AtGames is pleased to announce the upcoming return of the popular Bandai Namco Arcade Blast! This innovative product (WD3305/WD3305S) packs 10 classic arcade games, including Dig Dug, Galaga, Galaxian, Mappy, New Rally-X, Pac-Man, Pac-Mania, Sky Kid, Tower of Druaga, and Xevious, into one patented HDMI-based micro-console, and is paired with a high-performance wireless gamepad. Like other Blast!-series products, the Bandai Namco Arcade Blast! also works via APL™ (Arcade Play Link) on the full-size Legends Ultimate home arcade series, making direct use of their arcade-quality controls and high definition display.
This announcement comes after a U.S. federal court dismissed Bandai Namco’s lawsuit against AtGames over IP rights in Pac-Man and Ms. Pac-Man games last week (Order of Dismissal by the Honorable Vince Chhabria of US District Court for the Northern District of California dated October 27, 2020, Case No. 19-cv-05898-VC).
Ripstone Games today announced that its brand new IP Poker Club, will retail at £19.99/$24.99/€24.99 across all platforms when it launches on November 19th. Poker Club is available for pre-order now on Xbox platforms, with Smart Delivery meaning players only have to buy Poker Club once to get the game on all Xbox One and Xbox Series platforms. Poker Club will also support free cross-gen purchases for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions. A Nintendo Switch version of Poker Club is planned for 2021.
On PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X Poker Club has been engineered to make the most of next-generation hardware and features. Poker Club boasts 4K visuals at 60fps, with advanced rendering techniques including hardware-accelerated ray tracing across PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. Ripstone have prepared a new video that showcases fresh Poker Club gameplay emulating the final visual target for the Xbox Series X hardware. This video takes players through an overview of the game including its features and mechanics. Game Director Phil Gaskell provides commentary and also plays a few hands, showing off the incredible visuals and immersive first-person viewpoint Ripstone are incorporating into Poker Club:
“On consoles we worked with Sony and Microsoft to ensure anyone buying Poker Club for their chosen platform will have access to the game across generations. This was very important to us as the game also supports cross-generation online multiplayer,” said Phil Gaskell of Ripstone Games. “This kind of convenience for our players is really important to us as a developer and publisher, particularly while we transition into a new console generation. Our fans can know that pre-ordering the game now will automatically entitle them to play Poker Club on all Xbox devices from the original Xbox One all the way up to the Xbox Series X. And once the game launches for PlayStation platforms, the same applies and one purchase of Poker Club will provide access to play on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, with no additional charge.”
The legendary Chicken Police needs your help in solving a case that went from unusual to life-threatening within a few hours. Marty MacChicken and Santino “Sonny” Featherland are fighting crime in Clawville on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch starting today at 5 PM CET / 9 AM PDT for 19,99 ( EUR / USD / GBP )!
Sonny is an alcoholic, deadbeat detective, waiting for his retirement and only old photographs and newspaper articles serve as reminders of the glorious times when he and his partner Marty were working together as a dynamic duo, the Chicken Police. With nothing less than a cult following of fans, a successful book series about their adventures and professional success any other law enforcement officer wouldn’t even dream of, they felt invulnerable. Now they’re being asked to investigate a series of strange threats. But nothing is as it seems in the corrupt city of Clawville. It is up to you, to uncover the truth surrounding the secretive Natasha Catzenko and the city’s criminal underworld and shed light on the Chicken Police’s dark past.
Kasedo Games and SomaSim are pleased to announce the launch of a new video series which will cover all the exciting and in-depth features of mafia management sim, City of Gangsters.
In the very first in-depth look at City of Gangsters gameplay, episode one focuses on the supply and demand element of the game, where you can see the total control that you will have over every facet of your back-door booze operation.
From setting up production chains, to sniffing out gaps in the market and pouncing on illicit money-making opportunities before an enemy crew, you’ll know everything you’ll need to begin your own criminal empire in 1920s Prohibition-era USA.
Future episodes will be available each month, the next focussing on making criminal connections and building trust within the neighbourhood.
Join the City of Gangsters discord channel to get all the latest info and video features when they go live.
Today, Disney+ shared the trailer and key art for the “LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special,” which premieres Tuesday, November 17 on the streaming service. The new animated special from LEGO is the first to debut on Disney+ and continues the rich legacy of collaboration between Lucasfilm and LEGO.
Directly following the events of “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker,” Rey leaves her friends to prepare for Life Day as she sets off on a new adventure with BB-8 to gain a deeper knowledge of the Force. At a mysterious Jedi Temple, she is hurled into a cross-timeline adventure through beloved moments in Star Wars cinematic history, coming into contact with Luke Skywalker, Darth Vader, Yoda, Obi-Wan and other iconic heroes and villains from all nine Skywalker saga films. But will she make it back in time for the Life Day feast and learn the true meaning of holiday spirit?
“LEGO Star Wars Holiday Special” brings back franchise stars Kelly Marie Tran (Rose Tico), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian) and Anthony Daniels (C-3PO), as well as “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” vets Matt Lanter (Anakin Skywalker), Tom Kane (Yoda, Qui-Gon Jinn), James Arnold Taylor (Obi-Wan Kenobi), and Dee Bradley Baker (clone troopers).
The special is a production of Atomic Cartoons, the LEGO Group, and Lucasfilm. It is directed by Ken Cunningham and written by David Shayne, who is also co-executive producer. James Waugh, Josh Rimes, Jason Cosler, Jacqui Lopez, Jill Wilfert and Keith Malone are executive producers.
Systemic Reaction, a creative division of Avalanche Studios Group, is happy to report its new online co-op FPS Second Extinction sold over 50,000 copies in its first two weeks launching on PC via Steam Early Access. And now they’ve got a new trailer showing off some of the community’s most impressive triumphs, fails and more!
“Thank you so much for playing Second Extinction! The whole team is super hyped to see over 50,000 people join us on this adventure. We love your reaction to the game and want to ask you all to keep the feedback rolling in,” said Brynley Gibson, lead producer at Systemic Reaction. “We are hearing some cool ideas, and it is a huge help to get feedback about what you love and what you love less. To have such an engaged community has made developing this game all the more worthwhile and really energizes us to make it even better!”
Second Extinction pits teams of up to three players against hordes of bloodthirsty dinos in fast-paced battles across Earth’s vast wastelands. Gear up with a wide range of powerful weapons and fight alone or with friends against monstrous predators long thought extinct — now mutated and deadlier than ever!
The Second Extinction team has been fighting its own good battle with regular hotfixes and patches to squash bugs and improve the multiplayer experience, all based on community feedback. As early access continues, players will continue to get free updates featuring new weapons, challenges, dino mutations, War Effort emergence events and more. You can keep track of new content and features coming in the future with the game’s updated development roadmap.
Second Extinction is also in development for Xbox Series X and Xbox One. For more info, visit www.SecondExtinctionGame.com, and follow @2nd_Extinction on Twitter.
1C Entertainment and developer Jujubee announced today that the launch date for real-time grand strategy, Realpolitiks II, has been moved to November 18, 2020. The game will be available on PC via Steam Early Access for the price of 29.99 USD / 24.99 EUR with the full launch planned for early 2021.
Due to the challenges the whole industry is facing caused by the pandemic, the restrictions related to working remotely, but also the overwhelming feedback from the community, the game will be released a few days later than initially planned and has been moved to Early Access in order to give the players the chance to have a big influence on its further development. Additionally a new video trailer has been made available.
Realpolitiks II will launch in Early Access with all its planned content, featuring 208 contemporary countries to choose from, 2 scenario campaigns, many fully functional new features and mechanics introduced to the game compared to its predecessor, such as the new combat system and the intelligence mechanics. And not forget to mention the highly anticipated modding tool that will allow players to create their very own content and alter the game to their liking.
Build the ultimate dinosaur park on the go with Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, out now on Nintendo Switch™ on the EU eShop and from 7pm PST on the US eShop. Developed and published by Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV), in collaboration with Universal Games and Digital Platforms, this iconic park management game combines all the wonder and majesty of the successful 2018 original title with a wealth of additional content, to bring the ultimate Jurassic World experience to Nintendo’s hybrid handheld console.
In Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition, players construct a series of epic dinosaur parks across Las Cinco Muertes (The Five Deaths), a chain of five islands containing treacherous weather conditions and testing terrain worthy of its ominous name. Players start by sending out intrepid dig teams to unearth rare fossilized remains, then ordering gifted scientists to extract and bioengineer the precious DNA encased within, reviving awe-inspiring animals extinct for millennia.
Packed with every piece of DLC released since launch, Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition lets players dive into three major narrative expansions, where they can discover stunning new composite species in Jurassic World Evolution: The Secrets of Dr. Wu, including the audacious Ankylodocus and spine-tingling Spinoraptor; re-home dinosaurs following the cataclysmic events of Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom in Jurassic World Evolution: Claire’s Sanctuary; and restore the site on which it all began in Jurassic World Evolution: Return to Jurassic Park, as Drs. Alan Grant, Ellie Sattler, and Ian Malcolm accompany players on the path to redemption.
The inclusion of these key characters, voiced by the talented actors who brought them to life on-screen, brings next-level authenticity to Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition. Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, BD Wong, and Bryce Dallas Howard all reprise their famous roles from the blockbuster Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment films, narrating events with signature magic and flair and allowing players to truly immerse themselves as they follow in their footsteps and help life find a way.
In addition, there’s the challenge mode, which introduces an adjustable difficulty for an enticing test of skill; the customisable sandbox mode, offering fans the opportunity to tailor their experience as they build and manage majestic dinosaur-studded vistas without financial constraint; and, of course, four Dinosaur Packs and the Raptor Squad Skin Collection, adding even more variety and marvel to the star attractions.
All of this, as well as the stunning visuals and optimised performance expected from a studio with Frontier’s pedigree, is available to play right now on Nintendo Switch in Jurassic World Evolution: Complete Edition for $59.99, available exclusively on the Nintendo eShop.
The Legends Pack, the first add-on content Pack for Project CARS 3, is now available for all players on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. The Legends Pack is available as part of the Project CARS 3 Season Pass and can also be bought separately as an individual pack.
The challenging Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi will also be available today, for free, for all owners of Project CARS 3.
The Legends Pack comes packed with content, including 3 legendary Japanese sports cars from the ’90s:
1994 Toyota Supra mkIV Turbo
1994 Mazda Rx-7 R2
1997 Acura NSX
Each of these legends also comes with its own full Race Conversation Kit. The Legends Pack also includes:
16 themed events
New legends-based achievements and trophies
12 Liveries / 20 Decals / 5 Patterns
5 Rims / 10 Tires
10 License Plates / 5 Race Numbers
1 new character with 10 outfits and 10 helmets
The Legends Pack is Pack 1 of the scheduled 4 Packs coming to Project CARS 3.
December will see the launch of the “Style Pack”, followed by the “Power Pack” and the “Electric Pack” in 2021. Each add-on will include new and unique cars as well as customization items. One free track for the Project CARS 3 community will also be added with each Pack.
The epic finale of the “Money for the Vultures” adventure has arrived – “Part 3:Once More With Feeling” will lead the gang back to “Eagles Nest” the legendary bandit fortress in the middle of the desert. Fans of the Desperados franchise will remember the iconic location from the previous games and can visit it now in its new glory. In this case, bigger IS better.
The new mission concludes the Desperados III Season Pass and is also sold separately at 5.99 for consoles / 4.99 (PC). The mission is available now.
