Physical Copies Of Ikaruga For Nintendo Switch Are Now In “Active” Production
Publisher Nicalis has been teasing a hard copy of Treasure’s sublime shmup Ikaruga for Switch since it showed off a gigantic Switch game case at PAX West 2018. It sent fans of this iconic game – first published as an arcade title in 2001 – into an absolute frenzy.
Roughly a year later, Nicalis officiallyrevealed the physical release of the game for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. Now, in the latest update, the American publisher has confirmed physical copies are in “active” production.
The news was once again delivered via Twitter:
As noted, a release date for this physical version will be announced when “all the details” are finalised. We’re guessing the next status update will also include a price. If you want to be notified about this particular game when it goes on sale, you can sign up to the company’s mail service.
While you wait for the physical version to be dated, why not read our review. We said it was the “perfect shmup on the perfect system” and awarded it nine out of ten stars.
Star Wars Baby Yoda Merchandise Coming To Your Home Very Soon
Baby Yoda may have only just stepped onto our TVs and into our hearts three weeks ago, but it feels like he's been in our hearts and minds forever. So, naturally, it's been a struggle, given the secrecy that surrounded him prior to The Mandalorian's premiere, that there's been no official merchandise for him available. Three weeks was just three too many. But thankfully, that's all about to change and just in time for the holiday season. Baby Yoda merchandise is on its way.
So far, the selection is still pretty limited. T-shirts are available--and extremely cute--but CNBC reports that merch of Baby Yoda, or "The Child" as he's currently officially known, will be coming to outlets like Amazon, Target, Macys, Hot Topic, Box Lunch, and Zazzle. There will also be official apparel and merch at the Disney Store, shopDisney, and Disney Parks Resorts. And yes, don't worry, a plush toy is in the works and will be up for pre-order soon.
Hopefully at least one of these future products will include a floating bassinette so we can tote our adorable green children around whenever we go.
While you're waiting for the official merch lists and pre-orders to go live, check out our breakdowns of The Mandalorian's many Star Wars Easter Eggs and catch yourself up on the latest news about Star Wars: The Rise Of Skywalker, which hits theaters on December 20.
Permadeath Comes to Remnant: From the Ashes with Hardcore More
Summary
A new game mode where death is truly the end
Defeating a Hardcore World Boss will drop new rings with powerful effects
Hardcore mode is only a small slice compared to the variety of additions and quality of life improvements
If you thought your first playthrough of Remnant: From the Asheswas too easy, boy do we have a treat for you. Introducing, Hardcore mode – a new game mode released today on Xbox One where death is truly the end. It’s going to take everything you’ve got to make it out of this one alive.
When creating a new character you’ll have the option to make them a Hardcore character – the true test of skill in Remnant. Hardcore characters will only be playable until their first death, after which they are permanently lost. One mistake could mean curtains for your entire party. To maintain a level playing field, Hardcore characters can only play online with other Hardcore characters and will not be able to random matchmake. Feel free to manually invite your friends or other stalwart World Walkers.
Those who are brave enough to face the most dangerous challenges will also receive the greatest rewards. Defeating a Hardcore World Boss will drop new rings with powerful effects. These items will be available to all of the characters on your account (old and new, Standard and Hardcore) after you’ve obtained them. This means future Hardcore characters will begin their journey with greater potential. Time to git gud, kid.
Hardcore mode is a major new feature, but only a small slice compared to the larger list of additions and quality of life improvements! Thanks to your feedback, we’re implementing some of the most frequently requested systems with this update. Some of these include a Comms wheel with pings and emotes, the ability to hide helmets, disable tutorial prompts toggle, and more balance changes.
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Now Available on Steam – LOST EMBER, 10% off!
LOST EMBER is Now Available on Steam and is 10% off!*
Explore the remains of a fallen world from fascinating perspectives! Slip into the role of different animals to uncover the fate of an ancient world. Dive into deep waters, fly at lofty heights, dig underground as a mole or even climb steep cliffs with a mountain goat, there are lots of ways of getting around.
Simutronics is expanding its awesome team and we are looking for a Technical Artist with experience in 3D art pipelines for games. We need someone who can help the art team keep everything running smoothly. If this sounds like you, then we want to talk.
What you’ll do:
Help establish content creation guidelines and procedures.
Clean up art assets and evaluate them for technical issues before implementing them in-game.
Import art assets and ensure proper import settings, naming conventions, and other technical requirements.
Organize 2D and 3D source art files to ensure they are always easily accessible.
Optimize, correct, and enhance 3D models for rendering efficiency.
Evaluate scenes in Unity and address technical issues involving 2D or 3D art.
What we’re looking for:
3ds Max experience (basic modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, etc.)
Working knowledge of Unity or other 3d game engines.
Whether you’re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what’s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.
Gamasutra’s Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.
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Cyber Monday 2019: Dates, Deals, And More
Black Friday may be getting all the attention when it comes to finding the best gaming deals for the holiday season, but we shouldn't forget about Cyber Monday 2019! It's admittedly easy for the holiday to get lost in the shuffle; after all, it's become part of the increasingly long holiday shopping season. But that doesn't mean you won't find some pretty big deals for Cyber Monday this year, especially if you've got your eye on a new PS4, Turtle Beach headset, or other cool piece of tech and don't want to brave the cold to get them. Here's everything you need to know to prepare for Cyber Monday 2019 before all the good deals are gone.
Cyber Monday is basically an extension of Black Friday, except you're sitting at a desk pretending to work while browsing deals instead of physically shoving your way through crowded stores (although many Black Friday deals are, thankfully, available online as well). The online shopping holiday is relatively new, dating back only to 2005, and it was created to encourage people to shop online and to compete with brick-and-mortar stores' sales on Black Friday.
The online-only deals may not be as good as the doorbuster sales on Black Friday, but since those brick-and-mortar deals tend to have low stock and long lines, you really can't beat the ease and convenience of shopping on Cyber Monday (and online shopping in general).
When is Cyber Monday 2019?
Cyber Monday is always the Monday after Thanksgiving, and this year, that falls on December 2. Because of Black Friday, many sales will run that entire weekend and even into the following week, but certain deals will become available only on that Monday.
Best Cyber Monday 2019 deals to expect
Many retailers have released their Black Friday 2019 ads, giving us an overview of the best deals that'll be available Thanksgiving weekend. Unfortunately, those ads tend to focus on the weeks leading up to and during Black Friday rather than Cyber Monday. In our experience, we won't learn about the best Cyber Monday deals until days before it happens.
Cyber Monday deals will be similar to what we see during Black Friday, and you can check out our full Black Friday 2019 guide for more information on those deals. That said, we don't recommend waiting until Cyber Monday if you see a good deal on Black Friday; it's highly unlikely any Cyber Monday deals will top those we see on that Friday. It's more likely that some of the best Black Friday deals will be restocked for Cyber Monday.
Some of Cyber Monday's best deals will include the PS4 Slim holiday bundle with God of War, Horizon Zero Dawn: Complete Edition, and The Last of Us Remastered for $200. We expect this bundle will sell out fast, but it may see a restock on Cyber Monday. Nintendo's officially holiday bundle, the Nintendo Switch (old model) with a digital copy of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe for $300, kicks off on November 28 and will likely be available until Cyber Monday. Otherwise, it's hard to say exactly which deals may continue into Cyber Monday. The new wave of deals for Cyber Week will probably be announced right after Black Friday, and we'll be ready to update this story with all the best deals when they're available.
How to get the best Cyber Monday deals
The same way you get the best Black Friday deals: by paying attention to what retailers announce the weekend before Cyber Monday and having a plan for what products you want. You can also use CamelCamelCamel to check the price history on products at Amazon and browser extension Honey to find coupons from across the web. Browser add-on PriceBlink will also let you know if a specific product is cheaper elsewhere.
Of course, you'll want to stay tuned to GameSpot, as we'll be covering all the best deals for Cyber Monday 2019 once they're announced. And remember: If you spot a good deal, hop on it fast, as the hottest products will sell out in the blink of an eye. For the most up-to-date information, be sure to follow GameSpot Deals on Twitter--we'll keep you posted on the best deals in gaming and entertainment as we spot them. Plus, see our sister sites for more Cyber Monday tech deals, Cyber Monday kitchen deals, and Cyber Monday fashion and beauty deals.
Gallery: Here’s A Wee Look At Wargroove’s Delightful Deluxe Edition
Until a new Advance Wars appears, Chucklefish’s superb Wargroove is here to scratch your tactical itch on Switch – and it does that brilliantly.
Previously a digital release, a physical ‘deluxe’ version is now available – courtesy of Sold Out – which packs in some neat bonus items, and Chucklefish was kind enough to send us a sample to show off you lovely people. It’s the first in-house game the company has made to get the physical release treatment, so you can forgive them for feeling a little bit chuffed.
Mini Strategy Manual with stats & tips on all units (available in English, French, Italian, German & Spanish)
A reversible coversheet
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Deals: Black Friday Madness Means Cheap Micro SD Cards For Your Switch
Damien has over a decade of professional writing experience under his belt, as well as a repulsively hairy belly. Rumours that he turned down a role in The Hobbit to work on Nintendo Life are, to the best of our knowledge, completely and utterly unfounded.
Microsoft Black Friday Xbox One Game Deals Live Now For Members
Microsoft has all kinds of deals on its official store for Black Friday 2019. The store has deals on Xbox One S and Xbox One X bundles, wireless controllers, and games. Many of its deals are live right now, but only if you're subscribed to Xbox Live Gold or Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (which bundles Gold with Microsoft's other service, Xbox Game Pass). To access these deals now, just log into the Microsoft store on any Xbox One or Windows 10 device. Everyone else will have to wait until Sunday, November 24 to start saving. Deals end December 2.
Tons of games are on sale on Xbox Live, including Grand Theft Auto V, Castlevania Anniversary Collection, and Need for Speed Heat, as well as the full Assassin's Creed catalog.
Black Friday Xbox One deals
Whether you're subscribed or not, Xbox One devices are getting discounts of up to $150 off. All Xbox One X console bundles will go for $350, while all Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, with several of them now costing $200. This also means you can get the Xbox One S All-Digital Edition for $150--that system is bundled with digital codes for Minecraft, Sea of Thieves, and bonus Fortnite content. Additionally, Xbox One controllers will see lowered prices with up to $20 off, while Design Lab controllers get a $10 discount.
Thankfully, if you want to be eligible for the early deals that began on November 21, you can take advantage of a Black Friday offer that's available to new Game Pass Ultimate subscribers right now. Microsoft is currently offering new subscribers their first three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for only $1. Ultimate bundles Game Pass for console and PC, in addition to Xbox Live Gold. New subscribers will also get six months of Spotify, as long as they're not already subscribed to the music-streaming service. On top fo that, new and existing subscribers get a free month of EA Access and three free months of Discord Nitro--like Spotify, you must also be new subscribers to both services.
Microsoft also recently announced that the Xbox All Access program is back for another holiday season. Anyone who doesn't want to pay the full price for a console upfront can instead opt for a monthly payment plan. The Xbox One S All-Digital Edition goes for $20/month, the Xbox One S for $23/month, and the powerful Xbox One X for $31/month. Each option runs for 24 months and comes with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for the full duration of the plan.
The best part of this round of All Access is that you'll have the option to upgrade to Project Scarlett, the new Xbox console that is scheduled to arrive next holiday. Xbox One X All Access members will be eligible to upgrade after 12 months, but Xbox One S members will have to wait 18 months. All-Digital Edition members will also have to pay a $20 upgrade fee.
All upgrades must go through the retailer you purchased your original 24-month plan from, and you'll have to re-up to a new 24-month plan (with new terms and pricing). In the US, Amazon is currently the only retailer offering All Access--in the UK, customers can subscribe starting November 5 at Smyths and GAME.
Early access game deals are live now for Xbox Live Gold and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members. You can check out the full sale at Microsoft and see some of the best discounts below. From November 24-December 2, all Xbox One gamers will have access as well.
Update: Amazon is now starting to price-match some of these early Xbox One digital deals, giving you a chance to snag these games at a discount without a subscription.
The Xbox One X is the most powerful console on the market that allows for 4K resolutions in some games. It also has quite a few bundles available at the moment that include games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and NBA 2K20. All of them are on sale for $350 starting November 24 (November 21 for Game Pass Ultimate and Gold subscribers).
The Xbox One S may not have the power for 4K gaming, but it still has a huge library of fantastic games. There's also a big selection of Xbox One S bundles that pack in games like Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order and Gears 5. Xbox One S bundles will be $100 off, dropping regular Xbox One S bundles to $200 and the Xbox One X All-Digital Edition to $150.
If you're looking for an extra controller for a friend or just want a new colour, then the Microsoft Store is discounting its pads by up to $20. This includes Special Editions like the Night Ops Camo, Sport Blue, and Gears 5 Kait Diaz controllers.
The Xbox One Design Lab lets you customize a controller by changing its color and adding rubber grips for an additional fee.
Xbox One Design Lab Controllers | $10 off
For a more personal touch, Microsoft offers its line of Design Lab controllers, which let you customize the color of pretty much every part of the pad. They cost a little more, but Microsoft is taking $10 off the price for Black Friday.
Turtle Beach Elite Pro 2 Headset + SuperAmp Pro Performance - Up to $125 off.
Turtle Beach gaming headsets | up to $125 off
Microsoft has a selection of Turtle Beach gaming headsets discounted up to $125. If you're looking for one that works with your Xbox One, Turtle Beach makes some good quality headsets. These headsets go on sale starting November 28.
If you play a lot of games and want to keep them ready to go on your Xbox One, then an external hard drive is absolutely essential. Microsoft has a couple of drives going on sale starting November 28.
Epic Games has just announced that Fortnite’s Fishing Frenzy Contest starts today.
During the contest, you’ll be able to win special items and the focus – as you might have guessed – revolves around Fortnite’s recently-introduced fishing mechanic.
Here’s some more information:
Things are about to get reel!
Triggerfish surfaces to present the first Fortnite Fishing Frenzy Contest. Beginning Friday, start casting your Fishing Rods for an opportunity to win a Bottom Dweller pickaxe or your very own real-life Llama Trophy!
Grab Triggerfish from the Item Shop on Friday, November 22 at 7 PM ET and send your enemies to sleep with the fishes. COMPETITION TIMES, PRIZES & CATEGORIES
Open a can of worms on the casting competition beginning at 8am ET on Friday, November 22 until 8pm ET on Sunday, November 24.
Each server region (NAE and NAW are combined) will have one winner in each category listed
Top Angler Catch the most fish in a single match during the competition One champion per regional server Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy
Small Fry Champion Catch the most Small Fry during the competition One champion per regional server Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy
Flopper Champion Catch the most Floppers during the competition One champion per regional server Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy
Slurpfish Champion Catch the most Slurpfish during the competition One champion per regional server Awarded an engraved Llama Trophy
Mythic Goldfish = Instant Prize Anyone that catches the Mythic Goldfish will receive a Bottom Dweller Pickaxe!
Getting Hooked on Fishing Anyone that participates during the competition window will get the Play to Win spray Use a Fishing Rod during the contest times Start Date: Friday, November 22 at 8am ET End Date: Sunday, November 24 at 8pm ET
