Archive - 2016

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided – City-hub Gameplay Demo

June 8, 2016 – Get your first glimpse at the city-hub of Prague in Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, an expansive and dense location which will allow players to meet a variety of characters, take on side-quests, and explore indoor and outdoor areas. For the purpose of this demo, we activated infinite life, energy, and ammo.

In this section of the game, set in the poor district of the city, Adam Jensen wakes up after being caught in a devastating attack, allegedly perpetrated by augmented extremists, which is causing his augs to malfunction. He needs to see Vaclav Koller, an underground augmentation specialist, so that he can have a look at them and help him get back into shape.

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided is coming August 23rd, 2016 on PC, PS4 and Xbox One. #CantKillProgress

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Team17 Announces E3 2016 Line-Up

UK – 8th June 2016 – Award-winning veteran games developer and international games label Team17 today announced its presence at E3 2016, from 14th to 16th June, in Los Angeles.

The company will host press meetings by appointment only in the Concourse Hall, #8804 and will also have a kiosk in the South Hall within booth #2525 to hold business development meetings for potential new partners and also developers that want to pitch their games.

Team17 will be showcasing a range of games from its highly anticipated line-up including:

Worms W.M.D

Worms W.M.D features a fresh, brand new look 2D cartoon-inspired worm as well as gorgeous hand drawn landscapes. For the first time ever players will be able to use exciting new vehicles such as tanks and helicopters and even enter buildings which will add new strategic elements of gameplay to the traditional wormy warfare.

Yooka-Laylee

Yooka-Laylee is an all-new 3D platformer adventure from veterans of the genre. The highly-anticipated project stars the charismatic new heroes Yooka and Laylee, who use an arsenal of special moves to explore – and expand – gorgeous 3D worlds filled with collectibles to discover, secrets to unlock and a cast of quirky characters to meet (or defeat).

Overcooked

The Onion Kingdom is in danger and only the finest cooking can save it! In Overcooked players must journey through a variety of cruel and unusual kitchens on their quest to become master chefs capable of conquering an ancient edible evil which plagues the land. Play solo or engage in classic, chaotic couch co-op for up to four players in both co-operative and competitive challenge modes. You’ll have to cook a range of different dishes and work together in order to become the most effective and ultimate team!

Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE

A charming yet brutal 3D fighter/brawler. Brimming with old school attitude Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE is the kind of game you BEAT instead of finish. Playing as the awesome War Golem who is magically powered by awesomeness and destruction, you will engage in tactical and skill based combat as Strength of the SWORD: ULTIMATE pits you against multiple deadly enemies at once and includes epic boss battles!

Team17 will also be attending The MIX E3 2016 held at the Target Terrace rooftop on Wednesday 15th June from 7-11pm, where chaotic co-op cooking game Overcooked will be available to play!

Warner Bros. Announces Injustice 2

Burbank, Calif. – June 8, 2016 – Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Injustice 2, the super-powered sequel to the hit game Injustice: Gods Among Us. The newest game in development from the award-winning NetherRealm Studios features a massive roster of DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains and allows players to build and power up the ultimate version of their favorite DC characters. Injustice 2 will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One in 2017.

“In Injustice 2, we are introducing new features that will change the way fans play fighting games,” said Ed Boon, Creative Director, NetherRealm Studios. “We’re always interested in pushing the genre forward and allowing players to customize and level-up their favorite DC Super Heroes and Super-Villains is a significant leap.”

“Expanding the DC Universe in games continues to be one of our top priorities, and Injustice 2 showcases amazing gameplay and an original story to bring the characters to life for players,” said David Haddad, President, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. “NetherRealm Studios is offering fans an experience of customizing and battling with DC’s iconic characters in an entirely new way.”

Injustice 2 offers the latest DC fighting game experience that expands on the previous title’s larger-than-life showdowns. Every battle defines you in a game where players personalize iconic DC characters with unique and powerful gear earned throughout the game. For the first time gamers can take control of how their characters look, fight and develop across a variety of game modes.

Injustice 2 continues the epic cinematic story introduced in Injustice: Gods Among Us as Batman and his allies work towards putting the pieces of society back together while struggling against those who want to restore Superman’s regime. In the midst of the chaos, a new threat appears that will put Earth’s existence at risk. Players can play from the biggest DC roster ever offered in a fighting game, from classic fan favorites such as Batman, Superman, Supergirl and Aquaman, to astonishing new villains like Atrocitus and Gorilla Grodd. Battles will take place across arenas that have evolved in scale and span across iconic locations such as Metropolis, Gotham City and Atlantis.

To celebrate the announcement of Injustice 2, fans who have downloaded the hugely successful Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game can unlock the Injustice 2 versions of Superman and Aquaman through the in-game Challenge Modes. Released in 2013 and developed from the ground up by NetherRealm Studios, the Injustice: Gods Among Us mobile game is available as a free download on the App Store and Google Play.

For more information or to join the Injustice 2 conversation, visit www.injustice.com or find us @injusticegame on Facebook and Twitter.

Funcom Partners with NVIDIA on Conan Exiles

Oslo, Norway – June 8th, 2016 Funcom, the independent developer and publisher of computer and console games, today announced it is working with NVIDIA to bring cutting-edge graphics – including advanced graphical features such as real-time simulated sand that is impacted by everything falling into and moving through it – to Funcom’s upcoming open-world survival game Conan Exiles.

“Funcom and NVIDIA have been working together for years creating cutting-edge graphics experiences,” said Funcom CEO Rui Casais. “Eight years ago we worked on ‘Age of Conan’ and delivered some of the most advanced graphics ever seen in the massively multiplayer online games, and now we are working with their engineers to achieve the same for the open-world survival genre.”

Funcom and NVIDIA will also be working on co-promotional opportunities for ‘Conan Exiles’, entering it into NVIDIA’s ‘The Way It’s Meant to be Played’ program. Funcom recently announced that the company will be releasing the first trailer featuring gameplay footage this week, and the countdown to the big event has already started in Conan Exiles community channels.

Conan Exiles is an open-world survival game where players are cast into a barbaric wasteland where the weak are crushed and the strong survive. Here they must survive, build, and dominate on their own or in multiplayer on public and private servers. Players will get to explore a vast, seamless world full of dangers and rewards, and they must harvest resources to craft weapons, tools, and even buildings and entire settlements. The game features bloody, visceral combat and will see players clash in epic fights for domination of the barbaric lands. The game is set to enter Early Access during late summer 2016, with a full release on PC and consoles to follow.

“Funcom is renowned for pushing the visual and artistic quality of its games to the limit,” stated Keita Iida, senior director, global content management at NVIDIA. “With help from our GameWorks game development tools and our world-class visual computing engineers, Funcom is set to deliver an amazing, reimagined world of Conan.”

For more information about Funcom, please visit our website at www.funcom.com. For more information about Conan Exiles, please visit www.conanexiles.com.

Corsair Announces Neutron Series XTi Solid State Drives

FREMONT, CA –June 8th 2016 – CORSAIR®, a world leader in enthusiast memory, PC hardware and components today announced the launch of its latest range of solid state drives, the Neutron Series XTi. With a blisteringly quick quad-core Phison controller and performance MLC NAND, Neutron Series XTi offers SATA 6Gbps-saturating transfer speeds of up to 560MB/sec and excellent sustained performance consistency with even the most demanding of workloads.

Available initially in capacities of 240GB, 480GB and 960GB, Neutron Series XTi will also become CORSAIR’s first 1920GB SSD in the near future, combining SSD performance with HDD capacity. With top-tier performance, reliability and consistency, the CORSAIR Neutron Series XTi meets the high-performance storage needs of the most discerning PC gaming enthusiasts and content creation professionals alike.

The Neutron Series XTi utilizes a dedicated quad-core controller for top tier top tier speeds with sustained performance and low command latency. The result is exceptional transfer speeds of up to 560MB/sec, 540MB/s sequential write, 4KB random read of up to 100K IOPS and 4K random write of up to 90K IOPS; up to the tasks of today’s most demanding end-users.

Designed for consistent performance the Neutron Series XTi handles very high sustained transfer rates with ease, enabled by an expanded cache making it possible to capture and edit professional Full HD and 4K uncompressed video in real-time, as well as play PC games with absolute maximum detail levels.

The Neutron Series XTi is also equipped with end-to-end data path protection, ensuring data is protected against corruption from the host to the NAND gate. Combined with power loss protection with advanced SmartFlush™ and GuaranteedFlush™ technologies as well as a host of error correction technologies, the Neutron Series XTi secures your drive for an ultra-consistent and reliable experience.

Specifications:

  • High Performance Quad-Core SSD Controller: Quad-core processor for top tier performance with low command latency and sustained performance. 
  • Exceptional transfer speeds: The Neutron Series XTieffectively saturates the SATA 6Gbp/s interface, providing sequential read speeds of up to 560Mb/s, sequential write speeds of up to 540Mb/s, 4KB random reads of up to 100K IOPS and 4K random writes of up to 90K IOPS.
  • Consistent Performance: Very high sustained transfer rates are enabled by an expanded cache make it possible to capture and edit professional Full HD and 4K uncompressed video in real-time, as well as play PC games with absolute maximum detail levels. 
  • End-to-End Data Path Protection (ETEP): ETEP protects the entire data path within the SSD controller. From the host to the NAND gate, ensuring data is protected against corruption. 
  • Low Power Consumption: 95% less power consumption than standard HDDs means better energy efficiency for your desktop machine and longer battery life for your laptop. Also includes support for DEVSLP (device sleep).
  • Power Loss Protection: Data is further protected with advanced SmartFlush™ and GuaranteedFlush™ technologies.
  • Enhanced Error Correction: SmartECC™ and SmartRefresh™ features improve data retention and error correction.
  • Static and Dynamic Wear-Leveling: The lifespan of the drive and its overall reliability are greatly enhanced by wear-leveling.
  • Advanced Garbage Collection: Overall performance and NAND endurance are enhanced. 
  • Compatible with CORSAIR SSD Toolbox: Access a number of crucial software tools for getting the most out of your SSD.

Pricing, Availability, and Warranty

Available immediately from CORSAIR’s worldwide network of authorized retailers, the Neutron Series XTi 240GB is priced at a MSRP of $89.99, the Neutron Series XTi 480GB at $159.99 and the Neutron Series XTi 960GB at $329.99. Pricing for the upcoming Neutron Series XTi 1920GB is yet to be confirmed. All four are backed with a five-year warranty and CORSAIR customer service and technical support.

To learn more about CORSAIR SSDs please visit:

http://www.corsair.com/ssd

The Sims 4 Dine Out Expansion Pack Announced

June 7, 2016 – Tired of eating at home? Looking to pursue a new endeavor? Well now is the time with The Sims™ 4 Dine Out*, introducing a slew of new gameplay possibilities, ranging from sending your Sims out for a delicious meal out on the town, to opening up a restaurant of their very own.

Now you can expand your Sims’ palate with an assortment of new experimental cuisine, in addition to creating and managing a variety of restaurants. Hire staff, set the perfect menu, evaluate your sim’s chef skills, and invest in advertising to grow their business and turn a profit.

A complete list of key features includes:

  • Creating or customizing unique restaurants, ranging from a classic diner to an upscale Italian bistro;
  • Owning and managing a restaurant, while hiring staff, setting the menu and prices, and chatting up diners to improve customer satisfaction;
  • Sending Sims out to enjoy a delicious meal while on a romantic date, spending quality time with family, or playing it solo;
  • Stepping outside your Sims’ comfort zone with an assortment of new experimental cuisine that looks almost too good to eat!

The Sims 4 Dine Out Game Pack is now available as a digital download for $19.99 on PC and Mac via Origin™. For more information about The Sims 4 ™, follow us on Twitter, Like us on Facebook, and visit our homepage at http://www.thesims.com.

Mirror’s Edge Catalyst Launch Trailer

STOCKHOLM, Sweden – June 7th, 2016 – DICE, an Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: EA) studio, today announced the official launch ofMirror’s Edge™ Catalyst, available in retail stores and as a digital download on Xbox One, Origin™ for PC, and PlayStation®4. The game invites you to step into the shoes of Faith – a self-assured Runner thrown into a struggle against the oppressive Conglomerate in the city of Glass. Explore Glass from the beautifully lit rooftops to the dark and gritty tunnels below. Run free in the city districts with Faith at the center of it all. Through the first-person perspective, use your fluid movement and combat skills to master the environment and become the catalyst of change.

“We are excited to see players explore the city of Glass and experience the thrilling adventure we’ve crafted for the last few years,” saidMirror’s Edge Catalyst producer, Amo Mostofi. “Players will also get a competitive experience through the Social Play features and the online challenges coming from our team and from the community. They’ll also be able to keep an eye on the city and their friends’ performances through The Beat, available on Mirrorsedge.com or as a companion app on mobile devices.”

Watch the Mirror’s Edge Catalyst “Why We Run” Launch Trailer here, and discover more about the game at http://www.mirrorsedge.com.
Mirror’s Edge Catalyst launches June 7th (North America) and June 9th 2016 (worldwide) on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Origin™ for PC, and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system.

EA Access members receive a 10 percent discount when they purchase a digital version of the game on Xbox Live, and Origin Access members get a 10 percent discount when they purchase the game through Origin*.

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Paragon Essentials Edition Released

June 7, 2016 – Today, Epic Games announced the release of Paragon Essentials Edition, a special physical version of its upcoming MOBA, Paragon.

The Essentials Edition is available at retail now and includes everything players need to get started on the battlefields of Agora, including Paid Early access beta and a launch-exclusive Twinblast skin. You can find more information on what is included in the physical version below:

  • Instant Beta Access – Players can get in the game immediately.

  • 6,000 Paragon Coins (Worth $60) – In-game currency to spend on additional Master Challenges, skins, boosts and additional content that has not yet been announced!

  • Five Hero Master Challenges – Each Master Challenge immediately grants a Challenger skin and permanent XP boost, plus unlocks unique rewards as players play the game, including a taunt and the Master skin.

    • Includes Master Challenges for Twinblast, Sevarog, Iggy & Scorch, GRIM.exe and Riktor.

  • Five Skins, Including the Launch-Exclusive Wasteland Twinblast Skin – The Wasteland Twinblast skin is only available exclusively in the Essentials Edition. Players will also receive:

    • War Chief Grux

    • Energized Dekker

    • Autumn Fire Sparrow

    • Bronze Warden Riktor

  • Five Rep Boosts (Each Lasts For Three Wins) – Rep boosts speed up how quickly players earn Rep, which they can spend on card packs, Master Challenges and more.

The Essentials Edition (valued at over $160) is now available for $59.99 at participating retailers, including GameStop, Best Buy, Amazon, Target and Walmart in the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil.

Paragon is the MOBA from Epic Games launching into open beta for PC and PS4 later this summer. Paragon puts you in the fight with explosive action, direct third-person control, and deep strategic choice. Players can go to www.paragon.com to learn more about the game.

XCOM 2 Console Announcement Trailer

New York, NY – June 7, 2016 – 2K announced today that XCOM® 2 is coming to the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One on September 6, 2016 in North America and September 9, 2016 internationally for $59.99. Additionally, 2K and Firaxis Games have partnered with industry veterans The Workshop, now a dedicated subsidiary of Skydance Media, to bring the title to consoles and ensure that the XCOM 2 experience meets the same high standards of the beloved series.

Upon its initial release for Windows-based PC, XCOM 2 had critics raving, with IGN giving the game a 9.3 out of 10 and saying, “XCOM 2 is an amazing game,” and PC Gamer writing, “We’ll play this forever,” and awarding a 94% out of 100%. Game Informer Magazine also stated that XCOM 2 is “one of the deepest and most rewarding strategy games on the market” and scored the game a 9.5 out of 10.

“Firaxis has successfully enhanced the XCOM franchise, as XCOM 2 has earned both massive critical and fan acclaim,” said Matt Gorman, vice president of marketing for 2K. “Many console gamers have been vocal about bringing XCOM 2 to their platforms, and now they can look forward to joining the resistance this September.”

XCOM 2, is set 20 years in the future where humanity lost the war against the alien threat and a new world order is in place. XCOM, formerly a secret paramilitary organization, is largely forgotten and must strike back from the shadows to reclaim Earth from the aliens’ rule and free mankind from its evil plans.

“The incredible reception of XCOM 2 has been rewarding and humbling for the team, and we’ve known console fans have been clamoring to play the game too,” said Jake Solomon, creative director of XCOM 2 at Firaxis Games. “As avid console players ourselves, we’re excited to work with The Workshop to bring XCOM 2 to all of our fans.”

Players who pre-order XCOM 2 will also receive the Resistance Warrior Pack, offering additional soldier customization options such as bonus outfits, headgear and custom facial war paint. The Resistance Warrior Pack also includes a “Survivor of the Old War,” a new XCOM recruit who will appear in the Avenger’s barracks. Additionally, players who pre-order the XCOM 2 Digital Deluxe Edition will receive the XCOM 2 Reinforcement Pack* which includes all paid XCOM 2 DLC along with the base game and Resistance Warrior Pack.

XCOM 2 for consoles is rated T for Teen by the ESRB. For more information, please visit www.XCOM.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter or subscribe to XCOM on YouTube.

Natsume’s E3 2016 Line-Up Announced

Burlingame, CA. – June 7, 2016Natsume Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of family-oriented video games, today revealed its full Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) 2016 Lineup. The lineup is headed up by the newly announced Harvest Moon: Skytree Village for Nintendo 3DS. Also on hand at the show will be a new game in the River Cityfranchise, River City: Tokyo Rumble (3DS) and Wild Guns: Reloaded, which is heading to PlayStation 4 this fall. The games will be on display in booth 513 in the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center, June 14th-16th.

Harvest Moon: Skytree Village (3DS)

After a successful jaunt to mobile platforms, the Harvest Moon series returns to the Nintendo handheld. Harvest Moon: Skytree Village is an all-new Harvest Moon title for the Nintendo 3DS!

Times have changed in the land known as the Oasis of the Harvest Goddess. Many people used to live in Skytree Village, and the land was lush and green. However, the power of the Harvest Goddess gradually began to wane, and the land became parched and dry.

With a completely new story, players will be challenged to restore the seven legendary Skytrees that make the town so iconic and bring power and prosperity to the land around them.  Along the way, they’ll meet a new cast of characters (with a few returning familiar faces!), alongside a brand new art style, new character models, and more.

With user-friendly tutorials, players will immediately be able to jump into the thick of things, customizing their farm by raising and lowering the land, creating rivers, ponds, and more. Upgraded tools will assist farmers in shaping the land more efficiently, and afterwards they can kick back and relax in their boat to do a spot of fishing! It won’t be long before they’ll need to weigh anchor to care for their newest herd animal: the Poitou donkey!

Key Features of Harvest Moon: Skytree Village

  • Play as a boy or a girl, woo bachelors and bachelorettes, and start a family!
  • Completely new story with tons of interesting new characters!
  • New crops and flowers to discover!
  • New fishing mechanics: expand waterways and catch rarer fish!
  • A full town with many residents, each with their own personalities and quirks!

River City: Tokyo Rumble (3DS)

River City: Tokyo Rumble comes to the Nintendo 3DS this summer. River City: Tokyo Rumble continues the partnership established last year with Arc System Works. Originally launched as Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-Kun SP: Rantou Kyousoukyoku in Japan, the game is part of a long-running series of side-scrolling RPG brawlers, sports games, and more. North Americans were first introduced to the series with River City Ransom on the NES, with an updated take on the game arriving several years later on the Game Boy Advance. Multiple spinoff games, including volleyball and fighting games, have followed.

River City: Tokyo Rumble follows the story of a hot-blooded high school student named Kunio and his good friends. When a nefarious gang moves into Tokyo to try to take it over, it’s up to this self-proclaimed “fighter for justice” and his buddies to make sure the streets stay safe!

Punch, kick, use weapons such as soccer balls, iron knuckles, chains, and even bicycles to knock some sense into those devious gang members. Take on jobs, level up your abilities, and don’t forget to stop on occasion for a snack or two at the local food joints. Luckily, smiles are free!

Key Features of River City: Tokyo Rumble

  • Play as Kunio, Riki, and other famous fighters from the River City series!
  • Take on jobs to earn extra cash, special moves, and more!
  • Take a break from the main story to fight in a 4-man Rumble or dodgeball match!
  • Take on your friends using Local Play and Download Play!
  • Unlock new characters, stages, and songs as you progress through the game!

Wild Guns: Reloaded (PlayStation 4)

It has been 22 years since the release of Wild Guns on the Super Nintendo. Natsume Inc. is bringing Wild Guns: Reloaded to the PlayStation 4 for the first time by teaming up with Natsume Atari Inc. (Formerly Natsume Co., Ltd.)!

Wild Guns is a fast paced gallery style shooter mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Players can play as Clint, Annie or two new characters, or all together in multiplayer action! Each can jump, dive and roll to get out of the way of the barrage of bullets enemies let fly – or shoot them down with their own gun!

Wild Guns: Reloaded adds numerous improvements to the original, including:

  • Two new characters, each with their own weapons and tactics!
  • 1-4 player mode, where each player can take on one of the four characters!
  • Classic and NEW Stages!
  • NEW Boss Enemies and Special Weapons!

In Wild Guns: Reloaded, Annie has tracked down the famed bounty hunter Clint to get revenge on the Kid gang. With eight stages, each with three zones, there’s plenty of bad robots to blast away. With a true arcade game feel, Wild Guns was the first sci-fi western to arrive on home consoles and, to this day, there really isn’t any other game like it!

Players can follow the latest news for all of the beloved Natsume franchises at www.natsume.com and get a scoop on all of the latest Natsume updates, contests, screen shots and more at www.natsume.com/facebook and www.twitter.com/natsume_inc.