Featuring a limited edition, Ceramic White, Darth Vader silkscreened PSP system and the hit game Star Wars Battlefront: Renegade SquadronTM, the Star Wars Battlefront Entertainment Pack provides the ultimate collectible, all-in-one portable entertainment experience in one low-priced pack
Features
The all-new PSP – lighter, slimmer and more portable than ever
Play any of more than 360 games anytime, anywhere on the dazzling, 4.3” widescreen LCD
Listen to music, watch movies, check the Internet, watch live and recorded TV, and jam to Internet Radio
Access your PLAYSTATION 3 content while on the go
Talk all you want to PSP owners around the world with Skype
Hundreds of games that let you take your gaming on the go
Unique content created specifically for the PSP® system
Diverse genres — and all created with portable gaming in mind
Play games anytime, anywhere on the PSP system’s dazzling, widescreen LCD. Games are playable off a UMD™ (Universal Media Disc), which load when inserted into the system. If your PSP system hasn’t been updated, the game software will update your PSP system’s firmware as well.
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The silver screen, conveniently resized.
Choose from hundreds of movies and TV shows to watch, spanning diverse genres and viewing choices
Take your entertainment with you on the go by placing your downloaded videos on Memory Stick Duo™
Here’s How it Works.
Use the Use the PSP Media Manager to easily place videos on your PSP System’s Memory Stick Duo.
PSP Media Manager will search your PC for videos, and then convert
Alternatively, watch full-length movies and TV shows off a UMD™.
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Let the music move you — anywhere.
Place your MP3 collection on Memory Stick Duo and take your music with you everywhere
Plays MP3, WAV, WMA, ATRAC3+, and MP4 formats
Here’s How it Works.
You can add MP3’s (or other music format files) to your Memory Stick Duo for play on your PSP system.
Simply attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — making the PSP an external drive.
You’ll then be able to copy your MP3s onto your Memory Stick Duo (make sure that your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your music files in the folder labeled Music).
Then just plug your headphones in, go to Music on the PSP system’s XMB™ (XrossMediaBar) menu and select your song.
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Take your photos and slide shows to go.
Place your photos on your Memory Stick Duo and view them on the LCD screen
Beam photos to friends via Wi-Fi
Set up a slideshow to show friends and family your photo collection
Here’s How it Works.
It’s easy to place photos on your PSP system!
Attach your PSP to your PC through a USB cable — which will make the PSP an external drive.
You’ll then be able to copy your photos (JPG, TIFF, PNG, GIF, or BMP formats) to your Memory Stick Duo (make sure your Memory Stick Duo is formatted for use on your PSP and that you place your photos in the folder labeled Photo).
You can then go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB and select the photo that you’d like to view.
You can also beam photos to a friend in the vicinity who has a PSP. Make sure that both of your PSP systems have the Wi-Fi switch set to On.
The photo ‘Receiver’ should go to the Photo icon on the PSP system’s XMB, select the location to save the photo and press .
Select ‘Receive’.
The photo ‘Sender’ should go to the photo to be sent and press .
Select ‘Send’ and press .
The photo will be beamed via Wi-Fi to your friend’s PSP.
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Got a hot spot? Get some cool stuff
Access the Internet from any accessible hotspot
For exclusive PSP downloadable demos and content, visit www.us.playstation.com/psp
Here’s How it Works
To access the Internet on your PSP system, first make sure that you are at an accessible hotspot and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to ON.
If you are at a new location, you’ll want to select the WWW icon on your PSP system’s XMB screen, and then follow instructions to set up a New Connection.
Once you have tested this connection, select the WWW icon from your PSP system’s XMB screen again.
Press and then to access the URL bar, or scroll over to the Bookmarks icon (noted by the ‘heart’ icon) and select a site.
If accessing through the URL bar, after pressing , the on screen keyboard will pop up. Enter the desired website URL and your PSP will connect you to that site. Once the web page is shown, press to hide the toolbar.
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LocationFree TV
Watch live TV, DVR content or your DVD player content on your PSP system from anywhere in the world via an accessible hotspot
Connect your compatible TV, DVD player, DVR, Camcorder, or PC to the LocationFree Base Station. Then enjoy your favorite TV shows, movies, created video, and more where and when you want on your PSP — wherever wireless connectivity allows
Here’s How it Works
To connect to your LocationFree TV base station through your PSP, make sure you have installed firmware update 2.80 or later and that your Wi-Fi switch is set to On.
Go to the LocationFree icon underneath the Network icon on your PSP system’s XMB menu. (If you have not set-up a connection yet, your PSP will take you through the process.)
Register your PSP with the LocationFree TV base station by pressing the ‘Setup Mode’ button on the base station.
Select the LocationFree TV icon under the Network icon on the XMB menu and press .
Select a public wireless LAN service (if outside the home) or ‘LocationFree AP’ (if inside the home). Now you can enjoy your favorite TV shows, DVR or DVD content from the road! For further set-up information, go to www.sony.com/locationfree.
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TiVo-To-Go™
Watch recorded TV content downloaded to your Memory Stick Duo
TiVo-To-Go™ service costs $24.95 (one time flat fee) and converts recorded TiVo content to the correct PSP system format
Check www.tivo.com/tivotogo for more information
Here’s How it Works
To access your TiVo content for playback on your PSP, your TiVo Series2™ must be connected to your home network (connecting it to your PC).
Next, go to www.tivo.com/tivotogo to download the TiVo Desktop Plus software. This will allow your PC to convert the TiVo files to a PSP readable format. TiVo charges a one-time fee of $24.95 for this service, payable via their website.
When TiVo Desktop Plus has been downloaded, click the box in the ‘Preferences’ menu to ensure files are converted to PSP format.
Transfer the shows you wish onto your PC. The PC will then automatically convert the files into PSP readable files and place in a separate portable downloads folder.
You’ll then need to connect your PSP to your PC via the USB cable — which will turn the PSP into an external drive. Make sure your Memory Stick Duo has been formatted for use on the PSP and that you have updated your PSP system’s firmware to version 2.80 or later. From there, you’ll be able to enjoy your TiVo content on your PSP!
*Mac users can convert their TiVo Series2 programs for PSP as well using Roxio Toast 8 — see http://www.tivo.com/mactivotogo/ for details.
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RSS
Enjoy audio and video RSS (podcasts) downloaded to your PSP system — anywhere you go
Check out PlayStation Mayhem and other RSS content on the RSS page through the official PSP website
Here’s How it Works
Start the web browser (see Internet section for more information).
Select a webpage that offers RSS-distributed content.
Select the icon for the RSS-distributed content.
Select YES and then press . You have now created an RSS channel for that webpage. To access this content, simply go to the channel under the RSS menu.
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Battle others in intense online gaming at home or through complimentary 6 month access at any T-Mobile HotSpot*
Here’s How it Works
To play anyone in your local vicinity (up to 50 feet away), simply make sure your Wi-Fi switch is set to the On position, and follow the game’s instructions on how to connect. Both PSP systems must have a copy of the game to play.
To play online, make sure you're at an accessible hotspot (at home or T-Mobile HotSpot), and set your Wi-Fi switch to the On position.
Ensure you have set up a new connection and then follow the game’s on screen instructions to access the game lobby and find people to play!
Check www.us.playstation.com/psp/ to view T-Mobile HotSpot compatible games.
For detailed instructions on installing the necessary firmware update required for T-Mobile HotSpot online gaming, go to: www.us.playstation.com/psp/downloads/systemupdate/
*Available through March 28, 2008. PSP must be updated to System Update v.3.30 or later.
Check out more upcoming games at http://www.us.playstation/psp/
New Godzilla 2 Trailer Delivers Massive Multi-Headed Monster Action
The spectacular new trailer for the upcoming Godzilla: King of the Monsters is here. The movie is the sequel to 2014's Godzilla and it sees the legendary monster joined by several other giant creatures, including the fearsome three-headed King Ghidorah.
While the first trailer only gave us fleeting glimpses of the new monsters, this latest one puts the emphasis on the epic action that the movie looks set to deliver. We see Ghidorah emerging from a volcano, the winged Rodan doing battle with jet fighters, and the moth-like Mothra swooping into battle. There's also a few humans in there, including Stranger Things star Millie Bobbie Brown, The Conjuring's Vera Farmiga, and Game Night's Kyle Chandler. But really, this one is about the monsters. Check it out above.
Godzilla: King of the Monsters is directed by Michael Dougherty, whose previous credits include the Christmas monster movie Krampus. It also stars Thomas Middleditch (Silicon Valley), Sally Hawkins (The Shape of Water), Ken Watanabe (Inception), O'Shea Jackson Jr (Straight Outta Compton), and Charles Dance (Game of Thrones). It hits theaters on May 31, 2019.
It's the latest entry in Legendary Pictures' so-called MonsterVerse, following Godzilla and last year's Kong: Skull Island. The fourth movie in the series will be Godzilla vs Kong, which is now in production and scheduled for a May 2020 release. The cast includes Alexander Skarsgård (Hold the Dark), Rebecca Hall, Brian Tyree Henry (Atlanta), and Demieur n Bichir (Alien Covenant).
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Mortal Kombat 11 Beta Launching In March 2019
Mortal Kombat 11 was announced at the Game Awards, and it's already just around the corner with an April 23, 2019 release date. You can play early, though, by pre-ordering to earn yourself a spot in the beta. The test will kick off for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in March.
The announcement mentions select retailers for the beta but doesn't specify which are participating, so be sure to check with yours. The beta won't be available on Nintendo Switch or PC, each of which are also getting MK11. Pre-ordering will also net you Shao Kahn as a playable character.
NetherRealm will be giving the first extended look at the game on January 17, 2019. The event will feature a keynote talk along with the gameplay debut. It will take place simultaneously in both Los Angeles and London at 11 AM PT / 7 PM UTC. It will be livestreamed on Twitch.
The announcement referenced a "time bending story," which fits what we saw in the debut trailer at the Game Awards. In it, we saw two different versions of Scorpion from different eras of Mortal Kombat. It seems likely that this time the alternate retro costumes won't just be for cosmetic purposes, but rather different versions of characters will play heavily into the story. NetherRealm has become known for its unique fighting game campaigns in both Mortal Kombat and Injustice, which interweave several characters stories to tell one larger meta-plot.
Naturally, it's pretty gruesome too. The debut trailer made a point of showing both Raiden and Scorpion being roughed up in a handful of ways, so be sure to check out the trailer if you missed it the first time around.
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The Witcher 3's Geralt Is Coming To Monster Hunter World
Capcom has pulled back the curtain on a load of new content on the way to its hit action RPG, Monster Hunter World. Along with the "massive" Iceborne expansion, the publisher announced that a new collaboration featuring Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is coming to the game, and it'll be available early next year.
The famed Witcher finds himself in the New World after being transported by a portal. According to Capcom, players will "get to utilize his signature fighting style" to take on an assortment of Witcher-inspired quests, which will "offer a unique gameplay experience blending RPG mechanics of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt with Monster Hunter World's game systems."
No further details on the Witcher collaboration have been announced yet, but Capcom says it will share additional information "at a later date." The crossover event is slated to arrive as a free update on PS4 and Xbox One in early 2019, with a PC release set to follow soon afterward. You can watch the first trailer for the Witcher 3 Monster Hunter World collaboration above.
The crossover event is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg of new content on the way to Monster Hunter World. Next fall, Capcom will release the aforementioned Iceborne expansion, a "massive" update that will introduce new quest ranks, environments, monsters, and gear. Iceborne will also add a new storyline that picks up after the ending of the base game.
Before either of those arrive, Capcom will bring back the Kulve Taroth Siege beginning December 20. This time around, the quest will feature a more formidable Arch-Tempered version of the monster that offers a chance to get even more powerful rewards. The publisher also announced it is hosting an Appreciation Fest in January to celebrate the game's first anniversary. This will encompass new anniversary quests that give players a chance to earn "special equipment."
In the meantime, there is still time to take part in Monster Hunter World's current seasonal event, the Winter Star Fest. The event is scheduled to run through December 17 and features "almost all" previous Event Quests, along with a handful of new ones, daily limited bounties, and new hunter and Palico gear to forge.
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Sonic The Hedgehog Movie's First Poster Teases A New-Look Sonic
Everyone's favorite super-fast blue hedgehog makes his big screen debut next year, with the release of the Sonic the Hedgehog movie. The first poster has now been released, and it hints at a slightly different look for Sonic.
It's a motion poster, which shows several bolts of blue light zooming across the screen, before it forms a partial silhouette of Sonic. He's instantly recognisable of course, but there's a few differences worth noting, presumably because in the movie he'll have to interactive with human actors. His limbs are definitely a bit more humanoid, with noticeably muscular legs. He's also wearing realistic sneakers, rather than the more cartoonish type we're used to seeing him (they're the right color at least). Check it out below, via IGN:
Take a look at the brand new motion poster for Sonic The Hedgehog right here! pic.twitter.com/15n5APqaM0
— IGN (@IGN) December 10, 2018
Sonic the Hedgehog is released on November 15, 2019. It's set to star Westworld's James Marsden, with comedian Ben Schwartz as the voice of Sonic and Jim Carrey as the evil Dr. Robotnik. It's directed by Jeff Fowler, who is making his feature debut, but won an Oscar in 2005 for his animated short Gopher Broke. It's produced by Deadpool director Tim Miller.
2016 marked the 25th anniversary of the Sonic franchise. The latest instalments in the series were Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces, both of which were released in 2017. A new Sonic racing game, Team Sonic Racing, is due out next year.
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Best Buy Sale On PS4, Xbox One, And Nintendo Switch Games This Week
A new week means a new set of video game deals is available at Best Buy. Whether you do your gaming on a PS4, Xbox One, or Nintendo Switch, you'll likely find something worth playing available at a nice discount. This week finds quite a few games on sale, including recent hits like Black Ops 4 and Battlefield V, plus discounts on consoles and accessories. Let's look at some of this week's biggest savings opportunities at Best Buy.
All Xbox One consoles are $50 off between now and December 16. If you buy the Xbox One X Battlefield V bundle on sale for $450, you'll also receive an extra controller for free. Select Xbox One controllers and three-month Xbox Live Gold subscriptions are $10 off as well. A one-year subscription to Xbox Game Pass is just $70 right now as well. That gets you access to a selection of over 100 games, plus first-party Microsoft games (like Crackdown 3) the day they launch.
If you're looking for freebies, you have a few options. The digital standard edition of Battlefield V comes with a free set of dog tags. Buying FIFA 19 gets you a pair of shoelaces. And My Best Buy members who pre-order Anthem get a $10 reward certificate (sign up for free here). Select other pre-orders qualify for that deal as well.
A number of the biggest recent games are on sale for $40 each this week, including console exclusives like Spider-Man on PS4 and Forza Horizon 4 on Xbox One. Other great deals include Battlefield V for $40, Octopath Traveler for $50, and Star Wars Battlefront II for just $10. Best Buy also has a selection of digital Switch games on sale for $10 off. And if you still have your 3DS in rotation, you can pick up select games with a "buy one, get one half off" deal.
You'll find more standout discounts below, or you can hop over to Best Buy's deal page to find the full list.
PS4
Battlefield V -- $40
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $40
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition -- $25
FIFA 19 -- $40
Grand Theft Auto V -- $20
Madden NFL 19 -- $40
MLB The Show 18 -- $20
NBA 2K19 -- $40
NBA Live 19 -- $23
Need for Speed Rivals -- $15
NHL 19 -- $40
Spider-Man -- $40
Star Wars Battlefront II -- $10
WWE 2K19 -- $40
Xbox One
Battlefield V -- $40
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 -- $40
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition -- $25
FIFA 19 -- $40
Forza Horizon 4 -- $40
Grand Theft Auto V -- $20
Madden NFL 19 -- $40
NBA 2K19 -- $40
NBA Live 19 -- $23
NHL 19 -- $40
Sea of Thieves -- $30
Star Wars Battlefront II -- $10
State of Decay 2 -- $20
WWE 2K19 -- $40
Nintendo Switch
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+ -- $30
Carnival Games -- $30
Cave Story+ -- $20
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 -- $30
Fire Emblem Warriors -- $45
Hello Neighbor -- $30
Legendary Fishing -- $20
Octopath Traveler -- $50
NBA 2K19 -- $40
SNK Heroes Tag Team Frenzy -- $40
Sonic Forces -- $30
SteamWorld Dig 2 -- $20
Sushi Striker: The Way of Sushido -- $40
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Monster Hunter World "Iceborne" Expansion Coming Fall 2019
Monster Hunter World is getting a icy-themed expansion, but you'll have to wait a while before you can break the ice. In a special stream, Capcom announced Iceborne, a massive expansion set to launch for PS4 and Xbox One in fall of 2019. PC release details are to be announced. Presumably, you'll have to deal with some frigid monsters.
Iceborne will introduce new quest ranks, locales, monsters, moves, and gear, according to Capcom. It'll also offer a new story that picks up from where World left off. Despite being compared with some of the standalone, expanded versions of previous games, Iceborne is explicitly a DLC expansion for World and will require that game to play. A price was not announced.
That wasn't the only Monster Hunter World surprise unveiled on the stream, though. The company also announced Geralt from The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt would be appearing in the game through a collaboration with CD Projekt Red. The presentation referenced Geralt finding himself in the New World, so it will include a new type of Witcher gameplay and even Geralt's own voice actors. That will come early next year.
If you're curious about Monster Hunter World but haven't dipped in yet, you can sample a free trial version of the base game on PS4 and Xbox One for a limited time. The Trial Version lets you play quests up to 3-star level and online multiplayer up to Hunter Rank 4. You can transfer your save data from the trial into the full game. That will kick off on December 12 and end on December 17.
For current players, the special event Kulve Taroth Siege event will come back on December 20. This time the monster will be an Arch Tempered version, offering even better rewards. A special Appreciation Fest event is planned for January 2019, with celebratory decorations in the Gathering Hub and some new quests and gear.
Monster Hunter World recently won Best Role-Playing Game at the 2018 Game Awards, beating out strong competition: Dragon Quest XI, Octopath Traveler, Pillars of Eternity 2, and Ni No Kuni 2.
"Ever since the title was first announced, it was clear that Capcom was gunning for something grander than Monster Hunter Generations," critic Ginny Woo said in GameSpot's Monster Hunter World review. "It has succeeded, and this is likely the biggest and best that the franchise has ever been. It's not just the comparative depth of the narrative; it also boasts almost seamless integration between combat systems that were previously incomprehensible for amateurs. The Monster Hunter formula has definitely honed its claws, and all the above factors play their part in making Monster Hunter World a meaningful evolution for the series at large."
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Top 10 UK Games Chart: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Breaks Nintendo Switch Record
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate might have only launched for Nintendo Switch a few days ago, but it's already breaking records. The fighting game has become the console's biggest ever launch, according to sales monitor Chart-Track, meaning it also performed better in its opening weekend than Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee did combined in theirs.
Red Dead Redemption 2 remains at No.2 for the week ending December 8, while FIFA 19 drops two places to No.3. Below these, Battlefield V spends a third consecutive week at No.4 and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe benefits from hardware bundling with Switch consoles and Smash Bros. to finish at No.5.
Three new entries hit the chart this week: Just Cause 4 debuts at No.6, PUBG's PS4 release helps it re-enter the ranking at No.22, and Sega Mega Drive Classics' Switch debut helps it break back in at No.33.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been a critical success as much as a commercial one. Edmond Tran awarded the game a 9/10 in our Super Smash Bros. Ultimate review-in-progress, saying its "diverse content is compelling, its strong mechanics are refined, and the encompassing collection is simply superb."
You can read the full top 10 sales chart for this week below, courtesy of UKIE and GfK Chart-Track. Note this table does not include digital sales data, and so should not be considered representative of all UK game sales.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Red Dead Redemption 2
FIFA 19
Battlefield V
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Just Cause 4
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
Spyro Reignited Trilogy
Pokemon Let's Go Pikachu
Fortnite: Deep Freeze Bundle
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Stranger Things Season 3 Episode Titles Revealed; Now Start To Speculate
Stranger Things Season 3 is coming next year, and now, Netflix has announced the titles of all eight episodes in the upcoming season. Netflix hasn't shared much in the way of specific plot details on the third season, so these episode titles are almost all there is to go on.
Here they are:
Suzie, Do You Copy?
The Mall Rats
The Case Of The Missing Lifeguard
The Sauna Test
The Source
The Birthday
The Bite
The Battle Of Starcourt
Stranger Things Season 3 takes place in Summer 1985. Season 1 took place in 1983, with Season 2 beginning just before Halloween in 1984. Season 3 premieres on Netflix in April 2019
Stranger Things premiered in 2016, with Season 2 arriving in 2017. The wait for a new season now is the longest ever, and that might be the result of Season 3 having even more special effects.
Season 3's story emphasis is expected to shift away from Will. "We're going to give Will a break," producer Shawn Levy said previously. "We're not going to put Will through hell for a third season in a row. He'll be dealing with stuff, but he won't be at rock bottom the way we forced the amazing Noah [Schnapp] to play."
At least two new cast members are joining the show for Season 3, including Carey Elwes and Jake Busey. Busey will play Bruce, who is a "corrupt and sexist news reporter," while Elwes is Mayor Kline, a "slick and self-serving politician."
A 16-bit Stranger Things video game was announced at The Game Awards. Matt and Ross Duffer were on stage to premiere a new Stranger Things Season 3 game--you can re-watch that reveal below.
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Street Fighter 5 Adding Optional Ads; Enabling Them Gets You More Currency
Capcom is trying something new on the business side for Street Fighter V: Arcade Edition. The publisher announced that the game is adding optional "sponsored content" on December 11, and it will come in the form of advertisements to tell you about the Capcom Pro Tour competitive gaming event, content bundles for the game, and extra costumes you can buy.
The ads will show up in "several locations" throughout the game, including loading screens, tournament stages, and even on characters themselves. Specifically, characters will now have a new "Ad Style" option that will display sponsored content on clothing or the character model itself. The ads on stages, meanwhile, will display sponsored content in clear sight. And the loading screen ads are exactly what they sound like; Capcom clarified that the loading screen with ads enabled won't be longer than when they're disabled.
An example of Capcom Pro Tour ads in Street Fighter V
The important thing here is that these ads are entirely optional. If you do decide to view the ads, you'll be rewarded with extra Fight Money (the game's currency) when you play Ranked and Casual matches. There is an upper limit on the Fight Money payouts, however, though Capcom did not say what it is.
Capcom's blog post suggests that the sponsored content functionality is switch on by default. It can be toggled off in the Battle Settings menu. You can choose to only see ads where you want them, too; so you could choose to only see the costume ads or the stage and loading screen ads. Go to Capcom's blog post to learn more.
As Gamasutra reminds us, advertisements in games is nothing new, but what's notable here is that Street Fighter V is not a free-to-play game. Still, it is not unprecedented for full price games to feature ads. EA's FIFA franchise displays well-known global brands on the sidelines. Additionally, back in 2008, Barack Obama's campaign spent money to buy ads in 18 different video games, and he eventually went on to win the Presidency that year.
An example of more ads in Street Fighter V stages
Most major video game publishers are looking at ways to make more money from games in new ways, and in-game advertising is just one of those ways, alongside microtransactions.
Ads in Street Fighter V launch on December 11, and it will interesting to see how players react. We also don't know yet what other gaming or non-gaming brands might sign up to put ads in Street Fighter V. Another question some may be asking is if Capcom is adding ads to Street Fighter V to make up for how it failed to reach Capcom's sales targets.
The game was originally released in 2016 for PS4 and PC, while the better-received Arc
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Devil May Cry 5: Release Date, Co-Op Gameplay, And Everything We Know So Far
After a long hiatus, Capcom is bringing the Devil May Cry series back to its core storyline and set of characters in serious style. Set for a worldwide release on March 8, 2019 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One, Devil May Cry 5 is the next major entry in the series, bringing back a sense of style and action that the series helped popularize since its debut in 2001. With multiple playable characters, new weapons systems, and a surprising number of callbacks to previous games, DMC5 looks to be the game that many long-time fans have been waiting for.
There's still much to learn about DMC5 and all of its new combat mechanics--including the new co-op mode that was revealed during the trailer at The Game Awards. There's been a lot to take in ever since its debut at E3 2018, so we've broken things down to a few key points of interest. Here's everything we know about Capcom's upcoming return to stylish-action with Devil May Cry 5.
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What Is Devil May Cry 5?
When Does It Release And How Can I Catch Up?
The Reveal Trailer
Can I Start With This Game?
What's New In DMC5?
How Does Nero Play?
Where Does DMC5 Fit In The Series Timeline?
Is This Related to DmC: Devil May Cry?
The Gamescom 2018 Trailer
Is There A Demo?
How Does Co-Op Play Work?
How Does Dante Play?
Are There Microtransactions?
Will There Be Post-Launch Updates?
The TGS 2018 Trailer
How Does V Play?
The Game Awards 2018 Trailer
Is There A Special Edition?
What Is Devil May Cry 5?
Devil May Cry 5 is an upcoming action-adventure game. Developed by Capcom, the long-running DMC series has always been about fast, stylish action while using a variety of unique weapons. Over the last 16 years, the series has gone on to inspire a particular brand of action gameplay, where fast-paced action and challenging battles go hand-in-hand. With every game, the stakes and scope of the series has grown, and DMC5 looks to be the most detailed and elaborate entry yet.
DMC5 seeks to continue that tradition of stylish action by telling the next major story in the series. With three playable characters--Dante, Nero, and the newcomer V--you'll go through several missions slashing and shooting demons and other monsters. Running on the RE Engine, the same framework powering Resident Evil 7 and the Resident Evil 2 remake, the game will feature the most detailed and richly realized visuals the series has seen yet. According to the developers, DMC5 will be the biggest game in the franchise has seen yet, incorporating a number of new features and innovations into the core gameplay.
When Does It Release And How Can I Catch Up?
DMC5's release date on PC, PS4, and Xbox One is set for March 8, 2019. If you want to catch up and play the previous games, you can check out the DMC HD Collection compiling the first three games on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. Also, DMC4 Special Edition is available on the same platforms and offers a updated take on original the game, while also adding in three additional characters to play as. DmC: Definitive Edition, an update of Ninja Theory's reboot, is also an excellent entry in the series. If you're interested in checking that out, the Definitive Edition is available on PS4 and Xbox One (no PC release, unfortunately).
The Reveal Trailer
After years of rumors and speculation, Devil May Cry 5 made its debut during Microsoft's E3 2018 press conference. The trailer began with an enigmatic voice-over talking over widespread carnage and bloodshed, with characters explaining that another demonic invasion has reached Earth. Afterward, we finally saw the return of Nero, riding around in his mobile headquarters with a neon blue Devil May Cry logo on the side. The trailer ended with a tease of Dante riding along on an strange, demonic motorcycle--giving a familiar smirk to the viewer.
Can I Start With This Game?
Though this game references storylines and characters from across the 16 year history, it's totally possible to jump straight into DMC5. Just like with previous games, there will be digest material to help you get up to speed. But more importantly, the game will work as a standalone title, and won't require you to know every single character and their relationships. With that said, the game's plot will make more of an impact if you're familiar with the series.
What's New In DMC5?
Though many details about DMC5 are still under wraps, the game focuses on offering the same thrilling moments of action--with some added twists. In addition to new weapons and tweaks to existing characters, and even an online co-op mode, DMC5 will also feature a new training level called the Void mode. In this practice area, which can be pulled up in between missions, you'll be sucked into a space that allows you to experiment with the different moves and weapons you have available for the three playable characters. Pulling from Capcom's wealth of experience from fighting games, you can apply a whole set of options to your sparring partner--adjusting AI, attack damage, and other options--allowing you to get a feel for what your character can do.
How Does Nero Play?
Returning from DMC4, Nero is one of the main leads in DMC5. However, some things have changed since his first appearance that was quickly apparent from watching the debut trailer. For starters, his primary moveset is largely the same, using his Blue Rose revolver and Red Queen sword in tandem, which can charged up for extra damage. However, the Devil Bringer from the previous game--allowing him to yank and grapple enemies from afar--is gone, and he'll now have to rely on the new Devil Breaker system.
Crafted by series newcomer Nico, who works as a shopkeeper in their mobile headquarters, you'll be able to purchase upgrades and new items from her--including new Devil Breakers. Essentially, Devil Breakers are disposable arms that offer Nero different skills and modifiers to his moveset. For instance, the Gerbera arm will allow Nero to fire off projectile lasers, the Tomboy will amplify Nero's sword and gun strength (at the cost of disabling lock-on), and the Buster Arm will function similarly to his original Devil Bringer. However, there is a tradeoff to having these weapons. The prosthetic arms are extremely fragile and will break once you've taken enough damage from enemies or if you want to switch over to another weapon--destroying the equipped arm. However, there are plenty of arms scattered around the levels, allowing to find a new one fairly easily.
Where Does DMC5 Fit In The Series Timeline?
Devil May Cry 5 is a direct sequel to the events of DMC4, which saw Nero and Dante face off against Sanctus and the Order of Sparda. While the previous games only seldom referenced past events, opting to keep things more in the moment, DMC5 will have some direct callbacks to the other games--even explaining who crafted Dante's iconic weapons. Interestingly enough, Devil May Cry 2 will also play into the canon despite having been largely dismissed by fans and the developers in past years. Here's the current chronological order for the series.
Devil May Cry 3
Devil May Cry 1
Devil May Cry 4
Devil May Cry 2
Devil May Cry 5
Is This Related to DmC: Devil May Cry?
DMC5 is a continuation of the story prior to Ninja Theory's reboot. Though DmC: Devil May Cry ended at a point that hinted at a another game, the upcoming DMC title is a direct sequel to 2008's Devil May Cry 4. There are no plans to continue on with Ninja Theory's reboot.
The Gamescom 2018 Trailer
In this new trailer, we got to see more of Nero in action--including his time-stopping devil breaker Ragtime--while also getting a peak at Dante's new weapons and moveset. During the debut trailer, we saw Dante riding a motorcycle, which is a constant throughout the series, but this trailer revealed that it also serves a new weapon for him, called the Cavaliere-B. The weaponized motorcycle turns into two large chainsaws, allowing him to combo back and forth into the vehicle and melee forms.
Is There A Demo?
Yes, the demo for DMC5 is out now on Xbox One. This demo, the same build from Gamescom 2018 and PAX West 2018, is a short mission with Nero fighting his way through the streets, culminating in a boss fight against Goliath. Unfortunately, it's only available at this time on Xbox One as an exclusive. However, in the months leading up to the release, a second demo will be made available for fans on multiple platforms.
How Does Co-Op Play Work?
Revealed during The Game Awards 2018, DMC5 features a new mechanic called the Cameo System, allowing players to team up online. Interestingly enough, this is the second time that co-op has appeared in the series--the first appearance being in Devil May Cry 3 during a particular boss battle. Throughout the campaign, certain stages will allow for players to choose from multiple character to play as. If you're online, then you'll load into the same stage with another player who's picked a different character, allowing you to complete the level together. After the level's completion, you can even rate the style of their performance. If you're offline, then the game's AI will control the other characters instead.
How Does Dante Play?
The original devil hunter makes a comeback, and he's exactly how you remember him from previous games. With the largest arsenal of weapons, Dante will be able to swap between a variety of swords, gauntlets, and other firearms on the fly--all while taking advantage of different combat styles and his signature devil trigger, which greatly amplifies his core damage and restores any lost health. After defeating major bosses throughout the game, Dante will acquire a new weapon for him to take advantage of, adding another deadly tool to his set.
One of the newer innovations for Dante is the option to customize specific loadouts for his melee and firearms. In the pre-mission menu, you can choose which weapons you want to bring with you in mission. If you want to come in fully armed--with up to four melee and firearms each--then you can do so. But if you're feeling more traditional and want to stick with one melee and firearm, you can do that too. Dante will also be able to use his different combat styles--Swordmaster, Gunslinger, Trickster, and Royal Guard--which can open up new moves to use for his weapons.
Are There Microtransactions?
During TGS 2018, we learned from our demo that DMC5 will feature a form of microtransactions for players to take advantage of. Using a similar method from Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition, these purchases will only allow you access to Red Orbs--DMC's currency--and they won't throw the game's balance out of whack, according to Capcom. Many of the major abilities and upgrades you can find are tied to the story, thus requiring you to earn access to them.
Will There Be Post-Launch Updates?
During the recent news drop during The Game Awards 2018, Capcom revealed plans to release the game's survival mode Bloody Palace the month after launch. Since DMC2, Bloody Palace has been one of the game's toughest challenges, pushing players to fight through 100 floors of enemies. During certain milestones after completing 10 or so floors, you'll face off against a returning boss from the campaign. At launch, the Bloody Palace won't be available, arriving as a free update in April 2019.
The TGS 2018 Trailer
At TGS 2018, Capcom released a new trailer revealing more of Dante and Nero's respective movesets and weapons. The original devil hunter also shows off a brand-new weapon known as the Balrog. This close-range, brawler-focused weapon features two distinct fighting modes channeling punches and kicks. At the end of the trailer, we also got another tease of the elusive third playable character referred to as V.
How Does V Play?
During the reveal of the new trailer at The Game Awards 2018, we finally saw gameplay of DMC5's new playable character V in action. In a stark contrast from Dante and Nero, V's combat skills focus primarily on his demonic familiars--returning DMC1 monsters Shadow, Griffon, and Nightmare. In the gameplay footage, we saw the character summon demons to fight against, with him staying at a distance as the beasts conjure up spikes, strike at close-range, and fire large energy beams against the enemies.
However when it comes down to it, V is still capable of fighting at close-range. With his cane, he can finish off weakened demons and mount some of the larger beasts as well. Also, V is capable of using several fake out teleport attacks to lure enemies in to strike them from behind. This character is certainly a big change from the others, and it'll be interesting to see just how different his moveset becomes when he gains additional moves and abilities.
The Game Awards 2018 Trailer
During The Game Awards, we saw a brand new trailer revealing more of DMC5's plot and trio of characters. Facing off against the big bad--a powerful demon named Urizen--Dante, Nero, Lady, and Trish seemed to have met their match. Dante himself even has his trusty sword, the Rebellion, shattered in the conflict. Throughout the trailer, we got to see plenty of action between the different playable characters--including V, who made his gameplay debut. Throughout the footage, we got to see V's particular combat style in action, focusing more on ranged combat and having his demonic familiars do his bidding. We also saw new footage of Dante's new firearm known as the Faust. Not letting up on the style, this weapon is demonic cowboy hat that uses red orbs as ammo--allowing you to cash in to summon meteors and other dangerous projectiles.
Is There A Special Edition?
Capcom plans to offer deluxe editions of Devil May Cry 5 on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The Digital Deluxe Edition (priced at $80) comes with the full game, four unique Devil Breakers for Nero--including Mega Man's mega-buster--DLC song packs, and alternate color-schemes for characters and weapons. The US will also get a special Collector's Edition ($150) that comes with the Deluxe version, an artbook, enamel pins, a bumper sticker, and special model of the Nico's motorhome. You can read more about these in our DMC5 pre-order guide.
However, if you're looking for the ultimate way to experience Devil May Cry 5, then you may to check out the Japan-only Limited Edition. Cost upwards of $8600, this edition comes with the deluxe edition and a replica leather jacket modeled after Dante's threads in-game. If you're a die-hard fan that won't miss spending several thousand dollars for video-game memorabilia, then you want to invest in this edition of the game.
Source: GameSpot.com
Following Ariana Grande, Katy Perry Is Coming To A Final Fantasy Game
Another major pop singer is coming to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. Square Enix has announced that the "Firework" singer will arrive in the mobile game starting December 12.
Perry agreed to give her likeness to the game, where she'll appear as multiple playable characters starting later this week. She'll only be in the game for a limited time.
Not only that, but Perry wrote a new song, "Immortal Flame," for Brave Exvius, and you can watch a strange video for that song in the embed below.
Perry is just the latest famous pop singer to lend her likeness to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius. In 2017, the mega-star Ariana Grande appeared in the game for a limited time. She also worked on a remix of her song "Touch It" for the game.
We can only imaging which pop star will come to Final Fantasy Brave Exvius next. The game was originally released in 2016 for iOS and Android. It's been downloaded more than 9 million times, though Grande and now Perry's involvement will surely help that figure grow.
You can download Final Fantasy Brave Exvius through the links below:
iTunes
Google Play
Source: GameSpot.com
Halo Co-Creator Reveals First Image From New Game
V1 Interactive, the studio founded by Halo co-creator Marcus Lehto, has revealed a first look at the team's new game. As posted on the developer's website, the image shows a city/settlement that has presumably seen better days.
The image's caption says that the picture shows just a "glimpse into a small corner of the larger world we're building." More information about V1's untitled game will be revealed "soon," the developer said. "We've still got some miles to tread before we can pull the curtain all the way back, so stay tuned!"
The image apparently contains some clues and mysteries. Someone zoomed in on a creature walking on the fallen structure on the right-hand side of the image, and Lehto--presumably joking--said this is the protagonist from the game.
Whatever this game is, it will be published by Private Division, which is the newly established independent games label run by Red Dead Redemption and Grand Theft Auto parent company Take-Two. Private Division is also publishing The Outer Worlds, which is the intriguing-looking sci-fi RPG from the Microsoft-owned Fallout: New Vegas developer Obsidian, along with the super-ambitious PC and console game Ancestors: The Humankind Odyssey from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Desilets.
Another co-creator of the Halo universe, Alex Seropian, is working on a new game as well. Seropian's studio, Industrial Toys, was acquired by Electronic Arts, and CFO Blake Jorgensen said the project is "innovative." But it's probably not launching soon.
What do you make of the first image from V1's new game? It's giving me some Destiny vibes. Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
Source: GameSpot.com
Farming Simulator 19 Sells 1 Million Copies After 10 Days, Sets New Franchise Sales Record
The newest Farming Simulator game got off to a strong start. Farming Simulator 19 sold more than 1 million combined physical and digital copies over its first 10 days, it was announced today. A press release points out that the success is particularly notable given that Farming Simulator 19's release date--November 20--came amid a busy season for blockbuster releases.
1 million copies sold in 10 days represents a new franchise sales record, according the CEO of developer Giants Software, Christian Amman. "It's incredible to see the impact of the team's hard work. Farming Simulator 19 offers so many new opportunities and our players are thrilled about them. Never before has a Farming Simulator game reached the one million mark so quickly and we are proud and happy that so many players join us on this amazing journey."
Publisher Focus Home Interactive COO John Bert added that the company is "extremely proud" of Giants Software, adding that the new sales milestone reflects the game's commitment to quality. Farming Simulator 19 boasts a "mostly positive" aggregate review score on Steam after more than 4,500 reviews.
New for the 2019 edition of Farming Simulator was a "complete overhaul" of the game's graphics engine, which Giants Software says delivers the "most striking and immersive visuals and effects." The game also adds a major new license in John Deere, along with a number of new locations in America and Europe to create and expand a farm. The game also adds rideable horses for the first time.
Farming Simulator 19 is out now on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC.
Source: GameSpot.com
Avengers Endgame Trailer Obliterates Previous Record
The brand-new trailer for Avengers: Endgame was unsurprisingly very popular. The video, which was released on Friday morning, become the "most-viewed trailer in history." It picked up 289 million views in its first 24 hours across all channels.
That is well ahead of Avengers: Infinity War's first trailer, which tallied 230 million views over its first day earlier this year. It's yet another success for Disney, which owns Marvel, as the media giant's new trailer Lion King picked up 224.6 million first-day views just recently.
To the greatest fans in the world, thank you for being there from the beginning til the endgame and making Marvel Studios’ #AvengersEndgame the most viewed trailer in history with 289M views in 24 hours! pic.twitter.com/WqWRzENmI1
— The Avengers (@Avengers) December 8, 2018
The new Avengers trailer came after what fans thought was a long wait, even though Disney/Marvel never said when the trailer might arrive. The new trailer confirmed the movie's name, Endgame, a title that makes a lot of sense given what is expected to happen after the dramatic, cliff-hanger ending of Infinity War.
The Avengers: Endgame trailer also of course raises a lot of questions, like what happened to Captain America's beard, how much time has passed since Infinity War, how Scott Lang seemingly got out of the Quantum Realm, and more. Check out GameSpot's rundown of all the big questions here.
More: Avengers 4: Endgame Trailer Breakdown: Everything We Learned About The 2019 Marvel Movie
Source: GameSpot.com
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