Nintendo of Japan has released a new Nintendo Switch trailer. The 30-second spot shows off the console’s unique hybrid nature and contains a segment featuring EA’s FIFA 18.
In the video (via Eurogamer), two people are playing the new FIFA in the Switch’s portable mode, on a coffee table. It’s not a lot to go on, but this is apparently the first time we’ve seen any footage of FIFA 18 on Switch.
Earlier this month, EA’s Peter Moore confirmed that EA is making a “custom” version of FIFA for Switch that is essentially FIFA 18. There were rumors that the Switch version of FIFA 18 would be based on the edition that comes out on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. Asked if the Switch version would be closer to the PS4/Xbox One or to the PS3/Xbox 360 versions, Moore replied, “What you have will be a custom-built version for the Nintendo Switch from the FIFA development team in Vancouver.”
EA CEO Andrew Wilson recently said that “FIFA 18 will build on the foundation we created with story mode this year, bringing players back to The Journey with Season 2, featuring new characters and new storylines.”
Pokemon Go’s Valentine’s Day event comes to an end today, February 15, at 11 AM PT. However, one part of the update is being extended for a few more days.
Developer Niantic announced on Twitter that the special Lure Modules that run for six hours–12 times as long as the usual 30 minutes they’re active for–will still run for that extended period until February 18 at 4 PM PT. Here is the tweet that Niantic sent out announcing the news:
Thanks for spreading the love this #ValentinesDay. As our gift to you, Lure Modules will continue to last 6 hrs. until 4 PM PST on Feb. 18! pic.twitter.com/gUE7rcHBLi
The other parts of Pokemon Go’s Valentine’s Day update, including a higher frequency of “adorable pink Pokemon” like Chansey and Porygon, will presumably come to an end at the scheduled time today. For more on the game’s Valentine’s Day update, you can read GameSpot’s previous coverage.
Ubisoft’s swordfighting game For Honor arrived this week, but its launch did not go exactly to plan. Now, the publisher has rounded up all of the most “critical” issues that it is aware of and provided some workarounds where available.
On PC, some players are reporting that For Honor will not launch due to some kind of problem with the game’s Easy AntiCheat program. For this, players can navigate to the “Verify files” option from For Honor’s Properties tab to fix the problem until a more permanent solution is available.
Another PC issue prevents players from quitting For Honor and returning to the desktop after receiving an error message in matchmaking. The only workaround right now is to restart the game.
On console, there are fewer known issues right now. One of these is a connectivity problem where groups that contain players from different regions (i.e. North America and Europe) run into matchmaking issues. Ubisoft says “it’s not recommended to create mixed-region groups.”
You can see a full rundown of For Honor’s PC and console known issues below, with descriptions written by Ubisoft. We’ll continue to update this post if more issues pop up and others are fixed.
GameSpot has played a portion of For Honor. Reviewer Matt Espineli said in his review in progress,” For Honor already has the workings of a well-made multiplayer fighting game.”
Stay tuned for our full review in the near future, and in the meantime, check out our For Honor footage and features below.
[PC] Easy AntiCheat – Impossible to launch the game
Easy AntiCheat sometimes displays an error message. Afterwards the game doesn’t launch at all or just closes after the intro videos.
Workaround: Use the “Verify File Integrity” option in Uplay PC client. Open your For Honor game page, click “Properties”, and in the “Local files” section select “Verify files.”
[PC] Easy AntiCheat – Easy AntiCheat sometimes displays an error message with error code 10018
Easy AntiCheat sometimes displays an error message with error code 10018.
Workaround: Close the game, check that all game processes have ended correctly (or close them using Task Manager), and restart the game.
Close the game and restart Uplay PC client.
[PC] User may be unable to quit to desktop
User may be unable to quit to desktop after getting a “connection has been lost” error message while being idle on matchmaking.
Workaround: Player must restart the game.
[PC] TITAN X GeForce GPU Support
We are aware of an incompatibility introduced in the For Honor beta with the early generations of TITAN X GeForce graphics cards that make it so the game does not start.
We were able to reproduce the issue with our open beta version but have yet to successfully reproduce it on our official release version of the game.
If you encounter this issue in the full release version of the game, please contact Customer Support and share your DXDiag report in order to help us reproduce it.
[PC] Gamepads not working
Workaround: Unplug all other non-necessary peripherals, especially Steering Wheels and Flight Joysticks.
[PC] Controller switches Right & Left Trigger (Xbox One S & Xbox Elite)
Issue might be connected to Bluetooth controllers.
Workaround 1: Connect the Controller using USB.
Workaround 2: Install Windows 10 Anniversary update.
[PC] Game stutters when you are hit
Could be Connected to Bluetooth Controllers.
Workaround 1: Connect the Controller using USB.
Workaround 2: Install Windows 10 Anniversary update.
Connectivity & Online Issues
[PC] NAT Type Group Issues
Groups with more than 1 Strict NAT are not recommended as they will not be able to reach matchmaking.
Workaround: Preferably invite friends with open or moderate NAT types.
[PC] Mixed Region Group Connectivity Issues
Users might encounter connectivity issues when grouping with players from other regions.
Workaround: It’s not recommended to create mixed region groups.
Glitches
[PC] Duel rewards (1v1 VS AI)
User is presented with a pop-up stating that the Rewards will be added automatically when the response comes in. However in that game mode there is no Reward.
[PC] Host stuck for 15 seconds after selecting “Change options” after a custom match
After playing a “Custom Match” in a group, if the host selects “Change Options” in the post-match screen, he will be stuck for about 15 seconds on the pop-up.
Workaround: Currently no workaround.
[PC] Menu issues in 21:9 resolutions (Faction war orders & Hero Customization tabs)
No workaround for now.
PS4 And Xbox One
Connectivity & Online Issues
[XB1 & PS4] NAT Type Group Issues
Groups with more than 1 Strict NAT are not recommended as they will not be able to reach matchmaking.
Workaround: Preferably invite friends with open or moderate NAT types.
[XB1 & PS4] Mixed Regions Group Connectivity Issues
Players may encounter connectivity issues if their group contains players from different regions (example : North America and Europe).
Workaround: It’s not recommended to create mixed region groups.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild‘s release is coming up in just a few weeks. It’s not surprise, then, that Nintendo is rolling out a marketing blitz to support the highly anticipated RPG. The Switch’s Super Bowl LI ad contained footage of the game, and now a new trailer reveals even more.
A Japanese TV trailer, the 30-second video (via DualShockers) shows off some pretty dramatic action sequences, including one where Link fights a sand-monster and another where he squares off against a fire-breathing baddie. Also on display are some of Breath of the Wild’s gorgeous-looking environments; Link races along the beach on his horse with a beautiful sunset in the background in one segment. This being the Zelda series, the music is exhilarating as well. Take a look:
In other Breath of the Wild news, Nintendo recently announced a $20 DLC pass for the game that comes with multiple expansion packs and more. Read GameSpot’s coverage to learn more.
Publisher EA is offering a seven-day free trial of its PC free game library service Origin Access.
To take advantage of the trial, you have to sign up for a monthly (US $5 / £4) or yearly (US $30 / £20) subscription, but EA says if you cancel before the seven days are up, you won’t have to pay a dime. It is not clear how long the offer will run for.
“Compared to Resident Evil 6, [Resident Evil 7’s initial 3 million in shipments] may seem like a lower initial pace, however this can be attributed to the recent wider adoption of digital downloads and the transition from a sharp initial spike in sales for games to a continuous long tail,” Capcom said.
“Further, we believe that achieving our fiscal year target of 4 million units for this title is wholly possible, as we expect sales to continue for a longer period, buoyed on highly positive post-launch reviews from both the media and consumers.”
Also in the Q&A, Capcom talked about how Resident Evil 7’s DLC should help “stimulate continuous interest” in the game, which in turn should help the game sell well over an extended period of time. Overall, Capcom says Resident Evil 7’s DLC will be an “important” element to help the game exceed the sales of Resident Evil 6, which is Capcom’s second best-selling game ever, at 6.7 million units.
It’s going to be a big week for Pokemon Go. Niantic today announced that a further 80 Pokemon will start appearing in the game later this week. The Pokemon come from Pokemon Gold and Silver‘s Johto region and include Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.
In addition to the new creatures, a new update for Pokemon Go adds “encounter gameplay, new Evolution items, two new Berries, and expanded outfit and accessory options for their Trainer avatars.”
“Today is a momentous occasion for our team here at Niantic which has been hard at work to deliver these additional Pokemon and build upon the encounter and capture mechanics for our passionate global community of Trainers playing Pokemon Go,” Niantic CEO John Hanke said in a statement.
“Pokemon Go is a live experience which we’ll be continuing to support and evolve in new and interesting ways for years to come with new gameplay features, in-game and live events, more Pokemon to discover and much more.”
The new Berries included the Nanab Berry (slows a Pokemon’s movement) and the Pinap Berry (doubles the amount of Candy received if the next catch attempt is successful). As for the new customization items, the update adds more hates, shirts, pants, and more. Additionally, new items can be purchased for real money, Niantic said.
Watch Dogs 2‘s latest update has introduced a new post-ending scene that could hint at a possible sequel, as well as its setting.
This article contains story spoilers for Watch Dogs 2.
Immediately after Watch Dogs 2’s existing ending, there is now a short audio conversation between two unknown voices. A transcript of their discussion is below.
Man 1: How much of this is hyperbole? Has it really gone global?
Man 2: There are new Dedsec cells popping up everywhere. The Middle East, South America, Europe. And not just them. We can’t even keep up with all the new hacktivist groups.
Man 1: Alright. Make the call.
Man 2: You Sure?
Man 1: Do it.
In itself, the discussion could only be a mild hint, if it is indeed a hint at all–but the most interesting part is the name of the audio file, which you can see in the video below, via YouTuber Frenzy.
The file is named 51.462014, -0.112504.wav. As Eurogamer reports, if you treat those figures as coordinates, the resulting location is London, UK.
Creative director Jonathan Morin said recently that Watch Dogs 2 has a number of Easter eggs to discover. Whether this new one is just an Easter egg or whether it really does let slip a potential sequel’s location is not clear.
Hugh Jackman will play Wolverine one last time in the X-Men spinoff Logan, which hits theaters next month. Now director James Mangold has tweeted a stylish new retro-themed poster for the movie’s IMAX release. Check it out below:
Recently, Jackman revealed that Logantakes place in a different universe than the previous X-Men movies. “It’s not really beholden to timelines and storylines in the other movies,” he said. “Obviously Patrick Stewart was in there so we have some crossover, but it feels very different and very fresh.”
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild looks like a big game with a lot of stuff to do, but the main story won’t be everything that the game offers. Nintendo announced today that it will release extra content after the game launches; you can get all of it through a $20 Expansion Pass.
