News:: 'Mass Effect: Andromeda' won't get more single-player content

BioWare vowed to fix Mass Effect: Andromeda's numerous teething troubles shortly after launch, but there's apparently only so much it can do. The studio has revealed that its 1.10 patch is the last single-player update for the game -- in a confirmation of rumors, there won't be any solo-focused patches or (more importantly) downloadable content. The game was meant to expand on the Pathfinder story though multiplayer missions, BioWare says, and other stories will be told through comics and novels.

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News:: German magazine leaks THQ Nordic's Biomutant

An advertisement from a German gaming magazine (now archived on Reddit) has spoiled the announcement of a brand new open-world action RPG from THQ Nordic. Called Biomutant, the game features a post apocalyptic setting with anthropomorphic characters utilizing kung-fu. Sounds absolutely bonkers (no pun intended), if you ask me.

The game is coming to PS4, Xbox One and PC sometime next year with the leaked ad translating to "beginning 2018." That could mean Q1 or just that the game is releasing, so speculation is all we have. The developer will be Experiment 101, a Swedish studio formed by ex Avalanche members (developers behind Just Cause).

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News:: Hot dogs are sandwiches

Recently, Nintendo polled Switch users to settle the age-old question, “is a hot dog a sandwich?” It’s no secret where I stand on this issue, but I’m happy to report that 54% of voters made the right choice. That’s right people! A hot dog is a sandwich!

The National Hot Dog and Sausage Council (I still can’t believe this is actually a thing…) had previously stated that they were not, but they’ve got a brand to protect. I imagine they probably also don’t want to reprint all their t-shirts, banners, and various other paraphernalia to say, “The National Hot Dog and Sausage Sandwich Council.” An employee for NASA, on the other hand, clearly sided with the majority of Switch voters all the way back in 1970.

The sandwich wars have been raging over in the Quickposts and Cblogs for months now, so it’s great to finally have a solid win for #TeamSandwich.

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News:: Risky Boots ready for action as Shantae DLC gets dated

As tweeted by both WayForward Games and Shantae co-creator Matt Bozon, the campaign DLC for 2016's Shantae: Half-Genie Hero, will be setting sail in just 10 days, August 29 to be specific.

The new DLC will see players take control of Shantae's arch-rival, the nefarious, self-proclaimed "Queen of the Seven Seas", Risky Boots. In a plotline that runs parallel to the Half-Genie Hero storyline, players will guide Risky through Sequin Land, gathering items to upgrade the Dynamo device that she steals from the protagonists in the game's third act.

Risky will be aided in her misdeeds by skills returning from the previous game, Pirate's Curse, including the ability to cannon-bounce and glide. New skills include the use of a grappling gun, as well as the ability to command Tinkerbats to battle alongside you. All this potentially leading towardd a showdown with the adorable Shantae herself.

I'm quite excited for this release, as I'm sure many fans are. It has been a long time coming and I personally cannot wait to set sail on the Poop Toot for some swashbuckling adventure.

Pirate Queen's Quest, is a paid DLC update (free to Kickstarter backers) and its price is still TBD. It releases August 29 on PS4, PS Vita, Wii U, Switch, Xbox One and PC.

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News:: PS4 Port Report: Zero Time Dilemma

There was a time when the Zero Escape series seemed all but dead. After a stellar but quiet debut on the Nintendo DS, the series saw real success on the 3DS and Vita with Virtue’s Last Reward. That game, like its predecessor, sold well in the West but arguably bombed in Japan. For a long time, fans like me didn’t know if we’d ever see the story continue.

Today, it’s nearly impossible to escape the series. The first two entries are fully playable on four different platforms, and yesterday, 2016’s Zero Time Dilemma joined them when it launched for the PlayStation 4. 

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News:: Recommended Reading: Netflix's heroes return in 'The Defenders'

'The Defenders' Is
Thrilling Superhero
Team-Up Entertainment
Mark Hughes,
Forbes

Netflix's last Marvel series, Iron Fist, didn't quite offer the same thrills as its previous three original series. Its fourth installment that unites all four heroes debuted today, and so far, the reviews are mostly positive. Forbes details how the streaming service returns to form with The Defenders miniseries. Even though the latest show may not be the best of the Marvel options on Netflix thus far, it's an improvement after the disappointment of Iron Fist and shows potential for future team-ups with the foursome.

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News:: Weekend deals: $14 Sonic Mania and Final Fantasy PC sale

On Tuesday those who had a hankering for another Sonic platformer got Sonic Mania for the Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, and PS4. PC gamers, fret not as the title is out on August 29 for $19.99 and it's cheaper. Bundle Stars has a 20% discount with a stacking 10% off coupon code cutting the price to $14.39 - the lowest price online from an authorized retailer. Reviews on the console versions are fairly good 8/10 rating at Destructoid.

The coupon at Bundle Stars is part of Bundle Stars 2017 PC Gaming Summer Sale, which started last week but has been pumping out new deals all this week. New on the list is the cheapest Stellaris, Hearts of Iron IV, Batman: Arkham VR, Disgaea PC, and more.

One publisher on PC we haven't seen many discounts on this Summer has been Square Enix, and especially on Final Fantasy titles. That changes this week at Green Man Gamign with their new 50% off Final Fantasy Sale. Several Steam keys tie their historic low prices like Final Fantasy Type-0 HD, Final Fantasy IX, and Lightning Returns: FInal Fantasy XIII-3.

In yet more PC game deal news, Origin is running a new Player Appreciation sale. There are a few dozen discounts that are surprisingly not bad for an Origin sale. Several games at their lowest prices to date like Mass Effect Andromeda, Star Wars: Battlefront Ultimate Edition, FIFA 17, among others.

Top Deals

Bundle Stars Summer Sale

Use coupon: SUMMER10

• Sonic Mania (Steam) — $14.39  (list price $20)
• Batman: Arkham Knight Premium Edition (Steam) — $8.99  (list price $40)
• Batman: Arkham VR (Steam) — $8.99  (list price $20)
• RiME (Steam) — $17.99  (list price $30)
• Stellaris (Steam) — $14.39  (list price $40)
• Hearts of Iron IV: Cadet Edition (Steam) — $14.39  (list price $40)
• Disgaea 2 PC (Steam) — $12.05  (list price $20)
• Rocket League (Steam) — $10.79  (list price $20)
• Dragon's Dogma: Dark Arisen (Steam) — $10.25  (list price $30)
• Disgaea PC (Steam) — $7.15  (list price $15)
• Tropico 5: Complete Collection (Steam) — $5.39  (list price $40)

Final Fantasy Sale

• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD (Steam) — $15  (list price $30)
• Final Fantasy X|X-2 HD Remaster (Steam) — $15  (list price $30)
• Final Fantasy IX (Steam) — $10.50  (list price $21)
• Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII-3 (Steam) — $10  (list price $20)
• Final Fantasy V (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Final Fantasy VIII (Steam) — $6  (list price $12)
• Final Fantasy VII (Steam) — $6  (list price $12)

Hardware Deals

• Nintendo Switch Neon Joy-Con Zelda Fan Bundle — $419.99  (list price $420)
• Xbox One S Battlefield 1 Bundle + Extra Controller + Ghost Recon Wildlands — $249.99  (list price $300)
• PNY Elite Turbo Attache 16GB Flash Drive — $5.99  (list price $30)

Recent Releases

• 08/16: Matterfall (PS4) — $17.99  (list price $20)
• 08/16: War Tech Fighters (Steam) — $9.75  (list price $15)
• 08/15: Agents of Mayhem (PS4) — $53.99  (list price $60)
• 08/15: Agents of Mayhem (Steam) — $43.74  (list price $60)
• 08/11: Sudden Strike 4 (Steam) — $38.24  (list price $50)
• 08/08: Batman: The Enemy Within - The Telltale Series — $18.99  (list price $25)
• 07/25: Super Cloudbuilt (Steam) — $16.19  (list price $20)

Upcoming Releases

• 08/22: The Escapists 2 (Steam) — $15.29  (list price $20)
• 08/23: Uncharted: The Lost Legacy (PS4) — $35.99  (list price $40)
• 08/29: XCOM 2: War of the Chosen (Steam) — $29.99  (list price $40)
• 08/29: Warriors All-Stars (Steam) — $38.24  (list price $50)
• 08/29: Dead Alliance (Steam) — $30.59  (list price $40)
• 08/31: Life Is Strange: Before The Storm (Steam) — $15.29  (list price $20)
• 09/15: Dishonored: Death of the Outsider (Steam) — $22.94  (list price $30)
• 09/15: NBA 2K18 (Steam) — $46.79  (list price $60)
• 09/19: Marvel Vs. Capcom: Infinite (Steam) — $39.03  (list price $60)

PC Game Deals

Origin Appreciation Sale

• Mass Effect Andromeda (Origin) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition GOTY (Origin) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• The Sims 4 (Origin) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• Far Cry 4 (Uplay) — $14.99  (list price $30)
• Unravel (Origin) — $9.99  (list price $20)
• FIFA 17 (Origin) — $9.99  (list price $40)
• Star Wars: Battlefront Ultimate Edition (Origin) — $4.99  (list price $40)
• Battlefield: Hardline (Origin) — $4.99  (list price $20)
• Battlefield 4 (Origin) — $4.99  (list price $20)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition (Origin) — $4.99  (list price $20)
• Mirror's Edge Catalyst (Origin) — $4.99  (list price $20)

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• Yooka-Laylee (Steam) — $26.99  (list price $40)
• Tyranny: Overlord Edition (Steam) — $26.63  (list price $74)
• Tales of Berseria (Steam) — $25.69  (list price $50)
• Prey (Steam) — $23.99  (list price $60)
• Shadow Warrior 2 (DRM-Free) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• Conan Exiles (Steam) — $17.99  (list price $30)
• NBA 2K17 (Steam) — $11.87  (list price $60)
• Tales of Zestiria (Steam) — $11  (list price $50)
• Final Fantasy XIII-2 (Steam) — $10  (list price $20)
• SOMA (DRM-Free) — $8.99  (list price $30)
• Europa Universalis IV (Steam) — $8.99  (list price $40)
• Final Fantasy IV (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Final Fantasy VI (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Final Fantasy XIII (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Final Fantasy III (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Final Fantasy IV: The After Years (Steam) — $8  (list price $16)
• Disgaea PC (Steam) — $7.15  (list price $15)
• Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (Steam) — $6.48  (list price $40)
• Tales of Symphonia (Steam) — $4.40  (list price $20)
• Randal's Monday (Steam) — $3.59  (list price $20)
• Risen 3: Titan Lords (Steam) — $3.57  (list price $15)
• Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (Steam) — $3.23  (list price $20)

Console Game Deals

• Prey - Pre-owned (Xbox One, PS4) — $19.99  (list price $60)
• Mafia III - Pre-owned (Xbox One, PS4) — $17.99  (list price $40)
• Titanfall 2 - Pre-owned (Xbox One, PS4) — $16.99  (list price $40)
• Dishonored 2 - Pre-owned (PS4, Xbox One) — $14.99  (list price $40)

PS4

• Final Fantasy XII: The Zodiac Age (PS4) — $44.99  (list price $50)
• NieR: Automata (PS4) — $39.99  (list price $60)
• Atelier Sophie: Alchemist of the Mysterious Book (PS4) — $35.99  (list price $60)
• Mass Effect Andromeda (PS4) — $31.99  (list price $40)
• XCOM 2 (PS4) — $29.99  (list price $60)
• Grand Kingdom (PS4) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition Game of the Year Edition (PS4) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• NHL 17 (PS4) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• FIFA 17 (PS4) — $19.99  (list price $40)
• Star Wars: Battlefront Ultimate Edition (PS4) — $14.99  (list price $30)
• Alien: Isolation (PS4) — $14.99  (list price $30)

Xbox One

• Mass Effect Andromeda (Xbox One Download) — $27.99  (list price $40)
• Battlefield 1 (Xbox One - Pre-owned) — $17.99  (list price $60)
• Halo Wars 2 (Xbox One - Pre-owned) — $14.99  (list price $60)
• Dead Rising 4 (Xbox One - Pre-owned) — $14.99  (list price $60)
• Batman: The Telltale Series Complete (Xbox One Download) — $10  (list price $25)
• Anima Gate of Memories (Xbox One Download) — $10  (list price $20)

Laptop Deals

• Lenovo Y700-15 Touch i7-6700HQ, 16GB, 1TB + 256GB SSD, GTX 960M, 4K — $854.99  (list price $1,500)
• Lenovo Legion Y520 i5-7300HQ, RX 560, 1080p IPS, 8GB, 500GB — $689.99  (list price $830)
• HP Power 17t, i5-7300HQ, GTX 1050, Full HD IPS, 8GB, 1TB — $679.99  (list price $880)
• Lenovo Flex 4 14 i5-7200U Kaby Lake, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Radeon R5 M430 — $599.99  (list price $740)

Desktop Deals

• HP Omen 870 i7-6700, GTX 970, 16GB, 128GB SSD + 3TB — $1,199.99  (list price $1,750)
• Lenovo IdeaCentre Y710 Cube i5-6400, GTX 1070, 1TB, 8GB — $929.99  (list price $1,300)
• HP Omen 880 Ryzen 5 1600, GTX 1050, 8GB, 1TB — $749.99  (list price $900)
• Acer GX-281-UR11 AMD Ryzen 5 1400, GTX 1050, 8GB, 1TB — $559.99  (list price $800)

HDTV Deals

• Samsung 65" 4K HDR Smart TV + $300 eGift Card — $1,199.99  (list price $1,300)
• Samsung UN49MU7000 49" 4K Ultra HD Smart TV — $549.99  (list price $800)

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News:: Logitech's PowerPlay delivers no-compromise wireless gaming mice

It's 2017 and many hardcore PC gamers are still devoted to their wired mice. Ask them why and you'll likely get two reasons: You don't have to worry about charging them, and there's no need to worry about potential latency issues. Either of those issues could be incredibly frustrating during the middle of a heated match.

That's why Logitech developed its PowerPlay system, which can wirelessly charge mice while they're sitting on a specialized mousepad. Together with the company's latest wireless technology, PowerPlay could finally be the first cord-free mouse to completely satisfy PC gamers.

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News:: Still terrifying

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News:: The Morning After: Weekend Edition

Hey, good morning!

The weekend has arrived, and we're talking Twitter's problems dealing with Trump, a casual drone landing on a battleship, and the battle against hate online.

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