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  • Titanfall 2 Aiming for 60FPS, Resolution Not Yet Decided

    Titanfall 2 Aiming for 60FPS, Resolution Not Yet Decided

    With shooter Titanfall 2 scheduled to come out in a couple months, Respawn has now revealed it’s aiming to have the game run at 60 FPS. Art director Joel Emslie told DualShockers at Gamescom this week that the FPS target applies to multiplayer and single-player.

    Unlike the original Titanfall, the sequel has a single-player mode (read more about it here). Reaching 60 FPS is a “huge goal” for Respawn, Emslie said, though it appears it hasn’t been completely locked down yet.

    Emslie also talked about Titanfall 2’s resolution. This is not yet finalized, so Respawn isn’t ready to discuss this in terms of specifics, he said. However, Emslie explained that the Respawn is currently putting the “finishing touches on some features that could help with resolution,” according to the report.

    2014’s Titanfall, which was exclusive to Xbox consoles and PC, ran at sub-1080p on Xbox One. The sequel is being released across Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC–and there are no last-generation versions.

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    Titanfall 2 launches on October 28 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC. Two betas are coming up soon, the first of which begins this coming Friday, August 19.

    In other news about the game, you can get DLC and early access to an upcoming Titan by eating and drinking.

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  • Release Dates for Ubisoft's VR Games Announced

    Release Dates for Ubisoft's VR Games Announced

    Ubisoft today announced the release dates for a number of its upcoming virtual reality titles, including Eagle Flight, Werewolves Within, and Star Trek: Bridge Crew.

    Eagle Flight, which was made by Ubisoft Montreal’s FunHouse division, will come out on October 18 for Oculus Rift, with a PlayStation VR release to follow on November 8. The HTC Vive version will debut on December 20. This game lets players become an eagle, flying over the skies of Paris after humans have left. There is a single-player mode, as well as multiplayer in the form of the “Capture the Prey” mode.

    Star Trek: Bridge Crew, a licensed game made by Ubisoft’s Red Storm Entertainment, will come out on all three major VR platforms on November 29. This game lets you become a member of the Federation onboard a Starfleet ship. You can play as the captain or a member of the crew.

    Ubisoft’s third VR game, the medieval-themed Werewolves Within, launches on Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR on December 6. Also developed by Red Storm Entertainment, this multiplayer game challenges players to discover who is a werewolf.

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    “Uncover the werewolves that have been terrorizing the townsfolk through fast-paced games with five to eight players,” reads a line from its description. “No two games are the same–one round you could be a villager, pleading your case for innocence, and the next round you could be a werewolf, lying your way to a win.”

    Additionally, arcade racing game TrackMania Turbo will receive a free patch its PlayStation VR version on November 8 that introduces virtual reality support.

    Oculus Rift and HTC Vive are already available, while Sony’s PlayStation VR comes out in October. Ubisoft announced the release dates today at Gamescom.

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  • Exclusive: Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy 15 Teaser Features a Giant Octopus Monster

    An exclusive new clip shared with GameSpot shows a glimpse at the level of detail to be expected from action scenes in the upcoming Kingsglaive: Final Fantasy XV movie. The featured scene depicts Nyx and Luna attempting to make their way through an airship, with explosions and a large octopus-like monster getting in the way. Check out the visuals in the video, which is embedded above.

    Yesterday Sony Pictures released the first 12 minutes of the film. The footage showcased an impressively produced battle sequence, and more.

    Kingsglaive’s main characters are voiced by actors Sean Bean (The Lord of the Rings, The Island), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad, Need for Speed), and actress Lena Headey (Game of Thrones). The movie will be released in select theatres on August 19, then digital channels on August 30. The Blu-ray disc version will be available on October 4.

    Kingsglaive was well-received in GameSpot’s review. Editor Alexa Ray Corriea said, “The casting is on point, and the visuals are sharp and spectacular… As a film, audiences may have some problem chewing on what’s essentially a beautiful story dump ahead of Final Fantasy XV’s release. But as a Final Fantasy film, it’s a tribute to all who have touched this series and who have been touched by it–a labor of love for the fans who ask for more from their stories. The power and the praise that Kingsglaive lends XV’s team is well-deserved indeed.”

    To see what other critics are saying about the film, check out our For more on Kingsglaive, check out our review roundup.

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  • South Park's Fart-Smelling Nightmare Device a "Moment of Pride for Oculus"

    Ubisoft is showing off South Park: The Fractured But Whole alongside a device that shoots farts into your nose. It’s a parody of Oculus’ VR headset called the Nosulus Rift, and it utilizes a fart-scented perfume to make players feel like someone is shooting an air biscuit directly up their nostrils. GameSpot got the chance to speak to Oculus head of studios Jason Rubin and asked what the video game industry veteran thought of the nightmare device.

    “[Matt Stone and Trey Parker] are some of the funniest human beings on the planet and very deserving of their accolades,” Rubin said. “Having Matt and Trey take on Oculus says we’ve made it. It is absolutely a moment of pride for Oculus.”

    Rubin worked with Stone and Parker on South Park: The Stick of Truth back when he was the CEO of the now shuttered THQ. He says “producing Matt and Trey was one of the most amazing moments” of his career.

    “We would go and hear their pitches for levels and they’d be like, ‘Okay, you’re climbing up a rectum,’ and I was like, ‘Oh my god, how are we going to get this by the ratings board?’” Rubin laughed. “Those guys are amazing. It’s a moment of pride. More power to them. Ubisoft is a big supporter of VR, so the joke is on all of us and we all share in that.”

    If you like to watch people suffer, you can watch GameSpot’s own Tamoor Hussain and Lucy James play victim to the Nosulus Rift here or in the video at the top of this article.

    South Park: The Fractured But Whole releases for PS4, Xbox One, and PC on December 6. You can read GameSpot’s preview of the upcoming game here.

    “South Park: The Fractured But Whole is still a ways off from its December 6 release date, but from what I’ve seen so far, it’s shaping up to be an RPG worth sinking your teeth into,” Alexa Ray Corriea wrote. “If you don’t mind the farts, that is.

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  • New Elder Scrolls Online PS4/Xbox One Update Arrives, Here's Everything It Adds

    New Elder Scrolls Online PS4/Xbox One Update Arrives, Here's Everything It Adds

    The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of The Elder Scrolls Online have received Update 11, publisher Bethesda announced this week. This update, which launched for PC on August 1, introduces a series of free and paid content, including two new four-player dungeons and the ability to change your name.

    The new dungeons come with the Shadows of the Hist two-dungeon pack, which can be purchased in-game for 1,500 Crowns. As for the name-change service, this comes by way of the Style Parlor feature. You can not only change your name, but also your race and appearance–for a price.

    Appearance and race change tokens can be purchased for 1,000 Crowns each; name change tokens are more expensive, as they cost 2,500 Crowns each.

    In addition to the dungeons and Style Parlor, The Elder Scrolls Online’s new update for consoles adds costume-dyeing functionality, as well as text chat, and a number of quality of life additions.

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    You can read this blog post to see a full rundown of what’s new and changed with Update 11 for PS4 and Xbox One. Check out the video above to see the content in action.

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  • Stephen Hawking Comes to The Simpsons Mobile Game

    Stephen Hawking Comes to The Simpsons Mobile Game

    Electronic Arts has updated its popular mobile game, The Simpsons: Tapped Out, with new sci-fi-themed content that features the famous physicist Stephen Hawking.

    “Professor Stephen Hawking is coming to The Simpsons: Tapped Out to take part in the town’s greatest scientific discovery since Blinky the three-eyed fish! Will you be able to save Springfield from science?” reads a line from the update’s description.

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    It goes on: “Join Professor Hawking as you explore the secrets of black holes, stop an army of robots, and listen to his lecture on string theory… probably shouldn’t have ended on that one…”

    The update also includes “dimensionally different duplicates” and futuristic architecture, among other things.

    Hawking himself is no stranger to The Simpsons TV show. He guest-starred as himself on the 1999 episode, “They Saved Lisa’s Brain.”

    Originally released in 2012, The Simpsons: Tapped Out is a city-management game where you help Homer and other Springfield residents rebuild the city after a catastrophe. It’s been a big success for EA, having brought in more than $100 million in revenue from its microtransactions.

    This new Stephen Hawking update is not the fist one the game has received. There have been many over the years, including a Wild West-themed update that came out in April.

    You can download The Simpsons: Tapped Out now using these links: iTunes, Google Play.

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  • Ubisoft's Extreme Sports Game Steep Arrives in December, Gold Edition Announced

    Steep, the open-world extreme sports game from Assassin’s Creed publisher Ubisoft, will launch on December 2, 2016, the company announced today at Gamescom.

    Not only did Ubisoft share the game’s release date, but the company also revealed the Steep Gold Edition. This includes the game and its season pass, which will include “major expansions,” along with a variety of digital content like outfits and equipment. The Gold Edition also comes with an exclusive costume.

    Ubisoft also announced today that everyone who preorders Steep’s regular or Gold Edition will get the Moonlight Pack. This comes with the following night-themed content:

    • Three extra night challenges
    • Three new night outfits
    • Glowing equipment for each activity (ski, snowboard, wingsuit and paraglide)
    • Wingsuit Rocket Flare

    Steep was announced at E3. Set in the Alps, the game lets players take part in a number of action sports, including skiing, wingsuiting, snowboarding, and paragliding. Players can switch between these whenever they want while making their way down a slope. You can play Steep by yourself or with friends, either cooperatively or competitively through skills challenges and more.

    While Steep’s base game content is set in the Alps, a free post-launch update will add a mountain in Alaska. A beta for Steep is also on the way and you can register for it here.

    Development on Steep is being led by Ubisoft Annecy, while associate studios are Ubisoft Montpellier and Ubisoft Kiev. The game will be released for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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  • For Honor Collector's Edition Content Revealed

    For Honor Collector's Edition Content Revealed

    Ubisoft today announced everything that comes with the For Honor Collector’s Case, a premium version of the swordfighting game that will be sold exclusively through Uplay.

    Maybe the coolest pieces in the case are the three 1/3 scale, full-metal warrior helmets that are positioned on wooden stands. These represent the Knights, the Vikings, and the Samurai.

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    The Collector’s Case also comes with a lithography and the game’s soundtrack. All of this comes inside special packaging, while you of course also get the game. Also included is the Digital Deluxe Pack from the Deluxe Edition, along with the season pass. Pricing was not announced.

    Ubisoft has also confirmed that everyone who preorders For Honor also gets the Legacy Battle Pack. This includes three hero outfits that aim to embody the “ferocious spirit of each faction.” These can be worn by the Warden, the Raider, and the Kensei heroes. They are “exclusive” to the Legacy Battle Pack.

    This wasn’t the only news about For Honor announced today. We also learned when the game’s alpha will take place and all about its heroes and progression system.

    For Honor launches on February 14, 2017. The game will be available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

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  • Watch the Creepy New Resident Evil 7 Trailer

    Capcom today released a new trailer for Resident Evil 7 that teases out new story details. Depicted in the video is Marguerite from the Beginning Hour demo and a young woman. The video, presented in the form of a found footage video tape, is pretty gripping and creepy. Capcom also mentions in a blog post that the graphical effects of the found footage tape do not represent what the actual game will look like.

    We don’t know what Marguerite wants from the young woman or if she’ll manage to escape the horrible house. Whatever the case, she’s not a playable character.

    “While the young woman may be the focus of this particular found footage video tape segment, you won’t be playing as her in the main game,” Capcom said.

    Resident Evil 7 was officially announced during Sony’s E3 2016 briefing in June. The game launches on January 24, 2017 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.

    PS4 owners who have a PlayStation Plus membership can download the Beginning Hour demo now. The demo is proving popular, as it reached 2 million global downloads as of the start of July. It also set the record for the most-downloaded single-player PS4 demo in its first week of release in North America.

    2016 is the 20th anniversary of the Resident Evil franchise, as the first game debuted in 1996. The next Resident Evil movie, starring Milla Jovovich, comes out in January 2017–watch the first trailer here.

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  • Suicide Squad's Harley Quinn and Deadshot Added to Injustice 2, Watch the New Trailer Here

    Injustice 2 publisher Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released a new trailer today confirming the additions of Harley Quinn and Deadshot to the DC Comics fighting game’s ever-growing roster. You can watch the trailer below:

    Harley Quinn appeared in the original Injustice as well, but Deadshot will be making his series debut. Both classic Batman villains recently appeared in the highly polarizing Suicide Squad film.

    During a panel at last month’s San Diego Comic-Con, Injustice developer NetherRealm Studios also revealed Wonder Woman and Blue Beetle, who joined confirmed characters Batman, Superman, Supergirl, Aquaman, Atrocitus, Supergirl, and Gorilla Grodd.

    Injustice 2, a sequel to 2013’s Injustice: Gods Among Us, is scheduled to releasr in 2017 for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

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