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Dauntless Launches Open Beta

Vancouver, BC – May 24, 2018 Slayers unite! Today, Phoenix Labs, an independent game development studio made up of industry veterans from Riot Games, BioWare, Capcom, and more launched Dauntless into Open Beta on PC worldwide. Dauntless is the next evolution of  online co-op action RPGs, built upon a living, breathing world that will continue to grow and expand for years to come. Aspiring Slayers can join the one million plus who have already registered for Dauntless and download the game free-to-play and adventure across the science-fantasy universe of the Shattered Isles together by visiting: www.playdauntless.com

In Dauntless, players take up the mantle of Slayers. These brave warriors fight for humanity’s survival against ferocious beasts known as Behemoths, whose savage hunger to drain the very essence, or aether, from the world puts every life at risk. Equipped with powerful armor and weapons, Slayers will join up with others and adventure across the Shattered Isles to battle Behemoths together. After each battle, Slayers bring their hard-earned spoils to the frontier city of Ramsgate to craft, enhance and customize their arsenal to take on the next challenging encounter. The team at Phoenix Labs is committed to building Dauntless as an evolving experience. Expect new expansions, adventures, deadly Behemoths and more – all on a regular basis and all free-to-play.

“Open Beta is an exciting next step for us, but it is just the beginning for what we have planned for Dauntless,” said Jesse Houston, CEO and co-founder of Phoenix Labs. “For the past four years we’ve been dedicated to creating the next, great online game for players to share together, and Open Beta is the next huge step in fulfilling our promise. We will be continually adding content and updates to Dauntless and incorporating feedback from our passionate community. We are committed to providing more and more reasons for players to come back to Dauntless for years to come.”

Slayers will also forge their legend through a robust Evergame experience that offers a multitude of challenges and activities once they complete the main campaign. From fiendish Dire Behemoths and heroic difficulties, to unique hunt modifiers encouraging Slayers to adapt their strategies, the Evergame offers a multitude of challenges and promises powerful rewards (including Exotic gear) to those who answer the call. The Dauntless experience will continue to offer players new and unique ways to engage with the world and community for years to come.

Download Dauntless for free today and experience the next evolution of co-op action RPGs by visiting: www.playdauntless.com

To stay up to date on in-game events, updates and more, follow Dauntless on Facebook, Twitter and join the official Forum.

Ubisoft Unveils E3 2018 Lineup

Ubisoft has unveiled details about their upcoming E3 2018 game lineup. The company will be showing off the following titles:

  • Tom Clancy’s The Division 2
  • Beyond Good & Evil 2
  • For Honor
  • Skull & Bones
  • Starlink: Battle for Atlas
  • Transference

Ubisoft also released a short video for your viewing enjoyment:

From their news release: Our E3 officially kicks off at 1:00 p.m. PDT on Monday, June 11, live from the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles. A pre-show will start things off at 12:15 p.m. PDT, and a post-show will feature a deeper dive at one of the games from the conference.

From June 12 to 14, the Ubisoft booth — located at the South Hall, booth #1623, at the Los Angeles Convention Center — will welcome fans and players, and give them the chance to get hands on with Ubisoft’s games. We have more game stations than ever, allowing more fans to try our games, and Ubisoft Club members will receive free in-game rewards just for playing. In addition, there will be live stage activities at the booth, including demos and shows, and the Ubisoft shop will be offering some of the best items from Ubi Workshop and UbiCollectibles, along with items exclusively created for E3 attendees.

The Ubisoft Club also is inviting 60 Star Players to E3, and offering free rewards to fans who can’t go to the show. This comes on the heels of the worldwide launch of the beta of Ubisoft Club’s AI buddy, Sam, which will, in addition to help players becoming better, have the latest info about the show.

“Video games are playing a bigger role in the future of entertainment and in people’s lives, which is why I’m always excited to see the innovations and games from around the industry showcased at E3,” said Yves Guillemot, co-founder and CEO, Ubisoft. “Our talented teams can’t wait to show off what they’re creating, and to share how we’re partnering with players to develop diverse experiences that are enriching and, most importantly, fun.”

Agony New Gameplay Trailer

WALNUT CREEK, CA – May 24, 2018 – Madmind Studio and Maximum Games today release a new gameplay clip for the upcoming unsettling descent into the afterlife, Agony, which will launch on May 29th for PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC.

The new clip is a stark reminder of the terrors brimming within Agony’s surreal environments, each teeming with abominations devoid of anything but evil. Agony’s nightmarish corridors harbor dark surprises with every turn, weaving a hellscape only the bravest will endure.

Agony follows an unfortunate soul’s arrival in the depths of hell and his desperate search for the mysterious Red Goddess, a figure standing as the only chance for anyone to escape eternal damnation. Scores of bloodthirsty demons prowl the twisted pathways and grotesque locales leading to the Red Goddess, readily feeding on anyone who proves unsavvy with stealth or combat.

Escape is only possible by besting hell’s abyss of beasts, solving environmental puzzles and making clever use of the realm’s mentally broken sinners via possession to finally confront the Red Goddess and escape endless torment.

For more information on Agony, please visit http://agonygame.com.

Teen Titans GO Figure! Gameplay Trailer

ATLANTA  May 23, 2018  Cartoon Network has released a new gameplay trailer with even more details for Teen Titans GO Figure!, the upcoming mobile game based on the Cartoon Network hit animated series from Warner Bros. Animation, Teen Titans GO!, and inspired by the upcoming Warner Bros. Pictures feature film Teen Titans GO! to the Movies.

As an added bonus, owners of the original Teeny Titans will unlock a free Hooded Hood figure in Teen Titans GO Figure! when it releases. Players who beat Teeny Titans will unlock an extra surprise figure in game, as well.

The sequel to the top-selling mobile game Teeny Titans, Teen Titans GO Figure! combines the cute 3D stylized figures, exciting battle system and engaging shopping simulation of the original with a new adventure featuring the DC universe’s greatest Super Heroes and Super Villains. Someone’s trying to put the Teeny Titans Figure Company out of business and all signs point to… the Justice League?! Play as Robin, Raven, Cyborg, Starfire or Beast Boy as you battle and search for clues to solve this mystery. Journey beyond Jump City to visit Gotham City and explore Wayne Manor, the Batcave, and Arkham Asylum! Travel on to scenic Metropolis, where you can enter the Hall of Justice and even reach the orbiting Justice League Watchtower!

Collect and battle almost 100 delightful figures, including fan-favorite characters like Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, The Flash, Green Lantern, Black Lightning, Swamp Thing, Shazam and more, each customizable with colorful paint schemes for the perfect look. Head into combat with super accessories like the Batmobile, Green Lantern Battery or Superman’s iconic underwear! You’ll meet a far-reaching cast of DC characters, from Supergirl, Hawkgirl, Commissioner Gordon and Martian Manhunter to Space Cabbie, Rainbow Raider, Booster Gold, Condiment King and many more.

Teen Titans GO Figure! is licensed by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment on behalf of DC Entertainment. It is expected to launch on iOS and Android smartphones and tablets via the App Store, Google Play and Amazon Appstore this summer, in time for the release of Teen Titans GO! To the Movies, arriving in theaters only on July 27, 2018.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Edition

MAPLEWOOD, N.J., and WATFORD, United Kingdom – May 24, 2018 – Fresh from the news of secret day-one DLC, Saber Interactive and Wired Productions are delighted to reveal a limited collector’s edition of Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn that will ship June 5, 2018, and deliver the ultimate in collectibles and merchandise for fans.

With only 500 Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Editions created, the run will be extremely limited. For ten lucky fans who preorder one of the 500, Shaq himself will ramp-up the rareness with his autograph.

The Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Edition is available both with and without the game and includes:

  • Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn on your chosen format (including secret day-one DLC)
  • Shaq Fu t-shirt in M, L, XL, XXL
  • Shaq Fu snapback
  • Shaq Fu artbook
  • Shaq Fu vinyl single (in bright yellow vinyl!)
  • Shaq shimmy lenticular art card
  • A stunning Shaq Fu bag

Available for $93.99/£79.99/€91.99 with Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn or $73.99/£59.99/€71.99 without, if you’re a huge fan of Shaq Fu, there’s no better, more exclusive purchase than the Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn Limited Collector’s Edition.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn will be bundled as a physical boxed product with the unannounced ‘Bonus FU’ DLC at major retailers for $29.99/£24.99/€29.99 on the PlayStation®4 and Xbox One and $39.99/£34.99/€39.99 on Nintendo Switch™. The additional ‘Bonus FU’ will not only raise a few eyebrows on launch day when it’s revealed but will extend the gaming experience by approximately two-and-a-half hours.

“Listening to our community has enabled us to build engaging and exciting content for fans, and we’re going the extra mile with Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn,” said Leo Zullo, Managing Director at Wired Productions. “We’re only creating 500 units, because our community wants that rarity and exclusivity, and we’re delighted to deliver this compelling product for Shaq’s biggest fans.”

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn is an intense, action-packed beat ‘em up which sees players take on the role of the unstoppable Shaquille O’Neal as he fights his way through the hordes of hell and Hollywood. Master devastating combos, battle outlandish celebrity bosses and take on all comers with an array of weapons, including katanas, shuriken and baseball bats. Channel Shaq’s alter egos, Big Daddy O and Big Diesel, in epic battles in the successor to the worst game ever on a mission to restore Shaq’s legacy.

VAMPYR 55 Minutes of Gameplay

May 24, 2018 – Vampyr, the narrative-driven action-RPG from DONTNOD Entertainment, releases June 5 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Today, watch almost one hour of new gameplay footage taken from last week’s developer stream, as the developers discuss the game and answer questions direct from the community.

This gameplay, taken from around six hours into the story, shows off several of the deep systems that make up Vampyr’s citizen and district ecosystems. Players are free to kill (or spare) any and all of London’s citizens, using their blood to evolve deadly new powers. Protagonist Jonathan Reid is also a doctor, and can therefore choose to heal these same inhabitants by conducting examinations and crafting specific medicines. Curing illnesses improves the quality of life for each citizen and the district as a whole – but for players that only care about growing stronger, it also means their blood offers a larger, tastier boost in power!

Balancing the overall health of citizens with who you choose to kill is vital for players who want to keep districts from being lost. Each of the four main districts have their own health status gauge, which is affected by the number of dead, sick and healthy citizens in that area. As the gauge drops lower, shop prices will increase, citizens are more likely to get sick, and life there generally deteriorates. If the status drops below critical condition, then the entire district will be lost forever! This means all shops, citizen side quests and regular inhabitants in that district are permanently gone, taken over by deadly enemies. If this happens, it doesn’t mean game over! A player who loses all four districts can still complete Vampyr’s main story – though their recklessness will reward them with the ending they deserve.

Stay tuned for more live Vampyr gameplay, with another dev stream on June 4!

Vampyr releases June 5 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. Preorders are now available at http://vampyr-game.com/

Six Flags Great Adventure Announces Memorial Day Weekend Celebration

May 24, 2018 – Guests are invited to kick off summer at Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor this Memorial Day weekend with exciting events, celebrity appearances and their favorite thrill rides.

  • Meet and Greet DC Super Heroes SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN – May 26 & 27
    • The DC Super Heroes SUPERMAN and WONDER WOMAN will pose for photographs and sign autographs at select times for fans throughout the day in METROPOLIS near JUSTICE LEAGUE Battle for Metropolis.
    • Times: May 26 between 12:30 and 7:30 p.m., May 27 between 10:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Mega Concierto Del Verano En Six Flags – May 26 at 7 p.m.
    • Concert will take place at the Northern Star Arena starring Alex Sensation, Arcangel, De La Ghetto and Rakim Y Ken-Y!
  • Six Flags Hurricane Harbor Long Weekend — May 26 through 28
    • Guests can enjoy Hurricane Harbor’s tropical oasis all weekend long.
    • Park Hours: May 26 and 27 from 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., May 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m
  • Garden State Comic Fest: Great Adventure Edition – May 27 from 12 to 7 p.m.
    • Event will take place in METROPOLIS featuring comics, collectibles, artists, DC Comics cosplay, and special celebrity appearances by actor Dean Cain, known for his role as Clark Kent/SUPERMAN in “Lois and Clark: The New Adventures of SUPERMAN” andJeremiah Danvers in the TV series “SUPERGIRL.” Bill Spadea from NJ 101.5 and Chasing News will host a question-and-answer session with Dean Cain in Showcase Theatre. (Autographs require additional fee.
  • Six Flags Great Adventure Open Daily
    • Guests can enjoy the World’s Ultimate Thrill Park daily through Labor Day.

WHERE:

Six Flags Great Adventure and Hurricane Harbor, Rt. 537, Jackson, NJ 08527

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

All events are included with park admission, Season Pass or active Membership, unless noted. More information is available at www.sixflags.com/greatadventure

Battlefield V Reveal Trailer

Battlefield™ V launches worldwide on October 19th. Pre-order now for Open Beta early access*: https://bit.ly/2s1ixko

Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with Battlefield V as the series goes back to its roots with a never-before-seen portrayal of World War 2. Assemble your Company of customized soldiers, weapons, and vehicles – then take them on an epic journey through the Tides of War. Experience the most intense, immersive Battlefield yet. You will never be the same.

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Agony to Feature Roguelite Survival Mode

WALNUT CREEK, CA – May 23, 2018 – Madmind Studio has revealed more information about a new survival-oriented mode for the highly-anticipated horror game Agony launching May 29th for PlayStation®4, Xbox One  and PC.

Agony Mode will grant players only one life as they explore procedurally generated, labyrinth-like chambers. These unpredictable mazes made of ice and walls of bone will encourage players to complete quests such as collecting 10 figurines spread throughout a level. Each Agony Mode session ends once a player is killed, and their score will be compared to the success of sinners worldwide via global leaderboards.

Once a labyrinth’s quest objectives are completed and players reach the mysterious Red Chamber, they can earn additional points by braving new stages or returning to a cleared maze to play as one of Agony’s notorious prowling Succubi. Agony Mode is the ultimate test of survival skills players formed while playing through the game’s core campaign, providing the perfect stage for players to showcase everything they’ve learned from pursuing the elusive Red Goddess.

For more information on Agony, please visit http://agonygame.com.

Earthfall Release Date Announced

May 23, 2018 – Seattle-area developer Holospark announced today that they will release their multiplayer cooperative team-shooter, Earthfall, on July 13 digitally on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Steam, with Gearbox Publishing distributing the game in physical boxed retail. Earthfall has players working together to fend off an alien invasion of the Pacific Northwest – using squad-tactics, portable heavy weaponry, “instant” walls, and more tools as they avoid swarms of horrific intergalactic invaders.

Earthfall will be available on July 13, 2018 for $29.99 USD, with a special Deluxe Edition also available for $39.99 USD, which will include exclusive character biohazard suits and weapon skins.

“We are excited to bring Earthfall to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 13. By partnering with Gearbox Publishing on a physical release, even more fans will be able to get their hands on Earthfall on launch day,” said Russell Williams, CEO of Holospark. “We’ve been hard at work on Earthfall since it first launched in Early Access last year, and we’re really proud of what the game has become. Our thanks to everyone that played Earthfall and shared their feedback, whether that was on Steam or in-person. You’ve helped make the game what is it today.”

“Once we got our hands on Earthfall, we couldn’t stop playing it! It’s the modern co-op horde shooter we’ve been missing for so long,” said Brad Schliesser, director of sales at Gearbox. “We knew Earthfall was the perfect addition to our growing publishing efforts at Gearbox.”

“We are excited to be working with Holospark’s talented group of veteran developers to bring the amazing co-op experience of Earthfall to retail this summer,” added Steve Gibson, head of Gearbox Publishing.

In Earthfall, aliens have invaded the Pacific Northwest – and it’s up to you and your friends to fight back! In this co-operative shooter for up to four, players must use team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete mission objectives. With an arsenal of 3D-printed weaponry, portable barricades and heavy turrets, players must work together to drive back the alien menace.

Earthfall will feature ten missions across two campaigns, with diverse environments and deadly aliens to battle. As players fight waves of drones and towering monsters, they’ll discover the story behind the cataclysmic alien invasion – and exactly what horrible secrets the invaders are hiding.

For more information about Earthfall, follow the game on Twitter, and Facebook, and be sure to visit the Official Web Site