For some, today marks the end of their first week back on the grindstone. For others it’s the end of their last week of freedom. Whichever you fall under, let the Gaming News Wrap help you through your day.
Games
- Far Cry Primal PC system requirements revealed
- Rainbow Six Siege patch tweaks hit detection, matchmaking
- GTA Online community wants a skins/livery editor and marketplace in the game
- Try Hi-Rez’s new mobile game [Jetpack Fighter], get free SMITE loot
Guardians: Complete any activity in Destiny between now and Jan. 10th to earn an exclusive new Emblem. pic.twitter.com/zkwxOQpryT
— Destiny 2 (@DestinyTheGame) January 7, 2016
#Hellblade is coming to PlayStation 4 and PC at the same time. https://t.co/4L9TfZQfOy
— NinjaTheory (@NinjaTheory) January 6, 2016
Sales & Discounts
- PlayStation‘s January sale adds more games
- The Division beta code available in latest Humble Weekly Bundle
Consoles & Hardware
- Palmer Luckey: “We don’t make money on the Rift“; Explains “$350 ballpark” quote
- Even if you pre-ordered, you could be waiting over three months for your Rift
- Oculus Rift’s high price is a win for PlayStation VR
- Sony says there are over 100 titles in the works for PlayStation VR
Industry
- Dogmeat and D-Dog are up for a major World Dog Award
- Curve Digital and Kuju merge to form ‘major new British publisher’
- Rise of the Tomb Raider free with purchase of select Nvidia cards
- Minecraft: Pocket Edition 2 is as shameless as App Store games get
“Scam” game costs a fiver, breaks hearts. - Assassin’s Creed Chronicles – Costume Turnarounds [cosplay references]
Screenshots & Concept Art
Videos
- A Prophecy Incarnated | Dying Light: The Following Story Trailer
- Battlefield Hardline: Getaway Cinematic Trailer
- Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 open beta begins next week
Offers four maps, 24-player modes and six new characters.
- Unravel ‘Yarny’s Inspiration’ Dev Diary
