Let’s not beat around the bush… it’s The Division today, and nothing else matters really. Other than this Gaming News Wrap, then you can go and play.
Games
- The Division
- Overwatch release date confirmed [24 May]
- Carmageddon: Max Damage release date wheeled in [3 June]
- Smite PlayStation 4 open beta dated [22 March]
- Rock Band 4 partners with PDP as co-publisher
New peripherals due this autumn - Metal Gear Solid Unreal 4 fan remake cancelled
- Portal-themed VR compilation The Lab releasing for free
Here it is – the new reverse sleeve cover for DOOM #VoteLikeHell. Thanks for voting! pic.twitter.com/4cZZr1wJTE
— DOOM (@DOOM) March 7, 2016
Consoles & Hardware
Industry
- Remedy still in talks about Alan Wake 2
- Fable developer Lionhead Studios to shut down
UPDATE: Fable Legends beta ends mid-April. Refunds to be issued - BioWare senior editor Cameron Harris is leaving the video game industry
Will depart from Mass Effect: Andromeda in mid-April - Sorry, David Hayter’s not recording new Metal Gear Solid dialogue
- Assassin’s Creed movie already getting a sequel – report
YES! We have officially eclipsed more than 1 MILLION unique players on @Xbox One! Thank you very much for continuing to support us!
— Rocket League (@RocketLeague) March 6, 2016
Hints & Tips
- The Division guide: how to earn Dark Zone credits
- The Division guide: make money, level fast, survive the Dark Zone and get the best loot
Videos
- Sniper Elite 4 – Official Teaser Trailer – 2016
Will run at 1080p on PS4 and Xbox One
- Warhammer: End Times – Vermintide Last Stand Trailer
Horde mode and DLC
- Descent spiritual successor Overload releases playable demo
But is struggling in its Kickstarter campaign
- Rising Storm 2: Vietnam – Boots on the Ground trailer
- Nioh Walk Through (TGS 2015)
