Grand Theft Auto V’s first three days made $1 billion in revenue
Grant Theft Auto V has been my most anticipated video game of the year, and with good reason. After a five-year span since the last prime Grant Theft Auto game and with the current generation of consoles running on their last legs, GTA V was going to represent the final hurrah for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 era.
Needless to say, the game hasn’t disappointed both critically or commercially as the game currently has a Metacritic score of 97+ and generated over $800 million in revenue in its first 24 hours, shattering the previously set Day 1 record of $500 million made by 2012’s Call of Duty: Black Ops II.
It only took three days for Rockstar’s gaming opus to pass the $1 billion mark, shattering analysts’ expectations of the game surpassing the number in five months. Considering a PC version hasn’t been released yet, Grand Theft Auto V is guaranteed to still have a large amount of money coming in.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have a Juggalo lackey to patronize.
[via Destructoid]
Xbox One will be released on November 22 in North America
Microsoft's next generation gaming console, the Xbox One, has been given a launch date. On November 22nd, a week following the PlayStation 4's release, the Xbox One will be available in North America and 12 other markets. The console will retail for $499 and will include a controller, Kinect sensor, and headset.
November's gonna be a packed month for gamers. Which team are you on - Xbox One or PlayStation 4? WiiU owners need not apply.
[via Destructoid]
[Trailer] Grand Theft Auto V
The final, final, final official trailer for Rockstar's Grand Theft Auto V has been released. The trailer gives extra exposition on the film's narrative, which will follow the three primary protagonists as they build up their notoriety in Rockstar's pastiche of Los Angeles, San Andreas. With the size of GTA V's map reportedly larger than GTA IV's, San Andreas', and Red Dead Redemption's maps combined, the mayhem and destruction will be increased exponentially.
Grand Theft Auto V will be in stores in the middle of September. For those wondering about the full song listing following yesterday's news that Flying Lotus will DJ and curate his own show, we're waiting on the full track list before we post. However, from what I've heard, there's gonna be a radio station for everybody, even pop music fanatics. Stay tuned.
http://youtu.be/hvoD7ehZPcM
Flying Lotus will DJ his own Grand Theft Auto V radio station, FlyLo FM
Earlier today, Flying Lotus confirmed that he will be DJing and mixing a Grand Theft Auto V radio station, FlyLo FM. The radio station will feature songs produced by the artist himself, as well as Clams Casino, Dabyre, Aphex Twin, a new track from Tyler, the Creator, and more. The news comes after a purported leak when a portion of the game's soundtrack was revealed. Of course, that was an unofficial leak that has been taken down from the major gaming outlets. Once the soundtrack is officially revealed, we'll have a full listing here on Ruby Hornet.
Flying Lotus feat. Niki Randa - "Getting There"
Clams Casino - "Crystals"
Flying Lotus - "Crosswerved"
Flying Lotus - "Be Spin"
Flying Lotus - "See Thru to U"
Flying Lotus - "The Diddler"
Flying Lotus - "Computer Face Rmx"
Hudson Mohawke - "100hm"
Flying Lotus feat. Niki Randa - "The Kill"
Tyler, the Creator - "Garbage"
Outkast - "Elevators (Me & You)"
Captain Murphy - "Evil Grin"
Flying Lotus - "Catapult Man"
Dabrye - "Encoded Flow"
Machinedrum - "She Died There"
DJ Rashad - "It's Wack"
Thundercat - "Oh Sheit It's X"
Flying Lotus - "Stonecutters"
Shadow Child - "23"
Kingdom - "Stalker Ha"
Aphex Twin - "Windowlicker"
[via Pitchfork]
[Video] Nintendo announces 2DS, a portable alternative to the 3DS
Earlier today, Nintendo announced the Nintendo 2DS, an alternative to the current 3DS. For $129, consumers can purchase what is essentially an un-foldable 3DS with all of the same tech specs minus the 3D component. Considering that the 2DS is a "handheld," its bulky size kind of doesn't help the portability factor of the system. However, Nintendo's known for milking the cash cow, and with the 3DS being the best-selling handheld on the market right now, it makes sense for them to offer an alternative to the 3DS, especially if the "3D gimmick" has been seen as nothing more than an optional component.
The Nintendo 2DS will be in stores this October across North America.
http://youtu.be/sAExBTWIp3M
[via Destructoid]
Microsoft Points have finally been phased out
It took Microsoft's entire existence in gaming, but they're finally getting with the times. The absurd, moon money system of "Microsoft Points" has been abolished, replaced by a common sense move to use direct dollar amounts for purchases on Xbox Live. Previously, the currency system utilized MS Points, which is well and good. However, MS Points didn't have a direct 1:1 exchange rate to USD. Instead, for example, 80 MS Points would be the equivalent of $1.00, creating a monopoly of Monopoly money in the gaming world.
Now, Xbox gamers can finally purchase games, DLC, etc. directly with proper dollar amounts instead of exchanging them into a fake currency. It almost took a decade, but the problem is finally being resolved. Now, all of you Scrooge McDucks who have hoarded MS Points can still keep your money bags of moon bucks for future purchases as the Xbox One is prepared for release this fall.
[via Destructoid]
Latest gameplay trailer for FIFA 14
A new gameplay trailer for FIFA 14 was released recently. Narrated by Captain Picard himself, Patrick Stewart, the new trailer showcases some of the next-gen graphics and a new engine for the popular EA Sports football (soccer) game. We all know that the sport itself isn't exactly popular here in the States, but it's the game all across the world, especially in Europe. Microsoft understands this, and have recently announced that every European Xbox One pre-order will come with a free copy of FIFA 14. Also announced during Microsoft's brief Gamescom conference is an Xbox-exclusive FIFA 14 mode, "Ultimate Team Legends," which will allow gamers to create their own custom teams consisting of some of the sport's top players of all time.
FIFA 14 will be released on September 24th in North America with a September 26th release in other regions for those of you who like their sports hands-free.
http://youtu.be/ZVx7vqtzACE
PlayStation 4 will be released on November 15 in North America, PS3 + PS Vita prices dropped to $199
At Sony's Gamescom press conference earlier, they officially announced the PlayStation 4's release date is set for November 15 in North America. This should come as good news for gamers who pre-ordered their PS4s immediately after Sony's E3 conference in which they set the console's price for $399. While an official release date for the next generation gaming console is well and good, Sony also had a few more tricks up their sleeves.
Their current console, the PS3, has received a price drop to $199 in North America for its 12GB model. Of course, storage is expandable if you invest in an external hard drive. The company's portable gaming system, the PS Vita, has also had its price dropped to $199 for both of its 3G/WiFi and WiFi-only variants. As you may remember, the PS Vita is being touted for its compatibility with the upcoming PS4, so it's a no-brainer that Sony would announce a price cut for the system.
With both a price and date set, will you be purchasing a PlayStation 4?
[via Destructoid]