News Of The Week – March 30th

News Of The Week is a brand new feature here at Press Start. We will highlight the biggest news of the week in a shortened version. Full story can be accessed by clicking the picture or heading. 

BATMAN: ARKHAM KNIGHT SCREENS REVEAL NEW VILLAIN

Warnerbros have revealed the look for the brand new titular antagonist for Batman: Arkham Knight. You may have already guessed it but the new villain is The Arkham Knight. It’s clear that Rocksteady are really taking advantage of the new breed of consoles.

ARKHAM KNIGHT

FACEBOOK ACQUIRES OCULUS RIFT FOR 2 BILLION DOLLARS

Mark Zuckerberg announced on his Facebook page that the company had acquired Oculus VR for 2 billion dollars. Zuckerberg went on to state that immersive gaming will be their first focus and he then hopes to focus on bringing the Oculus Rift to other social experiences.

OCULUS FACEBOOK

THE LAST OF US COMING TO PS4

Sercan Sulan, The Playstation Turkey VP has leaked in a local CNN interview that The Last Of Us and Left Behind is apparently coming to PS4 this year. He revealed this in response to a question asking if a sequel was in the works. He went to say that it would be released physically and digitally with enhanced graphics.

TLOU PS4

NINTENDO CONFIRMS WII VC LAUNCH LINEUP

Nintendo have confirmed that the GBA VC on Wii U will be launching with Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga, Metroid Fusion, Advance Wars, Warioware Inc, Kirby; Amazing Mirror, Golden Sun, F-Zero Maximum velocity & Yoshi’s Island. They will launch throughout April for $9.10

GBA VC

UNCHARTED 4 GAME DIRECTOR LEAVES NAUGHTY DOG

Justin Richmond, game director of Uncharted PS4 has reportedly left Naughty Dog. This news follows the departure of Uncharted’s Lead Writer Amy Hennig departure from Naughty Dog a few weeks ago and Driveclub Director Col Rodgers leaving

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