Nintendo is working on a “new kind of Mario” for NX 2017

"We're always challenging ourselves to create something new, so hopefully you'll see a new kind of Mario in about a year or two” Miyamoto said.

He added that we may see more of the game, which is presumably for NX, at E3 2017.


Miyamoto also mentioned some of the challenges that accompany iterating upon the established Mario formula.

“It's kind of difficult with Mario because some of the more important conventions of Mario are based on the approachability and accessibility of those games.”

According to Miyamoto, new staff at Nintendo have allowed him to look at the franchise with “fresh eyes.”

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Gears of War 4 release date, news and more

EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT GEARS OF WAR 4

Gears of War 4 is arguably one of Microsoft's biggest exclusive titles in 2016 for Xbox One and Windows 10. Developed by The Coalition, the new first-party studio has plenty to prove if it hopes to leave a lasting mark on the Gears legacy.

The anticipated sequel features a whole new cast characters and some old favourites as they find themselves pitted against a dark and dangerous threat on the world of Sera.

GEARS OF WAR 4 RELEASE DATE – WHEN IS IT COMING OUT?

Gears of War 4 will launch on October 11, 2016 for Xbox One and Windows 10.

It will also be available as part of Microsoft's new Xbox Play Anywhere service. This allows you play games on both Xbox One and Window 10 so long as you own one copy on either platform.

GEARS OF WAR 4 STORY – WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

A recent Game Informer article has given us new insight into the narrative Gears 4 will tell. Primarily, the game will focus on three key characters, one of which will be Marcus Fenix's son, JD. The Coalition also confirmed that the game is set 25 years after the events of Gears 3, with the aim to explore a different vision of Sera, with new enemies and locations. You can have a look at JD and fellow main character, Delmont 'Del' Walker in some new concept art that was published on Polygon.

The E3 2015 demo only showed a couple of quadruped beasties with massive mouths filled with teeth and tendrils, but gave no indication as to whether they’re the main adversaries in Gears 4. Here’s hoping there’s a large smorgasbord of bad guys to blast through.

GEARS OF WAR 4 GAMEPLAY – HOW DOES IT PLAY?

It appears that Gears of War 4 maintains the tried-and-true formula from previous games, refining the experience with subtle improvements and new mechanics. Players can expect to blast their way through a set-piece heavy campaign filled with addictive cover shooting and atmospheric enemies. We've already seen a selection of new weapons and abilities present in the game, including some gnarly executions and ranged projectile combat.

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E3 2016 just deemed VR the future of gaming

"Virtual reality is the future of gaming." Surely, you've heard this statement before from some game or hardware company's press conference or seen it on an ad. But, with E3 2016's major reveals out of the way, I have to break it to you:

It is the truth.

And, before you get up in arms over whether I've drank a big fat gulp of the Kool-Aid, I'm not speaking in hyperbole and this isn't simply "IMO", like the cool kids say. I'm just looking at the surprisingly long catalog of key, iconic entertainment franchises that have revealed their deep dives into VR gaming this week. I'll just list a few here:

• Resident Evil 7
• Star Wars Battlefront: X-Wing VR Mission
• Batman Arkham VR
• Final Fantasy XV VR Experience
• Fallout 4
• Star Trek: Bridge Crew
• Doom VR

Somehow, various game development studios have convinced their publishers (or vise versa) to go whole hog on expensive VR technology, throwing their biggest properties into the mix. This point is key.

There are countless original VR games out there already since the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive landed earlier this spring, and they look incredible. But none of them yet have allowed you to become goddam Batman.
That's the magical difference that's going to seal the deal for VR; gamers will go where the coolest, biggest new games are, no matter the cost – eventually. (They hope.)

VR hardware manufacturers and big-time game developers alike have gotten into the ears of the publishers (or the other way around probably in some cases) with the idea that VR is the next technological leap that gaming customers will expect. And, it looks like – likely after putting a headset or two on – the publishers were convinced.

The expectations of VR couldn't be higher already – and rightfully so when you're strapping a $600 piece of plastic and silicon to your face.

It's safe to say that these reactions are neither unique nor unwarranted. But, with some of geeky entertainment's biggest names requiring us to strap on headsets to experience the next chapters in (or angles of) their stories, it looks like our fandom will be put to the test.

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Xbox One S vs Xbox One

XBOX ONE S STARTS AT £249/$299 FOR 500GB, 1TB AND 2TB VERSIONS ALSO COMING

There are three different capacities. Prices start at $299 for the 500GB version, moving up to $349 for the 1TB and $399 for a massive 2TB. We have no news on pricing outside the US yet, but we'll add that info as soon as we have it.

We now have UK and European pricing, too. The 2TB launch edition Xbox One S will cost £349/399 Euros, while the 1TB will be £299/349 Euros and the 500GB £249/299 Euros. That's pretty sweet for a 4K Blu-ray player let alone one that also plays games.

XBOX ONE S IS 40% SMALLER, HAS BUILT-IN POWER SUPPLY

The Xbox One S is 40% smaller than the original. This much we pretty much knew already thanks to all the numerous leaks, but it's great news all the same.

Such a reduction in size should be welcomed by many, as the original Xbox One is nothing short of a beast. At 333mm x 276mm x 78mm, it dominates the comparatively slight PS4, and not in a good way.

4K ULTRA HD, 4K BLU-RAY AND HIGH DYNAMIC RANGE SUPPORT

This is huge. Not only does the Xbox One S support 4K video playback from streaming services like Netflix and Amazon, it also has a 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray built-in.

This is especially good news for AV fans and the announced starting price $299 makes it good value compared to dedicated Ultra HD players currently on the market.

THERE'S NO PERFORMANCE DIFFERENCE

Much like the rumoured PS4.5, the Xbox One Slim will not mark the beginning of a new console generation, but an expansion of a platform we already know and love.

Unlike the rumoured PlayStation or Xbox Scorpio coming next year, however, the Xbox One Slim isn't more powerful than a standard Xbox One. So, while it adds support for 4K video and Blu-ray, games won't look or run any better on the Xbox One S as far as we know.

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Acer Predator XB271HU review

WHAT IS THE ACER PREDATOR XB271HU?

The Acer Predator XB271HU is one of a new breed of gaming monitors that not only features the high refresh rate you expect of a gaming display but has the great image quality you'd associate with an IPS panel too.

What’s more, it includes Nvidia’s G-Sync technology for eliminating image tear and stutter, sports a high-end design and a fully adjustable stand as well. Along with the Asus ROG Swift PG279Q, on paper it’s as good as you could possibly hope for from a gaming monitor right now. So does it justify it’s near-£600 asking price?

ACER PREDATOR XB271HU – DESIGN AND FEATURES

There’s no mistaking the XB271HU is a gaming-orientated unit. Featuring splashes of red on its feet, a Transformers-esque logo on the bezel and an angular stand design, it has all the hallmarks. Those red metal feet are a touch over the top for my liking, but otherwise, the finish is fairly muted with matte-black plastic used throughout.

ACER PREDATOR XB271HU – SETUP AND OSD

One of the worst aspects of this monitor is how awkward it is to attach the base to the stand. It uses a hex bolt to pull the two pieces together, and not only is that less convenient than the bolts that have a little flip-up handle with which to tighten them, it’s also tricky to locate the bolt in the threaded hole.

That aside, physical setup is easy thanks to the effortless ergonomic adjustments; the panel just clips into place on the stand.

KEY FEATURES

• Nvidia G-Sync
• 27in IPS panel with 2,560 x 1,440p resolution
• 165Hz refresh rate
• 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI
• 4 x USB 3.0 hub
• Fully adjustable stand with VESA mount
• Manufacturer: Acer
• Review Price: £599.99

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Titanfall 2 release date leaked

The leak comes as EA appears to have accidentally broadcast its pre-E3 press conference rehearsal on YouTube.

Titanfall 2 will launch on October 28 on Xbox One, PS4 and PC.

Related: Batman - The Telltale Series latest news

During the rehearsal EA also revealed the game will have a single player campaign, something fans were clamoring for in the first game.

The campaign trailer includes alien dinosaurs as a race in the game which can be fought against. Yup, alien dinosaurs.

With the EA press conference just a few hours away, the leak couldn’t have been more poorly timed, but hopefully fans still react the same way as they would had this been revealed as intended.

Are you excited for Titanfall 2? Let us know in the comments below.

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