DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure, a brand new open-world adventure game launches this summer. Today, Outright Games have unveiled the first ever gameplay trailer, showing off the colorful open world of Miradero.
Additionally, today it’s been revealed that Isabela Merced (Dora and the Lost City of Gold, Instant Family) will be voicing the main character, Lucky Prescott. Stay tuned for news in the coming months to see how Merced has brought the character of Lucky to life in this new interactive adventure. Merced will also star as Lucky in the upcoming DreamWorks Animation feature film, Spirit Untamed, which releases June 4.
DreamWorks Spirit Lucky’s Big Adventure launches this June on PlayStation® 4, Nintendo Switch™, Xbox One and PC digital and lets fans explore Miradero and its surrounding areas. Players can experience mini-games and challenges, including: rescuing animals in danger, helping the townsfolk, competing in friendly horse races, taking photos of the stunning wildlife and much more!
Please do let us know if there is more info we can provide at this time and we look forward to bringing you even more news when the game launches on June 1st.
20 years ago, on April 20th, 2001 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive was released by developer Spellbound Entertainment, known today as Black Forest Games. Fast forward to present day, and the award-winning and critically acclaimed Desperados III (now developed by Mimimi Games) was honored in the past week with the “Best German Game” award at the German Game Awards 2021.
To celebrate the 20 year anniversary, we’ve created a special documentary, highlighting how Desperados came to be. This includes insights into why it wasn’t called Death Valley, why a confederate General, raising zombie soldiers to continue the American Civil War didn’t play a role, and why Jon Bon Jovi wasn’t part of the first trailer.
Steam Sale
Starting on April 20th, 10 AM PST, a special franchise sale for all Desperados games will start on Steam, and will run until April 23rd. Desperados III and all of its DLCs will be 50% off. Desperados – Wanted Dead or Alive, Desperados II Coopers Revenge, and Helldorado will be 75% off.
Having kick-started its movement to both refresh and honour the survival-horror genre with Song of Horror on PC, Raiser Games and Protocol Games are utterly spooked to announce that the game will come to both PlayStation and Xbox consoles as one single release on 28th May 2021.
The release will allow console players to follow the same path their PC brethren enjoyed, taking on a thrilling paranormal story where the threat of The Presence, a dark entity that reacts to your way of playing, looms large throughout.
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Song of Horror sees players set out to investigate the mysterious disappearance of famed but now elusive writer Sebastian P. Husher – a man who, along with his entire family, has vanished without a trace. Taking on any one of 13 different characters, Song of Horror is a Lovecraftian, third person adventure that pays homage to classic masterpieces of the survival-horror genre.
“We,ve always been incredibly humbled by the reception Song of Horror received from PC players, and now’s the time to drag console players into the brooding mystery the game has to offer,” says studio co-founder Carlos Grupeli. “The survival-horror genre has such a long & rich history on both PlayStation and Xbox that it feels like absolutely the right home for our little ode to all that has gone before to an audience that truly appreciates real scares.”
At its heart, Song of Horror is a non-combat adventure where the focus is instead on running and hiding, staying silent in the midst of all the terror to avoid triggering unnerving manifestations, capable of bringing the game’s protagonists to the brink of insanity. With the ever-present threat of The Presence keeping players on their toes from start to finish – powered by an AI that adapts to your gameplay -, Song of Horror’s mission to keep you severely spooked is one it never lets up on.
Song of Horror features: –
A truly dynamic terror experience: its antagonist, the supernatural entity known only as The Presence, is controlled by an advanced AI (Artificial Intelligence) that reacts to your actions and decisions.
Experience unbearable fear as this otherworldly being responds to your way of playing and hunts you down in unexpected ways, offering a unique experience to every player and gameplay where tension builds up naturally instead of coming from scripted sequences.
Live this story through the eyes of a varied set of characters related to the story in their own way. Every character is different, and brings their unique point of view to the investigation, allowing them to approach clues and items differently.
Their actions and decisions will shape the world: some of them will know more or less of certain aspects of the story; some will be more effective against supernatural manifestations, but all of them can die if the Presence gets to them – and death can be permanent. If they die, you will have to pick the story up with another one, and continue the investigation so their deaths are not in vain.
A mysterious antique shop, a forgotten abbey, an abandoned mental hospital… Each location in Song of Horror is inspired by the classics of the genre. Explore and investigate these haunted places to gather clues and items that will help you solve challenging puzzles while enduring the agonizing tension of the game’s atmosphere.
Song of Horror will launch on PlayStation and Xbox 28th May 2021.
This morning the poster for Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” debuted on actor Simu Liu’s social sites. The actor, who stars as the film’s title character, Shang-Chi, celebrates his birthday today and was excited that Marvel Studios gave him the poster to share as a special birthday gift!
Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Tony Leung as Wenwu, Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy and Michelle Yeoh as Jiang Nan, as well as Fala Chen, Meng’er Zhang, Florian Munteanu and Ronny Chieng.
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. David Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay for the film, which opens in theaters on September 3, 2021.
Curl that chest hair and polish up your best gold chain, because legendary ladies man Larry Laffer is headed to Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch on May 18, 2021, in Leisure Suit Larry: Wet Dreams Dry Twice. Publisher Assemble Entertainment and developer CrazyBunch are more excited than Larry when English Leather cologne goes on sale, especially with the PC version winning “Best Classic Adventure of 2020” from the Adventure Game of the Year (AGOTY) Awards. Help Larry track down his missing soulmate, the lovely Faith, who has mysteriously disappeared in the tropical paradise of Kalau’a — now from the comfort of your couch or on the go!
Currently enjoying a “Very Positive” review metric on Steam and a successful run on the original love machine, aka the PC, Wet Dreams Dry Twice is everything the long-running and legendary adventure series is known for: a plucky protagonist, more than 50 gorgeous, hand-drawn locations to explore, new friends as well as beloved recurring characters from previous games, and of course, plenty of naughty puns and hilarious puzzles to solve.
“Wet Dreams Dry Twice was a big hit on the PC, and it’s our pleasure to finally share the even cheekier adventures of Larry with console players,” said Assemble Entertainment CEO Stefan Marcinek. “There’s a charm to this series that keeps players coming back again and again, and Larry’s latest quest might be his most important of all.”
In the events of the last game, our heartsick hero Larry Laffer found himself stranded in Cancum and ready to leave the single life behind. Unfortunately, one thing led to another and Larry’s true love and future wife (hopefully) Faith has disappeared somewhere amongst the sunny series of islands in the Kalau’a Archipelago. Can Larry avoid temptation and stay focused enough to find out what happened and reunite with Faith?
Watch the Leisure Suit Larry – Wet Dreams Dry Twice console teaser trailer:
The music festival builder-sim in colorful voxels Festival Tycoon is running a free Playtest this weekend on Steam in which players will get to try their design and marketing skills on two fully unlocked maps plus customization options in a Sandbox mode.
The Playtest starts later today and will run through the weekend until Monday 19th April.
A fusion of builder, management and RTS, Festival Tycoon is all about hosting the wildest festival the world has ever seen in adorable, colorful voxels.
Features:
Design the optimal festival layout: Place tents, VIP bungalows, glamorous stages, portaloos, festival decorations and more!
Book talent and arrange a stellar line-up: Put your bargaining skills and musical taste to the test by hiring a range of bands across the likes of folk, rock and techno.
Attract sponsors and sell tickets: Appease sponsors like banks, record labels and drink companies for grants.
Keep the crowds happy: Be wary of your attendees’ satisfaction, as unhappy punters are quick to take to social media and ruin your reputation!
Behaviour Interactive is excited to team up with Capcom to introduce the world of Resident Evil into the dark twisted horror universe of its hit asymmetrical 4v1 game: Dead by Daylight. The partnership was announced today during Capcom’s Resident Evil Showcase livestream.
The Resident Evil Chapter is coming in June to Dead by Daylight. More details will follow.
“We are excited to be working with the legendary studio Capcom to create the next Dead by Daylight chapter”, says Dave Richard, Creative Director for Dead by Daylight. “It is an honor and an absolute joy to welcome the original survival horror game Resident Evil in The Entity’s universe. The result is fantastic and will surprise new players and veterans alike. Players can expect a chapter packed with iconic content and novel ways to sacrifice or survive inspired by the renowned franchise.”
“This is such an awesome new addition to our universe! If you had told us, five years ago when we launched, that one day we would be adding characters from the legendary Resident Evil world into our game, none of us would have believed you”, explains Mathieu Côté, Game Director for Dead by Daylight. “We are so very grateful to Capcom for everything they’ve done over the years to bring horror to the world of video games. And today, we get to bring these icons into Dead by Daylight. It is an incredibly proud moment for us.”
Every gamer with a passion for strategy is invited to join Slitherine for a full day of presentations, insights, announcements, and gameplay sessions: a chance to look into the future of the company. A company whose trademark excellence made it become the undisputed Home of Wargamers.
Home of Wargamers 2021 LIVE+ was announced today during Tea Time, Slitherine’s traditional weekly show that airs on Twitch every Thursday at 4 pm UK time. Marketing Director Marco Minoli provided some details on this new event and confirmed that it would happen on May 11th. It will be all-digital, all streaming, and free for all.
“Slitherine is growing at a fast pace: franchises like Warhammer 40,000: Gladius, which has now sold well over one million units, Battlestar Galactica Deadlock and Panzer Corps 2 are the tip of an iceberg that also includes the biggest wargame ever produced War in the East 2, “the best 4X game of 2020” Shadow Empire, underdogs big seller ICBM and much more”, said Marco Minoli.
With Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector, Starship Troopers: Terran Command, and Distant Worlds 2 all releasing in 2021, there is much to be looking forwards to. But there is a lot more brewing: there are fifteen unannounced games in development right now at Slitherine, and four of these will be unveiled on May 11th at Home of Wargamers 2021 LIVE+”.
Slitherine will be showing off all their games that are scheduled for release in 2021. That includes the highly anticipated Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector and Starship Troopers: Terran Command, the long-awaited Distant Worlds 2, and much more. If it were for just these things, it would already be an action-packed event, but this is not all that is planned. More information will be revealed as the date approaches.
inXile entertainment and Deep Silver announced today that the award-winning squad-based ARPG Wasteland 3 will see its first narrative expansion DLC content pack, The Battle of Steeltown, coming to the title on June 3, 2021 for both PC and consoles.
The towering factory complex of Steeltown lies in southwest Colorado. Steeltown manufactures all the trucks, armor, weapons, and robots that keeps Colorado running and the Patriarch in power, but deliveries are mixed up, late, or outright missing.
The team of Rangers sent to investigate find the complex in disarray. Striking workers, bandit raids…not to mention the gates are locked tight. Without help the area will revolt and take Steeltown’s leader, Abigail Markham, with it. But maybe that’s not such a bad thing? You and your team of Rangers will need to decide that for yourself.
View The Battle of Steeltown teaser trailer on YouTube here:
Players can explore the Steeltown in solo or co-op mode, taking on new quests and facing a horde of new robotic enemies. New mechanics have also been added to the tactical combat – stacking status effects, elemental shields, telegraphed attacks, and non-lethal weapons – giving fighters a new dimension and allowing players to solve battles in brand new ways.
These new elements will also expand into the base game, along with new weapons, armor and encounters, giving the game a whole new experience and, depending on how far they’ve already progressed, will scale the combat and gear when entering Steeltown ensuring level-appropriate challenges.
“The Battle of Steeltown represents not just a fantastic new chapter in Wasteland 3’s story,” says Game Director, David Rogers. “Full of choice, consequence, and Wasteland 3’s unique brand of humor, it’s also a culmination of all the hard work we’ve put into the game since launch. For those playing Wasteland 3 for the first time, they’ll be playing the best version of the game. For players coming back to visit Steeltown, they’re in for a treat with new story, characters, and combat mechanics that really change up tactics in challenging new ways.”
The games music’s supervisor, Mary Ramos, along with composer Mark Morgan, have also added their own original scores and post-apocalyptic inspired covers.
Wasteland 3, The Battle of Steeltown, will be available for digital download on June 3, 2021 on PC and Consoles.
Arcen Games is excited to announce the launch of a truly major update for space strategy cult hit AI War 2, along with the May 18th release date for its upcoming expansion AI War 2: Zenith Onslaught.
The most devious and acclaimed artificial intelligence in strategy gaming continues to evolve, with an ever-growing pantheon of allies and enemies. AI War 2 is a grand strategy/RTS hybrid against an overwhelming, inhuman enemy who has conquered the galaxy.
“The new Paradigm Shift update (v2.800) for AI War 2 reimagines players’ relationship to luck within the context of the game,” according to lead developer Chris McElligott Park. “Procedural generation is an excellent tool often misused, but we’ve always had two competing ideologies within the AI War titles: one, you’re constructing an empire of your own design; and two, you’re having to adapt to what you find and be clever with tools that are not always your top favorites.”
“There has always been a push and pull between these two competing ideas, and this new Paradigm Shift, as we call it, brings them into greater balance, while also reducing the impact of luck, and increasing the number of shooting conflicts you’re likely to get into.”
The upcoming May 18th release of the Zenith Onslaught expansion is absolutely jam-packed with features as well. From “small” details like powerful new elite Cruisers that you can put in a new slot in your fleets, to galaxy-spanning empires like the Dark Zenith and the Zenith Architrave, this expansion is filled with new tools to use and new foes to untangle. Wormhole Borers let certain AIs alter the map topology, while Nomad Planets alter the map topology on their own as they roam around. The Zenith Miners hollow out entire planets, and Golem variants abound.
This expansion will also coincide with AI War 2 fully launching its multiplayer mode. More details to come as we approach the release date next month.
AI War 2 is available now for $19.99 via Steam on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux platforms.
