Recap 7.1.16

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PlayStation

  • Sony dropping Ustream support in August

  • PlayStation and GameStop are teaming up for players to try and get their hands on the last wave of VR preorders on June 30

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Xbox

  • Microsoft is running a pretty sweet back to school bundle. You can nab a Surface Pro 4 or Surface Book with a free Xbox One bundle. Check out the options here
  • Microsoft has sold its one millionth elite controller. Not bad for a controller most scoffed at with its premium build and features and $150 price tag

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Nintendo

  • Splatoon’s last Spatfest will end on July 24. Players are going to have to pick between two teams—the ink sisters Callie and Marie.
  • Super Mario RPG is out now for Wii U virtual console. It’s priced at $7.99.

  • Nintendo announced seven new Pokémon for Sun and Moon

  • Axiom Verge looking into 3DS port

  • During the latest investor\’s call Nintendo said the reason NX wasn\’t shown at E3 was over concerns of their core idea being copied. They\’re also dabbling in VR but want it to be cost effective and comfortable enough for extended play sessions

  • New fighter to be announced for Pokkén Tournament July 14

  • Nintendo and Uniqlo t-shirt design contest will be judged by Shigeru Miyamoto. The winner will have their design turned into a tee as well as taking home the $10k prize.

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Industry News

  • Call of Duty Black Ops 3’s next DLC titled Descent will have you facing off against zombies and dragons. At the same time.

  • DOOM getting a photo mode

  • After more leaks than a New York subway stop, Bioshock HD Collection has been announced and includes Bioshock, Bioshock 2, and Bioshock Infinite with remastered visuals and all included DLC. It\’s slated to come out on PS4, Xbox One, and PC September 13, 2016.

  • Disney confirmed Wreck-it-Ralph 2 is coming in 2018

  • Quake Champions will be PC only to avoid console\’s limitations

  • Sonic turned 25 this week and Team Sonic revealed. New Sonic game is in the works for 2017

Antonio Worrall
Antonio Worrallhttps://antonioworrall.com
I'm a Senior IT Support Engineer, every day tech geek, gaming enthusiast, world traveler, and foodie living with my wife and cat in the NY/NJ area.

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