Ever wanted to do some podracing in Halo? That’s a weird combination, but hey, we are here to fulfill your wishes. Modder CaptainDireWolf was able to make a cool Forge Map in Halo 5 based on Star Wars Episode I’s famous podracing scene. Minus Jar Jar getting his tongue burned off.
While these podracers don’t reach the speeds of the ones in the movie, it is a pretty cool mod that injects some Star Wars fun into the Halo universe. Like little Anakin said, “Yippee!”
[via Kotaku]
This is a fantastic time to be an Xbox Fan as the good games just keep coming. With Halo, Tomb Raider and Fallout 4 you have a fantastic next couple months to look forward to.
2015 will go down as one of the best years for video games in recent memory, and the next couple of months will bring no less than euphoria to Xbox fans as fantastic titles are dropping to top it all off. Besides the fantastic games that you can play on your Xbox One console right now (out of which we want to give shoutouts to Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, The Witcher 3, and Halo: The Master Chief Collection), you will get to play awesome action games, with addictive multiplayer and some of the best graphics yet.
People have been waiting for a new Fallout game for years, and now Fallout 4 is finally among us! In this game, players will get to explore a nuclear wasteland around Boston with their doggy companion, and explore locales such as MIT and Fenway park among many others. This game is coming out on November 10th 2015 for PC, Xbox One and PS4 simultaneously, but the Xbox One version is the best one for it includes the beloved Fallout 3 bundled along with this game so you can revisit Washington DC for some nostalgia now that the Xbox One is backwards compatible.
The latest Halo game, Halo 5: Guardians, comes with a revamped story mode with many NPCs and different points of view for an epic, over-arching story (both with Master Chief and the newcomer Spartan Locke). Yet, the main draw has always been the multiplayer, and besides bringing back the traditional matches, Halo 5 will have cooperative, huge maps where teams can fight each other and even bosses as if they were playing a MOBA. The greatest Xbox franchise is back, and all seems to point out it will be bigger than ever. Halo 5: Guardians will release exclusively for the Xbox One on October 27th, 2015, and there is a fantastic bundle including the console along with the game in case you were waiting for the new Halo to make the jump.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is, as of now, an Xbox One / Xbox 360 exclusive coming out on November 10th 2015, but a PC version will follow some months later, and there will be a PS4 version dropping eventually, sometime in 2016. Regardless, Lara Croft’s latest adventure is a direct continuation of the previous game, a transition where we see a young girl becoming the absolute badass that the Lara we grew up with is. This new story will have her exploring icy mountain ranges, ranging tombs, shooting enemies, and making the character grow some more. There is also a really good bundle including both the game and the console, for those fans that haven’t yet jumped to the new generation.
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We are abpit to enter the shopping season for Christmas and the end of the year, so gamers should take note of relevant releases! We’ve compiled some of the best games that came out this year and most promising titles so everyone can spend the holidays getting their game on. All of these are out already or will be by the time the holidays come around, so get ready to play.
It doesn’t matter whether you have an Xbox One, a PS4, Wii U, or PC: this year has been one of the best years ever for video games, and we’ve had some incredible titles since the very beginning. Even now, with the holiday season looming, we’re still awaiting for some amazing titles that fans just can’t wait to put their hands on (out of which Fallout 4 reigns supreme). If you’re already thinking about the end of the year, and the new video games you could ask for, gift someone or enjoy playing by yourself, this is a list of the few that come to mind whenever we think of what a fantastic 12 months 2015 has had.
Fallout 4 is going to drop soon on Xbox One, PS4 and PC, and it promises to bring the post-apocalyptic tale to the next generation with better shooting, refined leveling systems, and more and more action and tales from the wasteland. This latest entry will feature voiced main characters, which are a first for the series, and incredible new additions like the possibility of playing with mods (even on consoles!), creating our own towns and refugees, and meeting an entirely new cast while exploring the city of Boston and its outskirts. The game will have you create a new character at the beginning, choosing his or her strength and weaknesses, and then send you off to explore, solve situations, and meet a colorful cast of nuclear holocaust survivors – either humans, mutants, zombies, or more. Players all around the world have been waiting for this new entry for years (ever since 2009’s Fallout: New Vegas), so it’s fantastic that Bethesda is finally delivering – and it seems they’ll deliver big time.
The latest entry in Konami’s beloved stealth-action series, Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain came out only a couple weeks ago, but it has already become one of the most beloved and highest rated games this generation. In this title (available for PS4, Xbox One and PC) players will take control of Snake/Big Boss who wakes up after the helicopter crash of the last game, and wants to exact revenge on Skull Face and everyone who wronged him. There are two huge maps featuring deserts, jungles, and even some more unique, special settings that are only featured in specific missions, but the point we want to make is that this is one of the biggest titles you could possibly wish for. This game comes with new features such as companions (A dog, a horse, and a misterious sniper). a completely open world to explore, the possibility of choosing how to play (lethally, or stealthy) and a hard-hitting story about deterrence, bonds, weapons, and what is right and wrong with the world. Also, the game takes place in the 80s, so be ready for a truly spectacular soundtrack, and start moving your feet to the beat.
The last chapter in Geralt’s story is a spectacular adventure of magic, sorcery, swords and Polish folklore. This final bit of the series takes place in a fully open-world (do you see a theme here?) where Geralt will explore from the smallest towns solving issues for different people to the bombastic courts, full of intrigue, as if it was a Game of Thrones episode. This game is all about consequences of the player’s actions, and it has a playtime of over 100 hours so each person that you decide to help or not could potentially change your game further down the road. Furthermore, Geralt will have all of his companions by his side along characters that were only mentioned in the previous games that now appear for the first time such as the sorceress Yennefer and the mysterious but powerful Ciri, who players will even get to control during a few sections of the game – a completely awesome power trip for one of the hardest games in the market right now. Gamers can enjoy this fantastic title on PS4, Xbox One and PC.
Super Mario Bros is one of the most beloved franchises of all time, and the little chubby plumber is the absolute king among video game mascots. His last dedicated video game is all about celebrating this legacy, and opening the series for player creativity with a huge toolbox that allows players to create their own levels. Super Mario Maker is a gigantic toolbox which players can explore and enjoy in any way they want to create simple courses, sprawling levels, or gimmicky but hilarious stuff to surprise their friends – all while using the graphics of the OG Super Mario Bros, Super Mario Bros 3, Super Mario World or New Super Mario Bros. This game is only as good as the player is creative and as long as the player enjoys exploring other people’s creations, but potentially, this is a Super Mario Bros game with infinite levels, absolutely packed with content that should keep any Mario fan happy for hours, days, weeks and years to come. Good on Nintendo for reminding everyone that video games are supposed first and foremost to be fun.
Bloodborne is a game about the occult and evil where players control a hunter who delves into a strange land with gothic overtones in search of a mysterious compound called “Paleblood”. This amazing PlayStation 4 exclusive game was developed by the creators of the Dark Souls and Demon Souls series, and as such, sports an incredible difficulty where players will die a lot, just like with old school classic video games, and will end up relearning how to enjoy the promised victory after vanquishing some of the toughest foes in any game yet. As opposed to the Dark Souls series, this game has a more modern setting and besides the classic melee weapons, players will have access to some guns and faster movement, creating a dynamic, complex but beautiful action game that no gamer will be able to put down until the inevitable conclusion. We can’t overstate this enough, but this video game here is reason enough to buy a PS4, and then, there is every other game on this list to enjoy afterwards.
Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens is dropping this year, and to celebrate there is a whole lot of Star Wars related things coming out – from drones to action figures and bobbleheads, and all this merchandising includes video games. Out of these, the game that you absolutely need under the Christmas tree is Star Wars Battlefront (PS4, Xbox One, PC) , a game by EA and Dice, who are known for the beloved Battlefield series. This is a game meant for multiplayer first and foremost, and will have huge squads of gamers picking sides between Rebels and Empire and battling it out in many of the most iconic stages from the movies. From the cold, desolate ice planet of Hoth to the maze-like canyons of Tatooine, this game is all about team-work and working together to bring down the other team and snatch triumph from them. What’s best is that the game will reward good performance, and if you fulfill the objectives, will even get to eventually play as Luke SkyWalker or Darth Vader themselves and go on murdering rampages on the enemy camp.
The Rock Band series is back, after many years in video gaming limbo! This new entry is the first one to come out for the next generation of consoles, and can be enjoyed on PS4 and Xbox One. In this series of games players grab their instrument controllers and play along to the music simulating either guitars, drum sets, or vocals in one of the most fun games out there. This video game features an expansive track list with songs from many artists and decades so the young can discover the classics while us older folks get to check out what kids are listening to nowadays – and on top of this, all of the songs from previous Rock Band DLC are available to be downloaded and playing on the latest version, so your tracklist could increase exponentially with all of your favorite artists’ contributions! While the first version of this game has not had the best reception because of issues with the menu, and complications finding the songs players like, the truth is this game remains as much fun as it was when it first came out, and it’s an absolute joy to have it back among us.
The latest chapter in the Halo saga is called Halo 5: Guardians, and its one of the most awaited video games in the Xbox’s history. This new chapter in the story of Master Chief is not just about the Chief itself, but also that of Spartan Locke, a newcomer tasked with finding Chief after the events of Halo 4. Other than that, the game features a strong single-player campaign, story heavy, but with the characteristic tight shooting fans have grown to expect. There’s also the multiplayer component, featuring from traditional deathmatches to an entirely new mode based on exploration, teamplay, objectives, using vehicloes and even gives the possibility of tackling down all kinds of bosses and gigantic creatures along with a group of friends while defending against an enemy team comrpised of human players, which is completely insane. Halo 5 will be dropping on October 27th, so it’s definitely going to be ready for purchasing (even with an Xbox One bundle!) by the time Christmas comes around.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III is the third entry in the Black Ops series, one of the most beloved first person shooters in the market. This new iteration is coming out for a plethora of consoles including the PS3 and Xbox 360 where it will be multiplayer only. and the regular edition with story mode for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC. In all of these, players will be able to access one of the most fast-paced, highly competitive and addictive Call of Duty multiplayers to date with new features like running on walls, fast guns, and even quicker movement for frantic battles set in a dystopian near-future. The single player story, apparently, will tie-in with the beloved zombie mode from the previous entry, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2, and the players will get a choice of many characters to play as, each with their own individual backstory and personalities. If you were looking for a fast, quick-paced competitive game to play with your friends, it’s hard to go wrong with Treyarch’s latest offering.
Rise of the Tomb Raider is the most recent story of the iconic heroine Lara Croft. While it’s going to launch exclusively on Xbox One (with a fantastic bundle, even) for the holiday season, a PC version will release afterwards and a PS4 edition appears further down on the timeline. Regardless, this title is going to be a direct sequel of Lara’s latest adventure titled simply Tomb Raider, which acted as an origin story of sorts. This sequel will expand on that, show more of her growth, and have her visiting exotic locales, platforming and shooting her way through enemies who want to see her dead. If this new chapter is anything like the previous one, it will be a tight adventure where players will be able to run back and forth on semi-open maps gathering collectibles, getting into gunfights, and more importantly, raid tombs for power-ups, experience, and new weapons to tackle the many different perils all over the game.
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is coming out early next year, but before that happens gamers can take a final look at Nate’s previous adventures with this awesome collection. Uncharted: The Nathan Drake Collection features all three previous games that came out for the PS3 (Uncharted: Drake’s Fortune, Uncharted 2: Among Thieves and Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception) in a completely remastered package where all of the games are in high-definition and running on 60 frames per second. If you have never heard of this saga before, let us say that Uncharted is the best Indiana Jones video game ever created that doesn’t actually feature Indiana Jones, but the charming Nathan Drake and his colorful cast of mates. In these games players get to explore ancient ruins, cities, deep jungles, mountain ranges and more while shooting their way through hordes of foes and platforming, all while the leading characters exchange banter, witty quips, and some of the funniest lines to ever grace a video game. The Uncharted series is all about charm, and if you have a PS4, you owe playing these to yourself.
While many gamers will be disappointed that there is no The Legend of Zelda for Wii U this year, it’s not like there aren’t any new games coming out in the franchise. The Legend of Zelda: TriForce Heroes is an upcoming title for the Nintendo 3DS where players will take control of three Links at once, and use their different skills to solve puzzles, either in single player or in multiplayer mode between three friends. This game shares graphical assets with the previous Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds, which was one of the best Zelda games in ages, and already has a place of honor in the Zelda pantheon. The most fun part, though, is that this collaboration can be done either by being in the same room (even with just one cartridge or digital copy of the game), or completely online thanks to the magic of the Internet, so everyone can enjoy their Zelda dose no matter where they are. That’s the whole point of having a portable console anyways, isn’t it? To be able to play anytime, anywhere.
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Microsoft’s E3 2014 event has just ended, and the news on the Xbox side of things are all fantastic! Scroll down to learn what happened.
What an exciting time to be a gamer. After the lackluster event Microsoft had at E3 2013, they had an uphill battle to remind gamers why it is that Xbox matters at all. Since the beginning of their 2014 press conference, they made it loud and clear: Xbox as a brand, and Xbox One as a console is all about games, and they had 90 minutes of uninterrupted games, creators and studios to show for it. TV wasn’t mentioned once, letting the games take the spotlight they should never have missed, and Microsoft didn’t just deliver the same old FPS games with exclusive, timed DLC, but a bunch of exclusives that make a serious case for the Xbox One to be a gamer’s console of choice.
What they had to show went as follows:
Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
The latest Call of Duty looked fantastic, and seemed to have more of a focus on atmosphere and ambiance instead of being the same shooter of every year. This gives us some hope that they might be up to something cool, although we don’t doubt for a second the frantic multiplayer shooting will be there just the way we remember it.
Forza 5:
Microsoft’s driving simulator looks sharper than ever. The creators thanked the fans for their continued success, and spoke of the great things to come.
Evolve:
Evolve is a game by the creators of Left 4 Dead, and it shows: the game is a co-op shooter where 4 players with different classes traverse a stage looking for a monster, controlled by a 5th player. The action looks simply frantic, and the monster reminds us of Cthulhu.
Assassin’s Creed Unity:
The new Assassin’s Creed game looks like will finally address the issue of allowing players to co-operate when it comes to carrying out the missions. The world (well, Paris) looks huge and populated, and as long as they fix the combat to adapt for the many potential players, this looks like a serious entry for the best title in the series.
Dragon Age Inquisition:
The latest Dragon Age really does look like a return to shape for the franchise, with an incredibly fluid an attractive combat. Time will tell if our prediction holds or not.
Sunset Overdrive:
Microsoft’s answer to Sony’s Infamous comes from a former Sony studio. It was created by Insomniac Games, the team behind Ratchet & Clank, and promises to have a lot of action but being quirky and funny instead of serious.
Super Ultra Dead Rising 3 Arcade Remix Hyper Edition EX Plus Alpha
Are you having trouble pronouncing that? We do too. This is a DLC for Dead Rising 3, which tributes many of the other Capcom franchises, Street Fighter being king among them.
Fable Legends:
The new entry in the Fable series has the blessing and the curse of not having Molyneux behind it. It looks like this entry is a bit on the light side, being a co-op based, relaxed 3rd person hack-n-slash. The cool addition, though, is a “Villain” mode where players take a role analogous to that of the Dungeon Master in classic D&D, and places mobs and traps for the player to fight.
Project Spark:
This is an interesting one: Project Spark lets players create their own mini-games and play with friends. It’s not restricted to one genre, though, and players can try their hand at tabletop games, dungeon crawlers, arcade shooters, and more. Furthermore? It marks the return of Conker, from Conker’s Bad Fur day, and this alone is something to celebrate. The game will be releasing for Xbox One and PC.
Halo 5: Guardians & Halo: Master Chief Collection
It wouldn’t be a Microsoft conference without a million news on the Halo front, but this time they’ve outdone themselves. We saw a Halo 5 teaser which was expected, but also a deep look at the Master Chief Collection. This is a a single disc including Halo 1-4 with their respective multiplayers mode. Halo 2 Anniversary has the ORIGINAL Halo 2 multiplayer, in particular, the one everyone loved, with the same engine as 10 years ago. Players will be able to switch between modern and classic graphics with the touch of a button. Pretty exciting, really, but furthermore, the collection includes Halo: Nightfall, the live action series coming out that connects Halo 4 & 5, and a Halo 5 Guardians Beta.
Inside:
This game looked fantastic. It seems like we’re looking at the next Limbo/Portal, a post-apocalyptic mechanical future, and gameplay based on puzzle solving and stealth. Count us in.
Showing off indie games published to Xbox 1
They showed a bunch of indies, as if in order to contest Sony’s dominance on that field. Microsoft did great, although the footage was really short, they really did showcase a lot of variety.
Rise of the Tomb Raider:
We only saw a short teaser without gameplay, but it seems like this game will gap the transition between the Lara we saw in the last Tomb Raider, and the classic Tomb Raider games. We’re glad to see they’re still focusing on her human side.
Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
We got to see some gameplay of the latest game in the Witcher series, and it frankly looks fantastic. It looks like it will build on the strengths of the previous 2 games, and give players the freedom to hunt, track, and take on quests with incredible graphics and enhanced gameplay. This was our favorite game from the event.
The Division:
Tom Clancy’s games are back! In the trailer for The Divison we saw a 3D map of the city which we assume encompasses the playable area. Apparently, this tactical shooter has massive, sprawling buildings that can be traversed as well as environments that respond to being shot at. Could this game really deliver, or are we seeing the next Watch_Dogs?
Scalebound:
The concept of Scalebound seems to be small guy fighting big monsters in a very stylish way. Let’s not forget, this exclusive is a game by Platinum Games, the people behind Bayonetta.
Crackdown: (No really, just Crackdown)
Crackdown is back! We seem to have seen a pre-rendered sequence, hinting at the possibility of co-op. Despite the lack of actual footage, the return of the franchise alone should delight everyone.
As part of Microsoft’s E3 press conference, games such as a new Halo, Metal Gear Solid 5, Minecraft and more, …
What could be better than a live action Halo TV-series? Why, a fully fledged next-generation sequel, of course. Microsoft has confirmed that a new Halo game is making its way to the Xbox One, calming the doubts of fans who were concerned that the franchise was shifting to less traditional platforms. According to a Microsoft rep, this next-gen Halo (actual name to be determined) will not only "take full advantage of the power and flexibility of Xbox One," but will also be buffered by MS' cloud computing and, in a first for the franchise, run at a "blistering" 60 fps. Look for it to launch sometime in 2014.
Update: Ballmer and Co. just published the video online and we've slotted it in right after the break.
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