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So players are being asked to chose who they want as a target in HITMAN. Gary Cole or Gary Busey. Whoever wins will be a target players get to take down in an upcoming Hitman episode.
 

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EP Daily Rundown for March 31, 2016
Today in the Rundown, we have a round-up of all the new Final Fantasy XV info announced by Square Enix last night, we also take a look at the launch of Nintendo's first mobile game Miitomo, have an update on Xbox One games coming to Windows 10, and find out when you’ll get to play the next episode of Hitman!

 Square Enix has announced a whole bunch of news about Final Fantasy XV. The highly-anticipated RPG will launch worldwide on the PS4 and Xbox One on September 30. The best part is that you can start playing right now, because Square Enix has released a stand-alone Platinum Demo that’s available for free to everyone regardless if you’ve preordered the game or not. It doesn’t just let you play through a portion of the game like a traditional demo; it actually tells an original story featuring a younger version of the game’s hero Noctis, who goes on a size-shifting a adventure with his adorable companion Carbuncle. If you need more to play, Square Enix is working on a mobile spin-off called Justice Monsters Five, which is a free-to-play pinball game starring the main characters from Final Fantasy XV. That launches soon on iOS and Android, but that’s not all they’ve got coming. A full-length CGI animated movie called Kingsglaive Final Fantasy XV is coming to home video platforms later this year. It takes place before the events of the game, and features the vocal talents of Sean Bean and Lena Headey from Game of Thrones, and Aaron Paul from Breaking Bad. Finally, if you like traditional, hand-drawn animation, Square Enix is also producing an episodic anime series called Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV, exploring the relationships between the game’s characters. The first episode is available now, and you can watch it by clicking the link on your screen or in the description below.
And now for you daily public service announcement from the Mushroom Kingdom: Nintendo’s first smartphone app has arrived. Miitomo is now available to download on iOS and Android devices in North America. It’s basically a social media app that let’s you interact with your friends using your Mii character, and there are in-app purchases that unlock new in-game items. You can also earn points that sync up with your My Nintendo account, allowing you to buy and get discounts on 3DS and Wii U games from the eShop. Miitomo isn’t just a social app, though; there’s at least one built-in mini-game right now, with plenty of room for Nintendo to introduce more in future updates. The company also plans to release at least two more smartphone apps before the end of the year, promising that they’ll be more traditional games using their iconic characters. Hopefully we’ll get to learn more about those soon.
One of the biggest Microsoft game franchises is embracing PC gamers, but the biggest probably won’t. Turn 10 Studios creative director Dan Greenawalt has announced that, going forward, all upcoming games in the Forza franchise will be released on both the Xbox and PC. This follows the announcement of Forza Motorsport 6: Apex, a free-to-play version of the game that’s coming to the PC this Spring. Microsoft has been making a bigger push lately to integrate the Xbox One and Windows 10, with many of their first-party games available simultaneously on both platforms. It doesn’t look like all their games will be coming to the PC though. Speaking at Microsoft’s recent Build 2016 conference, Head of Xbox Phil Spencer hinted that the Halo games probably won’t be ported to computers. He didn’t rule it out completely, but says the Halo shooter games are built from the ground up with consoles in mind, so that’s where they work best. There have been several spin-offs developed for Windows platforms, and some of the earlier games in the main series were ported to the PC, although they weren’t as well received as the console versions. It’s safe to say that if you want to play Halo games for the time being, you’ll need to hold onto your Xbox.
Agent 47 is continuing his deadly endeavors next month. IO Interactive has announced that the second episode of the new Hitman game will take out the PC, PS4, and Xbox One on April 26. The new missions will see Agent 47 travel to the fictional Italian coastal town of Sapienza, where you can be stealthy and hide amongst the tourists while you’re eliminating your targets… unless you just want to be blunt and kill everything in your path. Your call. The third episode of Hitman is slated to arrive in May, with six episodes in total coming before it’s all over. If you want to wait, a complete edition featuring everything is scheduled for January 2017. I got the chance to interview IO interactive CEO Hannes Seifert about the game before its release. If you want to watch that, you know what to do.


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Hitman Episode Two, Sapienza, will release on April 26, which is slightly later than people were probably expecting after the first episode's...


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I don't think it's possible for me to wait for the physical release. I'm downloading this later. I need something new to play, and I love the series.
 
AnneFan said:
I don't think it's possible for me to wait for the physical release. I'm downloading this later. I need something new to play, and I love the series.
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Waiting isn't worth it if ur a fan of this series at all. Plus you'll miss the elusive targets which could be one of the greatest additions to the series yet.
 


Industry
Square Enix announces PAX East 2016 lineup, events
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Star Ocean 5, I Am Setsuna, and more playable.

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Square Enix has announced its lineup of titles and events coming to the Penny Arcade Expo in Boston from April 22 to 24.
The company’s playable lineup includes Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness, I Am Setsuna, a virtual reality edition of Hitman GO, and more.
Get the full list of titles and activities below.
Lineup

  • Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward – Face off against one of the new bosses in Final Fantasy XIV: Heavensward, “Sephirot,” in the Primal Battle Challenge and win an exclusive “I Beat Sephirot” T-shirt. Attendees will also be able to get a free Dragoon hat at the booth. With over five million registered accounts globally, Heavensward expands the critically-acclaimed MMO Final Fantasy XIV with a an all-new storyline surrounding the city of Ishgard and the Dragonsong War, a brand new race, new jobs and more.
  • Hitman – Hitman is the sixth game in the blockbuster series and is the culmination of a journey started by Io-Interactive more than 17 years ago. It builds on the critically acclaimed and commercially successful foundation of games like Hitman 2: Silent Assassin, Hitman: Blood Money, and the recent Hitman: Absolution.
  • Hitman GO: VR Edition – Hitman GO is a turn-based strategy game where you will strategically navigate fixed spaces on a grid to avoid enemies, infiltrate well-guarded locations and take out your target on beautifully rendered diorama-style set pieces. You really have to think about each move and all the Hitman tools of the trade you would expect are included; disguises distractions, sniper rifles and even 47’s iconic Silverballers. Developed by Square Enix Montreal, Hitman GO is set to arrive soon on Gear VR and Oculus Rift. This new adaptation offers a completely new take on the award-winning title, allowing for immersive interaction, while leveraging the attention to detail and craftsmanship of Hitman GO’s gorgeous dioramas.
  • Hitman: Sniper ‘Death Valley Challenge Mode’ – Hitman: Sniper is a competitive sniper game for iOS and Android with numerous missions full of creative opportunities to manipulate guards, the environment, and targets to complete the hit. Take on the role of Agent 47 and scope in on your marks using skill, subtlety, smarts and subterfuge to complete your contracts. Spend your hard earned blood money on a wealth of powerful rifles and authentic, game-changing upgrades. Engage your friends in leaderboard driven challenges and prove you have what it takes to be the deadliest marksman around. The Death Valley Challenge Mode will push players to master a completely new environment with a fast-paced, nerve-wracking, wave-based, zombie survival game mode that will challenge their mechanical skills and reactivity.
  • I Am Setsuna – the story of Setsuna and her sorrowful story portrayed through beautiful art design. This title is also the debut title from Tokyo RPG Factory, which aims to develop RPG’s by taking inspiration from the masterpieces of yesteryear with the latest technology.
  • Just Cause 3 ‘Sky Fortress’ DLC – The Mediterranean republic of Medici is suffering under the brutal control of General Di Ravello, a dictator with an insatiable appetite for power. Enter Rico Rodriguez, a man on a mission to destroy the General’s hold on power by any means necessary. With over 400 square miles of complete freedom from sky to seabed and a huge arsenal of weaponry, gadgets and vehicles, prepare to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways you can imagine. ‘Sky Fortress’ contains a brand new set of missions that introduce a new threat – a huge and terrifying Sky Fortress and an army of deadly robotic drones.
  • Kingdom Hearts: Unchained χ (read as Unchained “Key”) – the first game in the series to come to iOS and Android devices that unlocks a new story connected to Kingdom Hearts III.
  • MXGP 2 – MXGP 2 is the evolution of the previous Milestone Motocross title MXGP – The official motocross videogame. The game is based on 2015 FIM Motocross World Championship license. Built with motocross authenticity from licensed motorcycles, real riders and tracks, MXGP 2 brings the excitement of challenging other riders while embracing a fast, powerful motorcycle on mud-forged hills. Players take on circuits in a quest to grab hold of the world title at the Netherlands MXGP. The game includes both online and offline modes, vehicle and rider customization and indoor arena events.
  • Platinum Demo – Final Fantasy XV – a demo that offers a glimpse into the final game as it whisks players away to a fragmented dreamscape of Noctis as a child. This storyline is unique to the demo and will not be available in the final version of the main game. Players who complete the demo will unlock the ability to name the Carbuncle summon and have it appear in the full game at launch.
  • Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO – Sébastien Loeb Rally EVO is a realistic off-road racing game that features more than 180 miles of accurately reproduced tracks, including the exclusive Pike Peak International Hill Climb, across eight different Rallies, five Rallycross circuits and 64 special stages. Players can drive over 58 cars from 16 different manufacturers, from the past until present, and customize and create the perfect match of aesthetics and racing performance.
  • Star Ocean: Integrity and Faithlessness – the sci-fi fantasy space saga set to launch on June 28.
Panels
Meet the Cast of Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
April 22 – Albatross Theater from 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Greg Miller hosts Elias Toufexis, Victoria Sanchez and Chimwemwe Miller, the actors who respectively play Adam Jensen, Alex Vega and Elias Chikane in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided. They will share insight into their characters’ personalities and relationships, as well as their experience working on a game with a rich story and setting such as Deus Ex. You will also have the opportunity to ask them your questions about their work on the game and their careers as actors!
Panelists: Greg Miller (Moderator), Elias Toufexis (Actor – Adam Jensen), Victoria Sanchez (Actress – Alejandra Vega), Chimwemwe Miller (Actor – Elias Chikane)
Lara Croft: The Undisputed Queen of Gaming
April 22 – Albatross Theater from 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Tomb Raider embodies the spirit of discovery, the thrill of the unknown, and the promise of adventure. At its heart is Lara Croft, a force within the gaming industry who has made an indelible mark on virtually every facet of entertainment, and reaches millions of people around the world. In short, Lara Croft has been a cultural icon for 20 years. Join Crystal Dynamics and special guests to explore Lara’s impact on gaming, and how she continues to break down barriers within the industry.
Panelists: Greg Miller (Moderator), Alexa Ray Corriea (Gamespot), Meagan Marie (Crystal Dynamics), Nathan McCree (Core Design), Kam Yu (Crystal Dynamics), Jason Botta (Crystal Dynamics)
Following the panel, Crystal Dynamics will be hosting a cosplay gathering. The gathering will take place from 4:30 – 5:30 PM, and those who attend in costume will receive special #TombRaider20 swag and professional photos. All Lara iterations – classic or current – as well as other characters from the franchise history are welcome to attend. More information can be found here.
Looking Heavensward
April 23 – Albatross Theater from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Live Stream: Twitch
Join Final Fantasy XIV producer/director Naoki Yoshida and lore team representative Michael-Christopher Koji Fox as they answer questions live about the game’s first expansion pack – Heavensward. Perhaps some of your intriguing questions may lead to Yoshida letting something slip before the PR team has a chance to stop him! Panelists will include Naoki Yoshida, Michael-Christopher Koji Fox and Square Enix Assistant Director of Community, Matt Hilton.
Hitman: You Know His Number
April 23 – Albatross Theater from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Io Interactive will take you on a grand tour through the now live world of assassination. What happens in between episodes? What is the idea behind ‘Elusive Targets’ and many other online components? How to craft an enticing story arc over several seasons? Rest assured fellow agents, all those questions will be answered. You can also expect many little surprises, like a live visit to Episode 2’s sunny coastal town Sapienza and other sneak peeks.
Panelists: Greg Miller (Moderator), Torben Ellert, Michael Voigt, Sven Liebold
Additionally, Greg Miller and Kinda Funny will have a community meetup sponsored by Hitman from 8:00 p.m. – 1:30 a.m., April 23 at Coppersmith (40 W. 3rd, Boston, MA).
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Oh the new map is so good. Easily the most detailed and intricate Hitman level of all time. Soooo many options.
 
Even though I'm not a fan of the format they are using for this game, that latest map looks absolutely salivating so I'm going to take the dive and buy the Full Experience. It's also on sale for Playstation Plus members so that's also nifty.
 
I'm so tempted to try this out, but yeah, the format is what's mostly keeping me away.

Also, has anyone who played the Beta noticed that it's still available to play, at least on PSN.
 
Does this have many alternate skins?

Do you need PS Plus to play? I think I read its always online. Will it nor run at all if you arent able to connect to the internet?
 
Havok83 said:
Does this have many alternate skins?

Do you need PS Plus to play? I think I read its always online. Will it nor run at all if you aren't able to connect to the internet?
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I'm not sure if you need to be online to play the real game, but I'm playing the Beta now and it said it was unable to connect but gave me the option to play offline.

I think the online stuff is for leaderboards and contracts. But I'm not sure if it blocks you out completely if you don't have Plus.
 
SpideyVille said:
I'm not sure if you need to be online to play the real game, but I'm playing the Beta now and it said it was unable to connect but gave me the option to play offline.

I think the online stuff is for leaderboards and contracts. But I'm not sure if it blocks you out completely if you don't have Plus.
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what do you mean beta? That ended 2 months ago. What you are playing should be the real game
 
Havok83 said:
what do you mean beta? That ended 2 months ago. What you are playing should be the real game
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Nope, for some reason I still have the Beta. I had deleted it but checked my Library and it's still there, and still playable. I just re-downloaded it and it lets me play through the training missions, as long as I do it offline.
 
Havok83 said:
Does this have many alternate skins?

Do you need PS Plus to play? I think I read its always online. Will it nor run at all if you arent able to connect to the internet?
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Yea, if u count 47's level specific attire, it's got 3 alt outfits at the moment(4 if u count the preorder Requiem suit). The suit from Absolution and the suit from Blood Money are coming but that will require an Internet connection as they'll be locked behind the elusive target contracts.

Yea u can play the game in offline mode, u just lose access to the contracts mode or other "live" modes.

As for ps plus being required, that I don't know.
 
SpideyVille said:
I'm so tempted to try this out, but yeah, the format is what's mostly keeping me away.

Also, has anyone who played the Beta noticed that it's still available to play, at least on PSN.
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IDK, I think the episode format is starting to look like a good idea. By piecing out the levels you end up learning them far better than you ever did in the old games. One because, well u only have so few to choose from, but 2 is because each level is so f'ing replayable, more so than any previous Hitman before it. I think if all the levels were out, people wouldn't spend enough time learning each level before moving on. Knowing these maps will also be a huuuuge factor once the Elusive Targets comes out and those are another reason why waiting will have u missing out.

So far the only drawback of the episodic release is that the story is suffering a bit. U get so little story in each level then u have to wait a month to get more.
 
ProjectPat2280 said:
IDK, I think the episode format is starting to look like a good idea. By piecing out the levels you end up learning them far better than you ever did in the old games. One because, well u only have so few to choose from, but 2 is because each level is so f'ing replayable, more so than any previous Hitman before it. I think if all the levels were out, people wouldn't spend enough time learning each level before moving on. Knowing these maps will also be a huuuuge factor once the Elusive Targets comes out and those are another reason why waiting will have u missing out.

So far the only drawback of the episodic release is that the story is suffering a bit. U get so little story in each level then u have to wait a month to get more.
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Not going to lie, I ended up buying it because after doing some math, buying this at 10% with no tax is just as much as buying it at Best Buy with 20% off plus tax, so I got a PSN card from Best Buy, got my points and bought the full experience.

It really is fun. I've only played Absolution, so this feels a little easy when only select people recognize you wearing the same clothing, as opposed to Absolution where you had to hide from everyone who had the same outfit. I'm also not a fan of the large load times in between missions and deaths/failure, and I locked the framerate just to keep it stable.

But aside from that, it's pretty cool. I only played the first mission, and I got up to level 6 on my first go, so I'm very anxious to get full mastery on the mission. You're right about the story, it does suck, but I'm starting to wonder if I'd be happier playing all the missions at once, or if focusing on one and the many opportunities is better. MY big issue with stealth games like this is that realistically, they're very small and short areas that only take 20-45 minutes to complete because you're waiting for people to move into position. But these levels are like tiny open worlds with a lot of variety, and even though this sounds like a bad thing, it's very easy to get lost in the area and not know which way to go. But then again, once you master it, you'll know exactly how to plan your approach and that can make you feel like a true badass assassin.
 
Ive been tempting to get this but the episodic nature i a turnoff and I dont want to support something like this bc I dont want it to become commonplace. I dont care that its digital as Im preferring digital games in the longrun now. I might pick it up maybe in the fall when it gets closer to completion if theres a good sale (maybe BF?) and Im not too swamped with other stuff
 
Havok83 said:
Ive been tempting to get this but the episodic nature i a turnoff and I dont want to support something like this bc I dont want it to become commonplace. I dont care that its digital as Im preferring digital games in the longrun now. I might pick it up maybe in the fall when it gets closer to completion if theres a good sale (maybe BF?) and Im not too swamped with other stuff
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I have a feeling it's going to happen more regardless. I mean, Telltale has been doing it for quite some time, and Square Enix has already said that the FF7 remake will be broken down. It does suck, but I wouldn't mind if this lead to faster production for new content. Although, with the way the initial setup was changed, and how the game doesn't run consistently, I can't help but feel like they are either behind schedule or have had to deal with many bugs.

But assuming all 6 levels are completed by September as promised, I wouldn't mind seeing some new missions pop up in 2017 in a "season 2" type of way. It could be better than waiting until 2018 or 2019 for a sequel.
 
SpideyVille said:
I have a feeling it's going to happen more regardless. I mean, Telltale has been doing it for quite some time, and Square Enix has already said that the FF7 remake will be broken down. It does suck, but I wouldn't mind if this lead to faster production for new content. Although, with the way the initial setup was changed, and how the game doesn't run consistently, I can't help but feel like they are either behind schedule or have had to deal with many bugs.

But assuming all 6 levels are completed by September as promised, I wouldn't mind seeing some new missions pop up in 2017 in a "season 2" type of way. It could be better than waiting until 2018 or 2019 for a sequel.
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to me those dont really compare. Thats been TTG's business model for years, long before people paid attention to the with TWD. Besides those are much smaller $20/25 games. Its not the same as taking a $60 retail one and releasing one level at a time.

FF7 isnt going to be handled like this either. They said they are releasing full sized games and likened it to the FFXIII saga. Of course people jumped on their initial statement and thought it would be episodic like TTG (which wouldnt have made sense)

As far as your point about it leading to faster production; it actually doesnt. Gamers get it into their hands faster but what you are getting is a slice. Development time shouldnt really be shorter. It may end up being longer if they let feedback influence things and they decide to change things up in later releases (which i guess could be a good thing). I also think its probably slightly longer bc each individual release has to go through its own certification and QA'd as its own thing instead of that being handled at once

If all levels will be complete by September, then why is the physical version coming in January of next year? As far as a "season 2" that sounds like it just amounts to what would be considered standard DLC which is already common.
 
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SpideyVille said:
But assuming all 6 levels are completed by September as promised, I wouldn't mind seeing some new missions pop up in 2017 in a "season 2" type of way. It could be better than waiting until 2018 or 2019 for a sequel.
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As of now, that's exactly what they intend to do. This is Hitmans structure going forward. They've mentioned they already have plans for season 2 as the story they are telling now, will not be wrapped up in just this season. So yea, they already have an idea for Hitman going into next year.

Havok83 said:
If all levels will be complete by September, then why is the physical version coming in January of next year? As far as a "season 2" that sounds like it just amounts to what would be considered standard DLC which is already common.
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It's easy to assume that if the final mission launches in late Sept(which as of this moment they are on track for), then manufacturing would take about a month, putting them in to November-ish. Maybe they don't want to release the game during the holidays due to the crowded nature. It's also very possible the final mission won't be out in September. They're shooting for one mission a month, which they've hit so far, but things can change, problems arise etc
 
ProjectPat2280 said:
It's easy to assume that if the final mission launches in late Sept(which as of this moment they are on track for), then manufacturing would take about a month, putting them in to November-ish. Maybe they don't want to release the game during the holidays due to the crowded nature. It's also very possible the final mission won't be out in September. They're shooting for one mission a month, which they've hit so far, but things can change, problems arise etc
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Thanks. So it'll be done quicker than I expected. I thought it initially was going to wrap up around Nov/Dec. Yeah, hoping for a digital sale BF. It will be done by then
 
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