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PGS Portable Gaming Device/Smartphone Hybrid Recapped – a Busy 2016

Jamie Laike Tsui
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PGS Portable Gaming Device/Smartphone Hybrid Recapped – a Busy 2016

It has been a big year for PGS Lab. Their Kickstarter project raised $300,000 before it was cancelled. The development team announced that the cancellation was a result of a legal agreement with a private investment firm. The cancellation coincided with allegations appearing online of the device being vaporware or a scam due to what appeared to be extremely early stage prototypes and misleading advertising. Since the Kickstarter cancellation, the company has been accepting pre-orders for the device through their website and has raised over $800,000; however, the original investment group has backed out of the project due to legal reasons according to PGS Lab. PGS Lab says they are in negotiation with new investors to provide the money for the production of the PGS Hardcore devices. The company says that the $800,000 they have raised is enough to cover the initial production stage, but have opted to not spend the pre-order funds until they are able to release the device entirely. PGS Lab believes the decision is the best path out of respect of the project’s dramatic history so far.

2016 has also been busy for PGS Lab on the development front. The company announced they revamped the design of the slider mechanism to utilize a dual hinged slider that allows the device to either lay completely flat or hinge the main screen at a 25 degree angle. The thumb sticks were also been replaced with improved thumb sticks that no longer telescope out and incorporate the L3 and R3 buttons.

Finally, the a big hurdle for PGS Labs has been crossed. Originally, the device needed to be rebooted to switch between Android and Windows 10. To allow for users to switch seamlessly between the two OSes, PGS Labs has added a second ARM SoC processor that will also include the LTE module. The second chip will only be available on the PGS Hardcore module. The addition of the second processor will not need additional active cooling, but PGS Labs has upgraded the cooling system anyways with a fan and ribbed heatsink that is rated well over the 4-5W heat that the device is putting out. The design should allow the PGS Hardcore to rely on passive cooling for all but the most intensive tasks.

PGS also announced they have managed to shrink the device to be about the size of an iPhone 6/7 Plus, but thicker. The battery will now have a capacity of 6800 mAh, which should provide 3-6 hours of continuous gaming. The screen has been downgraded to an FHD screen (1920×1080) so it will scale down without artifacts for visually demanding games. The new screen is still an IPS display.

PGS Labs is postponing the release date for the devices due to the extensive hardware modifications they have made. PGS Labs estimates they will begin shipping the PGS Hardcore devices between the first and second quarters of 2017. With all the changes, the PGS Hardcore edition will be priced at $319 USD for pre-orders and $379 USD at launch.

 

Fire Emblem Direct Dated for January 18th

Nathan Farrugia
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Fire Emblem Direct Dated for January 18th

A new Nintendo Direct has been announced specifically focused on the Fire Emblem series. No further details were given on any official channels. With the very brief CGI trailer (which you can view below) shown in yesterdays Nintendo Switch presentation I honestly wouldn’t expect any news on the newly announced Fire Emblem Warriors especially as Nintendo is excluding it from their 2017 lineup.

What is almost certainly going to be talked about is Fire Emblem mobile which apart from an initial announcement has had no further information divulged on it. A possible new game in the core franchise could also see an announcement as I don’t see the whole Direct focusing on just the mobile game given the generic title of the Direct. The Direct will take place at 2pm Pacific Time on January 18, 2017. That is 9am, January 19th in Melbourne time. Fire Emblem Awakening and Fire Emblem Fates were both magnificent entries in the series, so I hope whatever is announced can live up to the quality of those titles.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POsTR5iy_TI

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Heading to Switch on April 28th

Nathan Farrugia
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Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Heading to Switch on April 28th

It may miss the launch date but the heavily rumoured port of Mario Kart 8 is indeed real and heading to the Nintendo Switch on April 28. The game is titled Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and builds on everything Mario Kart 8 offered on the Wii U but also add:

  • Inking Boy, Inkling Girl, Bowser Jr., Dry Bones and King Boo as new characters.
  • A completely revamped battle mode that includes the standard Balloon Battle as well as Bob-omb blast from Mario Kart Double Dash. The rules seem to be altered though to be more score based. For example, losing all your balloons in Balloon Battle sees your score cut in half, not instant dismissal from the game.
  • All DLC included.
  • New battle courses including new stages like Urchin Underpass from Splatoon and Battle Stadium. Some classic battle courses are returning such as Luigi’s Mansion from Double Dash and SNES Battle Course 1.

  • A beginner steering mode to help you stay on the track.
  • The ability to hold two items at the same time.
  • Three new vehicles, two inspired by Splatoon.
  • Two new items, Boo, who will steal another players item and the Feather, which will give you a high jump just like in the original game for the SNES.
  • 1080 HD in TV mode.
  • Local multiplayer with up to 8 players. I’m not sure how configurations work for this, if all 8 players need their own Switch or 8 players can make use of 2 Switch systems.

Unfortunately, new race tracks seem to be off the table which is a big missed opportunity because if you don’t care about battle mode and already owned Mario Kart 8, there’s really not much incentive to upgrade here. On the flip side, newcomers will be welcomed with the most content heavy Mario Kart game ever. We also got a look at the gorgeous box art which shows us what Switch game cases will look like.

Check out the screenshots of the new battle mode tracks as well as the accompanying trailer to see the game in action. Be sure to visit our presentation recap for all the new Nintendo Switch news including pricing, release dates and upcoming games.

Friday Slaughter Bundle Now Available

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Friday Slaughter Bundle Now Available

You won’t need good luck to get a great deal on Friday the 13th with Indie Gala’s Friday Slaughter Bundle. This month’s bundle packs 10 great indie games for one low price.

For a minimum purchase of $1.00 USD, buyers will receive:

Mobile Astro – A twin stick arcade shooter featuring retro style graphics and two game modes.

Citalis – A fast paced take on the notoriously slow city building genre.

Nightmare – Your family has been killed and nightmares torment you every time you sleep. The only way for you to get some rest is to explore your dreams.

For a minimum purchase of $3.49 USD during the first 24 hours of the sale, buyers will also receive:

123 Slaughter Me Street – A terrifying horror game starring a hero with a broken ankle and a dying flashlight, forced to limp his way to the exit in a building filled with horrors.

123 Slaughter Me Street 2 – The prequel to 123 Slaughter Me Street brings players to the building before the horrifying monsters took over.

Mad Bullets – A wacky on rails shooter that pays homage to some of the crazier light-gun arcade games.

The Butterfly Sign – In hopes of discovering what happened during a disaster, the protagonist takes an experimental drug that sends him into the depths of his memories.

Nekuia –  A challenging 2D platform set in a world where players can only jump at high speeds as they navigate challenging mazes.

Guardian Of December – A demon decides to change his ways and become the guardian of Earth, but first he must fight the demons pouring out of Hell to stop him.

The Turkey of Christmas Past – A quirky 3rd person hack’n slash fearing a turkey army from hell doing battle with Tom de Cat.

For the first 24 hours of the sale, the entire bundle is only $3.49 USD! Be sure to grab your bundle at Indie Gala before the price goes up.

 

Puyo Puyo Tetris Announced for Western Release on PlayStation 4 and Switch

Travis Bruno
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Puyo Puyo Tetris Announced for Western Release on PlayStation 4 and Switch

One of the games that many Sega fans have been interested in but had mostly given up hope of seeing released in the West happened to be Puyo Puyo Tetris and it looks like Sega was listening to fan requests after all. The company has announced that they are planning on releasing Puyo Puyo Tetris in North America and Europe sometime this spring for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch.

Puyo Puyo Tetris will only be released physically for the PlayStation 4 and be priced at $29.99 at retail with the Switch version being priced at $29.99 digital and $39.99 for a special retail edition that will include two keychains from the game, one featuring a green Puyo and one of the purple T block. The game features a variety of modes to play, with a single player adventure mode, multiplayer arcade featuring up to four local players, online modes to compete against others, and a solo arcade mode.

The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Gameplay Trailer

Travis Bruno
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The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 Gameplay Trailer

A new trailer for The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 has been released by Nippon Ichi Software and this one focuses on showing off some more of the game’s characters as well as some of the gameplay that has been improved over the original release. The video begins with showing us may of the characters though the focus is placed on Milm, who after being infected with the Witch’s Disease, opens a third eye on her head and transforms her into the one controlling the Hundred Knight this time, Chelka.

You can check out the video below and as for the game itself, The Witch and the Hundred Knight 2 is set to be released on the PlayStation 4 in Japan on February 23rd.

Sonic Mania Confirmed for Switch Release

Travis Bruno
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Sonic Mania Confirmed for Switch Release

We previously knew that Sonic Mania was arriving sometime this spring for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC but it looks like Sega is tossing the blue-blur onto another platform now that the console has been given a release date. The company has announced that Sonic Mania will be released on all of the aforementioned platforms as well as the Nintendo Switch though did not narrow down a release date.

The company has released a new trailer and description of Sonic Mania and you can check out both of those below.

2D Sonic is back in an all-new adventure! Play as Sonic, Tails, & Knuckles as you race through all-new Zones and fully re-imagined classics, each filled with exciting surprises and powerful bosses. Harness Sonic’s new Drop Dash, Tails’ flight, and Knuckles’ climbing abilities to overcome the evil Dr. Eggman’s robots. Discover a myriad of never-before-seen hidden paths and secrets!

Disgaea 5 Complete Revealed for Nintendo Switch

Travis Bruno
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Disgaea 5 Complete Revealed for Nintendo Switch

NIS America has announced that they are planning on releasing Disgaea 5: Alliance of Vengeance, previously a PlayStation 4 exclusive, onto the Nintendo Switch. This version of the game will be called Disgaea 5 Complete and be available sometime this spring both physically and digitally. The NIS America Online Store has gone live with pre-orders for both the standard and limited editions of the game.

Disgaea 5 Complete will include all eight of the bonus scenarios, four fan-favorite characters, and three character classes that were originally only available as DLC for the PlayStation 4 version of the game. To go along with this news the company released a small announcement video that you can check out below.

Blazblue and New Frontier Days Announced for Switch

Travis Bruno
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Blazblue and New Frontier Days Announced for Switch

Arc System Works made some announcements of their own today after the Nintendo Switch presentation came to an end. The company announced that they are planning on bringing New Frontier Days: Founding Pioneers, the sequel to a 3DS game released last year, to the Switch that will feature new content in the form of more buildings, animals, the ability to fish, and more

The company also stated that they are going to be releasing a Blazblue game on the Switch but did not specify exactly what game would be brought to the platform. Instead the company only stated that a “Blazblue series-related title” would be released.

UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES SUITE OF GAMES FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™

Philip Federico
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UBISOFT® ANNOUNCES SUITE OF GAMES FOR NINTENDO SWITCH™ 

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Ubisoft® has announced that Just Dance® 2017, Rayman® Legends Definitive Edition and Steep™ will be part of the Nintendo Switch™ lineup.

Ubisoft has been at the forefront of the constantly evolving video game industry, leading development of exciting games for each new platform launch. For years, Ubisoft and Nintendo have been partnering to deliver original, creative and memorable entertainment gaming experiences.

Nintendo Switch combines the best of two worlds: mobile handheld and traditional at-home console gaming. This new console brings Ubisoft and its teams new opportunities to express their creativity, develop fresh ways to play and push the industry boundaries once again.

“Ubisoft is bringing Just Dance 2017, Rayman Legends Definitive Edition and Steep to the Nintendo Switch. We’re proud to be working closely with Nintendo on this new console, making sure players can enjoy great games on a device that shares the same philosophy as these games: great accessibility and the ability to bring people together”, said Xavier Poix, Managing Director, Ubisoft’s French Studios. “These three games are just the beginning; we will share more about other exciting projects for Nintendo Switch at a later date.”

Click below to preview “How Deep Is Your Love”

Just Dance 2017 – Dancing with anyone – anywhere, anytime

Just Dance 2017 will be the first Ubisoft game released for Nintendo Switch at launch. The chart-topping dance track, “How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples, will be available as an exclusive track for Nintendo Switch owners via Just Dance Unlimited.* This hit song joins 40 tracks already available in the game, including “Sorry” by Justin Bieber, “Lean On” by Major Lazer Ft. MØ & DJ Snake, brand-new hits like “Don’t Wanna Know” by Maroon 5, party favorites like “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)” by Beyoncé and classics like “Don’t Stop Me Now” by Queen. Nintendo Switch players will also have three months of free access to Just Dance Unlimited, the dance-on-demand subscription streaming service, which offers more than 200 additional songs and access to exclusive tracks, with new hit songs added all the time.

More accessible than ever, Just Dance 2017 can now be played anywhere, with up to six players at the same time using a Joy-Con™ controller or by using the Just Dance Controller app (which turns your smartphone into a controller).

Click below to watch Michel Ancel discuss Rayman Legends: Definitive Edition on Nintendo Switch

Rayman Legends Definitive Edition – Exploring Rayman’s legendary worlds

Players’ all-time favorite, Rayman, is back in the game thanks to Rayman Legends Definitive Edition, the ultimate version of the critically acclaimed Rayman Legends created by Michel Ancel. This edition includes all the game’s traditional features, such as Kung Foot, plus some brand-new surprises. Nintendo’s history has included the Rayman brand since the franchise’s beginning, with titles such as Rayman® Advance for Game Boy Advance, Rayman® 2 The Great Escape for Nintendo 64 and Rayman Raving Rabbids® for the launch of Wii™.

Rayman, Globox and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a different mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.

Steep – Experiencing action sports in the beautiful open world of the Alps

In Steep, players drop in to the Alps and ski, snowboard, wingsuit and paraglide through the game’s massive open world playground, filled with exhilarating activities and breathtaking views. Developed by Ubisoft Annecy, Steep is designed for a culture that’s all about sharing experiences with the world. Steep features seamless multiplayer, populating the world with players as they naturally explore the Alps. Players and friends across the globe can take on challenges together or compete with each other to snag the top spot on the leaderboard. The open world of Steep will be further enriched by the majestic slopes of Alaska in a free update available this year. 

*“How Deep Is Your Love” by Calvin Harris & Disciples is available through Just Dance Unlimited and can be accessed either via the free trial or by subscribing. The track will be available for all platforms later this year. 

About Ubisoft

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2015–16 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,394 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com.

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