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World of Tanks Introduces Cosmic Adventure with Martian Combat

The developers of World of Tanks are launching an interstellar showdown pitting players in a fierce and unrestricted Martian melee. From May 11th to May 22nd, tankers can loot the mysterious surface of Mars in a specially designed research vehicle and engage in some epic combat.

This isn’t your typical battle. With a new set of abilities and power-ups, players will have the chance to truly flex their off-world combat skills. Take control of the alien-made “Artifact” in the center of the map, hit the opponents with Impulse Gun shots, or just ram them to oblivion, and take advantage of buffs that can give a serious edge in the competition.

The mysterious alien “Artifact” that players must scan awaits in the center of the map: an old crater with a peculiar terrain. Along with the iconic Martian red dust, there are many hazards. Deep chasms, complex rock formations and several perilous pools of highly corrosive acid. The edges of the area offer breathtaking views, so it’s easy to lose concentration and fall off the cliffs.

To explore the planet, tankers will have access to their own Mars Rover, an innovative six-wheeled research vehicle that’s built to traverse the perilous terrain of Mars. Armed with advanced Impulse Gun technology, players will be able to zap their opponents with ease. And even if a rover gets destroyed, it will be respawned and will rejoin the battle.

But it’s not just about the combat – the event is scored with specially recorded matching soundtracks that will take the cosmic gaming experience to the next level. And as players progress through the competition, they will have the chance to earn days of WoT Premium Account, bonds, new equipment, and a ton of new Mars-themed customizations.

So, gear up and get ready to blast off to the red planet for an interstellar free-for-all like no other. The competition is fierce, the terrain is treacherous, and the rewards are out of this world.

For further information, please visit: https://worldoftanks.com/

505 Games Launches DRIFTCE Racing Simulator

Global video game publisher 505 Games, alongside renowned automotive game developer ECC Games S.A., known for Car Mechanic Simulator, GearShift and more, release DRIFTCE, a brand-new drift racing simulator.

Get behind the wheel of one of 12 of the finest, officially licensed drift cars on the planet, including the Toyota AE86, Mazda MX5, and BMW E46 M3. Master the curves of more than a dozen tracks recreated through Laserscan technology, including the new Mount Haruna track, as well as familiar tracks from DRIFT21.

Feed your inner gearhead with 1800 replaceable components like engines, suspensions and wheels to tweak each vehicle to meet the driver’s demand. Customize vehicles’ body kit, paint colors, and add stylized decals for a one-of-a-kind winning machine. Leave rivals in the dust in both single player and online multiplayer modes including Career, Quick Race, Sandbox, Free Ride, Solo Run, Time Attack, and Gymkhana.

DRIFTCE is available for PlayStation and Xbox at a recommended price of EUR 29,99 / USD 29.99 / GBP 24,99. Price may vary depending on the store and region.

Check your preferred store for discounts and promotions.

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 Official Launch Trailer

Today, NACON and RaceWard (the racing label of NACON Studio Milan) are pleased to celebrate the launch of TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3. Developed by racing gaming veterans, the official game of the Tourist Trophy offers players all of the thrills of the most dangerous race in the world. The game is available on PC, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch™.

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 breathes new life into the genre and offers a unique experience. Beyond an exact representation of the island and the famous race, the game also provides greater rider freedom through new modes.

Total freedom to explore over 120 miles of roads

The first one is the “open roads” approach. It allows you to freely discover the 120+ miles of roads on the Isle of Man, including the official route of the Tourist Trophy, reproduced at 1:1 scale. It also provides players the choice of training directly on the roads of the events, or participating in the many challenges offered.

In addition to the legendary Tourist Trophy route, official competitions take place at the same time on other routes, such as the St John’s and Clypse races. Plus, the “open roads” additional content is also accessible from the Snaefell Mountain route, without having to go through a menu.

Interior roads of the island have also been designed by the studio to offer players an additional and unique play space, for an experience without limits. The Isle of Man, more alive than ever, is the true protagonist in TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3.

Personalize your experience

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 offers plenty of customization options for a tailored experience. Whether you’re an expert or new to motorcycle games, the various steering aids and three difficulty modes allow you to progress quickly. With weather options or even the improvement of the various parts of the motorcycles, TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 allows anyone to ride, in their own way, on the most extreme adventure that a motorcyclist can dream of.

You are free to discover the game in any order

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 simultaneously offers Supersport and Superbike careers via points of interest across over 120 miles of open road. Players are free to access, pursue and keep their progress in both categories.

A wide choice of content is available among 25 official riders, 39 Superbike and Supersport motorcycles, 32 tracks and 11 types of activities to discover as you explore. Added to this is a full online multiplayer experience, with the ability to create open or private lobbies, or participate in weekly and monthly online competitions.

Express the rider inside yourself

The game and reality have never been closer thanks to more realistic physics than ever. It allows you to experience real driving sensations and to discover the Isle of Man through the handlebars of vehicles with very realistic behavior.

The barriers between platforms are blurred thanks to a cross-gen compatible multiplayer mode. In addition, after purchasing a digital version of the game, players will automatically benefit from old and next-gen versions on the same platform. For example, when purchasing the game in PlayStation®5 digital format, the player will also have access to the PlayStation®4 version.

TT Isle Of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is available on PC, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch™ from 11 May 2023.

Layers of Fear Cinematic Intro and Demo News

To celebrate the upcoming release, Bloober Team and Anshar Studios have announced that a PC demo of Layers of Fear (2023) will be available on Steam starting from May 15th at 8 AM PT until May 22nd at 3 PM PT. This short demo will allow players to jump into the first few minutes of the game and experience the game’s opening cinematic video, which introduces the story of the Writer, the game’s final protagonist.

In addition to the demo, Bloober Team is excited to announce a special Steam livestream for Layers of Fear debuting next week. Joining the livestream will be Damian Kocurek, Creative Director of Anshar Studios, who will provide a walkthrough commentary of the demo and engage in a discussion with Laura Bernaś, PR Manager at Bloober Team. The livestream will be available on the game’s Steam page and is scheduled to go live around 8:30 am PT on Monday, May 15th. Don’t miss this opportunity to get an exclusive look into the game with insights from the Creative Director himself.

PC Requirements (Click to Embiggen)

Bloober Team and Anshar Studios are excited to jump into the final stretch of the development cycle for their upcoming horror magnum opus. Layers of Fear (2023) is the series’ crowning work and will be the definitive way to experience Bloober Team’s critically-acclaimed psychological horror franchise. This title is also one of the first games to utilize the highly-anticipated Unreal Engine 5, leaning heavily on the game engine to support Ray Tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, as well as a myriad of other visual enhancements which will help make it one of the best-looking horror games in the market.

The development team is also happy to share with players the expected minimum and recommended system requirements to run Layers of Fear on PC, including some considerations for those who intend to play using Ray Tracing.

Key Features:

  • The Ultimate Layers of Fear Experience – The series’s crowning work casts an overarching narrative over the entire franchise.
  • Horror Reimagined – Everything in the Layers of Fear series melds together into a single experience, including all DLCs, so players can find all the answers they seek.
  • Shocking New Looks – Enhanced with Unreal Engine 5’s improved technology. This version offers a more immersive horror experience with the addition of Ray Tracing, HDR, 4K resolution, and the Lumen system.
  • Psychological Horror – A grim but gripping first-person psychedelic horror game focused on tense exploration, puzzle-solving, and immersive storytelling. Discover what lies in the depths of the human psyche with this mature, cathartic game.
  • New tricks – New brand-new core mechanics that will be introduced to Layers of Fear and its sequel, as well as additional features, so all the chapters and stories will blend seamlessly
  • Horror Through the Many Lenses of Art – Explore the depths of obsession with three different stories of craft-obsessed protagonists (The Painter, The Actor and The Writer) which are interwoven to create a truly immersive experience and gripping storyline
  • Classical, Ominous Soundtrack – Hauntingly beautiful soundtrack composed by the highly-acclaimed musician Arek Reikowski. He has composed a hypnotic score that adds an extra layer of tension to the game and will leave you on the edge of your seat

Shame Legacy New Gameplay Trailer

Publisher Destructive Creations, together with developers Fairyship Games and Revenant Games, released today the first Gameplay Trailer of Shame Legacy, a survival horror coming to PC and consoles on May 30, 2023.

Building on the previous Announcement Trailer, this newest Gameplay Trailer introduces the cane – a valuable device used for defensive purposes and puzzle-solving, allowing the main character to get closer to figuring out his connection to the bloody events in the village. The trailer also uncovers more locations, showcasing the dark mood and atmosphere of the 19th century forsaken cultist village.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boomer Shooter Gameplay Trailer

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, the explosive homage to the retro shooters of yore set in Games Workshop’s iconic universe, just released a new gameplay trailer supercharged with a bombastic mix of action and cinematic footage. Published by Focus Entertainment and developed by Auroch Digital, the stylish indie FPS releases May 23, 2023, on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order now and get in shape with today’s ecstatic boomer shooter gameplay video!

Get ready for Boltgun, a rapid-fire boomer-shooter blast from the past that’s as nostalgic as its gameplay is fluid and modern. You’ll take control of a mighty Sternguard Veteran, along with his faithful servo-skull, and plunge headlong into the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. Summoned by the Inquisition, ready your righteous arsenal, indomitable armor and battle-honed instincts to Scour Graia, a Forge World on the brink, overrun by cultists, traitors and daemons.

Obliterate hordes of foes with an array of iconic weapons. Blast cultists with your mighty Boltgun! Smash traitors with your Charge! Shred the spawn of the Archenemy with your Chainsword! Unleash your wrath upon the enemies of the Imperium – only in death does duty end!

Let the hordes of Chaos know fear when Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun releases on May 23 for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Pre-order now!

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World of Warships: Legends Introduces Jötunn of the Seas Campaign

Wargaming, the publisher and developer of the popular multiplayer naval battle MMO game World of Warships, are making waves with its latest content update for World of Warships: Legends. Plenty of Tier VIII ships drop anchor in Legendary waters, with a mix of cruisers, destroyers and battleships, including a brand-new German cruiser waiting at the end of a new campaign. On top of this, a new line of Italian destroyers comes to the Tech Tree in Early Access, a five-week calendar with a brand-new Commander becomes available from the get-go, and three seasons of Brawls await players.

Italian Destroyers make waves in the Early Access
Leading this update comes a new line of Italian destroyers to the Tech Tree to surprise your foes! Equipped with Engine Boost and Exhaust Smoke Generator consumables, these destroyers can generate significant power, making them swift additions to any fleet. In addition, this line also features Semi-Armour-Piercing shells, and can inflict serious direct damage to enemy ships via their high-powered guns and torpedoes.

This new line can be discovered through Early Access crates, available through campaign rewards & the new Squadrone Sfuggente Calendar, and special “random bundles”, a new entity, that drops a variety of in-game items.

Jötunn of the Seas Campaign summons Ägir
Legends also sees a new campaign introduced in this update, called Jötunn of the Seas. Waiting at the end is the new German Tier VIII cruiser Ägir, named for the Norse giant, a personification of the seas. The O-Class cruiser sports nine 12-inch (305 mm) guns, and two quadruple torpedo launchers built to destroy anything standing in its way. On top of all this, Ägir also has Enhanced Secondary Targeting, which is a rare feature for cruisers, as well as a robust hit point pool, Sonar consumable and a solid anti-air suite.

Even more Tier VIII Ships
Beyond the addition of Ägir come five more Tier VIII ships to take into battle. Available to players who have unlocked Tier VIII ships from this respective mix of cruisers, destroyers and battleships, these ships span Italian, Soviet and Pan-European origin. Special highlights include Pan-European destroyer Småland and Italian batleship Lepanto.

Counting down the days to Squadrone Sfuggente Calendar
The month of May also brings a special calendar, called Squadrone Sfuggente, to Legends. Dedicated to Italy’s fleet, this five-week calendar will be packed with exciting challenges and daily and weekly rewards. Waiting at the end of the calendar is an exclusive final prize, a brand-new Italian Commander Carlo Bergamini, already at rank 7, perfectly equipped to helm the new line of Italian Destroyers.

Called to the Brawl
Finally, Brawl returns in this update with three seasons to play through. Commencing on June 1, get in on the action with non-aircraft carrier ships to assert naval dominance and win a variety of prizes!

This update also brings some bug fixes, upgrades and balance changes across the game.

EVE Online Looks Back at The Battle of B-R5RB

CCP Games is continuing to celebrate EVE Online’s 20th anniversary, as well as its upcoming Viridian expansion, all through this month! This game’s history is full of shenanigans, heartwarming stories, and epic events that make for great nostalgic coverage that makes for great storytelling narratives!

This week, CCP Games is turning back to the Bloodbath of B-R5RB.

The Battle of B-R5RB

Part of a larger conflict known as the Halloween War, this fight started in January 2014 after a single player controlling a space station failed to make a scheduled in-game maintenance payment, making the star system vulnerable. A record-setting battle erupted in the system, resulting in one of gaming’s most destructive conflicts with thousands of players participating.

Bloodbath of B-R5RB by the numbers:
576 capital ships destroyed
75 Titans destroyed, the largest ships available to players
7,548 players participated
Lasted over 21 hrs

To commemorate the event, CCP Games erected a permanent monument in-game named “The Titanomachy.”

The battle was so significant that CCP Games documented the event to preserve its place in history:

 

Ebusco Brand Kicks Off Bus Simulator 21 Season Pass on May 16

On the heels of publisher astragon Entertainment and developer stillalive studios recent announcement of upcoming Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop update scheduled for May 16, fans can now also look forward to a new brand of buses. With Ebusco, three new electric buses and six new interior designs will find their way into the game. The Ebusco Bus Pack is the first DLC from the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Season Pass.

The Dutch bus manufacturer Ebusco allows you to expand the local transportation network of Angel Shores and Seaside Valley more sustainable with its zero-emission, all-electric buses. Three new buses are coming to the game including the Ebusco 2.2 – 12m, a 12-meter-long bus that can accommodate up to 90 passengers and is equipped with 2 axles and 3 doors, as well as the 18-meter-long articulated electric bus Ebusco 2.2 – 18m with space for up to 150 passengers 3 axles and 3 doors. Also available is the Ebusco 3.0. The 12-meter-long bus can carry up to 95 passengers and is equipped with 2 axles and 3 doors. In addition to the new electric buses, the Ebusco Bus Pack includes six new interiors.

Season Pass includes four upcoming DLCs

The Ebusco Bus Pack is the first DLC of the new Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Season Pass, which includes a total of four upcoming DLCs that expand the game experience of the simulation. The Ebusco Bus Pack will be followed by the Official School Bus Extension as well as the Thomas Built Buses® Bus Pack, bus fans will automatically get access to all upcoming paid DLCs as soon as they got released. More information on all DLCs will follow in the coming months.Season Pass in the fourth quarter. With the Official Tram Extensionin the third quarter and the

On May 16, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Ebusco Bus Pack, Season Pass, and the big Next Stop Update will be released. The update introduces numerous gameplay improvements and a brand-new game mode. Additionally, the Official Map Extension including numerous new orders, as well as dedicated versions for PS5™ and Xbox Series X|S will become available.

Meanwhile, with Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Gold Edition, new bus fans can look forward to the all-in-one package. The Gold Edition will also become available on May 16, both digitally and in stores, and includes not only Bus Simulator 21 but also all previously released paid DLCs for the game. Those who already own the main game can alternatively purchase the additional content bundled via the Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Gold Upgrade on the digital platforms.

On May 16, Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Ebusco Bus Pack will be released at a price of 8,99 EUR / 8,99 USD / 7,49 GBP (SRP). The Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop – Season Pass including all planned paid DLCs can be purchased as a bundle for the special price of 24,99 EUR / 24,99 USD / 19,99 GBP.

Bus Simulator 21 Next Stop will be available on May 16 for Steam, the Microsoft Store and the Epic Games Store at a price of 34.99 EUR (SRP) and for 49.99 EUR (SRP) for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One. An overview of selected offers including links to the digital stores can be found here: https://www.bussimulator.com

Death from Above Announcement Trailer

Lesser Evil is pleased to announce that the release date of its inaugural title, Death From Above, will be May 25th, exclusively on Steam Early Access. The game will be priced at €9.99/$9.99/£8.99.

You can find our Steam page here, ready to wishlist for the 25th.

“Early Access is the perfect opportunity for our backers and the wider community to get their hands on Death From Above for the first time and bonk some vatniks. We’re proud to be supporting the Ukrainian people in the defence against Russian imperialism. Remember, Putin, you pronounced this nonsense. Not us.” said Lesser Evil CEO Hendrik Lesser.

Death From Above is an arcade-style drone simulator game set during the Russian invasion of Ukraine. You will play as a Ukrainian military drone operator fighting the occupation forces, salvaging valuable equipment, and restoring communication lines disrupted by the conflict.

When Death from Above is released on Steam Early Access, 30% of its net revenues from game sales will be sent to two Ukrainian charities: Come Back Alive and Army of Drones. Once we cover our production costs, that donation will increase to 70% of all net game revenues, with the final 30% going towards continued development.

In it, you’ll get your first look at the details of the gameplay we’ve been putting together for you over the last few months and some of the surprises we’ve added as a thank-you to our incredible community.

We hope you enjoy it – please do share it with your friends! Please check the Press-kit for assets and additional information, or contact us directly!

Finally – we’d like to take this opportunity to thank the wonderful Ukrainian organizations we’ve been working with: Gis Arta, Aerorozvidka, Army of Drones, and the mighty Antytila. We’re very proud to have you on board.

Slava Ukraini!