Mass Effect Trilogy Remaster Looks Like It's Finally Being Unveiled Tomorrow
Tomorrow is N7 Day (November 7), which is basically the official gamer holiday related to all things Mass Effect. After years upon years of requests from fans to see a remaster of the full trilogy announced on this date, well, it looks like tomorrow will finally see those prayers answered.
A handful of reporters around the video game industry began teasing today that BioWare is set to announce the remastered collection of the Mass Effect trilogy bright and early tomorrow morning to kick off N7 day. Likely the most apparent tease of this information came from Venture Beat's Jeff Grubb, who blatantly tweeted out a blurred image of what looks to be the collection's box art. Despite being fuzzy, it's really easy to make out the franchise's iconic logo sitting in the middle of the image. The art also looks to be divided into blue and red sections, which seems to be a callback to the Renegade and Paragon system that we've come to know since the first entry in the series.
— Jeff Grubb (@JeffGrubb) November 6, 2020
To this point, we've heard rumors about the Mass Effect: Legendary Edition — which is what the collection is said to be called — for months at this point. Not only is the existence of this ME bundle about to be confirmed, but previous reports that point to the collection launching in 2021 sound like they'll be spot-on as well. Assuming that all of this previously-reported information ends up being true, the main question that we have about the Legendary Edition at this time is in regards to the platforms it'll be releasing on.
Either way, we'll know more officially tomorrow once EA and BioWare decide to share more information tomorrow. We'll be here to deliver that news to you once it ends up going live.
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Bloodborne is Still Locked to 30fps on PS5, Would Need an Update to be Changed
Of all games in the PS4 that many are likely looking forward to replaying on the next-gen PS5, From Software's Bloodborne is surely near the top of a lot of lists. Sadly, with the PS5 now in the hands of quite a few reviewers around the globe, it sounds as though Bloodborne itself won't be taking advantage of the upgraded hardware.
Alongside PS5 reviews going live this morning, new information about how Bloodborne performs on the console has now been made clear and, essentially, the news is what we feared it would be. Bloodborne is still locked to 30 frames-per-second on PS5, despite the fact that the PS5 itself is surely capable of allowing the game to run at a higher level.
The reason that the game hasn't received any sort of boost on PS5 is because, for starters, the developers haven't pushed out an update that would upgrade it. Beyond that, however, Bloodborne was designed to lock the frame rate at 30fps, meaning that even though it is playable on PS5, the console can't boost the FPS any higher than what the game allows for.
Okay, embargo is up and I'm allowed to talk about PlayStation 5 back compat now. All I have to say is Sekiro is 60fps, Dark Souks 3 is 60fps (it's locked at 30 on Xbox Series X, rip), and Bloodborne is still 30fps with bad frame pacing.
— Lance McDonald (@manfightdragon) November 6, 2020
Sadly, the only way in which Bloodborne could be "fixed" on PS5 at this point is if the game's developers happened to release an update that would either do this aforementioned optimization for the game on PS5, or at the very least, release another patch that could unlock the frame rate. The prospects of this happening any time soon though seem pretty slim. Not only is the game's developer, FromSoftware, plenty busy with other projects right now, but considering that this isn't even a property that they outright own, their desire to put in the work to optimize the title for PS5 might not exist. Then again, since Sony owns Bloodborne, perhaps they could assign Japan Studio, who also assisted with work on the game, to do this task instead.
At this point in time, it seems like Bloodborne could stand a better chance of being remastered entirely for PS5 rather than being upgraded, which is something we have heard rumors of in the past. Either way, I know that I'll be crossing my own fingers that arguably my favorite PS4 game can get some love thrown its way down the road.
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DualShockers Definitives — The Top 10 Essential Nintendo Switch Games
Welcome to the first official Nintendo Switch DualShockers Definitives list! This week has been a hard one for DualShockers staff, thanks to much arguing and nit-picking over which games in the amazing Nintendo Switch library make the Top 10.
If you missed the original post, here is a quick TLDR on what this is all about:
The DualShockers Definitives series is a living list, updated seasonally, where we hash out which ten essential games are must-buys for each platform — the ones we would put in a time capsule today if we were making one. The list is intended to grow over time as new releases take the spotlight or older games age like fine wine.
With all of the introduction out of the way, here are the Top 10 Essential games for the Nintendo Switch (as of Fall 2020):
10. Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition
Though Dragon Quest XI may have gotten the bump off the Top 10 PS4 games this year, it makes a fresh-faced appearance on the Nintendo Switch Top 10. And for good reason — Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (despite the extravagant title) is the best version of this game on the market. Though late to the game compared to its 2018 release on other major consoles, the Nintendo Switch version adds refinements to the game's established equation and a fantastic 2D mode that harkens back to the series' heyday.
Check out the review of Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition; you can purchase the game physically on Amazon.
9. Dead Cells
Speaking of satisfying pick-up-and-play goodness, no game hits that handheld market better than Dead Cells. A procedurally generated 2D action platformer, Dead Cells merges a lot of amazing Castlevania, Metroid, and Ori and the Blind Forest-like mechanics in one satisfying package. Tight gameplay shines through, and you can easily spend dozens of hours getting lost and perfecting the art of speedrunning through the game's campaign.
Check out the DualShockers review of Dead Cells; you can grab the game physically via Amazon.
8. Hollow Knight
Despite being one of the earliest Metroidvanias from this generation, Hollow Knight has only gotten better with age. Developed from a Kickstarter project from Team Cherry, the game picked up a massive cult following over complex and interesting tweaks to the genre. With a distinct combat style and harder difficulty pacing, this game is a challenge — but one everyone with a Nintendo Switch should take.
You can grab Hollow Knight physically via Amazon.
7. Luigi's Mansion 3
While this is only our third Luigi's Mansion game in nearly 20 years, a rarity for most of Nintendo's other franchises, Luigi's Mansion 3 is an experience that easily justifies the long wait since Dark Moon. This full-fledged sequel delivers on just about every aspect from gameplay, to visuals, and especially to giving players a well-crafted, spooky adventure of puzzle-solving and exploration. Though I hope we get a return trip to the series sometime sooner rather than later, Luigi's Mansion 3 shows better than ever that Luigi is more than capable of carrying his own game, even one that's meant to give us happiness at his expense.
Check out the review of Luigi's Mansion 3; the game is available physically via Amazon.
6. Fire Emblem: Three Houses
Another entry from 2019, Fire Emblem: Three Houses takes the established tactical RPG series and polishes it to near perfection. With many arguing that this will be the Persona 5 to the Fire Emblem series, it is a must-play for anyone with a Nintendo Switch — even if this is your first time dipping into a notoriously inaccessible genre. With excellent gameplay and an engrossing story, the title is a GotY contender and a clear cut example of a Nintendo Switch definitive.
Check out the review of Fire Emblem: Three Houses; the game is available physically via Amazon.
5. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
To some extent, no game collection for any Nintendo console is complete without an Animal Crossing game. Thankfully, Animal Crossing: New Horizons seems to be the best of the bunch — a perfect entry point to new and veteran gamers, and one of the most adopted games for anyone with the hardware. This is a game that must be on your shortlist… even if you abandon your island after the first month.
Check out the DualShockers review of Animal Crossing: New Horizons; the game is available physically via Amazon.
4. Super Mario Odyssey
With the two tent-pole games topping the list, Super Mario Odyssey takes a close third to Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. It's undisputed among fans of the game and critics that Super Mario Odyssey is one of (if not the) best 3D Mario to date, a tough crowd when considering Super Mario 64 and the Super Mario Galaxy series. Thanks to the innovative Cappy-possession mechanic, players are still uncovering gameplay secrets to this day.
Check out the DualShockers review of Super Mario Odyssey; the game is available physically via Amazon.
3. Hades
Hades is the latest and arguably finest entry in developer Supergiant's pantheon of exceptional video games. It's absolutely the most gameplay-focused and content-rich experience in their portfolio, and we've practically never found a dull moment within it. With the game being a clear favorite for 2020 Game of the Year, we will have to see how this fares as it ages.
Check out the DualShockers review of Hades; the game is available digitally via the Nintendo eShop.
2. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
It should be no surprise that Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has carved out a spot on the list. Whether you argue on either side of "Is Smash Bros. a fighting game?" debate, it is unquestionably the pinnacle party game for Nintendo Switch and the best handheld version on the market. Whether this phases out the legacy of Melee has yet to be seen, however we know that this title alone will keep the Nintendo Switch next to the TV well beyond this generation.
Check out the review for Super Smash Bros. Ultimate; you can grab the game physically on Amazon.
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The final game to top the list was Nintendo Switch's first: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. A game as visually striking as it is imaginative, Nintendo listened to fans when they said they wanted a more directionless approach. The result is a return to form for the amazing The Legend of Zelda series, as we explore creative gameplay design not touched by the series in some time.
Check out the DualShockers review of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild; the game is available physically via Amazon.
As it stands, that is our current DualShockers Definitives ranking of the Top 10 games for Nintendo Switch; for an extended rankings chart, make sure to check out our dedicated page.
Changes to the List
November 6, 2020: Mario Kart Deluxe (11th), Tetris 99 (12th), Astral Chain (15th), and The Messenger (16th) fall out of the Top 10 list, and onto the Extended list. Hades (3rd), Animal Crossing: New Horizons (5th), and Luigi's Mansion 3 (7th) are new additions to the list.
Super Mario Odyssey has moved down the list to 4th (from 3rd); Fire Emblem: Three Houses has moved down the list to 6th (from 4th); Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition has moved down the list to 10th (from 9th).
Hollow Knight has moved up the list to 8th (from 15th); Dead Cells has moved up the list to 9th (from 10th).
November 1, 2019: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (2nd), Fire Emblem: Three Houses (4th), Astral Chain (6th), Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age – Definitive Edition (7th), and Tetris 99 (9th) are newcomers to the list. Super Mario Odyssey got bumped from 2nd to 3rd. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe got bumped from 4th to 5th. The Messenger advanced from 11th place to 8th. Dead Cells got bumped to 10th.
Celeste (12th), Splatoon 2 (13th), Stardew Valley (13th), Octopath Traveller (16th), Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle (18th), and Xenoblade Chronicles 2 (19th) all got bumped from the Top 10 list.
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Ori and the Will of the Wisps Next-Gen Updates Detailed
Ori and the Will of the Wisps developer Moon Studio took some time today to spell out the updates coming for the next-gen version of the game. Players on Xbox Series X/S can expect a cornucopia of performance boosts. Plus, the team has spent some time on the PC version to provide players with new improvements there. Check it all out below.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps: Update now available!
Optimized for the Xbox Series X|S
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— Ori the Game (@OriTheGame) November 6, 2020
Early on, Ori's sequel had a few technical hiccups, but they've mostly sorted them out by now. With those fixes mostly out of the way, it's awesome to see them focusing on making this game look as beautiful as possible. The Xbox Series X version of Ori and the Will of the Wisps supports 4K HDR with the framerate locked at 120 FPS. It also, of course, brings faster loading times and boasts instant input responses.
On the Series S, players will have to play at 1080p if they want that silky smooth 120 FPS. However, you can bump it up to 4K if you're willing to drop to 60 FPS. Otherwise, the two consoles are essentially getting the same upgrades.
The update doesn't stop there. Moon Studios has also taken the time to improve Ori and the Will of the Wisps across the versions. You can read the full notes on the developer's site. Just know that they've put in a ton of work to make this great game shine regardless of where you play.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps is available now on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Xbox One. It comes to Xbox Series X/S on November 10.
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Ghost Recon Breakpoint Ghost Experience Update Detailed in a New Trailer
Ubisoft will bring an essential overhaul to the AI system of the game in stealth mode of Ghost Recon Breakpoint with the upcoming Ghost Experience update.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint was probably one of the weakest titles that Ubisoft launched during the current generation of consoles, however, the development team has been supporting the game with new updates to eventually make it a worthy experience for players.
The latest patch that will be available on November 9th is set to bring a bunch of enemy AI modifications, some environmental adjustments, and new Raid content. Below you can check out the trailer:
With Ghost Experience, your stealth damage to enemies and drones will be increased, though it wouldn't affect heavy enemies. After destroying drones, they will fall onto the ground vertically and it will not make a loud noise like before. Moreover, the enemies will now detect and react to you a bit slower than before, which gives you enough time to take them down. Besides, enemies will be reloading from now on, which will provide you a small break to change your position or attack them.
Some other features like cooking grenades before throwing them, a revamped item wheel, and the ability to distract enemies by making noise are also coming to the game with the new update.
Furthermore, Ghost Experience will bring some new options to modify the game's world in the way you want it to be. A Darkest Night mode will be available on November 9 that will require players to use NVGs at night. You can also turn on or off the presence of Terminators, Rebels, drones, patroles, and Azrael in Auroa.
Last but not least there are some new things in Raid as well. First of all, you will be allowed to explore the Golem island in solo mode as well as a co-op mode. Raid progression will be extended and a new difficulty level will be added to the game.
Ghost Recon Breakpoint is now available for Xbox One, PS4, Stadia, and PC. The game will be available on Xbox Series X | S on November 10.
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FIFA 21 Road to the Final Team One Adds Some Filthy New Cards to FUT
FIFA 21 is far from the best playing FIFA EA Sports has ever put out. That said, the content team in FUT has mostly been killing it since the game launched in early October. Thus far, we've had several solid promos and a staggering number of great Objectives to play for. Today, the team kicked off the popular Road to the Final promo. This introduces new player cards into the game that upgrade if the player's real-world team progresses in either the Champion's League or Europa League. Team one is in packs now and includes a few massive names. Check it out below.
https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/1324773812500574209
The big names are pretty obvious here. Obviously, guys like Mo Salah and Antoine Griezmann are going to be incredibly expensive to put into your team. It's still early days, but as of this writing, they're both coming in at well over a million coins. Speaking of expensive, Marcus Rashford will be the other big-money card from this team. He's one of the most meta strikers in the Premier League, and if Manchester United can get through its group, he'll be particularly nasty.
Outside of those three, the other most-hyped player has to be Alphonso Davies. The Canadien is already one of the best left-backs in the game, and Bayern Munich is almost assuredly making it through the group stage. Joining him for a deadly Bundesliga trio are Lukas Klostermann and Denis Zakaria. Klostermann's Leipzig might not make it through a tough Group H, but Zakaria's Monchengladbach could escape from a topsy-turvy Group B.
Another player that might be worthy of consideration for a supersub could be Taison. Shakhtar Donetsk is in the same group as Monchengladbach and could very well come out if Real Madrid and Inter Milan can't settle into their expected form.
Rounding out the first team are Jan Oblak, Luis Muriel, Morgan Sanson, and Ivan Perisic. Of those four, Oblak is worth a look. He's already a 92-rated keeper, and Atletico Madrid should advance. Perisic might also be worth a shout given how crazy Group B is. Muriel's chances are a bit of a tossup, and Sanson will almost certainly get knocked out.
https://twitter.com/EASPORTSFIFA/status/1324774839719235594
Of course, you don't just have to rely on pack luck and trading to get some RTTF cards in your club. Sevilla's Jules Kounde is in Objectives. He looks pretty easy to unlock if you need a La Liga or French center-back. And Chelsea's Mason Mount is available via SBCs. Personally, I was hoping for Christian Pulisic to take that place, but Mount is a fun player. He doesn't look too expensive, especially if Chelsea can make a run.
For now, there aren't any Europa League teams in this first batch. That said, I would expect them to be well-represented in the second team and in Objectives or SBCs. FIFA 20 had several fun players from that competition. I don't see why FIFA 21 would be any different.
FIFA 21 is available now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. The next-gen update comes to those consoles in December.
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PT is Officially Not Playable on PS5
If you have been pondering what to do with your PS4 once you acquire a PS5, new details that have come about in relation to one beloved horror title might help sway your decision.
Coming by way of Polygon, Konami's legendary horror demo, PT, has now been confirmed to not be playable on PS5 via the system's PS4 backward compatibility functionality. The report from Polygon states that in the outlet's initial review phase for the PS5, PT was actually playable at first on the system. However, come the November 12 launch date, PT is going to not only be locked out from being playable on the next-gen console, but current users who still have the game stashed away on their PS4 won't even be able to transfer it over.
As for who is to blame for PT being unable to be played on PS5, unsurprisingly, Konami seems to be the culprit. Sony has said the move to make PT unplayable on PS5 was a "publisher decision" which seems to indicate that Konami made this choice. Considering that Konami has essentially refused to acknowledge PT's existence over the years, and previously deleted it off of the PS4's storefront altogether, this shouldn't come as a shock.
All of this to say that if you do still have PT stashed away on your PS4 as I do, you might want to keep it around. While selling off old hardware once new consoles come about may have been commonplace in the past for many, if you ever plan on playing through PT again in your life, you might be best served to just store your PS4 away in your attic. When the day comes that your itching for a spooky gaming experience, I'm sure you won't regret still having PT as your disposal.
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The Medium Delayed to January 2021 to Not Contend with Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077's decision to delay to December of this year seems to have now had wide-ranging effects on other forthcoming releases.
Developer Bloober Team announced today that it has made the choice to push back its upcoming horror game The Medium to 2021 with the reason for doing so directly correlating with the launch of Cyberpunk 2077. In a statement posted to its social media account, Bloober Team cited that the reason for the delay stems from "the COVID-19 situation in Poland, as well as the current schedule of other games on the market." While not outright mentioned, that latter point is clearly in reference to Cyberpunk. The game's new release date is now set for January 28, 2021.
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— The Medium Game (@TheMediumGame) November 6, 2020
Honestly, this is a pretty savvy decision by Bloober Team and will surely only benefit The Medium in the long run. Cyberpunk 2077 is set to likely be the biggest game released in 2020 and for it to have gone head-to-head with The Medium on December 10 would have only buried the latter game in the minds of many, unfortunately. Plus, Bloober Team says it now has more time to polish The Medium prior to its arrival in January, which isn't a bad thing whatsoever.
The Medium is set to arrive on Xbox Series X/S and PC when it does ship in early 2021. Until that time, Bloober Team says it will still be sharing a lot more info about the title as we near its launch.
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This Fall Guys Ugly Sweater Is Here To Save You From the Chilly Winter
Mediatonic's Fall Guys: Ulitmate Knockout is one of the big hits of the video game world in 2020. The wacky battle royale meets 90s game show took the world by storm earlier this summer. And now, the team has its sights set on helping folks get through the cold winter. Today, the team revealed a wonderfully chaotic ugly Christmas sweater that is sure to keep you warm all winter long. Check them out in all their glory below.
https://twitter.com/Mediatonic/status/1324729356829286400
Of course, this isn't the first piece of Fall Guys merch. The Devolver Digital store is already selling shirts and pins if that's your thing. However, this sweater really takes the cake. It's colorful, brash, and even includes those pesky doors from the Door Dash game. In short, it's as close to perfect as you can get.
For the jumper, Mediatonic is partnering with Numskull. They do a ton of work with several other video game properties. In fact, I would say it'd be very surprised if this is the only Fall Guys-related merchandise we see out of them. It's also worth noting that they actually have a ton of great video game-related ugly sweaters. So, if you're not interested in a Fall Guys sweater, you could easily pick up a Spyro jumper or something instead.
The Fall Guys Christmas jumper is available to pre-order now on Numskull's site. The actual video game is available to play now on PC and PS4. It's currently in the middle of its second season, making now a great time to jump in.
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PS5 Early Reviews Describe the Next-Gen Console as a Substantial Leap Forward
Hot off the heels of Xbox Series X reviews dropping yesterday, reviews for the PS5 have now landed this morning. While we've been upfront here at DualShockers that we won't have our coverage of the next-gen console going live until after its formal release, impressions of the platform that are live right now seem to paint it in quite a positive light.
In a general sense, many outlets have found the PS5 to truly give that feeling of "next-gen" that many are often searching for when first picking up a new console. VG247 perhaps explained this best by saying, "For me, if you're after that new generation thrill, PS5 is currently the only choice." Tom's Guide mirrored this by saying that the PS5 "truly feels like a generational leap for console gaming."
Beyond just being outright impressive, the new DualSense controller seems to be what is catching most reviewers by surprise with the PS5. IGN's review of the PlayStation 5 painted the DualSense out to be the real game-changer saying, "It's the DualSense controller that's proven to be the surprise haymaker I never saw coming; it truly leaves other controllers feeling primitive in comparison." GameSpot mirrored this sentiment in its own review saying that playing games with the new DualSense is an absolute "delight."
Lastly, those tech-analyzing wizards over at Digital Foundry who usually speak best to new hardware were able to put the PS5's backward compatibility to the test and found it to be "excellent." While the hardware is still only compatible with PS4 titles, Digital Foundry said that for the most part, it's able to match up to the Xbox Series X in this area. "If a game runs with an unlocked frame-rate or has the option to disengage a 30fps cap, you get the same transformative experience that you get on Xbox Series X," their article on this aspect of the PS5 said.
It remains to be seen what we'll have to say about the PS5 here at DualShockers, but it's safe to assume at this point that Sony's latest hardware looks like it could be worth the investment. We'll have more for you on our end with the PS5 next week on November 12.
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