February 20, 2020 – This party is getting crazy, because Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition is now available for digital download on the Nintendo Switch™ system for MSRP $19.99.
The Nintendo Switch release of DMC3SE introduces the brand new Free Style Mode, which allows players to instantly switch between combat styles and weapons on the fly to unleash some truly SSStylish combos. Free Style Mode allows players to choose between all six combat styles in the game, four of which are available to start and two more which are unlocked as players progress. In addition to the standard weapon cycling system, all unlocked weapons can be quickly selected using a radial menu. Players can also now choose to cut a path through each floor of the “Bloody Palace” survival mode in local co-op right after creating a save file.
DMC3SE brings the complete stylish action experience to Nintendo Switch, detailing the origins of infamous demon hunter Dante’s “Devil May Cry” shop, and long-running rivalry with his twin brother Vergil. DMC3SE includes the option to play as Dante’s twin brother, Vergil, as well as all 9,999 floors of the “Bloody Palace,” survival mode. The Nintendo Switch system’s handheld mode also offers the added flexibility of playing DMC3SE on-the-go for the first time.
About Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition for Nintendo Switch:
Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition serves as a prequel for the iconic action series, unfolding years before the original Devil May Cry. This origin story explores the journey leading up to and culminating in Dante’s face-off against his twin brother, Vergil. Dante must use his trademark sword Rebellion and dual pistols Ebony and Ivory to stop Vergil from unlocking a gate to the demonic realm and infesting the world with demons. Along the way, players will gain insight into many aspects of the series, from the first encounter with fan-favorite Lady, as well as the beginnings of Dante’s titular shop.
Seattle, WA – February 20, 2020 – HTC VIVE® is Changing the Face of VR with its most versatile virtual reality (VR) product line-up ever. Today, HTC introduced the complete VIVE Cosmos Series —with three new products and three new modular faceplates that expand the functionality of VIVE Cosmos. Vive Cosmos is an adaptable premium PC-based VR system that can grow with customers over time by changing the front faceplate of the headset, all while delivering impressive visuals and comfort across the entire Vive Cosmos line-up.
“Our customers want an incredible VR experience and we are proud to announce a new family of products tailor-made for VR use-cases of all types,” said Yves Maître, CEO, HTC. “Vive Cosmos is truly the most versatile headset yet. From consumers just discovering VR for the first time to the demanding business user, Vive Cosmos offers stellar quality, comfort, and the ability to evolve VR and XR journeys over time – from changing faceplates to adding options like wireless.”
VIVE Cosmos Platform
All VIVE Cosmos headsets are designed with a range of features that offer industry-leading performance and build quality, no matter the headset version or where your Vive Cosmos journey begins.
Change your plates: With Vive Cosmos’ interchangeable faceplates, users can get more out of their VR headset over time. Future upgrades in functionality and performance are as easy as changing the front faceplate.
One flip from reality: Featuring an innovative flip-up design, Vive Cosmos can transport users to and from their virtual world with ease. Vive Cosmos also delivers comfort and ergonomic features that make your VR experience more immersive and comfortable than ever before.
Impressive visuals: Every Vive Cosmos features the same great display, with 2880 x 1700 combined pixel resolution—an 88% increase over the original Vive—delivering crystal-clear text and graphics. All-new LCD panels reduce the distance between pixels and minimize screen-door effect.
VIVE Cosmos Elite
Vive Cosmos Elite pairs the performance of external tracking alongside the flexibility of inside-out technology to meet the needs of the most demanding VR entertainment enthusiasts.
By using Lighthouse base station technology, users will be able to experience the power and precision of SteamVR tracking. Vive Cosmos Elite also supports Vive’s ecosystem of peripherals including the Vive Tracker—delivering unprecedented input freedom for VR controls—and the Wireless Adapter for an untethered VR experience.
Vive Cosmos Elite includes a pre-installed External Tracking Faceplate, 2 SteamVR base stations, and two Vive controllers. The External Tracking Faceplate can be used with base station versions 1.0 or 2.0 as well as the original Vive or Vive Pro controllers and is easily swapped with the original inside-out tracking faceplate that ships with Vive Cosmos.
Vive Cosmos Elite is built for precision gaming titles such as Pistol Whip, Superhot, and Audica as well as multiplayer VR titles like Battlewake.
The Vive Cosmos Elite bundle will retail for $899 USD and be available later in Q1. The External Tracking Faceplate will also launch globally as a stand-alone accessory in Q2 for $199 as an upgrade for either Vive Cosmos or Vive Cosmos Play.
VIVE Cosmos XR
VIVE Cosmos XR is an upcoming stand-alone edition and faceplate for the modular Vive Cosmos that brings high-quality XR passthrough cameras to Vive Cosmos for the first time. Debuting as a developer kit in Q2, Vive Cosmos XR allows a near-complete passthrough field of view that utilizes the majority of the VR display (up to 100 degrees FOV) to integrate real-world and virtual content.
For example, Vive Sync, the company’s collaboration tool will integrate Vive Cosmos XR functionality so that virtual objects can be brought into real-world environments, bolstering collaboration options for VR-based meetings.
Featuring high-quality passthrough cameras, Vive Cosmos XR combines a crisp view for overlays of the real world, blended seamlessly into the virtual one. Additional information on Vive Cosmos XR will be unveiled at the upcoming GDC conference.
VIVE Cosmos Play
Vive Cosmos Play opens the door for new-to-VR users, making it easier than ever before to step into premium VR. Vive Cosmos Play uses 4-camera inside-out tracking to start customers on their VR journey and has the ability to grow over time to meet their needs.
Vive Cosmos Play is ideal for entry-level VR adventures and applications such as Viveport Video, Angry Birds VR: Isle of Pigs, The Curious Tale of the Stolen Pets, and A Fisherman’s Tale.
For business or museum environments, Vive Cosmos Play also offers a more affordable and simple-to-use VR option for public VR experiences.
Play owners can easily upgrade their Vive Cosmos with Vive’s host of VR accessories such as Vive Cosmos’ full range of faceplates. Additional details on Vive Cosmos Play will release in the coming months.
VIVE Cosmos
For customers that want additional tracking height when using inside-out tracking, Vive Cosmos’ six-cameras offer additional vertical and waist tracking by using two additional cameras. Vive Cosmos features all the same great ergonomic, visual, and modular functionality as well as compatibility with the Wireless Adapter. The product is available today for $699 and the six-camera faceplate will be available as a stand-alone accessory in Q2 for $199.
Pre-order and more information
Vive Cosmos Elite will be available for pre-order online on www.vive.com on February 24th. Additional pre-order dates, pricing and availability for the Cosmos Series will be announced in the coming months. For more information, please visit: www.vive.com/product.
Watford, UK – February 19, 2020 – Award-winning publisher, Wired Productions and pioneering Dutch game studio, KeokeN Interactive, are delighted to confirm that acclaimed Sci-Fi epic, Deliver Us The Moon, is set to touch down worldwide on April 24 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X. Fans of the Nintendo Switch™ system can expect this to launch later in summer 2020.
Available now to pre-order, and arriving on console for the first time, Deliver Us The Moon will be available in both Standard and Deluxe Editions – with the Deluxe Edition set to include the game’s epic and spine-tingling original soundtrack and a stunning 100 page digital artbook, and receiving both a physical and digital release.
Powered by Unreal® Engine 4, Deliver Us The Moon is set in an apocalyptic near-future where the Earth’s resources have been depleted and humanity looks to the stars. Nations band together to create the World Space Agency – an organization tasked with solving the extreme energy crisis. The solution: colonization and exploitation of the moon’s natural reserves of Helium-3 to serve the energy needs of a growing Earth population. Suddenly, and without warning, communications with the Moon cease, and the energy source is lost. Plunged into darkness and without power, years pass as world governments come together once more to embark on a new mission – to re-establish the energy supply and with it hope for the human race.
Released for Windows PC in October 2019, Deliver Us The Moon has been highly praised by both critics and fans alike. In December 2019, the game was upgraded to support GeForce RTX real-time ray tracing, making it one of the first independent titles to utilise the technology alongside the latest version of Nvidia’s Deep Learning Super Sampling (DLSS) technology. The resultant upgrade delivered one of the most graphically immersive worlds ever seen from an independent studio.
Deliver Us The Moon is out now on Steam and GOG.com for Windows PC and will release for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on April 24, 2020. The Nintendo Switch™ version is in development and planned for release in summer 2020. Deliver Us The Moon: Deluxe Edition will launch with an SRP of $29.99/€29.99/£24.99. For a list of retailers, visit www.deliverusthemoon.com.
February 19, 2020 – Bandicoots get ready to revel in Crash lore with the final Crash Team Racing Nitro-Fueled Grand Prix season launching this week! Deciding earth is no longer of interest, the villainous Nitros Oxide has challenged Crash and team to one last epic battle on his home planet in the Gasmoxia Grand Prix!
During this toxic race to the finish, players will challenge each other on an epic new track high up in Gasmoxia’s atmosphere, where two rival fast-food conglomerates are battling it out for planet domination (and a CTR TV sponsorship). New skins, karts, an imperious new character to unlock and a new track to conquer, touted as the most technical track ever assembled in Crash Team Racing – – players will have a wild ride in this Grand Prix season!
The Gasmoxia Grand Prix season is set to go live this Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 AM PST (3:00 PM UTC). With the launch of the Gasmoxia Grand Prix this week, Crash™ Team Racing Nitro Fueled boasts a total of eight Grand Prix seasons, 40 racetracks, 12 Battle Arenas and more than 50 characters!
Gasmoxia Grand Prix details:
NEW TRACK: Are you ready for Oxide’s final challenge, the most technical track ever assembled in Crash Team Racing? Then prepare to take on Drive-Thru Danger! Not for the faint of heart, this track exists high above the skyline on Oxide’s home planet Gasmoxia and pits racers in the middle of a fast-food war between the planet’s two biggest conglomerates – Nuclear Pizza and Toxic Burger. Existing at the fringes of space, it’s filled with twists, turns and risky shortcuts for the bold. The ever-present gaze of Gasmoxia’s corporate giants hangs over the heads of all racers as they strive to beat the track (and each other) and escape this toxic dystopia!
NEW CHARACTER: As if Oxide’s presence wasn’t enough, he’s enlisted help from the Galaxy’s self-proclaimed ruler, Emperor Velo! Unlock this devious new character in the Nitro Gauge.
NEW TIME TRIALS: Velo isn’t just making an appearance this season, he’s providing a whole new challenge in Time Trials! See how fast you really are by beating Velo’s insanely fast times on each of Nitro-Fueled’s courses.
NEW KARTS: Your intergalactic ride awaits! Unlock three hovering new karts this season: the Void Manta, the Velo Chopper and the retro-vibing Galactic Cruiser.
PIT STOP ITEMS: When in Gasmoxia, do as the Gasmoxians do! Look like a local with a wide array of new Pit Stop items to swag out your racer and kart in the space-adventuring theme of the planet.
CHAMPION KART AND DECAL: Finish in the top 5% of the Grand Prix leaderboards and win the Champion Kart and Gasmoxia signature decal!
Vienna, Austria/ Munich, Germany, February 19th, 2020: Need a gun for hire? Ask for Doc McCoy, a ruthless sharpshooter and veteran field medic, he’ll get the job done. With his custom made Colt Buntline Special, he can shoot the wings off a fly – or an opponent from far away. He also can give an enemy special treatment with his syringe…
McCoy spent his younger years studying medicine in England. When he finished his studies, he was looking for an adventure and oh boy, he found one. He set sail to the new world, crossed the Atlantic, and set foot on the American shore. There, he was forcibly recruited to fight in the American Civil War. He fought and worked as a doctor alike, but could not stand the horror and the futility of the war, so he deserted after a year of service and became a gun for hire. Nowadays he’s known in certain circles as someone who gets the job done and doesn’t ask too many questions.
Desperados III will give you it’s real-time tactic medicine on your PC, your PlayStation®4 or your Xbox® One in Summer 2020.
Barcelona, Spain / Vienna, Austria, February 19th, 2020: Just a little over two months after releasing a playable teaser for the Gothic Remake and asking the players for their feedback, the answer is clear: The fans are up for a new “old” Gothic game and the vast majority (read: 94,8%) was in favour to develop a remake of the iconic German RPG Gothic, originally released in 2001.
Over 180.000 players have played the playable teaser so far. On the evening (CET) of February 16 2020, THQ Nordic took the survey offline, and hereby publicly releases the raw data of the survey, as well as highlight graphs. With more than 43.000 answered surveys and over 9.000 (yes, really!) reviews on Steam and various discussions on all social media platforms, there is enough data to check.
Eager to check for yourself? As we want to start a transparent and open production with the community from the very start of the project, we are happy to offer you the results of our survey in a neat PDF file or – for the people who really want to dig into the raw data – the entire dataset with all 43.111 participants included.
THQ Nordic will establish a new studio based in Barcelona, Spain, and will then assess what players liked and what they want to be different than in the playable teaser. One of the most common mentions was for example the demand for a grittier and less colourful world.
“We are up for the challenge to develop a full Gothic Remake which will stay as faithfully as possible to the original experience and transport the atmospheric world of Gothic into a high quality look and carefully modernizing certain gameplay mechanics.” says Reinhard Pollice Business and Product Development Director at THQ Nordic.
The full Gothic Remake will go into production and will be developed for PC and next gen consoles. There is no release window available yet, but it will not be coming in 2020.
February 18, 2020 – The award-winning “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” returns for its epic final season beginning Friday, Feb. 21, only on Disney+. Today the streaming service shared a new clip and unreleased images from the season premiere.
With ground-breaking computer animation from Lucasfilm, astounding action, and the timeless battle between good and evil, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” expands the Star Wars story with all new adventures set in a galaxy far, far away. “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” is from Dave Filoni, director and executive producer of “The Mandalorian.”
It’s the end of the historic Clone Wars, as the forces of darkness have amassed great power in their bid to transform the Republic into the Galactic Empire. With the Republic on a losing streak, Captain Rex fears the Separatists are using stolen data to help predict the Grand Army’s every move. As the threat of defeat looms, Rex teams up with experimental Clone Force 99, also known as the Bad Batch. Together, they embark on a high-risk mission behind enemy lines to uncover the truth behind the Separatist victories in “The Bad Batch,” an all-new episode of “Star Wars: The Clone Wars” making its debut this FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 21 on Disney+.
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2020) – SQUARE ENIX® and Disney today released the popular KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX and KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue compilations for the Xbox One family of devices. Introducing nine unforgettable adventures to Xbox players for the first time, the expansive compilations collectively include over 100 hours of KINGDOM HEARTS adventures, paving the way for new players to experience the journey leading up to the release of the critically acclaimed KINGDOM HEARTS III.
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 1.5 + 2.5 ReMIX includes the following games:
KINGDOM HEARTS FINAL MIX
KINGDOM HEARTS Re:Chain of Memories
KINGDOM HEARTS 358/2 Days (HD remastered cinematics)
KINGDOM HEARTS HD 2.8 Final Chapter Prologue includes the following games:
KINGDOM HEARTS Dream Drop Distance HD
KINGDOM HEARTS 0.2: Birth by Sleep – A fragmentary passage –
KINGDOM HEARTS χ Back Cover (movie)
Additionally, Keyblade wielders that have completed KINGDOM HEARTS III on Xbox One can look forward to the KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind DLC* that will release for the Xbox One family of devices on February 25 for $29.99. The KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind + Concert Video package, which includes all KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind content as well as footage from the KINGDOM HEARTS – World of Tres – Orchestra concert recorded in Osaka, Japan on Nov. 30, 2019 will also be available for $39.99.
Finally, Xbox Game Pass members that have yet to experience the adventures in the award-winning RPG may download KINGDOM HEARTS III as part of their monthly subscription starting February 25. Xbox Game Pass members must purchase the KINGDOM HEARTS III Re Mind DLC separately in order to access the new content.
PARIS — Feb. 18, 2020 — Focus Home Interactive and Saber Interactive have revealed that SnowRunner, the highly anticipated sequel to the multi-million-selling off-road simulation game MudRunner, is coming April 28 to PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC via the Epic Games Store. Check out the extreme environmental sandbox action coming your way with SnowRunner’s new release date gameplay video:
Powered by a new graphics engine and improved physics simulation, SnowRunner puts you in the driver’s seat of powerful vehicles as you conquer wild open environments with the most advanced terrain simulation ever. Master 40 vehicles from brands like Western Star, Ford, Chevrolet and Freightliner to leave your mark on the untamed wilderness. SnowRunner’s all-new winter environments give you unique challenges to overcome: beyond slippery mud and torrential waters, you’ll have to brave dangerous snowbanks, ice fields and frozen lakes while taking on perilous contracts and missions. Expand and customize your fleet of vehicles with countless upgrades and accessories like intake snorkels, chain tires, bumpers, high suspensions, floodlights and more to help you overcome the elements.
SnowRunner can be played solo or with friends in fully synchronous 4-player co-op. PC players can expect full mod support at launch, allowing for near infinite off-road experiences created by the community. Mod support for consoles is also in development.
SnowRunner and SnowRunner – Premium Edition, featuring the base game and its Season Pass, are available to pre-order now with a special bonus vehicle on the Epic Games Store. SnowRunner is also available to pre-order on consoles at major retailers.
Orion Pictures has released a new image from BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC, which shows William “Bill” S. Preston Esq. (Alex Winter) and Theodore “Ted” Logan (Keanu Reeves) looking sharp in colorful suits. The stakes are higher than ever for the time-traveling exploits of the now middle aged best friends as they set out on a new adventure to seek the song that will set their world right and bring harmony in the universe, helped by their daughters (played by Samara Weaving and Brigette Lundy-Paine), a new batch of historical figures, and a few music legends.
BILL & TED FACE THE MUSIC will be released in theaters on August 21, 2020.
