Tuesday, 27 November 2018
Friday, 23 November 2018
Blizzard Rumoured to be Developing a Warcraft version of Pokémon Go
Source: www.vrfocus.com --- Thursday, November 22, 2018
Up to now the closest Blizzard has come to developing anything virtual reality (VR) or augmented reality (AR) related was during GamesCom this year with an AR guided tour of its stand where guests could also win prizes. However, thanks to the popularity of videogames like Pokémon Go, the company is reportedly working on a Warcraft version. Mobile gaming is very popular among the developers at Blizzard Entertainment’s HQ reports Kotaku , with Pokémon Go a particular favourite – an orc statue in the campus just so happens to be a Pokémon Gym. So from there it seems like they decided that World of Warcraft would make for a great fit as an AR title, running around battling orcs and other fantasy creatures in your local park. Currently being created by an incubation team at the company, the title is in production thanks to lead designer Cory Stockton being a fan of Pokémon Go. While there are no images or an official title just yet for this Warcraft AR experience, it will expand upon the gameplay characteristics of Pokémon Go, with those that have played it saying there’s: ‘a lot more to it’, especially when it comes to single-player. Such is the AR gaming space as it is now, Warcraft would need to do much more than Pokémon Go to make a mark, even with its legions of loyal fans. Pokémon Go has managed to keep going thanks to its brand being massively popular the world over, yet it doesn’t offer the same gameplay variety as newer riva ...
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911 GT3 RS Challenge Levels Up to Top Four Contestants
Source: https://ift.tt/1cDdSYy --- Wednesday, November 21, 2018
Level two of the 911 GT3 RS Challenge has top eight finalists battling it out at GamesCom, in Germany. The post 911 GT3 RS Challenge Levels Up to Top Four Contestants appeared first on Internet Brands Automotive Group Blog . ...
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Thursday, 22 November 2018
Monday, 19 November 2018
ASUS brings the world’s thinnest gaming laptop to the UK
Source: www.kitguru.net --- Sunday, November 18, 2018
ASUS unveiled its ROG Zephyrus S GX531GM gaming laptop at GamesCom in August, laying claim to the title of “world’s thinnest gaming laptop”. Taking to London, the firm provided a hands-on with the device, showcasing its improved processor, display and dimensions. ASUS introduced it’s the Republic of Gamers (ROG) Zephyrus range in 2017, targeting the high-end gaming market with an Nvidia GTX 1080 Max-Q. While our resident laptop Guru Leo praised its “impressively thin and light” design, ASUS has managed to trim things back even further without sacrificing performance. UK product manager Neil Reid emphasised on the ultra-thin chassis of the Zephyrus S, scaled back from the 16.9-17.9mm of its predecessor to just 14.95-15.75mm with a Unibody lid. This makes the Zephyrus S the world’s thinnest gaming laptop to date, however the weight of the device is largely unaffected, seeing a slight decrease from 2.2kg to 2.1kg. The reduced size is particularly noticeable in the thinner bezels surrounding a crystal clear 15.6-inch FullHD display, bringing the Zephyrus line into 2018. Refresh rate has also been bolstered from 120Hz to a full 144Hz at 3ms response time. As you can see from the photo below, the AHVA panel allows for a wide range of viewing angles. The keyboard layout returns, with ASUS doubling up its touchpad as a NUM pad. The keys themselves are once again pulled to the front of the chassis, featuring a reduced travel distance fro ...
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Switchblade Gets Off The Grid With New Bundle Packs
Source: www.gamespace.com --- Friday, November 16, 2018
Back at GamesCom 2018, Switchblade was one of the favorite ones to watch. Now the motorized mobile MOBA has launched a series of new bundle packs for PC and PlayStation 4 players. Bringing together the mayhem of vehicular combat and the inherent structure of Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas, Switchblade is a unique concept that comes straight out of the minds of Liverpool’s Lucid Games. Featuring a range of car classes, upgradeable items, hot swapping of cars, and fast-paced 5v5 scenarios, this near future e-sport is definitely more than a very literal Rocket League. The latest announced from the team at Lucid Games bring a new series of bundle packs to this Switchblade. With three tiers of new battle bundles, competitors will be able to buy into Early Access for just a few dollars and gain a number of brand new benefits. We’ve listed these below for you. Switchblade – Starter Pack – $2.99 (or regional equivalent) New players can kick-start their Switchblade experience with the Switchblade Starter Pack. This includes 4 vehicles to own and use forever. • Vehicles included: Fog Hog, Tiny Giant, Thunder Pulse, Berserker. Switchblade – Epic Pack – $6.99 (or regional equivalent) • More experienced players can switch it up on the battlefield with the Switchblade Epic Pack, which includes 10 vehicles to own and use forever. • Vehicles included: Fog Hog, Tiny Giant, Thunder Pulse, Berserker, Goofer, Electron, Gravitron, Kamikaze, Safegu ...
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Until Dawn Dev Supermassive Is Working On “Several Unannounced PlayStation Exclusives”
Source: gamingbolt.com --- Tuesday, November 13, 2018
Developers of Until Dawn Supermassive Games announced at GamesCom this year that they’d be partnering with Bandai Namco to make The Dark Pictures , an anthology of horror titles, which, unlike the developer’s last few titles, wouldn’t be exclusives to the PS4. However, it seems like their days of making PlayStation exclusive titles aren’t over yet. While speaking with Russian website 4PDA (via Reddit ), Supermassive’s Pete Samuels confirmed that there are “several” PlayStation exclusives currently in development at the studio. “Well, the relationship with Sony is still excellent,” he said. “We are working on several unannounced PS exclusives. But we can’t talk about them right now.” After Until Dawn , Supermassive made a few more PS4 exclusive titles, such as the VR game The Inpatient , and the PlayLink title Hidden Agenda , neither of which was really too successful. The PlayStation exclusives they have in development could be something along those lines, or perhaps a big budget AAA release similar to Until Dawn- maybe even for the PS5. We don’t know either way, but hopefully, something will be announced soon. Until then, Man of Medan , the first game in The Dark Pictures anthology, is out next year for the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. ...
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