Your February Xbox Games With Gold Titles Are Revealed


Posted on January 25, 2018 by Joshua Rust

With February fast approaching, Microsoft has just revealed its Games With Gold lineup. Offering over $69 in value this month and 3200 Gamerscore for you achievement hunters out there. The month will start off with Shadow Warrior, followed by the second side scrolling Assassin’s Creed game, India. Also are two Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible. One being a long time classic!

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Red Dead Redemption 2 Trailer Is Here!


Posted on October 20, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Earlier this week Rockstar Games teased us with the upcoming reveal of Red Dead Redemption 2. Today they have released the debut trailer. While it’s not much to go on…it is something and it looks amazing – as expected. According to the end of the trailer, Rockstar is targeting a Fall 2017 release date.

They’ve got me excited, how about you all? Anything you’d like to see implemented in this sequel that the previous game didn’t offer?


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Red Dead Redemption 2 Finally Announced


Posted on October 18, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Red Dead Redemption is arguably one of the best games of the last generation of consoles. Fan’s have eagerly been awaiting some sort of confirmation that a sequel would be coming. Well fans, today is that day as Rockstar Games have officially announced Red Dead Redemption 2.

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The developer had this to say about the announcement:

“Developed by the creators of Grand Theft Auto V and Red Dead Redemption, Red Dead Redemption 2 is an epic tale of life in America’s unforgiving heartland. The game’s vast and atmospheric world will also provide the foundation for a brand new online multiplayer experience.”

The founder of Rockstar Games, Sam Houser, had this to say about RDR2:

“With Red Dead Redemption 2, the team is working hard to push forward our vision for interactive entertainment in a truly living world. We hope to deliver players an epic experience that builds upon everything we’ve learned making games.”

Stay tuned to Broken Joysticks on October 20th when the official trailer is released!


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Pokémon Sun and Moon Reveals More Pokémon


Posted on October 14, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Late last week, Nintendo announced that they would release a demo for Pokémon Sun and Moon. If you Poke-fanatics were to download that, you’ll get Ash-Greninja during the demo and be able to transfer it over to your game when it releases. This week, Nintendo has announced a couple more Pokémon that will appear in the upcoming game.

The first of the new Pokémon announced is Silvally, the evolution of Type: Null – who could quite be one of the most unique Pokémon to date.

Silvally
Type: Normal

When Type: Null gains a partner it can trust, it deliberately destroys the restraining device it wears. Once released from that heavy mask, the Pokémon’s speed increases substantially. Freed of the restraining effects of its mask, Silvally’s senses are heightened, and it reverts to its natural temperament. It has a wild nature, but it will obey a Trainer that it trusts. And to protect that Trainer from danger, it will put its own life on the line. Silvally is said to have been created to oppose a threat… By inserting exclusive items into the drive on Silvally’s head, its RKS System can be activated, causing Silvally’s somatic cells to mutate and glow. The RKS System enables it to change its type, and its cells glow with different colors of light, depending on its type.

Next we have the evolutions of Jangmo-o: Hakamo-o and Kommo-o.

Hakamo-o
Type: Dragon/Fighting

When a Jangmo-o evolves into Hakamo-o, it breaks from its fellows and begins to live on its own to train itself. Wherever it can find Pokémon to battle against, it seems to appear. Hakamo-o dances before battle to show its strength, clanging its scales together to make them ring out. When this dance reaches its climax, Hakamo-o bellows a fierce war cry to challenge its opponent. Its scales make for fine armor, so Hakamo-o doesn’t worry about self-defense as it makes multitudes of strikes and overwhelms its opponents. But, as a result, its scales often become damaged and get torn off. They grow back immediately, so this does not cause Hakamo-o undue concern. In fact, it views the number of lost scales as proof of how ferociously it has fought, and it brandishes its bared arms in a boast of victory.

Kommo-o
Type: Dragon/Fighting

At the end of its harsh training, Hakamo-o evolves into this overwhelmingly powerful form. It returns to the land of its birth, where it watches over the Jangmo-o from a distance. There is a legend that says Kommo-o is covered in glittering scales in order to drive away a great darkness covering the world. The reason these Pokémon seek out battle is to gain the power needed to defeat this darkness. When it detects someone approaching, this Pokémon rings the scales on its tail to announce its presence. It has no desire to battle against weak Pokémon. Kommo-o’s greatest move is the uppercut. It swings its arm up from below in a punch of great skill and force, sending its foe flying into the sky. By raising its arms aloft, it can generate a force powerful enough to change the face of the surrounding landscape!

Then we have the evolutions of Bounsweet: Steenee and Tsareena.

Steenee
Type: Grass

The calyx on Steenee’s head is harder than Bounsweet’s, so Steenee no longer worries about being stabbed by other Pokémon. As Bounsweet, this Pokémon may have preferred to run away from others, but now Steenee and other Pokémon can play together. Upon evolving, this Pokémon’s fragrance becomes even more delectable, but it also gains a tomboy-like personality. Living together with one is quite the ordeal. As it moves around, it spins its calyx, striking nearby objects, but Steenee couldn’t care less. Steenee unleashes combo moves using the calyx on its head and its hard legs. First it smacks opponents with the calyx on its head, and when the opponent flinches, it lands a whacking great kick. That usually does the trick!

Tsareena
Type: Grass

Tsareena has the nature of high-class nobility. Any Pokémon or human that approaches it with evil in mind will be punished forthwith. It even turns its fearsome glare upon its own Trainer if the two of them are not fully in sync, or if its Trainer orders it to use a move that will be ineffective. Only the strongest of Steenee are able to evolve. When this happens, the Steenee evolves with the blessing of other Steenee. It then uses its strength to protect the Bounsweet. Tsareena is a high-kicking virtuoso. It has honed these skills beyond the level it achieved as a Steenee, and it attacks with graceful movements. At the same time, its fragrance mesmerizes its opponents, dealing them a secondary attack.

Last, we have Cutiefly’s evolution called Ribombee.

Ribombee
Type: Bug/Fairy

Ribombee collect flower nectar and pollen to make into balls known as Pollen Puffs. These serve as food, and what’s more, they also can cause effects like paralysis or dizziness. Ribombee may use puffs to strike their opponents during battles. Some of the Pollen Puffs that Ribombee make also have relaxing effects or can relieve tiredness. These are distributed around the Alola region as high-priced supplements. Ribombee hate getting rained on. They’re covered with fluffy hairs that hold the pollen they’ve gathered, and the rain makes them wet and dirty. Alolan people know that if Ribombee are busily visiting the fields of flowers, you can be sure that the fair weather will continue.

 

Also shown off in the video below is Alolan Muk, as well as new trainers including Olivia and Ilmia.

Pokémon Sun and Moon will release for Nintendo 3ds on November 18th.


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New Pokémon Go Content Released


Posted on October 13, 2016 by Joshua Rust

While the craze for Pokémon Go has died down a little bit. With that said it’s still bringing in around $2 million a day. That’s incredible. To keep players entranced in the Poke-madness, Niantic have been periodically releasing updates to the game. They have started rolling out another one today as version 0.41.2 for Android and 1.11.2 for iOS are available now for you Pokémon trainers.

In this patch, the following improvements and content has been added:

  • Catch Bonus: Trainers can earn a catch bonus for a Pokémon type as they catch more of a specific type.
  • Updated Gym Training: Trainers can now bring six Pokémon to battle at friendly Gyms. The CP of the Pokémon you are battling may be temporarily adjusted lower for your training session.
  • Egg & Incubator Screens: These will periodically update the distance walked without the Trainer needing to close and reopen the screen.
  • Fixed several audio issues.
  • Decreased the evolution animation time.
  • Minor fixes

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Are any of these features enough to get you back into the game? What new features would you like to see implemented in future updates? Personally, I’d like to see a friends list implemented into the game, maybe alerting you when they are nearby so you could team up to catch more Pokémon.


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Microsoft Announces October’s Games With Gold


Posted on September 21, 2016 by Joshua Rust

October’s Games with Gold have been announced today by Microsoft. As with last month, we are getting two Xbox one games and two Xbox 360 games that are backwards compatible. Which really means four Xbox One games! Score!

Here’s how Microsoft describes these games on Xbox Wire:

And here’s how Microsoft describes these games over on Xbox Wire:

  • On October 1, step up to the plate with Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings. This is a deep, detailed baseball simulation with a lighthearted, friendly look. Blending realistic physics, per-player difficulty control that allows beginners and seasoned vets to play together seamlessly, and tight, responsive controls, this is a baseball game you won’t want to miss!
  • Then on October 16, there’s only one thing standing between you and your freedom in The Escapists. A clever plan. Get a light-hearted glimpse into prison life with an eye towards escaping once and for all. Mixing simulation, strategy, stealth, and plenty of surprises, you may not want to live in The Escapists’ prisons, but you’ll definitely enjoy the visit.
  • On Xbox 360 (and Xbox One via backward compatibility), the best-selling off-road racer returns with all new tracks and mechanics in MX vs ATV Reflex. With the revolutionary Rider Reflex control system, you can move your rider and vehicle independently, lean into tighter turns, pull off sudden spins and slides, and smoothly stick landings. Oh and did we mention that the very track itself will deform and change under you as you run each lap?
  • Then on October 16 you are a lone survivor in I Am Alive™. After a worldwide cataclysmic event that wipes out most of the human race, you must explore a desolate city and try to survive long enough to find your family. Uncover secrets, deal with potentially deadly survivors, and intimidate your enemies into submission to conserve ammo… but be careful, some may call your bluff!

* Super Mega Baseball: Extra Innings ($19.99 ERP): Available from October 1-31 on Xbox One

* The Escapists ($19.99 ERP): Available from October 16- November 15 on Xbox One

* MX vs ATV Reflex ($29.99 ERP): Available from October 1-15 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One

* I Am Alive ($14.99 ERP): Available from October 16-31 on Xbox 360 & Xbox One

There is still time to pick up some of September’s Games with Gold titles, don’t miss out on these free games!


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Dead Rising 4 Trailer Takes You Back To The Mall


Posted on September 20, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Frank West is back and better than ever. Looks likes like Christmas will be coming early as Frank returns to Willamette Mall for Dead Rising 4. Boasting more weapons, vehicles, combos, and a new exo suit…there will be plentiful ways to take on the zombie horde when it releases later this year. In the meantime, check out this new trailer which will take you on a “slay ride”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfiC_Jya514

Dead Rising 4 will let the slay ride begin on December 6th, exclusively on Xbox One.


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New Pokémon Sun & Moon Trailer Showcases Version Specific Pokemon


Posted on September 20, 2016 by Joshua Rust

With the launch of Pokémon Sun & Moon just a few short months away, Nintendo is continuing their barrage of information for the two to games that are coming to the 3DS this November. This newest video showcases a couple of the version specific Pokémon, as well as new customization features and a couple of new Z-Moves.

Pokémon Sun will feature Passimian, a fighting-type Pokémon. It’s ability, Receiver, takes the partner’s ability when a partner faints. Pokémon Moon will feature Oranguru, a Normal/Psychic-type Pokémon. It’s ability, Instruct, allows targeted Pokémon to use their last move instantly. It is also revealed that Rockruff will evolve into two different forms, one for each version.

 

Pokémon Sun & Moon will be available November 18th.


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September’s Games With Gold Titles Announced


Posted on August 24, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Microsoft has announced the September line-up for their games with gold program. Before we get to next month’s line-up, be sure to pick up this month’s offerings before they are gone. Those being Warriors Orochi 3 Ultimate and Beyond Good & Evil HD.

For those of you with a Xbox One, you will be treated to Earthlock: Festival of Magic – which you can grab from September 1st – 30th.  The other Xbox One offering is Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China – which will be available from September 15th – October 15th. As for the Xbox 360 games, you’ll get Forza Horizon September 1st-15th and Mirror’s Edge September 16th – 30th.  It’s also worth noting that both of the Xbox 360 games have been added to the backwards compatibility catalogue for the Xbox One…so technically you’re getting four games that you can play on the Xbox One this month!

 


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Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas Coming To Consoles


Posted on August 16, 2016 by Joshua Rust

Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas started out as just an iOS game back in 2013. It has since made its way to PC in 2015 after being complete rebuilt for the platform. It is now making its way to both PS4 and Xbox One later this year. Oceanhorn is influenced by The Legend of Zelda series. It also features music inspired by the legendary Nobuo Uematsu (Final Fantasy and Chrono Trigger).

Oceanhorn boasts a captivating storyline, breathtaking 3D visuals and exciting gameplay. With over 15+ hours of gameplay, you can cast magic spells and fight with sword and shield. The influence from The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy will become more and more apparent as you journey through the game.

Out of GamesCon 2016 comes a brand new trailer for the console version:

Here are some screenshots to go along with the trailer:

Oceanhorn arrives on September 7th, 2016 for both Xbox One and PS4.


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Plants Vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare Live Action Trailer


Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joshua Rust

Ever wonder what would happen if EA/Popcap’s Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare crossed over into the real world? Well, us neither, until we seen this new trailer released this week. Can you imagine what a dolphin gun would look like? Ace Ventura is probably screaming out to his jungle friends as we speak. Seriously though, this is plants eating zombies eating plants, so why not have a dolphin gun?Read More


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Swordplay Shown In Hellraid Dev Diary


Posted on February 17, 2014 by Joshua Rust

Perhaps one of my most anticipated titles for 2014, yes I’m not like most other people, is Hellraid. From the studio that brought us Dead Island and Dead Island: Riptide, comes a dark fantasy twist from Techland with the awesome gameplay that made the Dead Island franchise so popular. For those unfamiliar, you can check out some of the screenshots that have been released. You can also see the first gameplay trailer that was released almost a year ago.

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Transformers: Rise Of The Dark Spark Announced


Posted on February 16, 2014 by Joshua Rust

Today at the New York Toy Fair Activision announced a new Transformers video game, presumably to coincide with the release of the next Transformers movie, titled Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark. With unfortunate layoffs at High Moon Studios, it appears that the new Transformers game will be in a new developers’ hands: Edge of Reality (whom is most memorable for The Incredible Hulk tie-in). Activision, with the announcement of the new game, have also released a teaser trailer to go along with it…Read More


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Worms Battlegrounds Announced By Team17


Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joshua Rust

The extremely popular Worms games are getting ready to make their next-gen debut on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Worms Battlegrounds is the next title that will be released in the Worms franchise. Details are scarce at the moment, but Team17 states that it is targeting a 2014 release date for Worms Battlegrounds and it will be released as a digital download title. Stay tuned as more information becomes available!


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Titanfall Beta Sign-up Access Launches In A Few Hours


Posted on February 11, 2014 by Joshua Rust

Those looking to get in on the Titanfall beta will have their shot in just a few short hours. Work came via tweet on Respawn co-founder’s, Vince Zampella, Twitter account. The website to sign-up for the beta will be announced at 6 p.m. PST/9 p.m. EST/2 a.m. GMT.  The tweet states, “Tonight at 6pm PST there will be a website to sign up for #titanfall beta access. The website will be announced shortly before 6.”

The website will be announced via Twitter, so keep your eyes on this page, https://twitter.com/Titanfallgame, around that time frame.

A firm date has not been released for Titanfall’s beta, but if rumors are to be believed – it may start around February 14th!

Keep your eyes peeled on the Twitter site so you can get in!

UPDATE: http://www.titanfall.com/beta & beta trailer after the jump!

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