Author - Jerry Paxton

Resident Evil 2, 3, and 7 Biohazard Coming to Next Gen Consoles

Experience three acclaimed Resident Evil™ titles like never before when Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 3 and Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard arrive on PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S later this year. Developed using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, all three titles will tout cutting-edge features including ray tracing, high frame rate and 3D audio to enhance the immersion of the award-winning experiences. For PlayStation 5 players, all three titles also feature engaging DualSense™ support for Haptic Feedback and Adaptive Triggers.

Players who previously purchased Resident Evil 2, Resident Evil 3 or Resident Evil 7 biohazard on PlayStation®4 or Xbox One are eligible for an upgrade at no additional cost through the PS4™ to digital PS5™ upgrade option or Xbox Smart Delivery. Fans will be able to re-experience the spine-chilling horrors and incredible visuals of these fan-favorite titles on the latest generation of consoles. An upgrade patch will also be available at no additional cost for PC users.

About Resident Evil 2
Based on the original genre-defining masterpiece, Resident Evil 2 has been completely rebuilt from the ground up for a deeper narrative experience. Using Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, this reimagining of Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-pounding immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game.

About Resident Evil 3
Resident Evil 3 tells the story of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine as she escapes from a crumbling Raccoon City and the relentless Nemesis. Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine combines photorealistic visuals and a modernized control scheme with the series’ intense combat and puzzle solving to deliver the action-packed final chapter of Raccoon City’s collapse.

About Resident Evil 7 biohazard
Resident Evil 7 biohazard set a new course for the Resident Evil series when it released, leveraging its roots while opening the door to a truly terrifying horror experience. A dramatic new shift for the series to first-person view in a photorealistic style powered by Capcom’s proprietary RE Engine, Resident Evil 7 biohazard delivers an unprecedented level of immersion that brings the thrilling horror up close and personal.

WWE 2K22 MyRISE Career Mode Trailer Released

2K today unveiled a thrilling first look at two modes coming in WWE® 2K22 with the inspirational 2K Showcase and MyRISE Trailer, featuring highlight clips from a stunning retelling of WWE 2K22 cover Superstar Rey Mysterio’s 20-year career in WWE, as well as a preview of unique storylines for the men’s and women’s divisions available in MyRISE.

In Rey Mysterio’s 2K Showcase, players take on legendary opponents including Eddie Guerrero, The Undertaker, and Shawn Michaels, as well as current Superstars, including The Miz and Dolph Ziggler. Fast-paced gameplay flawlessly transitions to live-action historical footage, using 2K’s new Slingshot Tech, for a truly immersive experience.

MyRISE gives players the opportunity to experience the journey of a WWE Superstar, from the humble beginnings of a Rookie at the WWE Performance Center to the challenge of becoming a Superstar, to being immortalized as a WWE Legend. With unique men’s and women’s division storylines available, players will encounter an array of WWE Superstars and Legends as they embark on the journey.

WWE 2K22 will be available on March 11, 2022*. For more information on WWE 2K22, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K22 or subscribe on YouTube.

Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

*WWE 2K22 Standard Edition and Cross-Gen Bundle will be available March 11, 2022. WWE 2K22 Deluxe Edition and nWo 4-Life Digital Edition will be available on March 8, 2022.

Powerwash Simulator Gets A New Update

Today, award-winning developer FuturLab released their latest update for Steam Early Access title POWERWASH SIMULATOR. Published by Square Enix Ltd, the 0.8 update features four new career jobs, Vintage Car challenges, and colourful cosmetics!

POWERWASH SIMULATOR lets players wash away their worries with the soothing sounds of high-pressure water. Players can build their very own power washing business and blast away every speck of dirt and grime that they can find. With a unique take on the simulation genre, POWERWASH SIMULATOR focuses on player relaxation and escapism.

In the latest update, wash away decades of dirt and unearth some of the town’s hidden history in the abandoned Subway Platform, our largest level yet! From uncovering the past to discovering your future, clean the Caravan of a travelling Fortune Teller who already knows you’ll do an excellent job.

“We’re really excited to tease a little more of the lore in the latest update.” commented Lead Designer Dan Chequer. “We’ve loved seeing the community’s theories on where the story will go, and we hope this gives them a little more of an insight into what’s to come.”

That’s not all for this update; take a trip to the desert and help Harper reveal the mysteries of an Ancient Statue, then assist a pilot with the eggy engine of their Stunt Plane. On top of all that, test yourself with the Vintage Car Water and Time Challenges, and get fancy with a brand-new washer skin and gloves. For a list of all new features and quality of life changes, check out our Developer Logs here: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1290000/allnews/

POWERWASH SIMULATOR is currently available on Steam Early Access here: http://bit.ly/PWSOutNowSteam

SnowRunner Crocodile Pack DLC Out Now

SnowRunner, the ultimate off-road driving experience from Saber Interactive and Focus Entertainment, continues to expand its roster of tough and powerful vehicles with the new “Crocodile Pack” DLC, available today as standalone DLC on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Nicknamed after the timeless reptile for its signature shape and deep engine bellowing, the brand-new Step 33-64 “Crocodile” truck comes with three uniquely styled add-ons.

The Step 33-64 “Crocodile” is as versatile as it is humble, able to switch between tasks and terrains without a hitch while rumbling through wild, snowy forests. Three visually unique vintage add-ons are featured: rescue vehicles with both maintenance and fuel add-ons while hauling cargo with the side-board.

Today’s update also marks the release of a new set of modding tools, allowing our talented community to create Nintendo Switch mods ahead of their release with the upcoming Season 7: Compete & Conquer. The principle will remain the same as for PlayStation®4 and Xbox One mods: once published or updated, the new Switch-compatible mods will be reviewed and vetted by the development team at Saber Interactive to receive a greenlight. When Season 7 releases, players will be able to subscribe to and download their favorite mods by signing into their mod.io accounts from the in-game menu.

SnowRunner and its Year 2 Pass are out now on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. You can grab the game and all content from the Year 1 Pass with SnowRunner – Premium Edition. For more information, visit our official store page.

Back 4 Blood Tunnels of Terror DLC Announced

Developer Turtle Rock Studios and publisher Warner Bros. Games today announced that over 10 million players have played Back 4 Blood, 2021’s best-selling new IP on consoles*, since its launch last fall. This milestone is met with new details for the game’s first major downloadable content (DLC) expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will be available on April 12 as part of the Back 4 Blood: Ultimate Edition, Back 4 Blood: Deluxe Edition, Back 4 Blood Annual Pass, or via standalone purchase. The expansion will feature the new Ridden Hives PvE cooperative activity, new playable Cleaners and Ridden variants, exclusive character and weapon skins, and more.

“To achieve such a milestone in the short time since the launch of Back 4 Blood is a historic event for our studio and this franchise,” said Turtle Rock Studios President and General Manager, Steve Goldstein. “As we look ahead, we’re excited to keep the momentum going with our upcoming expansion, Tunnels of Terror, which will offer more cooperative content for fans to continue cleansing the world of the Ridden.”

When the Back 4 Blood Tunnels of Terror expansion arrives on April 12, teams of up to four friends can jump into an all-new co-op activity known as Ridden Hives, where they will explore seven different dungeons full of labyrinthine tunnels below the depths of Evansburgh that are infested with a new Ridden type, Warped Ridden. To claim exclusive loot and rewards only offered in Ridden Hives, players must outmaneuver and overcome the daunting new Warped Ridden, including the landmine-setting Urchins, monstrous Shredders, and damage-dealing Rippers. The new Warped Ridden variants are also playable in PvP Swarm mode.

The upcoming expansion introduces two new playable Cleaners – Sharice, an axe wielding firefighter, and Heng, a tough as nails, no-nonsense restaurateur. Also included in Tunnels of Terror are eight exclusive character skins, seven new legendary weapons, 12 new weapon skins, new cards, and more. The expansion will coincide with the release of the No Hope difficulty setting, a free update adding an extra level of challenge for elite players. Please note, all playable content included in the Tunnels of Terror expansion will be accessible by all players in a party as long as one player in that party has purchased the expansion.

Additionally, there will be no microtransactions of any kind, cosmetic or otherwise, added to the game as part of this expansion or any future content update.

Back 4 Blood is a first-person co-op zombie shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise and is available now for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One consoles, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4 (PS4™), and PC. For more information about Back 4 Blood, and to begin playing right now, please visit: www.Back4Blood.com.

Disney+ Getting Marvel TV Shows from Previous Networks in March

On March 16, Disney+ will add more Marvel live-action series titles to its expansive content offering in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Ireland, Australia, and New Zealand with the addition of “Daredevil,” “Jessica Jones,” “Luke Cage,” “Iron Fist,” “The Defenders,” and “The Punisher,” plus “Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.” in the U.S., giving fans access to more from the Marvel collection, all in one place. With the addition of these titles, Disney+ will concurrently release an update to its Parental Controls in the U.S. that will prompt all subscribers to update their settings.

“Disney+ has served as the home for some of the most beloved brands in the industry, and the addition of these live-action shows brings more from the Marvel brand together, all in one place,” said Michael Paull, President of Disney Streaming. “We have experienced great success with an expanded content offering on Disney+ across our global markets and are excited to continue that here in the U.S. as well by offering our consumers not only great content with the new Marvel additions, but also a set of features that help ensure a viewing experience most suitable for them and their family.”

These Marvel series will also be available across all other Disney+ markets later this year.

Marvel on Disney+

The dedicated Marvel brand page on Disney+ already serves as home to the largest Marvel collection with hundreds of hours of movies and shows. This includes the Marvel Studios movies from the Marvel Cinematic Universe such as “Avengers: Endgame” and “Black Panther” as well as other Marvel movie franchises like “X-Men”; Disney+ Original series like “WandaVision,” “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” “Loki,” and “Hawkeye”; animated series, including the Disney+ Original series from Marvel Studios, “What If…?”; specials and shorts, and documentaries that go behind the scenes like “Marvel Studios Assembled.”

Updates to Parental Controls in the U.S.

When opening Disney+ for the first time on or after March 16, all subscribers in the U.S. will be prompted to update their Parental Controls. This includes the option to select content ratings restrictions for each profile as well as to add a PIN to lock profiles. Those that choose to keep their settings the same will continue to enjoy Disney+ as they always have within a TV-14 content rating environment, with the option to make changes at any time under Profile settings.

FAR: Changing Tides Launch Trailer

Frontier Foundry, the games label of Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today celebrates the release of FAR: Changing Tides, the next instalment in the FAR universe from developers, Okomotive. The game is available on Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, Steam and Epic Store, now.

Okomotive’s FAR universe expands today as players traverse a flooded landscape on a meditative journey with FAR: Changing Tides, the latest release from Frontier Foundry. With a dynamic soundtrack, painterly art style and added verticality with the dive feature, this post-apocalyptic adventure aims to deliver a memorable experience for players both new to and familiar with the critically acclaimed companion title, FAR: Lone Sails.

Crossing a drowned world in a ramshackle vessel, players will control Toe, a lone boy captaining a ship above and below the waves, through puzzles, flooded civilizations and unforgiving natural elements.

Okomotive Lead Designer and Co-Founder, Don Schmocker, said, “What started as a university project with FAR: Lone Sails has grown into a studio of 10 people, two games and over six years of wonderful memories made at Okomotive. Our development journey for FAR: Changing Tides has ended but we can’t wait to see how our players experience their journey in this wonderful world.”

Throughout the campaign, a number of activities and partnerships have been revealed along the way to celebrate this unique and beautiful game. Highlights include an Awesome Games Done Quick charity stream with the San Francisco Monterey Bay Aquarium here, an ArtStation narrated art tutorial here and the Soundwaves lo-fi soundtrack here.

Senior Director of Publishing and Commercial, Chad Young, said “Okomotive’s passion for their craft and the incredible experience they have delivered is a perfect example of Foundry’s aim – to help teams make the games we want to see. We gave the studio our support and their vision has resulted in a game that is both beautiful and emotional, and we couldn’t be more proud of them.”

The launch trailer is available here https://youtu.be/tcMhfPosuoU. The game is available on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Switch, Steam and Epic Store, now.

For more news and information about FAR: Changing Tides:
Website: https://www.farchangingtides.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FARtheGame/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/FARtheGame
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farthegame/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/FrontierDevelopments/
Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/frontierdevelopments

ELEX II Launch Trailer and Store Links

Get ready! Starting today, players around the globe can become the hero of Magalan. Science-Fantasy-RPG ELEX II is launching today for PC and consoles, offering a vibrant open world to explore including five major factions each with their own story arc for the players to join and experience. Magalan is full of fantastic creatures, hidden secrets, and fascinating vista – there are no limits for explorers, you can go and visit every place you see in-game. And thanks to Jax’s improved jetpack, exploration just got a lot more interesting. Traveling by jetpack allows you to fly up that old skyscraper or float down like a feather into a deep underground cave without breaking Jax’s legs.

Play ELEX II today and gear up for an epic adventure!

ELEX II is available today March 1st, 2022 for PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One™, and the Xbox Series S/X™, the SRP is $ 49.99 | € 49.99 | £ 38.99 on PC and $59.99 | € 59.99 | £ 48.99 on consoles.

Launch times
ELEX II will launch on Xbox and PlayStation at 15:00 CET (Check your local time here: https://bit.ly/35xAkpW)
On Steam, the game will be available at 19:00 CET (Check your local time here: https://bit.ly/3sop1JI)

PlayStation
https://thqn.net/elex2-ps

Xbox
https://thqn.net/elex2-xbox

PC
ELEX II on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/900040
ELEX II on GOG.com: https://www.gog.com/game/elex_ii
ELEX II on the Epic Games Store: https://www.epicgames.com/store/p/elex-ii

Wargaming Donates $1M to Ukrainian Red Cross

Wargaming has issued the following statement regarding Kyiv based studio and assistance to those impacted by the conflict in Ukraine:

Dear industry colleagues,

We’ve been receiving many requests from our players and partners regarding our Persha Studio / Wargaming Kyiv employees.

Here is the update:

“At Wargaming, the safety and security of our employees is the top priority. Currently, all available company resources are helping and supporting our 550+ colleagues: providing them with alternate housing, early salary payments, additional funds to aid travel and relocation.

We are helping our employees’ families to travel neighboring countries and organizing accommodation for them.

And lastly, today Wargaming Kyiv are donating $1m to the Ukrainian Red Cross. These funds will be used to support Ukrainian hospitals and doctors, those citizens who have been displaced and other vital activities of the humanitarian organization as is needed.

We will be able to proceed with further humanitarian help if situation requires.”

Dying Light Gets PC Crossplay and Epic Games Store Release

The original Dying Light is now available on the Epic Games Store with a launch discount, and with this new addition, all PC players of Dying Light can unite and survive the streets of Harran.

Techland brings all Dying Light players together with Epic Online Services solution, which means that all PC players using Steam, Epic, and the GoG platform, as well as all Windows, Mac OS, and Linux users, can now play together in co-op.

Today’s premiere of Dying Light on the Epic Games Store brings a launch discount for Dying Light Enhanced Edition (-60%) and Dying Light Platinum Edition (-70%). This sale will be active until March 7 at 7 am PT / 4 pm CET. Dying Light on the Epic Games Store is available here.

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