Author - Jerry Paxton

Watch Dogs 2 E3 2016 Gameplay Walkthrough

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Xbox One News

LOS ANGELES — June 13, 2016 — Today, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® and Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) announced an expanded partnership for WATCH_DOGS® 2, the newest installment in the blockbuster Watch Dogs franchise in which players embody Marcus Holloway, a young hacker from the San Francisco Bay Area. WATCH_DOGS 2 will release on November 15, 2016 and all PlayStation®4 players will be granted a 30-day exclusive access to all the post launch downloadable content.

Ubisoft and Sony Interactive Entertainment have collaborated on the WATCH_DOGS brand from the start. At the forefront of new generation consoles, WATCH_DOGS was one of the first to announce a title for next generation consoles in 2012. Ubisoft and Sony then worked hand in hand with a partnership in the early days of the PlayStation®4 and WATCH_DOGS became the best selling new franchise on these new platforms within the first week of its launch. The partnership goes farther as Ubisoft Motion Pictures, the film and television division of Ubisoft®, announced its collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment and New Regency on development of a feature film based on WATCH_DOGS.

In WATCH_DOGS 2, players will use hacking as their ultimate weapon and explore their surroundings as a hacker and use the networked infrastructure of the city but also every person and connected device available in the game world to achieve their goals. Pushing the hacking gameplay even further, players will have the freedom to choose how to control their environment to complete their missions, and enjoy the chain of events they create in this living, dynamic open world environment.

For more information on WATCH_DOGS 2, please visit watchdogs.com.

Arma 3 Apex E3 Trailer and Release Date

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

June 13, 2016 – Alongside a brand new trailer, which premiered during the PC Gaming Show at E3 2016, Bohemia Interactive today announced the release date for the much-anticipated Arma 3 Apex expansion. Launching worldwide on July 11th this year, Arma 3 Apex will bring players to the 100 km² South Pacific archipelago Tanoa, with a new arsenal of weapons and vehicles at their disposal, as well as additional armed forces, a co-op campaign, and more.

Calling all troops to the front lines, Bohemia Interactive also announced that, as of today (almost one month before release), everyone who pre-ordered Arma 3 Apex has Sneak Preview Access to all of the expansion’s content, except for the co-op campaign. To install the Apex Sneak Preview build, you simply need to right-click on Arma 3 in your Steam Library, go to ‘Properties’, visit the ‘BETAS’ tab, and use the drop-down menu to select and install the Apex Sneak Preview build. This build represents a work-in-progress version and is not yet fully representative of the final Arma 3 Apex release.

With its distinct geographical features and varied locations, Apex’s South Pacific island archipelago of Tanoa introduces fresh opportunities for all types of combat operations. Making use of 13 new weapons (providing a mix of classic and near-future firearms), and 10 new vehicles (including new vehicle classes such as VTOL aircraft and LSVs), players can engage in authentic combat on a massive scale, where movement, shooting, and teamwork truly matter. The new 1-4 player co-op campaign sees players take on the role of NATO CTRG special operators, who are sent to Tanoa in order to prevent a humanitarian disaster, but quickly find themselves facing a far bigger threat than they bargained for.

Arma 3 Apex is now available for pre-order with a 20% discount for 23.99 EUR / 19.99 GBP / 27.99 USD (regular price: 29.99 EUR / 24.99 GBP / 34.99 USD) on Steam and the Bohemia Store. Those who are new to Arma 3, but want to enlist for the complete experience at the best price, can choose to pick up the Arma 3 Apex Edition for 59.99 EUR / 44.99 GBP / 69.99 USD.

For more information about the Apex expansion, please visit the official web page at www.arma3.com/apex – where you find a complete overview of its content and features – and take a look at the latest developer diary video. To keep track of all the latest news and updates, be sure to follow Arma 3 on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Steam.

For Honor E3 Gameplay Walkthough: Viking Campaign

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

Los Angeles, CA — June 13, 2016 — Today, during the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft® announced that For Honor™, Ubisoft’s new action IP in which players embody skilled and deadly elite warriors from the Knight, Viking and Samurai legacies, will be available on February 14. New details surrounding For Honor’s story-driven campaign were also revealed. For Honor, mixing skill with visceral, melee combat through its innovative Art of Battle, will be available on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC, at launch.

Playable in solo and two-player co-op, online and split-screen, For Honor’s full-fledged story campaign is a tale of warriors in which players will live from the inside a crucial moment in the war amongst Knights, Vikings and Samurai. A thousand years after a huge cataclysm destroyed their world, the Knights, the Vikings and the Samurai have united their scattered forces and what was a rampant conflict is about to turn into a total open war. Embodying the greatest warriors in each faction, players will need all their wits and skill to ensure the survival of their people and foil the plans of Apollyon, the merciless and bloodthirsty leader of the Blackstone Legions. Storming castles and fortresses, turning the tide of massive battles and confronting deadly bosses in intense duels, players will become Heroes of legend, symbols and models for their warrior legacies.

In addition, it was announced during the E3 Ubisoft press conference that players and fans can start registering now at www.forhonorgame.com for a chance to take part in the forthcoming alpha and beta that will happen on all platforms. Registered fans will have a chance to play the game and provide feedback that will aid the For Honor team in providing the most immersive and enjoyable experience at launch.

Deluxe and Gold Editions** of For Honor were also announced. With the Deluxe Edition, gamers will be able to dominate the battlefield faster and in style with exclusive content, including gear, customization items, a special execution effect for all heroes, boosters and more. Additional details about the Deluxe Edition will be available at a later date.

The Gold Edition will include the base game, the Deluxe Pack items from the Deluxe Edition, plus the full Season Pass.

Additionally, fans who pre-order For Honor will receive the exclusive Legacy Battle Pack. This pack includes three exclusive armor designs, inspired by ancient tales of our warriors, and gamers can embody the legendary sprit of each faction in these legacy armor designs. These three armor styles are exclusive to the Legacy Battle Pack and wearable by the Warden, Raider, and Kensei Heroes.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios*, For Honor offers an engaging campaign and a thrilling multiplayer. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the enigmatic Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. Leveraging the Art of Battle, For Honor’s innovative combat system that puts them in total control of their warriors, players can use the unique skills and combat style of each Hero to dominate all the opponents who stand in their way.

To get the latest news and content about For Honor and have a chance to play the game first, please register at www.forhonorgame.com.

For more information about For Honor, please follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/forhonorgame or on Twitter at www.twitter.com/forhonorgame and join the conversation by using #ForHonor.

For the latest on all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit www.ubiblog.com.

*Associate studios are Ubisoft Quebec and Ubisoft Toronto.

**Deluxe and Gold Editions will be available only for digital purchase in Brazil.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew VR E3 Game Reveal with Star Trek Alums

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, PlayStation 4 News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

LOS ANGELES — June 13, 2016 — Today at E3, Ubisoft® announced Star Trek™: Bridge Crew, a new virtual reality game where players explore space as a member of the Federation. Playable co-operatively with a crew or solo as Captain, Star Trek: Bridge Crew puts players directly onto the bridge in a Starfleet ship. Under license by CBS Consumer Products, Star Trek: Bridge Crew will be available on PlayStation®VR, Oculus Rift and HTC Vive this fall.

The mission: explore a largely uncharted sector of space known as The Trench, in hopes of locating a suitable new home world for the decimated Vulcan populace while coming into direct conflict with the vaunted Klingon Empire. Star Trek: Bridge Crew puts a player and their friends into the heart of a new starship, the U.S.S. Aegis, where every action and decision that is made together will determine the fate of the ship and crew.

Developed by Red Storm Entertainment, a Ubisoft Studio, Star Trek: Bridge Crew was designed exclusively for VR, capitalizing on the powerful sense of social presence possible through virtual reality. Through hand tracking and full-body avatars, including real-time lip-sync, players can experience what it’s like to serve as an officer on the bridge of a Federation starship.

As a crew, players will form a team of four to operate the roles of Captain, Helm, Tactical or Engineer. Each role is crucial to the success of the varied missions players face, and only by working together can the crew complete their objectives. Also playable in solo, players will assume the role of Captain and dispatch orders to their NPC crew mates. The Captain’s strategic decisions will be vital in order to successfully complete missions.

“We feel privileged to work with this amazing brand, especially considering its decorated history and what it has meant to people over the last five decades,” said David Votypka, Sr. Creative Director at Red Storm Entertainment. “This game is particularly exciting because for the first time players will actually get to be a part of a Starfleet crew and work together to operate the ship as they face a variety of missions and challenges.”

“We’re always looking for new and compelling ways for fans to experience the Star Trek universe. This is the Star Trek game we’ve always wanted to make, but until now the technology didn’t exist,” said John Van Citters, Vice President of Product Development at CBS Consumer Products. “Working alongside Red Storm Entertainment, we’ve been able to bring to life a new ship, the U.S.S. Aegis, for fans to control as they take their turn in the captain’s chair and carry on Starfleet’s mission of exploration and truly bring the Star Trek experience to life.”

It’s up to players and their crew to chart the region, and to secure a peaceful Federation presence. The maiden voyage of the U.S.S. Aegis is theirs to command.

Star Trek: Bridge Crew marks the latest venture into virtual reality for Ubisoft, who believes in the strong potential of VR to redefine social gaming with a unique sense of reality. Keen to explore the opportunities of this emerging technology, Ubisoft recently announced the games Werewolves Within™ and Eagle Flight™, as well as a VR partnership with the film company, SpectreVision.

For more information on Star Trek: Bridge Crew visit http://www.startrekbridgecrew.com.

Superhot VR Reveal Trailer – E3 2016

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

June 13, 2016 – Lose track of what’s real. Commit yourself, body and mind. Confront the evocative, elegantly brutal world of SUPERHOT VR. Enemies pouring into the room from all sides, a dozen bullets coursing through the air…. wait.

Something is different here….

SUPERHOT VR is a title reimagined and redesigned from the ground up for VR and hand tracking controllers. The fruit of over three years of super-close cooperation between SUPERHOT and Oculus, SUPERHOT VR is premiering with Oculus Touch later this year.

Part strategy, part shooter, and undeniably stylish, SUPERHOT is the bestselling independent FPS in which time moves only when you move. Having released the full version of the Kickstarted indie hit on PC and Xbox One, the SUPERHOT Team is now working double time on expanding the SUPERHOT universe with more content, game modes, and crazy experimental titles.

No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It’s just you, outnumbered and outgunned, grabbing the weapons of fallen enemies to shoot, slice, and maneuver through a hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

SUPERHOT VR, a complete new title in the SUPERHOT universe is premiering with Oculus Touch later this year.

https://superhotgame.com/

Tyranny E3 Gameplay Trailer

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News

In Tyranny, the grand war between good and evil is over – and the forces of evil, led by Kyros the Overlord, have won. The Overlord’s merciless armies dominate the face of the world, and its denizens must find their new roles within the war-torn realm. Players’ decisions will have far-reaching consequences and change both the land and its people, providing a non-linear, highly replayable experience.

For those eager to know more, a written developer diary is published every two weeks on the game’s blog alongside a monthly short story by the game’s writers, giving the reader an exclusive look into the world of Tyranny from the perspective of its inhabitants. Find all published pieces here: blog.tyrannygame.com

Bandai Namco Unveils E3 2016 Line-Up

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News

SANTA CLARA, Calif., (June 13, 2016) – Leading interactive entertainment publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will be displaying its upcoming lineup of videogame titles for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, PlayStation Vita handheld system, and STEAM for PC at the annual Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3) in Los Angeles, California. Feature presentations for TEKKEN 7 and Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 along with hands-on demos for BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s upcoming products will be on display in meeting rooms 303 A&B on the Mezzanine Level of the South Hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. will have the following games on display at E3 2016:

TEKKEN 7 (Fighting genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available early 2017

TEKKEN 7 sets a new standard in graphics quality and fighting dynamics for the series, featuring highly detailed characters and deadly environments. For its debut appearance on home videogame systems, TEKKEN 7 will feature numerous modes and enhancements taking it beyond its arcade counterpart, including an in-depth Story Mode that draws players deeper into the TEKKEN canon storyline. For the first time outside of arcades, players will be able to select new fighters for battle, including; Kazumi Mishima, Claudio, Josie, Shaheen, Katarina, Lucky Chloe, Gigas, and more.

DRAGON BALL® XENOVERSE 2 (Action-Fighting genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available Winter 2016

Developed to fully utilize the power of current generation gaming consoles and PCs; DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 builds upon 2015’s highly successful DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE with enhanced graphics that will further immerse players into the largest and most detailed Dragon Ball world ever developed. DRAGON BALL XENOVERSE 2 will deliver a larger hub city, additional online gameplay options, and more character customization choices amongst a multitude of new features and upgrades that will surely have Dragon Ball fans yelling KAMEHAMEHA!.

Sword Art Online: Hollow Realization (Action-RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita) – Available early 2017  

“Link start” into SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization, an exciting new Action-RPG developed under the watchful eye of SWORD ART ONLINE creator Reki Kawahara. The game’s hero Kirito and his friends are pulled into a VRMMORPG called Sword Art: Origin, a game housed on the same servers that hosted the death-game Sword Art Online. However this new game is not the same one Kirito escaped years ago… SWORD ART ONLINE: Hollow Realization tells its own unique tale, one that will haunt and delight longtime fans as well as those discovering the expansiveSword Art Online universe for the first time.

Tales of Berseria (RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4 and PC via STEAM) – Available early 2017

In TALES OF BERSERIA players embark on an arduous journey as they assume the role of Velvet, a young woman whose once gentle nature has been replaced and overcome with a festering anger and hatred after a traumatic experience imbued her with a special ability. Velvet will visit a wide range of breathtaking environments as she travels the world in an all-new adventure developed by the celebrated BANDAI NAMCO Studiosdevelopment team behind the TALES OF series.

GOD EATER™: RESURRECTION (Action-RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and PC via STEAM) – Available June 28, 2016   

With over 100 hours of gameplay, GOD EATER: Resurrection features an immersive story driven by deep character development, a robust battle system, and addictive mission based gameplay in a unique post-apocalyptic setting. Players can join up with three additional players online to form a cooperative four person cell, perfect for taking on the most difficult of missions. GOD EATER: Resurrection for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita will feature both Cross Play and Cross Save functionality.

GOD EATER™ 2: RAGE BURST (Action-RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PC via STEAM) – Available August 30, 2016

GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst continues the epic GOD EATER saga, featuring new and returning heroes, rich character and weapon customization, and over 100 hours of story and gameplay content; fully voiced in English. Players will learn over 200 different Blood Arts for melee weapons to enhance their attacks and Blood Bullets to add various attributes to their arsenal. Players will also tap into their Blood Rage to unleash their ultimate attack potential. Players can form a team with up to three additional players online to create a cooperative four person cell, perfect for taking on the most powerful of monsters. GOD EATER 2: Rage Burst for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita will feature both Cross Play and Cross Save functionality.

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN (Action-Fighting genre exclusively for PlayStation 4) – Available June 28, 2016

JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN is developed by famed Japanese videogame development studio, CyberConnect2, creators of the hit NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series of videogames as well as many other fan-favorite franchises. JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: EYES OF HEAVEN turns the world of JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE on its head with an original storyline supervised by Hirohiko Araki, the creator of the original manga series. Featuring numerous game modes and a unique two-versus-two style of gameplay, players will be able to select from over 50 over-the-top characters, each with their own spectacular attacks that will surely dazzle players.

MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE (Mech Fighting genre for PlayStation Vita) – Available July 12, 2016

The high intensity 2vs2 gameplay of MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE is based on the popular GUNDAM VS franchise which has produced numerous titles across multiple console systems and arcades in Japan. A new feature making its debut to MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM EXTREME VS-FORCE is the inclusion of large-scale Team battles. Players will take control of the battlefield in either singleplayer or local multiplayer skirmishes in both 3rd person or overhead tactical views and command teams of six Mobile Suits and one battleship. Team battles give ace pilots tactical control over the placement and actions of their troops as they compete to eliminate opposing forces.

NECROPOLIS (Roguelike Action-RPG (role-playing-game) genre for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available Summer 2016

Necropolis blends classic time-based 3D action with procedurally generated environments, monsters, and treasures of a roguelike. Those elements, married with the game’s striking art style, sardonic tone, and easy in-and-out co-op mode, create a truly one-of-a-kind gaming experience. Players will craft, explore, equip, and hone their skills as they travel deeper and face greater threats within the confines of an ever changing dungeon.

Warhammer® 40,000®: Eternal Crusade™ (MMOTPS (massively multiplayer third person shooter) for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM) – Available September 2016

Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade is an all-new massively multiplayer third person shooter (MMOTPS) developed by Behaviour Interactive. In Warhammer 40,000: Eternal Crusade, four factions — Space Marines, Chaos Space Marines, Eldar, and Orks — plan their strategy and deploy their squads as they assault strongholds, defend outposts, and delve into the Underworld to combat hordes of Tyranids. Players must work in harmony both on and off the battlefield in order to advance their faction’s goals and establish supremacy over the enemy.

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s E3 2016 booth is located in rooms 303 A&B on the Mezzanine Level of the South Hall in the Los Angeles Convention Center. Drop-in appointments are welcome for feature presentations and hands-on demos during regular E3 2016 show hours. To learn more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.’s other products go to: http://www.bandainamcoent.com/home.html or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.

State of Decay 2 E3 2016 Trailer

2016/06/13
Jerry Paxton
E3, Geek News, News, Trailers / Videos, Windows PC News, Xbox One News

The next installment in the critically acclaimed “State of Decay” franchise immerses you in an all-new, multiplayer zombie survival fantasy. Build a lasting community, working with other players or solo to overcome challenges while exploring your own unique story in a world that remembers the choices you make. NO ONE SURVIVES ALONE. XBOX ONE & WINDOWS 10 EXCLUSIVE | COMING IN 2017.
Learn more at xbox.com