At yesterday’s PlayStation State of Play livestream, Tango Gameworks revealed the thrilling new trailer for Ghostwire: Tokyo, an exciting preview of the mystical action and fascinating world players can look forward to exploring when the game launches on PlayStation®5(PS5™) and PC on March 25, 2022.
Ghostwire: Tokyo is an action-adventure game that challenges players to master the powerful arts of Ethereal Weaving while working to defeat the menacing Hannya and his followers, the Visitors, who have invaded Tokyo. These supernatural entities roam the stunning world of Ghostwire, creating a stunning atmosphere that is a love letter to Tokyo, its curiosities, and secrets.
Players who digitally pre-order the Deluxe Edition of Ghostwire: Tokyo from the PlayStation Store will gain early access to the game on March 22, 2022. They will also receive access to the Streetwear Outfit Pack, Shinobi Outfit, and Kunai Weapon.
Ghostwire: Tokyo will be available worldwide for PS5 and PC on March 25, 2022. For more information and news, stay tuned to our official website and follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Konami Digital Entertainment, Inc. (KONAMI) today announces that Leonardo, Donatello, Raphael, and Michelangelo are back from the sewers with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, thirteen radical games from KONAMI’s entire archive of retro 8-bit, 16-bit, and arcade Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT) titles and their Japanese versions* will be coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC Steam. Physical retail and digital versions will be available in 2022 at SRP $39.99.
This incredible collection of thirteen original classics gives chasing down Shredder, fighting the Foot, and tangling-up with Bebop and Rocksteady a fresh look at why KONAMI’s adaptations of the heroes in a half shell set the standard in beat ‘em up, action games. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection includes:
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Arcade)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles in Time (Arcade)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (NES)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game (NES)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project (NES)
KONAMI partnered with game developer Digital Eclipse to expertly adapt these classics for modern gaming systems with a fantastic set of quality-of-life features including save anytime and rewind, button mapping, and added online play for certain games** with local couch play for all titles where originally intended. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also come with a digital game guide for each title to help players fight and sometimes swim through difficult areas.
“I grew up on these TMNT games and can’t wait to have gamers of all generations relive these legendary classics or try them for the first time,” said Charles Murakami, Senior Producer, Konami Digital Entertainment Inc. “With collaboration from our partners at Nickelodeon and Digital Eclipse, we set out to make a celebration of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ world. As you dig deep into the Turtles’ lair, you’ll discover the comic and cartoon influences on each of the games. With hundreds of never-before-seen source material, this will be a perfect addition to any fan’s collection.”
The games are based on the characters and themes of the 80’s children’s cartoon and comic book series, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles often taking place in a fictionalized New York City, around the sewers, inside futuristic enemy bases and even across time itself! In collaboration with Nickelodeon, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection will also include loads of extras using imagery from the original cartoons, comics and other historic TMNT media content in a compiled Museum connecting the franchise across the various mediums. Additionally, never-before-seen development art, sketches and game design material will also be included.
*11 Japanese regional versions total -No Japanese versions released for TMNT Turtles in Time (Arcade) and TMNT: Tournament Fighters (NES)
**Titles with online functionality –TMNT (Arcade), TMNT: Turtles in Time (Arcade), TMNT: The Hyperstone Heist, TMNT Tournament Fighters (Super Nintendo)
Recently, we got the chance to attend the preview event for Knott’s Berry Farm’s upcoming Boysenberry Festival. Starting March 18th, park guests will be delighted by new food offerings, shows, merchandise, and other various entertainment opportunities throughout the park. As per the usual with the park preview events, a big focus is food and merch. So, we showed up with stomachs full of nothing but hopes and boysenberry dreams, and excitedly awaited the start of the event.
Now, not EVERYTHING is available for tasting at these preview events. Knott’s Berry Farm usually picks a select group of items from the menu for us to sample and this event was no different. Personally, I really wanted to try the boysenberry corndog with boysenberry mustard but, alas, it was not meant to be this evening. Upon walking into the Wilderness Dancehall, I was delighted to see boysenberry colored decorations and lighting setup. This venue is so versatile – from being the location of a Knott’s Scary Farm maze in October to being a fantastic Christmas house during the Merry Farm and, yes, even the epicenter of a boysenberry tasting event.
There was a long table on the elevated platform where Santa usually sits during Knott’s Merry Farm. Of course, there was no Santa here today, unless you think of the park as Santa and the gifts being delicious flavor. The first sample I tried was the mashes potatoes and meatballs with boysenberry barbeque sauce. This floored me – it was such an outstanding treat: Savory, sweet, and salty all in one. After that, we got to try the chicken dumplings with boysenberry wanton and teriyaki sauce on a bed of fried rice. I really liked this dish but my traveling companion did not so much. They said the boysenberry conflicted with the savory nature of the offering. I thought it enhanced it – so is the subjectivity of food reviews!
Then it was time to get to the beverage counter. There were several options, but I was not a big fan of the boysenberry horchata. The flavors just didn’t flow together well for my liking. It was milky but the boysenberry provided the wrong kind of sweetness. I did, however, really enjoy the deconstructed lemonade with blackberries, loganberries, and raspberries. It was just a blast of freshness. Additionally, I give high marks to both the boysenberry hefeweizen beer and seltzer. Either choice is sure to refresh you on your day at the park. As always, enjoy responsibly – they’re so tasty, it might not be that difficult to over-indulge!
Over at the merchandise counter, there were all sorts of items on display. Shirts, boysenberry coffee, coffee cups, jams, jellies, and a whole lot more. I have a feeling that there will be plenty to purchase during your trip to the Boysenberry Festival this year. Personally, I will be bringing home several bags of coffee from the event when we come back for the full Boysenberry Festival experience on March 19th.
During our preview event, we did not get to see any plans for shows or other activities but there are usually several and I’m excited to see what they are. The Knott’s Boysenberry Festival runs from March 18th through April 24th. On a side note, I can’t believe it’s March already! Looking at the Knott’s events calendar, next up on the list after the Boysenberry Festival is Summer Nights from May 20th through September 5th and then… Scary Farm! 2022 has been flying by so far. Be sure to check out our photo gallery from the preview event below!
Leading video game developer BANDAI NAMCO Online and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that GUNDAM EVOLUTION will release in 2022 in North America, Europe and Japan on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One; the title will also simultaneously release on PC by BANDAI NAMCO Online in these same regions as well as across other parts of Asia. The franchise’s first-ever free-to-play hero shooter, GUNDAM EVOLUTION will offer a 6v6 competitive team-play dynamic with playable mobile suits from across the Gundam multiverse.
GUNDAM EVOLUTION is a free-to-play team-based first-person shooter featuring 6v6 PvP combat. The game will offer three objective-based game modes: Point Capture, Domination and Destruction. The title presents a unique set of challenges that will require teams to craft and execute formidable offensive and defensive strategies to emerge victorious.
Each playable unit in GUNDAM EVOLUTION possesses its own unique combination of offensive, defensive and/or supportive skills capable of swinging the tides of battle. The starting roster of playable characters will feature 12 units, including the classic RX-78-2 GUNDAM and the iconic ASW-G-08 GUNDAM BARBATOS. Additional mobile suits and customizable items can be unlocked in two ways: Capital Points (CP), which are accumulated in-game through gameplay, or EVO Coins, which will be available for real-world purchase.
Closed Network Tests for GUNDAM EVOLUTION will take place on the PC platform from April 7-12 and for console platforms in the future to test the game’s online servers. Fans eager to suit up and hit the battlefield can register for the PC Network Test by visiting the GUNDAM EVOLUTION Steam® store page between March 9 – March 28 and clicking on “Request Access” under Playtest to apply.
“Rooted in the values of hope, peace, unity and victory, the essence of the Gundam brand is captured in full by GUNDAM EVOLUTION,” said Kazuya Maruyama, Executive Producer at BANDAI NAMCO Online. “We cannot wait for franchise veterans of all ages–whose Gundam fandom may have sparked at different points in the franchise’s 40-year history–and newcomers alike to unite on the GUNDAM EVOLUTION battlefield and duke it out in their favorite mobile suits from across the Gundam Series and beyond!”
“GUNDAM EVOLUTION strives to balance approachability and mastery, making it the perfect shooter for players of all skill levels to enjoy solo or with a group of friends,” said Ryota Hogaki, Gameplay Director at BANDAI NAMCO Online. “With a variety of powerful mobile suits at their disposal, we hope players around the world will latch onto the thrill of epic mecha combat and fall in love with GUNDAM EVOLUTION!”
Players who purchase season passes unlock more cosmetic accessories as they progress, including mobile suit skins, weapon skins, and weapon charms.
GUNDAM EVOLUTION will be officially launched in North America, Europe, Japan and other regions in Asia on PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in 2022. Specific regional platform availability is as follows:
North America: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam
Europe: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Steam
Japan: PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC
Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games have released a new trailer narrated by Bruce Campbell for the co-op PvP and PvE multiplayer action title Evil Dead: The Game, this time revealing the unique gameplay behind the most horrifying force of evil ever to torment the living: the vile Kandarian Demon.
With terrifying possession powers and an army of darkness at its command, the Kandarian Demon is a powerhouse to be feared as it flies through the woods chasing survivors. Hunt down enemy players yourself or command ravenous Deadites to attack. Take control of your Deadite minions, environmental objects (including those infamous trees!), and even the survivors themselves to frighten and vanquish any mortal who stands in your way. Choose the physical form of the Kandarian Demon that fits your playstyle, each with different enemy types and bosses including Henrietta, Eligos, and Evil Ash.
Inspired by the iconic horror, humor and action of the “Evil Dead” franchise, Evil Dead: The Game brings the series’ biggest characters together in a pulse-pounding battle with the forces of darkness. Work as a team of four survivors, including Ash Williams, Kelly Maxwell, Pablo Simon Bolivar, Scotty, Lord Arthur and more, to kick Deadite butt and banish the vile Kandarian Demon. Or become the Demon yourself, using your powers of possession to stop the good guys dead and swallow their souls! Battle with more than 25 hard-hitting weapons and a variety of skill trees in multiplayer and bonus single-player missions to survive the night.
Evil Dead: The Game is available to pre-order now for release on May 13, 2022, on PC via the Epic Games Store, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, and Xbox One. Pre-ordering any version of the game grants two bonus Ash outfits: the Ash Williams S-Mart Employee Outfit and Ash Williams Gallant Knight Outfit. The game’s Deluxe Edition includes the Season Pass 1, featuring four upcoming DLC packs. Evil Dead: The Game has also been announced for future release on Nintendo Switch.
Evil Dead: The Game is officially licensed by Boss Team Games from Renaissance Pictures, STUDIOCANAL, leading entertainment company Metro Goldwyn Mayer (MGM), and global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) to develop the first multi-platform console and PC game based on “The Evil Dead,” “Evil Dead II: Dead by Dawn,” and “Army of Darkness” films and the STARZ “Ash vs Evil Dead” television series. The game is being developed and published by Saber Interactive and Boss Team Games.
Independent developer Fatshark celebrates the fourth anniversary of their award-winning and multi-million selling Warhammer: Vermintide 2.
Four Years – Twice the Size – A fifth of the Price
Since its release in 2018, the game has been updated frequently and received several free expansions. The popular Chaos Wastes expansion alone features a larger gameplay area than the original game. Its three Drachenfels levels represented a total increase of over 23 percent to the base game, which means that, since its release, Vermintide 2 has more than doubled in size.
There is a lot to explore for anyone who hasn’t played Vermintide 2 in a while, and for new players, there hasn’t been a better time to start playing – especially now that the game is available on Steam with a massive 80% discount for a limited time.
Time Exclusive Level
The annual tradition continues with Fatshark making the popular celebratory level A Quiet Drink available from March 8 – 20. This is a time-limited event not to be missed.
Back in Time – 2018 Release Trailer
“I’m proud of what we’ve been able to add to the industry and to be oard of the Warhammer world. I’m even prouder of the Fatshark staff for their hard work and dedication to create the best possible experience for our players,” says Martin Wahlund, CEO Fatshark. “We’ve got a lot more in store for Vermintide 2, and I’m excited about the new releases during 2022.”
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack – Out Now! Players can now welcome two entirely new dinosaurs, two fascinating variants for existing species, and eight stunning skins, inspired by the popular Universal Pictures, Amblin Entertainment and DreamWorks Animation series Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, to their parks. Alongside the fearsome Scorpios rex and razor-toothed Monolophosaurus, two peaceful herbivore variants, the Ouranosaurus and Kentrosaurus, are sure to draw in the crowds.
In addition to these fascinating new prehistoric species, players can bring Bumpy the Ankylosaurus, Toro the Carnotaurus, Big Eatie the Tyrannosaurus rex, plus Baryonyx trio Grim, Limbo and Chaos, to life with eight new skins. Park guests will also marvel at two mesmerising glow-in-the-dark skins inspired by the Parasaurolophus Lux.
Jurassic World Evolution 2: Camp Cretaceous Dinosaur Pack is out now on PC via Steam, Epic Games Store and GeForce Now, PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One for a suggested retail price of $9.99.
Today, Disney+ released the teaser trailer for “Obi-Wan Kenobi,” giving fans an exciting first look at the highly anticipated limited series, which launches exclusively on the streaming service on May 25.
The story begins 10 years after the dramatic events of “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith” where Obi-Wan Kenobi faced his greatest defeat—the downfall and corruption of his best friend and Jedi apprentice, Anakin Skywalker, who turned to the dark side as evil Sith Lord Darth Vader.
The series stars Ewan McGregor, reprising his role as the iconic Jedi Master, and also marks the return of Hayden Christensen in the role of Darth Vader. Joining the cast are Moses Ingram, Joel Edgerton, Bonnie Piesse, Kumail Nanjiani, Indira Varma, Rupert Friend, O’Shea Jackson Jr., Sung Kang, Simone Kessell and Benny Safdie.
“Obi-Wan Kenobi” is directed by Deborah Chow and executive-produced by Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan, Deborah Chow, Ewan McGregor and Joby Harold.
Patch 1.2 for Dying Light 2 Stay Human drops today, addressing issues reported by players and wielding a number of technical and gameplay improvements, such as beefed up ragdoll mechanics, more immersive details in melee combat, a high-performance preset on PC that allows older computers and laptops to play the game, high intensity for Level 4 chase sequences, and much more.
Patch 1.2 is available now on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) and will come to PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, and Xbox One in a few days.
This patch includes fixes and upgrades for:
Story progression
Co-op
Nightrunner tools
Combat improvements
Ragdoll behaviors
Night gameplay balance
UI/UX
Final boss fight
Outro
Overall gameplay balance
Technical improvements
Melee combat, including many new, immersive details
Some of the most important fixes from Patch 1.2:
All known cases with “deathloops” eliminated.
Fixed blocks in multiple quests – Into The Dark, Assassination, Sophie in The Raid Quest, Hubert in The Only Way Out, Veronika, Nightrunners, The Lost Light, Double Time.
Stability issues fixed: crashes or black screens in certain situations (co-op)
Level 4 of the chase is now more difficult
Howler’s senses range increased
Survivor Sense now works correctly and can be triggered without any cooldowns after getting hit or performing specific parkour actions
Improvements to the Options Menu Information Architecture including a dedicated Accessibility Tab
Fixed an issue where the opponent does not react correctly to other players and does not change behavior that might lead to several glitches during co-op play
Banshees and Chargers are now more easily spotted in the Infected hordes during the night
Introduced high-performance preset that optimizes the displayed graphics which allows you to play Dying Light 2 on older computers and laptops
PC DirectX 12 cache-related improvements. The game now runs more smoothly upon the first launch
AVX technology is no longer used in the game, improving issues related to the game crashing on the launch
Today we’re excited to announce that PC Building Simulator 2, the sequel to the 2018 cult hit build ‘em up, will launch in 2022 exclusively on the Epic Games Store.
Developed by veteran Liverpool, UK development team Spiral House, and published by Epic Games, PC Building Simulator 2 pushes the limits of virtual PC creation to new heights, rendering players’ dream machines in more detail than ever before. Launching with over 1200 officially-licensed parts from industry giants like AMD, Intel, NVIDIA and enthusiast brands like Thermal Grizzly, players will be able to customize and optimize their rigs to a new level. Oh – and there might be some more RGB.
Alongside a challenging new 30+ hour career mode, PC Building Simulator 2 brings improved graphical fidelity, a host of new features to deepen the PC building experience, and steps up the realism of hardware and software simulation.
PC Building Simulator 2 is set for release in 2022 exclusively on the Epic Games Store. Fans can now head over to the official store page to wishlist the game. For more information, check out PCBuildingSim.com.
