Today, Focus Entertainment and Tindalos Interactive, in collaboration with 20th Century Games, are launching digital and retail pre-orders for Aliens: Dark Descent with a thrilling new trailer. The strategic, real-time, squad-based tactical action game set in the iconic Alien franchise will be released on June 20 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Get ready for an original Alien story showcased in today’s cinematic trailer with glimpses of its tactical gameplay. A spatial treat in honor — and in horror — of Alien Day!
Outsmart the Xenomorph threat and unearth Lethe’s secrets
In Aliens: Dark Descent, the horrors and wonders of an authentic Alien narrative unfold through a cinematic campaign full of sinister secrets, iconic Xenomorphs and brand-new threats. A range of tactical abilities come into play as you recruit, level up and command a squad of Colonial Marines in real-time and as one unit with intuitive controls on both keyboard/mouse and controller.
Any command issued over comms is swiftly obeyed by the Marine best-equipped for the situation, according to their abilities and equipment. Players will need to use their wits to navigate expansive, persistent and reactive levels. However, each Marine’s vitals should be monitored cautiously — for death is permanent.
Digital and retail pre-orders are on!
Pre-orders for Aliens: Dark Descent are now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC. Pre-order Aliens: Dark Descent now and get the Lethe Recon Pack as a reward!
Aliens: Dark Descent slithers onto PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC on June 20. Digital and retail pre-orders are open for all platforms. For more information, visit the Focus Entertainment website.
ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™, the latest high-octane action game by FromSoftware, Inc. and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. will release globally on August 25. Combining the 25 years of experience developing the ARMORED CORE™ franchise and action games in the ELDEN RING™, and DARK SOULS™ franchise, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is full of mech action, including fast-paced battles, in-depth customization, and thrilling boss fights. The game is coming to PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam®, and is now available to pre-order at major video game retailers and at armoredcore6.com
A mysterious new substance called “Coral” was discovered on the remote planet, Rubicon 3. As an energy source, this substance was expected to dramatically advance humanity’s technological and communications capabilities. Instead, it caused a catastrophe that engulfed the planet and the surrounding stars in flames and storms, forming a Burning Star System. Almost half a century later, Coral has resurfaced on Rubicon 3, a planet now contaminated and sealed off by the catastrophe. Extra-terrestrial corporations and resistance groups fight over control of the substance. The player infiltrates Rubicon as an independent mercenary and finds themselves in a struggle over the substance with the corporations and other factions.
Featuring highly mobile and highly customizable mechas, ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON will put players in fast-paced battles, where they can make full use of offensive and defensive maneuvers on both land and in the air to overcome foes. To be the most successful and profitable mercenary on Rubicon 3, players must master rapidly changing combat distances, using the environment for protective cover, and omni-directional battles to overcome challenging enemies and situations.
Preorder now and get ready for the global launch of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. For the latest information, be sure to follow the game’s social channels on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. The game will be part of PlayStation® Free Upgrades and Xbox Smart Delivery. Find out more about the game on the official website.
Redfall, Arkane Austin’s unique story-driven FPS that gives players the choice to slay alone or squad up with up to three other friends, is out May 2, and this launch trailer ramps up the vampire-blasting action.
Set to an exclusive new cover version of the classic Black Hole Sun, the trailer drags our heroes from old town Massachusetts to psychic underworlds and back again in a flurry of gunshots and special powers. In a world where everyone AND their vampire Gods are out to get you, our heroes need every advantage they can muster.
Redfall launches next week, on May 2, on Xbox Series X|S and PC. Players can pre-order now or play day one with Game Pass.
Get ready to face your fears like never before with Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward! Dive into Henrietta Kedward’s dark past and experience the madness for yourself NOW on Xbox and PlayStation 4 & 5!
It’s here! The spine-chilling survival horror game you’ve been waiting for, Project Nightmares Case 36: Henrietta Kedward has just launched on Xbox and PlayStation 4 & 5. Thanks to the hard work of folks at NC Studio and Feardemic, you can now jump into the procedurally-generated living nightmare straight from your couch. Watch the launch trailer below and head straight to the store to dive in yourself!
Publisher Rogue Games with developer Plot Twist Studios have announced their Lovecraftian action platformer The Last Case of Benedict Fox is available now for PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) for $20.99 (a 20% discount) and Xbox Series X|S for $24.99. Journey through this Jazz Age mystery draped in gothic stylings, as you take on the last case of Benedict Fox.
Prepare to be transported to the roaring 20’s in Boston as you step into the shoes of the eponymous detective in The Last Case of Benedict Fox. Winner of the coveted Gamescom 2022 Award for “Most Wanted Microsoft Xbox Game,” this game will run at full 4K and 60 frames per second to bring the nightmarish realm of trauma and tribulations to life like never before.
You’ll be entranced by the deep mauve haze, sinister spires, foreboding footpaths, and unnerving reverberations of Limbo as you delve further into oblivion to uncover the truth behind a mystifying family tragedy. But beware, a demon possesses your soul, and you must answer to its whims.
Get ready to explore memories of the dead through a chilling narrative interwoven with exhilarating combat and mind-bending puzzle design. The arcane realms of life and death in the universe of Limbo await, but be warned, this case can easily consume you, leaving behind a haunting and nightmarish comatose in its wake. Will you solve the case or remain stuck in Limbo forever?
Horror fans rejoice! In advance of the global release of Layers of Fear (2023) this coming June, Bloober Team and Anshar Studios are thrilled to share new gameplay footage showcasing the game’s performance on Unreal Engine 5, including brand-new mechanics and stunning visual enhancements. Layers of Fear (2023) will be one of the first titles ever released on Unreal Engine 5, and was built from the ground-up to maximize all of the engine’s performance capabilities, creating a holistic, immersive horror experience with unparalleled technical specifications. Check out the new gameplay demonstration below!
Layers of Fear (2023) supports Ray Tracing, HDR and 4K resolution, increasing visual accuracy, realism, the quality of in-game reflections and overall graphical fidelity. As well, the game utilizes Lumen global illumination to achieve superbly dynamic lighting, Niagara visual effects to create particle effects in real time and Action System Controls to improve the development process and optimization of all gameplay mechanics.
In an accompanying statement, Anshar Studios Lead Programmer Tomasz Bilnicki, said that “Creating games with Unreal Engine 5 is a great opportunity for the whole team, as it means our game development process can skyrocket in quality. It has an incredible power when it comes to the implementation of dynamic lighting, shadows, and potentially beautiful worlds for players to explore.” He added, “We hope that—thanks to the engine—we’ll provide players with the unique, immersive, visually stunning and atmospheric experience in graphical fidelity.”
Layers of Fear (2023) presents a unified vision of horror reimagined, and will be the ultimate experience for both returning fans and newcomers to the franchise. Featuring the original Layers of Fear, Layers of Fear 2, as well as all DLC’s (including a new chapter entitled “The Final Note” that provides an alternate perspective on the first game’s storyline), the game will also introduce the never-before-told story of The Writer, a harrowing tale that ties each entry in the series together. Layers of Fear (2023) will launch on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S consoles in June of 2023.
Layers of Fear (2023) introduces new core gameplay mechanics that elevate and expand the player’s experience. One such improvement is the addition of the lantern, a useful tool that will prove essential in confronting the fears that lurk within the game’s story. The music of the game has also been updated, as Arek Reikowski, the two-time nominee in the Best Soundtrack category of the Hollywood Music in Media Awards, and winner of the Digital Dragons Best Soundtrack award for The Medium, has composed a hypnotic score that adds an extra layer of tension to the game. His hauntingly beautiful compositions—paired with the enhanced visual fidelity made possible by Unreal—will leave players sitting on the edge of their seats with chills shooting down their spines. 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
Paradox Interactive, a developer and publisher who rules the galaxy with pizzazz, today announced Galactic Paragons, the latest expansion coming to sci-fi grand strategy game Stellaris. Stellaris: Galactic Paragons introduces deeper character and story progression, allowing players to customize, fine-tune, and improve their leaders. Galactic Paragons takes flight on May 9, 2023; eager players can wishlist the expansion on Steam today.
The galactic council is vast and full of personality! Galactic Paragons expands the Council mechanic, allowing leaders you command to amplify your empire’s vision, adds additional civics, and much more. An empire is only as strong as its weakest link, so invest and strengthen your leaders to guide the future in ways the galaxy has never seen before.
“There are endless stories to tell in the Stellaris universe. Breathing life into the stories of the leaders in the Galactic Council and your empires is a perfect showcase of the team’s commitment to expanding the ways our players can explore a vast and wondrous galaxy,” said Stephen Muray, Game Director for Stellaris. “Our players push us to bring Stellaris to new heights, and we’ll be exploring the galaxy alongside them for years to come.”
Features of Galactic Paragons include*:
Unique Council Roles: Specialized roles and benefits are included in Galactic Paragons to expand upon the new Council Mechanics in Stellaris! Find dozens of unique council roles based on your civics and government types, and unlock additional positions as your empire evolves.
New Dynamic Leaders: Recruit, improve, and follow the leaders of your empire through the ages! You may shape them by picking their traits, selecting their veteran class, and guide them towards their destiny, up until they retire – or perish!
Meet Galactic Heroes: Attract paragons of renown to your council: unique leaders with their own art, events, and stories may join your empire and bring their own benefits to your government. Or, discover four Legendary Paragons with intricate event chains and unique mechanics!
New Traditions, Civics, And More:
A new “Under One Rule” Origin that tells the tale of the leader who founded your empire
Eight new Civics focused on leadership, from immortalizing the personalities of leaders past in digital archives to heavily optimized council selection via corporate charter
12 new Veteran Classes
Hundreds of new Leader Traits
Two new Tradition Trees, giving players new edicts and improved leaders
New ships, art, and story content
The 3.8 Gemini update also includes a tremendous number of Quality of Life updates for Stellaris players. Alongside Galactic Paragons, two multiplayer game modes are now available in open beta: Cooperative PvE and Competitive PvP.
Cooperative PvE allows players to join together as a single empire to take on enemy empires. This presents a great opportunity for players to teach their friends how to play the game or divide the responsibilities of empire management for a more relaxed gaming experience.
Cooperative PvP allows groups of players to join opposing empires to fight against each other. Splitting up duties may reduce barriers to entry of competitive multiplayer by being less overwhelming. For more competitive players, empires can also be locked and require a password.
The sixth content update is now available for Farming Simulator 22: Featuring six new machines by renowned manufacturers Fendt and Massey Ferguson, publisher and developer GIANTS Software extends the fleet of Farming Simulator 22 free of charge. Patch 1.9.1, including the free content update, is now available to download on PC and consoles. To accompany the new arrivals, an update #6 trailer shows off the machines.
New Tractors & Baling Equipment
After the recent release of the Göweil Pack, introducing a variety of machines and features in regard to pressing and baling more resources than ever, now the sixth content update adds some variety in the baling section for everyone. Included are multiple bale presses from Fendt and Massey Ferguson. With the Fendt Rotana 160 V Combi and Fendt Squadra 1290 N UD, two modern and innovative round and square bale presses are added to the virtual dealership.
Massey Ferguson does not only bring new baling equipment, but two powerful and reliable tractors to operate them with, too: The Massey Ferguson MF 6S and MF 7S Series come in handy to operate the MF RB 4160V Protec round bale press and the MF 2370 Ultra HD, one of the most powerful presses to produce square bales.
More and More Content for Farming Simulator 22
With patch 1.9.1 and this sixth content update, GIANTS Software continues to expand the Farming Simulator 22 experience. A Year 2 Season Pass is available, which includes four packs and an expansion – fans save up to 30% compared to getting the content separately.
GIANTS Software will also continue to release free content updates and user-generated content on the official ModHub, where currently more than 4,000 officially tested mods are available for Farming Simulator 22. Over the course of the series and multiple platforms, a massive amount of 2.5 billion mods have been downloaded via the official ModHub already.
Farming Simulator 22 is available for PC, Mac, PlayStation®5 (PS5™), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
Gameloft, a leader in the development and publishing of games, and HarperCollins Productions, today announced the release of free DLC for the PC and Switch versions of their game The Oregon Trail™.
Previously exclusively available for its Apple Arcade version, the free DLC for The Oregon Trail for PC and Switch adds a plethora of new stories and experiences for players to explore including:
Thirteen new stories exploring more fearsome critters and animals on the trail that were both unusual and amusing. These stories became an oral tradition popular amongst loggers and mountain men in the 19th and early 20th centuries often considered the precursors to modern day cryptids.
A select Native American story told by Sarah Winnemucca about the legend of “The People Eaters,” a cannibalistic, fearsome red-headed tribe who fought against the Numa people.
A new story focused on the Horse Creek Treaty, where players help the Lenape family travel to Fort Laramie to help act as interpreters between the Crow and the United States. This new story also adds to the game two new characters – Thomas Fitzpatrick and Mato Oyuhu.
A new story exploring the Chisholm Trail Journey. Established in 1867 by Jesse Chisholm and Black Beaver, players will draft and direct a chuck wagon party and travel alongside several cowboys as they work to herd a large group of cattle from San Antonio to Abilene. This story takes place over a two-leg journey and includes ten new locations.
In addition to these new stories, The Oregon Trail™ on PC and Nintendo Switch includes all five previous content updates, more accessibility options, events, and visual filters to see the game in a whole new way!
Relic Entertainment™, Inc. and SEGA® Europe Limited are proud to reveal a brand new trailer for Company of Heroes™ 3 Console Edition, showcasing the game’s key features through exciting new gameplay. Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition is coming to PlayStation® 5 and Xbox® Series X|S on May 30th ,and eager fans can pre-purchase a digital copy of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition directly via the Xbox and PlayStation storefronts.
The trailer provides an overview of Company of Heroes 3’s key features such as Full Tactical Pause, which is a particularly effective tool for console players. Full Tactical Pause allows them to pause the action, read the situation, queue their commands and unleash devastating precision plays. Console players will also enjoy the change of pace seen in the Dynamic Campaign set in Italy, where the turn-based gameplay allows players to take their time, plot their moves and forge their path to victory.
Company of Heroes’ renowned boots-on-the-ground storytelling will bring players to the Mediterranean Theatre of war where they can experience two different Campaigns, unlock authentic new tactics, four distinct factions, and a wealth of untold stories from World War II. Company of Heroes 3 on consoles offers players a custom UI, full gamepad support, and special features that allow them to play at their own pace. The user interface has been adapted for gamepads to ensure a fun and immersive experience for all.
Players that pre-order a physical or digital copy of Company of Heroes 3 Console Edition will receive some awesome bonus items at launch. The Digital Premium Edition comes with the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack, containing cosmetics based on the first elite commando units of World War II, and Expansion 1 which is due to launch on the Console Edition in 2024. The Physical Launch Edition includes the Devil’s Brigade DLC Pack and embroidered patch, Metal Case, Collector’s Book, and a double-sided map.
For more information about CoH3, head over to www.companyofheroes.com, where players can also pre-order a physical copy for CoH3 Console Edition. You can follow the game on YouTube, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
