PlayStation VR, Xbox and PS4 Cross-Compatibility, Ark: Survival of the Fittest, CryEngine V

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Published on March 16, 2016 8:19:31 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XmeVkm93AM

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Hello and welcome to Lunch Break Gaming News. It’s March 16th, the day Babylon captured Jerusalem in 597 BC.

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PLAYSTATION VR WILL BE $399

PlayStation has announced their VR system will be sold for $399 and released in October 2016. The system relies on the PlayStation Camera which retails for around $50. Comparatively, the other leading virtual reality systems will be launching in just a few months, but range $200 to $400 higher in cost.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZ57Cl3Nq6o

POTENTIAL MICROSOFT AND SONY COLLABORATION
Microsoft recently reached out towards other platforms regarding potential cross-compatibility, which would allow gamers to play with their friends on other systems. Sony has responded favorably, but it’s unknown whether a deal is currently in the works. Rocket League became the first game on the Xbox to support cross-platform play with the PC, which was already supported by the PS4.

http://www.gamespot.com/articles/microsoft-wants-ps4-and-xbox-one-to-connect-online/1100-6435633/

ARK: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST
Ark: Survival of the Fittest has officially launched. A free Multiplayer Online Survival Arena, Ark: Survival of the Fittest has been developed with eSports in mind. A $50,000 monthly cash prize is designed to drum up interest and encourage the building of a solid community.

http://steamcommunity.com/games/407530/announcements/detail/870691318002256519

CRYENGINE V REVEALED
Finally, Crytek recently unveiled its new CRYENGINE V at GDC 2016, distributed under a “Pay What You Want” business model that will include a comprehensive asset store and support C#. This will put CryEngine in direct competition with both Unreal Engine and Unity.

http://www.crytek.com/news/crytek-unveils-all-new-cryengine-v-and-community-centered--pay-what-you-want--model

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SECOND HELPINGS OF THE NEWS
• The Division continues to sell incredibly quickly, becoming the fastest-selling new IP of all time according to Ubisoft. The Division has been shattering records in the past week.
• In the wake of Crytek’s announcement, Humble Bundle has released a CryEngine bundle which includes a variety of environment props.
• Tyranny’s announcement trailer has been released by Paradox Interactive, featuring Kyros, the Overlord.
• Eric Medalle, a creative design director for Pokemon Company International, was tragically killed in a freak accident in Seattle. Eric Medalle had worked for Pokemon since 2003 and had been a creative director with the company for the last six years. A campaign has been started to support his family.
• Stellaris, a new science-fiction strategy game by Paradox Interactive, also released a new trailer featuring in-game activity and an overview of the game’s plot.

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