Weekly News Wrap-Up - 6/14/14

[VinWarrior]

Hello dedicated readers, welcome to the Weekly News Wrap-Up, the eighth edition, wow I'm really milking this cash cow! Speaking of cash cows, we have quite a few of those in today- What? I'm being told we can't call these games 'cash cows'... Uh-huh... Apparently I'm fired. Welp, there goes my income for my three kids... Enjoy the Wrap-Up!

 

 

Diablo III Confirmed for 900p on Xbox One; 1080p on PlayStation 4

Diablo III: The Ultimate Evil has become a widely pre-ordered hit making it's way to Current Generation consoles, and naturally the question buyers are asking is what the resolution of the game is? According to IGN.com, the game will run at a confirmed 900p on the Xbox One, and 1080p on the PS4, both at a 60 frames per second lock. This news came from the Senior Producer's own mouth, Julia Humphreys, who only said, "We're prioritizing frame rate." This is surprising considering it wasn't mentioned at E3, which is strange as most developers would bring it up. Of course this is likely due to the apparent partnership with PS4 as the Ultimate Evil Edition only appeared at the Sony conference, and has PlayStation exclusive content. Phil Spencer also responded over Twitter, making it apparent that the resolution wasn't his choice and he never spoke to Blizzard personally on the matter.

 

 

What do you think, is it disappointing that it's only 900p on Xbox One, or is it okay for the 'next' generation to put out a 900p game? Discuss below!

 

Grand Theft Auto V Announced for PC, Xbox, and PlayStation 4

The Current Generation version of Grand Theft Auto V had a huge amount of rumors and speculation around it, so it was a given that this confirmation would happen, likely at E3. EscapistMagazine.com reports that the game, which was revealed at E3, will becoming at an unannounced date this fall for Xbox One, PC, and PlayStation 4. It will include visual upgrades, added content, and a bonus video editor for PC users. The game is available for pre-order already, and is likely partnered with PlayStation in some way, as it was revealed at their conference and shows PS4 footage.

 

 

What do you think of the news? Are you excited for GTA V on the newer platforms, enough to pre-order or buy day one? Let me know below!

 

Mass Effect Prequel Teased at E3

Mass Effect has become a pop culture hit in it's latest years, and fans were foaming at the teeth for a new reveal at E3's conference, what they got only managed to tease more, on Mass Effect's YouTube.com account, the set of interviews and concept images can be seen in a short video talking about the move in a new direction. The game is shown to have Krogan-esque figures, and enter a new region of the galaxy currently unexplored. The main character also has beefy armor, looking quite a bit like that of a Cerberus trooper, and follows a galaxy map of sorts, like usual. The N7 logo is also shown off multiple times, as well as vast open terrains mimicking that of the old expansive lands to drive the Mako around, a much missed vehicle. This teaser basically sums up that the game is in development and it won't be long before we see more of it.

 

 

What did you think of the teaser, was it done well enough to entice you further? Debate below, and thanks for reading!

 

Thanks for reading indeed, and I'll see you next time on the Weekly News Wrap-Up!

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[Caboose The Ace]

Interesting that Diablo is 900p after MS managed to get all that extra horsepower.

 

Also how do we know that the next Mass effect game is a prequel ?

 

And finally it is so awesome that Rockstar games are finally coming to pc.

[Mr Biggles]

 YES, GTA to PC.

Best news i've heard all year.

Good article.

[VinWarrior]

Interesting that Diablo is 900p after MS managed to get all that extra horsepower.

 

Also how do we know that the next Mass effect game is a prequel ?

 

And finally it is so awesome that Rockstar games are finally coming to pc.

 

Remember, Diablo III was likely far along the development line by the time the extra horsepower became available.

 

Bioware themselves confirmed the game would not follow AFTER Shepards story.

 

And not all Rockstar games are coming to PC with this announcement, just GTA V.

[Caboose The Ace]

^

 

Bungie recently announced they can now get 1080p 30fps from the XB1 for Destiny.

 

And only 3 weeks before they could get 900p 30fps.