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  • Pikachu Is On The Case In The First Trailer For The Detective Pikachu Movie

    Pikachu Is On The Case In The First Trailer For The Detective Pikachu Movie

    Warner Bros. Pictures released the first trailer for Pokémon: Detective Pikachu, the live-action film adaptation of the 3DS game Detective Pikachu. The story is set in Ryme City, a crowded metropolis where Pokémon and humans live together, and centers around Tim Goodman whose legendary detective father has mysteriously disappeared.

    The trailer shows off the pivotal scene where Tim first meets and understands a Pikachu that has broken into his house in the middle of the night. Ryan Reynolds’ voice coming out of the well-known Pokémon sets the humorous tone for the rest of the video. 

    Detective Pikachu for the 3DS received middling reviews when it came out in Europe and America back in March. Game Informer’s Ben Reeves called it “a bit too elementary” in his review. However, the game’s lukewarm reception didn’t hinder fans’ curiosity about the movie. The film maker even reveal the logo during the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Pokémon World Championships

    Pokémon: Detective Pikachu will be coming to theaters May 11. If you’re interested in seeing more, a leak from earlier this year shows a little bit more of what is behind the curtain. 

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  • Echo Combat Releases On Thursday

    Echo Combat Releases On Thursday

    Echo Combat, the zero-gravity multiplayer shooter from Ready at Dawn, is releasing this week for Oculus Rift. The multiplayer shooter is a companion of sorts to the zero-gravity narrative game, Lone Echo. Getting it is a little tricky, but here are some instructions:

    If you already own Echo VR, you can purchase the Echo Combat DLC on the Echo VR Oculus Store page. Echo VR players can also log in to Echo VR and purchase Echo Combat from the Main Menu or in the Echo VR lobby at any of the Matchmaking Terminals or Customization Terminals, confirm your purchase in headset, and you’re ready to take off into zero-g glory.

    We played the game at E3 2018, and were impressed. Navigation in VR is always tricky, but the team at Ready at Dawn are really onto something with its zero-g movement system.

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  • Report: Valve Working On Its Own VR Headset, May Include A Half-Life VR Title

    Report: Valve Working On Its Own VR Headset, May Include A Half-Life VR Title

    VR website UploadVR has confirmed with multiple sources that a previous imgur asset leak indeed shows prototypes of an upcoming Valve VR headset separate from the current Vive initiative with partner company HTC.

    The device may come with a Half-Life VR title that could be a prequel as well as two Knuckles motion controllers. The unnamed unit also supports a 135° field of view with “roughly the same angular resolution as the current HTC Vive.”

    That Valve is striking out on with its own VR headset is not surprising given the resources the company has devoted to the technology including its SteamVR platform and upcoming titles.

    [Source: UploadVR, imgur]

     

    How are people going to like the next Half-Life title being a VR one? Nevermind, I think I already know…

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  • Battlefield 1 Players Cease Fire To Observe 100th Anniversary Of WWI

    Battlefield 1 Players Cease Fire To Observe 100th Anniversary Of WWI

    With today marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, players in Battlefield 1 briefly stopped shooting one another, at their 11 a.m. local time in Melbourne, to observe the armistice. 

    11 a.m. on November 11 is when Veterans Day ceremonies have a two-minute moment of silence. While not everyone complied in-game, most did. It’s really neat to see a group of players have a moment of silence in a video game.

    The cease fire was captured on video and posted on Reddit. EA DICE’s Jan David Hassel took note of it on Twitter, which you can view below (the video is in the tweet as well).

    “This is the 100 Year Anniversary of the End of WW1. On the 11th Hour we stopped fighting.”

    Battlefield 1 players stop shooting each other to commemorate the end of World War 1.https://t.co/bvYTAzK2vE

    — Jan David Hassel (@JanDavidHassel) November 11, 2018

    World War 1 is Battlefield 1’s setting, and the war lasted from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918. 

    [Source: Reddit]

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  • Desert Child, a Sci-Fi Racing RPG, Gets a Bizarre PS4 Trailer

    Out next month.

    If you think the constant barrage of blockbuster games is getting too much, consider the indie side of things. Smaller scale games are released all the time, and this time of year, they’re unlikely to get much of a look-in — so it’s nice to see Sony still promoting them via the PlayStation Blog. The latest is Desert Child, and as you can see from the above trailer, it doesn’t take itself very seriously.

    It’s an RPG starring a hoverbike racer who’ll take on any old job to get a bit of cash together. From competing in races to delivering pizza, he’ll do anything it takes to achieve his ultimate goal: get to Mars to compete in the Grand Prix. The premise is intriguing at least, and it sounds like the races themselves will be timed to the hip-hop soundtrack, which is pretty neat.

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  • The Monster Hunter Movie Looks Exactly Like the Monster Hunter You Know and Love

    Tango yankee.

    And to think we were worried about the Monster Hunter movie. New on-set images have appeared across the ‘net, and it looks absolutely fine. As you can see from the pictures, the film’s on course to being a faithful recreation of the video game series, right down to the UN soldiers, armoured vehicles, and automatic weapons.

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  • Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Vegeta, and Golden Frieza Join Jump Force

    Super.

    Given the popularity of Dragon Ball Super, it seemed inevitable that Jump Force would feature some kind of nod to Dragon Ball‘s super successful rebirth — and here it is. Bandai Namco has revealed that Super Saiyan Blue Goku, Super Saiyan Blue Vegeta, and Golden Frieza will all be playable in the anime crossover fighter. You can see them all in action via the gameplay trailer that we’ve embedded above.

    Will you be joining the fray as any of these newly announced characters? Go beyond Super Saiyan in the comments section below.

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  • Deals: Sony Outlines Black Friday 2018 Offers on PS4 and PSVR Bundles, Accessories

    Sale season.

    Black Friday is on the approach, and like some North American retailers, Sony has announced the discounts it’ll be providing for a select range of PlayStation products. We already know about some of these, but it’s worth going through it all to stay up to date.

    The headline offer once again is a PS4 1TB console bundle including the cracking Marvel’s Spider-Man for $199. PlayStation VR bundles can be found for $199 too, and they usually include games like Astro Bot Rescue Mission, Moss, or Superhot VR — all top notch VR titles.

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  • Round Up: Spyro: Reignited Trilogy Reviews Are Hot, Hot, Hot

    Fire.

    The Spyro: Reignited Trilogy reviews are coming in hot, and things are looking good for the little purple dragon. The game’s being praised for its silky smooth controls, lush visuals, and faithful recreation of the original Spyro trilogy. Right now, it sounds like Activision’s got another hit of Crash Bandicoot N. Sane Trilogy proportions on its hands.

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  • The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and deals in November 2018

    The best Nintendo Switch prices, bundles and deals in November 2018

    The kids may be back at school, but that doesn’t mean your home wouldn’t benefit from a great Nintendo Switch bundle deal especially as the weather starts to sour. You might find yourself shooing the kids outside so you can have a go instead though!

    We’re listing all of the best Switch deals right here and we’ll be on the lookout for the best bundles with extra games, controllers and other accessories. We’ve just added a whole new batch with updated games like Pokémon Let’s Go, Pikachu/Eevee and Super Smash Bros Ultimate. Keep scrolling past the bundles on this page and we’ll show you prices on extra controllers and memory cards too. If you want to play online multiplayer and get other benefits like free games you’ll want to pick up a Nintendo Switch Online subscription deal too.

    In the UK you can find plenty with the best Nintendo Switch games like Super Mario Odyssey, Zelda: Breath of the Wild, Mario Kart 8: Deluxe and more all with a decent discount too.

    You’ll find all the best Nintendo Switch bundles from reliable retailers below. We’ve also rounded up the best prices for extra Joy-Con controllers, Pro controllers and even some cheap Nintendo Switch memory cards.

    If you’re waiting for more games to arrive first, get your Ninty dose fixed with a cheap 3DS deal. We have a dedicated page of Switch deals for our Australian readers too.

    The latest Nintendo Switch deals

    Want to know where to buy a Nintendo Switch? Check out our comparison chart below for the latest Nintendo Switch prices. Below that you’ll find the best value Nintendo Switch bundles with games/accessories. Don’t forget, if you’re buying the console on its own, the RRP is $299/£279, so you don’t want to pay more than that unless you’re getting some extras.

    Note: US stock can be a bit hit and miss, but if you’re struggling and don’t want to wait, there are lots of Nintendo Switch deals on eBay.

    Nintendo Switch bundles (USA)

    We’ve highlighted our picks of the best Nintendo Switch bundles below. Just be aware that the game bundles don’t really offer much of a discount over buying the items separately. We’ll steer you clear of console bundles that actively charge you more than the regular combined RRP (not cool, guys!). There seems to be a genuine shortage of US Switch bundles at the moment, so you might be better off picking up a console on its own for now.

    Nintendo Switch bundles (UK)

    The UK scene for discounted Nintendo Switch deals is quite competitive thanks to the large number of retailers trying to get your business. We usually find a strong selection of bundles every week nowadays, even in those quieter times of year not particularly known for sales. So take a look below for discounts on packages with games, hardware and accessories.

    Nintendo Switch Q&A

    As with any new console we imagine you’re wanting to know a bit more about the console before you put any money down. So in addition to finding the best Nintendo Switch deals, we’re going to help bring in answers to the burning questions.

    Nintendo Switch Joy-con controller deals

    What are the Joy-Con controllers?

    The Joy-Con controller is actually a pair of controllers that attach to the sides the the Nintendo Switch when not in use or when playing in tablet form away from the TV. When playing the Nintendo Switch on the TV, you can remove them and play with one in each hand. The left hand gets a controller with an analogue stick and d-pad, the right hand handles the one with a second analogue and the usual A, B, X and Y face buttons. Or you and a friend can use one each in multiplayer games with the d-pad doubling up as impromptu face buttons. 

    You get a pair with the console, but you might want to buy more to allow extra players to get involved in games like Mario Kart 8, FIFA 18 and many more. Or maybe you just fancy some different colors for your own use.

    Extra Joy-Con deals

    Nintendo Switch Joy-Con Grip controller

    What’s the Joy-Con Grip controller?

    The Joy-Con Grip is an additional accessory that joins the two Joy-Con controllers together, forming something something a bit more solid for you to hold thanks to the extended handles and plastic block between the two sides. The square dimension form-factor may remind older gamers of the Dreamcast controller, while everyone else will mainly be thinking how it resembles an odd-looking dog face. Nintendo is providing one in the box with the Nintendo Switch, so you won’t have to buy one separately. This won’t charge your controller though and doesn’t have a battery pack.

    Nintendo Switch Pro controller deals

    Yes and it doesn’t come with the console. But you won’t actually need one to play any games, so don’t feel pressured in to buying one. The Nintendo Switch Pro controller is a more traditional-style pad and launched alongside the Nintendo Switch. Prices aren’t cheap though, starting around $69.99/£64.99. There’s currently no sign of a Nintendo Switch Premium Edition console with one included.

    Do I need to buy extra controllers for multiplayer on Nintendo Switch?

    Possibly not! Remember how the Joy-Con controller splits in two? Turn them sideways and you get two basic controllers, each with their own analogue stick and face buttons – the d-pad acts as face functions on the left controller. So far we’ve seen 2K’s NBA series, Snipper Clips and Mario Kart being used this way for local multiplayer in both docked and tablet modes. So you get multiplayer functionality straight out of the box with no additional purchase required.

    However, if you want to play four-player games, then you’re going to need to invest in an extra pair of Joy-Con controllers or some Pro controllers. We’d buy the Joy-Cons as a pair (see our comparison chart above) as you’ll save a bit of cash over buying them separately. Better yet, if your friends own a Switch, ask them to bring their controllers to the party!

    Super Mario Odyssey deals

    This has been one of the best games on the Nintendo Switch so far and an absolute must for Mario and platforming fans. Like Zelda below though, this being a first-party Nintendo title, it’s taking forever to go down in price. It’s slowly happening though, so we’ve rounded up the cheapest Super Mario Odyssey prices for you below. If you’re not getting this game in a bundle, we’d strongly advise picking it up separately as soon as possible.

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild deals

    The reviews have heaped huge praise upon this eagerly awaited launch title, making it an essential purchase for any Nintendo Switch buyer. As with any new console, the prices of the big games can be more expensive than usual. We’ve shopped around for you though and have found the best prices for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild on the Nintendo Switch. Take a look below.

    Nintendo Switch Micro SD memory card deals

    With only 32GB of internal storage, you’ll be wanting to pick up a cheap memory card or two for your new Nintendo Switch for any digital purchases or the inevitable game-fixing patches. Don’t fret though, they’re actually surprisingly cheap, with even 64GB ones coming in at under £20/$25.

    What memory cards does the Nintendo Switch need? Those will be Micro SD cards also known as, depending on their size, as MicroSDHC (up to 32GB) or MicroSDXC (up to a huge 2TB soon). Nintendo will be releasing their own branded cards, but you’ll be paying more, just for a label. So for now, we’d take a look at this range of cheap MicroSDXC Nintendo Switch-friendly cards.

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