PowerA has unveiled a new wireless controller for the Nintendo Switch that features Diablo 3 artwork. The controllers will be available exclusively through game retailer GameStop, which is now accepting preorders for the model. Buyers will officially be able to get the controller on November 2 when Diablo 3: Eternal Collection arrives.
Nintendo is gearing up to release a new Nintendo Switch bundle with Diablo III artwork. The new product will be available starting early next month, bringing with it a styled console, as well as the Diablo III: Eternal Collection and a themed carrying case. The new Switch bundle will only be available through GameStop.
Fortnite has a new vehicle in the pipeline and it's called the Quadcrasher. The item is listed as "Coming Soon" in the Fortnite lobby, where Epic says the vehicle has a boost feature that enables it to crash through buildings, among other things. This vehicle will join the existing ATK and shopping carts.
Company Woojer is seeking funding for Ryg, a haptic feedback vest that supports "pretty much" all gaming consoles, VR systems, PC games, and smartphones. The device adds a new layer of experience to one's gaming sessions, enabling players to feel actions in their body as they happen on the screen. This can include, for example, feeling the roar of a dinosaur rumble in one's chest.
Microsoft has ended support for Minecraft on Apple TV, the news having quietly been provided to device owners last month. The change only recently caught the public attention, revealing that Microsoft will no longer support or update the Apple TV version of Minecraft. However, the game does remain playable on the system, and there's a limited refund option.
LEGO has launched a new set featuring the character Bastion from Overwatch. The product is being sold exclusively by Blizzard through its online shop, where buyers can get the building kit for $25 USD. The plastic figure is fairly small when completed, the entire LEGO kit feature 182 pieces. The launch follows teasers Blizzard released in August.
HyperX has announced the launch of its new Cloud Mix Bluetooth gaming headset, a model featuring 40mm drivers and dual chamber technology. The headset is suitable for voice chat and music, as well, boasting up to 20 hours of battery life and a Hi-Res Audio certification. The company is launching its new model exclusively in the US, where it is available now.
Next Games, the company behind the augmented reality mobile game The Walking Dead: Our World, has announced a new plan for the game alongside AMC. Following each episode in the series' upcoming season 9, Next Games will release new missions themed after the latest episode. There will be exclusive missions, according to the companies, including ones for both large groups and single players.
PlayStation users have been asking Sony for the ability to change their PSN names for years, and so far the company has resisted. Past months have seen multiple rumors of a change, though, in which sources have claimed that Sony will soon enable such a feature. The latest among them reports appeared today, with sources claiming that game studios are preparing for the new name change option.
Pokemon GO was praised for its ability to get people out of the house and walking around, that highlighting the potential of such games for encouraging fitness among users. A new game called Run an Empire uses similar technology to get people moving, this one designed specifically for walkers and runners. The concept is simple: build your empire by claiming land.
Microsoft has revealed its October 2018 Games with Gold lineup, detailing a total of four games that will be made available starting on October 1. As expected, the games' availability will be spread out, only two arriving on the first, followed by another two later in the month. Both Xbox One and Xbox 360 titles are included.
We've got a few packs of the new Transformers Trading Card Game and we've been taking a look at what it's made of. This new card game launches the same day this article is set to go live: September 28th, 2018. At that time, both the basic Booster Box and Booster Packs will be made available - there'll also be an Autobots Starter Set and a Metroplex Deck in the mix.