.

    Steve Tall, Ted Morris and Mike Legg are all Command & Conquer veterans who will also be working on the remasters. This is encouraging news, as it means the remastered games will be as true to the spirit of the originals as possible, while updating the titles with new 4K graphics.

    EA, which acquired the Command & Conquer licence from original developer Westwood Studios, has been accused in the past of missing the point (and magic) with its recent Command & Conquer games.

    As Vessella explains, “I was able to brainstorm ‘C&C feel’ with Joe, reminisce about the jukebox with Mike, and gab with Steve about whether we should fix the Tib Dawn Harvester AI. Getting to chat C&C with the original developers has been one of the highlights of my gamer journey.”

    Included games

    Vessella’s post on Reddit confirms that Command & Conquer: Tiberian Dawn, the original Command & Conquer game, and its sequel Command & Conquer: Red Alert will be the two classic games getting the remastered treatment.

    It’s also confirmed that the classic expansion packs for the games (Covert Ops, Counterstrike, and Aftermath) will also be included at no extra cost, with Vessella uttering the magic words “without microtransactions”.

    This has all made us even more excited to see these genre-defining games remastered, and as you can see from the video below, the team are just as excited about returning to Command & Conquer as we are.

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  • Harry Potter: Wizards Unite release date, news and rumors

    Harry Potter: Wizards Unite release date, news and rumors

    We first discovered a Harry Potter RPG was in the works when Redditor VapeThis Bro leaked footage of the game, claiming he was shown it as part of market research. Although the footage was quickly removed by Warner Bros, it was up long enough for fans to identify Hogwarts, various creatures and a character creator. 

    Pokemon Go developer Niantic later confirmed in a tweet that the title of the official Harry Potter RPG is Harry Potter: Wizards Unite and the game will release in 2019.

    We’ve gathered all the news and rumors about the leaked Harry Potter RPG in this handy guide. Here’s everything you need to know.

    Cut to the chase

    • What is it? A RPG title based on the Harry potter franchise
    • When can I play it? 2019
    • What can I play it on? We’re hoping PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, but Niantic being involves suggest it could be a mobile game

     Harry Potter: Wizards Unite release date

    Niantic has confirmed Harry Potter: Wizards unite will release in 2019.

    How to enlist

    You can enlist for Harry Potter: Wizards Unite now through the game’s official website. Simply fill in your date of birth and email address, and the Ministry promises to keep you updated on the “unfolding calamity”.

    Harry Potter: Wizards Unite news

    Story

    The game’s official website gives us a details of the overarching narrative:

    “Please resist the urge to panic. Traces of magic are appearing across the Muggle world without warning and in a rather chaotic manner. We worry it is only a matter of time before even the most incurious Muggles catch wind of it. We call on all witches and wizards to help contain the Calamity or risk the worst of times since You Know Who. Brush up on your spells, get your wand ready, and enlist immediately.”

     Harry Potter: Wizards Unite rumors

    Harry Potter Magic Awakened

    BBC reporter Lizo Mzimba tweeted about his knowledge of the project, revealing the mysterious RPG may be called Harry Potter Magic Awakened. However, other titles including Magic Forever are in the mix. He also hinted other Harry Potter titles could be on the way.

    Dark or light

    According to a description with accompanied the leaked footage, you will be able to choose from eight character classes and align yourself with either good or evil.

    Not developed by Rocksteady

    Following the leaked footage, fans speculated the project may be in development by British studio Rocksteady Games – who are also owned by Warner Bros. However a source in Rocksteady confirmed to Eurogamer that this is not the case.

    What would we like to see?

    Classes

    A lot of Harry Potter fans (including ourselves) just want to role-play as a Hogwarts student – warts and all. That means attending classes with the quirky professors and aiming to ace your OWLS. However, this game doesn’t look like it’ll be that, instead focusing on adventure.

    A brand new story

    Although not all fans will agree, it would be be nice to move away from the characters of Harry, Hermione and Ron and instead focus on brand new characters with a different story. Currently we don’t know if Harry and pals will play a part in the RPG or what size of role that will be. 

    Houses

    A Hogwarts experience is not legit until you’re sorted into your house by the sorting hat. It would be a real oversight not to include this, and hopefully your house will affect how the story unfolds.

    An interactive, open-world Hogwarts

    We’re reaching a bit, but a living and breathing Hogwarts to explore would be bliss. It would essentially allow fans to inhabit the world they’ve read about and watched in the films.

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  • SteelSeries Siberia 800: should I buy this gaming headset?

    Although Steelseries has since moved on from its the Siberia line of gaming headsets  to the newer Arctis line, the premium Siberia 800 isn’t exactly out of date. In fact, it may still hold decent value for serious gamers who want to use one pair of headphones for all their different gaming platforms – and you might just see a deal for it during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.

    The Siberia 800 is a wireless gaming headset that connects using a reliable 2.4GHz connection, so you won’t have to worry about latency, poor signal, or reduced audio quality. It also supports wired connections if you’re on the go, or for certain scenarios that might require it (more on this soon).

    What you’re getting

    The Siberia 800 headset has an aesthetic that doesn’t come across as incredibly “gamery,” even if it still says Steelseries on the earcup. The construction is plastic, which is unfortunate for a premium headset, but the headband and ear cups are padded with thick cushions for ample comfort. 

    A highly flexible microphone slots into one earcup, making it easy to position when needed and tuck away when not in use. You also get the wireless base station, which can connect to a PC via USB (and support Dolby 7.1 Surround audio) and to PS4 or Xbox One consoles with an optical cable. 

    It also has 3.5mm audio-in and audio-out. Plus, a battery charging dock will let you charge one battery while using the other one in your headset.

    The headset itself can also plug directly into sound devices for wired audio. And, there’s even an audio-out port on the headset that allows you to share what you’re hearing with a second pair of headphones. 

    So, what’s not to love?

    The issue here is what the Siberia 800 is up against. The Arctis Pro Wireless is largely superior, but also costs a fair bit more thanks to discounted prices on the Siberia 800. However, step down to the Arctis 7, and you get a serious competitor at at a price point well below the Siberia 800.

    The Arctis 7 gaming headset offers wireless audio on the PC and PS4 using a USB port and a 2.4GHz connection. It lacks wireless support for the Xbox One, but can you connect it to an Xbox One controller with the included 3.5mm headphone cable. For single-player games, the Siberia 800 has the edge here, but to use voice chat in online Xbox One games, you’ll be wiring the Siberia 800 headset to an Xbox One controller as well.

    So what else is different? The Arctis 7 uses DTS Headphone: X v2.0 for surround sound while the Siberia 800 has Dolby 7.1 Surround Sound. Both codecs deliver surround sound on PC, but DSS 7.1 is known for its distinguishable sound channels and DTS for its better balance. 

    Other than that, the only notable downgrade is that the Arctis 7 doesn’t come with a pair of swappable batteries that allow you to keep one charging while you’re using the other.

    The Arctis 7 does benefit from a renewed design that feature a light metal headband with a ski-strap style suspension system that evenly distributes weight. You also get a dial on the headphone dedicate for adjusting the balance of game and team chat audio

    Should you buy it?

    With the Arctis 7 on the market, we really don’t see much reason to go ahead with the Siberia 800. The Arctis 7 offers plenty similar, and improves on the Siberia 800 in a few ways. All that, and it comes in at a price well below even the best Siberia 800 discount prices.

    That said, if you want the ability to connect the wireless base station to multiple platforms in your entertainment console at the same time, the Arctis 7 isn’t up to the task. In that case, you’ll likely be force to pick between the Arctis Pro Wireless and the Siberia 800. In this case, you can save yourself some money going with the older Siberia (though you’ll lose out on the Arctis Pro Wireless’s addition of Bluetooth into the mix).

    Of course, if you do start eyeing the Arctis 7 as a worthy alternative to the Siberia 800, it may be worth also considering the Astro A20 headset.

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  • PQube Drops PS Vita Support To Focus On Switch Development

    Moving on.

    During a recent Twitch live stream, UK-based video game publisher PQube revealed it would be dropping support for the PS Vita to focus on Nintendo Switch development. The team apparently joked Sony didn’t “like PS Vita games” anymore and said the handheld device was comparable to a bird that was unable to fly.

    Nintendo Switch is standing up with a sniper rifle while the PS Vita is a gentle bird that can’t fly.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Reggie Says Metroid Prime 4 Is Well Into Development

    No word on a release date.

    We know Nintendo of America President and COO Reggie Fils-Aimé is excited about Metroid Prime 4. He’s been recently spotted wearing appropriately-themed t-shirts and right now he’s even training up with the new Super Smash Bros. Ultimate fighter Ridley. So, what’s the current status on Metroid Prime 4?

    During a recent chat with Mashable, Reggie remained tight-lipped about a possible release date but provided some hints by discussing Nintendo’s approach to its release schedule. If it wasn’t already evident, it’s all about selling big games during key seasons of the year as well as spacing out these releases in a timely manner to sustain interest.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Former Xbox Exclusive Ms. Splosion Man Blasts Onto Switch eShop Next Week

    Freedom at last.

    The former Xbox Live Arcade exclusive Ms. Splosion Man is seemingly making the Switch on 22nd November. Originally published by Microsoft in 2011, Twisted Pixel – the developer behind this critically-praised platformer – has since become independent, allowing its once limited release to roam free. This news stems from European and Australian eShop listings.

    Ms. Splosion Man is the sequel to ‘Splosion Man, which was first released on the XBLA in 2009. The second game takes place right after a freak accident in a lab. You take control of Ms. Splosion Man as the character ventures outside for the first time.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Here's Your First Look At Pokémon GO Dev Niantic’s Upcoming Harry Potter AR Game

    Accio trailer!

    Last year, Niantic – the development team behind Pokémon Go – announced it would be partnering with Warner Bros. to create a brand new augmented reality mobile game – Harry Potter: Wizards Unite.

    Since then, it’s been deathly quiet, with virtually no news around the upcoming mobile title. However, a (brief) new teaser trailer was finally released today, showing a hint of what we can expect to see next year.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Blazing Chrome Will Bring Its Classic Arcade Side-Scrolling Action To Switch Early Next Year

    Co-op mode supported.

    Publisher The Arcade Crew and developer Joymasher have revealed that Blazing Chrome will be running and gunning its way to Switch early next year.

    This retro-inspired co-op battle to save Earth has been treated to a new gameplay clip (up above), giving us a glimpse of the devastated environments awaiting players ready to fight for a brighter, less mechanically-dominated future. You’ll need a steady aim for this one as you work your way through a war zone, utilising tide-changing power-ups, powerful exosuits, and an arsenal of futuristic weaponry to stay alive on the battlefield.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Random: Detective Pikachu's German Voice Is Creeping People Out, And For Good Reason

    “Pika pika”.

    If you’ve finally managed to contain your excitement after seeing the Pokémon Detective Pikachu movie trailer reveal the other day, then we’re very sorry to thrust it back into your eyeballs for another experience you won’t forget in a hurry. Today, friends, we’re going to meet the German version of Detective Pikachu, and then probably put him right back where we found him.

    You may remember a scene where Pikachu, with his new-found friend Tim, talk to some people in the middle of a busy street (you can see the original English trailer here if you missed it). While Tim can hear Pikachu’s ‘human’ voice, portrayed by Ryan Reynolds, the other characters in the film hear Pikachu anime voice actress Ikue Otani’s iconic “Pika Pika” sounds instead.

    Read the full article on nintendolife.com

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  • Destiny 2 Wanted: Eye In The Dark — Spider Bounty Guide

    The Spider has painted a new target on an escapee of the Prison of Elders with the latest Destiny 2 weekly reset. With the new round of bounties comes Wanted: Eye In The Dark, a wanted target players haven’t hunted before. It’s a powerful Hive Shrieker hiding in one of the deep places of the Hellas Basin on Mars. You’ll need some strong weapons to bring it down, as well as the resiliency to fight off a whole horde of Hive minions. Here’s where to find it, and how to take it down to earn a piece of Powerful gear.

    Like all of the Wanted Spider bounties, this one will run you five Ghost Fragments, which you can earn from completing public events, bounties, and patrols on the Tangled Shore. Purchase it, and you’ll unlock a new Adventure on Mars. Load into the Glacial Drift area, then head up north along the eastern edge of the map to reach the Ma’adim Subterrane Lost Sector to start the Adventure.

    Delve into the cave and you’ll find Cabal fighting Hive throughout the area. Clear the path until you get to the back of the Lost Sector, where you’ll find the Eye In The Dark hovering over you, closed up. You’ll soon find that the Shrieker is invulnerable to your attacks–the only way to hurt it when it is opened is to have the “Wormcursed” buff active, which lets you dish out the damage for 15 seconds.

    To get the buff, look for special Wormcursed Thralls, which are glowing Cursed Thralls, hanging around the battlefield. These guys carry orange life bars and are therefore a bit tough to kill, so watch out they don’t explode and take you down. Once they pop, they’ll spray green goo all over the area. You can catch some from the explosion or walk through it to get it on you, which will give you the buff. As soon as you’ve got it, turn your attention to blasting away at the Eye.

    Doing a certain amount of damage will cause the Eye In The Dark to clam up again, forcing you to fight a whole bunch of Hive enemies that stream into the area. Try to keep moving so you don’t get overwhelmed, and watch your six, as enemies will enter behind you along the path you took to reach the Eye. Clearing out all the enemies will cause the Eye to open again, and you’ll need to repeat the process of killing a Womrcursed Thrall to get the buff.

    If you’re at a high level and have strong weapons like Sleeper Simulant, you should be able to take down the Eye on that second buff. Crowd control supers are really helpful here, since the Hive can be overwhelming, as is anything that does powerful direct damage to the Eye, like sniper rifles or linear fusion rifles. Heavy weapons are good for the Eye, while assault rifles and other fast-firing weapons will be good for fighting the Hive that protect it.

    Killing the Eye will complete the bounty and net you your Powerful gear drop, which is the gear in Destiny 2 that will push you toward the Power level cap of 600. To continue the climb, focus on Daily and Weekly challenges, as well as the Ascendant Challenge in the Dreaming City.

    You might also want to check out the Iron Banner Crucible event, which is back with this week’s reset. Battling in the Crucible will earn you increased Valor and Glory ranks, plus the opportunity to complete Iron Banner bounties, all of which are good for Powerful gear drops. And don’t forget that this week marks the final step in the Murder Mystery quest to unlock a new Exotic weapon, the heavy machine gun Thunderlord from the original Destiny.

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