Sony has updated its ShareFactory PS4 application to allow users to turn gaming clips captured on the system into animated GIFs. The editing software is easy to use, though the GIFs are fairly low-res. They’re tailored for Tweeting. Here’s how it works.
Some Walking Dead games are good! Others are poop. Who knows where this big arcade shooter will lie on that spectrum, but if anything we can at least revel in how expensive the whole thing looks.
Even if you aren't that into the Far Cry series, you should consider Blood Dragon. You never know -- you might actually like it! Right now is an especially good time to do so if you have a capable PC. The game is free to claim through Ubisoft's limited-time promotion celebrating its 30th anniversary, as promised.
Much like how Case Zero renewed my interest in the Dead Rising series by giving me a smaller, less-intimidating sandbox to play in before moving on to the "real thing" with greater confidence, Blood Dragon was a low-risk investment that ultimately got me to give Far Cry 3 a fair chance.
Now, your results may well vary, but at least take it under consideration for the bow's sake. Even if we never get a true sequel, I hope to one day see another standalone spinoff of this ilk.
Ubi 30 [Ubisoft Club]
PS4's Sharefactory app, which lets players stitch together video, music and photos into sweet highlight reels, has steadily built out its toolbox since Sony released it back in April 2014. Some have added options for slow-mo and timelapse, while the most recent introduced picture-in-picture to include simultaneous video play. But those have toyed with yesterday's formats. For all the cool kids, Sony's finally bringing GIF-making support to the app, letting users create animated clips up to 10 seconds long with all the captions their little hearts desire.
Source: PlayStation blog
I imagine the NES Classic will bring about some happy memories this holiday season, particularly for those of you who grew up with the original system and now have kids of your own that are getting into gaming, but there are some less-than-ideal aspects to the mini console. You've probably heard about one of the major complaints expressed in reviews: the too-short controller cord length.
We've told you about some third-party options like this funky-looking Nyko wireless controller that could side-step the issue, and here are a few more to keep in mind. Hyperkin is producing a six-foot extension cable ($7.99), which speaks for itself, as well as an NES-to-NES Classic adapter ($9.99) that supports original NES controllers, including joysticks (though "functionality may vary").
These two accessories are compatible with one another, and both ship on November 28.
[Via Siliconera]
If you’ve ever wanted to see some of the world’s best cosplayers crash and burn with some cheesy Overwatch-themed pick-up lines, well, here you go.
Between hacker hero (and boop monster) Sombra, Overwatch League, and a new selection of Arcade modes, Overwatch is about to change a lot. At BlizzCon, I spoke to lead hero designer Geoff Goodman and artist Rachel Day about what the future holds and also Roadhog’s goddamn hook, damn it.
I, like many people, haven't been able to concentrate on a whole lot today. I've been kind of staring through the room and not hearing much. I'm asked to come in and write about video games because that's my job, but video games don't feel very important right now. Every word is a struggle when you're suddenly numb to everything around you. I swear I'm not being hyperbolic.
This Steep trailer slightly lightened my mood. It all looks so fantastically dumb, and I say that in the best-intentioned way possible. Jump out of a hot air balloon and glide through electrical towers and dangerous mountain passes. That seems like the exact kind of mindless idiocy I want to bury my head in for a little while.
All while listening to Eve 6, of course.
It's not by Sony's doing, but the PlayStation 4 will soon have an Elite controller to call its own. Xbox's Elite controller represents the best controller on that platform; maybe a third-party can do that same for PlayStation.
Emio, a company that makes all sorts of tech gadgets, is selling what it calls the "Elite controller for PS4." It has the same customization that Xbox's controller has like rear paddles, and interchangeable thumbsticks and d-pads. In fact, all the parts are compatible with Xbox Elite accessories. It's kind of like they were just ripped off an Xbox controller and stuck to a DualShock 4.
This take on an Elite DualShock runs $89.99 -- a considerable amount less than the $150 price tag the Xbox Elite carries. It's also not first-party or endorsed by Sony. That's the risk associated with this. But hey, if Sony won't make a high-end PlayStation controller, someone else will.
EMiO Elite Controller for PS4 Gaming Console - PlayStation 4 [Amazon]
Is alcohol a snack? The answer is normally no, but there are exceptions. Is the alcohol in question a limited craft run of an oft-misunderstood Mexican classic, and are you drinking it on the same evening your country is going batshit insane? Then sure, why the hell not. Snack away.
Super Rad Raygun is a game I’ve been following for a little while. I first saw it as plain old Rad Raygun at SGC 2013. It was sporting a Game Boy aesthetic and had gameplay reminiscent of Mega Man. It was a fun little title that wasn’t too ambitious.
The following year, it adopted the Super moniker and had a massive upgrade. Now there were special moves, an energy meter, and some wild plotline about overthrowing communism. I was blown away and couldn’t wait to try the full version.
Maybe the long wait dulled my enthusiasm for the final product, but Super Rad Raygun is definitely a fun, goofy and surprisingly poignant game.
A few hours into Titanfall 2’s unexpectedly fantastic single-player campaign, there’s a mission where everything pivots. The rules change, the story expands, and the game shifts into high gear. That mission is called “Effects and Cause,” and it is really good.
Mafia III wasn't the critical darling that 2K was surely hoping for, but it is selling, and that gives developer Hangar 13 more of a chance to tidy up and support the game with free content additions into the future. We're getting a little of column A and a little of column B today on all platforms.
The patch notes aren't nearly as specific as I would've liked, but here go:
Early impressions of the PC patch seem promising. On the content front, you'll be able to dress up Lincoln Clay in some new outfits, including that bomb-ass jacket shown above. That thing rules!
By now, you probably know the drill: a new World of Warcraft expansion comes out, and the level cap soars to new heights. In the past couple expansions, though, focus has shifted from traditional leveling to alternative forms of advancement like Keeps, Order Halls, and Artifact Weapons. Zones have also become non-linear. I asked Blizzard if regular leveling will ever go away entirely.
Firewatch maker Camp Santo is rolling out a new free-roam mode that lets players take in the soothing sights and sounds of the Wyoming wilderness without distractions like objectives getting in the way. For this type of game, with this type of look (I am still in awe!), that's a wonderful addition.
The patch should be ready on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One by the time you read this. You will need to clear Firewatch first to access this mode, so once that's taken care of, look for it in the main menu under special features. Here's a time lapse of the game's day-and-night cycle working its magic:
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The ability to easily capture game footage and disseminate it is one of the best parts about this console generation, whether it's a system-level app like Sharefactory on PlayStation 4 or a game-specific photo mode created by its developer. Today, we're getting some enhancements for the former.
Sony is rolling out a new update for the Sharefactory app that will let us:
The feature set is also growling larger:
Memes would have found a way regardless, so that is what it is, but I am ecstatic about gif support.
Sharefactory Update 2.0 Out Today: GIFs, Photo Mode, PS4 Pro Support [PlayStation Blog]
It was only a matter of time before we started seeing deals that included the new PlayStation 4 Pro. This full-price ($400) preorder comes with a free $20 PlayStation gift card to help fuel your impending video game addiction. At least it’ll be a nice distraction to the rest of what’s happening around you.
Today is a day where it is hard to feel good about anything. Last night I called my dad crying, in despair about what my country has done. When I tried to think of reasons to get out of bed this morning, I took some comfort in the cozy world of Animal Crossing.
Lego has had four-wheel fans covered for years with everything from model Caterhams to Fiat 500s. Now two-wheelers join in on the fun, too, with this 603-piece BMW R 1200 GS Adventure Technic set, per Autoblog. If you wanted “compact adventure,” this is truly as compact as it gets.
The Metro franchise is one that publisher Deep Silver seems to care deeply about. For good reason, too. It's right alongside Saints Row in terms of its games that are consistently well-received. In some sense, Metro is almost a sure thing.
That's why when information leaked yesterday that there'd be a new Metro title in 2017, it seemed plausible. There will surely be another game in this series, it's more just a question of when. Deep Silver partially cleared that up and denied that it'll be next year.
Deep Silver offered the following comment to Destructoid today: "As the exclusive rights holder to video games set in the Metro 2033 universe, Deep Silver has ambitious plans for the hugely successful Metro series. But just to manage our fans' expectations -- releasing the next Metro game in 2017 is not one of them. When we have more news to share, we will. Thank you for your patience."
That more or less confirms that there will eventually be a new Metro game, a prediction that most could probably have felt comfortable making without Deep Silver's comment. It just won't be next year.
Just before tomorrow's release, two decent PlayStation 4 Pro deals have emerged on eBay. Take your pick between a second PS4 controller for an extra $20 or pay the same $399 as anywhere and snag a bonus $20 PlayStation Network Card.
If the Pro is too rich for your blood, but you still want the new PS4 Slim on eBay, there's the Uncharted 4 bundle with a bonus $50 eBay gift card. The gift card is good on basically everything sold on eBay with the exception of more eBay gift cards.
All the deals are from Antonline, an authorized Sony dealer (full warranty and all that jazz). You'll get free shipping in the continental US and sales tax charged only in California and Georgia. So that's another bit of savings if you opt to pre-order your PS4 Pro through its eBay store.
It's been a long time coming, but Dishonored 2 is almost here -- the game arrives this Friday. We've gotten our fair share of glimpses of the game recently, but today developer Bethesda dropped an official launch trailer to get excited players as hyped as possible. Sure, it's no live-action trailer like we saw earlier this year, but there's a lot to like here, particularly if you were a fan of the first game in the series.
Via: Venturebeat
Source: Bethesda (YouTube)
Shadow Complex is often hailed as one of the best Metroidvania style games around. I never got around to playing it, due to the game being based on the works of Orson Scott Card, but the newest Humble Bundle makes it tough to say no. $1 for Shadow Complex Remastered with a Steam and DRM free key is nice.
Another highlight of this latest bundle is The Vanishing of Ethan Carter, though that is included with the "Beat the Average" tier. I never played that either, but I've always been interested. Everything else I can do without, but the deal is still pretty solid.
The data mining of Pokémon Sun and Moon continues, this time bringing us a new look at the in-game descriptions for all of the monsters. While every generation has a few twisted Pokedex entries, this time around, there seem to be more bleak entries than ever before.
There were a ton of nominations in this week’s hunt for the best rice cooker, but two stood out from the pack. One is a dedicated rice cooker, and the other is a multipurpose device that’s already your favorite slow cooker. So it’s time for you to be the judge: Check out the reader comments below, and don’t forget to vote at the bottom of the post.
Donald Trump has been a vocal advocate of sexual assault, Islamophobia, xenophobia, and violent racism. Early Wednesday morning, America voted to elect him our president.
