Black Salt Games and Team17 Digital have today released a new, free update to the critically-acclaimed sinister fishing adventure DREDGE, which introduces additional deep-sea aberrations, wildlife events, a new monster to inflict trepidation into any fisherperson, and two new modes to the game: Passive Mode and Photo Mode.
Keep calm and take some snaps with a brand-new trailer below:
The addition of a photo mode has been a regularly requested feature since DREDGE launched on 30th March, but like the game, all isn’t as it seems. Before players can spot nautical life through a lens and visually document their findings on the open sea – the Eldritch horrors that surround the area, or wildlife events like schools of dolphins off the port bow – they’ll first have to fish for a piece of equipment and exchange it with a new islander, a photographer, for the new device.
Meanwhile, the game’s new ‘Passive’ mode is perfect for those cosy gamers who want to avoid the biggest nasties in DREDGE and lean into the game’s laid back fishing gameplay while avoiding the more sinister side of the adventure. The new update also introduces a further 10 aberrations ready to be caught, together with their less frightful fishy counterparts, as well as new wildlife events to observe, including a graceful whale shark – the largest living nonmammalian vertebrate – and pods of orca whales. Finally, a new monster from the deep has also been added, sure to ‘terror-ray-se’ even the hardiest of fishing vessels.
Continuing Arc System Works’ 35th Anniversary celebration, Arc System Works America, Inc. has announced that classic 2D action game River City: Rival Showdown will be digitally release in North America this October 12, 2023, for Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation 4® and PC via Steam. Steam pre-orders are available now!
The original 3DS version of River City: Rival Showdown was released in 2016 to wide acclaim. Arc System Works is not only reviving the fan-favorite game for current consoles, but also giving it a full power-up of modernization to bring players the ultimate 2D action game experience. The updated 2023 edition includes all of the updates found on the 3DS version: the main game loaded with a much larger volume of settings and storylines, improved graphics and operability, and a brand-new prequel story mode to play through after you solve the main story’s mystery!
River City: Rival Showdown’s key features and new additions include:
Action-Packed Story of Conspiracy and Mystery – “Hot Blooded Story” – Following a mysterious evening attack on Kunio, he learns that Mami (girlfriend of his rival, Riki) has also been kidnapped. Following the timeline from three days before Mami’s kidnapping, Kunio and Riki band together alongside Kunio’s friends from Nekketsu High School, to solve the mystery and find Mami. Their search brings them to the source of the evil, Reiho Academy led by “Yamada”, where a heated battle begins…
Free Scenario System with Multiple Endings – Players must search and battle through different events to unravel the “Yamada” conspiracy and get to the truth. However, this story does not follow one set scenario, but is experienced non-linearly through a concept of time passing over a four-day period. This includes events scattered throughout the map, where events played during the first three in-game days will dictate events on the final fourth day and change game endings.
Item Collection & Special Abilities – While unraveling the story, visit the game’s “convenience stores” where recovery items can be purchased, “public baths” where HP (stamina) and SP (willpower) can be recovered, and “thrift stores” to buy equipment with special abilities. In addition, Special Moves have evolved to be more spectacular, while experience gained in battle can be used to enhance your status!
New Prequel Story Mode – “Cold-Blooded Hardcore Yamada-kun” – Enjoy an additional mode that can be played after clearing the main story mode (“Hot Blooded Story”). Take control of evil big boss “Yamada” and play the prequel to the incident. How did “Yamada” expand his ambitions? And what is his purpose? Experience the dark machinations behind the incident.
As a special add-on for fighting game fans, 2D action game Double Dragon Duel will also be included as an extra game mode! This mode allows players to enjoy fighting game-like action using a large number of characters, including hidden characters when certain conditions are met. Network play is also supported, so you can play with friends far away.
Welcome to Africa! With a diverse range of biomes, Tikamoon Plains offers lush grasslands, vast savannas, deadly deserts, and windy mountains for you to explore. Life flourishes throughout Tikamoon Plains with Black and Blue wildebeests roaming their respective habitats, Common Warthogs crossing paths with Egyptian Geese at waterholes, and Greater Kudus and Gemsboks thriving in harsh environments.
Experience a new approach to hunting with bows coming to Way of the Hunter – but be cautious, among Spotted Hyenas and lions, you are not the only predator stalking these plains! The Tikamoon Plains DLC for Way of the Hunter is coming soon.
Way of the Hunter – Tikamoon Plains will be available for PC, PlayStation®5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99. The base game Way of the Hunter is required to play. Way of the Hunter is available for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S at an SRP of $ 39.99 / € 39.99 / £ 34.99 – but please check the info about the Steam Summer Sale below!
Maybe it’s a good time to check out the Way of the Hunter Season Pass. It includes the upcoming Tikamoon Plains DLC as well as the already released Aurora Shores DLC, each offering a new, vast region and coming with new animals and weapons. Also, the Way of the Hunter Hunter’s Pack is included in the Season Pass. It’s available at an SRP of $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 15.99 – but please check the info about the Steam Summer Sale below!
STEAM SUMMER SALE
Way of the Hunter is currently 50% off on Steam’s ongoing Summer Sale until Thursday, July 13th. The base game is available for $ 19.99 / € 19.99 / £ 17.49 – the Season Pass for $ 9.99 / € 9.99 / £ 7.99.
The Devourer approaches… Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt, the single player stealth survival horror game from Villainous Games Studio, launches into Steam Early Access on July 26th. Rise as Luna Nova’s Warden and confront the shadows looming over the cursed village. Will you become the savior of the community, or fall victim to the endless hunt?
Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt takes horror in a new direction by blending the replayability of roguelites with the tension found across the genre. Step into the role of an appointed Warden tasked with gathering precious ambrosia throughout a sinister, nonlinear environment in order to seek salvation. Wardens are not alone in their search, as the Devourer lurks throughout the fields preying for its next victim. Wardens must take a deep breath and steady their heart rates if they hope to see dawn.
The hunt is ever-changing, so strategic decision-making and adaptability are vital when facing the Devourer. Before each night of the harvest, Wardens must decide how much health they are willing to sacrifice in order to gain advantageous tools found across the Farmlands of Luna Nova. Cards are drawn to determine the fate of the Wardens ahead of each night. Cards may bring peculiar abilities, a bit of welcomed luck, and modifiers that affect both the environment and the Devourer alike.
From the unnerving soundscapes to the grim surroundings, Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt features a macabre atmosphere for Wardens to embrace. Delve into the horrors of the dense, hand-drawn environments backed by a chilling score from composer Jeff Broadbent (Resident Evil, Assassin’s Creed). Become lost in the darkness, unaware of what lies in the shadows, ready to strike.
Seek salvation when Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt launches into Steam Early Access on July 26th. Throughout the Early Access period, Villainous Games Studio aims to engage with players in a collaborative development process and build a warm, enthusiastic community who all share a love for horror. Wishlist Horror Stories: Harvest Hunt on Steam today, and prepare for what lurks in the shadows.
Boomshakalaka! The 30th anniversary of the iconic NBA Jam™ is upon us and, to celebrate, Arcade1Up has announced two new home arcade experiences. Developed in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA), the new NBA Jam™ 30th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine lets fans play with or against the game’s greatest players including Shaquille O’Neal, Hakeem Olajuwon, Isaiah Thomas, Karl Malone, John Stockton, and David Robinson – in the company’s newest format. The NBA Jam™ Partycade offers a fun, portable experience fans can take anywhere they go. Both machines will make their debut today at NBA Con, a first-of-its-kind fan experience to celebrate hoops and culture, and will be available this fall – right in time for the start of the NBA season. The NBA Jam 30th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine is available for pre-order beginning today for $699.99.
Featuring the iconic NBA Jam™ gameplay that has captured the hearts of basketball fans for decades, this 30th anniversary machine combines classic gaming with modern features. Jam-packed with three fan-favorite games – NBA Jam™, NBA Jam™ Tournament Edition, and NBA Jam™ Hang Time – and with built-in Wi-Fi, fans can compete against up to four players online and show off their skills via global leaderboards.
“We are thrilled to be able to announce the return of this iconic game at the first NBA Con,” said Scott Bachrach, CEO of Arcade1Up. “Arcade1Up was the first to deliver an at-home NBA Jam™ arcade experience more than three years ago – and it was our first-ever machine to include Wi-Fi. We’ve come a long way since that original release and are excited to celebrate the 30th anniversary of a true classic.”
The NBA Jam™ 30th Anniversary Deluxe arcade machine is a sleek, 5-foot-tall stand-up cabinet with a crisp 17-inch color screen, dual speakers for dynamic sound, and a four-player control panel. Authentic design features include a light-up marquee and 3D molded coin doors, along with upgraded joysticks and eye-catching light-up buttons that make every basket even more electrifying.
The NBA Jam™ Partycade,available at select Costco stores this fall, comes fully assembled out of the box, and can be hung on a door, mounted on a wall, or played on a tabletop with the included leg attachments. Featuring the same size color LCD displays and controls as full size Arcade1Up arcade machines, Partycades are designed to be easily installed (and moved!) in any home, apartment, dorm, and more. Fans can sign up to receive notifications beginning today.
Today’s Panel From Hell: Release Showcase marks the final chaotic live update show from Larian Studios before the launch of Baldur’s Gate 3 on August 3. Streamed live from a medieval abbey with all the camp of a community theater production, the final Panel From Hell dives deep into everything from a customizable serial killer protagonist, to the importance of character identity, to the ability to wildshape into a dinosaur.
The Dark Urge
Over the past three weeks, Larian has left a breadcrumb trail of clues leading to the reveal of their final playable Origin character in the community-driven murder mystery Blood in Baldur’s Gate. While the community was ultimately murdered themselves, their last waking moments revealed their brutal killer and his mysterious companion: their murderer is the final playable Origin hero Dark Urge, by default an imposing dragonborn with alabaster skin and eyes that glare with the piercing gaze of a predator.
Unlike Baldur’s Gate 3’s other playable protagonists (Origins), the Dark Urge is a fully customizable character. Their class, appearance, species and gender are completely up to you – after all, evil can reside within anyone, irrespective of how they appear.
Stepping into the role of the Dark Urge, you’ll begin Baldur’s Gate 3 with your memory lost after an unfortunate encounter between a parasitic tadpole and your brain. Now all that’s left is an insatiable urge – an urge that makes itself known in your subconscious, through your deepest thoughts and in your dialogue options.
Followers of Blood in Baldur’s Gate will already be familiar with the Dark Urge’s simple but effective modus operandi: to murder brutally and indiscriminately. Driven to commit some of the most lurid acts of violence that you’ll encounter in the game, to play as the Dark Urge means to either indulge your most depraved impulses or attempt to resist them.
The Dark Urge is guided by Sceleritas Fel, voiced by Brian Bowles (narrator in Divinity: Original Sin 2). Fel is a vile and loyal servant who lives only to see the Dark Urge return to its rightful, bloodstained path. His words of encouragement are like a poison in your mind, fueling your impulses – but it’s a poison that tastes like honey, if you’re so inclined.
Despite your impulses as the Dark Urge, you are still a member of an adventuring party facing an arduous journey to Baldur’s Gate. Your party, in spite of your urges, will do its best to be there for you. For those party members you grow closest to, you can still form relationships and romances – but how they manifest compared to the others, however, is a tale only you can tell.
Orin the Red
Following earlier reveals of Lord Enver Gortash (Jason Isaacs) and General Ketheric Thorm (J.K. Simmons) as two of Baldur’s Gate 3’s central antagonists, today’s stream sees the reveal of the third and final antagonist: Orin the Red (Maggie Robertson), a shapeshifting murderess with the goal of painting the city of Baldur’s Gate in blood.
You’ll meet Orin soon enough, but how and when will be up to her.
Character Creation
Character identity is at the center of Baldur’s Gate 3, and its character creator allows customization of everything from your protagonist’s appearance to their stats and background – whether your protagonist be hero, villain, or Ed Sharran, a simple bard traveling the roads of Faerûn with his trusty lute and a barely-concealed inner darkness that gnaws and festers, demanding release – the character creator provides a lot of room for expression.
At launch, players will get to experiment with even more ways to create diverse, personalized characters:
New skin options like freckles, vitiligo, scars
New tattoo designs
Heterochromia
Lip makeup customization
Accessories like earrings and piercings
Horn color customization for Tieflings
Adventurers need not be slim or youthful – the addition of an age slider will allow you to create an older protagonist, and strong body types allow for larger body sizes across all genders.
Romance
“Have you ever considered the joys and pleasures of sexual congress with a wildshaped Druid?” asked Adam Smith, lead writer. “Because at Larian, we have, and ultimately landed on the side of giving the people what they want: tender, consensual romance with a man temporarily transformed into a grizzly bear.”
Baldur’s Gate 3 offers ample opportunities for romance with the characters you’ll grow closest with, and no two relationships follow the same formula. Emotional intimacy with one party member may slowly bud into mutual physical desire with one party member, while a relationship that begins with a night of post-Goblin-slaughtering passion could also blossom into something vulnerable and sweet, given proper care.
Today’s Panel From Hell introduces players to a few romantic potentialities, but there’s no shortage of relationships to explore and allies to smooch when Baldur’s Gate 3 releases August 3 on PC and September 6 on PlayStation 5.
Romance Trailer:
Catch the Show
Through doomed LARPs, exploding bards and an incinerated Geoff Keighley, telling the world about Baldur’s Gate 3 via the medium of the Panel From Hell has been quite a ride. For all we’ve covered here and much more, don’t miss the final Panel From Hell: Release Showcase – catch the VOD on Larian’s YouTube channel.
More information on Baldur’s Gate 3 is available on the official website. You can stay up to date with the latest Larian Studios news via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok or the official Discord server.
Today, 2K unveiled that 18-time All-Star, five-time NBA Champion, two-time Finals MVP, two-time Olympic Gold Medalist, all-time leading scorer for the Los Angeles Lakers and Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Famer, Kobe Bryant will be featured as the NBA® 2K24 Kobe Bryant Edition and Black Mamba Edition cover athlete. NBA 2K24 will release worldwide on September 8 on all platforms and feature crossplay compatibility for PlayStation® 5 (PS5®) and Xbox Series X|S.
“As we celebrate 25 years of NBA 2K with Kobe Bryant, we commemorate his legacy and the generational impact he has had on the game of basketball,” said Greg Thomas, President at Visual Concepts. “While we mark the history of the franchise, NBA 2K24 also looks ahead to the future to bring an innovative leap in technology and the introduction of community-requested features like crossplay.”
To celebrate the return of Kobe on the NBA 2K cover, players will be able to channel their inner-Mamba mentality in the brand-new Mamba Moments mode. Recreate some of Kobe’s most captivating performances and progress through his transcendent journey from a young phenom to one of the greatest players of all time. In addition, NBA 2K24 will introduce ProPLAY – a groundbreaking new technology that directly translates NBA footage into NBA 2K24 gameplay. ProPLAY delivers animations and movements via on-court NBA action for a generational leap in authenticity on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. More details on Mamba Moments and ProPLAY will be released later this summer.
NBA 2K24 will offer three editions of the game in various digital and physical formats: a Kobe Bryant Edition, a legendary Black Mamba Edition, and an all new, exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition, which includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass**. All editions of NBA 2K24 are available for pre-order*** now:
The brand new, limited availability 25th Anniversary Edition will be available through September 10, 2023 for $149.99*** on PS5, PlayStation® 4 (PS4®), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC. The exclusive 25th Anniversary Edition includes a 12-month subscription to NBA League Pass** courtesy of Take Two; a Summer League Pre-Order Bonus (available from July 7 – July 17, 2023)*****; 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content******, including 50K MyTEAM Points; a Ruby Cover Star Kobe Bryant “Rookie Card”; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 15x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 15x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves a new Black Mamba MyPLAYER Capsule featuring a Black Arm Sleeve, Purple Oversized T-Shirt, a Yellow T-shirt and a Kobe Player Panel.
The Black Mamba Edition will be available for $99.99**** on PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC; along with 100K Virtual Currency and MyTEAM content*****, including 15K MyTEAM Points; an all-new 2K24 Option Pack Box; One 10-pack Box MyTEAM Promo Packs; a Kobe Bryant Cover Star Sapphire Card (24 era); 1 Diamond Shoe; 1 Ruby Coach; and a new 2-hour Double XP Coin; as well as MyCAREER content, including 10x 6 types of MyCAREER Skill Boosts; 10x 3 types of Gatorade Boosts; a 2-hour Double XP Coin; 4x MyCAREER T-Shirts; Backpack; Electric Skateboard; and Arm Sleeves;
The Kobe Bryant Edition will be available for $59.99**** on PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC and $69.99**** on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Dual-gen access is included for the Black Mamba Edition and 25th Anniversary Edition for the PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One platforms and provides a version of the game on each console generation within the same console family.
Players in the U.S. and Canada can also purchase a limited version of the WNBA Edition as a GameStop exclusive, featuring WNBA All-Star, NCAA all-time triple-doubles leader and New York Liberty guard, Sabrina Ionescu, as this year’s cover star.
Visit the NBA 2K24 official website for a full breakdown of the SKU details and more information. Stay tuned for additional announcements about the latest on NBA 2K24.
Developed by Visual Concepts, NBA 2K24 is rated E for Everyone from the ESRB. For more information on NBA 2K24, please visit https://nba.2k.com/2k24/.
Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, in partnership with KRAFTON, Inc.,a collective of independent game development studios and the publisher of popular PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, announced a highly anticipated collection of PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS-themed gaming gear.
“Razer is thrilled to partner with KRAFTON on this exciting collection,” said Addie Tan, Associate Director of Business Development at Razer. “When you combine our expertise in gaming peripherals with their innovative approach to immersive gaming, you get a cool new collection that resonates with gamers worldwide and captivates gamers and enthusiasts alike.”
Designed to elevate the PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS gaming experience, each meticulously crafted piece of gear in this collaboration showcases the fusion of KRAFTON’s creativity and Razer’s unparalleled quality. The new collection is packed with Razer’s fan favorites and will include the Razer Viper V2 Pro wireless esports mouse, the Razer Huntsman V2 optical gaming keyboard and the Razer Barracuda X multi-platform wireless headset. Each Razer peripheral has been given a unique PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS makeover, decked out in the game’s signature colors and iconic elements. The collection includes:
Razer Viper V2 Pro – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition: Rise to the top of the food chain with the fearsome speed and precision of the Razer Viper V2 Pro that will ensure they see you for who you truly are – a top predator of human prey. The mouse comes with an exclusive in-game Razer Hat that will turn heads on the battlegrounds.
Razer Huntsman V2 – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition:Armed with Razer™ Optical Switches for lightning-fast actuation, the Razer Huntsman V2 will turn the tide in any fight. The keyboard includes an exclusive in-game Razer Jacket that gets players outfitted with striking style as they steal the scene in acid green.
Razer Barracuda X – PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS Edition: Surviving the Blue Zone has never been easier with a versatile, lightweight wireless Razer Barracuda X headset that keeps you ahead of the game. The headset includes the exclusive in-game Razer Pants and Shoes that ensure players step up their game and stand out on the battleground.
As a bonus, every product in the collection comes bundled with exclusive in-game content tailored for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS enthusiasts. Through a redemption code available in the box, gamers can redeem exclusive in-game items for PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS. These in-game items will allow gamers to deck out in a full Razer-themed wardrobe that includes a hat, jacket, pants, and shoes.
The PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS-themed peripherals collection represents both brand’s commitment to provide gamers with high-quality and visually captivating products that enhance gameplay and bring a touch of adventure to their set-ups.
Heavy Duty Challenge®, the open-world, off-road truck simulator from the AAA sim vets at Aerosoft and developer Nano Games, hauls toward a Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023 launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. Drivers eager to get behind the wheel can participate in an open playtest on Steam July 8-10, with exciting prize packages for participants.
Step into the driver’s seat of an immersive off-road trucking simulation with formidable trial competitions and cross-country driving. Journey through the relaxing open world in licensed vehicles or climb online leaderboards in showdowns full of obstacles to overcome and precarious paths to traverse.
Heavy Duty Challenge® blends state-of-the-art visuals and pitch-perfect physics to create an engaging experience for both simulation enthusiasts and trial-oriented racers. Swap between camera perspectives to experience life behind the wheel in richly detailed cabins or get an optimal view of the ground below the vehicle to ensure each axle stays grounded while climbing steep cliffs. Each of the 12 drivable vehicles is fully upgradable, with new parts to acquire and reinforce, as well as accurate damage and repair systems in place to manage and maintain.
From 10 AM CEST on Saturday, July 8, to 10 AM CEST on Monday, July 10, 2023, truck drivers can put their skills to the test in an open playtest available on Steam. Compete in trials during the playtest to win grand prizes – including a Logitech G920 steering wheel – or join creative competitions conducted via Discord. A Q&A on r/trucksim’s Discord will also kick off on July 9, allowing community members to learn more about Heavy Duty Challenge® ahead of its Sept. 14, 2023, launch on PC and consoles.
“We’re thrilled to partner with the talented developers at Nano Games to bring Heavy Duty Challenge® to PC and consoles,” said Maarten Janello, Product Manager at Aerosoft. “Its blend of open-world exploration, trial-oriented challenges, and state-of-the-art physics make it the perfect experience for simulation fans. Try it yourself during the open playtest this weekend!”
Heavy Duty Challenge® will come to PC via Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S on Thursday, September 14, 2023. It features English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Chinese (Traditional and Simplified), Czech, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish, Ukrainian and Hungarian language support.
For more information, wishlist the game on Steam and join the Discord community.
You better not run out of battery in your flashlight, darkness approaches… GYLT, the delicate horror game by Tequila Works, is finally out on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam and GOG on digital release.
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With bullying as a common thread, the game presents Sally, an 11 year old girl whose little cousin, Emily, has gone missing. While everyone else has stopped looking for her, she’s decided to find her. The mission will take her to a weird and dangerous version of her own city. But what can a small girl do against the night’s horrors? Well, more than you may think.
