Warp Zoned Presents
Author: John Scalzo
Animal Crossing: New Horizons inspired a new Switch design set to launch on March 13
Nintendo is getting ready to launch Animal Crossing: New Horizons for the Switch on March 20, but the game’s islandbound stars have also inspired a brand new design for the hybrid console, which will available in stores a week before on March 13.
Unfortunately, the Special Edition Switch package (which’ll be priced at $299.99) won’t contain a copy of Animal Crossing: New Horizons, but it will include a pair of pastel Joy-Con controllers, a dock featuring Tom Nook (and his Nooklings), and a animal-speckled system. Animal Crossing-themed Carrying Cases designed to fit the Switch and the Switch Lite will also be available on the same day.
You can get a sneak peek of the special edition Switch console inspired by Animal Crossing: New Horizons after the break. (more…)
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Madden NFL 20’s Super Bowl LIV simulation picks the Chiefs over the 49ers
EA Sports’s famed Super Bowl Simulation has fallen on hard times lately, botching the predicted winner of both Super Bowl LIII and Super Bowl LII. Will things improve for Super Bowl LIV? Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs sure hope so.
Simulating the “Big Game” in Madden NFL 20, EA Sports is predicting that Mahomes will win the Super Bowl MVP trophy as the Chiefs squeak past the San Francisco 49ers with a 35–31 victory. And as they’ve done several times in the past, the publisher is predicting that this Super Bowl’s outcome will hinge on some last-second heroics:
In the first quarter, the 49ers come out strong, confident and ready to win, scoring the game’s opening touchdown on a 16-yard run from new running back sensation Raheem Mostert and then Robbie Gould hammers a 41-yard field goal. The Chiefs got off to their usual slow start in the first quarter, with no points on the board.
In the second quarter, the Chiefs come alive unleashing their most powerful weapon – the unstoppable Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes throws two touchdown passes to Tyreek Hill and Damien Williams to grab the lead for the Chiefs. However, the 49ers refuse to back down and score a late second quarter touchdown – with a 26-yard pass from Jimmy Garoppolo, to end the half with a 17-14 lead.
Mahomes and the Chiefs refuse to remain silent in the second half, with Damien Williams and Travis Kelce scoring another pair of touchdowns. George Kittle nabs a touchdown for the 49ers, keeping things close in the third quarter – proving no one is safe in this game. The Chiefs lead entering the final quarter, 28-24, but Garoppolo comes in hot throwing another touchdown pass to Raheem Mostert – bringing the score to 31-28.
Not ready to accept defeat, Mahomes drives the Chiefs down the field late in the quarter, pushing the 49ers defense back. Finding Watkins open in the end-zone, Mahomes throws an 18-yard touchdown pass to take a 35-31 lead, seconds before time is up. The Kansas City Chiefs take home the title of Super Bowl LIV champions.
Tune in to Super Bowl LIV this Sunday, February 2, to find out if Madden NFL 20 is able to put an end to the long-running franchise’s recent prediction problems.
Posted in News, PC, PS4, Xbox One
Tagged Madden NFL 20
The Behemoth will “eventually” bring Alien Hominid Invasion to PC and consoles
After bringing Castle Crashers to the PS4 and Switch in 2019, The Behemoth is finally ready to announce their next project… and it’s a sequel to their very first game. The developer revealed that “Game 5” is actually Alien Hominid Invasion, and they promised that it’ll “eventually” make its way to PC and consoles. It’s too early to know for sure, but that “eventually” might mean we’re in for a bit of a wait.
In the meantime, The Behemoth will bring a playable demo of Alien Hominid Invasion to this year’s PAX East and EGX Rezzed events. New details will be announced at PAX East, but for now, the developer wants fans to anticipate a “drastically different” Alien Hominid experience:
Alien Hominid Invasion will stand alone as a new title in The Behemoth’s catalogue. Gameplay, progression, and mechanics have all been reworked and are drastically different from those present in the original Alien Hominid HD. Alien Hominid Invasion will also include unique weapons, character customization, non-linear levels, and more.
A short Announcement Trailer for Alien Hominid Invasion has been embedded above.
Posted in News, PC
Tagged Alien Hominid Invasion, PAX East 2020
The Outer Worlds will venture forth to the Switch on March 6
Obsidian has announced that The Outer Worlds will make its way to the Nintendo Switch on March 6. They shared the good news with their fans earlier today with a new post on their official website:
Greetings employees of Halcyon,
We are excited to share with you that a new wave of colonist are preparing to join us in the Halcyon Colony soon, as The Outer Worlds is coming to Nintendo Switch on March 6.Whether you choose to zap foes with your shrink ray or charm them with smooth-talking abilities, we know you will make The Board proud. And the fact that you will be able to complete your tasks anywhere you go with the Nintendo Switch is something that makes The Board happy.
The Outer Worlds will be available on the Switch exclusively through the Nintendo eShop (though a Retail Edition packed with a download code will also be available).
Posted in News, Switch
Tagged The Outer Worlds
Dark Horse will publish The Art of The Last of Us Part II this June
Dark Horse Books will peek behind-the-scenes at one of this year’s most-anticipated games with their next artbook… Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us Part II.
The game will make its PS4 debut on May 29, but fans will have to wait until June to dip into The Art of The Last of Us Part II. Spanning 200 pages, the book will be available as a Standard Edition ($39.99) and a limited Deluxe Edition ($89.99), though both will contain “an exhaustive collection of original art” and “intimate creator commentary” about the game’s design:
Follow Ellie’s profound and harrowing journey of vengeance through an exhaustive collection of original art and intimate creator commentary in this deluxe full-color hardcover volume: The Art of The Last of Us Part II.
Created in collaboration between Dark Horse Books and the developers at Naughty Dog, The Art of The Last of Us Part II offers extensive insights into the making of the long-awaited sequel to the award-winning The Last of Us. The Deluxe Edition also features an exclusive cover and slipcase, as well as a gallery-quality lithograph.
The Art of The Last of Us Part II will be available in bookstores on June 16.
Posted in Etcetera, News, PS4
Tagged The Last of Us Part II
Celebrate the Lunar New Year this weekend with Tetris 99’s next Maximus Cup
The Lunar New Year began on January 25, but Tetris 99 players should get ready to celebrate this weekend as Nintendo has announced that the 11th Maximus Cup event will begin bright and early on Friday, January 31, at 2:00 AM (Eastern Time).
Tetris 99 players who participate in this Maximus Cup event will be competing in a “Point Stacking Challenge,” and the 999 players with the most Event Points will receive 999 Gold Points (about $10) to spend in the Nintendo eShop.
As usual, Event Points will be distributed on a sliding scale. 100 Points will go to the 1st Place finisher in each match, with 50 Points for 2nd, 30 Points for 3rd, 20 Points for 4th–10th, 15 Points for 11th–30th, 10 Points for 31st–50th, 5 Points for 51st–90th, and 1 Point for 91st-99th.
This weekend’s Maximus Cup event will conclude in the wee morning hours of Tuesday, February 4, at 2:00 AM (Eastern Time). Good luck to everyone planning to participate!
Warner Bros. releases first trailer for Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge
Warner Bros. Animation gave us our first look at Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge earlier today when they shared a brand new trailer with IGN.
Scorpion’s Revenge will focus on Scorpion’s quest for revenge against Sub-Zero, including his first meeting with Quan Chi, and his entrance in the Mortal Kombat tournament. But the R-rated film will also follow the heroes of Earthrealm as they do battle with Shang Tsung and Goro in an animated retelling of the first game:
Based on the worldwide hit game created by Ed Boon & John Tobias, Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge spotlights the once-in-a-generation tournament between the champions of Outworld and Earthrealm – a competition that will ultimately determine the fate of Earth and all its citizens. Lord Raiden, protector of Earthrealm, must gather the greatest fighters of his realm to defend it from the evil Shang Tsung in the battle to end all battles – Mortal Kombat!
Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenge will be available to purchase on Blu-ray and through video-on-demand platforms this Spring.
Zach Gage’s SpellTower+ will be available for iOS devices this week
If you owned a smartphone in 2011, you almost surely played a few rounds of Zach Gage’s SpellTower, a ridiculously-popular word game that took inspiration from both Tetris and Boggle. But now it’s nine years later, and if you’re still playing SpellTower, you’ll be happy to know that the developer is launching a sequel this week.
SpellTower+ will be available as a free download through the iOS App Store this Thursday, January 30, and it’ll include five brand new game modes:
Pick your words wisely! As you play, more tiles rise from the bottom of the screen! It’ll take all of your lexicological wits, and tactical know-how to keep your columns down. If any letters make it to the top row, it’s game over.
Classic modes Daily Tower, Tower, Puzzle, Rush, and Zen are all back and packed with brand new BONUS TILES that double (or more!) word values.
Joining them is the brand new Search Mode, plus ExPuzzle, Double Puzzle, Bubble Puzzle, and Blitz Mode!
The success of the original SpellTower meant a lot to Gage, and he shared some of his thoughts about the massive response to the game on Apple.com.
Posted in Mobile, News
Tagged SpellTower