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| Xbox Wire - Introducing Xbox Assist: Personalized Customer Support |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 05:21 PM - Forum: Xbox Discussion
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Introducing Xbox Assist: Personalized Customer Support
Within Xbox Customer Experience and Support, our goal is to make gamers happy and to help them get the most out of their Xbox experience. Whether it’s discovering new ways to play, learning tips for maximizing the features you already use, or finding help when something goes wrong, the new Xbox Assist app has you covered.
Xbox Assist is personalized to help you optimize your Xbox experience for the games you play and the way you play them. You’ll find guides to new features, how-to videos, suggestions for features that might be valuable to you and a lot more. You already know there are many ways to play with Xbox, and Xbox Assist will help you find and take advantage of even more.
On top of getting the most out of your Xbox, Xbox Assist will provide personalized notifications and tips based on system, service and account status. For example, Xbox Assist can prompt you to take advantage of unclaimed benefits such as free game downloads; explain how to automatically download games so you can start playing as quickly as possible; remap buttons on your Elite controller so that you get the most out of it; and notify you if you are running out of storage space. Xbox Assist also enables you to easily browse support content and launch troubleshooters for common issues, directly from your console. And you’ll be able to check the status of Xbox Live services and know what’s going on with the features and services that matter to you.
Xbox Assist is currently available in preview for select Xbox Insider rings and releasing broadly later this Fall as a replacement for Xbox Help. With the upcoming release of Xbox Assist on the Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox One X, you will have personalized help content and tools on a console-friendly experience, right at your fingertips.
Outside of Xbox Assist, we’re also happy to share that, in partnership with the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk, Xbox support for Accounts and Billing is now available in American Sign Language (ASL) for Xbox gamers in the United States with hearing loss or who are deaf. This new offering is integral to the spirt of Xbox in that it displays our dedication to all Xbox customers and helps ensure we’re making Xbox a place where all gamers can have fun and enjoy their Xbox experience. To learn more about ASL support, check out this video starring Oscar-winning actress Marlee Matlin and visit the Microsoft Disability Answer Desk. To videophone us for American Sign Language support in the United States, call 1-503-427-1234 Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 5pm (PST).
These are just a few of the projects our customer support teams have been working on to improve our fans’ experiences, and we’re looking forward to sharing more new features with you in the coming months.
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| Steam - Now Available on Steam – RAID: World War II |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 05:21 PM - Forum: PC Discussion
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Now Available on Steam – RAID: World War II
Cuphead is Now Available on Steam!
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, i.e. traditional hand drawn cel animation, watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings.
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| PS4 - Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 02:17 PM - Forum: New Game Releases
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Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen
An epitaph speaks of another's demise...
A mysterious island known as Bitterblack Isle appears off the coast of Gransys. Its depths have claimed the lives of many Arisen their voices still haunt the labyrinth that lies deep beneath its surface--a labyrinth ripe with secrets waiting to be discovered.
The time to take up arms has come once again. Delve into the isle's depths and uncover its dark secret! Publisher: Capcom Release Date: Oct 03, 2017
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| PS4 - Battle Chasers: Nightwar |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 02:17 PM - Forum: New Game Releases
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Battle Chasers: Nightwar
Battle Chasers: Nightwar is an RPG inspired by the console genre-greats and the 90?s cult comic book. Experience deep dungeon diving, turn-based combat presented in classic JRPG format, and a story driven by exploration of the world. Publisher: Nordic Games Publishing Release Date: Oct 03, 2017
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| Super Smash Bros Nintendo Switch release date, news and rumors |
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Posted by: xSicKx - 10-02-2017, 01:35 PM - Forum: Nintendo Discussion
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Fighting games haven’t really ever gone out of fashion – just look at how well Street Fighter 5, Tekken 7, Injustice 2 and Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite have performed recently for proof of that. However, for all their success not one of them has felt quite as timeless as Super Smash Bros.
A fighting game with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach? If you’re not a fan of the series (yet) then it’s a pretty barmy idea at first glance, but spend a few rounds brawling your way through a four-player showdown and you’ll be forever convinced of its unique brilliance.
You can imagine, then, just how much the Super Smash Bros community wants a new entry in the series, particularly now that the Nintendo Switch is consistently proving itself to be a system worth investing in.
Super Smash Bros has featured on most of Nintendo’s major systems (including Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii, Wii U and 3DS) so a Switch version certainly seems likely. It’s also become a staple at fighting game tournaments such as Evo, so Nintendo clearly isn’t going to waste such potent eSports potential, either
Cut to the chase - What is it? The highly anticipated fifth entry in the Nintendo fighting game series
- When can I play it? Not anytime soon
- What can I play it on? Nintendo Switch will likely be its next home, although a 3DS version could follow (as it did with Super Smash Bros 4)
As of right now, there’s been no official announcement regarding Super Smash Bros Switch - but considering we have had/are getting a new Zelda, a new Super Mario, a new Splatoon and a new Metroid, a fresh Super Smash Bros feels like a certainty for 2018 and beyond.
It certainly seems, however, highly unlikely that we’ll see a new entry before the end of the year. For a start, there's been 6 to 7 years between each of the previous games (2001’s Melee, 2008’s Brawl and 2014’s Wii U/3DS versions) so history would suggest we’re not going to see it anytime soon.
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However, with The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Splatoon 2 and Super Mario Odyssey all arriving in 2017 (and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 also slated to arrive by the end of the year), Nintendo is going to be keen to ensure Switch’s second year is just as heavy on the first-party hits.
We’ve already got Metroid Prime 4 booked for 2018, so it would make sense for Nintendo to slate Super Smash Bros Switch for next year as well and ensure the handheld/tabletop console can keep rolling out new games you won’t find on PS4, Xbox One or PC.
If we had to make an educated guess, we’d say we’re (hopefully) going to see a brand new Super Smash Bros Switch in time for Christmas 2018.
Super Smash Bros Switch - what do we know so far?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to what the next Super Smash Bros might be. One argument says the next entry will likely be a ‘deluxe’ re-release of Super Smash Bros 4 (the one that appeared simultaneously on Wii U and 3DS in 2014).
This is based on Nintendo’s decision to re-release Mario Kart 8 (which originally arrived on Wii U in 2014) as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch. The same thing happened with Pokkén Tournament, which debuted on Wii U in 2016 before dropping on Switch this year with a similar complete edition earlier this year.
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Super Smash Bros Switch release date, news and rumors
By Emma Boyle 6 hours ago Gaming
Get ready for more brawls and melee on Nintendo Switch
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Fighting games haven’t really ever gone out of fashion – just look at how well [url=http://www.techradar.com/news/gaming/novice-vs-expert-our-street-fighter-5-reviews-are-live-1315303]Street Fighter 5, Tekken 7, Injustice 2 and Marvel Vs Capcom Infinite have performed recently for proof of that. However, for all their success not one of them has felt quite as timeless as Super Smash Bros.
A fighting game with Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach? If you’re not a fan of the series (yet) then it’s a pretty barmy idea at first glance, but spend a few rounds brawling your way through a four-player showdown and you’ll be forever convinced of its unique brilliance.
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You can imagine, then, just how much the Super Smash Bros community wants a new entry in the series, particularly now that the Nintendo Switch is consistently proving itself to be a system worth investing in.
Super Smash Bros has featured on most of Nintendo’s major systems (including Nintendo 64, Gamecube, Wii, Wii U and 3DS) so a Switch version certainly seems likely. It’s also become a staple at fighting game tournaments such as Evo, so Nintendo clearly isn’t going to waste such potent eSports potential, either.
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Cut to the chase- What is it? The highly anticipated fifth entry in the Nintendo fighting game series
- When can I play it? Not anytime soon
- What can I play it on? Nintendo Switch will likely be its next home, although a 3DS version could follow (as it did with Super Smash Bros 4)
As of right now, there’s been no official announcement regarding Super Smash Bros Switch - but considering we have had/are getting a new Zelda, a new Super Mario, a new Splatoon and a new Metroid, a fresh Super Smash Bros feels like a certainty for 2018 and beyond.
It certainly seems, however, highly unlikely that we’ll see a new entry before the end of the year. For a start, there's been 6 to 7 years between each of the previous games (2001’s Melee, 2008’s Brawl and 2014’s Wii U/3DS versions) so history would suggest we’re not going to see it anytime soon.
However, with The Legend Of Zelda: Breath Of The Wild, Splatoon 2 and Super Mario Odyssey all arriving in 2017 (and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 also slated to arrive by the end of the year), Nintendo is going to be keen to ensure Switch’s second year is just as heavy on the first-party hits.
We’ve already got Metroid Prime 4 booked for 2018, so it would make sense for Nintendo to slate Super Smash Bros Switch for next year as well and ensure the handheld/tabletop console can keep rolling out new games you won’t find on PS4, Xbox One or PC.
If we had to make an educated guess, we’d say we’re (hopefully) going to see a brand new Super Smash Bros Switch in time for Christmas 2018.
Super Smash Bros Switch - what do we know so far?
There are two schools of thought when it comes to what the next Super Smash Bros might be. One argument says the next entry will likely be a ‘deluxe’ re-release of Super Smash Bros 4 (the one that appeared simultaneously on Wii U and 3DS in 2014).
This is based on Nintendo’s decision to re-release Mario Kart 8 (which originally arrived on Wii U in 2014) as Mario Kart 8 Deluxe on Switch. The same thing happened with Pokkén Tournament, which debuted on Wii U in 2016 before dropping on Switch this year with a similar complete edition earlier this year.
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Taking this approach would be an easier and faster way for Nintendo and developer Bandai Namco Games to release a Super Smash Bros Switch as the base game is already there. Adding new content would make the game seem fresh and exciting, and it'd also justify slapping on another big price tag.
Bundling in new characters and stages (much in the same way Nintendo included fresh racers for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe) would be a great way to sell a remastered version, as would including new skins for the current 58 characters on the roster. Gearing these skins around recent Switch/3DS releases (such as Link’s new look for Breath Of The Wild and Mario’s revealing attire for Odyssey) would also make a lot of sense.
The other argument is that Super Smash Bros Switch would be a brand new entry, built from the ground up for Switch. The new console is the most powerful bit of hardware Nintendo has ever released, so offering a bespoke entry just for Switch would make the next Super Smash Bros entry extra special and a much more attractive sell to new and existing players.
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The flipside is such a brand new entry would likely take a lot longer to develop. While we doubt the development cycle for it would be as long as previous games, we’d imagine we wouldn’t see an entirely new version of Super Smash Bros until 2019 at the earliest.
Super Smash Bros Switch - which characters will appear?
As we mentioned, the previous entry in the series had 58 characters (including on-disc ones and DLC) so we'd expect to see a similarly big number this time around.
There are plenty of characters that have become staples in the series (such as Mario, Peach, Captain Falco and Kirby) and others (such as Sonic The Hedgehog, Ryu and Pac-Man) that have come and gone over the years.
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The updated Inklings from Splatoon 2 seem likely, as do Rex and Pyra from Xenoblade Chronicles 2. The meme-inducing popularity suggest Breath Of The Wild’s Prince Sidon could get appear alongside Nipha. We’d love to see the new version of Zelda, too, considering how well-received her makeover was.
We could see some off-the-wall additions as well. Could Skyrim's arrival on Nintendo Switch mean we’ll see the classic look of the Dovahkiin in the new Smash Bros? Those dragon shouts would certainly come in useful, that’s all we’re saying...
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| Activision News - Upgrade Complete! StarCraft®: Remastered Now Live |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 03:05 AM - Forum: Lounge
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Upgrade Complete! StarCraft®: Remastered Now Live
 Blizzard Entertainment’s sci-fi classic emerges from the warp gate with 4K Ultra HD graphics, enhanced audio, and the same timeless real-time strategy gameplay that captivated a generation
Reexperience the war between the terrans, protoss, and zerg NOW at www.starcraft.com
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Battlecruisers are operational, the Corsairs stand ready, and the Zerglings are boosted for the rush. StarCraft®: Remastered, Blizzard Entertainment’s lovingly crafted upgrade of the real-time strategy classic and its legendary expansion Brood War®, is NOW LIVE and available to purchase digitally at www.starcraft.com and through the Blizzard Shop.
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StarCraft: Remastered upgrades the original sci-fi classic with 4K graphics, enhanced music sound, and more. (Graphic: Business Wire)
Widely regarded as one of the most influential strategy games of all time, StarCraft and Brood War tell the story of the first interstellar war between three distinctive factions: the Earth-born terrans, psi-powered protoss, and hive-minded zerg. StarCraft: Remastered lets players reexperience the saga of iconic characters like Jim Raynor, High Templar Tassadar, and Kerrigan, through upgraded 4K visuals, enhanced audio and music, and new illustrated story interludes.
StarCraft: Remastered continues to use the same legendary gameplay engine that’s made StarCraft a competitive gaming and esports staple for nearly two decades. The classic gameplay is reinforced with new online features that propel the multiplayer experience into the modern era and beyond. Remastered provides players with matchmaking and leaderboards, cloud saves, as well as full multiplayer compatibility with the original versions of StarCraft and Brood War.
“We know how much StarCraft and Brood War mean to our community around the world, and our primary mission with StarCraft: Remastered was to enhance as much as we could while keeping the core StarCraft experience intact,” said Mike Morhaime, CEO and cofounder of Blizzard Entertainment. “Whether you’re a StarCraft veteran or you’re experiencing the beginning of the saga for the first time, we hope you enjoy revisiting the Koprulu Sector as much as we did.”
StarCraft: Remastered provides players with an arsenal of new updates and features, including:
- Full graphical upgrade of the original StarCraft and the StarCraft: Brood War expansion
- Widescreen UHD support for up to 4K resolution
- Matchmaking and leaderboards
- Player profiles that track individual statistics
- Cloud saving for campaign progress, hotkeys, and replays
- Improved high fidelity music and sound
- Ability to switch between Remastered and the original StarCraft with the click of a button
StarCraft: Remastered is available now digitally for Windows® and Mac® PCs for $14.99 USD, and is available in English, Brazilian Portuguese, Latin American Spanish, French, German, European Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian, Korean, Japanese, and simplified and traditional Chinese. To purchase or learn more about StarCraft: Remastered, visit www.starcraft.com.
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Best known for blockbuster hits including World of Warcraft®, Hearthstone®, Overwatch®, the Warcraft®, StarCraft®, and Diablo® franchises, and the multi-franchise Heroes of the Storm®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (www.blizzard.com), a division of Activision Blizzard (NASDAQ: ATVI), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software renowned for creating some of the industry’s most critically acclaimed games. Blizzard Entertainment’s track record includes twenty-one #1 games* and multiple Game of the Year awards. The company’s online-gaming service is one of the largest in the world, with millions of active players.
*Sales and/or downloads, based on internal company records and reports from key distribution partners.
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| News - Minecraft on Nintendo 3DS Out Now! |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 03:05 AM - Forum: Minecraft
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Minecraft on Nintendo 3DS Out Now!
 Nintendo and Mojang have announced the surprise release of Minecraft on Nintendo 3DS. This is a separate edition of the game designed specifically for the 3DS.
- Compatible with the following 3DS consoles: New Nintendo 3DS, New Nintendo 3DS XL, and New Nintendo 2DS XL
- Priced at $29.99
- Maximum world size is 2016 x 2016 and 128 blocks high
- Inventory and crafting make use of the 3DS touch screen
- Does not support multiplayer, local multiplayer will be added at a later date
- This is not a console or Bedrock edition of the game, it is a 3DS specific version and the closest equivalent edition in features is the 0.15 Friendly Update version for Minecraft: Pocket Edition
- This edition of Minecraft will continue to receive updates
- Available on the Nintendo eShop now in America and Japan, and launching in Europe very soon
- A packaged cartridge will be available in retail stores at a later date
- There are 6 skin packs included with the game, Biome Settlers Pack 1, Biome Settlers Pack 2, Redstone Specialists, Journey to the West, and Holiday Skin Pack 2015
- There are 2 texture packs included with the game, City and Plastic
Here’s what Mojang had to say on Minecraft.net:
Just a few months after we brought Minecraft to Nintendo Switch, we’re double-dipping with the big N to bring the game to the New Nintendo 3DS series. Whatever next, an N64 port? Get on it, Jens! […] That dual screen setup helps make crafting easier than ever, with quicker access to your inventory and a handy map on the touch screen, perfect for charting out your worlds.
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| Deals: Upcoming Nintendo Switch Games And Accessories For October And November |
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Posted by: xSicKx - 10-02-2017, 02:20 AM - Forum: Nintendo Discussion
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Can you believe it's October already? It's a great time to be a Switch owner; we've recently seen the release of Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle and Pokkén Tournament DX and there's still lots more to look forward to in the coming months. So, what's on the horizon for Nintendo Switch fans, then? We've complied a list of all the good stuff coming out at retail in October and November, so you don't miss a single thing.
Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links. If you click them and make a purchase we may receive a small percentage of the sale which helps support the site. Please read our FTC Disclosure for more information. Super Mario Odyssey
27th October cannot come soon enough, with Super Mario Odyssey set to be an epic Mario adventure with the themes of exploration and travel. You've got this one pre-ordered already, right? Fire Emblem Warriors
Another big game in October is Fire Emblem Warriors. This hack-and-slash action game developed by Omega Force, Team Ninja and Intelligent Systems is sure to be a winner. The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
One of the Switch's earliest confirmed third part titles, The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim isn't far away now. Are your ready to give up hours of your life to this RPG classic? L.A. Noire
This was certainly a shock announcement but we can't wait to get our hands on this modern classic when it hits Switch this November, complete with motion controls, touch-screen commands and much more besides. More Awesome Nintendo Switch Games
Other than Super Mario Odyssey and Skyrim there are lots more Switch retail games which might take your fancy in October and beyond. Nyko Portable Nintendo Switch Docking Kit
While we love the official Switch dock, it's not the most portable of devices. The Nyko Switch Docking Kit is certainly a solid alternative. At only $49.99 it is reasonably priced, too. Awesome Accessories For Your Switch
We saw a whole slew of interesting accessories released for the Switch in the past few months, but more are on the way. Here are some tantalising accessories coming up in October and beyond which we found for your consideration. So that's it for October and November - did we miss anything? Let us know with a comment and also tell us if you've preordered any of these goodies!
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| 3DS - Hey! Pikmin |
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Posted by: xSicKxBot - 10-02-2017, 02:17 AM - Forum: New Game Releases
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Hey! Pikmin
Captain Olimar has crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by Pikmin. And his first 2D platformer gives you a new perspective on his adorably fierce partners. Touch the screen to throw Pikmin into action: swim with Blue Pikmin, fly with Winged Pikmin, and more to survive hostile wildlife, solve ecological puzzles, and escape. Help Captain Olimar explore and escape a new world by guiding him and his Pikmin with the stylus. Olimar is a half-pint Hero on a personal mission to save himself. Get a new perspective on the powers and personalities of Pikmin. Tap the touchscreen to choose Pikmin and toss them at objects or enemies. [Nintendo]
Publisher: Nintendo Release Date: Jul 28, 2017
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