Codemaster’s Grid reboot was announced earlier this year and targeted a September release, but it appears that some more time in the pit stop has turned out to be needed. The newly announced Grid delay means it won’t release until October 11th, almost a month after the previously announced release date.In their blog post, Codemasters says the reason for the change in release date is to give added exposure to the Grid reboot as they were happy with the reception the game received at E3, where they won multiple awards. The Grid delay doesn’t change the fact that the game will be available three days earlier for ultimate edition purchasers – meaning they will get access to Grid on October 8th. For those who aren’t familiar, Grid is a reboot of one of Codemasters racing series and it promises the ability to choose your own path in each race. The game features a nemesis system, that if you run into a racer too many times they will … [Read more...] about Codemaster’s Grid Delay Holds Up Release Until October
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Rainbow Six Siege Burnt Horizon release date, Gridlock and Mozzie, Outback, Patch notes
Well that didn’t take long. Not one day after we posted our Burnt Horizon roundup for Rainbow Six Siege, we got a teaser trailer showing off the new map – Outback. The new season is an Australia themed one, and the map looks to be a more open firefight compared to Villa and Fortress. This guide to Y4S1 will go over what we currently know about the new operators, the new map, and the big addition to combat cheating in the game.With the beginning of Year 4, there’s no better time to jump into Rainbow Six Siege. So to get up to speed, head over to our Rainbow Six: Siege guide hub, which contains some basic tips and tricks, as well as links to the myriad of other operators that are featured in the game to date. The new operators and map will be covered in more detail at a later date with specific guides, as well as any changes that affect the existing operators. You can also have a look at our Rainbow Six Siege Year 4 to find out more about what’s coming to the … [Read more...] about Rainbow Six Siege Burnt Horizon release date, Gridlock and Mozzie, Outback, Patch notes
Meet the studio behind Call of Duty: Black Ops and Zombies mode
In March, Polygon received an invitation to visit Treyarch, one of Activision’s most prolific studios. The invitation was fairly straightforward: Come to Santa Monica, California, for a full day. Talk with one of the teams working on Call of Duty, one of the world’s biggest video game franchises, and tell their story. But Treyarch’s story is more than just the story of Black Ops, the popular subfranchise that the studio created. It’s also the story of the Zombies game mode, a whole other subfranchise that Treyarch helped introduce to the world — one that’s now a staple of every modern Call of Duty release. At the same time, it’s the story of how a group of specialized game developers put its own spin on Call of Duty’s multiplayer, a popular mode and a competitive esport in its own right. It turns out that Treyarch’s story isn’t one single story at all. In actuality, it’s three stories rolled into one. Moneyball My day … [Read more...] about Meet the studio behind Call of Duty: Black Ops and Zombies mode
Nintendo Labo: What is it, how much is it, and when can I get it?
When the Nintendo Labo was revealed it blew our minds a little bit. How does it work? When can we get the kits? And will our cats sit on the boxes for all eternity? Pitched as a "new interactive experience" for the Nintendo Switch, "specially crafted for kids and those who are kids at heart", no-one quite expected the Japanese gaming giant to pull build-your-own cardboard controllers out of the bag - of course, the internet went madWith that in mind, here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Labo, from what the heck it is, to how much it'll cost and when you can get it. But first, watch the trailer below and prepare to fully appreciate the magic of something as simple as cardboard:Best Switch gamesBest upcoming Switch gamesBest Switch accessoriesWhat is the Nintendo Labo?"Imagine being able to turn a simple piece of cardboard into almost anything". That's what Nintendo is suggesting is possible with Labo. That's not quite the case, but the kits are capable of creating … [Read more...] about Nintendo Labo: What is it, how much is it, and when can I get it?
Sonic the Hedgehog’s long, great, rocky history
Sonic the Hedgehog was the first video game character featured as a balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. In 1993, arguably at the height of the Sega mascot’s popularity, the Sonic balloon soared above New York City until it neared Columbus Circle at the Southwest corner of Central Park. There it struck a light pole. The balloon ruptured and deflated, causing minor injuries to a child and an off-duty police officer standing below. The next year, the balloon reappeared, repaired and ready to fly once more. It successfully completed the parade’s route and Katie Couric noted on NBC’s live coverage of the event that she and co-host Willard Scott were happy to see Sonic doing well after running into some turbulence the year prior. In 1995, the year Sega released its Sega Saturn console in North America, the balloon struck another light pole. Then in 1997, the balloon hit a third light pole and deflated once again. The parade retired the balloon, keeping it … [Read more...] about Sonic the Hedgehog’s long, great, rocky history