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News: Hitman 2 dev talks studio layoffs and split with Square Enix
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News: Red Dead Redemption 2 companion app mentions PC version
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The Abyss Seasonal Update is Now Available for No Man’s Sky on Xbox One
Hello, everyone! We wanted to share with you our seasonal update, The Abyss, releasing free for all No Man’s Sky players.
We wanted to focus on improving underwater, and also on some of the eerier elements of the game. Oceans are now a huge part of our gameplay, and a new story, The Dreams of the Deep, brings context to the depths. In The Abyss, you can discover this dark ghost story about a stranded freighter crew – as well as explore underwater ruins to uncover the tale of another lost soul trapped deep beneath the waves.
Terrifying creatures now populate the deepest ocean floors, which have become much more lucrative and diverse. Large predator fish, poisonous jellyfish, and strange hypnotic alien lifeforms protect the riches of the deep.
We couldn’t have an aquatic update without adding sunken ruins and submerged wrecks for players to dive and search for treasure. You can scavenge lost cargo or even repair crashed starships.
Controls for diving have been greatly improved, a new diving helmet has been added, and your jetpack now has an underwater dive mode. New suit technology also allows players to dive further and faster, along with a set of underwater emotes to help communicate with other players.
If you really wish to thoroughly explore the deepest oceans though, you will want the new submarine exocraft, The Nautilon. This revolutionizes underwater exploration and can be customized and upgraded with installable technology.
For those who want to make their home under the waves, over a dozen new base building parts have been added, including viewing domes, underwater corridors, an aquarium, and a deployable marine shelter.
It is exciting to be releasing our first major update for No Man’s Sky on Xbox One. We look forward to continuing to update the game in this way for the foreseeable future.
See the rest of the story on Xbox Wire
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Want to Play Battlefield V Early on Xbox One? Here’s How
Launch day is getting closer and closer, but for some, November 20 probably still seems like a lifetime away. If you can’t wait to get boots on the ground and join the battle on Xbox One, we’ve got great news for you – there’s still plenty of time to get in on all the action early. That’s right, you can still be one of the very first players to scout the new maps, get your hands on the latest weapons, and master the vehicles of Battlefield V.
There’s a lot of information out there about just when (and how) to play early, so we’re going to summarize your options below. We’ll give you all the information you need to join the front lines exactly when you want to.
Battlefield V Deployment Dates
November 9 November 15 November 20 EA Access Play First Trial Deluxe Edition Launch Standard Edition Launch EA Access: Play First Trial Starting November 9
What it is: EA Access is the video game subscription service that lets you play EA’s best games on Xbox One as much as you want.
When you can play: Members get a 10-hour trial starting November 9.
What content is available: Every multiplayer map and mode available at launch will be included, and you’ve got 10 hours to explore them all. Single-player fans will get a chance to play through the Under No Flag War Story and Prologue.
What else you get: As an EA Access member, you also get unlimited access to over 50 games from series like Titanfall, FIFA, and more. Join now, and you can fill every day with games. Save 10% on all your EA digital Xbox One purchases, including Battlefield V. And your progress carries over if you decide to buy.
Find out more about EA Access here
Pre-order Battlefield V Deluxe Edition and Play November 15
What it is: The Battlefield V Deluxe Edition on Xbox One.
When you can play: Deploy starting November 15 with the Battlefield V Deluxe Edition early enlister access.
What content is available: Everything included with Battlefield V at launch plus the Deluxe Edition extras.
What else you get:
- Five Sets of Paratrooper Outfits plus a sixth Set with your pre-order
- The chance to take on Special Assignments and Starter Assignments to test your skills and earn rewards
- 20 weekly Airlifts with vital supplies and customization items
- The Firestorm Ranger Set
- Immediate access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons
Pre-order the Deluxe Edition here
Play November 20 with the Battlefield V Standard Edition
You can also pre-order the Battlefield V Standard Edition if you don’t mind waiting until November 20 to play. While it won’t get you on the front lines earlier, pre-ordering does secure some great extras:
- In-game benefits like soldier customization options
- Access to Special Assignments starting day one
- One of eight Paratrooper Outfit Sets
- The Firestorm Ranger Set
- Instant access to five Battlefield 1 Weapons
Pre-order the Standard Edition here
Remember, Battlefield V is still in development, and all game features may be subject to change. Stay tuned to Xbox Wire for the latest news and information for all things Xbox.
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Last Call For Winter 2019 Game Informer Intern Applications
From God of War to Red Dead, it’s been another amazing year for video games, but with the changing seasons comes a new opportunity for aspiring video games journalists. We’re now accepting applications for Game Informer’s Winter 2019 internship term.
For details on Game Informer’s three-month-long editorial internship click here. If that sounds exciting, you can send a cover letter, resume, and three writing samples (as a single pdf) to ben@gameinformer.com – be sure to include the text of your writing samples in the application. The Fall internship will run from January 16 through April 19. We’ll continue to accept applications until November 12, so please send your packet along before then!
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PlayStation Classic's 20 Games Revealed
Sony has announced the full lineup for the PlayStation Classic, the retro mini-console that comes pre-loaded with 20 titles from the past.
- Battle Arena Toshinden
- Cool Boarders 2
- Destruction Derby
- Final Fantasy VII
- Grand Theft Auto
- Intelligent Qube
- Jumping Flash
- Metal Gear Solid
- Mr Driller
- Oddworld: Abe’s Oddysee
- Rayman
- Resident Evil Director’s Cut
- Revelations: Persona
- Ridge Racer Type 4
- Super Puzzle Fighter II Turbo
- Syphon Filter
- Tekken 3
- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six
- Twisted Metal
- Wild Arms
The PlayStation Classic comes out on December 3 (with two controllers) for $99, and is approximately 45 percent smaller than the original system.
Not surprisingly, the Japanese version of the PlayStation Classic has a different lineup of titles, including Armored Core and Parasite Eve; more different still is our list of games we wanted to see on the system.
[Source: Official PlayStation Blog]
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No Man's Sky Update Focuses On Underwater Adventures
Hello Games has been hard at work at bringing a slew of improvements to No Man’s Sky, including the recently released free update No Man’s Sky NEXT. Now, the team is focusing on making underwater exploration the focus of the next free update called The Abyss.
The Abyss brings visual improvements so that oceans can be explored in “even greater detail,” 20+ new construction modules are included to build more expansive underwater habitats, more diverse biomes and fauna, more sea creatures, submarines to maneuver, lucrative sunken ruins, and more.
One of the biggest additions is the underwater story mode, called The Dreams of the Deep, introduces a dark narrative about a stranded crew whose freighter crashed and a tale about a lost soul trapped underwater.
Watch the trailer below.
No Man’s Sky The Abyss releases today on all of its platforms (PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC). Read the patch notes here.
For more, read our detailed impressions of No Man’s Sky’s NEXT, which brought multiplayer, third-person views, and more, by heading here.
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Reader Discussion: Is Red Dead Redemption II's Realism Bothersome Or Effective?
Red Dead Redemption II is finally here, and it doesn’t disappoint. With many critics saying it has some of the best open-world design of this generation, this Rockstar title manages to breathe life into a very believable world. However, is the realism too much?
Rockstar meticulously labored over its attention to detail, with over 500,000 lines of unique dialogue, dynamic and beautiful weather systems, and an impressive amount of realism. Walking in deep snow is cumbersome, taking a bad turn at a rocky hill can kill you more easily than you’d expect, and your horse gets hurt when it bumps into trees and stumps.
This realism is a double-edged sword for me: knowing my horse can die, I take extra care when riding fast through a forest or in a gunfight. This increases my immersion and fondness for my horse Taco, but accidents can be frustrating.
On the other hand, I love the fact that Arthur’s weight can change depending on how you feed him or that if he hasn’t bathed for weeks, people might act differently toward him. These details are small but make a significant, positive effect by immersing me to the experience.
If you’ve already picked up Red Dead Redemption II, what are your thoughts on its realism? Let us know in the comments below.
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Paris Games Week Livestream Shows Off Anthem's First Mission
A livestream out of Paris Games Week shows off some new gameplay for BioWare’s upcoming action game Anthem. The video features ultimate abilities for both Storm and Interceptor Javelins, the search mechanic, loot, and the Javelin progression system.
The video also takes us through the first mission which is called The Lost Archanist. You can watch the 13-minute video below.
An additional livestream is scheduled for next week on November 1, touching upon the game’s graphics.
For more on Anthem, check out our cover story coverage from earlier this year. Anthem releases on February 22 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. If you pre-order the title, you’ll receive an early demo on February 1.
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