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Mega Man 11 is the first new main-series entry in eight years, but it feels like it's been much longer than that. Both Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 10 were very conscious retro throwbacks, with graphics and gameplay styled after the six original NES games. As a true step forward for the classic series, it comes after a 20-year dry spell. At E3 2018, we spoke with producer Kazuhiro Tsuchiya and director Koji Oda about finally modernizing one of Capcom's most iconic franchises."When we were tackling Mega Man 11 and we were thinking about what kind of presentation do we want to make, I felt like having another retro game just didn't feel right," Tsuchiya said, via a translator. "It would severely limit the amount of stuff that we could do. Since there's been such a long lapse between the last game and this one, I felt like the best thing to do is to make the game appropriate to modern hardware, use as much of its potential as possible, and make a game that people would be able to look at and … [Read more...] about How Mega Man 11 Attempts To Modernize An Icon

Like other battle royale games, Fortnite: Battle Royale offers a wide variety of ways that any match can play out. But come to the final circle of a round, and you likely know what to expect: Players building elaborate defenses and wielding shotguns and rocket launchers. It can get a bit tiresome, and Victory Royales can feel out of reach for those who aren't experts at building. Developer Epic Games is aware of all this, and it's looking to mix things up.In a post on Fortnite's website, Epic explained that it plans to "continue to make changes to evolve the game to give players multiple ways to counter each other in combat, and create more strategies to win the game." It also specifically addresses the notion that building is the only way to win: "It's important to support a variety of late game strategies, that don't boil down to 'just build lol.' We strongly believe that the evolution of Fortnite supports a wide range of play styles and counterplay. Currently, the superiority of … [Read more...] about Fortnite Updates Will Make Victory Less About The “Just Build lol” Strategy

One of the biggest surprises at E3 2018 was Remedy Entertainment's new PC, PS4, and Xbox One game, Control. Due to release next year, Remedy's latest project is an action-oriented game that focuses on environmental destructibility and supernatural powers, but it's the source of those powers and how they physically transform the game's setting that stood out the most. As discussed in an earlier article, the demo I saw was beautiful, haunting, and filled with strangely alluring touches that beg for explanation. During my interview with director Mikael Kasurinen, he compared Control's atmosphere to that of Annihilation, a book (and a Netflix film) that purposefully obscures cause-and-effect dynamics to keep you guessing.Shortly after the demo, I also had the chance to speak with Sam Lake, the creative director at Remedy who's had a long and interesting career working on Max Payne, Alan Wake, and prior to Control, Quantum Break. I reviewed Quantum Break, and while I didn't fall in love … [Read more...] about Remedy’s Sam Lake Opens Up About Having The Freedom To Be Weird Again

For anyone wondering when we'll get to return to the wasteland after 2015's Fallout 4, Bethesda has answered that question with a teaser trailer for the next entry: Fallout 76. The game has been confirmed for PC, PS4, and Xbox One. It appeared during Bethesda's presentation at E3 2018, where we learned a ton--including the fact that it's an online, multiplayer-enabled game. We also got a release date: November 14, 2018.The game puts you in the shoes of a person who resided in Vault 76. Base-building returns from Fallout 4, and players can hunt down items that will allow them to fire nuclear missiles at areas of the map. The game is said to be four times bigger than its predecessor. We've got a complete roundup of all the Fallout 76 details.Whether you're a diehard fan of the series or you want to see what all the hype is about, you might be ready to lock in your Fallout 76 pre-order. If so, we have all the information you need below.Pre-order bonusA pre-launch beta for Fallout 76 has … [Read more...] about Fallout 76 Release Date And US Pre-Order/Beta Guide (PC, PS4, Xbox One)

Five years after its reveal at E3 2013, Kingdom Hearts 3 finally has a release date and it's open for pre-orders now too. We know that this will be the closing chapter to the overarching saga of the core titles and will take us through several beloved Disney worlds such as Toy Story, Hercules, and Monsters Inc. Kingdom Hearts 3 is set to release on January 29, 2019 on Xbox One and PS4.Square has revealed even more details on the title, including an all-in-one PS4 Pro bundle. from the three trailers at E3 2018, we got to see more of the worlds of Frozen, Ratatouille, Wreck-It Ralph, and Pirates of the Caribbean.Looking to get your hands on some special Kingdom Hearts 3 swag? Look no further, as we've listed all the retailers offering pre-orders below. As bonuses are revealed, we'll list them here too.Kingdom Hearts 3 Pre-Order BonusesBest Buy is offering a $10 rewards certificate with every pre-order of the title. No other pre-order bonuses have been announced at this time.Kingdom … [Read more...] about Kingdom Hearts 3 Release Date / Pre-Order Guide (PS4/Xbox One) For The US