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Wasteland 3 Crowdfunding Now Underway

(Newport Beach, CA – October 5, 2016) – inXile Entertainment announces Wasteland 3, sequel to 2014’s Wasteland 2, which stands as one of the most successful videogame crowdfunding projects, and delivering with an 87 Metacritic score.  The Wasteland 3 crowdfunding campaign on Fig (fig.co/w3) offers both equity and rewards options, with an overall goal of raising $2.75M USD, $2.25M coming from equity.

“If a platform like Fig had existed back when we kickstarted the Wasteland 2 campaign, investors would have been very happy,” said Brian Fargo, CEO, inXile Entertainment. “We want to take our Wasteland franchise to a darker and brutal post-apocalyptic setting that builds on the foundation of Wasteland 2. A game that is ambitious in reactivity and with new features like multi-player and the integration of vehicles into the world.”

In Wasteland 3, inXile builds upon its award-winning franchise, beginning shortly after the end of Wasteland, with the player starting the game as the sole survivor of Team November, a Ranger squad dispatched to the icy Colorado wastes. Colorado is a land of buried secrets, lost technology, fearsome lunatics, and deadly factions, most of which have never heard of the Desert Rangers.

About Wasteland 3

Wasteland 3 is party-based roleplaying game, playable in single-player or multiplayer, with a renewed focus on reactivity and strategic combat.

  • MULTI-PLAYER: Playable in single- and multiplayer experiences.
  • COMBAT: Deep turn-based combat, evolving on Wasteland 2‘s strategic options and unique encounter design
  • By including vehicles, environmental dangers, and a revamped, more fluid action system, Wasteland 3 evolves from Wasteland 2’s deep tactical turn-based combat and unique encounter design.
  • GAMEPLAY: For the first time, players can play by themselves or with friends in a story-driven synchronous or asynchronous multiplayer experience. Choices open up mission opportunities, areas to explore, story arcs, and tons of other content.
  • RANGER BASE: Your Ranger Base is a core part of the experience. As you help the local people and establish a reputation in Colorado, quests and narrative will force you to make decisions on how to lead.
  • ENVIRONMENT: The game will be set in the savage lands of frozen Colorado, where survival is difficult and a happy outcome is never guaranteed. Players will face difficult moral choices and make sacrifices that will change the game world.
  • STORYLINE: Wasteland 3 will feature a deep and engaging story utilizing a newly-revamped dialog tree system from the celebrated writers of Torment: Tides of Numenera.
  • PLATFORMS: Simultaneously releasing to Windows, macOS, Linux, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Backer – Deals

  • DEALS for FIG: Returning backers of all inXile projects will receive a $5 discount on rewards backing.
  • FREE GAME: All fans backing within the first 48 hours will receive a free game, either the horror adventure game STASIS or the old school turn-based post-apocalyptic RPG UnderRail.

Monster Jam: Crush It Coming to Consoles

MINNEAPOLIS – Oct. 5, 2016 – GameMill Entertainment and Feld Entertainment® have announced they will bring the thrill of monster truck speed and action to gaming consoles with their new arcade racer, Monster Jam: Crush It!

Monster Jam: Crush It! features a massive variety of game modes with online and offline leaderboards and a colossal emphasis on stadium events, big stunts and destruction. Enjoy classic competitive stadium racing and freestyle, and perform gravity-defying stunts for huge rewards throughout over 96 different challenges in survivor, stunt and hill climb race modes. Experience all the action in polar, desert, harbor and forest environments, powered by Unreal Engine 4, with main music produced by Somatone Interactive.

There are 24 fully licensed and playable trucks to choose from in Monster Jam: Crush It!, including real-life legends like Grave Digger®, Monster Mutt®, Blue Thunder® and ZombieTM. The game captures a cinematic, live-event feel across six genuine Monster Jam arenas.

Monster Jam: Crush It! is expected to launch digitally and at select retailers on Oct. 25 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Trailer

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. (October 5, 2016) –  Square Enix and Crystal Dynamics® continue to celebrate Lara Croft’s 20-year legacy with the release of the launch trailer for Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration. The Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration Launch Trailer marks the culmination of the Year of Tomb Raider, as well as Rise of the Tomb Raider’s arrival on PlayStation 4. With over 50 hours of gameplay, this is the definitive version of the award-winning action-adventure.

Nominated for over 85 “Best Of” awards, Rise of the Tomb Raider features Lara Croft becoming more than a survivor as she embarks on her first Tomb Raiding expedition to the most treacherous and remote regions of Siberia. The 20 Year Celebration edition includes the new “Blood Ties” single player story chapter, “Lara’s Nightmare” zombie combat, new Co-op Endurance gameplay, VR support for PlayStation 4 , “Extreme Survivor” difficulty for the main campaign, 20 Year Celebration outfit and gun, 5 classic Lara skins and all previously released Downloadable Content. Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration is coming to PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC October 11, 2016.

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Gunjack 2: End of Shift Announced as Google Daydream Exclusive

4 October 2016 – London, UK – CCP Games today announced Gunjack 2: End of Shift, the sequel to the critically acclaimed and best-selling VR shooter Gunjack, which is currently available for Samsung Gear VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive VR platforms. Gunjack 2: End of Shift is created exclusively for Google’s Daydream mobile VR platform and will be released in November 2016.

Gunjack 2 is developed by CCP’s Shanghai studio which has quickly become world renowned as a leader in the creation of quality mobile VR experiences.

“We are extremely excited for the Daydream platform and what it means for VR” said Hilmar Veigar Pétursson, CEO of CCP. “Collaborating with Google and developing Gunjack 2 for their VR platform has been an amazing experience. We started a new chapter for CCP a year ago with the launch of our first VR title, and now the upcoming release of its sequel on the Daydream platform bears testament to our commitment to VR in gaming and entertainment.”

Gunjack 2: End of Shift seamlessly incorporates the Daydream controller as players use it to aim and shoot down swarms of enemies, strategically deploy their special weapons, and activate their energy shields to survive the most dangerous situations. The game will also include daily generated missions, ensuring endless replayability.

Presence and storytelling are also core to the new title and Gunjack 2: End of Shift leverages cinematic cut-scenes and voice acting to makes players feel, more than ever, fully immersed and engaged in the action and narrative of the game.

“Gunjack 2’s core gameplay is all about destroying masses of enemies, and Google’s Daydream controller allows us to make that experience even more natural and fun,” said Jean-Charles Gaudechon, executive producer of Gunjack 2: End of Shift. “In Gunjack 2, we’re pushing the limits of what a mobile VR game can be.”

In Gunjack 2: End of Shift players are transported to a heavy-duty mining rig in the Outer Ring of the EVE universe. Part ship and part station, the vast Kubera platform is home, far from the eyes and comforts of civilization.

Everyone fights in New Eden. Some fight for power. Others for money. But out here, on the fringes of space, most fight simply to see another day. As a turret operator charged with destroying waves of attackers, players stand united with their crew mates in defense of the rig.

These are not soldiers, but survivors, the scourge of would-be plunderers. With a formidable arsenal at their disposal, players will live the life of a Gunjack and protect the Kubera, its precious cargo and their crew, from bandits trying to blow the rig apart!

SteelSeries Launches Arctis Headset Line

CHICAGO – October 4, 2016SteelSeries, leader and innovator in gaming peripherals, unveils the Arctis line, a selection of three gaming headsets that shatter preconceived notions of what a gaming headset should sound, feel and look like. The Arctis lineup reimagines the gaming headset through a complete overhaul of traditional gaming designs and headset technologies.

With Arctis, SteelSeries questioned everything about gaming headsets and challenged the features that have become gaming headset stereotypes. The company is taking a stand and making a promise to gamers that Arctis will always:

  • Deliver great audio quality for gaming, music, movies and more
  • Represent design-forward thinking and timeless style, instead of looking like a bulky toy
  • Include a microphone that delivers exceptionally clear and natural-sounding voice communication
  • Deliver the best technology in every model of the line, regardless of price

“Arctis is not a gaming headset. It is a headset line for gamers,” said Ehtisham Rabbani, SteelSeries CEO. “That is how we approached the new audio line-up – with a fresh perspective as to who our customers really are and what they want. Brands have been distracting gamers for far too long with meaningless specification races and options that encourage spending more in order to get gaming-level quality. Arctis changes that.”

The Best Sound and Microphone in Gaming

Arctis emerged from the belief that gamers should only have to choose between the features that best suit them, and not sacrifice the quality of the product. SteelSeries challenged every past industry decision and set a new standard of excellence by incorporating the company’s flagship speakers and the new ClearCast microphone.

Every headset in the Arctis family features SteelSeries’ award-winning speakers, which are also found in their $300 headsets. Powerful, low-distortion speakers combined with 7.1 surround sound deliver total immersion while gaming.

The ClearCast microphone found in each Arctis headset is another leap forward in gaming technology;

“Even the most popular gaming headsets on the market featured gaming microphones that have been mediocre at best,” states Rabbani “We truly believe that the industry has been approaching headset microphones completely wrong, so we questioned it. Why not look into a different type of microphone that would exceed gamers’ expectations?”

All Arctis models feature a re-engineered, retractable bi-directional microphone called ClearCast – a SteelSeries exclusive noise-canceling microphone that delivers incredibly clear voice communication, focusing on the user’s speech while acoustically eliminating virtually all background and surrounding noise.

Comfort Without Compromise

SteelSeries questioned everything when developing the Arctis line. The result is a new ski goggle suspension headband and ear cushions with exclusive athletics-inspired AirWeave fabric.

“We took inspiration from athletic brands and incorporated elements that performed exceptionally under stressful circumstances,” says, Ehtisham Rabbani, CEO of SteelSeries.  “Our exclusive AirWeave material combines the breathability and moisture-wicking ability of athletic fabrics with the sound isolating qualities of leather – it’s the best of both worlds.”

Every Arctis headset comes with the new ski goggle suspension design, featuring an adjustable and removable headband that comfortably stretches to fit heads of all shapes and sizes.  The patented headband design evenly distributes weight across the top of the head to prevent pressure points, even after prolonged use.

Celebrating a New Generation of Gamers

The desire to acknowledge that gamers are dynamic individuals with different personalities and interests was a driving force behind the product development. The Arctis lineup celebrates the passions that drive each gamer by providing them with an elegant canvas to customize and personalize.

“Gaming alone does not define gamers,” adds Rabbani.  “The Arctis does not impose preconceived notions of what gamers like, but offers a blank canvas that allows them to express themselves and dictate what gaming should look like for them.”

SteelSeries’ award-winning suspension design also becomes customizable on the Arctis headsets, exchanging the traditional Siberia suspension with a new ski-google suspension headband. SteelSeries will offer a variety of different colors, patterns and an artist-series of headband styles that can be purchased exclusively on SteelSeries.com.

Unique Selection

Arctis features three unique headsets with the same outstanding comfort and performance, allowing gamers to choose their model based on additional features.  Arctis 3 outperforms all other headsets in its class. The analog wired headset is equipped with 7.1 surround sound and is fully compatible with PC, Mac, Xbox, PlayStation, VR and mobile devices.

The Arctis 5 is an illuminated wired headset with customizable Prism RGB illumination and a USB connector cable with a ChatMix Control dial for quick access to in-game chat volume. Featuring DTS Headphone:X 7.1 digital surround, the Arctis 5 is also multiplatform allowing gamers to switch effortlessly from the USB connection on their PC to a 3.5mm connection for laptops, tablets, mobile gaming listening to music and more.

The lag-free wireless Arctis 7 is also equipped with DTS Headphone:X, volume, mute mic and Chat Mix Control on the headset, and showcases a full-wrap ski-goggle suspension design to further highlight the headband. Its steady, low-latency wireless connectivity is engineered for gaming, while a rechargeable 15-hour battery and a 40ft range elevate the headsets prime wireless features.

The Arctis 3, Arctis 5, and Arctis 7 gaming headsets are now available exclusively at Best Buy for $79.99, $99.99 and $149.99 respectively. For more details about the Arctis or SteelSeries’ entire selection of gaming accessories, visit www.SteelSeries.com.

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Harmonix reveals 18 Rock Band DLC tracks for October

Boston – October 3, 2016 – In celebration of the October 18 release of Rock Band™ Rivals, Harmonix revealed 18 new tracks that will be joining the Rock Band 4 DLC music library this month. The first two will be available for purchase tomorrow, October 4, on both Xbox One and PlayStation®4 for $1.99 per track:

  • Harvey Danger – “Flagpole Sitta”
  • Jane’s Addiction – “Stop”

Other new tracks set to join Rock Band throughout the month of October include:

  • Andy Grammer – “Honey, I’m Good.”
  • The Chainsmokers ft. Halsey – “Closer”
  • Shawn Mendes – “Treat You Better”
  • Sia ft. Sean Paul – “Cheap Thrills”

The following songs will be available on October 18th for free to players who pre-order the Rock Band Rivals Wireless Jaguar™ Bundle ($89.99), Rock Band Rivals Band Kit ($199.99) or the Rock Band Rivals Digital Download($29.99). They will also be joining the Rock Band 4 DLC music library later this month for $1.99 per track or as part of the “Rock Band Rivals Launch Pack” bundle for $15.99:

  • Bring Me The Horizon –“Happy Song”
  • Capital Cities –“Safe and Sound”
  • Eagle-Eye Cherry –“Save Tonight
  • The Neighbourhood –“Sweater Weather”
  • Of Monsters And Men –“Little Talks”
  • Pharrell Williams –“Happy“
  • Semisonic –“Closing Time”
  • Sia –“Chandelier”
  • Skillet –“Feel Invincible”
  • Weezer –“King of the World”

The following Amazon-exclusive pre-order bonus tracks will also be available later this month:

  • Maroon 5 – “One More Night”
  • Matchbox Twenty – “3am

Pre-orders for Rock Band Rivals, which adds online multiplayer and a hilarious new campaign mode to Rock Band, are currently available digitally and in a new suite of retail bundles. Pre-order bonuses, including additional bonus songs and custom guitar controllers, are available at select retailers and will be awarded until the pre-order period ends on October 17. For more details visit http://www.rockband4.com/.

Turtle Beach Unveils New Stealth Gaming Headsets

San Diego, CA – September 29, 2016 – This weekend Turtle Beach Corporation(NASDAQ: HEAR), a leading audio technology company for over 40 years, launches its latest 100% wireless gaming headsets – the STEALTH 520 for PlayStation®4 and STEALTH 420X+ for Xbox One. The latest upgrades to Turtle Beach’s prior best-selling STEALTH 500P and STEALTH 420X models offer gamers exactly what they need to hear everything and defeat everyone via Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing™ sound setting, plus a variety of additional must-have features no gamer should be without. The STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ have a MSRP of $129.95 and $149.95 (respectively), and will be available at participating retail outlets nationwide starting this Sunday, October 2, 2016.

Additionally, the STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+ will be available for fans to experience first-hand at this weekend’s TwitchCon 2016, alongside Turtle Beach’s entire holiday lineup. Headlining Turtle Beach’s presence at TwitchCon is the soon-to-be-released STREAM MIC – the first plug-n-play mic that allows players to livestream directly from Xbox One as well as from PS4™, PC and Mac. Also on-hand will be the upcoming STEALTH 350VR gaming headset – designed to take your VR audio experience from good to amazing, and the all new Elite Pro Tournament Gaming Headset and Tactical Audio Controller (T.A.C.). – the official audio gear of choice for professional eSports organizations OpTic Gaming and FaZe Clan. TwitchCon 2016 is being held at the San Diego Convention Center starting tomorrow, Friday, September 30 through Sunday, October 2, 2016, and Turtle Beach is located at Booth #952 on the show floor.

“We’re very excited about our latest lineup of high-quality gaming products entering the market for the holidays, beginning with the new STEALTH 520 and STEALTH 420X+,” said Juergen Stark, CEO, Turtle Beach Corporation. “Our prior best-selling STEALTH 500P and STEALTH 420X headsets are two models we know gamers love, so we’ve significantly upgraded them with our signature Superhuman Hearing sound setting and additional new features to help players win even more. We’re also excited to have TwitchCon right in our backyard in San Diego this year, and I can’t think of a better opportunity to introduce our new STREAM MIC as well as show off the rest of our 2016 products. Our partners at Twitch gave us a great space at the show, so be sure to swing by and check out the latest from Turtle Beach.”

Full details for the Stealth 520 for PS4 and Stealth 420X+ for Xbox One, as well as Turtle Beach’s full holiday 2016 product lineup are below:

  • The STEALTH 520 brings 100% wireless gaming audio on PS4 and PS3™ to spectacular new heights, with full-range 50mm Neodymium speakers and DTS Headphone:X® 7.1 Surround Sound to deliver amazing, 3D 360-degree soundscapes with unmatched spatial accuracy. The STEALTH 520 also offers Turtle Beach’s exclusive Superhuman Hearing feature which provides a competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads off in the distance, plus additional DTS Surround Sound Modes and Turtle Beach audio presets, Dynamic Chat Boost™, Mic Monitoring and Adaptive Mic Performance, independent game and chat audio controls, a 15-hour rechargeable battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 520 gaming headset launches Sunday, October 2, 2016 in the U.S. for a MSRP of $129.95.
  • The STEALTH 420X+ is an officially licensed gaming headset for Xbox One offering gamers the freedom of 100% wireless game and chat audio. TheSTEALTH 420X+ comes loaded with features, including Superhuman Hearingwhich provides a competitive advantage by allowing players to hear soft sounds like enemy footsteps sneaking-up from behind and weapon reloads off in the distance, Bass Boost and other audio presets, Mic Monitoring so players can hear their own voice to avoid shouting, a removable high-sensitivity mic, independent game and chat audio controls, a 15-hour rechargeable battery and mobile compatibility. The STEALTH 420X+ launches Sunday, October 2, 2016in the U.S. for a MSRP of $149.95.
  • The STREAM MIC is a first-of-its-kind professional desktop microphone created for gamers streaming directly from their consoles. With the STREAM MIC, players can livestream gameplay from their Xbox One and PS4, as well as from a PC or Mac thanks to universal plug-and-play compatibility. Additionally, theSTREAM MIC features adaptive mic patterns and fully customizable software, while a dual-capsule mic array with advanced digital processing supports multiple pick-up patterns for different applications and environments, and a zero-latency headphone output provides accurate monitoring so anyone can stream like a pro. The STREAM MIC will elevate your Twitch, YouTube and MLG.tv streams to a whole new level, and launches Sunday, October 23, 2016for a MSRP of $99.95.
  • The STEALTH 350VR gaming headset delivers Virtual Reality audio loud and clear with 30+ hour battery-powered amplification, Variable Bass Boost, and an ergonomic “built for VR” design that provides clearance for VR headbands and cables. The STEALTH 350VR’s 50mm Neodymium speakers ensure a rich, expansive audio experience with crisp highs and thundering lows, while smooth, fabric-wrapped memory foam over-ear cushions ensure a comfortable fit. The removable noise-cancelling microphone provides crystal clear chat even when movement in the real world creates background noise, while Mic Monitoring lets gamers hear their own voice inside the headset to avoid shouting at other players. Cable management is made easy via the STEALTH 350VR’s detachable audio cables, while on-board audio controls are always within reach, mounted right on the headset. The STEALTH 350VR gaming headset launchesSunday, October 9, 2016 for a MSRP of $79.95.
  • Combining the highest quality audio experience with extreme comfort, Turtle Beach’s ELITE PRO is the first gaming headset designed from the ground-up for today’s generation of eSports athletes and hardcore gamers. The ELITE PRO’s 50mm Nanoclear™ speakers deliver more efficient, crisper audio with less distortion for a game changing sound experience, while the Pro Gaming Microphone with TruSpeak™ Technology provides crystal clear chat so your commands are always heard. The ELITE PRO also debuts Turtle Beach’s unique ComforTec™ Fit System – a revolutionary adjustment system for truly personalized comfort, including AeroFit™ Ear Cushions – where groundbreaking material technologies combine to deliver passive noise isolation with cooling comfort, and the patented ProSpecs™ Glasses Relief System – alleviating ear cushion pressure for gamers who wear glasses. Elite eSports performance, ultimate comfort…this is ELITE PRO! Currently available at participating retailers worldwide.
  • The ELITE PRO T.A.C. is the most powerful audio controller ever designed for eSports, combining cutting-edge audio technology like DTS Headphone:X 7.1 Surround Sound and Superhuman Hearing with Turtle Beach’s incredibly powerful chat and microphone tuning tools, giving eSports athletes and hardcore players everything they need to win. Further, when combined with theELITE PRO TOURNAMENT GAMING HEADSET and ELITE PRO TOURNAMENT NOISE-CANCELLING MICROPHONE, gamers will unlock the full power of the best competitive gaming audio setup, with unbeatable microphone performance that isolates team chat from the roar of the crowd. The ultimate eSports audio setup designed to help you dominate the competition…this is ELITE PRO! Currently available at participating retailers worldwide.

For more information on the latest Turtle Beach products and accessories, visit www.turtlebeach.com and be sure to follow Turtle Beach on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 TwitchCon Trailer

WARSAW, Poland (Sept. 29, 2016) – CI Games is excited to release a new trailer for Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 featuring a heart-pumping remix from ZAYDE WOLF, which goes in-depth into the open world environment never before experienced in a Sniper: Ghost Warrior game.

Extensive open maps with distinct environments, such as rugged mountainsides and grassy valleys, provide a unique setting for a number of intense missions to explore. Choose your own path—Sniper, Ghost, or Warrior—and use surgical precision to mow down heavily-armed forces in this epic sandbox sniper experience!

CI Games is also pleased to announce that they will live-stream a newly playable and never-before-seen mission in Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 direct from TwitchCon on September 30, 2016 at 4:30 p.m. PDT at: www.twitch.tv/twitchconlive. TwitchCon attendees can also get their hands on the game at booth 546.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3 will be released on Windows PC, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, on January 27, 2017.

To learn more about CI Games and Sniper Ghost Warrior 3, visit:

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered Launch Trailer

Today, Activision released a brand new trailer for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered. We are sending you the trailer now as standalone video that you can post on your sites.

Additionally, anyone who pre-purchases or who has pre-purchased a Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare Legacy or Digital Deluxe Edition on PS4 will be able to play the Modern Warfare Remastered campaign 30 days early, beginning October 5.

For more information on how to get the campaign early access, fans can visit: https://support.activision.com/articles/en_US/FAQ/Call-of-Duty-Modern-Warfare-Remastered-Campaign-Early-Access.

New Vampyr Screenshots

Vampyr, the new Action-RPG from acclaimed game-development studio Dontnod, explores combat on the flu-ridden streets of 1918’s London. All manner of dangers prowl London during a bout of the lethal Spanish Flu. From Vampire hunters to mutated abominations, Jonathan Reid will face foes as well as friends on his mission to discover the truth behind his new affliction.

Armed with an array of conventional melee and ranged weaponry, attack and dodge foes to fill up Jonathan’s Blood Gauge, required to unleash powerful vampire attacks. From impaling enemies on a spike, to draining them of blood at a distance, as Jonathan’s Blood Gauge fills during a combat situation, his Vampire affliction will start to overtake his more human side, unleashing destructive spells and abilities against those who try to stop him.

A non-linear skill tree will unlock through experience gained new, more powerful attacks and abilities. Jonathan is able to equip these abilities in any order, effectively allowing players to create their own archetypes to match their play-styles. Play aggressively and deal greater damage, or more securely, focusing on crowd-control and keeping enemies at bay. Skills can be evolved two different ways, for example, Spring, a skill that allows you to rush instantly to a distant enemy, can be developed to either deal area-of-effect damage or grant temporary invincibility. The choice is yours.

Combat difficulty can be affected by player actions out of combat. Feeding on civilians provides a huge XP boost, which will make combat situations easier – but that comes with caveats; an increased danger on the streets, and narrative consequences for the world’s citizens, to name a few. Full brawls are not the only options open to Doctor Reid, he can also stalk his prey, or even utilize his vampire speed and agility to avoid combat entirely.

Players will have to investigate who to feed from, and who to spare, conscious of their need to increase their strength. Jonathan’s Vampire impulses will always be working against his human side.

Take up the plight of Jonathan Reid when Vampyr releases in 2017 for PS4, Xbox One, and PC.