Grab the best games in the Steam Summer Sale before the store goes down again
The 2019 edition of the Steam Summer Sale has officially kicked off. Running into July, the Steam Summer Sale offers huge discounts on some of the PC's biggest games, including recent titles. It's the perfect time to pick up a pile of games to add to your backlog as we approach the summer games drought.
Here are the games and announcements from the Ubisoft E3 2019 conference
Ubisoft held its annual E3 press conference on June 10. During the Ubisoft E3 2019 press conference, the company announced Watch Dogs Legion, Roller Champions, and Gods & Monsters, along with a few other surprises. Splinter Cell was, however, left out of the fun, as were Skull & Bones and Beyond Good & Evil 2.
Here is what Bethesda showed during its E3 2019 press conference
Bethesda held its fifth annual E3 press conference on June 9. Here is everything the publisher had to announce, including two new IP and new features for its existing lineup of games. Both Starfield and The Elder Scrolls VI were completely absent from the presentation, as was expected.
Borderlands might be influential but you’ll want to Catch a Ride to the sequel
Borderlands influenced several other first-person shooters, but the original game’s plodding pace and barebones story make it frustrating to play in 2019 and only make the wait for Borderlands 3 more difficult. With any luck, the upcoming game has learned the right lessons from the series’ past.
How to get the Regalia mount in Final Fantasy XIV
Final Fantasy XIV is currently running a crossover event with Final Fantasy XV, and the famous Regalia vehicle used by Noctis is part of the fun. Here is how to get the FFXIV Regalia mount, including the prerequisites you'll need to meet before even attempting the crossover event's quests.
How to unlock the flying Icarus vehicle in Rage 2
You can get across Rage 2's massive open world on foot or in ground vehicles, but for added efficiency, you'll want a flying vehicle. Here's how to unlock flying vehicles in Rage 2, and how to control them once you have them available. The entire process will take you just a few hours.
Google could bring new controller and social features for Project Stream
Google has filed a patent application for controller-side notifications in video games, and it raises questions about the presence of social features on its Project Stream service. Thus far, only one game is supported, and there hasn't been any mention of a network or social features yet.
First Sonic the Hedgehog movie trailer shows Jim Carrey as Dr. Robotnik
Paramount Pictures has released the first trailer for Sonic the Hedgehog, its live-action CG hybrid film based on the classic video game series. It is uniquely terrifying, but also oddly enticing, and we want to see more. Parks and Recreation's Ben Schwartz stars as Sonic, along with Jim Carrey and James Marsden.
How to do Fatal Blows in Mortal Kombat 11
Mortal Kombat 11 brings the Fatal Blow system, giving players with low health the chance to shift a fight back in their favor. Here is how to perform a Fatal Blow, and how to defend against one. Do so correctly, and you'll be able to perform a gory Fatality move and rub the win in your opponent's face.
Sony reveals the PS5, a massive upgrade to PlayStation 4’s hardware
Sony has offered the first details on the hardware for the yet-unnamed PS5 console. The system will not be released in 2019, but it will be backward compatible with PlayStation 4 games, as well as with PlayStation VR. Mark Cerny is once again serving as lead system architect on the project.
Inside Xbox confirms an all-digital Xbox One S is on the way
Microsoft officially announced the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition during its latest episode of Inside Xbox on April 16. The console comes pre-installed with Sea of Thieves, Forza Horizon 3, and Minecraft. Also announced was Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, which bundles the service with Xbox Live Gold.
The next Assassin’s Creed could star Vikings, and The Division 2 is teasing it
Images found in the recently released Tom Clancy's The Division 2 seem to point to Vikings starring in the next Assassin's Creed game. A report from Kotaku backed up this fan theory. A new Assassin's Creed game is not due to be released in 2019, with Ubisoft planning a new installment next year.
Minecraft update removes the name of its creator, Notch
Minecraft developer Mojang appears to have quietly removed most mentions of original creator Markus "Notch" Persson from the game. Persson has not been involved with development for several years, and has found himself in controversy after he posted several offensive statements on social media.
The mayhem of Borderlands 3 is teased in a Westworld-style trailer
The first Borderlands 3 teaser trailer has been released in preparation for Gearbox Software's livestream presentation at PAX East. The teaser appears to take inspiration from HBO's Westworld, with locations and characters that look like they're made of plastic. Several returning faces can be seen.
HTC’s stand-alone Vive Focus Plus will be out in April, and it won’t be cheap
The HTC Vive Focus Plus is set to release on April 15 to commercial businesses and developers. The stand-alone headset features the "six degrees of freedom" system, and includes hazard-tracking protection. It will not be aimed at average customers, but has applications in video game arcades.
Fortnite World Cup kicks off April 13 with $1 million in weekly prizes
The Fortnite World Cup kicks off on April 13 with the start of Online Opens for solo play. $1 million in weekly prizes will be awarded during the Online Open Finals. Get practicing if you want to have a shot of earning some cash and making it to the even more prestigious World Cup Finals.
