Telltale, the leading narrative game development studio and publisher, today revealed Archangel, a bonus episode for The Expanse: A Telltale Series.
The bonus episode stars Shohreh Aghdashloo, reprising her role as Chrisjen Avasarala, Secretary-General of the United Nations in The Expanse. Archangel is a completely different take on The Expanse: A Telltale Series, where players will experience a fateful day in the life of Chrisjen Avasarala by managing conflicts across the solar system and battling wits with rival politicians, all while navigating family drama on a day that will change her life forever.
Archangel launches this Fall and is included in The Deluxe Edition or purchaseable separately.
Additionally, the fifth and final behind-the-scenes video, ‘Building The Belt’ has been released. The video series is designed to give fans of both Telltale and The Expanse unprecedented access to the game’s development. The other videos feature discussions about how the narrative for The Expanse: A Telltale Series was designed, how the game fits into the broader Expanse canon, and conversations with some of the Lead developers on the project.
Telltale, the leading narrative game development studio and publisher, recently announced that Episode 1 of The Expanse: A Telltale Series would be launching on July 27, 2023. The following four episodes will be releasing every two weeks, allowing players to experience the exciting universe of The Expanse like never before.
Pre-orders for both the Standard ($39.99) and Deluxe Editions ($44.99) are live now. Players who pre-order will receive 24-hour early access*, while players who purchase the Deluxe edition will also receive the Archangel bonus episode.
The first new IP announced by Telltale since the company re-formed in 2019, The Expanse: A Telltale Series is set prior to the events of Alcon Television Group’s critically acclaimed and award-winning television series which streams on Amazon Prime Video. Players take on the role of Camina Drummer (played by actress Cara Gee in both the game and TV series), the XO of a scavenger crew on the hunt for a mysterious treasure on the edges of The Belt. As Drummer, players must deal with a mix of powerful personalities, square off against a bloody mutiny, explore locations beyond The Belt and, most of all, make tough decisions that will decide the fate of The Artemis crew. Scour shipwrecks, use mag boots to walk on walls and ceilings, and utilize Zero-G thrusters to float through sections of ships and the open expanse of space in the largest and most immersive exploration of any Telltale game to date.
HOOK, the indie label of global video game publisher Digital Bros, and Polish developer Duality Games are thrilled to announce that Unholy, the highly anticipated first-person psychological horror experience is available today for PC via Steam for £24.99/€29.99/$29.99 with a limited time 20% discount. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions will follow later.
Unholy takes players on a terrifying journey and uncovers the horrors facing the protagonist Dorothea, as she traverses two parallel worlds in her search to uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her son. Unholy follows the disappearance of a young child from a run-down, unwelcoming post-soviet town. Using exploration, puzzle solving and intriguing combat mechanics, players will traverse between reality and a twisted Unholy world to unveil the terrifying truth.
Squanch Games is excited to announce that its smash hit High On Life is now available on the PlayStation Store. The comedic sci-fi shooter, previously available on Xbox consoles and PC, is priced at $59.99.
“The fans have spoken. And spoken. And spoken,” says Mike Fridley, Squanch’s Studio Director. “We’ve been thrilled with High On Life’s reception since it launched in December. Our PlayStation fans have been slightly less thrilled, which is why we’re so excited to share that it’s coming their way very soon. Like now soon! Thank you for your patience!”
High On Life follows the misadventures of an unmotivated high-school graduate who becomes Earth’s last hope following an alien invasion. These alien creeps have been scouring the galaxy fiending for their next great high, and humans provide an exceptional buzz. Naturally, the only course of action is to become a bounty hunter, track down the key members of the alien cartel, and end their intoxicating aspirations. Also, your guns talk and they’re funny.
Squanch recently announced their first DLC update, High On Knife, which introduces a brand-new talking gun character, Harper, voiced by Sarah Sherman (Saturday Night Live) and a goopy new boss named Mux who’s voiced by Gabourey Sidibe (Precious, American Horror Story). High On Knife will be launching on PlayStation this fall when it’s also available for PC and Xbox consoles.
High On Life, is available on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store; Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One consoles; and with Xbox Game Pass on console, PC, and cloud, has surpassed more than 7.5 million unique players worldwide since its launch in mid-December. High On Life was the top seller on Steam during launch week, the biggest Xbox Game Pass release of 2022, the biggest 3rd party launch in Game Pass history, and the biggest single-player game launch on Game Pass ever. It’s out now on PlayStation 4/5, in case you skipped to the end.
On August 15th, Cauldron Films unleashes the worldwide UHD debut of Lucio Fulci’s Italian horror classic City of the Living Dead in 4K, fully restored with a brand-new Dolby Vision™ color grade, exclusively commissioned by Cauldron Films. The 3-disc set includes the 4K UHD Feature, a Blu-ray Feature and a Blu-ray Extras Disc double-sided Blu-ray wrap with artwork by Matthew Therrien.
The death of a priest causes a chain reaction that begins The End of Days. The only hope lies in a jaded reporter (Christopher George) and the psychic (Catriona MacColl) he saved from being buried alive. The two set off for Dunwich, New England to shut the gates of hell before it’s too late and the undead rule the Earth. This horror classic features Special FX work by Gino De Rossi of Zombie and Cannibal Ferox infamy, a score by Fabio Frizzi, and a screenplay co-written by Dardano Sacchetti (Rat Man, Demons).
Special features include:
• A new audio commentary with film historian Samm Deighan
• Archival audio commentaries with film historians Troy Howarth and Nathaniel Thompson
• Archival audio commentary with actress Catriona MacColl moderated by Jay Slater
• Archival audio commentary with actor Giovanni Lombardo Radice
moderated by Calum Waddell
• Zombie Kings: Interview with Massimo Antonello Geleng
• Requiem for Bob: Interview with Giovanni Lombardo Radice
• On Stage: Q&A with Venantino Venantini & Ruggero Deodato
• Catriona MacColl Q&A
• Fabio Frizzi Q&A
• The Meat Munching Movies of Gino De Rossi
• Carlo of the Living Dead, an archival interview with actor Carlo De Mejo
• A Trip Through Bonaventure Cemetery
• Catriona MacColl video intro from 2001
• Image Gallery
• Plus more archival extras and other surprises!
• Double-sided Blu-ray wrap with artwork by Matthew Therrien
• Optional English SDH subtitles
• Seamless branching – watch in English Language w/ English credit sequences and watch Italian language w/ Italian credit sequences.
• UHD (feature film) 4K (2160p) presentation with Dolby Vision™ HDR (HDR 10 compatible)
• Blu-ray (feature film) 1080p presentation
Absolutely Games and Team17 Digital today shared the first gameplay video for Classified: France ’44, which launches later this autumn.
The video outlines the ambitious gameplay mechanics that evolve the turn-based tactics genre. These include the game’s unique morale system that means every shot counts; stealth and ambush gameplay to thin down overwhelming enemy forces; a flexible overwatch system that enables players to pick out attacking targets; and real-world fix-and-flank tactics to outmanoeuvre and destroy the enemy.
Classified France ’44 is inspired by the untold story of the Jedburghs: a group of heroic Allied special forces, dropped into occupied France to sow chaos behind enemy lines in the run-up to D-Day. During the game’s extensive campaign and using its RPG system, players will build a team of hardened soldiers and selfless French Resistance freedom fighters in the weeks ahead of the decisive Normandy landings; decide which missions to pursue, which regions to liberate, and ultimately shape the outcome of D-Day.
Classified: France ’44 Key Features
Realistic Tactics: Enemy engagements replicate real-world military tactics. Use stealth to ambush your opponents, pin them in place with suppressing fire, then when their morale is broken, flank them to finish the job.
Discover an untold story: Lead a campaign based on the heroic exploits of the Allied special forces ahead of the Normandy landings. Unite with the French Resistance, growing a unique and memorable team with their own skills, politics, and personalities.
Define D-Day: In the game’s branching and highly replayable campaign, form an elite team, liaise with disparate political factions, face challenging dilemmas, liberate key regions of France, and ultimately, raise a Resistance force that will make or break the D-Day landings.
Fight on: Classified: France ’44 is built on the Classified System, and will include a mission editor for the PC community to craft and share their own creations, using the very same tools that the game itself was built in. Upcoming DLCs develop this further, with new enemies, campaigns, and more!
ROCCAT, the award-winning PC peripherals brand from best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR), today announced the new Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are now available.
ROCCAT’s first-ever wireless gaming keyboard, the Vulcan II Mini Air packs performance, durability, and functionality into a wireless mini 65% form factor. The compact footprint allows for more desktop space while TITAN II Optical Switches deliver ultra-fast response rates. PC gamers can connect the Mini Air to their favorite devices using ROCCAT’s 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless or via three unique Bluetooth channels. Plus, the Mini Air’s built-in proximity sensors detect when gamers are away from their keyboard and works in conjunction with ROCCAT’s Swarm software to maximize battery life. Gaming publication MP1st.com reviewed the Vulcan II Mini Air and gave it a perfect 10/10 score, and called it, “The perfect mini keyboard that anyone could dream of.”
For full-sized keyboards, there’s a new mechanical masterpiece in town – the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard. Successor to ROCCAT’s multi-award-winning and best-selling Vulcan 120 series keyboards, the Vulcan II is the first in the esteemed family to debut the brand’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches. ROCCAT’s TITAN II Mechanical Switches have an optimized transparent housing for improved RGB lighting, are pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, and have a durable lifespan up to 80 million keystrokes. Gaming publication COGconnected gave the Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard a 94/100 review score, calling it, “An excellent option for PC gamers looking for a reliable yet affordable gaming keyboard.”
Both new Vulcans retain the series’ signature sleek, low-profile ID, premium aluminum top plate, and beautiful AIMO RGB lighting powered by ROCCAT’s Swarm software. They also include key features like ROCCAT’s Easy-Shift[+]™ button duplicator technology, full NKRO (n-key rollover), and anti-ghosting technology to ensure every keystroke and combination of key presses register as intended.
The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard are available now at www.roccat.com and participating retailers in select territories. The wireless Vulcan II Mini Air has a $179.99 (€179.99) MSRP, while the wired full-size Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is available for $149.99 (€159.99) MSRP.
The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II Mechanical Keyboard join their Vulcan II Max and Vulcan II Mini siblings, both of which have received high praise from fans and reviewers alike. Noted as one of the most beautiful gaming keyboards on the market, IGN added the Vulcan II Max to its best gaming keyboards list (Best Mechanical Gaming Keyboard), as did Tom’s Hardware (Best Looking Gaming Keyboard), PCMag (Best RGB Gaming Keyboard), and CGMagOnline (Best Keyboard 2023). RTINGS noted, “The ROCCAT Vulcan II [Max & Mini] keyboards are outstanding for gaming,” while TechRadar gave the Mini a 4.5/5 review score. Additionally, consumer reviews on Best Buy show a 5/5 rating, along with a 4.7/5 rating on Amazon.
“The Vulcan II Mini Air and Vulcan II are exciting new additions to our PC accessory range as both introduce innovations not previously found on a ROCCAT keyboard,” said Cris Keirn, Interim CEO & SVP of Global Sales, Turtle Beach Corporation. “The Vulcan II Mini Air is our very first wireless keyboard and the Vulcan II debuts the new TITAN II Mechanical Switches. Combined with a host of other fan-favorite Vulcan keyboard features, these new Vulcan’s deliver the performance and flexibility today’s PC gamers want, making them an essential part of a cutting-edge PC desktop setup.”
Vulcan II Mini Air
The Vulcan II Mini Air is the wireless version of the acclaimed Vulcan II Mini. With the Mini Air, PC gamers can enjoy wireless freedom using ROCCAT’s gaming grade 2.4GHz Stellar Wireless, or seamlessly swap between three unique Bluetooth devices. The Mini Air’s unique proximity sensors detect when players are AFK and automatically adjusts RGB lighting to maximize battery life. The Vulcan II Mini Air is outfitted with ROCCAT’s Red/Linear TITAN II Optical Switches which are perfect for competitive games that demand speed, precision, and rapid keystrokes. The switches are third-party keycap compatible, come pre-lubricated for ultra-smooth actuation, have transparent housings for brighter RGB lighting, and offer a durable 150 million keystroke lifespan. Plus, the Mini Air’s 29 multi-function Smart Keys feature dual LEDs that allow gamers to better visualize when secondary functions are active. The Smart Keys combine with ROCCAT’s EasyShift[+] technology for added functionality, allowing the Vulcan II Mini Air to retain the same functionality as its full-sized counterparts.
The Vulcan II Mini Air can save up to five profiles of custom RGB lighting, key reassignment and more directly to its 4MB onboard memory, providing convenient portability. The Vulcan II Mini Air’s anodized aluminum backplate ensures structural integrity and sets the stage for ROCCAT’s AIMO RGB lighting technology, which produces vibrant displays right out of the box and syncs with other AIMO-enabled products. The Vulcan II Mini Air has double the RGB lighting refresh rate of standard gaming keyboards, with smooth and vibrant effects that create a truly immersive desktop lighting experience. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mini Air comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.
Vulcan II
ROCCAT’s new Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard is the first to debut the brand’s redesigned TITAN II Mechanical Switches and offers two options. TITAN II Red/Linear switches have a smooth actuation with minimal resistance making them ideal for competitive gaming, while TITAN II Brown/Tactile switches have a gentle bump mid-press for those who appreciate light feedback. The Vulcan II keys are compatible with many third-party cross-shaped mount keycaps so PC gamers can further personalize the look of their keyboard. ROCCAT’s Swarm software and AIMO lighting lets gamers further customize their setup to enjoy a vivid and immersive RGB lighting experience with 16.8 million color options. The Vulcan II can also sync with other AIMO-enabled ROCCAT PC peripherals to create a stunning desktop PC gaming station.
Providing additional comfort and support during long gaming sessions, the Vulcan II comes with a detachable cushioned wrist rest. Its anodized aluminum top plate reinforces the keyboard’s structural integrity, helps protect against wear and tear, and adds to the Vulcan II’s premium and stunning aesthetic. The Vulcan II also comes equipped with a full set of media keys and a push-to-mute volume knob, and 4MB onboard memory to save four profiles of custom lighting, key reassignment, and more. ROCCAT’s Vulcan II Mechanical Gaming Keyboard comes in Ash Black or Arctic White.
For more information on the latest ROCCAT PC gaming products and accessories, visit ROCCAT.com and be sure to follow ROCCAT on TikTok, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.
In celebration of the 40th Anniversary of the NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION series, KOEI TECMO America is proud to announce that NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, the 16th entry in Kou Shibusawa’s famed historical simulation franchise, is now available digitally for PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch, and PC Windows via Steam®.
In NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, players will experience the life of a daimyō, a powerful Japanese leader, in the troubled times of the Warring States Period, 16th century Japan. As the head of their own clan, players will have to make the best decisions in in key areas ranching from the economy, to diplomacy, and military might in hopes of eventually unifying the country.
As players progress and begin taking over larger pieces of the map, their tactics expand through the cooperation between daimyō and officer provinces. Here, a regent, who is the leader of a province, will propose Province War Tactics, with various scenarios playing out depending on the regent’s ability. Tactics include: joint offensives, with all troops marching towards the same target as the daimyō province; ranging attacks, where provinces attack multiple castles of the same enemy clan all at once; bolster, where troops in the rear send soldiers to the allied units in the frontline; and feint, where troops march near enemy borders, luring them out of their castles to create opportunities for an allied units’ attacks. With so many tactics to choose from, it’s key for players to choose their regents wisely in order to outmaneuver enemy forces!
One of the series’ most popular features, siege, also makes its comeback in NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, but in an entirely new form. For the first time in the series, sieges will take place on a single map with different types of terrain and totally different castles or castle towns, allowing players to enjoy dynamic sieges and a new level of strategy. When attacking, players will need to decide where to break through and which route to take while, when defending, they will need to decide where to deploy defensive equipment and how to intercept the attacking force.
In NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening, players can also build their inner circle by appointing officers to “council officials” which include two types of positions — “conservators” and “overseers”. A “conservator” is a role that can have influence on the whole clan and can only be assigned to someone higher than senior retainer or daimyō from vassal clans. An “overseer” is a role that can have influence on the clan’s policies. There are various overseer traits and they can range from proposing new policies to reducing the cost of issuing policies.
In addition, NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening will include various features that befit the 40th Anniversary of the series, including landmarks and achievements that will affect the strategy. Players will also enjoy a large variety of scenarios, events, policies, and more, as well as elements from the previous titles such as an editing function that will allows them to change officer status, background music and scenarios, or create new clans.
NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION: Awakening is available in both Standard and Digital Deluxe editions. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes the base game, Officer Artbook (Japanese version), NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION 40th Anniversary Commemorative Book (Japanese version), Complete Soundtrack, the exclusive scenario “Muskets Arrive”, and the NOBUNAGA’S AMBITION 40th Anniversary “Officer Face Graphics and Additional Traits” (six each). Anyone who purchases the game digitally until Aug. 2, 2023 will also receive the early purchase bonus scenario entitled “Battle of Tetorigawa”.
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Your reign is at hand! Skull Island: Rise of Kong arrives on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC via Steam later this year. Based on the rich history of Skull Island developed by creator Joe DeVito and based on Merian C. Cooper’s King Kong, this exhilarating third-person action-adventure game lets you become Kong on a journey of vengeance as you fight to claim your rightful place as King of Skull Island.
Take on an action-packed quest to avenge the death of Kong’s parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: the saurian terror Gaw. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover its secrets across a variety of treacherous environments, discovering the power coursing through its exotic flora and fauna. Conquer waves of primal beasts, defeat unique bosses, and rise above all who stand in Kong’s way to being King!
Key Features
Explore the Origins of the King: Start your journey as the orphaned Kong and experience his evolution to the King of Skull Island as you hunt for revenge against Gaw.
Unleash the Fury of Kong: Deal devastating combos to dominate Gaw’s ferocious minions, and unleash your rage to heighten the impact of your attacks. Send even the most gargantuan of enemies fleeing with your earth-shattering roar and brutal finishing attacks.
Ascend to New Heights: Gain new abilities through special events and intense boss fights to unlock Kong’s full potential.
Discover the Mythos of Skull Island: Explore mountainous terrain, jungles, swamps, skullite-filled caves and more to unearth collectibles, unlock new areas, and learn more about the mysterious history of this faraway land.
Skull Island: Rise of Kong is available to pre-order now for $39.99 at major retailers. A digital deluxe version of the game entitled the Colossal Edition will be coming up for pre-order soon at $49.99. This edition includes eight exclusive film grains featuring the ability to experience a red-tinted rage mode and the original look of the classic 1933 and 1970s-era King Kong films, the Kong style pack with eight different colors so you can choose your own Kong, a boss-rush mode allowing you to defeat all the titans of Skull Island, and a behind-the-scenes exclusive pack including looks at in-game artwork and the all-original orchestral soundtrack.
This game is developed by IguanaBee Studios and published by GameMill Entertainment.
The new story trailer for ARMORED CORE™ VI FIRES OF RUBICON™ shows players the exciting and dangerous world awaiting them. As the full CGI story trailer shows, the realities of turning a profit on Rubicon 3 are fraught with peril, especially when Handler Walter is involved. Watch as Walter’s Hounds execute their mission with ruthless tenacity, and get a glimpse of the events that will lead up to the beginning of ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON. So, pilot C4-621, are you ready to get to work on Rubcion? Find out what awaits in the new story trailer here:
ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON, the latest high-octane action game by FromSoftware, Inc. (ELDEN RING™, DARK SOULS™) and Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. releases globally on August 25. ARMORED CORE VI FIRES OF RUBICON is full of mech action, including fast-paced, omni-directional 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®, for more information, please visit armoredcore6.com
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. The game will be presented with both English and Japanese VO, with text localizations in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Neutral Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Polish, Russian, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, and Korean. Find out more about the game on the official website.
Paradox Interactive and Colossal Order published the latest gameplay feature deep dive for Cities: Skylines II and explored the city services available to players. Fresh city services join the classic ones available in the original Cities: Skylines, offering more nuanced mechanics to create a deeper realism in the city-builder. Different services and policies can also now be restricted to districts or applied to the whole city, allowing more detailed management by the player.
