With Soulworkers western migration already under way, it seems that more anime inspired mayhem is on the way to our shores. This time it comes courtesy of En Masse entertainment, publishers of ZMR and Tera, and is called Closers. Hailing from South Korea and developed by Naddic, this massive multiplayer adventure is full of big guns, bigger swords and even bigger anime tropes.
Aspen Ladd to Make Octagon Debut vs. Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118
Five-time Invicta Fighting Championships veteran Aspen Ladd will make her first Octagon foray against Lina Lansberg at UFC Fight Night 118.
Off-Camera WWE RAW Notes: Attendance, Braun Strowman’s Destruction, Alexa Bliss’ Pop, Roman Reigns
Off-Camera WWE RAW Notes: Attendance, Braun Strowman’s Destruction, Alexa Bliss’ Pop, Roman Reigns
How Old Is Asuka Today?, Adam Cole Vs. Eric Young Promo, Finn Balor Vs. Bray Wyatt Continues (Video)
How Old Is Asuka Today?, Adam Cole Vs. Eric Young Promo, Finn Balor Vs. Bray Wyatt Continues (Video)
Pokkén Tournament DX beats out Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite on the UK sales chart
Despite many in the FGC changing their opinion once they got their hands on it, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite looks to have been a big flop on its first week of sales — at least in the UK. According to data from the UK sales charts, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite didn’t manage to break the top ten, while Pokkén Tournament DX came in at fifth during its launch week.
This placing for Pokkén is nothing short of amazing, when you consider that the original launched on a dying console and was largely ignored by the mainstream gaming audience. Keep in mind that Pokken Tournament DX was only released on the Switch, yet it managed to get fifth on the all-format chart. MvC:I launched on PC, PS4 and Xbox One, and it only came in at 12th. If you want some more grim reading, Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite came in at 16th on the PS4 format chart, while the Xbox One version didn’t even break the top 40.
To add insult to injury, Ultra Street Fighter II had a better debut than Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite, with it coming in at 10th during its first week of sale. The combination of no Switch port, bad publicity around its art style, and arguably lackluster launch roster — alongside resentment from the troubled Street Fighter V launch — has seemingly come together to bite Capcom. While the majority of the FGC may have had their minds changed by MvC:I’s stellar combat system, it’s essentially bombed with the general public in the UK.
Sources: Metro via GamesIndustry.biz; Christopher Dring
Elder Scrolls Online – Prepare for New Adventures by Getting to Know the Clockwork City
The Elder Scrolls Online site has an extensive new developer blog filled with tons of lore and other information about the Clockwork City, a hidden gem in Tamriel. The Clockwork City DLC will be available soon as part of ESO Plus or as a separate purchase through the Crown Store.
Neverwinter – Get to Know the Bosses from the Tomb of the Nine Gods
If you’ve been adventuring through Neverwinter and the latest content that arrived with Tomb of Annihilation, you’ll probably be familiar with the Tomb of the Nine Gods epic dungeon. If so, today’s latest developer blog will pique your interest in that it introduces the bosses you’ll find inside as well as offers a few tips on how to take them on.
Claim the Soul Stone by signing up for Milan Games Week’s Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite tournament
The Battle for the Stones is now underway, following Splyce|Filipino Champ’s victory at SoCal Regionals over the weekend. As FChamp has technically already qualified for the final Battle for the Stones bracket, his spot and Space Stone will instead go to the fantastically named Professor Coxwette, the runner-up from SCR 2017. I can’t wait for some poor Disney executives to read his tag.
For those who aren’t aware, each Infinity Stone has a usage outside of the game, allowing players to bend the rules for their benefit. In the first Stone reveal, the Space Stone will grant the user the power to swap positions with another player in the bracket of equal placing. So if your round one match is looking a little dicey, simply pop the Space Stone and change your opponent!
In the #MVCI Battle for the Stones Tournament Series, the Space Stone lets the Stone Bearer face a different opponent! pic.twitter.com/m6BPnpejGH
— Capcom Fighters (@CapcomFighters) September 25, 2017
The next Infinity Stone tournament will be this weekend at Milan Games Week, with the Soul Stone being up for grabs. With Milan Games Week also being the Regional Finals for the European leg of the Capcom Pro Tour, expect stiff competition from Europe’s Marvel collective. Sign-ups are currently available over on Challonge, so get going if you want a chance at winning a trip to California to compete in the Battle for the Stones.
Sources: CapcomFighters; FACEIT
Hob – The Enchanting and Exciting World of Hob
My first encounter with Hob was at PAX West 2015 and I was enchanted from that first moment. The artwork and how every ability in game seemed to be used in both mundane and creative ways was really intriguing. Two years later Hob has been released and though the game has clearly changed from what Runic planned back in 2015, it’s still enchanting and fun. This is our Hob review.
Fortnite – New Free Battle Royale Mode Launches – Get Ready to Rumble!
Everyone is invited to partake of the latest Fortnite update that brings Battle Royale to the game and free to fans on XBox One, PC, Mac and PlayStation 4. Players can take part with Duos and Squad-based play as well as Solo. Groups of 2 or 4 can compete during the mission that sees 100 players dropped into a world with a mad scramble to gather resources, construct traps and fortifications and, well, stay alive.