Author - Jerry Paxton

Blasphemous 2 Xbox One and PS4 Launch Trailer

The Game Kitchen and Team17 Digital have today launched punishing Metroidvania Blasphemous 2 on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Having launched in August on Nintendo Switch™, PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S, Blasphemous 2 follows a newly reawakened Penitent One, as players are thrust back into an endless cycle of life, death, and resurrection as they face monstrous enemies and inconceivable challenges to halt the prophetic birth of a new Child of the Miracle.

Featuring three unique weapons to acquire and master, and an enhanced skillset to choose from, players will have to use these new tools to survive and explore a land hell bent on sending them back to the grave as they collect scattered pieces of lore, unpick long forgotten secrets, and avoid deaths final embrace.

Blasphemous 2 Key Features

  • Discover a rich non-linear world: A series of enchantingly grotesque landscapes await, oozing gothic charm and littered with unforgiving traps; there is no wrong turn to take, only scores to settle
  • Unleash savage combat: Brutal executions and expanded combos provide new and devastating ways to rain destruction on the abominations that await
  • Play your way: Blasphemous 2 provides the ability to customise and improve the Penitent Ones’ base skillset, and introduces new unique weapons that expand player tactics
  • Overcome intense boss battles: Twisted bosses with unique attack patterns and sundering abilities await in the darkest corners of this twisted new land

Jagged Alliance 3 Hits Consoles on November 16th

Our strategy game of the year, Jagged Alliance 3, is arriving on consoles this November 16th. We understand that some players may wonder: how does a turn-based strategy game translate to a console experience? Is it as enjoyable with a controller, or does it feel cumbersome?

To address these questions, we’ve put together an insightful video, offering a comprehensive look at Jagged Alliance 3’s gameplay and demonstrating precisely how it fares with a controller instead of a typical PC mouse and keyboard setup. Join us for an exciting journey into the world of tactical gaming on consoles!

Console Pre-Order live – save 20%
The critically acclaimed turn-based tactics/strategy game, Jagged Alliance 3, is set to launch on PlayStation and Xbox on November 16th, extending an enticing 20% discount to people who pre-order and are dedicated to liberating the nation of Grand Chien! And that’s not all – by pre-ordering, you’ll also gain early access: Jagged Alliance 3 starts 48 hours prior to the official release for all pre-orders.

Jagged Alliance 3 will be available on both PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5, as well as on Xbox One and the Xbox Series S/X. The multiplayer functionality will be ‘cross-gen’, allowing PlayStation 4 players to team up with their PlayStation 5 buddies, and Xbox One users to join forces with those on Xbox Series S/X. The game hits the shelves on November 16th, with a suggested retail price of $59.99 / €59.99 / £49.99.

Pre-Order Now:
Xbox: https://www.microsoft.com/store/productid/9p1c5873zm3d
PlayStation: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005890

PowerWash Simulator VR Out Now on Meta Quest

It’s time to grab hold of the power washer and get cleaning – PowerWash Simulator VR is out now on Meta Quest 2, 3, and Pro! FuturLab and nDreams are also delighted to confirm today that post-launch content is coming to PowerWash Simulator VR, with more details to follow in the coming weeks.

Check out PowerWash Simulator VR’s launch trailer here:

The eagerly anticipated VR version of the super soothing simulator brings the quaint yet grimy town of Muckingham to life in true 360-degree immersion and delivers full 1:1 motion control of the power washer, encouraging players to wash their way with precise and expressive control.

PowerWash Simulator VR brings all of the good, clean fun, and base game content – more than 40 levels in total – from the PC and console versions, including the ability to PowerWash and chill in co-op multiplayer – the perfect way to wash those worries away at the end of a long day.

Critics have praised PowerWash Simulator VR for its super soothing gameplay and use of VR features.

“Meant to be in VR” – The Gamer
“Really relaxing” – UploadVR
“Instantly satisfying” – whynow Gaming

New features exclusive to the VR version dial up the immersion even further. Players can pick out the perfect outfit and the right equipment from the back of the iconic PowerWash van and change nozzles on the fly with the all-new tool belt.

FuturLab, developers of PowerWash Simulator VR, have teamed up with VR veterans nDreams – creators of Synapse and Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord – to bring PowerWash Simulator VR to market.

“The good, clean fun of PowerWash Simulator has arrived in VR and we can’t wait for players to get their hands on it!” says Chris Mehers, COO of FuturLab. “Our team has put so much passion into bringing you all the satisfaction of the base game, along with added features to really bring to life the tactility of PowerWash Simulator VR. We hope you enjoy!”

“We’re incredibly excited to be launching PowerWash Simulator VR,” said David Corless, VP of Publishing at nDreams. “This is a game that lends itself so naturally to VR and is a pure joy to play; whether you’re a VR veteran or putting a headset on for the first time, PowerWash Simulator VR will leave you grinning from ear to ear.”

For more information on PowerWash Simulator VR, visit: https://ndreams.com/games/powerwash-simulator-vr

Dead Island 2 HAUS DLC Out Now

Dead Island 2’s first story DLC – Haus – is out today. Set within a mysterious villa in Malibu, where the boundaries of morality are somewhat vague, players need to investigate the secrets of a cult – and its enigmatic leader – as they slug it out amid the Zompocalypse.

Players can tool up with a range of new weapons – as they hack and slash their way through a deranged labyrinth of biomes – including:

  • K-ROSSBOW – crafted for precision and lethality, allows players to unleash devastating long-range firepower and explode zombified brains with ease
  • Hog Roaster – the ultimate ticket to visceral slaying while simultaneously allowing you to butcher and BBQ zombies
  • Dead Islands – to take the weight off your shoulders while you smash the undead into oblivion
  • Eight New Skill Cards – enhancing players’ slaying abilities with an expanded arsenal of skills

The Dead Island 2 DLC Haus is out now on PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC (Epic Games Store).

View more at the official site here: https://deadisland.com/

Gangs of Sherwood Steam Demo Available Now

Publisher NACON and developer Appeal Studios are giving players the opportunity to team up for Gangs of Sherwood ahead of the November 30 launch for the futuristic dystopia game inspired by the legend of Robin Hood, as a Steam demo is now available to play up until November 27, 5pm UTC.

In this explosive action game, play solo or in a team of up to 4 players as one of four unique characters with customizable gameplay styles influenced by the famous Robin Hood tale; Friar Tuck, LIttle John, Maid Marian, and Robin Hood.

Ahead of trying out the demo, please do check out the Gameplay Overview trailer to provide everything you need to know about Gangs of Sherwood.

Construction Simulator Spaceport Expansion Trailer

With the Spaceport Expansion, astragon Entertainment and weltenbauer. Software Entwicklung are pleased to announce the newest expansion for the popular Construction Simulator® today. The DLC brings a completely new campaign map into the game – along with new clients and the most extensive construction contracts in the history of the simulation series so far. The Construction Simulator® – Spaceport Expansion will be released in the digital stores on November 21, 2023 for PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One and will also become available for newcomers in the form of the Construction Simulator® – Spaceport Bundle, which will be released at the same time!

Construction Simulator® – Spaceport Expansion

  • The latest DLC brings a completely new and independent campaign map into the game.
  • On the new map, the most extensive construction tasks in the history of the game series are waiting for the players: building-up a rocket launch base and associated infrastructure!
  • Brand new setting: a tropical-inspired peninsula!
  • More than 40 hours of additional gameplay!
  • To be released on November 21, for 19.99 EUR / 19.99 USD (SRP) as a separate DLC in the digital stores.
  • Alternatively, also available as part of the Construction Simulator® – Year 1 Season Pass or together with the main game as Construction Simulator® – Spaceport Bundle.

RoboCop: Rogue City Official Launch Trailer

Prepare to don the iconic armor, as you attempt to serve the public, protect the innocent, and uphold the law in RoboCop: Rogue City, the story-driven, first-person action game. Become the iconic character who is part man, part machine and all hero available today on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store.

Created by development studio Teyon and video game publisher NACON in collaboration with Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), RoboCop: Rogue City puts you in the cybernetic body of Alex Murphy / RoboCop as you attempt to bring justice to the dangerous, crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit.

Peter Weller, the original RoboCop actor, reprises his iconic role for the first time in over 30 years for RoboCop: Rogue City, in an original story taking place between the RoboCop 2 and 3 films.

“Somewhere There is a Crime Happening.”
Explore open areas and complete your objectives according to your own sense of justice. Finding evidence, interrogation and maintaining public order are just some of your daily tasks as a police officer. But don’t take decisions lightly; your choices can determine the fate of citizens and the result of your mission.

“Come Quietly, or There Will Be…Trouble.”
Armed with your trusty Auto 9 or one of the other 20 weapons available, investigative skills, built-in scanner and unlockable abilities, you will fight forces seeking to destroy the city you call home in an all new first-person, explosive hunt for the truth.

“They’ll Fix You… They Fix Everything.”
RoboCop’s abilities enhance according to your playing style as your adventure progresses, with light RPG features, a skills tree, and extensive progression system. Not forgetting RoboCop’s cyborg strength that enemies fear in melee range and using the environment and surroundings to your advantage, giving a real sense of RoboCop’s power.

“Your Move, Creep.”
The city of Detroit has been hit by a series of crimes, and a new enemy is rising and threatening public order. RoboCop blasts into action, investigating a shady project, with the game providing a big comeback for iconic characters, such as your faithful partner, Anne Lewis, Sergeant Warren Reed and ED-209, RoboCop’s robot rival.

RoboCop: Rogue City is now available on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, Steam and Epic Games Store.

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures FAST Channel Unveils New Programming

Hasbro Entertainment announced today that the upcoming FAST channel Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures will launch three original series the week of November 13th on the free ad-supported (FAST) Channel available on Amazon Freevee and Plex with more platforms to be added. Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures will include “Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!” “Encounter Party,” and “Heroes’ Feast.” Viewers can tune into new episodes for each series twice weekly; see the schedule below. The channel will also run a preview week of legacy Dungeons & Dragons content beginning November 8th.

  • Heroes’ Feast – Mondays & Wednesdays at 9PM Eastern & Pacific
  • Encounter Party – Tuesdays & Fridays at 9PM Eastern & Pacific
  • Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill! – Thursdays & Saturdays at 9PM Eastern & Pacific

Check out teasers of the new series below.

“Faster, Purple Worm! Kill! Kill!” serves up comedic mayhem with tabletop gaming stars and celebrity guest players, including Seth Green, Anjali Bhimani, Skeet Ulrich, Sean Gunn, Mica Burton, Patton Oswalt and series co-creator Matthew Lillard. Perfect for seasoned gamers and newbies alike, every episode features an improvised, stand-alone story along with epic, hilarious character deaths.

In “Encounter Party,” seven actors play Dungeons & Dragons to create an improvised high-fantasy adventure story. Over the course of twenty-two serialized episodes, Dungeon Master and co-executive producer Brian David Judkins and six talented players, including Khary Payton and co-executive producer Ned Donovan, guide their characters from the high seas to the dangerous streets of Baldur’s Gate, and into the very jaws of fate.

On “Heroes’ Feast,” hosts “Chef Mike” Haracz and actor/filmmaker Sujata Day prepare dishes, desserts, and cocktails from the Dungeons & Dragons cookbook with the help of special guests including Khary Payton, Michelle Nguyen Bradley, Jonah Ray, Freddie Wong and more.

Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures will also include the 1980s “Dungeons & Dragons” animated series as well as “Rivals of Waterdeep,” “High Rollers,” “DesiQuest,” and more.

For more information on Dungeons & Dragons: Adventures, please follow @watchdndadventures on Instagram for programming updates.

Amazon Freevee is a streaming video service with thousands of premium movies and TV shows, including Originals and free ad-supported (FAST) Channels, available anytime, for free. All FAST Channels available on Freevee can be accessed through the Freevee app, as well as within Fire TV and Prime Video.

For the King II Out Now

Curve Games and IronOak Games are excited to announce the worldwide launch of their highly anticipated sequel to the successful multi-million selling franchise, For the King II on Steam.

Inspired by tabletop adventures, For The King II builds on the hugely popular blend of strategy, turn-based combat and roguelite replayability, all of the core elements that made the original game such a fan favorite. In For The King II, these elements combine to create an epic new experience that includes the most requested fan feature by far: four player co-op.

“We are so excited to launch For The King II and couldn’t have done it without the support of our passionate community. FTK II is three times as large as For The King when it released out of Early Access on Steam 5 years ago and we are already working on new content to release after launch”, said Colby Young, Founder and Lead Designer at IronOak Games

Approachable and exciting for new players, For The King II delivers a continuation of the narrative arc for fans of the original. The game offers brand-new combat mechanics and features, a host of new biomes to explore, a beautiful updated art style, new weapons and enemies to conquer and much, much more.

From the vast number of character and item combinations to the procedurally generated maps, quests, loot, and events – the world of Fahrul is ever-changing and will constantly keep players on their toes!

For The King II launches today on Steam at $24.99/£19.99/€24.99. Find the latest assets here and for an in-depth look, please view the For the King II Showcase:

To learn more about the game, visit the official Steam product page here and follow us on Twitter, Reddit and Discord.

Dungeons 4 Dev Diary ‘Evolution Of Dungeons’

Kalypso Media and in-house developer Realmforge Studios, have unveiled the first in a series of Developer Diaries for their upcoming game Dungeons 4. This first Dev Diary focuses on the evolution of the iconic Dungeons series, discussing how the newest game will expand on the gameplay, art, and lore of the series.

The Broadcasting Evil has decided to allow its devilish devotees at Realmforge Studios to profess their love for Dungeons 4 in a special, behind-the-scenes, video. The video, titled “The Evolution of Dungeons,” follows Creative Director Christian Wolfertstetter, Art Director Anika Linke, Level Designer Marcel Hähnlein, Project Manager Maita Sedlaczek, and Lead Programmer Immanuel Scholz, as they discuss their favorite ways in which they have expanded the Dungeons series in Dungeons 4, even dropping some new character information, and gameplay features, exclusive to this video.

Dungeons 4, which was recently the 34th most played demo in the recent Steam Next Fest, will be unleashed upon the world on November 9th with Xbox Game Pass for console and PC and on Xbox Series X|S, Windows PC, and PlayStation 5.