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Weekly Recap: New PS4 and Xbox One Rumors, The Division Issues

Here’s a recap of the week’s biggest stories and some you may have missed.

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PS4.5 Looks Real

Another report this week shed a lot more light on Sony’s rumored new and improved PlayStation 4, which is being referred to as the PS4.5 or the PS4K. This newest report was stuffed with details about the system’s specifications and more, while it’s also been reported that devkits are going out now. [Full story]

A “Variety” of Protoypes

It’s not just Sony that is making new hardware, it seems. A report this week claimed that Microsoft was testing a “variety” of Xbox prototypes, including one that could be upgraded like a PC. [Full story]

Unlimited Damage

A new exploit in The Division was discovered this week that allowed players to do an incredibly high, sometimes unlimited, amount of damage. Ubisoft stepped in quickly and fixed the bug, however. [Full story]

Patched Up

A new Fallout 4 patch landed this week on PC through Steam’s beta program. It added the new Survival Mode difficulty and fixed a number of bugs, among other things. You can see the full patch notes here; the final version of the patch is due out across PC, Xbox One, and PS4 in the future.

What’s Next?

What’s DayZ creator Dean Hall making next? One of the new projects out of his New Zealand-based studio Rocket Werkz is called Out of Ammo. It’s a cool-looking FPS for virtual reality. You can grab it now on Steam Early Access here.

$$$$

Clash of Clans developer Supercell’s next game, Clash Royale, could be a huge money-maker. According to a new report, it could pull it $1 billion after just one year. Microtransactions are apparently anything but micro. Get all the details here.

A Fresh Take

JK Simmons is taking on the iconic role of Commissioner Gordon for Zack Snyder’s upcoming Justice League movies. But how will his take on the character vary from, say, Gary Oldman’s version as seen in Christopher Nolan’s trilogy? Simmons talked about his approach as part of a new interview with Collider. See it here.

Stunning

Magic Leap continues to look absolutely stunning. This new video from the secretive Florida startup imagines what your morning routine could look like if AR takes off. Watch it here.

This Cake Is No Lie

You like cake. You like video games. Here is a roundup of some cakes inspired by EA game franchises, including Plants vs. Zombies and Battlefield, among others.

Popularity Contest

Which console, the PS4 or Xbox One, is more popular in the United States? A new survey from Decluttr has the results, giving the edge to the PS4.

“The King of Instagram”

A video game about Dan Bilzerian? Yes, it’s real, and it’s out now. It’s called Save Dan and it looks every bit as over-the-top as the “King of Instagram”‘s life. Check it out.

Hades and Cerberus Are Coming

A major update is coming to mobile game Gods of Olympus. The update introduces content sent in the underworld, starring Hades. He’s a formidable character, as he can raise the dead and call his hellhound Cerberus into battle. Good luck!

The Battle Begins

Did you miss the premiere of the new Star Fox animated short this week? Not to worry, as you can watch it right here. The latest game, Star Fox Zero, came out on Friday.

Far Cry Deal

Missed out on the latest two Far Cry games and looking to pick them up on Xbox? Here’s a decent deal to consider. Microsoft is now selling a bundle that comes with Far Cry and Far Cry Primal for $70 on Xbox One. Check out the Xbox Store page here.

Not Until Next Year?

Noted industry insider Shinobi said on Twitter this year that they’re hearing the awesome-looking Horizon: Zero Dawn, a PS4 exclusive from Killzone developer Guerrilla Games, is delayed to 2017. This is not confirmed, however, so take this information with a grain of salt for now. [Full story]

It Doesn’t Get Eddie Vedder Than This

Here’s a really sweet video of Pearl Jam singer Eddie Vedder and his 7-year-old daughter covering the iconic Batman TV show themed song. D’awww. Listen to it here.