BioWare’s Dragon Age Inquisition: Trespasser Sets Stage For Dragon Age 4

Hints have been dropped by BioWare regarding Dragon Age 4 in the final DLC






Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) has been very successful with BioWare’s "Dragon Age" franchise as the first game, as well as the third game, in the series have been a huge success. "Dragon Age: Inquisition" follows the story of the Inquisitor, who the player controls and also is incharge of, closing the rift that has been opened because of an act of evil. BioWare has excited the fans previously by releasing a DLC and further improving on the story of the game, along with adding new features.

The final DLC for the game has been termed as "Trespasser". It will be an epilogue of sorts, that would bring closure to the journey of the entire movement formed previously to deal with the DarkSpawn army, and in turn close the rifts that have been opened throughout the Kingdom of Feraldan and Orlais.

For the ones who have not completed the game, there are spoilers ahead so read at your own discretion.

Regardless of the choices made while playing the Trespasser DLC, the story ends as the Inquisitor is planning with a different bunch of allies to head down and track the elf that was responsible for the entire mess the Kingdom was in.

The group that is formed comes from the outskirts of Fereldan and Orlais, which are the two main regions in the Dragon Age world, and the story heavily focuses on them. In Trespasser, the final shot which can be seen is when the Inquisitor places his knife firmly in the map region where Tevinter Imperium lies. The area has not been explored in the game as much, but talked about a lot. So there are many chances where the Inquisitor may lead his allies to the said region in order to look for Solas.

During the end of credits of Dragon Age: Inquisition’s Trespasser DLC, Solas appears briefly and reveals his own true identity, which is the Dread Wolf. Previously a hint of this was shown during the end credits of the original Dragon Age: Inquisition, when Solas has a conversation with Flemmeth and kills her later on. This signifies that Solas does have a major part to play in the lore as of yet, and BioWare will expand upon it with "Dragon Age 4".


So far, no official statement has been given by Bioware or EA, but as the time progresses, it will be seen how the story plays out in the Dragon Age lore.

Trespasser DLC released on September 8, 2015 and is available on Sony Corp.’s (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4, Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox One and Windows PC.

Electronic Arts Inc. Star Wars Battlefront Limited Edition Sony PS4 Available For Pre-Order

The console is available to pre-order at Gamestop and Amazon






A while back, a limited edition Sony Corp.’s (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 bundle was announced for the upcoming game by Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA) Star Wars Battlefront. If you are one of those people who have been waiting for the pre-order date of the upcoming bundle and are living in the US, we have some good news for you.

The limited edition Star Wars: Battlefront PlayStation 4 bundle is now up for pre-order at Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) and GameStop.com Inc. (NYSE:GME). While you can go over to the said stores and pre-order the console right now ahead of its release, it is interesting to note that the console is available at a price of $449.99 rather than the usual $399.99 price tag on all console bundles.

But if it makes up for anything, the limited edition Star Wars Battlefront PlayStation 4 bundle is going to include a special edition console with custom-painted design both on the console and the controller that will be packaged together. Along with that, the bundle is going to include the Deluxe Edition of Star Wars Battlefront and also comes with a download voucher which entitles you to four other games from the Star Wars universe, which are Super Star Wars, Star Wars: Racer Revenge, Star Wars: Bounty Hunter and Star Wars: Jedi StarFighter.

One more fine detail that you might have missed out is that the console in the bundle is going to be the standard 500GB hard drive edition and is not going to feature a 1TB hard drive. Also, judging by the release of recent special edition bundles such as Konami Corp.’s (OTCMKTS:KNMCY) Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain PlayStation 4 bundle, the Star Wars PS4 bundle is going to feature the redesigned CUH-1200 series console which is lighter and uses less power. It also has physical buttons instead of the usual capacitive touch buttons we had seen so far in earlier consoles.

If you are not interested in the limited edition console, then both Amazon and GameStop have a listing for the standard black console and controller along with the copy of the game. This bundle retails for $399.99 and has exactly the same contents as the limited edition minus the custom-paint design.

You can pre-order the $449.99 bundle here or here and if you are interested in the $399.99 bundle, you can head on to here or here.



Considering the contents on both of these bundles and also the fact that the digital deluxe edition of Star Wars: Battlefront alone is going to set you back $79.99, we think that this bundle is something you should pick up if you have been waiting to get the PS4.

What are your thoughts on the matter? Are you going to pre-order these bundles? Let us know in the comments below.

Here’s Why Sony PlayStation 4 Is The King Of Multiplatform Titles

Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox One fans love to boast that their console has the better lineup of exclusives than Sony Corp.’s (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 (PS4), but the latter already has an ace up its sleeve. The PS4 has an edge over the Xbox One simply due to its dominance on multiplatform titles.

A glance at VGChartz will tell you that most multiplatform games have done well on the PS4 compared to the Xbox One. Grand Theft Auto V, Batman: Arkham Knight, and The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt all sold better on PS4 than its rival platform. One does need to realize that multiplatform titles are usually excellent games and despite Xbox One theoretically offering more, Sony’s latest gaming console outsells it left, right, and center.

It was in its first year that PS4 sales grew on the strength of AAA multiplatform titles and never dropped. The list of exclusives on Sony’s platform grows slowly; it is hardly close to what Xbox One offers, which shows that most gamers prefer PS4 mostly because of its history. As the original PlayStation celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, gamers realize that Sony has established a firm ground in console gaming. Two decades of greatness is enough for gamers to put their faith in Sony’s platform. The design choices on PS4 are quite stylish and the sleek console looks great in any media center. Primarily, it has been designed for games, and the other entertainment features come next. The Xbox One is the jack of all trades and that was its original selling point, but gamers didn’t care.

Since the brand identity has been established, gamers have flocked to PS4, and have made it their primary choice for multiplatform titles.

Sony Corporation PlayStation celebrates 20th anniversary in style

20 years and the PlayStation is still going strong; the anniversary allows fans to get plenty of free giveaways






Sony Corporation’s (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation has been a revolutionary series by any stretch of imagination, and the console series is now firmly part of video gaming lore and legend. The consoles' latest installment, PlayStation 4, has been a massive hit and it would be safe to say it is the preferred console for many in the gaming community.

The console was first launched in 1995 in the North American market, and since then it has held a firm grip at the top of the pile. The first installment of the franchise was a massive success and gave us some instant classics such as the Syphon Filter series. Who would have thought at the time that the PlayStation would have such an impact on the world of video gaming?

The console brought forth a new era of gaming and was a massive success in the gaming world. The PlayStation 2 was one of a kind, being the first instance where players could actually experience next-gen gaming, and played a major part in the increase in popularity for gaming consoles. The console which was released at the turn of the millennium was a massive success, so much so that Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox could not compete with it, failing to take a sizeable market share when it was released a year later.

This trend was set to continue, although to Microsoft's credit, the PlayStation 3 had a very close competitor in the Xbox 360. This was the start of the franchise war where both consoles went head to head with each other, in a battle of epic proportions. It is debatable though which console held the top position in this period, although it was a very close battle with both consoles churning out brilliant games at regular intervals.

The latest installment of PlayStation is again beating Xbox One by a mile if sales data are to be believed. The games keep coming thick and fast and if first impressions are something to go by, the success of the PlayStation 4 is set to continue.

This anniversary, fans have something to rejoice as there is a mega anniversary sales, where gamers can stock up on their favorite titles and gain a lot of free goodies. For the full list you can check out this link.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Xbox One Turns 1 In Japan With A Not-So-Impressive Performance

The recently released Xbox One sales numbers point toward an unimpressive show in the region






Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Xbox One was launched in Japan on September 4, 2014. Last week, Microsoft Japan acknowledged the console’s one-year birthday in the region by announcing on its official Twitter account: “Today, it’s exactly one year since the launch of the Xbox One in Japan! Thank you for your future support!!”

While the Xbox One has been coming up with good exclusives and better value for gamers, Sony Corp.’s (ADR) (NYSE:SNE) PlayStation 4 remains this generation’s clear winner. After a year in Japan, Xbox One’s sales performance does not paint a pretty picture.

It is common knowledge that the Xbox console has not been popular in Japanese territories and that the previous-generation Xbox 360 did not perform very well during its run. However, if the recent data from MediaCreate (via DualShockers) is anything to go by, the Xbox One has reached a new low, selling only 54,813 units in the entire year. Apart from the few unusual spikes, excluding initial ones made by the console around its launch in the country, the sales have been downright appalling, further supporting the notion that the product has failed in the first year of its sale.

It may be a popular opinion that the Japanese do not prefer buying foreign products; however, it can’t be farther from the truth. They like buying products that are considered as a status symbol, or in other words, “cool.” While the root cause of Xbox One’s failure cannot be pinpointed to anything specific, it looks like the marketing strategy used by Microsoft is not working in the Japanese market.

But all is not lost. The company is still working to attract more customers in the region. It is focusing on maintaining relationships with developers in Japan and in the process has managed to bag some big exclusives as well.

Will exclusives like Scalebound help the console to make a comeback in Japan? Only time will tell. For now, we wish the Xbox One happy first birthday in Japan and hope that the second one turns out to be better.

Microsoft Corporation (MSFT) Xbox One Is An Extension Of Windows, Says Chris Capossela

EVP and Chief Marketing Officer Chris Capossela talks about Windows 10 and Xbox One during Citi Global Technology Conference 2015






Following Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Windows 10 launch on July 29, 75 million devices in 192 countries are now running the OS already. Microsoft aims to install Windows 10 in one billion devices within the next two years. The figure includes the OS for Xbox One as well, which runs its own varied version of Windows 10.

Recently, at Citi Global Technology Conference 2015, Chris Capossela, EVP and chief marketing officer of Microsoft, mentioned how the Xbox One is “literally a Windows Device.” The entire conference conversation can be read here, but the key points regarding Windows 10 and Xbox One are mentioned below.

Mr. Capossela said that Microsoft aims to showcase the success of the new OS through the number of devices that run the OS and overwhelming customer satisfaction. He further stated that Microsoft does care about profit, revenue and shares, but that is achieved when the end consumers are using its products, and are happy with them.

He added that the new update for Xbox One will make it run on Windows, and that adds to the list of active Windows devices that will run the OS. “Xboxes today run Windows, and so every time we sell an Xbox we’re actually creating a Windows active device that hopefully people love it, it’s their gaming device, in their living room. It is not a separate animal. It is literately a Windows device,” he said.

Microsoft has finally understood the importance of gaming, and what it means to people. The Xbox One to Windows 10 streaming feature backs up what Microsoft aims to achieve, and how it wants to make the end users happy by meeting their expectations. Microsoft has lined up a number of exclusives for Xbox One, and the company seems to be hitting all the right notes to improve Xbox One, which was not considered a great device when it first released back in 2013. It remains to be seen how the update plays out for everyone, since only Preview members will get their hands on it initially.

The GTA Online Freemode Events Update Coming Next Week September 15th: Watch the New Trailer

Freemode Events in Grand Theft Auto Online are a new advancement in open world gameplay, giving players access to a range of seamlessly integrated games and challenges in GTA Online’s Freemode. Taking full advantage of the latest generation of consoles and PC hardware, there are no menus, lobbies, or load times – just an open Freemode session filled with Friends, Crewmates, rivals, and randoms where spontaneous and chaotic new games and challenges will appear.

One of these events can kick off at any given moment while in Freemode, and you can customize your session to decide exactly which ones will happen – so you can play as much or as little of this new content as you like. With countless variations on each Freemode Event, there are tons of unique new experiences, each offering new opportunities for reaping GTA$ and RP in GTA Online.

Feeling locked and stocked? Look out for King of the Castle – an every man for himself turf war where you’ll need to ascend and claim the designated ‘castle’ as your territory – and then fend off everyone else as they go all out to dethrone you. Form fragile alliances and work together in modes like Hunt the Beast, where one volunteer is temporarily transformed into a faster, stronger, beastly character who must escape relentless pursuers. Freemode Events also take the shape of insane stunt challenges, such as popping the longest wheelie, catching the most air in a land vehicle, or performing the most near misses in a vehicle without crashing.

Also included with next week's update are two brand new Adversary Modes. First, Hunting Pack: you’re part of a team tasked to deliver a priority vehicle rigged to explode if it drops below a minimum speed, while your opponents race, ram and batter to take it down. Or try Cross the Line, where heavily-armed squads face off across a neutral zone – with the goal of having all team members strategically penetrate their opponents territory to claim victory. The Freemode Events Update also brings the Rockstar Editor to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One with new features (also being added for current PC users as well) such as an ambient audio and sound effects library, Snapmatic integration, Director Mode updates and more.