Gaming news: Nintendo NX builds support, Dying Light's DLC change, Halo 5 REQs wait

Gaming news includes Dying Light, the Nintendo NX and Halo 5 this week

GAMING news this week includes the growing support for the Nintendo NX, Dying Light's DLC changes and Halo 5's REQs status.

The Nintendo NX is building a lot of chatter ahead of its planned reveal in 2016, with many developers being asked what they have planned for the new gaming platform.

Following in the footsteps of Capcom and EA, Level-5 CEO Akihiro Hino has revealed that some of their biggest titles could be heading to the NX.

Speaking to IGN, Hino confirmed that the company wanted to bring their games too as many kids as possible, meaning the Wii U and Nintendo's future console would make for intriguing platforms.

Level-5 franchises, like Professor Layton, Fantasy Life and Yo-Kai Watch could appear on the same platform as Pokemon, with Hino adding: "If kids are willing to buy both of them, I couldn’t be happier."

Not much is known about the Nintendo NX, although recent reports suggest it will be treated more like a multi-gaming platform with handheld support, rather than a traditional home console.

 

Dying Light's upcoming DLC, The Following is set to see a price increase when launched in 2016.

The Following expansion will cost £15.99 to purchase, while the game's Season Pass will also see a rise from December 8 to £23.99.

However, those who already own the Season Pass or buy it before the above date will not have to pay more, developers Techland have confirmed.

The DLC changes are tied to its expansion, which is more akin to a standalone title since it was first announced earlier this year.

"Looking at it, it’s clear how big the expansion pack has grown – it could be a stand-alone title, but since it would mean a launch delay, we decided against it.

"As promised back in August, our expansion will still be free for all Dying Light Season Pass holders. However since the Season Pass will now include this bigger-than-anticipated addition, we needed to adjust the price accordingly."

 

Halo 5 REQs have proved popular with Xbox One fans

Microsoft and 343 Industries have confirmed the list of new REQs, game modes and maps coming to Halo 5 on Xbox One but have warned that some of these items may take a while to get hold of.

The new pack has since been released but for those who have yet to find any of the new 48 items, the 343 had an explanation: "The following new REQs are included with the Battle of Shadow and Light update – as a note, it may take some time for these REQs to populate through the REQ System, as they’ll be rolling out over time," a 343 statement confirmed."

The popularity of the new REQs packs, that can be bought as well as earned by playing the game, has helped boost The Halo World Championship prize-pool.

The new eSports event and kicks off on December 19 and having originally announced a starting amount of $1 million for the Halo World Championship, the REQ system has helped boost it to $1.7 million.

A new December update has already been teased and will add another round of weapons, armours and vehicles to the roster.