EA Play is a service-within-a-service perk for Xbox Game Pass subs on consoles and, starting tomorrow, PC too If you aren’t sure where to start with this stuff, there’s a minor hassle involved before you can access your free-with-a-membership games. You’ll have to download theEA Desktop app, log in with a current or newly-created EA Account, and link it with your Xbox account. I know, I know. Too many steps....
Developer for Vagrant Story and Tactics Ogre working on new game Sometime after the release ofCrimson Shroud, strategy RPG mastermind Yasumi Matsuno teased a brand new title he was in the process of developing. As the director of such titles asTactics Ogre,Vagrant Story,Final Fantasy Tactics, andFinal Fantasy XII; many fans were excited to see what he planned. Now, we finally get the chance to see his efforts with the reveal of his Kickstarter project,Unsung Story: Tale of the Guardians....
Dynasty Warriors + L4D = Grimm Eclipse Rooster Teeth’s popular animated seriesRWBYis getting a game calledRWBY: Grimm Eclipse, and is up for you to vote for onGreenlightshould you want to. Grimm Eclipseis a four-player co-op hack-and-slash that seems like it borrows some elements from theDynasty WarriorsandLeft 4 Deadseries, as well as a leveling system more often found in MOBAs. You’ll be able to play as four of the lead characters (Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang), and the game is meant to include a new story as opposed to just adapting the series....
Right after Defense Grid Frankly, I didn’t thinkHalo 3andAssassin’s Creed IIwerethatimpressive as headlining acts when Microsoft unveiled its plans for the newGames for Gold initiative. That said — and this comes from a place of love, because I genuinely dug the game way back when — they were much bigger deals thanDefense Grid, of all things. The tower defense title will remain free until July 16, which is whenAssassin’s Creed IIsteps up to the plate, Xbox Live’s Larry Hrybhas confirmed....
You still have to pay Okay, let’s unpack the headline.Batman: Arkham Knightis being published by Warner Bros. Interactive. WB is a consumer-gouging publisher, soBatman: Arkham Knighthas a$40 season passwithBatgirl, $100 premium edition, andlaunch DLCexclusiveto certain retailers. The forum community admin just cleared up the retail-exclusive DLC release plan. That content will be timed exclusives and available to anyone who buys a season pass or the premium edition several months from now, after that contract expires....
When people reflect upon the past, they often wonder how their younger self would have reacted to all of the changes that have taken place, and the new technologies that have developed over the years. If I told my younger self about the fact that there are people in the future who would use their game consoles, both old and new, as a means to create new music called “chiptunes,” and that I would be in a concert hall bobbing and dancing to this new music, my younger self would laugh, walk away and probably shout “Snorlax Smash” as he continued playingPokemon Red....
The QA team has won its vote to unionize Another union has successfully won its vote to unionize at Activision Blizzard. Quality assurance workers at Blizzard Albany have voted 14-0 to unionize. The team of about 20 QA workers voted 14 yes, with none against and 18 eligible voters. ViaPolygon, the NLRB says three votes were challenged. Parties involved have five days to file objections. Otherwise, the bargaining process will begin....
Draw your best homage If you’re an artist, you may as well check out this new contest from Capcom, where you can win a copy of the upcomingMega Man Legacy Collection. The gist is that the publisher wants you to “re-imagine” the covers of the first six games, and craft your own rendition of what it should look like. The contest will run until August 14, and you can findall the pertinent details here, as well as some new key art....
It’s exciting when you get a Mythic or a Secret unit inAnime Realms. However, to really draw out their full potential, you will have to hook them up with some traits at some point. Find out what traits to aim for when rerolling with ourcompleteAnime Realmstraits list. Table of Contents Anime Realms Traits List Most of the traits in the above list will benefit your units inAnime Realmsin one way or another....
You can use your new fridge as a barrier In today’s contest you can win a brand new Xbox Series X, courtesy ofDungeon Defenders: Awakened! I’d say the worst part of my job here is that I give away all sorts of cool stuff, but can’t actually win any of it, myself. Case in point; I don’t have an Xbox Series X. Today I’m giving one away. All my blood, sweat, and tears results inyouwinning a brand new next-gen console!...
‘There is simply no excuse for this…’ Last week saw the release of military shooterCrossfireXon Xbox consoles and theXbox Game Passservice. Unfortunately, the release did not go too smoothly, with players immediately running into multiple technical problems on all platforms — ranging from inaccessible content toonline stability. The title’s executive producer, Sooro Boo, (better known to the community as simply “Mr. Boo”)released a statement this weekendcandidly apologizing for the title’s less-than-stellar launch state, while assuring players that multiple fixes are en route to eliminate each and every one of the issues currently plaguingCrossfireX....
The increasing use of AI in gaming draws ambivalent responses. While some appreciate it whenused in the right context, others complain that it lacks the artistic flair that only humans can bring.Date Ariane’s creator, Ariane Barnes, has been warning of the possible harms of AI in gaming all year, and it hasn’t stopped in December. For the uninitiated,Date Arianeis a classic game that launched in 2004 and has gone on to be highly influential in the realm of adult visual novels....
A Star is Born Evolution is the latest addition toEA FC 25Ultimate Team, and you may create a low-rated genius with the item. This evolution is specifically focused on Bronze and Silver items, as the maximum achievable overall rating is 74. However, this won’t be an ordinary 74-rated Silver item, and it will have playstyle+ and stat boosts. Let’s take a look at the requirements, followed by the upgrades and the best options for the evolution....
