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NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection Announced

2021/02/18

Geek News, News, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox Series X News

Today, KOEI TECMO America and famed developer Team NINJA revealed the long-awaited and highly-anticipated NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection for the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 Computer Entertainment System (playable on PlayStation®5 via Backward Compatibility), the Xbox One consoles (playable on Xbox Series X|S via Backward Compatibility), and Windows PC via Steam®. The collection, slated to launch on June 10, 2021, will package the classic game NINJA GAIDEN Sigma alongside beloved titles NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2 and NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge – with most of the previously released game modes and DLC costumes in one thrilling collection.

The NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection brings the renowned action games to PC and consoles, allowing fans and newcomers alike to experience the tale of “super ninja” Ryu Hayabusa as he battles deadly fiends causing chaos around the world. NINJA GAIDEN Sigma, originally released in 2007, set the standard of high-speed action for the series – introducing dual-wielding weapons, and a Mission Mode alongside its gripping Story Mode. NINJA GAIDEN Sigma 2, originally released in 2009, continued Hayabusa’s journey alongside characters Ayane, Rachel, and Momiji, with four difficulty levels testing player’s battle techniques with every heart-stopping fight. The latest entry, NINJA GAIDEN 3: Razor’s Edge, originally released in 2012, upped the challenge with powerful new enemies and fiercely violent depictions, as well as bringing Kasumi into the action, making it the series’ most alluring white-knuckle experience to date.

The nostalgic yet timeless action of the three games offers a highly responsive and challenging experience – with battles that require defensive and offensive moves similar to fighting games. Players can enjoy playing as the fan-favorite ninja, Ryu Hayabusa, alongside the additional characters such as Ayane, Rachel, Momiji and Kasumi as they appeared in the original version of the games. Master your favorite characters in intense action-packed battles like only the NINJA GAIDEN series can deliver.

“NINJA GAIDEN is one of the most important and monumental titles for the Team NINJA brand, but we haven’t been able to release the series title on current generation platforms, so I am very delighted to be able to release it in this format as a trilogy,” says Yosuke Hayashi, Chief Head of Team NINJA. “If you enjoy challenging action games, we hope you will give it a try.”

Adds Fumihiko Yasuda, Head of Team NINJA: “NINJA GAIDEN is the origin of Team NINJA’s action games, and I hope that not only fans of the series, but also fans of the Nioh series will play these games. I hope that the day will come soon when I can provide information about the next game in the NINJA GAIDEN series, which I’ve been continuously saying that I want to develop, but until then, please play as the ‘super ninja’ Ryu Hayabusa in the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection.”

To celebrate the reveal of NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection, Team NINJA will also run a special collaboration with Nioh 2. The development team have created the “Dragon Ninja” skin, which players can use to transform themselves into Ryu Hayabusa, the protagonist of NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection. Players who own Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition (PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam) or Nioh 2 (PS5 and PS4) can download this costume for use in-game starting on Feb. 18 – with further details on this collaboration detailed on the official Nioh 2 website.

For all of the latest news on the NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection, check out the official site, Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/koeitecmous and Follow us on Twitter @koeitecmoUS.

The Sinking City PlayStation 5 Release Trailer

2021/02/18

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Frogwares have surprise launched a PS5 enhanced version of The Sinking City. The HP Lovecraft inspired, story-rich, free investigation horror game comes to the PS5 store with multiple enhancements and improvements that utilize the console’s power and functionalities.

This digital-only version of the game rolls out on Friday, February 19th, 2021 at midnight in each respective region. The game is solely published by Frogwares themselves.

A gameplay video showcasing loading times, graphic comparisons and additional features was also released.

Confirmed PS5 Version Improvements:

Frogwares has confirmed the following improvements and features for the Playstation 5 version:

4K (3840×2160) resolution
60 frames per second
Improved graphical fidelity
Improved loading times
Additional quests – part of the Merciful Madness DLC (included in Deluxe Edition, or as a separate purchase)
DualSense controller features
PS5 activities support
New Adjusted Price

Frogwares has also made the conscious decision to drop the price of the PS5 version to 49.99 USD for the standard edition and 64.99 USD for the Deluxe Edition, despite both the previous pricing and next-gen game price increases being seen elsewhere.

“As the sole owner and publisher of The Sinking City on PS5, we have chosen to price the game in a region that we feel is fair to players for this type of game. We’ll also be carefully looking at how we price all our future releases to try keep with this way of thinking.” – Serge Chervonnyi, Head of Production

On top of the reduced price, PS+ subscribers will have an additional 30% off discount for the first two weeks of the game’s release.

Regarding a potential upgrade for existing owners of the game on PlayStation4, Frogwares have issued this statement: https://frogwares.com/the-sinking-city-playstation-5-release-statement/

A Journey Through Madness – Digital Artbook

To coincide with the launch, Frogwares is putting together an extensive digital artbook that shows the game’s journey from conception to release. Players who purchase the PS5 version of the game will receive the artbook automatically as a DLC at a later date.

The Sinking City PS5 (Digital) launches worldwide today on the PlayStation 5 store. The game is published and wholly owned by Frogwares.

The Battle of Polytopia – Cymanti Tribe Expansion Pack Trailer

2021/02/17

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Independent developer Midjiwan AB has announced that its popular turn-based strategy game, The Battle of Polytopia, has been downloaded over 13 million times across Steam, the App Store and Google Play. Featuring 4X gameplay, auto-generated maps, single-player functionality and online multiplayer for up to 15 players on PC and Mac, the title allows fans to command a global conquest as the leader of one of 16 unique Polytopian tribes.

The studio also shared that its long-awaited Cymanti Tribe expansion pack is now available across the aforementioned platforms. Inspired by real-world plants and insects, players are now able to unleash giant bugs and poisonous spores on their mission to become ruler of the world. The Cymanti Tribe is discounted 20 percent during its first week on Steam.

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“We love challenging The Battle of Polytopia players on Steam with our expansion packs,” says Christian Lovstedt, GM at Midjiwan AB. “The Cymanti Tribe introduces depth and complexity designed to test the game’s most devoted fans.”

The Cymanti are Polytopians that have formed symbiotic relationships with Ciru bugs that sit atop their heads. The Tribe’s unique abilities allow players to command a variety of bugs to do their bidding. Some of these creepy crawlies include Elytra beetles that act as Defender units, the winged Phychi swarms that act as Archer units, and long Centipedes that split into two units when attacked in the middle.

A complete list of features found in the base version of The Battle of Polytopia are below:

Single-player and online multiplayer for up fifteen players on PC and Mac
Online matchmaking
4X gameplay: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit and eXterminate
Choose to play as one of 16 distinct Polytopian tribes, each with its own unique nature, culture and attributes
Fans can explore, farm, build, research and wage war
Auto-generated maps ensure each session is a totally new experience
Online leaderboards feature top scores for the best civilization builders
Five map types: tiny, normal, large, huge and massive
Configurable map types: Dryland, Lake, Continents, Archipelago and Water World
Three game modes: Perfection, Domination and Creative
A mirror match option where identical tribes can meet one another in the same session
Keyboard controls and shortcuts

The Battle of Polytopia is now available on Steam, the App Store, Google Play and Tesla Arcade. Four Tribe expansion packs – Aquarion Tribe, ∑∫ỹriȱŋ Tribe, Polaris Tribe and today’s Cymanti Tribe – are also available for purchase. The Cymanti Tribe is discounted 20 percent from its regular Steam price of $2.99 during launch week. The expansion retails for $1.99 on mobile platforms.

Neverwinter: Sharandar Launch Trailer

2021/02/17

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Today, Perfect World Entertainment Inc., a leading publisher of online games, and Cryptic Studios announced the first chapter of Neverwinter’s three-episode Sharandar module, Episode 1: The Iron Tooth, is now available on PC (Steam, Epic Games Store and Arc), and will launch on Xbox One and PlayStation®4 on March 16. The Iron Tooth marks the debut for the first phase of the revamped mystical land of Sharandar — originally introduced in Neverwinter’s first ever module in 2013, Fury of the Feywild — where adventurers will find the Ruins of Malabog adventure zone, New Sharandar social hub, Vault of Stars end-game dungeon, along with epic enemies and rewards. The next episode, Episode 2: The Soul Keeper, will launch on PC in April and on consoles in May.

“The Iron Tooth strikes a balance between new and old, as it not only preserves the spirit of Sharandar that Neverwinter fans have come to love, but also brings several new features that all adventurers will enjoy,” said Chris Whiteside, Neverwinter’s executive producer. “The Neverwinter community has asked for more evolving worlds to explore, so we’re very excited for adventurers to enter the mystical lands of the Fey once again like never before.”

Across three epic episodes, Neverwinter’s newest module has players return to Sharandar to end the unsettling darkness creeping across the Feywild and the area’s age-old elven stronghold. The Iron Tooth, introduces new and returning players to the Feywild lands of Sharandar, where they must head to the Ruins of Malabog to investigate the disappearance of an elven dignitary. With loutish creatures that will kill any foolish enough to enter the ruins, players will need to join forces to successfully be Protectors of the Feywild and rise against the darkness.

Players will also discover that deep in the forest, a coven of ancient hags have claimed the lands around Sharandar and gathered scattered bands of Malabog’s minions and other creatures long ignored by the Fey courts. In The Iron Tooth, players must band together to enter the lair of the foul Annis Hag, the first of Sharandar’s three menacing hags, in the Ruins of Malabog. To stand a chance against the hags in each episode of Sharandar, players need to enter the Vault of Stars to steal a fragment of the powerful Night Diamond from the Queen of Air and Darkness, an entity of great power.

Episode 1: The Iron Tooth introduces plenty of playable content and exciting updates for PC players to explore. A full list of game features released with today’s update includes:

Ruins of Malabog Adventure Zone – Explore the Ruins of Malabog, where the remnants of Malabog’s army have joined forces with minions of the Annis Hag. Together, these brutal and murderous creatures have begun terrorizing the lands of Sharandar once again.
New Sharandar Social Hub – The Iliyanbruen elves of New Sharandar have taken the time after King Malabog’s defeat to rebuild their stronghold, making it a haven for travelers and fey creatures alike.
Annis Hag Lair – The foul Annis Hag has made a lair for herself in the Ruins of Malabog. Do you dare enter its depth to confront this horrid hag?
Vault of Stars End-Game Dungeon – The Gloaming Court is ruled by the Queen of Air and Darkness, a formless entity of great power. But she keeps within the Vault of Stars a powerful magical item known as the Night Diamond. Could this be the key to defeating the hags?

While pushing back the darkness in the epic new Sharandar campaign in Episode 1: The Iron Tooth, players can also earn new rewards including the Forest Guardian’s armor set, the Sparkling Fey Emblem artifact and the Blink Dog companion.

The next two episodes, Episode 2: The Soul Keeper and Episode 3: The Odious Court will continue the story of Neverwinter: Sharandar. Players will have the chance to experience the transformation of Sharandar as they take on the sinister hags revealed in the first episode and push back the darkness. More details, including features, for these episodes will be revealed soon.

Neverwinter is a free-to-play action MMORPG featuring fast-paced combat and epic dungeons. Players explore the vast city of Neverwinter and its surrounding lands, learning the vivid history of the iconic city in the Forgotten Realms and battling its many enemies. Neverwinter is available on PC and is free to play digitally on Xbox One (with Xbox Live Gold*) and PlayStation®4 (PlayStation®Plus not required).

Necromunda: Underhive Wars Cawdor Gang DLC Trailer

2021/02/16

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Necromunda: Underhive Wars, the thrilling turn-based strategy title from Rogue Factor and Focus Home Interactive based on Games Workshop’s iconic license, gets even more intense today with the release of the new “Cawdor Gang” DLC on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC!

The Cawdor bring a fanatical bent to the action-packed, vertical shootouts of Necromunda: Underhive Wars in both single and multiplayer modes. With horrific masks and vicious brutality, the Cawdor can shrug off blows that would fell other gangs whole. But they allow for the same suite of heavy cosmetic and gameplay customization as all of the game’s playable gangs: recruit and customize your fighters to create a truly unique and dangerous fighting force through your choice of careers, perks, skills, equipment, color schemes, and more.

In addition, today marks the release of the Gold Edition of Necromunda: Underhive Wars, featuring the base game plus both DLC gangs (the Van Saar and the Cawdor) in one package. On Steam, the Gold Edition bundle also includes the game’s digital artbook and OST. Furthermore, players who already own the base game of Necromunda: Underhive Wars can pick up the new “Gangs Bundle,” which combines the Cawdor and Van Saar DLC gangs in one package at a discounted price.

To celebrate today’s releases, Necromunda: Underhive Wars and its Gold Edition are each available at a significant discount on Steam for a limited time. For more information, visit the official store page.

FWsim: Fireworks Display Simulator Now in Steam Early Access

2021/02/16

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The beauty and magic of fireworks are in your hands now: unleash your creativity with FWsim: Fireworks Display Simulator, releasing today on Steam Early Access! The creative sandbox game releases today for €19.99/$24.99, with a 10% launch discount. With FWsim you will be able to express your creativity and have fun designing the most amazing fireworks displays you’ve ever seen — all in iconic real-world landmarks, or even in your own 3D environments, and reacting to your favorite music! More than 480 fireworks effects give you absolute freedom to live the dream of wielding the magic of fireworks in your hands. You can share your creations with your friends in 4K resolution, compatible with YouTube and social media!

FWsim was first released in 2010 as a fireworks display planning software, aimed at pyrotechnic professionals and fireworks enthusiasts. It’s realistic and deep enough to satisfy the needs of a fireworks pro, but intuitive and easy-to-use so everyone can enjoy it as a purely creative tool. After 10 years of success and more than 30,000 shows designed, FWsim comes to Steam Early Access. It will gradually evolve into a sandbox game for players to enjoy the creativity, imagination, freedom and magic of designing their own fireworks displays.

As it is right now, FWsim is a fully-functioning tool with flawless performance and all its current features perfectly implemented. Its mid- and long-term goals are to build upon that, adding even more features and effects, improving the graphics, and developing more as a sandbox game with new mechanics to widen the experience. The feedback of the community during this Early Access period will be vital to guide development and make FWsim the best it can possibly be – so everyone can get the unique experience of being a pyrotechnician!

KEY FEATURES

Design your unique fireworks displays combining music, fireworks and 3D models.
Choose between 480 realistic firework effects already included – more to come!
Create your own pieces of firework by combining individual components, just like real specialist do!
Synch your fireworks with your favorite music with spectacular camera movement.
Feel every explosion thanks to recorded real sounds.
Enjoy your creations in realistic 3D environments with iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower or the Empire State Building
…or have them light up wherever you want by importing 3D buildings – from your city or backyard to any famous place you can think of.
Share your creations exporting the video up to 4K resolution, compatible with Youtube and social media channels.
Great optimization: flawless performance even when designing massive displays.

Northgard Mobile Release Date Trailer

2021/02/12

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After selling over 2 million units on PC and Console, the Vikings of Shiro Games’ popular strategy game Northgard will set foot on iOS devices on April 13th at $8.99/€9.99!

Pre-orders are already available on the App Store at a special 10% off price.

Rest assured that we haven’t forgotten about Android devices. The Clans will conquer Google Play later this year.

After years of tireless explorations, brave Vikings have discovered a new land filled with mystery, danger and riches: NORTHGARD.

The boldest Northmen have set sail to explore and conquer these new shores, bring fame to their Clan and write history through conquest, trading, or devotion to the Gods.

That is, if they can survive the dire Wolves and Undead Warriors roaming the land, befriend or defeat the giants, and survive the harshest winters ever witnessed in the North.

FEATURES

Build your settlement on the newly discovered continent of Northgard
Assign your vikings to various jobs (Farmer, Warrior, Sailor, Loremaster…)
Manage your resources carefully and survive harsh winters and vicious foes
Expand and discover new territory with unique strategic opportunities
Achieve different victory conditions (Conquest, Fame, Lore, Trading…)
Play against other Clans with different difficulty levels and personalities
Includes the following major updates: Ragnarok, Relics & Conquest

NBA 2K21 Next Gen Soundtrack Additions Announced

2021/02/12

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The 2K and UnitedMasters competition (“2K Beats: The Search”) reaches its halfway point today with the reveal of the first 10 winners, including the first artist from Europe, who are set to join the NBA® 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack. The winners were announced by UnitedMasters on Instagram and chosen by Rapper Jadakiss, Ronnie 2K, Producers Murda Beatz and Tay Keith.

The first 10 artists and tracks below will be added to the NBA 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack via an upcoming patch:

Delly Everyday – Same Game (Phoenix, AZ);
Caleb Isaiah – Legend (Grayslake, IL);
Scotty Valid – UP (Covington, GA);
Jupiter Ki – $20Mill (Portland, OR);
Zane Smith – 24 Hours (Lithonia, GA);
Kayo Porter – Never Miss (Jackson, TN);
Smoovebeendidit – Hands Tied (Yonkers, NY);
Skippa Da Flippa – Win Again (Davie, FL);
Caash – Left Knee (Irving, TX);
A1 Illa – Elevating (London, England).
The full list of songs available in the game can also be found on the NBA 2K21 Spotify playlist, which is updated throughout the year.

The final 10 winners will be chosen by Founder and CEO of Translation and UnitedMasters, Steve Stoute, and Boston Celtics All-Star Forward, Jayson Tatum, from the remaining submissions and will be announced weekly on UnitedMasters’ Instagram, starting from Friday, February 12. Once the final 10 have been revealed, they will also be added to the NBA 2K21 Next Gen soundtrack in a future update.

“Once again, the cultural connection between NBA 2K and music proves to be a perfect way to celebrate and recognize new artists, basketball and gaming on a global scale,” said Steve Stoute, Founder and CEO of UnitedMasters and Translation. “UnitedMasters is always looking to support its independent artists with opportunities to reach new audiences and partner with the hottest brands. This competition has provided artists from all over the world the chance to be featured on one of the biggest games out there, and with more than 13,000 entries, we’re only just getting started.”

Submissions to the contest came from all around the globe. Independent artists from the US, Canada and UK made up the top three territories, while 2K also saw incredibly strong submissions from artists in other countries including Mexico and Australia.

“What NBA 2K and UnitedMasters have put together here is incredible, giving talented artists from all over the world a platform to showcase their music,” said Jayson Tatum, Boston Celtics All-Star forward. “Music means a lot to me, so it’s an honor to scope out up-and-coming artists and hopefully give them a break to take the next step. I can’t wait to hear what they’ve got.”

The NBA 2K21 in-game soundtrack sets the gold standard for music, with one of the largest collections of music ever assembled for a sports video game, featuring tracks from Damian ‘Dame D.O.L.L.A.’ Lillard and global artists such as Stormzy, Roddy Ricch, and Little Simz. The NBA 2K21 UnitedMasters competition winners are cemented in the top-rated and top-selling NBA video game simulation series of the past 19 years alongside today’s top musical talent.

For more information on NBA 2K21, please visit www.nba.2k.com, become a fan on Facebook, follow on Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or subscribe on YouTube.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

Dead by Daylight Stranger Things – Moments of Growth Collection Trailer

2021/02/11

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Behaviour Interactive, is proud to announce today the release of the Moments of Growth Collection featuring three new outfits for the stars of the Stranger Things Chapter, available via the in-game store.

Reminiscent of a quieter time in Hawkins, Indiana, the Days of Rose outfit for Nancy Wheeler includes the Elegant Simplicity head, a sweet pulled back hairstyle, the Rose Cardigan, and the Indiana Skirt – a demure look for a future journalist.

Steve Harrington’s High School Hunk outfit is fit for Prom King. It includes his signature hairstyle, The Harrington (the mane event!), Polo Strong, a tidy long-sleeve shirt and Autum Khakis.

Lastly, out-of-this-world killer Demogorgon’s outfit Geo Mutation, wherein stony outcrops grow from his monstrous body, includes Rock Jaw, Armored Plate and Crag Claw – scary!

Those who have yet to purchase the Stranger Things Chapter can look forward to exploring the Underground Complex map, located below The Hawkins National Laboratory and play as legendary Killer The Demogorgon as well as Survivors Nancy Wheeler and Steve Harrington. Players can find out more about the Stranger Things Chapter by clicking the spotlight trailer here. The other Stranger Things outfits that have been released for these characters can be viewed in the in-game store.

Stranger Things is available for streaming only on Netflix.

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan Announcement Trailer

2021/02/11

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Picture a capital city that shines like a gemstone, improved by the wealth drawn from the hinterland – decorated by riches demanded from vassals. A capital not of a mighty territorial empire, but of a compact and concentrated state that can still use gold and favors to influence neighbors and rivals. Picture it and then make it so in Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan.

Leviathan is the newest expansion to Paradox’s flagship grand strategy game about the early modern world. Leviathan offers new tools that allow you to play “tall” with smaller and more focused realms with a few centers of power. It also has a host of other changes to well-established game features like Regencies and Colonies.

Among other things, Leviathan gives you new ways to quickly develop your capital, drawing resources and power from vassals or newly conquered territories, and allows you to build beyond your province’s construction limit if you are willing to pay the price.

Europa Universalis IV: Leviathan will be accompanied by a major free update that reworks the Southeast Asian and Australasian maps, with new nations, new cultures and new religions. This fascinating region of powerful monarchs and rich merchants takes on new color and offers new ways to play.