Resident Evil 2 Remake - Unstoppable Tyrant Monster trailer

Jak Connor | Gaming | Dec 5, 2018 3:00 AM CST

Will you be able to escape the Unstoppable Tyrant from the new gameplay trailer that has been released onto the Resident Evil YouTube Channel? Claire barely could...

Resident Evil 2 Remake - Unstoppable Tyrant Monster trailer

The video begins with our friend Claire Redfield wandering through dark corridors only to be ambushed by a monster almost double the size of her vertically. The Tyrant wears a plain black hat and a long trench coat and only moves at a walking speed which is both eerily creepy and helpful. Helpful in the way for kitting him around for some damage, but creepy because I can't help but feel as if the speed of the walk gives off the vibe that he knows he is unstoppable.

After Claire pumps him with some rounds with both her hand gun and grenade launcher we are teleported to another setting where we run into the same Tyrant. Claire maneuvers around a room dodging a few zombies only to get stuck upstairs, the Tyrant then pick Claire up by her head and then we see an awesome scene where Claire takes out her knife and sticks the Tyrant in the arm. The creepiest thing is that Tyrant barely flinches and just casually looks at the wound she has caused him, almost as if he is purposely giving Claire time to run before he inevitably catches up once again. Resident Evil 2 Remake is scheduled for release on January 25th, 2019.

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ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove gameplay trailer

Jak Connor | Gaming | Dec 5, 2018 2:00 AM CST

After yesterdays post about HumaNature Studios announcing that they would be bringing a new trailer and an official release date for ToeJam & Earl: Back In the Groove, we have been blessed with both!

ToeJam & Earl: Back in the Groove gameplay trailer

From the above trailer we can see numerous throwbacks to the 1991 classic, as well as what seems to be massive levels, different characters to choose from, a selection of enemies, puzzles, presents, weapons and of course that vital hip-hop beat.

HumaNature Studios, who has been founded by original series creator Greg Johnson announced that him and his studio will be bringing ToeJam & Earl: Back In the Groove to all platforms from the Xbox One, PS4, PC to the Nintendo Switch. The current planned release date for ToeJam & Earl: Back In the Groove is set for March 1st, 2019. Want some more news about ToeJam & Earl: Back In the Groove? Check out this story here.

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Waluigi Smash Bros. Ultimate marketing is simply FREE hype

Jak Connor | Gaming | Dec 5, 2018 1:00 AM CST

If you have been following Super Smash Bros. Ultimate or just the Smash Bros. series in general, you no doubt know about the community outcry for the addition of Waluigi. Turns out Nintendo knows about the want for Waluigi, they just haven't done anything about it yet.

Waluigi Smash Bros. Ultimate marketing is simply FREE hype

Waluigi coming to Smash Bros. has gotten to the point where it has become its own living meme. Jokes, puns and numerous other things have been created around Luigi's arch-rival addition and yet we still have no sign of him potentially joining the roster. This perplexes me, large portions of the community are clearly crying out for him to be added yet Nintendo hasn't budged at all, why?

According to Nintendo Canada's Andrew Collins, "I think it's great when something builds naturally because, you know, as a marketer, when you have something that goes viral like that it's brilliant. You can't buy that. You can't create it. And when the fans do something like that, it's amazing. But it's so good to see from a passionate side of things. And let's face it, it's funny. I've seen some of the photos. I've seen some of the artwork that people have created, and it's fantastic to see their passion."

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Bethesda to replace nylon Fallout 76 bags

Derek Strickland | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 9:27 PM CST

Bethesda wants to make things right, and promises to replace the cheap crinkly nylon bags sent out with the Fallout 76 Power Armor Edition.

Bethesda to replace nylon Fallout 76 bags

Right now Fallout 76 is a PR nightmare. The game has been lambasted left and right and has serious issues. Plus there's potential lawsuits surrounding the publisher's no refunds policy. But things got even worse when Bethesda was caught switching out a key part of the game's $200 Power Armor Edition: instead of the higher-end, durable canvas bag that was advertised, gamers who bought the expensive edition received a rather dodgy nylon sack. Originally citing a "lack of materials," things got worse when we found out Bethesda actually shipped the advertised canvas bags to Twitch and YouTubers for free.

Now Bethesda wants to fix things and solve this damning PR nightmare. The publisher today said it will replace all nylon bags with the stronger canvas West-Tek bags, but you'll have to send a support ticket by January 31, 2019 and verify your Power Armor Edition purchase.

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Red Dead Online beta resets may not happen, says Rockstar

Derek Strickland | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 8:30 PM CST

Rockstar Games may not flip the reset switch during Red Dead Online's beta test, but a wipe could still happen after the mode's official launch.

Red Dead Online beta resets may not happen, says Rockstar

Red Dead Redemption 2's online beta is quite popular and it seems like nearly everyone who's bought a copy is playing it. Although Rockstar warned gamers that their Red Dead Online data--including character progression, weapons, and content--could get reset at some point, the developer doesn't think it necessary.

"We appreciate all the continued feedback we are receiving on the Red Dead Online Beta. For players concerned about the potential for progress and stat resets, we currently do not have any plans to reset them as part of the Beta's rollout," Rockstar said today on Twitter.

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Dragon Age 4 is a long ways off

Derek Strickland | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 7:22 PM CST

BioWare is set to show off its new Dragon Age game at The Game Awards 2018, but the game won't be out until 2021 at the earliest.

Dragon Age 4 is a long ways off

Everything we've heard about BioWare's new Dragon Age game makes us believe it'll carry mainline sequel status and officially be referred to as Dragon Age 4. Although BioWare teased it back in 2016, we know the project is still in early stages of development based on how high-level execs talked about it. Now sources have corroborated our belief that Dragon Age 4 won't be out for a long time.

Sources familiar with BioWare's plans tell VentureBeat that Dragon Age 4 is at least three years away, which aligns with our predictions. The reason is simple: BioWare is focusing strongly on its big new IP Anthem, which represents a massive turning point and lucrative revenue opportunity for the company. Anthem is a live service shooter aimed at tapping EA's engagement model, which sees millions of gamers generating billions every year via microtransactions, subscriptions, and digital purchases.

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Payday publisher Starbreeze files for bankruptcy

Derek Strickland | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 6:06 PM CST

Payday publisher Starbreeze Studios has filed for Sweden's version of bankruptcy after worrisome financial issues.

Payday publisher Starbreeze files for bankruptcy

Starbreeze today filed it and its entire web of subsidiaries for a protective process called reconstruction after realizing it wouldn't meet its quarterly earnings targets. Starbreeze CEO Bo Andersson has resigned as a result of the money issues.

The company appears to have over-relied on Overkill's The Walking Dead to help buffer sales revenue (or at the very least offset the marketing spend for the game) for its fourth quarter, but the game under-delivered and forced the publisher to tighten its development belt. But this new spending plan wasn't enough and it became clear that insolvency was the answer.

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Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 855 platform to kick off 5G

Snapdragon Tech Summit 2018 - Qualcomm has just kicked off its annual Snapdragon Tech Summit here in Maui, Hawaii with the big announcement of its new Snapdragon 855 flagship processor.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon 855 platform to kick off 5G

The new Snapdragon 855 succeeds the Snapdragon 845 which was announced this time last year at the Snapdragon Tech Summit 2017, but the new chip isn't just faster, it packs 5G connectivity. Qualcomm flew in both AT&T and Verizon to chat with the press and analysts here on location, and to have some demos that show off more real-world results from 5G.

Qualcomm has been light on details for the Snapdragon 855 but we do know that the company is making the new chip on the 7nm node, with previous-gen Snapdragon 845 being made on 10nm. We should expect improved power efficiency and performance, with more details on that arriving in the coming days at the Snapdragon Tech Summit.

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Epic Games digital store takes aim at Steam

Derek Strickland | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 4:11 PM CST

Using the knowledge and lessons learned from Fortnite's massive success, Epic Games has now entered in the crowded ring of selling games.

Epic Games digital store takes aim at Steam

Epic Games today announced the Epic Games Store, a new digital distribution platform that puts even more pressure on Steam. Epic plans to attract developers and publishers by letting them keep more revenues, likely thanks to Fortnite's billions: the Epic Games Store only keeps 12% of earnings versus Steam's 30%, meaning anyone who sells games on the platform keeps 88% of earnings.

Epic has ambitious plans for the service and could eventually take aim at Google Play, which is circumvented with Fortnite's mobile flavor. PC, Mac, and eventually Android games will be sold on the storefront in 2019 and beyond.

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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden possible Nintendo Switch port

Jak Connor | Gaming | Dec 4, 2018 5:00 AM CST

A new turn-based tactical game called 'Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden' launches tomorrow and ahead of the games release, developers 'The Bearded Ladies' have dived into some juicy details about the title.

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden possible Nintendo Switch port

WCCFtech was lucky enough to be able to get an interview with Haraldur Thormundsson, CEO of the development team. Thormundsson answered several questions regarding the games storyline and if it is linear, side content, how many mutants players would have to choose from, mod support, console enhancements and a Nintendo Switch port.

Glossing over the above mentioned questions, players will be immersed within a linear storyline that will provide some choices in side-missions. Players will have 5 mutants to choose from but only will be able to select 3 to play with, there will be not mod support as of yet but that could be subject to change in the future. Console enhancement wise; "Max resolution for Xbox One X: 3200×1800. For PlayStation 4 Pro, the UI resolution is rendered at 4K while the frame resolution is 80% of 4K (3072×1728)." Since Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden runs on Unreal Engine 4, a question was posed if we would see a Nintendo Switch port, Thormundsson answered with "That is something we will look into soon(TM)."

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