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A new batch ofResident Evil 6screens have stomped their squelchy way onto the Internet, accompanied by a bunch of hot game details. From revamped controls to horror elements, there’s plenty for theResi-obsessed to be digesting. Seems to me thatResident Evil 6will be a game of compromises, with Capcom attempting to appeal to everybody at once. Sometimes, that can be a good thing, and other times it doesn’t end well, becoming a mass of half-measures....

Though I do desperately hope to one day see a full-on resurgence of aerial combat games, I’ve never been a die-hard fan of flight sims. I wholeheartedly respect the people who make them and the ensuing audience that appreciates their complexity, but the realism of strict simulation has, more or less across all genres, never been able to pull me in. Microsoft Flighthas been out for about a month now. It’s an attempt to please two decidedly different crowds: those who have put hundreds or even thousands of hours intoFlight Simulator X, and everyone else....

To $80, while Sony is still selling it for $100 We don’t have much of an idea of how the PlayStation TV is doing, but retailers seem to like it at the $80 pricepoint — $20 under what Sony is currently selling it for. GameStop,Best Buy,Walmart, andAmazonhave all adopted the new $20 cut, which includes the base model of the TV, as well as the $100 pricing scheme for a controller and game bundle....

Putting your hand in the TV might get too realistic Sega is looking into doing more film and TV, and it’s eyeing properties under the Atlus umbrella. A new story indicates Sega is digging into the Atlus catalog for potential live-action film and TV adaptations. Speaking to IGN, Sega says it is currently exploring live-action film and TV projects with various studios and producers. Toru Nakahara—producer on theSonic the Hedgehogmovies—says Sega is exploring the idea, specifically pointing towards thePersonafranchise....

It’d play a mean rendition of “3’s & 7’s” My, how time flies. Capcom’s indomitableMonster Hunterseries has been around for ten years now, and to celebrate its tenth anniversary, Capcom has teamed up withESP Guitarsto release what could be the most metal guitar I’ve eve seen. TheRathalos Fireswordguitar is modeled after the in-game Great Sword, and it will run you 2,300,000 yen (~$22411.20) if you’re interested intaking this bad boy home with you....

Hey, rememberSilent Hill HD Collection? It was released back in March and it wasdespicably disgraceful. Well, it’s now July, so it’s as ripe a time as ever to patch the PS3 version and bring it up to a standard that might be considered acceptable. The patch improves frame rate, voice syncing, and fog density, as well as missing music. A number of small audio and graphical improvements have also been made....

Update 1.04 launches today Today sees Version 1.04 go live on the successful and well-received HD remaster of Square Enix’ classic RPGFinal Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age. The new update will reintegrate the Sky Pirate’s Den within the game, a feature previously absent from the re-release. The Sky Pirate’s Den is a fun side-addition to the main game. As the player hits various mystery milestones, chibi sprites of heroes, villains and monsters will start to occupy a locale, that can be accessed from the menu....

Coming soon to PlayStation 3 and PC,Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Rebornis a fully redesigned MMO. We’ve been calling it 2.0 like its an upgrade, but Square Enix says that this title has been rebuilt from the ground up, giving players a new world and storyline to enjoy. They promise “visually stunning graphics” as well as game design that will appeal to both PS3 and PC gamers. Interesting. After you’ve enjoyed the new launch trailer, feel free to poke around thenew official website,forumandFacebook pagefor the game....

The Wii U version has been dropped [Update:Stardew Valleyis also coming to PS4 next month, on December 13,according to creator Eric Barone. Unsurprisingly, the planned Wii U port has been dropped in favor of a Nintendo Switch version. “I believe that the Switch’s unique capabilities could create some exciting opportunities forStardew Valley,” he wrote. “I do want to emphasize that I am absolutely committed to seeingStardew Valleyon Nintendo platforms, and I really do appreciate your support and understanding in this....

Game launches December 15 on iOS Super Mario Runwasannounced at Apple’s conferencein September and quickly became one of themost anticipated gamesin the app store. Over 20 million people signed up to be notified whenSuper Mario Runreleases. Today, they’ll get their first chance to try it out. While the game will be exclusive to Apple devices at first, Nintendo has confirmed that it will be available on Android devices eventually. Fallon’s show was the first time live gameplay has been shown, and I have to admit it’s piqued my interest in Mario as an endless runner....

Nothing but dust in the wind As part of the Gamescom Opening Night Live presentation, Focus Entertainment released a dramatic cinematic for itsupcoming fantasy epic,Atlas Fallen. The new title is currently in development atDeck13, and will launch on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X in 2023. The narrative trailer depicts two powerful heroes, seemingly with the strength of gods, as they protect a passing caravan of travelers and merchants from attack by the claws of some terrifying creatures....

Shame I missed the sale Naughty Dog is celebrating Outbreak Day, “the day the Cordyceps virus reached critical mass” inThe Last of Us, with a sale on the game, the DLC, andmerch. But what really caught my eye was thiswonderful limited-edition posterby illustratorKevin Tong, created in collaboration with the studio. Needless to say, the poster sold out quickly. That’s the Mondo way. But we can still appreciate the artwork digitally and,Last of Usfan or not, this imagery would make for a slick phone background....

More maps, you say? TypicalTeam Fortress 2players — always craving more content. Well, Valve’sgot your free mapsin a new update — they’ve been designed by top men from the community. There’s Nightfall (Payload Race), a logging site; Frontier (Playload), which has a decidedly rad monster-like cart; and finally, Lakeside (King of the Hill), an Egyptian archaeologist’s dream. Again, the maps are free for all players. But, if you feel like giving back to the creators, you can....