Category: Gamespot

Deadpool will feature in the X-Force movie. Producer Simon Kinberg has confirmed that the wisecracking mercenary will play a part in the X-Men spinoff, which is currently in development.

In an interview with Deadline, Kinberg spoke the various X-Men titles that are currently in the works. “We are working hard on New Mutants, Gambit with Channing Tatum, Deadpool 2, and the new X-Force movie where Deadpool is alongside Cable and other main characters,” he said.

Although it has been known that Fox are planning an X-Force movie for some time, this is the first confirmation that it will include Deadpool. Star Ryan Reynolds has previously stated that he was keen to do an X-Force movie, saying: “X-Force is really my priority. I really want to get that in.” However, this was before Deadpool became the most successful film in the X-Men franchise, and since then the focus has been on Deadpool 2.

In addition to the X-Force movie, Cable is expected to appear in Deadpool 2, which begins shooting soon. There have been various rumors about who might play the character, with Stranger Things star David Harbour most recently reported to be in the running.

A hilarious first teaser for Deadpool 2 was released last week–check it out here.

Last month it was reported that A-Team director Joe Carnahan had been hired to write the script for the X-Force film. Carnahan also recently completed the script for the Uncharted movie.

X-Force is a superhero team that was conceived by Deadpool’s co-creator Rob Liefeld. They first appeared the 100th issue of Marvel’s X-Men spinoff comic The New Mutants in 1991, and have gone on to include such other heroes as Cyclops, Psylocke, Wolverine, Storm, and Colossus.

Powered by WPeMatico

Following its release for PC in 2015 and PlayStation 4 last year, the World War I shooter Verdun arrives today on Xbox One. The Xbox One edition was at one time slated to arrive alongside the PS4 edition, but it was delayed because the team needed more time to build a “true trench warfare experience.”

Verdun claims to be the first “realistic” multiplayer first-person shooter set in World War I. The squad-based game features trench warfare as well as period-accurate weaponry and uniforms. It’s inspired by the infamous Battle of Verdun in 1916 and also features maps based on real battlefields in France and Belgium.

The game is marked down to just $12 right now on Xbox One as part of the latest Xbox Live weekly deals. You may not have to pay a penny for the game, however, as GameSpot is giving away 32 codes for Verdun. Find out more about the giveaway here; winners will be chosen on March 10.

The console versions of Verdun were made by Abstraction Games, which worked on versions of A Boy and His Blob, Hotline Miami 2, and Don’t Starve, among others.

Verdun has been available on Steam since April 2015 where it has a “very positive” user rating. GameSpot’s review scored the shooter a 6/10.

Powered by WPeMatico

The Banner Saga 3‘s Kickstarter campaign has ended–and it was a huge hit. Developer Stoic Studios was looking to raise $200,000, but ended up with a total of $416,986 from 8,086 backers. This does not cover the game’s entire budget, as Stoic, an independent studio, is investing its own money as well.

Four stretch goals were unlocked, including playable Dredge and the addition of Ubin as a combat character, as well as new modes in the form of Survival and Eternal Arena.

“The support from backers and the community has been amazing, and it’s humbling to know that RTS fans around the world really want to support us,” Stoic cofounder John Watson said in a statement. “The additional funds will be invested into bringing as much of our intended vision to the final game and rewarding our backers’ support with an unforgettable experience to conclude this epic tale.”

As announced previously, The Banner Saga 3 is the third and final game in the viking-themed series. Here is the official description for The Banner Saga 3:

“In Banner Saga 3, players will embark on their final journey beyond the wall of Darkness to traverse the world unlike anything encountered in previous sagas. The beautifully hand drawn Viking role-playing adventure will once again test the player’s resolve through epic tactical battles against deadly adversaries where a player’s choice directly affects their personal journey. The lives of your clansmen and their families have never been more significant than in the final act of the series.”

The Banner Saga 3 is tentatively scheduled to come out for PC in December 2018.

Powered by WPeMatico

Heading to PAX East in Boston this week? Microsoft has now outlined its plans for the annual event.

In a post on the Xbox Wire, Microsoft said it will have “several exciting game demos” at its booth, including Mass Effect: Andromeda, Minecraft, and Halo Wars 2, among others.

Additionally, Microsoft will sell Xbox gear, including limited-edition shirts inspired by Halo Wars 2, Gears of War 4, and Minecraft.

In terms of giveaways, Microsoft created a number of cool-looking custom Xbox One controllers for PAX East (pictured above). To win one, you need to tweet or Instagram a photo from the Xbox booth of your favorite custom design. Alternatively, you can rewteet an @Xbox tweet about the giveaway.

You can see the full terms and conditions of the sweepstakes here.

As for the Xbox panels, Microsoft is hosting three of these at PAX East.

Here is a rundown, with descriptions courtesy of Microsoft:

Major Nelson’s Podcast on Saturday, March 11 at 1:30 PM in the Albatross Theatre

• They’ve been there since the beginning of PAX East in 2010. Seven years later they’re still being allowed in. Quick, come see this live show before someone figures it out! Join Larry Hryb, Xbox Live’s Major Nelson, lollip0p, and JEF United as we record an episode of the award winning officially unofficial Xbox-centric podcast “Major Nelson Radio” LIVE in front of you, our studio audience. It will be an hour of awkward audience participation, Xbox prizes, guests, and maybe some fun.

Halo Wars 2: Creating the Story, Art, and Content Yet to Come on Saturday, March 11 at 4:30 PM in the Main Theatre

• Join the 343 Team as they host a discussion on the Story, Art, and content yet to come for Halo Wars 2. The team will host an entertaining talk on what it took to bring a captivating story, characters, and art to the next chapter in the Halo Universe.

Streaming 101: Staring Your Quest on Sunday, March 12 at 3pm in the Albatross Theatre

• Every streamer has to start somewhere. Seasoned streamers share the tools you need to begin your journey into the world of livestreaming. Join us as we go over how to setup your channel, choose the right moderators, and go live with style.

PAX East runs March 10-12. Tickets for the show are completely sold out, though a lot of the panels will be streamed live.

GameSpot is sending a team to the show and will report back with all the big news as it’s announced.

Powered by WPeMatico

Interested in HBO’s Westworld? You can now download and keep the first episode for free from a number of digital storefronts.

VUDU, iTunes, and Google Play all have Episode 1, “The Original” for free right now. It’s not clear if this is some kind of timed promotion, so if you’re interested, you may want to act quickly (via Slickdeals).

All 10 episodes of Westworld Season 1 arrived on digital stores on March 6, so this offer may be tied to that. HBO subscribers can stream every Westworld episode through HBO Now.

Westworld, a show that blends sci-fi and western elements,was HBO’s most-watched series ever for its first season, surpassing Game of Thrones. A second season is on the way and is scheduled to premiere this year or next. We don’t know much about Season 2’s story, but creator Jonathan Nolan says “the stakes have risen.”

For more on the Westworld Season 1 finale, check out GameSpot’s spoiler-filled feature, “The 7 Best Moments From the Season Finale.”

Powered by WPeMatico

The PlayStation Store updates for the first time this month today, March 7, adding this month’s free PlayStation Plus games.

There are a total of six games available across all platforms, with cross-buy support getting PS4 owners a total of three games: Tearaway Unfolded, Disc Jam, and Lumo. Disc Jam is a new release but will be free right out of the gate for Plus members.

Lumo is also available on Vita alongside Severed. PS3 owners get Earth Defense Force 2025 and Under Night: In-Birth.

You can see the full PS Plus lineup for March 2017 below. Also coming online today is the next set of weekly deals; we’ll have a roundup of those later.

March 2017 PlayStation Plus Games Lineup

PS4

• Disc Jam
• Lumo
• Tearaway Unfolded

PS3

• Earth Defense Force 2025
• Under Night: In-Birth

Vita

• Lumo
• Severed

Powered by WPeMatico

BioWare continues to tease Mass Effect: Andromeda‘s multiplayer mode. After sharing new images and details about the mode in recent days, the developer has now confirmed there will be DLC maps.

As spotted by IGN, studio GM Aaryn Flynn confirmed this on Twitter and said the maps will be free, just like Mass Effect 3. That game received five multiplayer expansions, containing new maps, characters, and equipment, all of which were free. Also similar to Mass Effect 3, Andromeda will have loot boxes that players can unlock through gameplay or by spending real money.

Free multiplayer DLC for Andromeda was hinted at earlier this year when BioWare confirmed that the game would not have a DLC Pass like many other Electronic Arts-published games.

BioWare had planned to let a group of people play Andromeda’s multiplayer mode through a beta, but those plans were scrapped. However, people who attend PAX East can play the mode this week.

Andromeda launches on March 21 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. A free trial for the game will be available through the EA/Origin Access programs on Xbox One and PC starting on March 16. This 10-hour trial lets players test multiplayer and single-player, though the campaign component is locked to a set number of missions.

In other news, a new trailer was released this week that shows off Andromeda’s Golden Worlds–watch it here.

Powered by WPeMatico