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Elder Scrolls 6 May Feature “Skyrim Grandma,” See New Video Here
Bethesda’s highly anticipated upcoming RPG The Elder Scrolls VI is still a long time off–so long off that the company doesn’t plan to talk about it during its E3 briefing in June. That said, we’re still learning more about the title, and this latest bit of news may make you smile and warm your heart.
In a video celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Elder Scrolls series, it is seemingly confirmed that Shirley Curry, the grandmother who streams Elder Scrolls games on Twitch, will appear in The Elder Scrolls VI in some capacity. This follows a Change.org petition that called for Bethesda to put Curry in the game as an NPC, weapon, or location.
“This means a lot to me, because I would be extremely happy to know that somebody else was playing with my character in a future Elder Scrolls game,” Curry says in the video.
Also in the video, Bethesda confirms it’s using “photogrammetry” technology–whereby real pictures are scanned to make more realistic-looking assets–for its future games. This will allow future Bethesda titles to look more graphically impressive, Bethesda said. Specifically, the developer said the advancements it’s making will allow the studio to “push our future tech for games to levels we have not done before.” Photogrammetry is also used by DICE in franchises like Battlefield and Battlefront.
Bethesda also talked about the reaction to announcing The Elder Scrolls VI at E3 last year. “Watching the fan reaction videos for The Elder Scrolls VI and seeing people get emotional about it; it’s a pretty incredible feeling,” senior designer Jeff Browne says in the video.
“It’s sort of an obsession to make the perfect Elder Scrolls game, so I don’t think that’s ever going to go away,” art director Matt Carofano says.
The Elder Scrolls VI is currently in development, but it’s not coming soon. It will release after Bethesda’s first new IP in 25 years, Starfield, and even that game isn’t coming soon. Starfield and Elder Scrolls VI may not release on the current generation of consoles.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/elder-scrolls-6-may-feature-skyrim-grandma-see-new/1100-6465961/
Wolfenstein: Youngblood Release Date And Pre-Order Guide (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)
The Wolfenstein series’ first co-op experience is nearly here: Wolfenstein: Youngblood will release on Nintendo Switch, PS4, Xbox One, and PC on July 26, publisher Bethesda recently announced. Initially revealed at E3 2018, Youngblood is a tale of two sisters, Jess and Soph, who are searching for their lost father (and main series protagonist), BJ Blazkowicz. Their journey will take you through 1980s Paris and, as always, involve killing a lot of Nazis.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood’s co-op experience can be played online with a friend or solo with an AI companion. The game’s Deluxe edition comes with a particularly great perk: a Buddy Pass that allows you to partner up with a friend even if they don’t own the game. While you can only play with one friend at a time, the pass can be reused as many times as you want. And anyone who plays Youngblood using a friend’s Buddy Pass can choose to upgrade to the full game at any time. The only restriction for Buddy Pass players is that they won’t be able to earn Achievements or Trophies while playing on console.
Besides the new co-op gameplay, Youngblood is bringing fresh elements to the series, including new abilities, weapon attachments, gadgets, and more. Plus, you’ll have access to improved weapons from Wolfenstein II: New Colossus, along with brand-new weapons like the Maschinepistole and the Elektrokraftwerk.
Whether you’re a long-term Wolfenstein fan or thinking about checking out the series for the first time, here’s what you need to know about Youngblood’s pre-order bonuses and two available editions.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood pre-order bonuses
There are some decent incentives for securing your copy of Wolfenstein: Youngblood early. If you order either the standard edition or the Deluxe edition, you’ll get the Legacy Pack, which includes multiple weapons and outfits used by BJ Blazkowicz in previous Wolfenstein games.
- New Colossus Jacket power suit skin
- BJ’s U.S. Army power suit skin
- Old Blood Pipe
- Old Blood Knife
- WW2 Weapon Skin Set, for all ranged weapons
If you pre-order a digital download from the PlayStation Store, you’ll also receive a Wolfenstein: Youngblood official static theme for free.
Pre-order Wolfenstein: Youngblood standard edition
If you decide to pre-order the standard edition of Youngblood, you’ll receive the base game and Legacy Pack pre-order bonuses. To play online with a friend, both you and your partner will have to own the game. The standard edition is selling for $30, and it’s only available as a digital download if you live in Europe, Australia, or New Zealand.
PS4
- Amazon — $30
- Walmart — $30
- GameStop — $30
- Best Buy — $30
- PlayStation Store (digital) — $30
Nintendo Switch
- Walmart — $30
Xbox One
- Amazon — $30
- Walmart — $30
- GameStop — $30
- Best Buy — $30
- Microsoft Store (digital) — $30
PC
Pre-order Wolfenstein: Youngblood Deluxe edition
Along with the base game and Legacy Pack pre-order bonuses, the Deluxe edition comes with the Buddy Pass, letting you play with a friend who doesn’t already own the game; and the Cyborg Skin Pack, a cosmetic set that includes shiny cyborg skins for the sisters’ power suits, an armor-boosting pep signal, titanium skins for all weapons, and a titanium hatchet and knife. The Deluxe edition is selling for $40.
PS4
- GameStop — $40
- PlayStation Store (digital) — $40
Nintendo Switch
Xbox One
- Walmart — $40
- GameStop — $40
- Microsoft Store (digital) — $40
PC
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/wolfenstein-youngblood-release-date-and-pre-order-/1100-6465958/
Valve Index VR Headset Details Emerge: June Release Date, Minimum PC Specs, And More
In what seems to be a mistake of setting a web page live a little too early, new details on Valve’s own gaming VR headset, called the Index, have emerged. This includes the minimum and recommended PC hardware requirements, what comes in the packaging, and (apparently) a definitive release date.
The initial Valve Index announcement was made last week with an official Steam page that indicates a May 2019 release window. However, the seemingly leaked store page (which is no longer live) listed a release date of June 15. Note that this could either be a placeholder date or a mistake; or this could be the actual launch for the VR headset.
Update (April 1, 2019): GameSpot’s sister site CNET reports that preorders will begin on May 1 and that Valve Index will launch with the company’s new SteamVR Knuckles controllers.
Additionally, the minimum and recommended PC specs were shown and appear to be in line with the other PC-based VR headsets. You’ll need at least a dual-core CPU with hyper-threading, 8GB of RAM, and a GTX 970 or RX 480 video card–Valve recommends a quad-core CPU and a GTX 1070 video card or better. You will also need DisplayPort 1.2 and USB ports (of course), though the recommended specs say that a USB 3.0 port is required for the headset pass-through camera.
As for the packaged goods, the headset includes integrated headphones, two face pads (narrow and wide), a cleaning cloth, a power adapter, and tether for DisplayPort and USB connections. With the new image (seen above), you get a clearer view of the two front-facing cameras, which will be used as pass-through, indicated by the recommended specs list. The image also shows what could be two built-in sensors just above the cameras. A separate Steam page also went up for the Valve Index base station; no images were on the page though it simply said that this includes one SteamVR 2.0 base station, one “XX-foot” power cable, and a power adapter. This also had a release date of June 2019 listed. Pricing for Index remains to be a question, however, as neither the official announcement or leaked store page made any indication.
The Steam page with the details discussed above is no longer live, but you can see a screenshot of it below–it’s mostly comprised of ‘lorem ipsum’ filler text. For more on what’s coming for VR gaming in 2019, check out all the details we gathered about the Oculus Rift S and Oculus Quest coming this spring for $400 USD.
from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/valve-index-vr-headset-details-emerge-june-release/1100-6465959/
