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CYBERPUNK 2077 Pushed to November 19

JUNE 18, 2020 – cd Projekt RED has announced that it is pushing back its highly-anticipated CYBERPUNK 2077 until November 19, 2020. This, from an official social media statement by the company’s leads. The game was previously set for release on September 17, 2020.

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According to the statement, the game is already content and gameplay complete, so this time will be spent on tweaks, balancing, and polishing – always a good thing that not enough companies do in these times of “early access”. While this news is sure to frustrate some fans, just remember that this will ensure a more immersive and amazing experience upon launch.

Be sure to check out the “Night City Wire” stream on June 25th for more gameplay, details, and more to whet your appetites until November!

Othercide Release Date Trailer

PARIS — June 17, 2020 — Focus Home Interactive and Lightbulb Crew have announced that the tactical horror RPG Othercide will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One on July 28. The team has also revealed that the game is expected to arrive on Nintendo Switch later this summer. Othercide marries the dark art design and world-building of the horror genre with the deep systems and challenges of a strategy game for a truly gripping experience.

The Daughters, echoes of the greatest warrior to ever live, are all who stand before the Suffering — dread creatures made from humanity’s worst sins. Lead your army of Daughters in turn-based battles, shape their abilities and personalities, and if you must, sacrifice one to save another. Those who survive will become stronger, ready to fight again.

Othercide’s combat is a spectacular dance of actions and counters: plan ahead and set up intricate chains of abilities using the Dynamic Timeline System to vanquish your enemies. Fight, fail and rise again against nightmarish bosses in a stunningly ruthless gothic noir world.

Pre-orders for Othercide are now live on Steam and Xbox One. PlayStation®4 and Nintendo Switch pre-orders will be available soon.

WB Unveils DC FanDome Virtual Convention

BURBANK, CA, June 16, 2020 – Save the date and prep your cosplay! On Saturday, August 22, starting at 10 a.m. PDT, Warner Bros. will welcome fans everywhere into the DC FanDome—a free virtual fan experience where no badge is required.

Imagine all the Super Heroes and Super-Villains you’ve ever loved finally coming together in one place to celebrate DC’s past, present and future. Accessible for 24 hours at DCFanDome.com, the global event will immerse fans into the DC Multiverse, with new announcements from WB Games, Film and TV, and comics, as well as an unprecedented opportunity to hear from the casts and creators behind your favorite feature films and TV series, including: AquamanThe BatmanBatwomanBlack AdamBlack LightningDC Super Hero GirlsDC’s Legends of TomorrowDC’s StargirlDoom PatrolThe FlashHarley Quinnthe SnyderCut of Justice LeagueLuciferPennyworthSHAZAM!The Suicide SquadSupergirlSuperman & LoisTeen Titans GO!TitansWatchmenYoung Justice: Outsiders and, coming this fall to theaters worldwide, Wonder Woman 1984.

The DC FanDome is the place to hear highly anticipated announcements and the latest news, see exclusive footage, and venture into themed worlds designed to entertain everyone from movie and TV superfans to gamers and readers, to families and kids. With special presentations to engage fans in every time zone across the globe, you’ll have the opportunity to have an experience that’s all your own. Inside this virtual world, fans will also get access to localized events, featuring the faces and voices from countries around the world in their local language. No matter where you live, your age or your level of fandom, there is something for you.

Ann Sarnoff, Chair and Chief Executive Officer, Warner Bros., said, “There is no fan like a DC fan. For more than 85 years, the world has turned to DC’s inspiring heroes and stories to lift us up and entertain us, and this massive, immersive digital event will give everyone new ways to personalize their journey through the DC Universe without lines, without tickets and without boundaries. With DC FanDome, we’re able to give fans from around the world an exciting and unparalleled way to connect with all their favorite DC characters, as well as the incredible talent who bring them to life on the page and screen.”

Exploring the DC FanDome

The epicenter of the DC FanDome is the Hall of Heroes, where you can experience special programming, panels and content reveals from a wide variety of films, TV series and games, available in several languages, including Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Spanish. From there, navigate deeper into the DC Multiverse, exploring five additional satellite worlds, each with its own localized content and unique activities and one world fully devoted to our younger fans:

  • DC WatchVerse: Here’s where you grab a seat, sit back and join our virtual audience and become completely engrossed in hours of must-see content from around the world. Everything from panels and exclusive screenings to never-before-seen footage, featuring cast, creators and behind-the-scenes crew from across DC Films, TV, Home Entertainment and Games.
  • DC YouVerse: Venture into this world where the FANS are the stars to see the most amazing user-generated content, cosplay and fan art from around the world, including, perhaps, your own.
  • DC KidsVerse: Need a way to entertain your kids for hours on end? We’ve got you covered inside a special world, which can be accessed directly at DCKidsFanDome.com. This area features a broad range of family-friendly activations for our younger fans.
  • DC InsiderVerse: This creativity-based world contains a centerpiece video featuring legendary artist and DC CCO/Publisher Jim Lee, President of DC-Based Film Production Walter Hamada, and creator of the DC TV Arrowverse, Executive Producer Greg Berlanti, welcoming fans with a 101-style introduction to the DC Multiverse. From there, go behind the scenes with the master artisans who bring DC to life in all its forms, from comic books to games, TV, movies, theme parks, consumer products and more.
  • DC FunVerse: Take your DC FanDome experience and gather cool shareables; check out our comic book reader; DIY cool WW84 Golden Armor and Batmobile kits; plus digital giveaways and a store filled with merchandise, including some limited-edition exclusives.

Pull Up to the Blerd & Boujee House

Where my Blerds at? The second annual celebration of Black nerd culture returns with the all-new Blerd & Boujee House at DC FanDome, bringing Blerds, LatinxGeeks and all nerds “party-with-a-purpose” vibes. As anyone lucky enough to get into the first-ever Blerd & Boujee boat party (featuring DJ D-Nice) at San Diego Comic-Con 2019 can attest, fans will not want to miss connections and conversations designed for the culture.

Calling All Fans!

There’s nothing more important to DC than our fans, and we want to showcase you! In partnership with Talenthouse, DC FanDome today launched a call for your best DC Fan Art & Fandom displays. Show us your cosplay, makeup, tattoos and even your own Batcave! Be sure to submit your best at create.DCFanDome.com for a chance to be featured inside this virtual world event, and demonstrate to people in your home country and across the globe that you are the ultimate DC Super Fan. Selected artists on the day of our event will be voted on by the community in each of our two competitions in order to help our judges pick selected artist winners. Selected artist winners will receive part of a cash prize pool courtesy of DC and Talenthouse.*

Be sure to check back at our official site, DCFanDome.com, frequently for additional updates on what will be happening inside the DC FanDome, including exciting new content on our new blog, the Daily Star, which kicks off with a welcoming note from Jim Lee himself. Also, follow the social channels below for frequent updates about participating cast members, creators, writers, artists and game developers you can expect to see.

Running Universal Virtual Race Announced Featuring Trolls

Universal City, CA, June 15, 2020 – Universal Studios Hollywood invites guests to bring the excitement and colorful exuberance of DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls to their front door by participating in the all-new 5K, 10K or Kids’ 1K “Running Universal” Virtual Race.

Registration is now open at www.RunningUniversal.com with multiple standard and VIP packages available. Registration is limited and the Virtual Race can be completed at any time.

All participants will receive a collectible finisher medal featuring their favorite Trolls World Tour characters, complete with touchable hair. Runners who complete the virtual 5K can choose between colorful Poppy or Branch medals, while those who complete the virtual 10K will receive a sparkly medal featuring the energetic Guy Diamond. Guests can also choose to purchase the Trolls Party Package which includes all three medals. Kids who run the 1K will receive their own exclusive Trolls medallion.

Guests can choose between several different running packages to commemorate their own hair-raising Trolls tribute to the popular “Running Universal” series. The Standard 5K or 10K package will include one collectible medal, a themed drawstring backpack, a collectible Trolls pin and a downloadable bib and certificate. The VIP 5K or 10K package will include the Standard package items plus a Running Universal reusable water bottle. Young racers participating in the Kids’ 1K will receive an exclusive medallion, a themed drawstring backpack and a collectible Trolls pin along with a downloadable bib and certificate. The ultimate Trolls fan can select the Trolls Party Package, which includes all three medals along with the Standard Package items and reusable water bottle.

Runners can enhance their at-home experience by listening to the “Running Universal” playlist on Spotify as they train and complete the race. To further engage with fans nationwide, participants can share their experience on their social media channels using the hashtag #RunningUniversal and use brand-new Virtual Race stickers on GIPHY.

“Running Universal,” featuring DreamWorks Animation’s Trolls continues Universal Studios Hollywood’s popular “Running Universal” series, which launched last year with the popular “Minion Race” and was followed by the “Jurassic World Race.”

For more information about “Running Universal” events, visit www.RunningUniversal.com.

Star Wars: Squadrons Announced for October 2

REDWOOD CITY, Calif. — Calling all pilots! Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ:EA), Motive Studios and Lucasfilm today announced Star Wars™: Squadrons , an immersive, first-person space dogfighting experience set in the beloved Star Wars™ galaxy. Star Wars: Squadrons will feature thrilling 5v5 multiplayer dogfights, monumental fleet battles, and an original story set during the final days of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the New Republic after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi™. The game will launch October 2, 2020 on PlayStation®4, Xbox® One, PC via Origin™, Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will be playable via Virtual Reality (VR) on PlayStation® 4 and PC with cross-play support. Tune into EA Play Live on June 18 at 4:00pm PT for the gameplay reveal of Star Wars: Squadrons.

“We created this game for every Star Wars fan who has ever dreamt about soaring across the galaxy in their favorite starfighter,” said Ian Frazier, Creative Director, Motive Studios. “Through the collaboration of the teams at Motive and Lucasfilm, we’ve been able to create a high-fidelity starfighter experience with an authentic storyline that invites Star Wars fans to explore never-before-seen corners of the galaxy in their own ship. We’re excited to show all this in action this week at EA Play Live.”

In Star Wars: Squadrons, players will enlist as starfighter pilots, stepping into the cockpits of iconic starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets. They’ll plan skirmishes with their squadron in the briefing room before taking off for space battles across the galaxy. Players will engage in strategic 5v5 multiplayer space battles with the goal of demolishing the opposing flagship in Fleet Battles and will feel the rush of first-person multiplayer combat as they work with their squadron to defeat as many opponents as possible in Dogfights. Pilots will triumph as a team, adjusting the composition of their squadrons to suit their playstyles as they progress, crushing their opponents and completing objectives across known and never-before-seen locations, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.

Star Wars: Squadrons will offer rich cosmetic and gameplay customization options with rewards and bonuses that are earned solely through gameplay. As players move up the ranks, they’ll earn components such as weapons, hulls, engines and shields to customize the performance of their starfighters; and gain cosmetic items to customize their cockpit, ship exteriors, and appearance of their pilot. In addition, players will be able to squad up with their friends and play against others, regardless of platform, as cross-play will be supported on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and VR.

Star Wars: Squadrons will also feature a single-player story that brings to life events following the Battle of Endor when the Rebel Alliance has successfully destroyed the Death Star II. Through the story, players will learn what it means to be a pilot as they battle from the alternating perspectives of two customizable pilots, one serving in the New Republic’s heroic Vanguard Squadron, while the other fights for the Galactic Empire’s fearsome Titan Squadron. The authentic story features a diverse cast of original characters, as well as some cameos from familiar faces in the Star Wars galaxy.

Star Wars: Squadrons is available now for pre-order* and lands on retail and digital storefronts on October 2 for $39.99. EA Access** and Origin™ Access Basic** subscribers can enjoy up to 10 hours of play time at launch, along with 10% off the purchase of the full game. Origin Access Premier** subscribers will get full access to Star Wars: Squadrons on PC along with all the benefits of Basic as long as they subscribe. For more details, visit https://www.ea.com/games/starwars/squadrons.

Follow the EA Star Wars channels on Twitter and Facebook, or visit https://www.ea.com/games/starwars to stay updated on the latest news.

New World Announcement Trailer

Seattle – June 13, 2020 – During today’s PC Gaming Show, Amazon Games announced the closed beta for its upcoming massively multiplayer online (MMO) PC game, New World, will begin on July 23, 2020. Information surrounding the closed beta date was revealed alongside a new gameplay trailer highlighting the game’s rich player-versus-player combat experience. Players who pre-order New World will secure automatic access to the closed beta when it begins, plus in-game rewards. New World will launch globally for PC on August 25, 2020.

New World is an Open World MMO that pits players against the haunted wilderness of Aeternum, a mysterious island during the twilight of the Age of Exploration. Success in New World ultimately depends on a player’s ability to conquer not only rival players, but Aeternum itself as it unleashes undead legions, hell-bent on purging them from its shores.

Massive battles set New World apart, with fortress sieges against other players and supernatural invasions that feature up to 100 players on the battlefield at once. Combat in New World is visceral and skill-based, giving players direct control over their movements and attacks. Aeternum is rife with danger and conflict, but rich in opportunity for soldiers, explorers, artisans and empire-builders. Players can band together to form powerful Companies operating out of fortified strongholds, or play alone and acquire and customize their own homes as they contribute to the growth of the larger community around them. New World provides near-limitless play, with classless character progression, social systems, and rich crafting mechanics.

New World is being developed at Amazon Games’ development studio in Orange County, California, by a team comprised of industry veterans with experience building some of the world’s most beloved multiplayer games, including Destiny, World of Warcraft, and Everquest.

The new combat gameplay trailer can be found here. To pre-order New World visit https://www.newworld.com/en-us/game-editions. For more information on New World, please visit https://newworld.com, and follow the game on Twitch, Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.

Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms Reveal Gameplay Trailer

Krakow, Poland – June 13, 2020. All in! Games and Gamera Interactive are thrilled to share new footage of Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms as a part of the PC Gaming Show. The exclusive trailer reveals new locations to explore and enemies to battle.

Created with the narrative support of RPG veteran Chris Avellone, Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms offers fast-paced action with a deep narrative, bringing ARPG dynamics to a new level with skill-based gameplay inspired by both genre classics and modern contemporaries.

Watch the trailer and discover the world of Alaloth!

Alaloth | Official PC Gaming Show Trailer

This new trailer expands upon what was recently shown in the recently released Gameplay Commentary Video. In it, we see an in-depth look at character, weaponry, and skills development. Watch the video to learn more about Alaloth – Champions of the Four Kingdoms:

Alaloth | Gameplay Video

Alaloth – Champions of The Four Kingdoms is planned for release on Steam and Xbox One in 2020.

The Bunker Experience Escape Room Unveils Reopening Date

June 15, 2020 – RE-OPENING OUR DOORS ON JUNE 19th! We’d like to thank you for being patient and staying safe during the COVID-19 quarantine. It’s time to venture outside safely and enjoy some fun adventures. We are opening our doors finally to our underground Bunker. Come and play a game of post-apocalypse, and sharpen your survival skills.

For YOUR SAFETY AND OURS we are implementing the following safety protocols:

  • All games are private, your group will not meet other groups during your game
  • Players and employees are required to wear face masks at all times, no exceptions
  • Hand sanitizers will be provided and are required before and after the game
  • Before each game all surfaces and props are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Online waivers will be emailed prior to your game

Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Vampire the Masquerade: Bloodlines 2 – Collectors Edition Trailer

Stockholm & Munich – June 13th, 2020 – Koch Media and Paradox Interactive today announced a limited Collector’s Edition for the upcoming Action RPG Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2. This unique edition is now available via the Paradox Store for pre-order at a suggested retail price of $169.99 USD / 169.99 €.

Pre-Order is available here: https://merch.paradoxplaza.com/bloodlines2-ce#emotion–1

Strictly limited to 3000 pieces, the Collector’s Edition contains a 7” vinyl featuring some of the iconic music players can expect when roaming the streets of Seattle at night. Additionally, a 28 cm tall detailed figurine of Elif – one of the main story characters players will encounter in their personal digital afterlife – a precise map of the game world and streets of Seattle, and a beautiful Steelbook make for an amazing package for true fans.

To allow fans an even deeper dive into the world behind Bloodlines 2 the Collector’s Edition will also feature the 5th edition of the Vampire: The Masquerade rule book as a digital bonus.

Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2 Collector’s Edition Content:

  • Main Game
  • Detailed Map of Seattle
  • 7” Vinyl featuring in-game soundtrack
  • 28 cm Elif Figurine
  • Steelbook
  • Bloodlines 5th edition core book (Digital)
  • DLCs
    • First blood pre-order pack
    • Unsanctioned Blood pack
    • Season of the Wolf pass

The Collector’s Edition will be available with and without the main game and DLC content to allow fans who pre-ordered any digital version access to the physical collectibles without needing to buy the game twice. The non-game collector’s edition comes at a suggested retail price of $109.99 USD / 109,99 €.

Paradox Interactive also revealed that Damsel, the fan favorite Brujah from the original Bloodlines, will return in Bloodlines 2. Damsel’s original voice actress, Courtenay Taylor, is reprising her role as the iconic character.

Frostpunk the Board Game Announced

Warsaw, Poland – June 13th, 2020 — Frostpunk, the bestselling survival city-builder game, is officially going unplugged! Frostpunk: The Board Game will provide tough moral choices, challenging and strategic gameplay, emotion-driven narrative, and snow. Lots of snow. The core features of this popular 11 bit studios title will be transported to your table next year!

Frostpunk: The Board Game is coming to fruition thanks to the combined efforts of 11 bit studios and Glass Cannon Unplugged, a new tabletop game studio formed by a group of industry veterans, including Jakub Wiśniewski, creator of the highly acclaimed This War of Mine: The Board Game and Michał Ozon, former COO of board game publisher Phalanx, both accompanied by an independent author Adam Kwapiński, a world-class board game designer who has worked on titles such as Nemesis and Lords of Hellas.

Frostpunk, a BAFTA-nominee that originally launched in 2018, tells a story of a frozen Earth in an alternative XIX century. In Frostpunk: The Board Game, up to four players will take on the role of leaders of a small colony of survivors in a post-apocalyptic world that was hit by a severe ice age. Their duty is to effectively manage both its infrastructure and citizens. The core gameplay will be brutal, challenging, and complex, but easy to learn. The Glass Cannon Unplugged team understands how important emotions and moods are in Frostpunk’s gameplay, and their goal is to integrate this core mechanic into this version of the game. The citizens won’t just be speechless pieces on the board. Society members will issue demands and react accordingly to the current mood, so every decision and action bears consequences.

The players will decide the fate of their people. Will you treat them like another resource? Are you going to be an inspiring builder, a fearless explorer, or a bright scientist? Is your rule going to be a sting of tyranny or an era of law and equality?

Follow social media for more details about Frostpunk: The Board Game and get ready for the start of the game’s campaign on Kickstarter this fall!

Find out more at:

Frostpunk: Board Game official site