Oct / 2024
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Just Cause 3 Gold Edition Announced – All Released DLC Included
Just Cause 3 is getting a special Gold Edition coming out very soon for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC platforms. It contains all the released DLC content and expansions that came to the title over the past few months. While no reports were stated regarding possible performance fixes on PS4/Xbox One, it is nice to see the game get a new release as it indicates the original run of the title was successful.
Source: NeoGaf
Unreal Engine: 4.15 Update Release for Nintendo Switch Support
Nintendo is releasing the Nintendo Switch soon and one of it’s more promising features is support for modern development engines. One such engine includes Unreal Engine 4, which is powering many titles coming to the system. To help further the support of the engine, a recent build of UE4 released specifying Switch support.
Epic Games has released a new update for its Unreal Engine, which adds official support for Nintendo’s upcoming Switch console. While the Japanese gamemaker has been working with the popular developmental engine for some time now, this patch makes things official, and means that we should see a number of UE4 games on the Switch in the future.
One of the biggest problems with Nintendo’s Wii U console was its lack of third-party support, so getting a popular engine like Unreal Engine working well on the next-gen system is a smart move. It also comes at a time when Japanese developers appear to be catching up with the West in learning how to best utilize the Unreal Engine, so it is expected to see much greater adoption among Eastern studios.
This is a big deal and the update being public versions of UE4 can ensure more support for Switch will be happening.
Source: Digital Trends
Why Yakuza 0 is a Masterclass in Managing Tone – Writing on Games
(No major plot spoilers in this video. Some substories are mentioned.)
Yakuza 0 is a wildly dissonant experience, swinging violently between super-serious gangster intrigue, slapstick violence and over-the-top melodrama. It’s the absolute best. In this episode of Writing on Games, I analyse why embracing this dissonance allows the game to tell more human stories.
Game Informer Exclusive: Zelda Breath of the Wild – New Gameplay Releases
Game Informer was able to spend some time with The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild recently and shared gameplay with their time with the game. This includes extensive footage of Link exploring snow-covered landscapes; locations haven’t seen outside of small shots during trailers. Unlike past games, Link has a clothing mechanic, where specific outfits determine resistance to weather. So if you are wearing heavy metal armor you might attract lightning for example. When in cold locations, Link needs to be warm otherwise he loses health.
Seeing this mechanic in action via Game Informer gameplay clip is really cool and we will see more of this shown of when we get closer to the games March 3rd release on the Wii U & Nintendo Switch.
Remembering ‘Mr. Sprinkles’ – A Dark Comedy from the Minds Behind Rick & Morty
Animation is a powerful medium that can be used to tell all kinds of stories. You can make laugh through sharp comedy, tell powerful stories that can move someone, and just do something completely nuts that is unique. Rick & Morty creators Justin Roiland and Dan Harmon had a number of projects completed before that series was unleashed on Adult Swim.
One such series was called ‘Mr. Sprinkles’. Telling a story of a Cat in the Hat styled creature, we go on a moving story that in many cases feels like the preface too what we got in Rick & Morty. Mr. Sprinkles starts out as a darker parody of Dr. Seuss stories with it’s wacky characters but sets out to tell a profound narrative.
Growing over the course of this short series, Mr. Sprinkles adjusts to a changing world around him and realizes how vile it can be sometimes. Similar to Rick and Morty, it’s not afraid to go in bleak directions but the humor is on-point, making watching the series enjoyable. The ending is powerful, telling viewers a message that will stick with them long after the show is over. I highly recommend you watch the series as it does a number of things right. Specifically if you love Rick & Morty, this show is important to watch; many elements present here in terms of writing and tone mirror what we saw with later works from Justin and Dan.
Digital Foundry – PS4 Boost Mode Tested
We reported on a few games running with PS4 Boost Mode enabled but the tech team at Digital Foundry got around to discussing this new feature for the PS4 Pro. How does it work and just how fast is it for various games? Digital Foundry finds out through the above video!
Go here for more tests including The Witcher 3, Bloodborne, the Souls games and Arkham Knight: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLFat…
John sits down with the new Boost Mode feature included in the beta version of the PS4 4.50 firmware update. How does this feature take advantage of PS4 Pro and what does it mean for unpatched games? We explore all this and more within.
It’s great to see PS4 Pro getting further support though this mode and if you own the console, I highly recommend you watch Digital Foundry’s content for more updates on the console and it’s software.
Gaming Deals: Transistor on Sale via GOG for $4.99 (Cheap Ass Gamer)
The PS4 and PC gem Transistor released in the past to critical acclaim and if you want to check it out, now is a great time if you own a PC. Good Old Games (GOG) currently (as of this writing) has the game on sale for $4.99. It is a non-Steam title, meaning you don’t need Steam running to play the game.
Hob (PS4/PC) – Mood Trailer
Hob impressed many when it was showed off in the past, offering gameplay/design invoking memories of adventure games of the past. A new trailer released showing off the game world, the quality art work of the title and some bits of gameplay.
The mysterious world of Hob invites you to explore its lush landscapes, abandoned ruins, and brooding mechanical dungeons. Headphones recommended for the full journey. See more at http://hobgame.com.
Hob is releasing sometime in 2017 on the PlayStation 4 and PC platforms, so we will report more on the title as further information releases.
Nicalis Possibly Hints a Physical Switch Release for ‘Cave Story’
Cave Story is one of the more iconic indie games out there. Having charming NES-esc graphics, quality chip-tune music and gameplay mechanics the blend elements from the best games of that time period; Cave Story is an indie gem. 
News about it landing on the Nintendo Switch came out in recent weeks and publisher Nicalis released the tweet hinting at a possible retail version of Cave Story coming out on the Switch.
Bending of Issac is confirmed for a retail release on Switch, so other smaller productions getting retail runs could be a common occurrence on the Nintendo Switch. With programs like Limited Run Games having such success courting indie titles to get retail versions of their releases, we could start seeing a wave of indie retail releases for Switch versions of various games.
We will see what happens but as this story develops, expect 3WIREL to report on it. Stay tuned for further information.
Splatoon 2 – New Information from Famitsu Interview (GameXplain)
Splatoon 2 is a major release for the Nintendo Switch and many are excited to play the title Summer this year. With the news of a Global Testfire happening late March, information on Splatoon 2 is releasing. Famitsu had an interview with the developers behind the game, detailing lots of information. New Weapons, Gear and other details came out from the interview.
If you want to learn more, watch the above video from GameXplain that released recently on the subject matter. Highly recommend it, as they produce quality content.