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Learn about hybrid cloud strategies with Windows Server Summit on May 22
This blog post was authored by Dianna Marks, Product Marketing Manager, Azure Marketing.
It’s that time of the year again! Spring is in the air and Windows Server Summit is right around the corner. On May 22nd at Windows Server Summit 2019 you can discover how Windows Server can help you deliver your hybrid cloud strategy as well as gain tips on how to modernize your evolving infrastructure. The great thing about Windows Server Summit is that you can attend from anywhere in the world since it is all virtual – just kick up your feet and hit the link to join.
This year expect to deep dive in to technical Windows Server content covered by leading industry experts. Some of the heavy hitters you’ll hear from include leaders from the product team like Jeff Woolsey, Ned Pyle, Cosmos Darwin, and Haley Rowland. We’ll even have a fireside chat with experts from our Windows Sever community and live Q&A. You don’t want to miss this!
Innovations in Microsoft Hybrid Strategy: Deep dive into Microsoft’s hyper-converged technologies and how to add hybrid services from Azure.
Modernize Windows Server apps and workloads: Learn about security, Remote Desktop Services (RDS), containers, and application compatibility.
New in management and security: See what’s new in Windows Admin Center, System Center 2019, and Windows Server 2019 – making it easier to deploy, manage, and monitor Windows Server anywhere.
Insights and best practices: Fireside chat with Windows Server community experts.
Looking ahead: Learn more about Windows Server Semi-Annual Channel and Windows Server on Azure.
In the meantime, check out our latest and greatest products:
It couldn’t be easier to manage servers, clusters, and hyper-converged infrastructures than on Windows Admin Center. Download the latest release of Windows Admin Center and see it for yourself!
Azure Stack HCI
Run virtual machines on-premises and easily connect to Azure with a Hyper-Converged Infrastructure (HCI) solution. Learn more on our new Azure Stack HCI page.
As you can see, we have lots of great new content to share with you. Stay tuned as we continue to provide more about Windows Server Summit 2019. We can’t wait to see you at the event!
How to make the Apple Watch Raise to Speak feature work every time
The ability to just raise your wrist and speak to your Apple Watch without the words “Hey, Siri,” is brilliant. What was initially a convenience is now increasingly useful, too, and yet it’s extraordinarily unreliable. Here’s how to make it better —and why you need it to.
We must call out the phrase “Hey, Siri,” twenty times a day and there is not a single thing we don’t like about it —except those words. The ability to have your iOS device send messages, tell you the news, answer calls, play music and countless more things, without even touching it is astounding. Having to prefix every single request with “Hey, Siri,” is not.
If you’re a heavy user of Siri, those words become a chore and you end up saying them so often that they turn to meaningless syllables that you rush through. Don’t get us wrong, the idea of going back to pressing the Home button before you speak would be like returning to the Bronze Age.
Yet when Apple introduced Raise to Speak with watchOS 5, it was clearly the next step. Just raise your wrist, speak to your Watch and Siri would go do what you ask without you ever needing to say, “Hey, Siri.” Okay, Siri might misunderstand you, but that’s Siri, it’s nothing to do with how you invoke it.
Before we were driven to figure this problem out, we were getting Raise to Speak reacting perhaps one out of twenty times. In regular use, we quickly got to the stage where we didn’t bother and instead just always said, “Hey, Siri,” regardless.
Now after practicing an awful lot, we’re getting it working about nineteen out of twenty times.
How to do it
You do have to have this feature switched on or you’ll be fruitlessly shouting into your Watch forever. On the Watch, go to Settings, scroll to General and tap on Siri. If your Watch can do this, so if it’s a Series 4 or later one, then you’ll have a Raise to Speak option.
You have to set up Raise to Speak before you can use it. Only Series 4 or later have this setting, though.
Switch that on and many happy hours of trying to get it work lie ahead of you.
The trick is to remember that the Watch is not listening out all the time. It will listen for “Hey, Siri,” as soon as you turn your wrist, but that’s not Raise to Speak.
Clearly, given the name, it’s no surprise that you have to raise your arm in order to make this work. It’s the specific motion and perhaps also positioning that makes the Watch start listening to what you’re saying.
However, what is surprising is just how much you have to raise your arm. We find that it works most consistently when you raise it so high that the Watch is in front of your face.
It seems to help most if the Watch face is close to perpendicular to the ground. Raise it and tilt the Watch so that it is directly face-on to you, and then it works.
You have to raise it and start speaking pretty much immediately, but as you do so, you will get the screen changing to show the words “What can I help you with?” and the Siri symbol reacting to your voice.
Basically, act like you’re about to start dancing an Argentine Tango and you’re sorted.
Your first clue that Raise to speak is working is when the Watch changes from your regular face (left) to listening to what you’re saying (right).
Practicality
Compare that to how you can just turn your wrist enough to light the screen and then say “Hey, Siri.” That always works and it always works quickly and you can do it without even raising your arm an inch.
As much as we like the idea of never saying that trigger phrase again, and as much as we will never change our mind about wanting that some day, we haven’t got it now. Not effectively, not practically.
Which is more than a pity, it’s increasingly a hindrance. Even when watchOS 5 was officially released to the public in September 2018, it was highly likely that you had many devices that could react to “Hey, Siri.”
It was remarkably easy to have a situation where you’re in a place with an iPhone, an iPad and even a Mac that are all listening out for the words. Then, of course, you could also have a HomePod or do, and the only difference with those is that they have better microphones. We have been two rooms away, talking to our Apple Watches, and the HomePod has reacted instead.
Consequently, we might, for instance, successfully set an alarm on our Apple Watch but the HomePod in our office is set too.
Left: using Hey, Siri. Right: using Raise to Speak. It doesn’t look like much of a difference, but when you use Siri a lot, it really is.
Then we got AirPods 2 and now the very devices in our ears are listening out for the trigger phrase.
As good as these devices are at checking with each other and trying to reason which one you meant to call out to, they get it wrong. If you’re wearing AirPods 2 and for some reason decide to say “Hey, Siri,” into your Apple Watch, then the Watch, the AirPods and those nosy, eavesdropping HomePods are likely to respond.
All of that goes away when Raise to Speak works reliably. Use that to ask Siri something on your Apple Watch and no other device you’ve got will ever wrongly respond —because none of them will even hear you.
The future
Apple is reportedly working on extending Raise to Speak and finding more ways for us to interact with our Watches by voice without the trigger phrase.
Ultimately, it would be great if you could cease ever having to say “Hey, Siri” again. To anything. It won’t happen, and Raise to Speak won’t get better enough to be useable, unless the devices always listen to everything we ever say.
Only, as good as Siri is and can be, there aren’t that many things you can ask it or that many different ways you can put the same question. Perhaps Apple could have it listen for a number of specific phrases, not just this one.
Perhaps Apple could let us choose our own phrase to invoke Siri. It’s already taken a step toward that with the way that you can record any phrase you like to trigger a Siri Shortcut.
True, we’re an ungrateful bunch. The ability to talk to any device and have it ever understand you in any way is less computer science and more alchemy. It was the impossible dream for such a long time, and now it’s an everyday or even every hour occurrence.
We just want more, and we don’t want to have to strike a pose to make Raise to Speak work.
It’s a Bank Holiday here In the UK, so for various reasons this is an incredibly token edition of The Weekender – apologies! Quite honestly though, I’ve not been taken by this week’s release slate so you’re not really missing out on much.
We’re coming up towards the end of the month now, but there’s still some goodies still left to drop – Richard is working on another game compilation, There’s a couple more reviews to drop, and Nick’s working on a Beginner’s Guide for Hades Star, mainly as a test to see how popular that game is at the moment.
Meanwhile, in mobile gaming…
New Release: Egypt: Old Kingdom (iOS & Android) – Full review Monday!
So you may remember from the March 29th update we talked about the release of Egypt: Old Kingdom, the follow up to Predynastic Egypt? Turns out that was a mistake and the developers accidentally launched it on iOS.
We had to delay our review since the game was due to go through a few more updates, but I can confirm that it’s officially slated to release today, if it’s not already out. Our review will drop Monday once Matt’s had a chance to check out the released version.
Our favourite Sci-fi RPG has been awfully quiet this past month, but for good reason – the brothers Trese have been working on adding Carriers and small craft to the game. The update officially hit the Steam version earlier this week, with the Android and iOS version expected to drop soon – basically, the moment Apple/Google approve the updates. Just in time for Easter! (Hopefully – the update still hasn’t turned up yet.)
Sales
We let you know about one Easter Sale earlier in the week, but there are plenty more!
Acram Digital are discounting their modest catalogue of games on both iOS & Android, which includes the excellent Eight Minute Empire.
Ironhide are running discounts on their most recent TD game, Kingdom Rush: Vengeance, as well we Iron Marines on iOS & Android.
SteamWorld Heist is half price once again on iOS, and last but certainly not least, both Fighting Fantasy Legends games are also going cheap.
That’s all we’ve got time for this week – hope you enjoy your weekends and normal service will resume next week!
World War Z is a thrilling four-player cooperative third-person shooter featuring massive swarms of zombies that recklessly rush their living prey. Focused on fast-paced gameplay -- and based on the incredibly popular Paramount Pictures property of the same name -- World War Z explores new storylines and characters from around the world in tense, overwhelming, gruesomely exciting missions crafted specifically for modern consoles and PC.
The swarm feels neither fear nor mercy. It rolls forward to spread and consume. Together, make your stand and unload an arsenal of deadly weaponry into these hundreds of swarming zombies. Feel the satisfying rush of life as you cheat death and prevail against such overwhelming odds. Cut the undead down with rocket launchers, machine guns, sentries, turrets, grenade launchers, barbed wire, and more.
DC's Swamp Thing Revealed In Spooky Trailer For New Show
Swamp Thing has been a favorite of DC fans for many years, but most viewers would probably agree that neither of his previous two on-screen adaptations captured the spooky, horror edge that made his comic books so popular in the '70s and early '80s. Hopefully that will all change next month when the new Swamp Thing show launches on DC Universe. The first teaser has now been released.
The video doesn't reveal much actual footage from the show, but it's still highly effective. The camera tracks slowly across the waters of a spooky swamp, before stopping to show us Swamp Thing emerging from its depths. The creature's make-up looks fantastic and the teaser certainly suggests that the show will be going in a horror-based direction. Check it out above.
Swamp Thing stars Andy Bean (Agents of SHIELD, the upcoming It: Chapter 2) as Dr Alec Holland, the biologist who transforms into the elemental monster after working in the Louisiana swamp. Derek Mears, who is best known for portraying the iconic killer Jason Vorhees in the 2009 reboot of Friday the 13th, plays the creature. The cast also includes Virginia Madsen (Candyman), Jennifer Beals (Flashdance), and WiIl Patton (Halloween). It hits DC Universe on May 31.
The first season of Swamp Thing was originally intended to be 13 episodes. However, it was reported this week that production was abruptly halted and the season will now run for 10 episodes. According to The Hollywood Reporter, "creative differences" have led to the shortened season, but DC and Warner have not commented on the issue.
Nevertheless, there are plenty of other shows in the works for DC Universe. The DC Universe panel at Wondercon last month gave fans a first look at Courtney Whitmore in Stargirl, which will premiere in early 2020. In addition, it was recently reported that Game of Thrones star Iain Glen has been cast as Bruce Wayne in the second season of Titans, which is scheduled for a Fall 2019 release.
The latest Nintendo Download update for Europe has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region.As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Switch Retail – New Releases
FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster(SQUARE ENIX, €49.99 / £44.99) – FINAL FANTASY X/X-2 HD Remaster brings the timeless classics forward to the current generation of fans, old and new alike. Bonus: Includes X-2 Pack, Credits & Bonus Audio Pack
My Time at Portia(Team17, €29.99 / £24.99) – Restore your Pa’s neglected workshop to its former glory by fulfilling commissions, growing crops, raising animals, and befriending the quirky inhabitants of this charming post-apocalyptic land! – Read our My Time at Portia review
Trüberbrook(Headup Games, €26.99 / £22.49) – Trüberbrook is a thrilling mystery-sci-fi adventure game. Enjoy an adventurous vacation to a 1960’s parallel universe! A sci-fi mystery adventure game with handmade scenery.
Our World Is Ended.(Pqube, €49.99 / £39.99) – A world between reality and fiction. Explore a faithful recreation of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most iconic districts as elements from the game worlds will slowly manifest themselves and threaten to destroy the entire district itself…
Switch eShop – New Releases
Cuphead(StudioMDHR, €19.99 / £16.99) – Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era: traditional hand drawn cell animation, watercolour backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. – Read our Cuphead review
Katana ZERO(Devolver Digital, €14.99 / £13.49) – Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.
Path to Mnemosyne(Hidden Trap, €9.99 / £8.99) – Immerse yourself into Path to Mnemosyne, a hypnotic adventure created within an infinite zoom! Walk the path, explore your mind and recover all lost memories by solving dozens of imaginative puzzles.
Tanks Meet Zombies(TitanForgedGames, €9.99 / £8.99) – Dress up as an Assault Armored Vehicle and prepare yourself to speed date, we mean destroy, hordes and hordes of undead humans, bears, spiders and more! Join with up to 3 more friends and get ready to wreak havoc, it will be a BLAST!
Warhammer Age of Sigmar: Champions(Playfusion, Free) – We are Sigmar’s Champions! Thousands of players are heralding the new era – the Age of Sigmar, in this epic Warhammer Trading Card Game born from magic and fantasy
ACA NEOGEO SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL(HAMSTER, €6.99 / £6.29) – “SAMURAI SHODOWN V SPECIAL” is a fighting game released by SNK in 2004. Bringing together 28 of your favourite characters, including past bosses! The familiar “Rage Explosion”, “Concentration One Gauge”, and “Fatal Flash” from previous titles in the series are still here, and you can’t miss this chance to take down your opponents in one hit with flashy “Desperate Techniques”!
Arcade Classics Anniversary Collection(KONAMI, €19.99 / £15.99) – KONAMI starts its 50th anniversary celebration with this first instalment of the Anniversary Collection series of the all-time classics! This collection includes 8 arcade masterpieces of the 80s, from Nemesis to Haunted Castle, but also a bonus eBook packed with new information about the titles, including interviews with the development staff, behind-the-scenes insights, and sketches and design documents never before revealed to the public!
Cafeteria Nipponica(Kairosoft, €10.00 / £8.99) – Don your chef’s hat and hit the kitchen! You’re the chef de cuisine in this scrumptious simulation that’ll have you coming back for seconds… and more! Run your own restaurant, find ingredients, research recipes and spice up your culinary repertoire! Only you can bring your establishment sweet success!
Croc’s World 2(Sprakelsoft, €4.99 / £4.49) – “Croc´s World 2” is a really nice jump’n’run with 60 incredible levels and many challenging enemies!
DayD: Through Time(8Floor Games, €8.79 / £7.89) – Brian is a gifted and eccentric scientist who has created a time machine and travelled into the past! But it turns out you can’t expect a careless stroll through the lands of the dinosaurs. His former friend, Doctor Terrible, is already here! He created a time machine before Brian and has already managed to install game machines in the dinosaur era! Can you stop Doctor Terrible? This adventure is full of mysteries, adventure, and of course, journeys through time!
Everybody, Hearts!(CELLNAVI, €5.00 / £5.00) – ‘Everybody, Hearts!’ is a Nintendo Switch exclusive card game that is now available to download. Experience playing the AI via SINGLEPLAYER mode, have a maximum of 5 players in the online MULTIPLAYER mode, or enjoy LOCAL NETWORK PLAY, accommodating up to 4 players.
Hell is Other Demons(Kongregate, €9.99 / £8.99) – A Fast-Paced Bullet Hell Platformer with Big Pixels. This arcade shooter is driven by quick, creative gameplay that rewards fast decision making and faster reflexes.
Risky Rescue(Forever Entertainment, €4.49 / £4.04) – At each level save people standing on the hard to reach places and become a hero! Unlock helicopters with different parameters and complete over 50 demanding levels. If that’s not enough try yourself in endless mode, where your skills can compete with the timer. Use your reflexes but be gentle, there is no place for mistakes in a Risky Rescue!
Secrets of Magic – The Book of Spells(Joindots, €9.99 / £8.99) – An evil witch has kidnapped Victoria’s parents and now it’s up to her going after them. But first Victoria needs to learn the fine art of magic. Dive into a magical world of witches and wizards. Travel through magical lands, relaxing music and help Victoria collect unique items along her journey to become a witch.
SlabWell: The Quest For Kaktun’s Alpaca(Undergames, €9.99 / £8.99) – Somewhere deep in the Amazon jungle, lies the finest treasure mankind has ever crafted: The Jade Alpaca. Professional thief duo Sam and Jacky head off on an adventure to recover the mythical artifact, determined to solve the riddles and overcome the challenges that have kept it safe through centuries.
Sudoku Relax(G-mode, €3.56 / £3.21) – The familiar “Sudoku” has become a healing game. A total of 300 questions on EASY, NORMAL and HARD difficulty have been recorded. You will be healed with game effects and background music while you’re undressing.
The Padre(Feardemic, €19.99 / £17.99) – Unravel the mystery of a missing cardinal by solving the riddle of a demonic power you did not expect to come upon. Face your inner demons and fight the power of evil while it seduces your soul. Play as the wittiest, pop-culture referencing priest in video game history and face an ultimate game over, if you make the angels cry you a river. – Read our The Padre review
The Knight & the Dragon(Na.p.s. Team, €9.99 / £8.99) – During a date with Arthur the chevalier, Princess Daphne is kidnapped by Synge the Dragon. She’ll be turned into a Lady Dragon once Synge finds all the magic Crystals! Time is running out! Do you have what it takes to rescue Daphne? Temple Tower is right ahead, go and face the Dungeon Boss
Active Soccer 2019(Gianluca Troiano, €9.99 / £8.99) – Active Soccer 2019 is an exciting top-down arcade football game providing a fast-paced arcade experience, implementing amazing playability and responsive easy-to-learn/hard-to-master controls.
Dawn of Survivors(WISTONE ENTERTAINMENT, €1.79 / £1.59) – From decaying cities to dark forests, you will fight through hordes of zombies and desperate scavengers. Find food. Build shelter. Prepare yourself. For when the sun rises, so do the dead.
Construction Machines Simulator(SimFabric, €25.19 / £22.67) – If you are a fan of construction or destruction this game is for you. Become a boss of the building company. Sit behind the wheels of multiple vehicles like excavators or cranes and expand your business. Build campsites, rental homes, office parks and more.
Iron Snout(Ratalaika Games, €4.99 / £4.99) – Once upon a time, pigs would have to build a house of bricks to keep the wolves at bay, but not anymore. In Iron Snout, its hero piggie has taken up learning martial arts and now it’s the wolves that need to keep their distance because in this bonkers button-mashing beat ’em up, bacon is off the menu for good.
Moto Rush GT(Baltoro Games, €14.99 / £13.49) – Racers, beware! Fast-paced, polished and dynamic motorbike racing now on Nintendo Switch! One of a kind game entirely playable with any control method including… Toy-Con Motorbike! (Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit).
Witch Thief(Cardboard Keep, €12.99 / £11.99) – In Witch Thief, dodge duck and weave through terrifyingly intricate patterns of magical projectiles as you seek the greatest treasure of all. The Ancient and powerful Grimoire!
You Died but a Necromancer revived you(JaimeAlvarezLosada, €7.64 / £6.79) – You Died… but a Necromancer revived you! And will keep reviving you back to their crazy tower of death until you reach the top floor and get rid of them, allowing you to finally be free…
GoatPunks(MELLIFONT SANTIAGO, €8.90 / £7.99) – GoatPunks is a multiplayer action game pitting your goat against other players in a battle to become king of the mountain. Fight through an onslaught of bombs, obstacles and each other to climb to the top of 9 uniquely themed mountains each offering distinct challenges. Once up there, stay on top of the competition for 30 hectic seconds to claim victory.
Wii U eShop – New Releases
PixelMaker Studio(Nostatic Software, €9.99 / £8.99) – PixelMaker Studio is a drawing program designed specifically for making pixel art images, animations and tile-based scenes! Using easy to use tools on your Wii U GamePad, you can design images as simple or as complex as you like. Experiment, and create characters and scenes based on your favourite classic video games, or draw straight out of your own imagination!
Switch eShop – Demos
BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! Demo(Nintendo, Free) – The fan-favourite 2D puzzle-platformer series comes to Nintendo Switch, in BOXBOY! + BOXGIRL! Think outside the box – alone or with a friend in co-op – as you help Qbby and his pals solve tricky puzzles across 270 brainteasing stages! This free demo version allows players to try out a selection of the stages on offer in the full game, across two different modes.
Croc’s World 2 Demo(Sprakelsoft, Free) – “Croc´s World 2” is a really nice jump’n’run with 60 incredible levels and many challenging enemies!
Gabbuchi Demo(h.a.n.d, Free) – “Gabbuchi” is a curious creature that loves gobbling blocks and stuff. His favourite food is the heart cookie. In order to get it, you have to think about which blocks he can and can’t gobble. He can gobble blocks the same colour as himself. You can change his colour, too, so he can gobble different coloured blocks.
Ayakashi Koi Gikyoku Demo(DIGIMERCE, Free) – Sweet and sour dramatic forbidden love story between a human and mythical spirit. Foxes are known as a mythical spirit in Japan as the tricking humans by turning into a human being.
X-Morph: Defense Demo(EXOR Studios, Free) – You are the X-Morph – an alien species that invades Earth to harvest its resources and terraform the surface. Strategize in the build mode by carefully selecting various types of alien towers or throw yourself right into the heat of the battle. Build mazes for incoming enemies in an environment that provides exceptional planning freedom. Tear down buildings and collapse bridges to support your defence or to simply indulge in a spectacle of unprecedented destruction.
Switch eShop – Pre-Orders
Mortal Kombat 11(WB Games, €69.99 / £54.99, pre-order from 16/04/2019) – Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed franchise, providing a deeper and more personalized experience than ever before. The all-new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control of your fighters to make them your own. Bonus Shao Kahn DLC until 22/04/2019, 23:59 local time.
Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition(WB Games, €99.99 / £77.99, pre-order from 16/04/2019) – Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed franchise, providing a deeper and more personalized experience than ever before. The all-new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control of your fighters to make them your own. The Mortal Kombat 11 Premium Edition includes: – Main Game – Kombat Pack The Kombat Pack includes: – 6 new DLC playable characters, released over time – 7 exclusive Character Skins – 7 exclusive sets of gear Bonus Shao Kahn DLC until 22/04/2019, 23:59 local time.
Crashbots(Sometimes You, €8.99 / £8.09, pre-order from 17/04/2019) – Take control of the latest line of robots and test their fighting capabilities, agility, and endurance in various arenas.
Cytus α(Flyhigh Works, €49.99 / £44.99, pre-order from 18/04/2019) – You play by focusing on the rhythm of the music. “Notes” (circular icons) and lines represent the music, with varied movements and interactions. With the right timing you TAP, DRAG and HOLD notes to earn the best possible score, using either the touch screen or a controller. The Notes are dynamic and reflect the energy of the music; it’s a visually captivating experience.
Dig Dog(Wild Rooster, €3.49 / £2.99, pre-order from 18/04/2019) – Dig Dog is an action roguelike platformer. Dig to discover treasure, adventure and bones! Jump, dash, stomp and dig your way through a strange world inhabited by stranger creatures. Simple, expressive control scheme – Run, dig, drop, jump or dash using only the control stick and one button!
SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech(Thunderful, €24.99 / £22.49, pre-order from 18/04/2019) – SteamWorld Quest is the roleplaying card game you’ve been waiting for! Lead a party of aspiring heroes through a beautifully hand-drawn world and intense battles using only your wits and a handful of cards. Take on whatever threat comes your way by crafting your own deck choosing from over 100 unique punch-cards!
Strike Suit Zero: Director’s Cut(Born Ready Games, €19.99 / £15.99, pre-order from 18/04/2019) – In the year 2299, an interstellar war rages on. In a bid to save Earth from destruction, you must take control of the Strike Suit – a revolutionary fighter craft with the ability to transform into a lethal suit of space armour. Immerse yourself in massive fleet battles where your dog-fighting skills will directly affect the fate of the cosmos.
Venture Kid(FDG Entertainment, €7.50 / £6.74, pre-order from 18/04/2019) – Venture Kid is an action-packed platformer that will keep surprising you with inventive level design, highly entertaining action challenges, responsive controls and a great variety of bosses.
Dragon Pinball(EnjoyUp Games, €1.97 / £1.77, pre-order from 19/04/2019) – Enjoy Dragon Pinball, a perfect reproduction of a real pinball machine, with all the graphic details and sounds. Discover all the secrets, complete all the missions and become number 1 in the world or the best among your Friends, posting your high score on the online leaderboard.
Switch eShop – Special Offers
Game Title
Price
Saving
Until
Original Price
Aragami – Shadow Edition(Merge Games)
€22.49 / £18.74
-25%
Sun 28th Apr
€29.99 / £24.99
The Long Reach(Merge Games)
€3.74 / £3.24
-75%
Sun 28th Apr
€14.99 / £12.99
Cast of the Seven Godsends(Merge Games)
€2.59 / £1.99
-80%
Sun 28th Apr
€12.99 / £9.99
The Walking Vegetables: Radical Edition(Merge Games)
€2.59 / £1.99
-80%
Sun 28th Apr
€12.99 / £9.99
Feudal Alloy(Attu Games)
€11.99 / £10.79
-20%
Mon 22nd Apr
€14.99 / £13.49
Pixel Devil and the Broken Cartridge(Black Sun Game Publishing)
€1.39 / £1.25
-86%
Thu 30th May
€9.99 / £8.99
Riddled Corpses EX(COWCAT)
€7.99 / £7.19
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
Demetrios – The BIG Cynical Adventure(COWCAT)
€6.69 / £6.02
-33%
Mon 29th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
Xenon Valkyrie+(COWCAT)
€7.49 / £6.74
-25%
Mon 29th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
Energy Cycle(Sometimes You)
€1.01 / £0.91
-66%
Mon 29th Apr
€2.99 / £2.69
Cattails(FalconDevelopment)
€11.24 / £8.99
-25%
Mon 22nd Apr
€14.99 / £11.99
Unknown Fate(MARSLIT GAMES)
€11.24 / £10.11
-25%
Mon 29th Apr
€14.99 / £13.49
Midnight Deluxe(Ratalaika Games)
€3.34 / £3.34
-33%
Sun 28th Apr
€4.99 / £4.99
InkSplosion(Ratalaika Games)
€2.49 / £2.49
-50%
Sun 28th Apr
€4.99 / £4.99
Spiral Splatter(Sometimes You)
€1.99 / £1.79
-60%
Mon 29th Apr
€4.99 / £4.49
Save the Ninja Clan(Sometimes You)
€0.99 / £0.89
-80%
Mon 29th Apr
€4.99 / £4.49
Energy Cycle Edge(Sometimes You)
€3.49 / £3.14
-30%
Mon 29th Apr
€4.99 / £4.49
Energy Invasion(Sometimes You)
€1.49 / £1.34
-50%
Mon 29th Apr
€2.99 / £2.69
Doughlings: Arcade(HERO CONCEPT)
€4.19 / £3.77
-40%
Mon 22nd Apr
€6.99 / £6.29
Pizza Parking(I.V.O Games)
€0.99 / £0.89
-75%
Tue 30th Apr
€3.99 / £3.59
Trouserheart(Kyy Games)
€5.24 / £4.71
-25%
Mon 6th May
€6.99 / £6.29
Moorhuhn Wanted(Higgs Games)
€5.59 / £5.03
-20%
Thu 16th May
€6.99 / £6.29
Soap Dodgem(Zsolt Fabian)
€0.99 / £0.89
-50%
Thu 16th May
€1.99 / £1.79
Caveman Warriors(JanduSoft)
€5.19 / £4.67
-60%
Thu 2nd May
€12.99 / £11.69
3D MiniGolf(Joindots)
€15.99 / £14.39
-20%
Thu 2nd May
€19.99 / £17.99
3D Billiards – Pool & Snooker(Joindots)
€15.99 / £14.39
-20%
Thu 2nd May
€19.99 / £17.99
Island Flight Simulator(Joindots)
€15.99 / £14.39
-20%
Thu 2nd May
€19.99 / £17.99
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers(GameMill)
€11.99 / £7.99
-60%
Wed 8th May
€29.99 / £19.99
Rapala Fishing Pro Series(GameMill)
€13.99 / £11.99
-60%
Wed 8th May
€34.99 / £29.99
Goosebumps The Game(GameMill)
€13.99 / £11.99
-60%
Wed 8th May
€34.99 / £29.99
Big Buck Hunter Arcade(GameMill)
€13.99 / £11.99
-60%
Wed 8th May
€34.99 / £29.99
Nickelodeon Kart Racers(GameMill)
€19.99 / £14.99
-50%
Wed 8th May
€39.99 / £29.99
Syberia 3(Microids)
€24.99 / £22.49
-50%
Wed 1st May
€49.99 / £44.99
Gear.Club Unlimited(Microids)
€19.99 / £17.99
-60%
Wed 1st May
€49.99 / £44.99
Yesterday Origins(Microids)
€9.99 / £8.99
-67%
Wed 1st May
€29.99 / £26.99
Toki(Microids)
€19.99 / £17.13
-43%
Wed 1st May
€34.99 / £29.99
The Escapists 2(Team17 Digital)
€9.99 / £9.99
-50%
Mon 29th Apr
€19.99 / £19.99
Mega Man Legacy Collection(CAPCOM Europe)
€11.24 / £8.99
-25%
Thu 9th May
€14.99 / £11.99
Mega Man 11(CAPCOM)
€23.99 / £19.99
-20%
Thu 9th May
€29.99 / £24.99
Mega Man Legacy Collection 2(CAPCOM)
€11.24 / £8.99
-25%
Thu 9th May
€14.99 / £11.99
Capcom Beat ‘Em Up Bundle(CAPCOM)
€15.99 / £12.79
-20%
Thu 9th May
€19.99 / £15.99
OKAMI HD(CAPCOM)
€14.99 / £11.99
-25%
Thu 9th May
€19.99 / £15.99
The Office Quest(11Sheep)
€2.99 / £2.74
-75%
Tue 30th Apr
€11.99 / £10.99
Timber Tennis: Versus(Crunching Koalas)
€1.49 / £1.34
-25%
Sun 28th Apr
€1.99 / £1.79
Spheroids(Eclipse Games)
€1.99 / £1.99
-75%
Mon 6th May
€7.99 / £6.99
The Mahjong Huntress(Forever Entertainment)
€0.99 / £0.89
-80%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Fly O’Clock(Forever Entertainment)
€1.01 / £0.91
-49%
Thu 2nd May
€1.99 / £1.79
Grab Lab(Forever Entertainment)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Bedtime Blues(Forever Entertainment)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€9.99 / £8.99
Timberman VS(Forever Entertainment)
€1.01 / £0.91
-49%
Thu 2nd May
€1.99 / £1.79
Hard West(Forever Entertainment)
€13.99 / £12.59
-30%
Thu 2nd May
€19.99 / £17.99
Kid Tripp(Four Horses)
€2.99 / £2.69
-25%
Thu 30th May
€3.99 / £3.59
Jettomero: Hero of the Universe(Ghost Time Games)
€5.49 / £4.94
-50%
Thu 25th Apr
€10.99 / £9.89
Cinderella – An Interactive Fairytale(Golden Orb)
€4.24 / £3.73
-15%
Sun 28th Apr
€4.99 / £4.39
Cake Laboratory(GRIMTALIN )
€2.39 / £2.15
-20%
Sun 12th May
€2.99 / £2.69
Clouds & Sheep 2(HandyGames)
€0.99 / £0.89
-90%
Thu 25th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
Dynamite Fishing – World Games(HandyGames)
€0.99 / £0.89
-90%
Thu 25th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
Sky Force Anniversary(Infinite Dreams)
€6.99 / £6.29
-30%
Thu 25th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
V.O.I.D.(JanduSoft)
€1.99 / £1.79
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€3.99 / £3.59
Neonwall(JanduSoft)
€0.99 / £0.89
-90%
Thu 2nd May
€9.99 / £8.99
Super Hyperactive Ninja(JanduSoft)
€0.95 / £0.86
-88%
Thu 2nd May
€7.99 / £7.19
Guess the Character(JanduSoft)
€1.49 / £1.34
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€2.99 / £2.69
Game Dev Story(Kairosoft)
€8.00 / £7.19
-20%
Thu 9th May
€10.00 / £8.99
Hot Springs Story(Kairosoft)
€8.00 / £7.19
-20%
Thu 9th May
€10.00 / £8.99
Dungeon Village(Kairosoft)
€8.00 / £7.19
-20%
Thu 9th May
€10.00 / £8.99
Fernz Gate(KEMCO)
€9.09 / £8.18
-30%
Wed 1st May
€12.99 / £11.69
Drift Legends(LUXTRADE)
€6.99 / £6.29
-30%
Fri 17th May
€9.99 / £8.99
MechaNika(Mango Protocol)
€4.79 / £3.99
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€5.99 / £4.99
Thea: The Awakening(Monster Couch)
€13.49 / £11.99
-25%
Thu 2nd May
€17.99 / £15.99
Steamburg(Monster Couch)
€2.99 / £2.69
-40%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Splitter Critters(RAC7)
€0.82 / £0.74
-85%
Wed 8th May
€5.49 / £4.99
Puzzle Wall(Rainy Frog)
€3.99 / £3.49
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€7.99 / £6.99
Transcripted(Plug In Digital)
€1.49 / £1.30
-81%
Thu 25th Apr
€7.99 / £6.99
Chalk Dash Carnival(SAT-BOX)
€2.47 / £2.16
-60%
Tue 14th May
€6.18 / £5.40
The Escapists: Complete Edition(Team17)
€7.49 / £4.99
-50%
Mon 29th Apr
€14.99 / £9.99
30-in-1 Game Collection: Volume 1(Teyon )
€7.49 / £6.74
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€14.99 / £13.49
Tallowmere(Teyon)
€3.49 / £3.14
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€6.99 / £6.29
Monkey King: Master of the Clouds(UFO Interactive)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 9th May
€4.99 / £4.49
Godly Corp(Ultimate Games)
€5.99 / £5.39
-25%
Sun 28th Apr
€7.99 / £7.19
Semispheres(Vivid Helix)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Thu 25th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
The Escapists 2 – The Glorious Regime(Team17 Digital)
€3.19 / £2.23
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€3.99 / £2.79
The Escapists 2 – Wicked Ward(Team17 Digital)
€3.19 / £2.23
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€3.99 / £2.79
The Escapists 2 – Big Top Breakout(Team17 Digital)
€3.19 / £2.23
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€3.99 / £2.79
The Escapists 2 – Dungeons and Duct Tape(Team17 Digital)
€3.19 / £2.23
-20%
Mon 29th Apr
€3.99 / £2.79
Fallout Shelter – Case of Nuka-Cola Quantum (32)(Bethesda Softworks)
€3.99 / £3.99
-20%
Tue 23rd Apr
€4.99 / £4.99
Fallout Shelter – Cooler of Nuka-Cola Quantum (70)(Bethesda Softworks)
€6.99 / £6.99
-30%
Tue 23rd Apr
€9.99 / £9.99
Fallout Shelter – Refrigerator of Nuka-Cola Quantum (150)(Bethesda Softworks)
€11.99 / £11.99
-40%
Tue 23rd Apr
€19.99 / £19.99
Fallout Shelter – Crate of Nuka-Cola Quantum (400)(Bethesda Softworks)
€24.99 / £24.49
-50%
Tue 23rd Apr
€49.99 / £48.99
Fallout Shelter – Truck of Nuka-Cola Quantum (1000)(Bethesda Softworks)
€49.99 / £49.99
-50%
Tue 23rd Apr
€99.99 / £99.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 5 Lunchboxes(Bethesda Softworks)
€2.99 / £2.99
-25%
Tue 23rd Apr
€3.99 / £3.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 15 Lunchboxes(Bethesda Softworks)
€6.99 / £6.99
-30%
Tue 23rd Apr
€9.99 / £9.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 40 Lunchboxes(Bethesda Softworks)
€9.99 / £9.99
-50%
Tue 23rd Apr
€19.99 / £19.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 5 Pet Carriers(Bethesda Softworks)
€2.99 / £2.99
-25%
Tue 23rd Apr
€3.99 / £3.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 15 Pet Carriers(Bethesda Softworks)
€6.99 / £6.99
-30%
Tue 23rd Apr
€9.99 / £9.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 40 Pet Carriers(Bethesda Softworks)
€9.99 / £9.99
-50%
Tue 23rd Apr
€19.99 / £19.99
Fallout Shelter – Bundle of 5 Mr. Handys(Bethesda Softworks)
€2.99 / £2.99
-25%
Tue 23rd Apr
€3.99 / £3.99
Devil Engine(DANGEN Entertainment)
€15.99 / £14.39
-20%
Thu 25th Apr
€19.99 / £17.99
Super Sportmatchen(DANGEN Entertainment)
€11.99 / £10.79
-20%
Thu 25th Apr
€14.99 / £13.49
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight(DANGEN Entertainment)
€11.19 / £10.07
-20%
Thu 25th Apr
€13.99 / £12.59
Tardy(Drageus Games)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Sun 19th May
€9.99 / £8.99
Dead Fun Pack: Penguins and Aliens Strikes Again(Enjoy Up Games)
€1.04 / £0.94
-85%
Fri 17th May
€6.99 / £6.29
Roarr! Jurassic Edition(Klabater)
€2.99 / £2.69
-40%
Fri 26th Apr
€4.99 / £4.49
SKYHILL(Klabater)
€8.99 / £8.09
-40%
Fri 26th Apr
€14.99 / £13.49
Croc’s World Run(Sprakelsoft)
€3.99 / £3.59
-20%
Sun 19th May
€4.99 / £4.49
X-Morph: Defense(EXOR Studios)
€14.99 / £13.49
-25%
Thu 9th May
€19.99 / £17.99
X-Morph: Defense Complete Edition(EXOR Studios)
€22.49 / £20.24
-25%
Thu 9th May
€29.99 / £26.99
X-Morph: Defense European Assault(EXOR Studios)
€3.74 / £3.36
-25%
Thu 9th May
€4.99 / £4.49
X-Morph: Defense Survival Of The Fittest(EXOR Studios)
€3.74 / £3.36
-25%
Thu 9th May
€4.99 / £4.49
X-Morph: Defense Last Bastion(EXOR Studios)
€3.74 / £3.36
-25%
Thu 9th May
€4.99 / £4.49
Bass Pro Shops: The Strike – Championship Edition(PLANET ENTMT)
€19.99 / £17.99
-60%
Mon 20th May
€49.99 / £44.99
Cabela’s: The Hunt – Championship Edition(PLANET ENTMT)
€19.99 / £17.99
-60%
Mon 20th May
€49.99 / £44.99
Them Bombs!(YELLOW DOT)
€8.81 / £8.39
-30%
Fri 26th Apr
€12.59 / £11.99
Puzzle Box Maker(Bplus)
€11.99 / £10.79
-20%
Sun 12th May
€14.99 / £13.49
In Between(Headup Games)
€5.99 / £4.99
-50%
Sun 5th May
€11.99 / £9.99
Super Treasure Arena(Headup games)
€4.99 / £3.99
-50%
Sun 5th May
€9.99 / £7.99
The Inner World(Headup Games)
€4.79 / £3.99
-60%
Sun 5th May
€11.99 / £9.99
Toby: The Secret Mine(Headup Games)
€0.99 / £0.79
-90%
Sun 5th May
€9.99 / £7.99
Tied Together(Headup Games)
€4.49 / £3.59
-70%
Sun 5th May
€14.99 / £11.99
Avenger Bird(Ultimate Games)
€1.05 / £0.94
-47%
Wed 8th May
€1.99 / £1.79
Tumblestone(QuantumAstroGuild)
€3.50 / £3.23
-73%
Tue 21st May
€12.99 / £11.99
Mutant Football League: Dynasty Edition(Digital Dreams)
€17.79 / £15.99
-33%
€26.49 / £21.99
Gal Metal(Marvelous Europe)
€19.99 / £17.99
-33%
€29.99 / £25.99
Crazy Strike Bowling EX(CORECELL)
€4.99 / £4.49 for owners of AeternoBlade
-50%
Thu 25th Apr
€9.99 / £8.99
New 3DS eShop – Special Offers
Game Title
Price
Saving
Until
Original Price
RTO(nuGAME)
€6.29 / £5.59
-30%
Thu 16th May
€8.99 / £7.99
3DS eShop – Special Offers
Game Title
Price
Saving
Until
Original Price
Resident Evil The Mercenaries 3D(CAPCOM Europe)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Thu 9th May
€9.99 / £8.99
Resident Evil Revelations(CAPCOM Europe)
€5.99 / £4.99
-80%
Thu 9th May
€29.99 / £24.99
Super Street Fighter IV 3D(CAPCOM Europe)
€4.99 / £4.49
-75%
Thu 9th May
€19.99 / £17.99
Coaster Creator 3D(Big John Games)
€4.35 / £3.60
-40%
Thu 16th May
€7.25 / £6.00
Big Bass Arcade: No Limit(Big John Games)
€2.99 / £2.69
-40%
Thu 16th May
€4.99 / £4.49
Cube Creator 3D(Big John Games)
€4.50 / £3.15
-40%
Thu 16th May
€7.50 / £5.25
Atlantic Quest(Joindots)
€3.49 / £2.49
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€6.99 / £4.99
Secret Agent Files: Miami(Joindots)
€3.99 / £2.99
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€7.99 / £5.99
3D Game Collection(Joindots)
€3.49 / £2.49
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€6.99 / £4.99
Digger Dan DX(Four Horses)
€1.49 / £1.34
-25%
Wed 15th May
€1.99 / £1.79
Goosebumps: The Game(GameMill)
€2.49 / £1.87
-75%
Wed 8th May
€9.99 / £7.50
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers(GameMill)
€4.99 / £3.74
-75%
Wed 8th May
€19.99 / £14.99
80’S OVERDRIVE(Insane Code)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Thu 9th May
€9.99 / £8.99
Chronus Arc(KEMCO)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Wed 1st May
€9.99 / £8.99
Alphadia(KEMCO)
€4.99 / £4.49
-50%
Wed 1st May
€9.99 / £8.99
Blast ‘Em Bunnies(Nnooo)
€2.49 / £1.49
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £2.99
Double Breakout(nuGAME)
€4.90 / £4.20
-30%
Thu 16th May
€7.00 / £6.00
Pinball Breakout(nuGAME)
€4.90 / £4.20
-30%
Thu 16th May
€7.00 / £6.00
Johnny’s Payday Panic(Office Create)
€2.29 / £1.99
-49%
Thu 25th Apr
€4.49 / £3.99
Crazy Chicken: Director’s Cut 3D(Teyon)
€0.49 / £0.44
-51%
Thu 2nd May
€0.99 / £0.89
Bird Mania 3D(Teyon)
€0.49 / £0.44
-51%
Thu 2nd May
€0.99 / £0.89
Banana Bliss: Jungle Puzzles(Teyon)
€1.99 / £1.79
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€3.99 / £3.59
Cube Tactics(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Skater Cat(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Groove Heaven(Teyon)
€1.99 / £1.79
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€3.99 / £3.59
Excave(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Doll Fashion Atelier(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Steel Empire(Teyon)
€7.99 / £7.19
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€15.99 / £14.39
Ocean Runner(Teyon)
€1.49 / £1.34
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€2.99 / £2.69
Heavy Fire: Black Arms 3D(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Governor of Poker(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Robot Rescue 3D(Teyon)
€1.49 / £1.34
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€2.99 / £2.69
Heavy Fire: Special Operations 3D(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Crazy Chicken Pirates 3D(Teyon)
€0.99 / £0.89
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€1.99 / £1.79
Mini Golf Resort(Teyon)
€2.49 / £2.24
-50%
Thu 2nd May
€4.99 / £4.49
Johnny Hotshot(UFO Interactive)
€2.99 / £2.69
-50%
Thu 9th May
€5.99 / £5.39
Samurai G(UFO Interactive)
€0.99 / £0.89
-50%
Thu 9th May
€1.99 / £1.79
Balloon Pop® Remix(UFO Interactive)
€3.99 / £3.59
-50%
Thu 9th May
€7.99 / £7.19
Johnny Kung Fu(UFO Interactive)
€2.99 / £2.69
-50%
Thu 9th May
€5.99 / £5.39
Zombie Slayer Diox(UFO Interactive)
€2.99 / £2.69
-50%
Thu 9th May
€5.99 / £5.39
Samurai Sword Destiny(UFO Interactive)
€2.99 / £2.69
-50%
Thu 9th May
€5.99 / £5.39
Aqua Moto Racing 3D(ZORDIX)
€5.99 / £5.39
-25%
Thu 25th Apr
€7.99 / £7.19
PUZZLEBOX setup(Bplus)
€2.39 / £2.15
-20%
Sun 12th May
€2.99 / £2.69
Bit Boy!! ARCADE(Bplus)
€6.39 / £5.75
-20%
Sun 12th May
€7.99 / £7.19
Wii U eShop – Special Offers
Game Title
Price
Saving
Until
Original Price
Resident Evil Revelations(CAPCOM Europe)
€5.99 / £4.79
-88%
Thu 9th May
€49.99 / £39.99
DuckTales: Remastered(CAPCOM Europe)
€4.94 / £3.95
-67%
Thu 9th May
€14.99 / £11.99
Dungeons & Dragons: Chronicles of Mystara(CAPCOM Europe)
Posted by: xSicKxBot - 04-19-2019, 08:18 AM - Forum: Lounge
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PS5 Price To Be "Appealing," Says Sony
Sony began to share details on its next-generation PlayStation console this week. Among other things, Mark Cerny explained that it will be backwards compatible and use a customized solid-state drive for quicker load times. One of the details we haven't heard about the presumptive PlayStation 5 is the price, but Sony has signaled not to worry about breaking the bank.
While the subject of price didn't come up in the interview, Wired writer Peter Rubin did broach it during his discussion with Cerny, and he shared their exchange on Twitter. Naturally, Cerny was coy about saying too much about the topic, but he did tease the system will launch with an "appealing" price tag. "I believe that we will be able to release it at an SRP [suggested retail price] that will be appealing to gamers in light of its advanced feature set," he said.
Of course, Cerny's response leaves a lot of wiggle room, and his comment about the console's "advanced feature set" suggests it won't be cheap, although we likely won't know just how much it'll cost until closer to launch. As for when that will be, Sony hasn't yet announced a release window for its next console. Last May, however, head of PlayStation John Kodera said the new system was three years off, so it presumably won't arrive until 2020 at the earliest.
In addition to confirming backwards compatibility, Cerny revealed that the PS5 will use an AMD chip with a CPU based on the third-generation Ryzen, as well as a custom version of Radeon's Navi graphics chips. The system is also said to support 8K.
Beyond that, Sony didn't share many other details about its upcoming console, and it's unclear when the company will reveal more information. For the first time since entering the gaming market, Sony is skipping this year's E3, so any more news about the system will likely be reserved for its PlayStation Experience event or new State of Play streams, assuming the company plans on revealing it this year.
The latest Nintendo Download update for North America has arrived, and it’s bringing new games galore to the eShop in your region. As always, be sure to drop a vote in our poll and comment down below with your potential picks for the week. Enjoy!
Nintendo Switch Retail
Mortal Kombat 11(Warner Bros, Mon 22nd April, $59.99) Mortal Kombat 11 is the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed franchise, providing a deeper and more personalized experience than ever before. The all-new Custom Character Variations give you unprecedented control of your fighters to make them your own. Featuring a roster of new and returning Klassic Fighters, Mortal Kombat’s best-in-class cinematic story mode continues the epic saga over 25 years in the making.
Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen(Capcom, Tue 23rd April, $29.99) The critically acclaimed action-RPG Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen combines exhilarating and deep combat with the freedom to explore a huge open world. Enter the high-fantasy setting of Gransys, a land where dragons, chimeras, and other fabled monsters roam.
Our World is Ended(PQube, Today, $59.99) A world between reality and fiction Explore a faithful recreation of Asakusa, one of Tokyo’s most iconic districts as elements from the game worlds will slowly manifest themselves and threaten to destroy the entire district itself.
Switch eShop
Cuphead(StudioMDHR, Today, $19.99) Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era: traditional hand-drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or local co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets while you try to pay your debt back to the devil! Read our Cuphead review.
Katana ZERO( Devolver Digital, Today, $14.99) Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display. Key Features: Exceptional Combat: Overcome your opposition however the situation requires. Deflect gunfire back at foes, dodge oncoming attacks, and manipulate enemies and environments with traps and explosives.
Active Soccer 2019(Gianluca Troiano, Fri 19th April, $11.99) Active Soccer 2019 is an exciting top-down arcade football game providing a fast-paced arcade experience, implementing amazing playability and responsive easy-to-learn/hard-to-master controls. Active Soccer 2019 provides a complete career mode, implementing many international leagues, cups and championships.
ALPHA(KANAME, Fri 19th April, $5.00) ALPHA, the latest work by KANAME, is a simple game. There are no additional in-game purchases: once it’s yours, you can begin tackling it until you reach the end. Maybe it’s time to take a break from playing games for other people.
Arcade Archives TIME PILOT(HAMSTER, Thu 11th April, $7.99) TIME PILOT is a shooting game released by KONAMI in 1982. Transport five generations into the future and shoot down enemy ships with a full 360º of motion. Rescue parachuters and take out entire enemy formations to earn a high score! Fly into a battle beyond time and space!
Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations(Polygon Art, Tue 23rd April, $13.99) Think your way in, observe the enemies, sneak into their base and complete your objective. You have the total freedom to choose your path – guns blazing or silent assassin – it’s your choice! Beyond Enemy Lines: Covert Operations is an unforgiving, intense experience where skill and tactical decisions matter!
Cafeteria Nipponica(Kairosoft, Today, $12.00) Don your chef’s hat and hit the kitchen! You’re the chef de cuisine in this scrumptious simulation that’ll have you coming back for seconds. . . and more! Run your own restaurant, find ingredients, research recipes and spice up your culinary repertoire! Only you can bring your establishment sweet success!
Construction Machines Simulator(SimFabric, Fri 19th April, $29.49) If you are a fan of construction or destruction this game is for you. Become a boss of the building company. Sit behind the wheels of multiple vehicles like excavators or cranes and expand your business. Build campsites, rental homes, office parks and more.
Dawn of Survivors(WISTONE , Today, $1.99) From decaying cities to dark forests, you will fight through hordes of zombies and desperate scavengers. Find food. Build shelter. Prepare yourself. For when the sun rises, so do the dead. Scavenge the wastelands for resources. You’ll search for supplies and materials in this cruel, undead world.
DayD: Through Time(8Floor Games, Today, $9.99) Brian is a gifted and eccentric scientist who has created a time machine and travelled into the past! But it turns out you can’t expect a careless stroll through the lands of the dinosaurs. His former friend, Doctor Terrible, is already here! He created a time machine before Brian and has already managed to install game machines in the dinosaur era!
Deponia(Daedalic GmbH, Wed 24th April, $39.99) “Daedalic Entertainment, once called “Lucasarts from Germany“ by the GameStar magazine, invites the players into a fantastic comedy adventure that revolves around a crazy love story of Rufus and Goal. In Deponia, the world has degenerated into a vast garbage dump, in which the crotchety Rufus ekes out his sorry existence.
Hell is Other Demons(Kongregate , 18th April, $9.99) Hell is Other Demons is a juicy arcade shooter with boldcolor schemes and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.
Iron Snout(Ratalaika Games, Fri 19th April, $4.99) Once upon a time, pigs would have to build a house of bricks to keep the wolves at bay, but not anymore. In Iron Snout, its hero piggie has taken up learning martial arts and now it’s the wolves that need to keep their distance because in this bonkers button-mashing beat ’em up, bacon is off the menu for good.
Moto Rush GT(Baltoro Games, Fri 19th April, $14.99) Racers, beware! Fast-paced, polished and dynamic motorbike racing now on Nintendo Switch! One of a kind game entirely playable with… Toy-Con Motorbike!
Risky Rescue(Forever Entertainment, Today, $4.99) At each level save people standing on the hard to reach places and become a hero! Unlock helicopters with different parameters and complete over 50 demanding levels. If that’s not enough try yourself in endless mode, where your skills can compete with the timer. Use your reflexes but be gentle, there is no place for mistakes in a Risky Rescue!
SlabWell(Today, $9.99) Somewhere deep in the Amazon jungle, lies the finest treasure mankind has ever crafted: The Jade Alpaca. Professional thief duo Sam and Jacky head off on an adventure to recover the mythical artifact, determined to solve the riddles and overcome the challenges that have kept it safe through centuries.
Slime Tactics(Flyhigh Works, Thu 11th April, $9.99) Slimes are often the weakest monsters, but now it is time to make them the strongest army! Slime Tactics is a game of real-time strategy battles with a difference, as you lead these weakest of units to glory! There are various types to master, all with their own unique skills and characteristics. With smart strategy, you can conquer the most deadly of enemies! Take on numerous colourful and imaginative stages as the leader of these Slime forces. It’s time for Slime Tactics!
Sudoku Relax(G-mode, Today, $5.00) The familiar “Sudoku” has become a healing game. A total of 300 questions on EASY, NORMAL and HARD difficulty have been recorded. You will be healed with game effects and background music while you’re undressing.
the Knight & the Dragon(Today, $7.99) During a date with Arthur the chevalier, Princess Daphne is kidnapped by Synge the Dragon She’ll be turned into a Lady Dragon once Synge finds all the magic Crystals! Time is running out! Do you have what it takes to rescue Daphne? Temple Tower is right ahead, go and face the Dungeon Boss.
The Padre(Feardemic, Today, $19.99) Unravel the mystery of a missing cardinal by solving the riddle of a demonic power you did not expect to come upon. Face your inner demons and fight the power of evil while it seduces your soul. Play as the wittiest, pop-culture referencing priest in video game history and face an ultimate game over, if you make the angels cry you a river. Read our The Padre review.
You Died but a Necromancer revived you(JaimeAlvarezLosada, Fri 19th April, $8.99) You Died… but a Necromancer revived you! And will keep reviving you back to their crazy tower of death until you reach the top floor and get rid of them, allowing you to finally be free…
Updates
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – Version 3.0 – The new playable fighter Joker from the Persona 5 game, the Mementos stage and several Persona series music tracks are available now in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate game for the Nintendo Switch system for players who own the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass or purchase Challenger Pack 1. The free Version 3.0 update for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate is also available now, introducing a newly added Stage Builder feature, new video editing features and the Smash World service for the Nintendo Switch Online smartphone app.
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War Drum Studios is seeking a 3D Artist to create detailed 3D models and high-resolution environment materials. In this position, you will work directly with our Art Lead to develop an efficient work flow of modeling, texturing, and lighting assets for an Unreal Engine 4 game. Your work will encompass environment models and props, as well as materials and textures work. The ideal candidate is proficient in creating and working with art assets in multiple game engines, including but not limited to Unreal Engine 4.
Responsibilities:
Create 3D models and realistic materials for a variety of in game objects in varying styles
Preparing materials and shaders to achieve the best possible quality
Modify and improve upon existing game assets
Maintain consistent style under the direction of the Art Lead
Participate and contribute creatively in art team discussions, critiques and game development ideas
Maintain the production pipeline and meeting deadline
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Animation or related field
A portfolio which demonstrates excellent 3D modeling skills and range of style
Understanding of modern materials and shaders
Proficient in Autodesk Maya and Adobe Photoshop
Texturing experience (2D, PBR)
Strong understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, atmosphere, materials and textures.
Ability to work well with teammates and autonomously
Excellent communication skills, both written & verbal
Detail-oriented & extremely well-organized
Relocation to Gainesville, FL – this position is not remote
Good to Have
Previous work with Unreal Engine 4
Knowledge of industry standard software such as Substance or SpeedTree
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