After spending almost eight hours with the final game, it’s clear that Star Wars Battlefront is reaping the benefits of developer DICE, veteran multiplayer designers and creators of the Battlefield series.
Star Wars Battlefront sits in a unique niche in the current FPS landscape. The controls are simple and streamlined, making the game accessible to players of varying experience levels.
But its deep character progression, sprawling mode selection, and tight gunplay will satisfy the veterans, too. Thanks to the expanded arsenal in the final game, the combat is far, far richer than last month’s (excellent) multiplayer beta.
Of the 11 or so weapons, my current favorite is the T-21B Targeting Rifle, a high-damage, high-range blaster with a deliberate firing rate and murderous accuracy. Very satisfying.
The CA-87 Shock Blaster is another standout, shredding armored targets with its shotgun-like...
Now that Rise of the Tomb Raider has finally arrived, fans and critics alike are praising the game for its return to the franchise’s roots. While it follows in the footsteps of 2013’s Tomb Raider, this is a game that’s very much about adventure. Exploration, puzzle-solving, and treasure-hunting make up the bulk of the game – and that means there’s more subtlety and complexity than Lara Croft has seen in years. Here are seven clues to help you on your adventure. There’s an obvious choice for your first skill unlock. When the time comes to level Lara up, make the...
Tremble before the magnificence of today’s show! We speak to the design director behind Star Wars Battlefront, Clements laments his poor Metal Gear Solid skills, and a Dark Tower spoilercast concludes the program. There’s so much content here today, you better get started early. Enjoy!
Nuclear disasters are different wherever they strike, shaped by the particular landscape unfortunate enough to suffer their indiscriminate wrath. Picture the wooden buildings of Hiroshima completely eradicated, a single brick-and-concrete dome surviving. Imagine the eerie Red Forest of Chernobyl, a reminder of how quickly mankind can render a tranquil, verdant landscape uninhabitable for centuries. That’s why the setting of a Fallout game is as important as anything else – and why the prospect of an irradiated Boston is so exciting. Like the Capital Wasteland and New Vegas before it, Fallout 4’s Boston delivers a similarly novel experience. After all, this...
The release of free, post-launch content for Halo 5: Guardians begins this month with the first drop: Battle of Shadow and Light, which includes the stealthy new “Shinobi” Ninja-themed armor, some legendary Light Rifle firepower and perhaps most importantly, the arrival of Big Team Battle maps, modes and mayhem. There are tons of new items added to and unlocked in this month’s drop, including all-new Ultra Rare and Legendary items, such as Shinobi armor and the Dying Star Light Rifle (to name but two). We have Tundra and Woodland-themed skins, a brutal (and occasionally hilarious) Shove-It assassination and dozens more...
Not long now! Today I’m pleased to reveal the list of playable games coming to PlayStation Experience this December 5th & 6th in San Francisco in the West Hall of the Moscone Center.
While we’re keeping some of the playable games a surprise, this should give you a pretty good idea of what’s in store. For one, I’m dying to get my mitts on Alienation, Dark Souls 3, Firewatch, Gang Beasts, Killing Floor 2, and Gravity Rush Remastered. What about you?
We’re excited to announce that the family of supported devices for PlayStation Vue just got bigger. For those of you wanting to access PlayStation Vue on additional TVs in your home, you can do so starting today on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, with Chromecast support soon to follow. This brings the availability of PlayStation Vue to a total of seven devices: PS4, PS3, Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick, iPhone and iPad, with Chromecast coming soon.
You can access PlayStation Vue on Amazon Fire TV and Fire TV Stick using your existing PlayStation Vue account. If you don’t have a PlayStation Vue account yet, not to worry. You can sign up for several free trial options through the PlayStation Vue website in addition to your PS4 or PS3.
From there, you can select individual channels from PlayStation Vue’s nationwide offerings, such as...
The update for the New Xbox One Experience is available starting today. Monthly releases inspired by your feedback have been a cornerstone of the Xbox One experience. We launched the Xbox Feedback site to enable you to influence how Xbox One evolves and we’ve been listening. Over the past two years, we have delivered more than a hundred new features based on your input. On behalf of the entire Xbox team, I want to express our appreciation for all of your valuable feedback. The New Xbox One Experience is a complete transformation of Xbox One, integrating the speed and versatility...
