Koei Tecmo today released gameplay footage showcasing the tactical gameplay elements of Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers, and detailed early purchase bonuses of the upcoming tactics style title. The game is due for digital release via the PlayStation Store on January 31st for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers utilizes a tactical gameplay system wherein players strategically move their units across a battlefield to defeat opposing forces. Actions take place on a grid, with units moving a select set of spaces before carrying out offensive or defensive maneuvers. Cunningly attacking from the sides and rear of an enemy will deal significant amounts of damage, allowing units to be eliminated more efficiently. Defeating enemies successfully will enable Synchro Mode, which allows the user to unleash powerful attacks that can decimate an opposing force.
A selection of costumes is available to those who purchase Dynasty Warriors: Godseekers within the game’s first month of sale. Lixia can switch her standard costume for the “Diaochan” costume, while Guan Yinping and Lu Lingqi will receive special costumes sporting fox ears and tails.
Square Enix today announced a free game update, “Holiday Pack” (free version) and premium “Holiday Pack +” DLC giving players access to all-new in-game content next week.
All players can download a free update for the game which adds a New Game+ feature allowing those who have completed the game’s main line story to start a new game with all previous gameplay data intact. Starting December 22nd, players will be able to get a new photo frame feature where players can choose from a variety of themed photo frames that can be applied to and accessorized with Prompto’s photographs.
Fans who hold the Final Fantasy XV Season Pass or own the Final Fantasy XV Digital Premium Edition will also have access to the premium Holiday Pack + DLC for even more exclusive in-game items.
The “Holiday Pack” (Free Version) will also be available for download next week offering fans a selection of useful accessories as well as a Carnival Passport for the Moogle Chocobo Carnival which takes place late January. The “Holiday Pack” (Free Version) includes:
The premium Holiday Pack + DLC includes:
UK-based indie developer Climax Studios today announced its new game, Surf World Series, coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2017. Grab your board and rack up the high score at five of the world’s most iconic surfing destinations.
Headup Games today announced that Bridge Constructor Stunts, the newest spin-off of the Bridge Constructor brand, is now available on the Xbox One Store for $9.99.
Activision today announced that Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare is the #1 console video game in North America, based on year-to-date revenues from physical unit sales. The title, which launched on November 4th, is also the #1 top selling console title for the month of November, based on revenue from physical unit sales. Additionally, Activision’s Call of Duty franchise is the #1 console video game franchise in North America for the 8th consecutive year, based on year-to-date revenue from physical unit sales.
THQ Nordic has announced the 2017 Official Track Edition of MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore for Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC.
While there are racing games out there that have replica tracks and seasons, this will be the first time where players can download the official track layout days before the actual race each week throughout the entire season (except for Daytona). For example, players will be able to download Anaheim Round 1 on Tuesday and then watch the pros race the same track layout that Saturday night.
For a limited time, boxed versions will go on sale January 4th for $39.99 USD, including the full game of MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore plus all 16 races from the 2017 Supercross season (Daytona excluded). Players who already own a copy of MX vs. ATV Supercross Encore will be able to pick up a DLC pack for $19.99 that will also give them a new track each week.
The NPD Group has released its retail report for the month of November. Both console and PC software sales were down year-over-year in November by 18% and 28%, respectively. Hardware sales were also down 35% year-over-year. Overall, total industry sales were down a whopping 24% to $1.97 billion. Due in part to the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 4 broke Xbox One’s four-month run as the top-selling console.
The top selling games of November were as follows:
1. Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
2. Battlefield 1
3. Pokémon Sun
4. Pokémon Moon
5. Titanfall 2
6. NBA 2K17
7. Madden NFL 17
8. Watch Dogs 2
9. The Elder Scrolls V: Skryim Special Edition
10. FIFA 17
Rockstar Games today announced that the Xbox 360 version of Bully: Scholarship Edition, the story of Jimmy Hopkins and his quest to work his way up the social ladder at Bullworth Academy, is now backward compatible on Xbox One. Digital game owners now get instant access to the game on Xbox One, so they can download it from the “Ready to Install” section of their Xbox One and play it at will. Physical game owners can just insert the Xbox 360 game disc into their Xbox One and download the game. Original Bully: Scholarship Edition game saves will also transfer if players saved their game to the Cloud Saved Games feature on Xbox 360.
Alongside the launch of the movie, Rogue One – A Star Wars Story, PowerA released a pair of officially licensed Star Wars controllers for Xbox One. The white controller for the Rebel Alliance features artwork of the new heroine, Jyn Erso, while those who choose the dark controller for the Empire will be treated to the black and green imagery of a Death Trooper. These limited-edition controllers feature dual rumble motors, impulse triggers, a new hexagon micro-textured undercarriage and 9.8 foot cable.
Today The Elder Scrolls Online kicks off an end of year celebration across Tamriel, the New Life Festival, a special event filled with limited time quests taking players across the continent to obtain rewards as well as a special mead that will allow players to earn Double XP. The New Life Festival is live now and will end on January 4 at 10am EST.
To partake in the festivities, players need to meet Breda outside Windhelm for their first quest, simply titled “The New Life Festival.” Once her requests are completed, players will have the opportunity to complete up to nine daily quests, each themed for Tamriel’s different races and located in their respective zones. In addition, drinking Breda’s Magnificent Mead (located in a keg near Breda) will net players double XP for two hours.
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