12/18/2019 – After more than thirty years of service as one of the Navy’s top aviators, Pete “Maverick” Mitchell (Tom Cruise) is where he belongs, pushing the envelope as a courageous test pilot and dodging the advancement in rank that would ground him. When he finds himself training a detachment of Top Gun graduates for a specialized mission the likes of which no living pilot has ever seen, Maverick encounters Lt. Bradley Bradshaw (Miles Teller), call sign: “Rooster,” the son of Maverick’s late friend and Radar Intercept Officer Lt. Nick Bradshaw, aka “Goose.”
December 18, 2019 – Following the deadly events at home, the Abbott family (Emily Blunt, Millicent Simmonds, Noah Jupe) must now face the terrors of the outside world as they continue their fight for survival in silence. Forced to venture into the unknown, they quickly realize that the creatures that hunt by sound are not the only threats that lurk beyond the sand path.
OSLO, Norway – Dec 18th, 2019 – Australian developer Mighty Kingdom and Norwegian publisher Funcom are proud to announce February 25th, 2020 as the release date of the upcoming action-adventure game Conan Chop Chop.
“We have had so much fun developing this game, that I actually have mixed feelings about the end being nigh,” admits Mighty Kingdom CEO Philip Mayes. “An action-adventure rogue-lite party-game. Featuring Conan. I mean, what more can you ask for?”
Mighty Kingdom have had a busy year, travelling from Adelaide in South Australia to LA, Cologne and Melbourne to show off Conan Chop Chop, in between development. In October they were named Studio of the Year at Australian Game Developer Awards. “It’s been hard work, but really enjoyable. Some of my favorite moments were in LA and Cologne, where we got to see how much people enjoyed playing Chop Chop. And now that we have polished the game further, I am really looking forward to seeing the reception it will have at launch,” says Philip Mayes.
Conan Chop Chop was cheekily announced an April 1 st, 2019, and therefore at first perceived as an April Fool’s Day joke, but with gamers and pundits alike stating “I wish this were real”. When it was re-announced during E3, it received rave previews. A journalist from Hollywood Reporter noted “The most fun I saw anybody having was with the game Conan Chop Chop”, calling it “a top-notch party game”. Philip Mayes agrees. “It’s the perfect single-player game. But even better with friends.”
Conan Chop Chop will be released on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch on February 25th. For more information, visit www.conanchopchop.com.
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Developer, Streamline Games have revealed it will be launching its party brawler, Bake ‘n Switch, on Nintendo Switch in Summer 2020.
Currently available on Wishlist on Steam for PC only, Streamline is pleased to publicly share its plans to release Bake ‘n Switch as the first console game to come out of the independent studio. It was featured as part of the hotly anticipated Nintendo Indie World Showcase, which streamed live on Tuesday 10 December, 10:00 am PST alongside 15 other games. The developer and its publisher, Streamline Media Group, are extremely proud of the reception Bake ‘n Switch has received to date.
“It’s an exciting time for Streamline as the momentum toward the Bake ‘n Switch launch keeps building. The game and the team have been recognized at an international level, winning awards and growing an eager fanbase, so to be selected as part of Nintendo’s Indie World Showcase is another great honor and achievement for the company,” said Alexander L. Fernandez, CEO, Streamline Media Group.
Bake ‘n Switch is a cute and cuddly couch co-op for up to four players with adorable dough creatures bobbing and dancing (yes, dancing!) their way around the worlds they inhabit. But don’t be fooled by its appearance, as this in your face action game offers increasingly challenging levels, baddies and bosses that will make any Baker feel the heat!
Players can team up to punch, merge, and bake as many dough creatures as possible before time runs out, or they can battle it out in PVP mode. Either way, this party game brings folks together, so Bake ‘n Switch goes with Nintendo Switch like butter on bread.
“We always saw the Nintendo Switch system as a go-to platform for our game. The console can handle the high-quality visuals, fun gameplay, and wholly support players’ experience. As a party game at heart, Bake ‘n Switch brings friendly collaboration with a competitive edge,” said Reza Farahmandnia, Sr. Production Manager, Streamline Games. “We have a lot more to bring to the table, and look forward to sharing more in the lead up to Summer when we release the buns!”
12/16/19 – Skydance Interactive, a division of Skydance Media, and Skybound Entertainment today announced that digital pre-orders for the highly-anticipated VR title The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners are now available. The studio also revealed the game will be launching on Oculus Rift, Rift S, Quest (via Link cable only) and HTC Vive on January 23, 2020. The game is slated to arrive on PlayStation VR in Spring 2020, followed by Oculus Quest standalone later in the year.
Players can choose between the Standard, Deluxe and Collector’s Editions, and collect in-game bonuses and exclusive items unique to the game’s special editions and platforms. Details on these exclusives include:
The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Standard Edition – $39.99
PlayStation VR
Pre-order not available but there is a free Playstation theme available for Playstation players in the coming weeks.
In-game craft recipe for “The Judge” (Baseball Bat)
In-game craft recipe for “The Sheriff” (Revolver)
In-game craft recipe for “The National” (Combat Knife)
“Bustomization” New Orleans voodoo dolls
Collector’s SWAG Physical Items
Special Edition Reversible Unicorn Backpack / HMD Travel Case
Magnetic Camping Lantern
Concept Art Stash
Collector Saints or Sinners Challenge Coin
Set of 4 Collector’s Pins
Eerie Postcard
16GB “Thumb” Drive
In The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners, freedom of choice and visceral combat offer players a new way to live survival horror in a deep-rooted VR gaming experience. Scale buildings to ambush enemies from above, hold down a walker’s head to rip a knife out of its skull or attack from a distance with throwing weapons, bows and long-range firearms. Players can choose from an arsenal of weapons or craft their own to fit their play style and survive their way. Physics-based combat makes every swing of an axe or jab of a knife resonate with impact.
Choices in The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners will affect not just how the combat plays out but the fate of the city and its other survivors. New Orleans is at war and the living are not just fending off the dead, but each other as well. As players dive deeper into this unforgiving journey they will uncover the mystery at the heart of the conflict that threatens to tear the city apart.
To keep up to date on news and update for The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners register at www.vrwalkingdead.com and follow the official Facebook, Instagram and Twitter channels for the game.
Out January 16th, Mandate of Heaven is the massive forthcoming chapter Pack for Total War: THREE KINGDOMS. Focusing on the tumultuous events prior to the base-game campaign where discontent surrounds Emperor Liang as he deals with an administrative power-struggle as well as the ravaging Yellow Turban tribes who threaten his dynasty.
With eleven playable new and existing factions, nine unique characters, and over forty units – including a range of siege machinery and battlefield deployables – Mandate of Heaven allows THREE KINGDOMS players to wage war on an unprecedented scale. In a Total War first, Mandate of Heaven also features an evolving campaign which grants the ability to play through the prequel campaign directly into the base game setting, meaning players can forge an empire across two momentous periods within Chinese history.
Mandate of Heaven:
6 new playable factions – including the Han Empire.
5 existing factions – with origin stories and new starting positions.
9 new unique characters – featuring the Zhang brothers and Emperor Ling.
40 new units – including siege machinery and faction specific elites.
The new chapter pack will also include a free content update for all THREE KINGDOMS players. Details on Mandate of Heaven and the FLC can be found on the total war FAQ here.
Click here to pre-order Mandate of Heaven and receive 10% off.
Tuesday, 17th December 2019 – Team17 and Ghost Town Games are delighted to announce the holiday season has come early to Overcooked! 2, with today’s launch of the free Winter Wonderland update. Available now on all platforms, Winter Wonderland celebrates the game’s 2019 downloadable content packs, with levels from Campfire Cook Off, Night of the Hangry Horde, and Carnival of Chaos. Make your days merry and bright with seasonal recipes, new chefs, and new enemies for Horde mode!
Key Features
New Festive levels: Five seasonally dressed kitchens give a taste of 2019’s DLC packs (one from Campfire Cook Off, two from Night of the Hangry Horde and two from the recently released Carnival of Chaos.)
Two new chefs: By popular demand, Reindeer Chef makes their Overcooked! 2 debut, along with the the joyful (and triumphant) Present Head Chef.
Horde mode: Now includes new festive enemies!
Four seasonal recipes: Hot chocolate, mince pies, Christmas puddings, and roast dinners
The launch of Winter Wonderland follows Overcooked! 2’s recent win at the 25th Anniversary PlayStation Awards. The game was recognised in the ‘Indies & Developer Award’ category as one of five titles that over the past 12 months has contributed to the expansion of PlayStation.
Vienna, AUSTRIA / Helsinki, FINLAND, December 17th, 2019 – Vroom-Vroom-Vroom! Celebrate Christmas early with Wreckfest’s holiday update as well as the new car pack DLC.
The holiday update contains the following additions. See here for the detailed patch notes.
Two new free tracks
Multiplayer event voting
Player-hosted public servers
Car customization in lobby
The Modified Monsters Car Pack brings you a collection of five backyard built vehicles with a mix that will make you go hog-wild! Strike fear with the crazy monster truck, or head into battle in a fully loaded military pickup! Burn rubber like a pro with the dragster, or try the hilarious mini racing car for size! And finally, try taking the pig car out for a spin – enjoy the roast! The Modified Monsters Car Pack is out today on all platforms for $3.99 | €3.99 | £3.29.
Cambridge, UK – 12 November 2019. Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today announced the first PDLC for Planet Zoo, the Arctic Pack, will be available on Steam from 17 December for £7.99 / $9.99 / €9.99. Alongside the PDLC, a free update will add new features for existing players. Planet Zoo is available now on Steam with a RRP of £34.99 / $44.99 / €44.99, Planet Zoo Deluxe Edition RRP for £42.99 / $54.99 / €54.99 or the Planet Zoo Deluxe Upgrade Pack for £9.99 / $11.99 / €11.99.
No need to wrap up warm, players can explore a wintery wonderland with Planet Zoo’s first PDLC, Arctic Pack, out 17 December. Featuring four new habitat animals, two new scenarios and hundreds of foliage and scenery items, the first Planet Zoo PDLC launches alongside a free update for existing players including a range of new features, improvements and fixes.
The graceful Arctic Wolf, majestic Polar Bear, wintery Reindeer and hardy Dall Sheep join the impressive list of habitat animals available to players to breed, research and raise within their hand crafted and unique zoos. Two new arctic themed scenarios will set a series of challenges, focusing on expanding and maintaining existing zoos while ensuring animal welfare and educating guests. The mountainous and snowy tundra biome, based in Norway and featuring the Aurora Sky, and the arid desert biome in Mexico, will challenge and delight players.
Sky, and the arid desert biome in Mexico, will challenge and delight players.
The PDLC launches alongside a free update containing a range of new features for existing players; a new aging slider to slow the animal life-cycle, immediate family members have been added to the animal info panels, new heat maps including crime and inbreeding, new nature assets, enrichment items and a range of fixes and improvements.
Frontier also shared a Planet Zoo stats and facts based on the first month of player data in a handy infographic, including;
62 million animals born
23m million staff hired
5 million enrichment items placed
7 million animals released into the wild
Dall Sheep
Native to north-western North America, ranging from white to slate brown in colour and having curved, yellowish-brown horns
The sheep inhabit the subarctic mountain ranges of Alaska, the Yukon Territory, the Mackenzie Mountains in the western Northwest Territories, and central and northern British Columbia
Dall sheep are found in relatively dry country and try to stay in a special combination of open alpine ridges, meadows, and steep slopes with extremely rugged ground in the immediate vicinity, to allow escape from predators that cannot travel quickly through such terrain.
Polar Bear
The polar bear is a large species of bear that lives in the Arctic Circle and the Sub Arctic. Their coat is completely white, with dark eyes and a dark nose
Polar bears are the largest land carnivores in the world
Polar bears do not need to drink as they can produce water through digesting seal blubber
With the exception of a mother with her cubs, polar bears are solitary
Arctic Wolf
Arctic wolves, also known as white wolves, are a large canid species that live in Northern Canada and Greenland. They are large pack predators that feed mainly on muskoxen and arctic hares, although they may also eat foxes, birds and bear cubs as well as scavenge carrion.
Arctic wolves are larger and stockier than other species of wolves to enable them to withstand the harsh conditions in which they live
Arctic wolves can withstand temperatures as low as –53oC
Reindeer
The reindeer is a species of ungulate that lives throughout the Arctic and Sub Arctic
The appearance of reindeer changes depending on where they are from and the time of year, but generally they have a brown and white coat and face with a white underside and muzzle, often with darker coloration on the snout.
The North American reindeer (caribou) migrates up to 5000km, the furthest of any land mammal
The most mature and dominant reindeer stags have the largest antlers
Norway
Players will head over to the Scandinavian fjords of Norway to build up a remote animal sanctuary, bringing new Arctic animals to their zoo, tending to their needs, and ensuring their habitats are suitable
Mexico
Players will expand on an existing zoo that’s looking to bring a touch of frost to its guests, while learning how to keep native Arctic animals comfortable in a challenging hot climate
LOS ANGELES — December 17, 2019 —Today, Athlon Games and Telltale Games launched The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition. Shadows Edition brings a sinister new look to the Telltale Batman Series adding a noir-style visual makeover and graphical upgrade to the critically acclaimed and much-loved games.
The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition, which includes the Batman: The Telltale Series base game and new noir style DLC, is available for players to purchase now on Xbox One and Steam, PlayStation 4 on December 20th, and Epic Games Store and Nintendo Switch™ in the near future, for $29.99. Players who already own the base game can add Shadows Mode as stand-alone DLC from $4.99.
Earlier this year, Athlon Games and Telltale Games struck a new publishing agreement for five popular Telltale Games releases, including Batman 1 & 2 and Wolf Among Us, which are currently available for fans to purchase. One of the leading creators of interactive storytelling, Telltale Games titles represent a collection of unique and powerful story driven narratives that invoke fond memories for fans worldwide.
“We’re excited to be able to build and continue the legacy of an iconic Telltale Games franchise by launching The Telltale Batman Shadows Edition today,” said Brian Waddle, Chief Revenue Officer at LCG Entertainment/Telltale Games. “This is just the beginning in a much more expansive plan to build on our catalog of Telltale Games titles, which we hope to discuss in further detail in the coming months.”
Batman: The Telltale Series cast players into the fractured psyche of Bruce Wayne in a dark and violent original story and challenges players with discovering the powerful and far-reaching consequences of choice as the Dark Knight. As Batman, players will encounter classic allies and adversaries, and will learn the true meaning of what it means to be the man behind the cowl as Bruce Wayne.
For further information on upcoming announcements related to Telltale Games, please follow Telltale Games on Twitter.
