Watch_Dogs is now out in the wild. Once I get my little mitts on a PC copy, subsequent editorial mutterings and opinions are likely to follow. Stay tuned for that. But overall it seems the gaming world has survived the release. The scope of review scores show promise if not sweeping adoration of the game. Don't get me wrong. Ubisoft has spent a pretty penny on this new IP, which is usually seen as risky business these days with game publishers. Yet a strong GTA vibe with questionable gameplay mechanics seems to be the pervading idea among trusted gaming press.
This past week in gaming was fille with more than just 'dog watching'. Would you believe EA has announced a brand new Battlefield game coming this year? That and more await your gaze.
1. Watch_Dogs Companion: ctOS Mobile App
Ubisoft has just released the barely-mentioned mobile app for Watch_Dogs. The Watch_Dogs Companion: ctOS App is a robust little freebie that allows you to grief friends online or play standalone features. You can play against live friends or others without having to own Watch_Dogs. Take control of the city and setup roadblocks, change traffic light and more. You need an internet connection and a Uplay account. Just make sure you type in the whole name when searching. That's the only way I was able to find the app on the Google Play store. It's available now for Android and iOS.
2. Battlefield Hardline Fall 2014
Visceral Games, the devs behind the impressive Dead Space series are the devs on tap for the this new Battlefield Hardline. Hardline reigns in the scope of war to depict a more familiar cops N' robbers tone. A trailer was live but has since has been yanked. But you can expect more on this one in just a few weeks at this year's E3. For now, expect all sorts of cool gadgets, some getaway vehicles and more.
3. Metro Redux
Wow this one was a surprise. Metro Last Light is not very old at all and here we have a HD-esque redux of both Metro 2033 and Metro Last Light in the works. The first game - Metro 2033 will see the bulk of remastering of sorts, with Last Light receiving what is being called a graphical facelift and gameplay improvements, including new melee animations. The games will be bundled together and sold as Redux pack for Windows PC, PS3, Xbox One and Linux. Here's are a few more details...
The original game has been rebuilt in the latest and greatest iteration of the 4A Engine, bringing all the graphical and gameplay improvements from Metro: Last Light to Metro 2033 Redux Experience radically improved gameplay: advanced enemy AI, improved combat and stealth mechanics, superior weapon handling and more responsive, intuitive controls plus signature features from Last Light such as the atmospheric 'mask wipe' mechanic, weapon customization, and silent kills and takedowns Enjoy completely re-mastered visuals: advanced lighting, dynamic weather, more detailed characters with improved animation, more dynamic destruction and improved smoke, fire and particle effects 4. Borderland Pre-Sequel Gameplay 5. The Witcher 2 on Linux and SteamOS
One of the greatest games ever made is now available for Linux and SteamOS. These versions of CD Projekt Red's The WItcher 2: Assassin of Kings Enhanced Edition can be found on Valve's Steam service. This version contains all the extra goodies that were doled out over the year following the initial release of The Witcher 2. BTW the game is on sale for 80% off. Amazing stuff!
6. Steam Machines Delayed
Speaking of SteamOS... Valve has officially announced a pretty major delay for Steam Machine launches. All we have to go on is an ominous 2015 release window. Yikes. But they lay blame on that crazy new controller they are cooking up. Tuning and balancing the thing still needs time to marinate.
We're now using wireless prototype controllers to conduct live playtests, with everyone from industry professionals to die-hard gamers to casual gamers. It's generating a ton of useful feedback, and it means we'll be able to make the controller a lot better. Of course, it's also keeping us pretty busy making all those improvements. Realistically, we're now looking at a release window of 2015, not 2014.
7. Evolve Delayed
Inbound from 2k Games! It's being called the best looking first-person shooter of 2014. Evolve does look interesting if asymmetrical multiplayer action is your thing. One player assumes the role of a hunted and feared behemoth of a monster-thingy, the other players work cooperatively in different classes to take the creature down. It's scheduled to launch this October and the trailer above reveals new Hunters, a new hazardous map and gameplay mechanics.
8. GRID Autosport
Discipline, Focus, Endurance... These are tenets a virtual GRID Autosport driver must make peace with. I love the GRID series and this one looks pretty darn interesting for car enthusiasts.
9. The Evil Within Delayed But Still Terrifying
Utter terror has been postponed. The Bethesda blog states The Evil Within has been pushed back to October from its August 2014 release. That's just in time for Halloween. The question is, do you want to feel fear like the poor unsuspecting players in the video above? Of course you do!
10. Bethesda's Free-2-Play Battlecry
I love the concept of free2play games. The concept, the $0 cost of entry and even the microtransactions. That doesn't mean all free2play are worth your time. But Bethesda has one on th ehorizon that looks good enough to download. It's BATTLECRY, a team-based multiplayer game devoid of the typical gunplay drudgery found in most games. This one is heavily based on melee and ranged combat using swords, archery and other ordinances. Official site is live with a few more details.
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