The famed island of Erangel is getting an overhaul, PUBG Corp has announced. Season 4 of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds is underway next week on PC and later this summer on consoles.
In a cinematic trailer posted to their respective social media sites, PUBG Corp gave us a look at what’s coming for season 4 in the popular battle royale. Notable among the changes is a complete graphical overhaul to Erangel, the map that started it all. Popular landmarks such as the Prison, Military Base, Mylta Power, and the Mansion will be showcasing what is believed to be the “aftermath” of a great war, as seen in the trailer.
Also coming to the battle royale shooter is a new turntable item. The turntable will spawn randomly throughout the map, allowing players to play music for all nearby combatants to hear. Turntables can be destroyed or turned off and will stop playing after one track. This should add a nice surprise mechanic to the game itself.
Full patch notes can be found on PUBG Corp’s website. Season 4 is on the test server now and hits PC fully next week on July 24 and consoles later this summer. Stay tuned for updates.
Game development is an extremely difficult and tricky environment, one that is definitely not immune to human error, even some of the most hilarious ones. We have often heard of leaks and rumors, but actual unintentional leaks INSIDE a video game might be a first, if not one of the few rare cases.
User Dragonfire9000 on Reddit, reported recently a…strange event that occurred, to say the least after an update for Darksiders 3.
“So I’m not too sure how many of you are in the same boat.
I have the Season Pass for Darksiders 3 and this afternoon my Xbox just downloaded the second DLC, however I don’t think this was actually meant to happen on THQ Nordics side as the introduction cutscene seemed unfinished, there are no new achievements and the final confirming fact, when you enter the DLC, floating in mid-air is the text “start point for DLC2”.
I think someone mixed up an update and the actual DLC in an unfinished state, there no background layer textures are missing, hard-line textures are still there (the things that indicate were something should be.)
there are gaps in the scenery and it suffers from major pop in were entire chunks of the environment just appear out of mid-air.
Hopefully, someone at THQ Nordic gets wind of what happened and issues a fixed notice… soon….”
He claimed after receiving an update that literally leaked the entire second DLC in a less than unfinished state.
For context, THQ announced two main DLCs for their Legend Of Zelda / Classic God Of War inspired franchise, Darksiders 3. While the first DLC dropped recently, the second DLC, named Keepers of the Void was not supposed to release THIS early. Therefore, Reddit user Dragonfire9000 got access to a whole new area with missions, story content, and puzzles.
Darksiders III is a hack and slash action-adventure video game developed by Gunfire Games and published by THQ Nordic for Windows, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, released November the 27th, 2018 with a still rumored Nintendo Switch release.
NIS America has announced a delay for the western release oof Trails of Cold Steel III to October 22. It was originally supposed to come out on September 24 for North America and September 27 for Europe.
The latest issue of V-Jump reveals that Bandai Namco will release Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 Lite on Switch this summer. This free-to-play version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 first launched on Xbox One and PS4 in March. However, V-Jump states that this version will be a limited time release.
Here’s a general overview of the Lite version provided by Gematsu:
New players entering Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 through the “Lite” version of the game will be able to experience the following:
Play five story episodes—“Raditz’s Attack,” “The Saiyan Threat,” “Ruckus on Planet Namek,” “The Ginyu Force Strikes,” and “The Galactic Emperor”—from the main game.
Take part in Online Battles and Online Quests – with the option to play against those with the full version of the game (Online events and expert missions will remain exclusive to owners of the full game).
Compete in Hero Colosseum mode, with all content and online matches.
Additionally, players will be able to transfer saved data from the “Lite” version to the full game if they choose to purchase the full version of Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2.
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 is currently available on Xbox One, PS4, Switch and PC.
Dotemu, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games have announced that the original Streets of Rage composers Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima will be composing the OST for Streets of Rage 4 along with an all-star ensemble of Yoko Shimomura, Hideki Naganuma and Keiji Yamagishi.
More information and surprises about the Streets of Rage 4 soundtrack will be revealed in the future.
Nintendo has announced that Luigi’s Mansion 3 will be launching on October 31st, 2019. This is a Thursday, which also happens to be Halloween. The game will be available through the Nintendo Switch Voucher program, and you can read more about it below.
— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) July 17, 2019
He may still be cowardly, but Luigi has more tools and abilities at his disposal than ever before. Master Luigi’s new powerful moves of Slam, Suction Shot and Burst
Team up with Professor E. Gadd’s latest invention, Gooigi, an all-green doppelganger able to slip through tight spaces, walk on spikes, and otherwise help Luigi overcome obstacles he can’t get past alone
Interchange between Luigi and Gooigi as one player, or grab a friend and control one each at the same time
Explore the Last Resort, ascending through its differently themed floors full of quirky contraptions and haunting enemies
Race the timer with up to 8 players to clear objectives on a series of floors in the ScareScraper
Are you picking up Luigi’s Mansion 3? Let us know in the comments!
Nintendo announced this morning that brand new Joy-Con would hit stores on October 4th, 2019. It has been quite a long time since the last new Joy-Con, so it’s nice to see some new ones coming relatively soon. There are two new sets, Blue/Neon Yellow and Neon Purple/Neon Orange. They will be priced at $79.99.
Nintendo has announced that the Switch will be getting an updated model in August, which will almost double the console’s current battery life. Docked Users aren’t affected, but for handheld users this is potentially a game changer. The estimated battery life is now 4.5 hours to 9.0 hours, going up from 2.5 hours to 6.5 hours. You can take a look at the battery comparisons below.
This updated Switch will launch in mid August in the USA, late August in Japan, and early September in Europe. Are you going to be picking up this new updated model? Let us know in the comments!
Famitsu just announced that their latest Weekly edition will cover information about Yusuke, Ryuji, and Anne’s new Personas!
In addition to that, information about the third semester of the game, an addition from the original Persona 5, will be revealed as well. There will also be more revealed about the new hangout spot, Kichijōji, a new area that wasn’t accessible in Persona 5.
More information to come, stay tuned!
Persona 5: The Royal is being developed and published by Atlus. It is an expansion of the original Persona 5 game for the Playstation 4. It features new gameplay mechanics, palaces, characters and story! It’s expected release date in Japan is October 31st, 2019. Stateside release is still to be decided but it’s expected to release in 2020.
After months of speculation, Nintendo announced the Nintendo Switch Lite as the latest addition to the lineup. It is a dedicated handheld platform lacking key features of the Nintendo Switch, but sold at a cheaper price point.
Naturally, opinions surrounding the Nintendo Switch Lite are varied. The console is acknowledged as a great successor to the Nintendo 3DS that appeals to a broader audience. Yet the inability to output to a television and the lack of HD Rumble are major points of contention.
Regardless, the general sentiment remains that the Nintendo Switch Lite will easily push new consoles throughout the holiday season. Paired alongside the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield, retail stores will struggle to keep consoles on the shelves.
The decision to release the Nintendo Switch Lite was widely deemed a smart move. However, I further assert that it was essential to the longevity of the Nintendo Switch, and its existence guarantees a healthy future for the console.
Next-Gen on the Horizon
By the end of 2020, many expect Microsoft and Sony to release new consoles. Presumably, excitement surrounding the consoles will dominate the discourse in the months prior. Not to mention, the improved specifications of the consoles will outclass the Nintendo Switch with ease. While one could argue the Nintendo Switch is not a direct competitor of either company, the newest PlayStation and Xbox consoles will be positioned as the hottest items for purchase during the holiday season. And if both consoles successfully keep the momentum going after release, the Nintendo Switch’s lifetime sales will suffer against fresh competition.
The Nintendo Switch has experienced great success, with about 35 million units sold as of March 31st, 2019. Yet Nintendo must increase the install base quickly when attention surrounding the Nintendo Switch is at its peak to remain a viable platform.
Enter the Nintendo Switch Lite. Meant to compliment the original Nintendo Switch, the price point and portability ensure it will be a financial success. One could expect the console to push 20 million units or more, a target goal Nintendo failed to reach in the 2018 fiscal year. And prior to the 2020 holiday season, lifetime sales of the console will surely eclipse 60 million. With an impressive install base, Nintendo can guarantee word-of-mouth as an essential source of marketing to push more software.
Attach rates are historically impressive on Nintendo platforms, and the Nintendo Switch is no different. With the Nintendo Switch Lite expanding the install base, the catalog of games will benefit from greater exposure. Games like Super Mario Odyssey and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe will continue to sell alongside purchases of the Nintendo Switch Lite despite releasing earlier in the life cycle. From there, the quality of those games will contribute to further engagement with the Nintendo brand.
Conclusion
The Nintendo Switch Lite might not appeal to the most dedicated Nintendo fans. Yet it holds potential to propel the console family to new heights that might be unachievable after the next PlayStation and Xbox consoles hit the market. Come September 26th, the future of the Nintendo Switch will be brighter than ever before.
