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Minimap June 12: Darksiders 2, Steam sale, 3DS, Christopher Lee, Kickstarter, Oculus, Han Solo's blaster

By Dave Tach on Jun 12, 2015 06.12.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Darksiders 2 collection hits PS4, Xbox One this winter from original devs, future titles possible Steam's 'Monster' Summer Sale is now live Nintendo 3DS becomes eighth Nintendo system to sell 15M in U.S. Christopher Lee, known for playing Count Dooku, Dracula and Saruman, dies at 93 Bloodstained tops $4.25M, becomes most funded video game in Kickstarter's history Oculus pre-E3 event reveals final design, new games, new controller Star Wars Battlefront's Deluxe Edition has gorgeous box art and Han...

Volume brings a modern-day Robin Hood to PlayStation, Mac and PC Aug. 18

By Dave Tach on Jun 10, 2015 06.10.15

Volume, a modern version of the Robin Hood myth in video game form, will arrive on PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Steam for Mac and PC Aug. 18, according to a new trailer. "Roughly three years after the launch of my last game, Thomas Was Alone, I'm incredibly excited to announce that Volume (a stealth game about being heard, starring Andy Serkis) will be out on the 18 August, simultaneously on Playstation platforms and Steam," developer Mike Bithell wrote in an email. Press play above to watch the trailer. For more on Volume and its antagonist, be sure to read our interview with Bithell about Serkis.

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See Castlevania spiritual successor Bloodstained's early version in action

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jun 09, 2015 06.09.15

A new video for Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night, a spiritual successor to Castlevania from former producer Koji Igarashi, offers a very brief glimpse at the game. During the video, character designer and artist Yuji Natsume and Igarashi play through an early build and discuss speed, enemy movements and more. Must Read Koji Igarashi: A Day in the Life Bloodstained follows a young woman named Miriam whose skin has been fused with crystals that give her special abilities. The game is being crowdfunded via Kickstarter, where it achieved its goal of $500,000 in a single day. Bloodstained continues to smash its stretch goals. Most recently, it reached the goal for a PlayStation Vita port, which will be handled by Armature. It's also expected to launch on...

June 8: Mega Man, Ready at Dawn, Quantum Break, Meat Boy, Smash Bros., Apple, Star Wars Battlefront

By Dave Tach on Jun 08, 2015 06.08.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Mega Man Legacy Collection remasters first six games this summer The Order: 1886 studio Ready At Dawn hires Blizzard's COO, expands its business Quantum Break passing E3, next update hits at Gamescom Super Smash Bros. creator to talk fighting game updates in special pre-E3 presentation Epic's Fortnite coming to Mac, beta hits this fall Apple's iOS 9 getting six gaming-focused upgrades, including game DVR Native Watch Apps coming this fall along with a lot more ways to empower wrist gaming C-3PO...

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Super Meat Boy hits PS4, PS Vita this fall, will be a free PS Plus title

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jun 08, 2015 06.08.15

Super Meat Boy is heading to PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita this fall, co-creator Tommy Refenes announced today on the game's official website. "When Super Meat Boy was launched, Team Meat wasn't allowed to bring it to the PlayStation for very complicated reasons," Refenes wrote. "They hated that they had to alienate the loyal PlayStation fans who desperately wanted the game but couldn't have it ... Earlier this year, Team Meat got an unexpected gift. The gods smiled upon them and opened up a teeny tiny sliver of a path that could eventually lead them to re-release Super Meat Boy." Upon release, it will be available to PlayStation Plus members for free. Super Meat Boy was first released in 2010 for Xbox 360 as part of Microsoft's GameFeast promotion; the developer has been c...

Bloodstained now promises Vita port as donations surge past $3.5 million

By Owen S. Good on Jun 08, 2015 06.08.15

With four days left in its campaign, Bloodstained, the Castlevania spiritual successor, has raised $3.6 million in seed money for its development and now promises to offer a PS Vita port. The port will be handled by Armature, which also will be brought in to do the Wii U port that was promised when the funding campaign hit $3 million last week. That brings to five the number of platforms on which Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night will be published: PlayStation 4, Wii U, Windows PC, Xbox One and PS Vita. The Vita port promises cross-save support, PlayStation TV support, support for touch-screen controls and the means to export the soundtrack to the Vita's music library. Originally seeking $500,000 in backing, Bloodstained now has $3,633,651. The remaining stretch goals go up to $4.75...

Even a video game can't handle baseball's switch-pitching phenomenon

By Owen S. Good on Jun 06, 2015 06.06.15

You don't have to be a baseball fan to understand how last night's game between Boston and Oakland was an historic occurrence: A pitcher threw with both arms in a Major League game. Pat Venditte of the A's got six outs with both hands, allowing no one to score. Is baseball's premier video game, which prides itself on realism, equipped to handle this? The short answer, for those who don't follow baseball and/or don't play it on a gaming console, is no. You may now move on to other subjects, unless you're curious of how far "simulation-quality" sports video games are willing to go to live up to that. Because in MLB 15 The Show on PlayStation 4, PS3 and PS Vita, Venditte would require tons of special programming, the same way Venditte requires his own rule in real-life professional...

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Minimap June 5: Super Smash Bros., Splatoon, Star Wars, Desura, Dota 2, Disney Infinity

By Dave Tach on Jun 05, 2015 06.05.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Lucas joins Super Smash Bros. June 14 alongside Splatoon outfits Splatoon gets a second free DLC weapon tonight Director: Quitting Star Wars was 'the hardest decision I've ever had to make in my life' Desura's parent company files for bankruptcy, CEO remains silent Dota 2 championships prize pool sets new record as it approaches $11.5M How Disney shapes its Infinity Star Wars toys THE BEST OF THE REST What Remains of Edith Finch is twisted, touching and charming Screw Steam Machines, just give...

Action Henk sliding into PlayStation devices

By Dave Tach on Jun 05, 2015 06.05.15

Action Henk, a game starring a speedrunning action figure, is headed to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita, developer RageSquid co-founder Roel Ezendam announced today on the PlayStation Blog. The developer is collaborating with Curve Digital on the port, which doesn't have a release date. The Dutch developer first brought Action Henk to Steam Early Access last year. The game, which recently left Early Access, is available on Steam for $14.99 on Linux, Mac and Windows PC. Aside from developing its own games like Stealth Bastard and Stealth Inc. 2, Curve is also in the porting business. In the last few years, it's brought games like Lone Survivor, The Swapper and OlliOlli from their original platforms to PlayStation, Nintendo devices and more. For more on Action Henk,...

Hatoful Boyfriend sequel Holiday Star will let you date even more birds this fall

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jun 04, 2015 06.04.15

The sequel to bird dating sim Hatoful Boyfriend, Holiday Star, is launching for PC, PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita this fall, publisher Devolver Digital announced today. In Hatoful Boyfriend, players date and befriend various birds. Holiday Star is a remastered version of the original and will feature updated visuals and "all the bells and whistles (and chirps) a bird lover could ever want." "Hatoful Boyfriend fans will travel to fantastically styled worlds, meet interesting new chickadees, and find romance in elegantly designed winter wonderlands and a new mysterious watercolor world," the announcement reads. Hatoful Boyfriend: Holiday Star is being developed by Mediatonic, the company that worked on the first title — a remaster of 2011's Hatoful Boyfriend by Hato Moa. For more...

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Mighty No. 9 getting a collector's edition, will feature PlayStation cross-buy support

By Megan Farokhmanesh on Jun 03, 2015 06.03.15

The collector's edition for Mighty No. 9 was revealed today, along with news that the game will be a cross-buy title for PlayStation 3, PS4 and PS Vita. Mighty No. 9, which you can see in action in the trailer above, is a crowd-funded spiritual successor to Mega Man. The Mighty No. 9: Signature Edition will be "extremely limited" and include the launch edition of the game, a numbered 6.5-inch statue of the game's hero, Beck, and a package foil signature from creator Keiji Inafune. Everyone who purchases the launch window versions of the game will also get the Retro Hero DLC, in which Beck appears as a retro-version of himself. On the PlayStation Blog, Deep Silver senior global brand manager Pete Brolly announced that the game will be cross-buy for the digital versions as well as the...

June 2: Steam refunds, Dark Souls 3, Supreme Court, Playmation, Infinite Earth, Harry Potter

By Dave Tach on Jun 02, 2015 06.02.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Steam now offering refunds for games purchased on line Report: Dark Souls 3 will be announced at E3 Supreme Court overturns conviction for violent threats on Facebook Disney announces Playmation, a ‘digital play experience' powered by The Avengers, Star Wars DC Comics MOBA Infinite Crisis shutting down in August Nintendo denies Android NX rumor Theory of Everything actor takes lead role in new Harry Potter franchise THE BEST OF THE REST Life is Strange: Episode Three - Chaos Theory review:...

Minimap June 1: Let's talk about the news

By Dave Tach on Jun 01, 2015 06.01.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES XCOM 2 coming this November exclusively to PC Halo 3: ODST remaster now available free for buyers of botched Master Chief Collection Lego takes on Minecraft with Lego Worlds, in early access now Windows 10 hits July 29, delivering Xbox One to PC game streaming Ubisoft retires its Frag Dolls team E3 this year will admit thousands of fans 'Micro' Nintendo Direct drops new Chibi Robo, Dr. Mario games THE BEST OF THE REST FIFA 16's women need more to do, but playing Man City isn't the answer Game...

FIFA 16 won't be appearing on any Nintendo platforms, a first since 2000

By Colin Campbell on May 29, 2015 05.29.15

While last year's FIFA 15 was available for Nintendo 3DS and PlayStation Vita, it looks like this year's iteration of the soccer game won't be going handheld. There's also no sign of a Wii or Wii U version. The company announced this week that the game will be released on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Windows PC on Sept. 22. 3DS and Vita versions have been a staple of FIFA for the last four iterations, back to FIFA 12. Prior to that, the game was always released on PSP and DS, back to FIFA 05. "With regards to FIFA 16 there isn't a Vita or 3DS version," an EA representative told PocketGamer. "We don't have any further detail on the mobile version but will be sure to share with you when we hear more." EA's press materials make no mention of a Wii version either....

Minimap May 29: Let's talk about the news

By Dave Tach on May 29, 2015 05.29.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Aliens: Colonial Marines lawsuit loses class status, Gearbox dropped from suit Konami apologizes for causing anxiety, says it's not giving up on consoles, PC Destiny brings back revised Iron Banner with new rewards on June 2 Did Steam's summer sale dates leak on a Russian social network? Google brings VR to the iPhone with its Cardboard app Is the Xbox One controller getting a headphone port? (update) Say hello to the (alleged) new Xbox One controller Andy Serkis' Star Wars: The Force Awakens...

Watch Persona 4: Dancing All Night's most rotund member show off beary special moves

By Megan Farokhmanesh on May 29, 2015 05.29.15

There's a lot to unpack in the latest trailer for Persona 4: Dancing All Night, which features Persona 4's weirdo bear friend, Teddie, hitting the dance floor. Dressed in costumes a plenty (and occasionally swapping to his human form), Teddie twirls, shrugs and shimmies to the game's catchy soundtrack in the trailer above. Persona 4: Dancing All Night is heading to PlayStation Vita in Japan June 25. North American players will get this game this fall. Persona 4: Dancing All Night is available for pre-order in a standard or Disco Fever Edition, which includes 10 downloadable wallpapers, a Teddie keychain, soundtrack and more.

Minimap May 28: Let's talk about the news, Quint

By Dave Tach on May 28, 2015 05.28.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES Why Assassin's Creed Syndicate won't have a companion app Wildstar going free-to-play this fall with ambitious new business plan Twitch bans Adults Only-rated games from streaming Oculus Rift will cost $1,500 'all-in' if you don't own a gaming PC PlayStation CEO says PS4 first-party lineup 'aa little sparse,' calls 2015 'a year of investment' Games with Gold in June continues with three new free games … and Pool Nation FX again Watch Jaws in theaters this summer in honor of its 40th anniversary T...

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Minimap May 27: Let's talk about the news, Death

By Dave Tach on May 27, 2015 05.27.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES The best baseball game of 2014 is coming to Xbox One and PC this summer Bloodborne's latest patch actually makes the game easier Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes and three other PS4 games hit PlayStation Plus in June For CD Projekt Red, 2015 and 2016 are 'the years of The Witcher' (and not Cyberpunk) Mortal Kombat X for PS3 and Xbox 360 looks like it's been delayed again Double Fine gets rights back to Iron Brigade, releases new update on Steam Report: Skylanders Superchargers is this year's...

Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes and three other PS4 games hit PlayStation Plus in June

By Samit Sarkar on May 27, 2015 05.27.15

Metal Gear Solid 5: Ground Zeroes leads a solid lineup of six games available free to PlayStation Plus subscribers during the month of June, Sony announced today. Kojima Productions' Ground Zeroes and 17-Bit's Skulls of the Shogun: Bone-A-Fide Edition are the two games on PlayStation 4. The two PlayStation Vita titles for the month, Honeyslug's Super Exploding Zoo and MixedBag's Futuridium EP Deluxe, are also playable on PS4. Rounding out the lineup are two PlayStation 3 games: Pwnee Studios' Cloudberry Kingdom and Techland's Call of Juarez: Gunslinger. All six games will enter the PlayStation Plus rotation next Tuesday, June 2. That gives Plus members six days to pick up the May games, which include Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition and Hohokum.

Minimap May 26: Let's talk about the news, Cortana

By Dave Tach on May 26, 2015 05.26.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast tour though the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES The Witcher 3 gets two new free DLC this week 2K teaser site introduces us to 'Advent' Until Dawn launching Aug. 25 on PS4 Resident Evil 0 remaster coming to PS4, Xbox One, PC and more in 2016 Supergirl pilot leaks, good news! Evolve gets new 'life-or-death cage match' Arena mode today in free update Star Wars: Twilight of the Republic images released Nintendo gets a Humble Bundle and it's all indies Cortana is headed to Android and iOS THE BEST OF THE REST Mad Max is melee car combat in an...

Minimap May 25, 2015: Let's talk about the news, Trevor

By Dave Tach on May 25, 2015 05.25.15

Welcome to Polygon Minimap, a daily audio podcast touring the latest news about video games, related technologies and culture. Subscribe on iTunes Subscribe to the podcast (RSS) Download this episode directly as an MP3 Here's what we're covering today: THE BIG STORIES The creators of Crossy Road are making a cool new Pac-Man game Oculus founder Palmer Luckey sued by ex-VR employer for breach of contract Repeated bomb threats against NYC high school done to impress gamers, say investigators Gauntlet reboot's creator promises free overhaul with 'brand new mode' League of Legends introducing near-instant punishments for verbal harassment Modder brings Just Cause's outrageous grappling hook to Grand Theft Auto 5 THE BEST OF THE REST Introducing Tanaan Jungle: six...

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