Gaming News: Steam's Summer Sale Is Almost Over, Huge Encore Deals Up Now

Steam's Summer Sale is almost over, but you still have a chance to buy some of the online storefront's top sellers in its closing Encore Sale.

The Encore Sale, which started this morning and will run until Monday, 10:00 AM Pacific Time, collects all the top sellers from the past 10 days and offers them again at a deep discount.

The Encore Sale includes some of our previous picks of the day, including Transistor for $5, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel for $20, This War of Mine for $8, and many more. Overall, the Encore Sale includes almost 100 deals.

Some other standout offers include Wolfenstein: The Old Blood for $10, Project Cars for $30, and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes for $5.

Gaming News: PS4 Gets One of Vita's Best Games in September for $40

Tearaway Unfolded, the PlayStation 4 version of PlayStation Vita game Tearaway, will be out on September 8 in North America for $40.

Unfolded was announced last year, but today's announcement is the first we've heard of a release date, and it confirms that it won't be priced any higher than the original Vita version. This is an expanded and improved version of that game; it still features the novel construction-paper world of the game, and adds in new areas and some fairly extensive uses for the PS4's DualShock 4.

Those who preorder will be entitled to the Crafted Edition of the game, essentially a Day One version that includes a variety of bonus goodies. These include God of War andJourney costumes, custom decorations themed around various games (God of War,Infamous, The Last of Us, Killzone, The Order: 1886, No Man's Sky, Gravity Rush, andLemmings), and a soundtrack.

Tearaway may not be the only acclaimed Vita game coming to PS4--Gravity Rush is alsorumored to be on the way.

For more on Tearaway, check out our preview of Unfolded--which goes into detail on its impressive DualShock 4 functionality--and ourreview of the Vita original.

Gaming News: PS4's Ratchet & Clank Runs at 1080p/30fps, Is About 10-12 Hours Long

Following yesterday's information blowout on the upcoming Ratchet & Clank game for PlayStation 4, Sony has now confirmed resolution, frame rate, pricing, and other details for the gorgeous-looking game.

As you might have guessed, the new Ratchet & Clank runs at 1080p; frame rate is 30fps. These details were confirmed by developer Insomniac Games community lead James Stevenson.

"Our goal was to match or exceed the fidelity of CG animated movies," he said on the PlayStation Blog. "When we first started we realized that was actually possible with PS4. Pretty exciting."

The new Ratchet & Clank game for PS4 will launch in spring 2016 alongside a full-length animated movie based on the series. Both the game and the movie were previously expected to launch in 2015, but wererecently delayed. For more on the movie, check out its star-studded voice cast.

Stevenson also confirmed that, as suspected, the new Ratchet & Clank game will cost $40, not $60.

In addition, Stevenson clarified that the new Ratchet & Clank is "way bigger" than the most recent release,Into the Nexus for PlayStation 3, and should offer about 10-12 hours of gameplay. Of course, this is just an estimation, and Stevenson stresses that the game will also offer upgrades and trophies to unlock.

In addition to the much-improved visuals, Ratchet & Clank will feature new planets, bosses, and weapons, as well as a modernized control scheme. These weapons consist of both brand-new weapons and some returning from the Ratchet & Clank Futuregames, such as the Groovitron that forces nearby characters to dance. Also making a return here is the Bouncer weapon from Going Commando, but you'll need to preorder the game in order to get your hands on that.

Expect to hear much more about the game as we approach E3 next week.

Gaming News: Shadow Warrior 2 E3 Reveal Teased

Shadow Warrior 2 is in development, publisher Devolver Digital has confirmed.

A Facebook post on the Shadow Warrior page links to a website with the logo for the sequel. The post also asks "Who wants more Wang?," as a cheeky puerile reference to the first game's protagonist.

The post also confirms the sequel will once again be developed by Flying Wild Hog. The timing of the tease suggests the game will be more fully revealed at E3 2015.

In our Shadow Warrior review we awarded the game a 7/10.

"If you're going to remake a game known for its tacky humor, this is the way to do it," said our reviewer. "The crassness is here, but it's merely seasoning in a colorful old-school first-person shooter that allows excitement to build organically from the way its systems interact."

"If you saw Duke Nukem's 2011 appearance as a personal slight, you'll be glad to know that Lo Wang still stands tall and proud."

The game was also praised for its high-energy, colorful shooting action, great diversity of weapons, with lots of reasons to use them all, and robust upgrade system."

Gaming News: Before Mirror's Edge: Catalyst, a Comic Will Fill in the Backstory

Before the new Mirror's Edge launches, Electronic Arts will release a new six-issue comic series that explores the backstory of Faith, the protagonist of the original game and the upcoming Mirror's Edge: Catalyst.

Dark Horse Comics today announced the new limited series, titled Mirror's Edge: Exordium. Exordium refers to an introduction to something, and that's precisely what these comics will serve as for newcomers to the series. Readers will be provided with "special insight into the origin of Faith" in the comics as she transforms "from a careless young woman to the heroine who opens the eyes of the city."

The series is being created by a team of employees at DICE, the developer of the Battlefield and Mirror's Edge games. Narrative director Christofer Emgard will write the comics, while art will be handled by Mattias Haggstrom, Robert Sammelin, Henrik Sahlström, Erik Persson, and Emgard.

Dark Horse and EA had no further details on Exordium's contents to share, though we did get a look at the cover of the first issue, which you can see above. The 32-page Exordium #1 will go on sale on September 9 for $4.

DICE has emphasized that Catalyst is not a sequel to the original Mirror's Edge, though it's unclear what that distinction actually means for the game. Despite confirmation of its existence, we've still yet to see the game itself, though it's expected to be shown at E3 next week before its release in the first quarter of 2016.

Gaming News: Street Fighter 5 V-Trigger and V-Skill Mechanics Detailed, March Release Date Listed

Street Fighter V will be released in March 2016 and feature two new mechanics called V-Skill and V-Trigger.

Reporting information featured in UK film, game, and culture magazine Shortlist, fighting game websiteEventhubs has states "Street Fighter V will be released in March 2016 on PS4 and PC."

Although Capcom has not yet officially announced aStreet Fighter V release date, in its last earnings report it pointed to a broad "current fiscal year" period, which ends March 31, 2016.

This is the second time a spring 2016 release windowhas been indicated.

Continuing, the magazine explains new mechanics called "V-Trigger" and "V-Skill."

"[V-Trigger is] a special move unique to each character that can turn the tide of a fight," the magazine says. "And you'll need it. You can only unleash these after you've filled the V-Gauge, and you do that by taking damage."

Continuing, the publication breaks down another mechanic called "V-Skill," which is "a defensive move that can be used during the fight."

"Ryu's allows him to parry incoming attacks with ease. M. Bison's can reflect projectiles back at his opponent."

Two new stages, China and London's King's Cross train station, are also mentioned.

Street Fighter V was announced in December as a PS4 and PC exclusive. Capcom previously announced that it plans to run a public beta test that it claims will be the "largest and most ambitious online beta program in franchise history."

A date for the beta hasn't been shared, but we do know you can guarantee yourself access by pre-ordering the game.

Gaming News: Actually, Halo 5's Campaign Co-Op Does Require Xbox Live Gold

As it turns out, you will need to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription to play Halo 5: Guardians' online co-op, Microsoft clarified this afternoon, following aninitial report yesterday that said this would not be the case. That report was based on an interview that 343 Industries studio head Josh Holmes gave to Game Informer.

He now says in a statement that he got it wrong.

"I misspoke during the interview when stating that online co-op campaign would be supported with an Xbox Live Silver account," Holmes said. "Co-op campaign will require Xbox Live Gold to play."

Holmes went on to apologize to fans for the mistake and any confusion it caused. He also pointed out that Halo 5 will come with a 14-day Xbox Live Gold trial to allow Silver account members to try online co-op

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Halo 5 will not offer local split-screen co-op, meaning the only way to play with friends online

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We're expecting more Halo 5 news at E3 next week, including the first details on an "epic" multiplayer mode, but for now, check out some recent stories below.

• In Halo 5's Campaign, You'll Always Have Three Companions
• Halo 5 Sees Actor Nathan Fillion Return, This Time to Hunt Down Master Chief
• Halo 5 Getting 15+ Free Maps
• After Halo Collection Issues, All Future Halo Games Will Have Betas

Gaming Deals: $40 MLB 15, $42 Witcher 3, $350 Xbox One + Controller + 2 Games

Civilization V

Target is still selling the recently released Witcher 3 for $42 on both Xbox One and PS4.

Walmart has upgraded its best Xbox One offer, where you get the Halo Master Chief Collection Xbox One bundle with a free second controller or Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare for $349. Adding $10 more lets you get Battlefield Hardline in place of the controller/Advanced Warfare, while $20 more lets you pick either Witcher 3 or Mortal Kombat X. You also now get a free copy of Watch Dogs or, for $6 more, Need for Speed Rivals - Complete Edition.

GOG's DRM-free summer sale continues this week, offering new PC games and bundles every day. Current deals include a Walking Dead bundle for $14,The Wolf Among Us for $6, a Prince of Persia pack for $10, The Legend of Grimrock II for $6, and much more. By spending certain amounts over the course of the sale, you'll get free games: SimCity 2000 ($1), Stalker: Clear Sky ($20), and Xenonauts ($50).

Amazon summer sale on digital PC games and DLCalso rolls on. Current deals include Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance for $10, Doom 3: BFG Edition for $12,Civilization V: Complete Edition for $12.50, and the Mass Effect Trilogy for $9.

You can preorder Batman: Arkham Knight through Dell and receive a $15 gift card.

Below you'll find the rest of today's best deals divided by platform:

PlayStation 4

Walmart continues to sell the Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle with an extra controller or Battlefield Hardline for $399. Alternatively, you can add $10 to get The Witcher 3 or Mortal Kombat X in place of the controller/Hardline.

Amazon has the Last of Us Remastered PS4 bundle with a copy of Borderlands: The Handsome Collection for $400.

Groupon is selling the PS4 Last of Us Remastered bundle for $380.

You can get a digital copy of The Last of Us Remastered for $12 at eBay.

The PlayStation Store has a number of sales going on, including one on Square Enix games, one onBethesda games, and one for PlayStation Plus members only.

Other PS4 game deals:

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- $42 (Target)
• Mortal Kombat X -- $41 (Amazon) / $41 (Walmart)
• MLB 15: The Show -- $40 (Target)
• Final Fantasy XIV -- $10 (Amazon)
• Evolve -- $37 (Amazon)
• Bloodborne -- $43 (Amazon)
• Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition -- $35 (Amazon)
• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $49 (Amazon) / $50 (Best Buy)
• Dead or Alive 5: Last Round -- $33.41 (Amazon)
• Battlefield Hardline -- $42 (Amazon)
• Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin -- $42 (Amazon)
• Resident Evil: Revelations 2 -- $28 (Amazon)
• Tropico 5 -- $42 (Amazon)
• Far Cry 4 -- $30 (Target)
• Far Cry 4: Kyrat Edition -- $60 (Amazon)
• The Order: 1886 -- $40 (Amazon)
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD -- $43 (Amazon)
• LittleBigPlanet 3 -- $41 (Amazon)
• Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Best Buy)
• Grand Theft Auto V -- $50.66 (Amazon)
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare -- $33.47 (Amazon)
• Dying Light -- $40 (Amazon)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $39.58 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
• Alien: Isolation -- $24 (Amazon)
• Wolfenstein: The New Order -- $40 (Amazon)
• The Crew -- $30 (Amazon)
• Destiny -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Target)
• WWE 2K15 -- $38 (Amazon) / $38 (Target)
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor -- $30 (Amazon) / $26 (Target)
• Natural Doctrine -- $30 (Amazon)
• Infamous: Second Son -- $24 (Amazon)
• Watch Dogs -- $16 (Amazon)
• Assassin's Creed: Unity -- $22.50 (Amazon)
• Killzone: Shadow Fall -- $22 (Amazon)
• The Last of Us Remastered -- $16 (Amazon)
• NBA 2K15 -- $30.49 (Amazon)
• NHL 15 -- $28 (Amazon)
• The Evil Within -- $40 (Amazon)
• Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Amazon)
• Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $19 (Amazon)
• Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box Starter Pack -- $32 (Amazon)
• Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack -- $40 (Amazon)
• Call of Duty: Ghosts -- $19 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• Shadow Warrior -- $17 (Amazon)

The free PlayStation Plus games for June are now available and include Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, Skulls of the Shogun, and more.

Xbox One

The Microsoft Store is offering a $50 store credit with the purchase of the Halo Master Chief Collection Xbox One bundle for $349. That same credit is offered with the 1TB model Xbox One coming out later this month (with the new controller), which also includes the Master Chief Collection.

You can buy a year of Xbox Live Gold on eBay for $36

Best Buy will take $20 off the price of a one-year Xbox Live Gold membership when you buy any Xbox 360 or Xbox One.

Microsoft's latest Deals With Gold promotion is on, discounting a handful of Xbox One and Xbox 360 games, such as Sunset Overdrive for $27, EA Sports UFC for $10, and FIFA 15: Deluxe Edition for $24. You can check out all the deals here.

Other Xbox One game deals:

• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt -- $42 (Target)
• Mortal Kombat X -- $42 (Amazon) / $42 (Walmart)
• Evolve -- $39.45 (Amazon)
• Borderlands: The Handsome Collection -- $47.56 (Amazon) / $50 (Best Buy)
• Battlefield Hardline -- $40 (Amazon) / $40 (Target)
• Final Fantasy Type-0 HD -- $33 (Amazon)
• Resident Evil: Revelations 2 -- $28 (Amazon)
• State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition -- $25 (Amazon)
• Devil May Cry: Definitive Edition -- $35 (Amazon)
• Dead Rising 3: Apocalypse Edition -- $27.48 (Amazon)
• Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin -- $42 (Amazon)
• Forza Horizon 2 -- $51 (Amazon)
• Far Cry 4 -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Target)
• Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition -- $15 (Microsoft Store)
• Dead or Alive 5: Last Round -- $29.40 (Amazon) / $30 (Walmart)
• Diablo III: Ultimate Evil Edition -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 (Best Buy)
• Alien: Isolation -- $25 (Amazon)
• Destiny -- $28 (Amazon)
• Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare -- $39 (Amazon)
• The Evil Within -- $29 (Amazon)
• Dying Light -- $40 (Amazon)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $40 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
• Halo: The Master Chief Collection -- $27 (Amazon) / $40 (Best Buy)
• NBA 2K15 -- $30.49 (Amazon)
• NHL 15 -- $28 (Amazon)
• WWE 2K15 -- $39.49 (Amazon) / $40 (Target)
• The Crew -- $30 (Amazon)
• Disney Infinity 2.0 Toy Box Starter Pack -- $34 (Amazon)
• Disney Infinity 2.0 Marvel Super Heroes Starter Pack -- $31 (Amazon)
• Ryse: Son of Rome - Legendary Edition -- $25.37 (Amazon)
• Assassin's Creed: Unity -- $20 (Amazon)
• Watch Dogs -- $19 (Amazon)
• Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor -- $29 (Amazon)
• Wolfenstein: The New Order -- $19 (Amazon)
• Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Best Buy)
• Call of Duty: Ghosts -- $16 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• Shadow Warrior -- $16.61 (Amazon)

June's free Games With Gold games are now available and include Massive Chalice and Just Cause 2.

PC

The new Humble Bundle is now live, and it's one focused on returning classics from past bundles. It includes games like Super Meat Boy, Braid, and Limbo, as well as soundtracks for many of the included games.

Green Man Gaming has a sale on Lego games, offering Lego The Hobbit for $5, Lego Batman 3 for $12, and more.

The latest Humble Weekly Bundle featuring Slitherine strategy games games is nearly over; it includes Frontline: Road to Moscow and Rise of Prussia Gold.

Get 20 percent off at Green Man Gaming with the promo code: 20PERC-ENTOFF-JUNE20

Ultima VIII: Gold Edition is free on Origin.

Other PC game deals:

• Final Fantasy XIV -- $10 (Amazon)
• Europa Universalis IV -- $10 (Steam)
• Darksiders -- $4 (Steam)
• Darksiders II -- $6 (Steam)
• Darksiders Franchise Pack -- $12 (Steam)
• Might & Magic V -- $2.49 (Steam)
• Might & Magic VI -- $5 (Steam)
• Might & Magic Franchise Pack -- $25 (Steam)
• Borderlands 2: Game of the Year Edition -- $8 (Amazon)
• Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered -- $5 (Steam)
• World of Warcraft -- $10 (Best Buy)
• World of Warcraft: Warlords of Draenor -- $30 (Best Buy)
• Diablo III -- $23 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• Diablo III: Reaper of Souls -- $30 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• StarCraft II: Battle Chest -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty -- $10 (Best Buy)
• StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm -- $10 (Best Buy)
• TinyKeep -- $2.50 (Steam)
• FarSky -- $3 (Steam)
• Zeno Clash 2 -- $3 (Steam)
• Tropico 5 -- $24 (Amazon)
• Dying Light -- $48 (Amazon)
• South Park: The Stick of Truth -- $18.50 (Amazon)
• Battlefield Hardline -- $38 (Amazon) / $38 (Target)
• Assassin's Creed Rogue -- $32.50 (Amazon)
• Evolve -- $37 (Amazon)
• Watch Dogs -- $12 (Amazon) / $16 (Best Buy)
• Batman: Arkham Origins -- $14 (Amazon)
• Dragon Age: Inquisition -- $40 (Amazon)
• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag -- $20 (Amazon)
• The Lego Movie Video Game -- $15 (Amazon)

Wii U

Best Buy still has the special edition Splatoon Wii U bundle for $300.

If you don't mind a refurbished system, Nintendo's online store also has a Wii U bundle with Nintendo Land for $200, or Nintendo Land and Super Mario 3D World for $225.

• Bayonetta 2 -- $45 (GameStop)
• Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker -- $32.60 (Amazon)
• Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze -- $42 (Amazon)
• Deus Ex: Human Revolution Director's Cut -- $14 (Amazon)
• Super Smash Bros. for Wii U -- $49 (Amazon) / $49 (Walmart)
• Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two -- $8.49 (Amazon)
• Super Mario 3D World -- $48 (Amazon)
• Hyrule Warriors -- $49 (Amazon)
• Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition -- $14 (Amazon)
• Batman: Arkham Origins -- $18 (Amazon)
• Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $22.50 (Amazon)
• Watch Dogs -- $18 (Amazon)
• Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $16.52 (Amazon)
• Scribblenauts Unlimited -- $16 (Amazon)
• Transformers Prime: The Game -- $11.57 (Amazon)

3DS

Walmart is offering a New 3DS XL bundle with Super Smash Bros. for 3DS and your choice of select Amiibo figurines for $219.

Alternatively, the retailer has a New 3DS XL bundle with your choice of select games and a Pokemon figurine for $219. Eligible games include Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate, Super Smash Bros., The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask 3D, and quite a few more.

Groupon is selling the 3DS XL Super Mario Bros. 2 Gold Edition, which includes the game and a limited-edition system, for $175.

• Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate -- $30 (GameStop)
• Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth -- $43.49 (Amazon)
• Persona Q: The Wild Cards Premium Edition -- $57 (Amazon)
• Pokemon Alpha Sapphire -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 with bonus figure (Walmart)
• Pokemon Omega Ruby -- $30 (Amazon) / $30 with bonus figure (Walmart)
• Pokemon Y -- $30 (Amazon)
• Steel Diver -- $8 (Best Buy)
• Scribblenauts Unlimited -- $8 (Best Buy)
• Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure -- $12 (Amazon)
• Epic Mickey: Power of Illusion -- $7.49 (Amazon)
• Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate -- $12 (Amazon)
• Code Name: Steam -- $30 (Amazon)
• Crosswords Plus -- $6 (Best Buy)
• Lego Marvel Super Heroes -- $15 (Amazon)
• Lego Batman 3: Beyond Gotham -- $15 (Amazon)
• Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars -- $22 (Amazon)
• Sonic All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $20 (Amazon)
• Hometown Story -- $15 (Amazon)

PlayStation Vita

The PlayStation TV is available for $40 at Best Buyand GameStop.

• God of War Collection -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• Persona 4: Golden -- $20 (Amazon)
• Gravity Rush -- $19 (Amazon)
• Freedom Wars -- $20 (Best Buy)
• The Wolf Among Us -- $14 (Amazon) / $15 (Best Buy)
• Borderlands 2 -- $20 (Amazon) / $20 (Best Buy)
• The Walking Dead: Season Two -- $19 (Best Buy)
• Mind Zero -- $28 (Amazon)
• Sonic and All-Stars Racing Transformed -- $18 (Amazon)
• Hatsune Miku: Project Diva F 2nd -- $22 (Amazon)
• Xblaze Code: Embryo -- $20 (Amazon)
• Arcana Heart 3: Love Max -- $25.45 (Amazon)
• Conception II: Children of the Seven Stars -- $21.45 (Amazon)
• Resistance: Burning Skies -- $5 (Best Buy)
• Hot Shots Golf: World Invitational -- $10 (Amazon)
• 16GB Memory Card -- $35 (Amazon)
• 32GB Memory Card -- $59 (Amazon)

Hardware

• PlayStation 4 Camera -- $45 (Amazon) / $45 (Walmart)
• Logitech G402 Hyperion Fury Gaming Mouse -- $40 (Amazon)
• Logitech G502 Proteus Core Gaming Mouse -- $61 (Amazon)
• Logitech G602 Wireless Gaming Mouse -- $40 (Amazon)
• Logitech G700s Gaming Mouse -- $50 (Amazon)
• Wireless Xbox 360 Controller for Windows -- $42.65 (Amazon)
• Wired Xbox 360 Controller for Windows -- $28 (Amazon)
• Black Xbox One Wireless Controller -- $49 (Amazon)
• PlayStation Silver Wired Stereo Headset -- $27 (Amazon)
• Turtle Beach Ear Force PX22 Amplified Universal Gaming Headset -- $54.40 (Amazon)
• Logitech Wireless Gaming Headset G930 -- $80 (Amazon)
• HyperX Cloud II Gaming Headset for PC & PS4 -- $100 (Amazon)
• PlayStation 3 3D Glasses -- $8 (Amazon)

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