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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Launches on March 3

One of the biggest games that fans were hoping to hear about finally having a release date was The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Nintendo made sure to wait until the very last second of their Nintendo Switch presentation to reveal that tidbit of information.

After showing off everything else the company had to offer and following a large trailer that we will have up when it is available that showed us numerous elements of the game that were debuted tonight, the company announced that The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild will be released on the Switch and the Wii U on March 3rd, making it a launch title for the Switch.

Update: The video has been released and you can check it out below.

Super Mario Odyssey Revealed for Nintendo Switch

Nintendo announced their next big Mario game during their Nintendo Switch presentation and it just so happens to be called Super Mario Odyssey. This game will follow Mario as he ventures outside of the Mushroom Kingdom and visits unfamiliar worlds. Some of these worlds will look quite familiar to fans as many of them are taken from real-life.

It also appears that Mario’s hat will be an actual character in the game and will play a role in his journey to rescue Princess Peach. Super Mario Odyssey will not be available at launch but it will be released sometime in the holiday season this year.

Update: The video from the presentation can be found below.

Tom Clancy’s The Division SHD Agent Figurine Available For Pre-Order

Ubisoft announced that Tom Clancy’s The Division will be the latest IP joining the Ubicollectibles line. The figurine features an SHD Agent complete with a suppressed Kriss Vector and illuminated watch, seeker mine, and communicator. The controls for the figurine’s LEDs is hidden in a switch in the base. The figurine is 24cm tall and is available now for pre-order at the Ubisoft shop. The expected ship date for the figurines will be March 2nd.

Tom Clancy’s The Division is set in New York City after a pandemic sweeps through the city during the chaotic Black Friday shopping day, bringing New York to its knees. The sleeper agents of Strategic Homeland Division is activated during the crisis to help the police and military restore order to New York City and solve the mystery behind the outbreak. Players take on the role of a second wave SHD agent, deployed after the first wave of agents sent into the city disappear and the situation continues to worsen. Tom Clancy’s The Division is out now for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One.

Splatoon 2 announced for Switch this Summer

One of the big games that fans were hoping to see during Nintendo‘s presentation for the Nintendo Switch was something Splatoon related and thankfully they don’t have to wait long. The company has announced that Splatoon 2 will be released for the Switch in Summer 2017, pushing it past the launch date but still during the launch window. Alongside the reveal of the game the company stated that there will be a new “Splat Duelie” weapon, shown above, and brand new special weapons, stages, Super Jumps, and more that have yet to be unveiled.

Splatoon 2 will be playable with both the Joycon controllers or a Pro controller and it can be used either through the television or the console’s handheld mode.

Update: The video from the presentation can now be found below.

1 2 Switch Revealed as First Switch Party Game

Nintendo announced their very first brand new Switch game for the Nintendo Switch and it just so happens to be a mini-game collection. 1 2 Switch as it is called will be released alongside the Switch on March 3rd though no price was announced at the time and unlike your standard games, this one is described as one where the player will be looking at their opponent rather than at the screen.

The presentation stated that players will need to keep an eye on their friend/opponent to read their next move and react accordingly and also mentioned that 1 2 Switch is meant to be a staple for parties or gatherings. Keep an eye out for the full trailer later on when it is released.

Update: The video has been released and can be found below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j7p47TOmicQ

The Sims 4: Toddlers – Announce – Trailer, Assets and Blog Post

Earlier today, we  announced the biggest update for The Sims 4 to date and it comes in a surprisingly “little” package. The Sims 4: Toddlers is now available as a free update for players to download into their game.

For further information on The Sims 4: Toddlers, please visit: https://www.thesims.com/en_AU/news/sims-4-adds-toddlers

To VIEW The Sims 4: Toddlers Trailer –

The Sims 4: Toddlers render and screenshots can be found on the EA Press Site. For exclusive press screenshots, please drop me a line.

THE PS4’S HIGHEST RATED RACING GAME* IS COMING TO PLAYSTATION®VR

THE PS4’S HIGHEST RATED RACING GAME* IS COMING TO PLAYSTATION®VR 

DiRT RALLY’S VR UPGRADE ENABLES YOU TO PLAY THE ENTIRE GAME IN VR AND ADDS NEW CO-DRIVER MODE 

SYDNEY, 13TH January 2017 – Codemasters has today announced that it will be adding PlayStation VR support to DiRT Rally®, the highest rated racing game on PlayStation®4*, in the coming weeks. The VR compatibility upgrade will be available as a standalone DLC Add-On for existing players at AUD$19.45 on the PlayStation®Store, and will let you drive in fully immersive VR throughout the entire game supporting every car, every route and every discipline within DiRT Rally.

As well as allowing you to drive any of the stunning rally, rallycross and hill climb cars in full VR, the update to DiRT Rally will add a completely new Co-Driver Mode to the rally sections of the game. This new feature allows a second player to become engrossed in the action as they use the buttons and touchpad on a DUALSHOCK 4® to give the pace note calls to the driver from the social screen. Just like with real life co-driving, timing and accuracy are vital in order for you to complete the stage in the best time possible.

A new trailer for the PlayStation®VR update to DiRT Rally is available here: https://youtu.be/rrpthA1HlYU

Paul Coleman, Chief Games Designer, DiRT Rally, said: “The PlayStation®VR upgrade allows you to get closer than ever to the experience of being a real life rally driver. The addition of the co-driver mode also allows you to work together with a friend to get through the stage and adds an even deeper level of realism and immersion to the rally stages.”

The update will immerse players into the world of rally like never before as they take on some of the most challenging rally stages in the world, as well as multi-car racing at three locations in the FIA World Rallycross Championship.

* Figures from Metacritic:  http://www.metacritic.com/browse/games/genre/metascore/racing/ps4

ABOUT DiRT RALLY

Built by Codemasters and road tested over 200 million miles by the DiRT community, DiRT Rally is the ultimate rally experience. It captures the essence of what makes rally unique like no other game – that sense of trying to remain in control of your emotions, as you hurtle along dangerous, undulating roads at breakneck speed, aiming to squeeze everything out of your car whilst knowing that one crash could irreparably harm your stage time.

Every stage tests you differently, as you race on the edge of control across varying surfaces in a range of environments such as snow, ice, tarmac and dirt and as you tackle a variety of weather types. As the car suffers attrition, you need to account for mechanical damage whilst your dedicated rally team tries to keep you competitive with time-limited repairs. Stages string together and each rally becomes a marathon-like test of concentration and skill as you trust in your co-driver, chasing that ever-elusive perfect run.

DiRT Rally also includes officially licensed FIA World Rallycross Championship content, allowing you to experience the breathless, high-speed thrills of some of the world’s fastest off-road cars as you trade paint with other drivers at some of the series best-loved circuits, in both single player and high-intensity multiplayer races.

Join the DiRT team for the continuing road ahead and follow updates from the studio on Facebook and Twitter

 

Nintendo Switch Launches Worldwide on March 3rd

Nintendo did not hold back with their presentation for the Nintendo Switch as the company kicked off the video with the news everyone was waiting for, the release date and the price. Nintendo announced that they will be launching the Nintendo Switch worldwide on March 3, 2017 and at launch it will cost $299.99 in North America and 29,980 yen in Japan though the company did state to check with your local retailer for European countries and how much the console will cost in these locations.

At the same time the company stated that the console will no longer feature any region locking and will feature online subscription services though no further details were given at the time.

A Rose in the Twilight Launching in the West in April

It has been a few months now since we last heard from NIS America about A Rose in the Twilight and now the company has announced that they are planning on releasing the PS Vita game both physically and digitally on the PS Vita and digitally on PC on April 11th in North America and April 14th in Europe.

The company will be offering a standard version of the game as well as a limited edition that will be available exclusively through NIS America’s Online Store. The standard version is priced at $19.99 while the limited edition costs $39.99 and comes with a copy of the game, a 36 page soft cover art book, 15-track soundtrack CD, a five-inch Giant stress ball, double-sided Rose rubber strap, and a collector’s box to hold it all in.

Nippon Ichi Software Launches Yet Another Teaser Site

It looks like Nippon Ichi Software are prepping to have a big year in 2017. Not only did they just reveal a brand new IP in the form of Exile Election for the PlayStation 4 and PS Vita this week but it seems they have yet another title coming out that they want fans to get excited about.

This latest website launched yesterday and on the first day it displayed a “7” with just the letter “E” and now that one day has passed it is now showing a “6” with both the letter “E” and “G” featured against a whimsical background. This means that the full reveal will likely occur six days from now, though given how magazine leaks occur we will probably know a bit before then.