Ugh. Monday. The only thing making it better is the Gaming News Wrap, and promise of brains. Well, the one appeals to us more than you of course.
Games
- Mass Effect Andromeda short gameplay leak (Early build)
- Jeff Kaplan talks ideas for Overwatch 2 and the possibility of exploring other genres
- Halo 5 Ghosts of Meridian update releases next week, adds two new maps, more
- Tech Analysis: Quantum Break
- GTA Online Tornado Week: Lowrider Bonuses, New SUMO Maps – and the Tornado Custom Arriving Tuesday
- BioShock: The Collection includes BioShock, BioShock 2, and BioShock Infinite
- Eve Online is playing host to “gaming’s largest conflict ever”
- Griefers or saviours? The Elite Dangerous players causing a rift in space
“We’re internet sociopaths.” - Wildstar‘s Destination Arcterra update goes live
- Road Redemption slated for PC this summer
UPDATE: Wii U version still happening, albeit after PS4 and Xbox One ports. - After The Rapture: The Chinese Room’s Next Game, Total Dark, Is An Isometric RPG
It's been the worst-kept secret, but it's now official… Rapture will be coming to PC! No release date yet, but we'll keep you posted!
— The Chinese Room (@ChineseRoom) April 1, 2016
Consoles & Hardware
- Delayed Oculus Rift shipping now free due to component shortage
- Bandai Namco is making a VR installation to tackle fear of heights
Industry
- Don’t Expect Xbox One and a Half, Xbox Head Says
“I’m not a big fan of Xbox One and a half. If we’re going to move forward, I want to move forward in big numbers.” - Quantum Break Preorders “Well Ahead of Plan,” Could Be a “Mega Hit” — Xbox Exec
“Fingers crossed, but I think we’re sitting on a mega hit.” - Blizzard inviting users to test voice chat alpha
- Final Fantasy 15 has to sell 10 Million copies to make back its investment
- Epic’s Tim Sweeney: Here’s how to keep Windows an open platform
- Capcom Reorganizes Mobile Business; Plans to Aggressively Release Titles Utilizing its IP
- SEGA’s acquisition of Atlus USA finalized, will publish all titles in North America
- Layoffs at Guitar Hero Live developer
But Freestyle Games to remain open. - Scribblenauts lead designer forms new studio [Echohead], wants to twist AAA landscape
Opinion
eSports
- OpTic Gaming Win NA Stage 1 Finals
- CS:GO team pulls off ludicrous double comeback at MLG Columbus
- Luminosity Gaming are the MLG Columbus Major champions
- Dota 2‘s biggest tournament, The International, returns to Seattle August 8-13 for a week of lane pushing
- Californian university announces League of Legends eSports scholarship
Videos
- Escape from Tarkov
- Mortal Kombat Fatalities Every Fatality Ever – Mortal Kombat XL
- The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt– Roach
- Rugby Challenge 3 Official Gameplay Trailer
- The King of Fighter XIV – 10th Teaser Trailer
- Dark Souls III – The Movie