The scores are in and gamers have spoken about what they found good, bad and abhorrent about gaming in 2014 with their Metacritic scores. It's not hard to see where the people who put their money into the industry and the people who write about the industry completely diverge (and sometimes come together) over the contentious nature of electronic entertainment.
Beyond the always divisive Metacritic, there's also news about Mighty No. 9 being finished. More Xbox One DRM issues with Far Cry 4. News about a Friday The 13th game, as well as a quick quiz on some of the games you may have forgotten about from just barely a decade ago. These stories and more in this January 10th, 2015 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.
Mighty No. 9 Is Finished
After a grueling few years behind the developmental desk and expending only the necessary crowd-funding stash, Comcept USA has finished the Mighty No. 9. There are some serious issues hampering the Elite Dangerous servers... find out what they are right here. Here's how Star Fox for the Wii U will use the GamePad. Scott Games is already teasing Five Nights at Freddy's 3. If you thought that Chris Pratt took the time to voice a character in World of Warcraft, think again. Here are five new year's resolutions for the gaming industry. Here's a look at the behind-the-scenes work of Super Mario 64 HD, it's very impressive. Dragon's Dogma Online has been trademarked by Capcom, but there's no guarantee that a game is on the way.
Far Cry 4 Has Problems On Xbox One
Oh that DRM strikes again... this time it's the digital version of Far Cry 4. Ubisoft just can't catch a break, eh? There won't be a second multiplayer beta for Halo 5: Guardians, so get in your play time while the getting is good. Chris Evans is featured more prominently in an extended live-action trailer for Call of Duty: Online, so check it out here. Own an Xbox One? Well you'll be on the receiving end of a free trial for Sling TV. Microsoft has plans to evolve the Xbox Avatars with Windows 10. Nvidia's latest Tegra X1 can run the Unreal Engine 4. Far Cry 5 could take the next step and include dinosaurs or vampires into the mix. Guess who joined DotA 2? Why, it's the almighty GabeN. There's now a subscription option for PlayStation Now.
PS4 Sales Reach 18.5 Million
Sony has managed to hit close to 20 million as far as their install base goes with PS4 units. Bayonetta 2 was named by AbleGamers as the most accessible game of 2014. A complete list of all the games you can now stream using the subscription-based PlayStation Now service. Razer has a really neat new TV gaming system coming out called the Razer Forge TV and you can even stream games from your PC on it. Riot Games has a pretty ambitious goal in order to reduce lag in the game... check out what it is right here. And here are more than 2,300 free DOS games you can play for free, right from the comfort of your own browser.
2005 Games You Forgot Existed
All these huge games from 2005... we bet you won't remember these. Ubisoft is still riding the DLC train hard, even for their broken-down Assassin's Creed Unity. Batman: Arkham Knight may have had its ending spoiled by... a statue? Bungie is keeping to their guns and handing out the Christmas gifts they promised you. This totally caught me by surprise, but it appears as if Hi-Rez Studios' Smite will be coming to the Xbox One. Duke Nukem 3D: Megaton Edition is finally available on the PS3 and PS Vita. Some guy with a lot of time on his hands completely recreated the Ground Zeroes map from Metal Gear Solid V in Far Cry 4. CD Projekt Red has unveiled the system requirements for the upcoming Witcher 3. Capcom unveiled a brand new Mega Man game but it's definitely not the game you wanted. And GTA V on PC hasn't been delayed... not according to Rockstar.
20 Best Games According To Metacritic Users
20 best games from 2014... according to Metacritic users. The beta for Planetside 2 on the PS4 will get underway soon. How soon? Try January 20th soon. Want to know what GTA VI will look like if it took place in Portland, Oregon? Well, one site gives you a look. Top consoles for viewing porn? The Xbox 360 and Xbox One. A Destiny player printed a Hand Cannon using his 3D printer. The game isn't out yet but there's already a custom Mortal Kombat X gamepad being made for it. Hellblade isn't the PS4 exclusive that you thought it was... it's coming to PC. And there's a new game in development from the people who brought you Baldur's Gate, you can get a glimpse of the first screenshot.
Friday The 13th Game On The Way
You want a new kind of gaming experience? You'll definitely want to check out the upcoming Friday The 13th game. Destiny's latest event will get underway soon enough with the Iron Banner. Gamers take a survey and pick their absolute favorite Borderlands characters and you probably won't guess who was picked. Elder Scrolls Online will be removed from store shelves so you won't be able to pick it up from your local retailer. The nominees for the 2015 GDC awards have been listed. Microsoft has clarified their position on their DRM and Far Cry 4, saying that their console wasn't responsible for the Far Cry 4 situation. And Valve plans to wow and tantalize at GDC when they unveil a finalized version of their Steam controllers and the Steam Machines.
