Surprise! In the Awesome Indies segment of IGN’s Gamescom showcase, it was revealed that Townscaper, the town-building toy from Oskar Stålberg and Raw Fury, is now officially available on Nintendo Switch and PC via Steam, GOG.com and the Epic Games Store for $5.99 (USD)/£4.79/€4.99/¥26. Previously available only in PC early access, now everyone can enjoy this mesmerizing and intuitive town-builder at home or on the go! Townscaper will also be available on mobile devices later this year.
The appeal of Townscaper is as simple as the game itself – just build something beautiful! There’s no story, nothing to unlock, no levels to chase – just the soothing sound of plopping down colorful building blocks and the satisfaction of watching them effortlessly link together to create an ocean-side town. It’s this tranquil straightforwardness that has captured the attention of tons of gamers looking to unwind, as well as those brimming with creativity that simply want a sandbox to play in.
Townscaper is the brainchild of Oskar Stålberg, coming off the success of his earlier work on the Viking-inspired RTS Bad North. Originally released on PC in early access, Oskar has teamed up yet again with publisher Raw Fury to fully launch Townscaper on even more platforms.
The availability of Townscaper on Switch is especially exciting, since the game is perfectly suited to touch-screen capabilities. Whether inspired by your surroundings or the recreation of worldwide cities, Townscaper is designed to feel much more like a toy than a game.
Core Features:
Pure building without the grind or failure!
Pick your colors and create charming island towns with a calming art style
Satisfying sound design
Intuitive tools available from the start
Clever algorithm ensures every block snaps together in a cohesive way
Price: $5.99 (USD)/£4.79/€4.99/¥26
Available: August 26, 2021
Platforms: PC (Steam, GOG.com, Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch, mobile devices (later this year)
Website: Townscapergame.com
Developer: Oskar Stålberg
Publisher: Raw Fury
Grab your fire ax and turnout pants and get ready for action, as Ziggurat Interactive, a publisher of multiplatform retro and modern games, will be releasing Real Heroes: Firefighter HD on Xbox One this fall. Now with up to 4K resolution for the first time, the game challenges players to face explosive backdrafts, extinguish towering infernos, and save civilians as a rookie firefighter in the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Real Heroes: Firefighter HD is a first-person firefighting and rescue action game where players take on the heroic role of a real firefighter. As a newly graduated cadet starting out at a fire station in Los Angeles, the game’s hero must learn the tools of the trade, battle massive fires, and rescue citizens from deadly infernos. It’s time to put on a fresh pair of turnout pants, grab a Halligan, and take to the streets to battle man’s deadliest foe — fire!
Features of Real Heroes: Firefighter HD include:
Realistic fire technology creates an incredible adversary that feels “alive” and dangerous
Up to 4K resolution — a first for the game!
A career mode featuring more than nine levels and locations
Real-life firefighting tools, including hoses, axes, hydraulic rescue tools, Halligans, and more
An all-star Hollywood voice cast including James Marsters (Buffy: The Vampire Slayer), Jack McGee (Rescue Me), Michael Jace (The Shield), Jamie Kennedy (Ghost Whisperer), and Jenette Goldstein (Aliens)
Techland, via gamescom Studio in partnership with IGN, streamed a special third episode of Dying 2 Know (D2K) – gamescom Edition, part of an original web series that dives deep into the world of Dying Light 2 Stay Human. Hosted by Lead Game Designer Tymon Smektała, this episode revealed a variety of details about parkour and combat and showcased a gameplay trailer. The episode can be viewed in its entirety here.
The third episode shed light on traversing the city, which, thanks to the complex parkour mechanics and realistic motion capture animations, is satisfying and gives a great feeling of dynamism. Combat is also an essential part of Dying Light 2 Stay Human, and players were provided insight into weapons and their inspirations, as well as the creative combat system which allows players to integrate parkour moves with the fighting, making it more fun, complex, and immersive.
Moreover, Techland presented the grand jury that will be choosing the best cosplays of Dying Light 2 characters in the UGC competition: Irina Meier, Lightning Cosplay, Narga & Aoki and Enji Night. Contest details, including conditions and other categories, can be found here.
Pre-orders for Dying Light 2 Stay Human are currently available, with two retail editions— Standard and Deluxe—alongside three digital editions: Standard, Deluxe, and Ultimate. Included in all pre-orders is an exclusive digital Reload Pack, featuring a unique outfit, weapon, and paraglider skin, so pre-order your preferred edition today! Further details on all available editions can be found here.
Techland also revealed a new platform release for Dying Light Platinum Edition, which is coming to Nintendo Switch as the most content-packed and ultimate edition of the original game. Further details on the release date will be announced in the future.
Techland revealed that the physical release of the Platinum Edition on Nintendo Switch will contain:
Switch game card with Dying Light
Survival guide – containing the most important tips & tricks
Two-sided map
Unique stickers
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Because the heart of gaming needs more farming: With Farming Simulator 22 represented at Gamescom 2021, GIANTS Software brings relaxing agriculture to the world’s largest event for computer and video games. To unveil new features and details, the publisher and developer will host a stream for the next installment of the popular game series on Friday, August 27 at 9pm CEST / 12:00pm PT on the official GIANTS Software Twitch channel.
First gameplay trailer reveals European map
Farming Simulator 22 invites farmers to a new Mediterranean environment in Europe. Ideally suited for the new crops; grapes, olives, and sorghum, the French map Haut-Beyleron is perfect for creating an idyllic vineyard landscape. GIANTS Software reveals the last of three maps, included in the game at launch, by showing it off in the brand-new trailer at Gamescom. After the previous cinematic trailer, this also marks the first trailer consisting of actual gameplay footage, revealing many new vehicles and tools.
Growing further: Season Pass announced
First season pass announced: While Farming Simulator 22 offers more content than ever before, including over 400 machines and vehicles, three maps, and brand-new gameplay features like seasonal cycles and production chains, the game will extend even more over time: GIANTS Software starts the evolution of Farming Simulator 22 with the Year 1 Season Pass – including three packs and one larger expansion to be released as DLC within twelve months after release. On top of that, the game will also receive free content updates.
Stream to reveal more on Friday
“We won’t miss the chance to attend Gamescom with Farming Simulator 22”, comments GIANTS Software CEO Christian Ammann. “As the game is in its final stages of development, we’re proud to present more details at the world’s biggest gaming fair and show our fans and gamers the very first gameplay trailer.”
The Gamescom stream starts on Friday, August 27th at 9pm CEST on the official GIANTS Software Twitch channel. Farming Simulator 22 releases November 22nd for PC, Mac, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Stadia.
Red Barrels, the independent game development studio based in Montreal, today presented the first gameplay reveal of The Outlast Trials during Gamescom Opening Night Live 2021. A whole new take on the Outlast survival horror experience, The Outlast Trials is a terrifying game set in the same universe as the previous titles for one to four players, set for release during 2022.
Set in the height of the Cold War era, players take on the role of test subjects abducted by the shadowy Murkoff Corporation. Imprisoned in a secret Murkoff facility, players will be thrust into a series of physical and mental ordeals, tormented by iconic characters, and challenged alone or in teams to survive with their sanity intact.
“After years of development, we’re excited to collaborate with Geoff Keighley and the Opening Night Live team to debut the first gameplay teaser trailer for The Outlast Trials,” said David Chateauneuf, Red Barrels co-founder and designer. “This is a huge moment for us and we’re extremely proud to be in a position to give our fans and community just a dark taste of what’s to come in The Outlast Trials during 2022.”
The Red Barrels development team is hard at work to give deliver an all-new experience with The Outlast Trials, but with the Outlast flavor fans know and love. The Outlast Trials is now slated for a 2022 release to allow the team more time to give fans the best experience possible.
Pilots, Comanche gets a full release! Some time has passed since the last Early Access Update, as we were preparing a lot of new content. Seven brand new Conflicts missions await to be conquered and mastered. For the first time, you can pilot different Comanche variants in some of them. Also, beware of two new enemies: Deadly sniper railguns will take you down instantly without any hesitation. ICBM carriers need to be disabled before they launch dangerous payloads causing fatal damage.
Many missions got a new graphical treatment, be it old or new ones. Visual effects were polished to look even better, and lightning setups in missions were adjusted for a better atmosphere. We focused also on the experience outside of the game. The great news is that Comanche is now playable in English, French, German, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Russian, and Chinese. The community can now beat all achievements (on Steam, MSFT, GOG) or collect every trading card (Steam only).
Comanche is in its full strength now. We are very thankful for your feedback during the Early Access period, it is highly appreciated and allowed us to make the game better with every update. There is only one thing that remains to be said:
Focus Home Interactive and New World Interactive are excited to announce that Insurgency: Sandstorm will release on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on Sept. 29, 2021, with digital and retail pre-orders now available. The award-winning tactical co-op shooter is renowned for its intense depiction of modern warfare, focusing on lethal close-quarters combat, fast-paced, objective-oriented multiplayer, and intense cooperative gameplay.
Insurgency: Sandstorm will launch on consoles with backwards compatibility for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S at 4K resolution. In 2022, the game will receive further next-gen enhancements, with added support for PlayStation®5 and Xbox Series X|S console features.
Pre-order Insurgency: Sandstorm, as well as the game’s Deluxe Edition or Gold Edition, to receive the Warlord Gear Set and Peacemaker Gear Set. The Deluxe Edition includes Insurgency: Sandstorm plus the game’s Year 1 Pass, while the Gold Edition features the additional Year 2 Pass, releasing throughout the year after launch. Each Year Pass includes 16 cosmetic sets, with an instant bonus of four rewards for the Year 2 Pass.
Leading video game publisher and developer BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that Park Beyond™, a brand-new take on theme park management simulation, will release for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PCs via STEAM® in 2022.
Developed by German-based studio, Limbic Entertainment GmbH, Park Beyond is a modern theme park game which enables players to explore the deepest recesses of their minds to create gravity defying attractions called “impossified rides”. Players will be able to let their creativity run wild by utilizing the game’s modules in innumerable ways to create unique attractions that will delight you and your visitors.
With a deep theme park management system, a story mode peppered with a colorful cast of characters that will help or hinder you, Park Beyond expands the theme park simulation genre to consoles while delivering a new type of experience for PC players. Players will be challenged to embark on a journey to imagine, build, and grow a theme park so spectacular that it’s legacy will live on forever.
“We are thrilled to announce Park Beyond today together with BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe. It’s our ambition to combine deep management gameplay, a story campaign full of twists and turns, player creativity and our very own idea of ’impossification’ into a modern game experience,” said Stephan Winter, CEO at Limbic Entertainment GmbH. “Designing, creating and building rides and coasters which defy reality is extremely rewarding and our team has tons of fun bringing this vision to life and we can’t wait for players to try it out themselves!”
“BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America is excited to work with the extremely talented and innovative teams at Limbic Entertainment.” said Lin Leng, Senior Director of Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “Park Beyond is going to ignite the imagination of players around the world with its unique and deeply rewarding gameplay features. We can’t wait to see the resulting amusement park designs when players get their hands on Park Beyond!”
Park Beyond will be available in the Americas in 2022 for PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, and PCs via STEAM®. For information on this and other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
2K and Marvel Entertainment announced today Marvel’s Midnight Suns, a new tactical RPG set in the darker side of the Marvel Universe that brings players face-to-face against supernatural forces as they team up with and live among the Midnight Suns, Earth’s last line of defense against the underworld. Marvel’s Midnight Suns is currently scheduled for launch in March 2022, and will be available on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo™ Switch, and Windows PC via Steam and Epic Games Store.
Through a twisted marriage of magic and science, the nefarious force known as Hydra has revived Lilith, Mother of Demons, after centuries of slumber. Lilith will stop at nothing to complete an ancient prophecy and summon her evil master, Chthon. Pushed to the brink, the Avengers desperately look to fight fire with Hellfire by enlisting the help of the Midnight Suns – Nico Minoru, Blade, Magik, and Ghost Rider – young heroes with powers deeply rooted in the supernatural, formed to prevent the very prophecy Lilith aims to fulfill. Together, they resurrect an ancient warrior – the Hunter, Lilith’s forsaken child and the only hero known to have ever defeated her.
“We’re thrilled to team with Firaxis Games, who combine a history of building outstanding tactical games with an authentic love of Marvel’s supernatural side,” said Bill Rosemann, Vice President of Creative at Marvel Games. “Marvel’s Midnight Suns offers players the chance to not only live alongside legendary heroes, but to also experience an all-new, original story that dives deep into the monstrous shadows of the Marvel Universe. Darkness Falls. Rise Up!”
“I grew up reading and loving Marvel comics,” said Jake Solomon, Creative Director for Marvel’s Midnight Suns at Firaxis Games. “To be entrusted with these characters and their stories is an honor for me and the team. If you’re a Marvel fan, or an RPG fan, or a fan of tactics games, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will make these beloved characters come alive in a way that you’ve never seen before.”
During today’s announcement at gamescom: Opening Night Live, 2K debuted a stunning cinematic trailer featuring the dramatic resurrection of the Hunter – the first customizable original hero in the Marvel Universe. Developed by Firaxis Games, the legendary studio behind the critically-acclaimed, world-renowned Civilization and XCOM franchises, Marvel’s Midnight Suns will feature an iconic collection of heroes spanning The Avengers, X-Men, Runaways, and more, promising cinematic tactical combat with a Super Hero flair, game-impacting friendships to forge, and an unforgettable adventure that showcases the darker side of Marvel.
“Marvel’s Midnight Suns is an incredibly ambitious title that looks to deliver a truly unique and groundbreaking experience,” said David Ismailer, President at 2K. “Working with Marvel is a huge opportunity, and we’re fully confident the team at Firaxis will deliver another outstanding game.”
“Collaborating with best-in-class development teams like Firaxis Games and publishers like 2K to craft exceptionally fun, fresh, and original takes on our IP is what Marvel Games strives for,” said Jay Ong, Executive Vice President of Marvel Games. “Our teams have been working closely and the results will be supernaturally exciting! We can’t wait for our fans to experience the engaging and compelling world within Marvel’s Midnight Suns.”
Next week, 2K and Firaxis Games will look to reveal the world premiere of gameplay for Marvel’s Midnight Suns, showcasing a new engaging and deeply customizable tactical battle system where players assemble their team of heroes, assess the battlefield, and launch devastating iconic attacks against the forces of darkness. Viewers should tune in to www.midnightsuns.com at 11:30 a.m. PT on Wednesday, September 1.
For more information on the Marvel’s Midnight Suns, visit www.midnightsuns.com, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow on Twitter, and Instagram and join the conversation using the hashtag #DarknessFalls.
Marvel’s Midnight Suns is currently rated RP for Rating Pending by the ESRB. Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
Today Deep Silver and Volition are thrilled to announce Saints Row, a bold reboot of the bestselling series, with the eponymous game slated for a global release of February, 25, 2022. Get ready to rock the foundations of a larger than life criminal world that feeds all your guilty pleasures. Become a self-made crime boss and crush it as you take over the city. It’s our time now, let’s get this party started.
The eagerly anticipated Saints Row was revealed during gamescom’s Opening Night Live with a thrilling CGI official announce trailer showcasing the game, which will launch on Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and the PlayStation®5, and on Epic Games Store for PC.
The Saints Row recipe for action, crime, and humor remains a strong and relevant concept; it’s a game which existing fans and new gamers will embrace and developer Deep Silver Volition are back at the helm of the game they love.
“This full reboot is the most fun and exhilaration we’ve packed into a Saints Row experience to date,” said Jim Boone, Chief Creative Officer at Volition. “The iconic new location brings so many exciting opportunities to delight players – whether they are long time fans of the series or jumping in for the first time.”
“Saints Row is one of the most loved and celebrated gaming series and this is the reboot we’ve all been waiting for,” added Paul Nicholls, Global Brand & Marketing Director at Deep Silver. “We’re very excited by Volition’s bold new vision, and we can’t wait to get this new Saints Row into players hands in 2022.”
