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No Man’s Sky VR Announced As Second Pillar Of Beyond Expansion

March 25, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by faxfox

No Man’s Sky is getting another large-scale update, and this one is different. A “No Man’s Sky VR” update is scheduled for this summer, which will add free support for PlayStation VR and Steam VR. Hello Games boasts that this is the entire game brought into VR rather than a separate mode.

According to the announcement, this is the second major pillar to the Beyond expansion that Hello Games previously announced. The first pillar is a major overhaul to its online play, and a third pillar is yet to be announced. Though Beyond is scheduled for all platforms, Beyond will get a PS4-exclusive retail release. That will include the base game with all updates, including Beyond and its VR support.

The online update of Beyond is said to add features that will allow players to meet up and play together more easily. Though it will make the game more MMO-like, Hello has cautioned that it won’t be monetized like one. The update will be free, it won’t have microtransactions, and it won’t require a subscription to play online (other than your regular Xbox Live Gold or PS Plus subscription).

Last year, No Man’s Sky issued a large-scale update called Next, which overhauled many of the game’s systems. It was such a major update that we named it one of the best expansions of 2018. Hello has subsequently been issuing regular updates, like the underwater Abyss expansion and tons of new biomes in the Visions expansion.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/no-mans-sky-vr-announced-as-second-pillar-of-beyon/1100-6465837/

Iron Man PlayStation VR Game Revealed, Releases In 2019

March 25, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by faxfox

Sony has announced a new Iron Man video game for PS4. Called Marvel’s Iron Man VR, the game puts you behind the visor of the Iron Avenger, allowing you fly amongst the clouds and blast baddies via a PlayStation VR headset. The announcement trailer for the game can be seen above.

Iron Man VR is being developed by Camouflaj, a developer that previously created Republique and its VR port. In a blog post, Camouflaj director Ryan Payton wrote that his team is looking to create “a deeply personal, and appropriately funny, narrative” in Iron Man VR that sees Tony confront “ghosts from his past.”

We didn’t get too many details about Iron Man VR’s gameplay, other than you’ll have Friday–one of Iron Man’s virtual assistants–offer combat and mission support during gameplay. Anyone who’s been keeping up with the Marvel Cinematic Universe might recognize Friday as the assistant that Tony uploads into his suit after his previous assistant, Jarvis, evolved to become Vision during the events of Avengers: Age of Ultron.

The trailer starts out with Tony on a plane talking to Friday, although the trailer notes this cutscene is not actual gameplay. Their conversation is interrupted by a mysterious hacker and then suddenly–much like in Iron Man 3–the side of the plane is blown out and Tony is sucked out into the sky. Thankfully, Friday sends the pieces of his suit to him, and after armoring up, Tony flies off into the sky after the plane.

It looks like Iron Man VR will be played entirely in first person without customary cutscenes. Combat is a mixture of flight, repulser blasts, and punching. You use the PSVR headset to look around, as attacks can come in from all directions.

In comparison to Marvel’s Spider-Man, Iron Man VR is a pretty different take on making a video game for a mainline superhero. Also a Sony exclusive, Spider-Man is an action role-playing game that puts you into the webbed feet of everyone’s favorite wall-crawler. Despite being in third-person, Spider-Man manages to make you feel like you really are web-swinging through New York City and taking down thugs and criminals with all the deadly grace of a human spider. It would be cool if Sony manages to do something similar with Iron Man VR–creating a game that emulates the feeling of being a superhero.

Iron Man VR is currently scheduled for PSVR and will release sometime in 2019. As Sony Worldwide Studios is involved, Iron Man VR could be a PS4 exclusive, but that has not been confirmed.

from GameSpot – Game News https://www.gamespot.com/articles/iron-man-playstation-vr-game-revealed-releases-in-/1100-6465835/

Today Only: Huge Sale At Ebay On Games, Consoles, And More (Switch, PS4, Xbox One, PC)

March 25, 2019/0 Comments/in News /by faxfox

As we all know, gaming isn’t one of the cheaper hobbies out there–between games, headsets, monitors, merchandise, and other accessories, it’s a passion you can easily pour thousands of dollars into over the years. Luckily, there’s a sale going on at Ebay right now that can save you hundreds of dollars on games and gaming equipment as part of the website’s 16 Days of Sweet Deals sale. These offers will only be available today (and supplies are selling out fast!), so grab these deals ASAP if you see something you want.

One of the most notable deals is this Xbox One X bundle with NBA 2K19 that comes with an extra Xbox wireless controller. Normally, an Xbox One X bundle sells for $500, and a black wireless controller would cost you another $60, but Ebay’s deal will get you both for only $370.

If you’ve been needing a new gaming headset, this HyperX Cloud II headset with 7.1 surround sound is on sale for $60, a 14% price cut. The well-rated headset comes with a noise-canceling microphone and automatic echo filtering; plus, the memory foam ear pads make it lightweight and comfortable on your head. Its USB surround sound card is compatible with PC, Mac, and PS4; to use it with Xbox One, you’ll need a headset adapter from Microsoft. While many pro headsets will cost you well over $100, the HyperX Cloud II is a solid and affordable option.

Those interested in PC gaming may want to consider the HP N270h 27″ Edge to Edge Full HD gaming monitor, which is on sale for $145 (27% off). The full HD LED display is flicker-free and low blue light-capable to spare your eyes during long gaming sessions, and it’s also energy-efficient to curb your costs. It’s also adjustable in terms of height and tilt so you can set it at the perfect angle to avoid soreness.

Plus, plenty of great games are discounted too, including Titanfall 2 for $5, Red Dead Redemption 2 for $38, and Pokemon: Let’s Go Eevee for $50.

Ebay’s 16 Days of Sweet Deals continues now through April 8, with new deals in different categories going live every day.