February 4, 2020 – Killing Toasters is good, catching them off guard is even better. After the fascinating Resurrection DLC, Season 2 of Battlestar Galactica Deadlock’s new campaign brings ten more exciting missions: this time, the Colonial fleet will sneak under the DRADIS radar and strike the Cylons where it hurts most, behind enemy lines. Players will take control of the Ghost Fleet, as seen in the TV show prequel Blood and Chrome, and lead the offensive deep into enemy territory where Toaster bases are sitting undefended like robotic ducks.
Simultaneously with the Ghost Fleet Offensive DLC release, a new free update will be available for all Battlestar Galactica Deadlock players: the Fleet Admiral update. This introduces a new level, difficult for the even most experienced fleet commander, as well as the Cinematic Browser that lets the player watch campaign cutscenes, plus UI enhancements and the ability to assign the flagship of each Colonial fleet.
Battlestar Galactica Dealock: Ghost Fleet Offensive will be available on PC on February 25th, on Xbox One and PS4 few weeks later
STOCKHOLM — DreamHack, the premier gaming lifestyle festival, will host the Madden 20 tournament over the course of its three-day festivals in Anaheim, CA (February 21-23) and Dallas, TX (May 22-24). The events will be open for any competitor over the age of 16 attending DreamHack Anaheim or DreamHack Dallas with prizes totaling $25,000. Registration for both festivals will open shortly, and the tournaments will be played in Play Now/Head-to-Head mode.
Festival tickets are available for Anaheim here or Dallas here, and include access to play and watch the Madden 20 tournament. The 24 hour-a-day festival weekend will feature everything gaming under one roof and will be jam-packed with pro esports tournaments; amateur and varsity gaming tournaments; world-famous bring your own computer (BYOC) LAN party; cosplay championship; live music concerts; film screenings; stream studio; console, PC and arcade games; tabletop games; expo; cosplay championship; art gallery; indie game zone; panel discussions, workshops and keynote speakers; and a host of other activities. Gamers can participate or watch professionals compete in esports tournaments with hundreds of thousands of prize dollars on the line.
DreamHack will make its U.S. West Coast debut with DreamHack Anaheim, February 21-23, 2020, at the Anaheim Convention Center. The 24 hour-a-day festival weekend will feature everything gaming under one roof and will be jam-packed with pro esports tournaments, amateur and varsity gaming tournaments, world-famous bring your own computer (BYOC) LAN party, cosplay championship, panels, art, activities, expo, screenings, live music and more.
“We are so thrilled to include this event in our Anaheim debut in February, and for our return to Dallas in May,” said DreamHack Co-CEO Marcus Lindmark. “Both of these cities have such great passion for both esports and traditional sports, which will make these epic events.”
DreamHack kicked off its 25th anniversary in December during DreamHack Winter, and will continue the celebration through 2020. The premier gaming lifestyle festival started as a gathering of friends and their computers in a school cafeteria — with no online access — but has grown into a beacon of internet culture and a gathering place for gamers worldwide featuring everything gaming under one roof.
February 4, 2020 – Wastelanders – the biggest free update for Fallout 76 since launch – is coming April 7, 2020 for PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4. When Wastelanders launches on April 7, Fallout 76 will also make its way onto Steam for the first time. Fully voiced NPCs bring new life to Appalachia as players embark on a new main quest, forge alliances and manage their reputation with competing factions, and uncover the truth of what’s hidden in the mountains.
Check out the brand-new Wastelanders trailer here:
Some of the major changes coming in Wastelanders include:
New Main Quest and Revamped Original Main Quest – Uncover the secrets of West Virginia by playing through an all-new main quest as well as a revamped original main quest line – with friends or solo – starting from the moment you leave Vault 76. New and veteran players alike will take on new missions, explore new locations and fight with (or against) the new faces that have made their long-awaited return to West Virginia.
Human NPCs – Befriend or betray new neighbors who have come to rebuild, and experience Appalachia through the eyes of its residents.
New Creatures and Gear – Take down newly mutated creatures finding their way to the region and earn the highest tier of weapons and armor.
Choices and Reputation – Alter the fates of those you meet with classic dialogue trees. Decisions affect your standing with each faction through an all-new reputation system.
Current Fallout 76 players will not need to purchase any additional content in order to play Wastelanders when it launches. This update is completely free for Fallout 76 owners. Appalachia has changed and a new beginning awaits. Read more on what’s coming to Fallout 76 in Wastelanders here.
BURBANK, Calif. – Feb. 3, 2020 – The Walt Disney Company, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jeffrey Seller, and Thomas Kail are pleased to announce an agreement for the worldwide distribution rights that will bring the 11-time-Tony Award®-, Grammy Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical to cinema screens. The film will be released by The Walt Disney Studios in the United States and Canada on Oct. 15, 2021.
Producers for Hamilton, the film of the original Broadway production, include Miranda, Seller, and Kail, who also directs.
The film of the original Broadway cast performing Hamilton is a leap forward in the art of “live capture.” This movie transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. Combining the best elements of live theater and film, the result is a cinematic stage performance that is a wholly new way to experience Hamilton.
The original Broadway cast appearing in the film include Tony Award® winners Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Tony Award® nominees Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jonathan Groff as King George; Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton; and Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; and Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton.
The cast also includes Carleigh Bettiol, Ariana DeBose, Hope Easterbrook, Sydney James Harcourt, Sasha Hutchings, Thayne Jasperson, Elizabeth Judd, Jon Rua, Austin Smith, Seth Stewart, and Ephraim Sykes.
“Lin-Manuel Miranda created an unforgettable theater experience and a true cultural phenomenon, and it was for good reason that Hamilton was hailed as an astonishing work of art. All who saw it with the original cast will never forget that singular experience,” said Robert A. Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, The Walt Disney Company. “And we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to share this same Broadway experience with millions of people around the world.”
“I fell in love with musical storytelling growing up with the legendary Howard Ashman-Alan Menken Disney collaborations – The Little Mermaid, Beauty and The Beast, Aladdin,” said Lin-Manuel Miranda. “I’m so proud of what Tommy Kail has been able to capture in this filmed version of Hamilton – a live theatrical experience that feels just as immediate in your local movie theater. We’re excited to partner with Disney to bring the original Broadway company of Hamilton to the largest audience possible.”
“We are thrilled for fans of the show, and new audiences across the world, to experience what it was like on stage – and in the audience – when we shot this at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016. We wanted to give everyone the same seat, which is what this film can provide,” said Thomas Kail.
February 3, 2020 –Skater XL, the first skateboarding game ever to give you 100% physics based control, launched a new update (0.2.0.0B) that adds a new level of control and possibilities for player creativity.
The addition of powerslide and revert mechanics open a new layer of style and expression to gameplay, in addition to allowing players to better control speed. New mocaped animations, remastered sound effects, the addition of replay clip length editing and camera speed refinement, and numerous gameplay improvements and bug fixes round out this massive update, now available in Skater XL’s Public Beta branch on Steam.
All features tested from last September’s Public Beta update (0.1.0.0B) will be moved to the main public version of the game, including the Encinitas Skatepark map, an updated character, map selector, replay editor and more.
A full list of the new features, bug fixes, and how to access the Public Beta branch can be viewed HERE.
February 3, 2020 – Viewers of the big game just got a special look at Marvel Studios’ three upcoming Disney+ series: “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” “WandaVision” and “Loki.” The spot is now available.
ABOUT THE NEW DISNEY+ SERIES:
THE FALCON AND THE WINTER SOLDIER
Following the events of “Avengers: Endgame,” Sam Wilson/Falcon (Anthony Mackie) and Bucky Barnes/Winter Soldier (Sebastian Stan) team up in a global adventure that tests their abilities—and their patience—in Marvel Studios’ “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier.” The all-new series is directed by Kari Skogland; Malcolm Spellman is the head writer. Debuts on Disney+ this fall.
WANDAVISION
Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” blends the style of classic sitcoms with the Marvel Cinematic Universe in which Wanda Maximoff (Elizabeth Olsen) and Vision (Paul Bettany)—two super-powered beings living their ideal suburban lives—begin to suspect that everything is not as it seems. The new series is directed by Matt Shakman; Jac Schaeffer is head writer. Debuts on Disney+ this year.
LOKI
In Marvel Studios’ “Loki,” the mercurial villain Loki (Tom Hiddleston) resumes his role as the God of Mischief in a new series that takes place after the events of “Avengers: Endgame.” Kate Herron directs and Michael Waldron is head writer. Debuts on Disney+ next year—2021.
February 3, 2020 – This summer, from the biggest animated franchise in history and global cultural phenomenon, comes the untold story of one 12-year-old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain, in Minions: The Rise of Gru.
Teeming with Illumination’s signature subversive humor, pop-culture sophistication, full-hearted emotion, bold music sensibility, and over-the-top action, Minions: The Rise of Gru is steered by the franchise’s original creators. The film is produced by visionary Illumination founder and CEO Chris Meledandri and his longtime collaborators Janet Healy and Chris Renaud and is directed by returning franchise filmmaker Kyle Balda (Despicable Me 3, Minions). The co-directors are Brad Ableson (The Simpsons) and Jonathan del Val (The Secret Life of Pets films).
The full trailer for Minions: The Rise of Gru, will debut worldwide on February 5, 2020.
Lesquin, France, January 31, 2020 – In a new gameplay video with commentary, Zordix Racing Development Director Joakim Eriksson introduces all the gameplay features of OverpassTM.
Watch OverpassTM commented gameplay trailer here:
From 23 officially licensed vehicles in the game, Joakim chose the Wildcat Sport LTD from Arctic Cat to demonstrate the different ways to play the game. Each track has been created to present players with a unique and tough challenge. There are challenges all along the course: artificial obstacles, mud, rocks, etc. All these must be tackled to get to the finish line.
When starting a race for the first time, players need to explore the track to familiarise themselves with the terrain and the traps ahead. They can then complete it as fast as possible to get on the leaderboard or challenge the community in multiplayer in real time. Forcing through at full throttle is a sure way to send your wheels spinning and get stuck, losing precious seconds. But driving with finesse, with precise acceleration and wise use of the differential, will ensure you navigate the hardest sections successfully.
In this off-road simulation, challenge yourself on extreme tracks at the controls of buggies and quads from major manufacturers. In a variety of local and online game modes, master the terrain physics, overcome obstacles and cope with damage to your vehicle to triumph in this demanding off-road challenge.
Mainz, Germany – January 31, 2020 – Independent studio Netmin Games releases their ultimate ice hockey management game Hockey Manager 20|20 on Steam today.
Lead your favourite club in America and Europe, control the financial aspects of your team, train the players, and manage transfers, sponsors and merchandising.
Hockey Manager 20|20 includes 3D action-packed presentations with full control of your own team in real time. Transfers with the Community can be easily executed via the Steam Workshop.
Hockey Manager 20|20 features an editor so you can create any team in the world, including players, jerseys, sponsors and referees. Additionally, it contains the official licenses of the French and Spanish ice hockey leagues.
Features
Train and manage your hockey team from the lower leagues to the top of ice hockey sport.
Take the job as national coach and lead your team to World Cup titles and Olympic victories.
Huge range of functions with training, tactics, transfers, stadium, fan support, farm teams and youth teams, merchandising, private life, stock market, real careers, and much more.
Easy to use thanks to the intuitive e-mail system and the many assistants.
Action-packed presentation of live 3D games, with full control of your own team in real time.
The community- and editor-functions make it easy to create and edit all leagues in the world – including players, jerseys, sponsors, referees, and much more. The exchange with other players is easy via the Steam Workshop.
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 31, 2020) – SQUARE ENIX® today introduced the spectacular music for FINAL FANTASY® VII REMAKE, unveiling the theme song for the highly anticipated game with a brand new trailer, alongside behind-the-scenes interviews with the track’s creators. The theme song, titled “Hollow”, is written by revered FINAL FANTASY series composer Nobuo Uematsu and features vocals from Singer-Songwriter, Yosh – from Japanese Rock band, Survive Said The Prophet.
To view the Theme Song Trailer, visit:
Alongside the theme song, the brand-new trailer gives a further glimpse at FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE’s epic boss battles and characters, taking viewers even deeper into the eclectic city of Midgar. For returning fans, the trailer also showcases some memorable moments reminiscent of the original game reimagined for the Remake.
To view the behind-the-scenes video featuring interviews with Yosh and Nobuo Uematsu, visit:
Additionally, fans will get to experience the breath-taking music from FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE live, including the game’s theme song, during the Orchestra World Tour in over 10 cities, in cooperation with AWR Music Productions. Starting in Los Angeles this June, the concerts will feature music from the game’s soundtrack performed by a majestic orchestra and full chorus, all conducted by GRAMMY®-Award winner Arnie Roth known for his work on Distant Worlds: music from FINAL FANTASY. For more concert and ticketing information, visit: http://ffvii-remakeconcerts.com/.
For those unable to attend, the full FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE Original Soundtrack will also be available from early Summer 2020.
Finally, those who pre-order any version of FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE from the SQUARE ENIX Store will receive an exclusive FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE lanyard and automatically be entered for a chance to win a stunning limited-edition Sephiroth or Cloud Strife Chronograph watch. More information on how to win these remarkable time pieces is available at: https://sqex.link/n2o.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE is a reimagining of the iconic original game that re-defined the RPG genre, diving deeper into the world and its characters than ever before. The first game in the project will be set in the eclectic city of Midgar and presents a fully standalone gaming experience that provides a great starting point to the series. Along with unforgettable characters and a powerful story, FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE features a hybrid battle system that merges real-time action with strategic, command-based combat.
FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE will be available for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system on April 10, 2020. For more information, visit:
