Things kicked off early in the week with a rather obvious controversy that isn't foreign to most gamers. We learn that Watch Dogs on PC is actually capable of the E3 2012 graphics... in full. So what happened? Well, conspiracy theories have run abound that perhaps there was foul play on Ubisoft's part on behalf of honoring a deal with Sony, but no one can know for sure.
New details emerge for Destiny's DLC that is bound to make some Xbox gamers angry. We learn that Battlefield: Hardline wasn't the sort of thing DICE wanted to see happen at all. And we still have plenty of E3 fallout with tons of hands-on previews for some of the biggest games due for release this year and in 2015. These stories and more in this June 21st, 2014 edition of the Gaming Blend Weekly Recap.
Watch Dogs E3 2012 Gameplay Is Real
You thought it was all fake but turns out that Ubisoft really did deliver on the vision they had originally set out to accomplish at E3 2012 with Watch Dogs. Bungie has extended Destiny's alpha test for the PS4. Microsoft let two new games go for free on the Xbox 360. We learn more about the upcoming Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain thanks to hands-on coverage from Ryan Winslett, along with some new details on Story of Seasons. The Wii U makes a major comeback in the May NPD figures, there's some brand new exclusive content revealed for Destiny on the PS3 and PS4, and we finally find out just how much PewDiePie makes from his YouTube videos.
SteamBoy Is Coming... For You!
A new handheld version of the Steam Machine is on the way called the SteamBoy. The PS4 is getting a brand new exclusive called Let it Die from Suda 51. There are some major concerns with Destiny that Gaming Blend's Pete Haas points out. There's some new hands-on impressions from Battlefield: Hardline. There's also some new details shared about the true horror-survival title The Evil Within. Some new hands-on impressions are offered up on the spiritual successor to Road Rash, Road Redemption. Digital Refunds are going to become mandatory in the U.K., thanks to a new consumer rights bill. More than half the staff of GameTrailers have been laid off. DayZ is getting some much needed engine upgrades, and the next Tomb Raider game might be a cross-gen game.
Battlefield: Hardline Is A Bad Idea
Well, things are starting to look not-so-good for EA and Battlefield: Hardline, according to DICE. EA Sports UFC gets some review reactions from the gaming press. It's been revealed that Destiny won't be 60fps on the PS4 or Xbox One due to being cross-gen. Gaming Blend's Katy Goodman explains why Sunset Overdrive is the perfect game for the masses. We had some live footage from the North American Red Bull championship Battle Grounds event. Minecraft gets some sexy new skins from Killer Instinct. Freedom Wars might be the one game that that finally saves the PS Vita. There's also a Team Fortress 2 short-film you'll definitely want to check out.
Mass Effect 4 Shows Up On Amazon
Mass Effect 4 shows up on Amazon. But you might not want to get too excited just yet. Gaming Blend's Ryan Winslett gets in some talk time with the creative leads behind Sunset Overdrive. Unity 4.3 is now available for the PS4. A new Battlefield: Hardline extended beta is on the way. New research reports indicate that mobile spending will hit $28 million in 2016. Over in Japan the PS4 continues to lose ground to both Mario Kart 8 and the Wii U. And Rockstar has delayed the heists for GTA 5's online mode, once again.
Steam Summer Sale Gets Underway
Valve has initiated Steam's summer sale. It's best to get in while the getting is good. Outlast has launched for the Xbox One. You can get the game right now for $19.99. Some new details emerge for the upcoming open-world game, No Man's Sky. You'll likely want to check out some awesome new footage for Metal Gear Solid V on the PS4. Illinois University is offering full scholarships via League of Legends. Gaming Blend's Ryan Winslett gets some hands-on time with The Order: 1886, Murasaki Baby, Guns Up! and Helldiver. Ubisoft confirms that Rainbow Six: Siege will be 60fps on both the Xbox One and PS4. And here's how you can pre-load games on your PS3 or PS4.
How To Pre-Load PS3 And PS4 Games
Not everyone knows how to make use of some of the best features available on the PlayStation platforms, well here's how to make use of pre-loading. The Destiny DLC will be exclusive on PlayStation platforms a lot longer than you might have thought... in fact, you may as well not even bother with the DLC on the Xbox One or Xbox 360. Guacamelee gets a release date for non-PlayStation consoles. GTA V players manage to recreate a popular scene from Back to the Future. The upcoming EVE Valkyrie seems to be a perfect match for the Oculus Rift, and Dizzel has headed into open-beta with some free cash shop codes to giveaway for a gold SIG 552 assault rifle.
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