Techland today announces a partnership with NVIDIA to integrate NVIDIA technology like real-time ray tracing and DLSS into Dying Light 2 Stay Human.
Cooperation with NVIDIA helped bring to life the revolutionary open world of 2015’s Dying Light with effects such as enhanced Ambient Occlusion, Depth of Field and Shadows. Now, thanks to the latest NVIDIA solutions, Dying Light 2 Stay Human will see the implementation of advanced real-time ray tracing in C-Engine (Techland’s proprietary game engine).
Dying Light 2 will be the first game from Techland to support ray tracing, with effects including physically correct shadows (taking into account the angular width of the sun in the sky), vastly improved ambient occlusion and DLSS rendering.
“Our partnership with NVIDIA has helped us create an immersive, visceral experience for Dying Light 2 players,” said Tomasz Szałkowski, Rendering Director, Techland. “Ray tracing enhances the realism of our unforgiving, infected world while NVIDIA DLSS provides a performance boost without sacrificing image quality.”
For more on Dying Light 2: Stay Human’s GeForce RTX enhancements, stay locked to GeForce.com in the months to come.
Following its successful launch on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC, Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 (SGWC2) now takes PlayStation 5 players deep behind enemy lines with the most immersive version of the highly-challenging modern warfare shooter, yet. To celebrate the launch, CI Games today released the following new and very much explosive trailer:
Released today, the PS5 “Elite Edition” offers eye-opening 4K resolution alongside updated visuals and textures, further improving what was already the best-looking entry to the series. DualSense Adaptive Triggers means each weapon feels unique, providing greater control over those all important 1000m+ extreme-range sniper shots, while Haptic Feedback ensures players feel every bullet like never before. As for those untimely deaths, lightning-fast SSD loading times will deliver persistent assassins straight back into the action faster than ever.
From publisher CI Games, the PS5 edition also includes a free copy of the “Crossbow Carnage” DLC weapons pack, giving players access to the fan-favourite arbalest, in addition to a host of equally high-power weaponry. It also includes the title’s recently-released major expansion, “Butcher’s Banquet.” Taking players to an all-new, vast desert-like area, complete with luscious oases, dramatic waterfalls, and mysterious temples, players must put a stop to the latest threat to jeapordise Kuamar.
The PS5 SGWC2 Elite Edition Features:
· Upgraded visuals and textures
· Choice between Visual Mode (4K, 30 FPS) or Performance Mode (2K, 60FPS)
Set in a lawless region of Kuamar, SGWC2 follows contract sniper assassin, Raven, as he takes on a series of treacherous assassination missions to overthrow a ruthless dictatorship. The game features expansion sandbox maps, a variety of missions that can be approached in a number of ways, a wide range realistic weapons and gadgets, unlockable skills and equipment, and, of course, the flagship feature: a highly-realistic sniping experience.
SGWC2 is out now on PS5 in both physical and digital formats priced at £34.99/€39.99/$39.99 USD, and is also available on PS4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One and PC.
With gamescom and the one-year anniversary of Wasteland 3 right around the corner, inXile entertainment and Prime Matter are proud to announce the second and final DLC expansion for Wasteland 3 – Cult of the Holy Detonation – and the release of the “Colorado Collection” bundle, are both launching digitally on October 5, 2021.
About the Cult of the Holy Detonation expansion:
A nuclear detonation stuck in time, a holy war between mutant cults, and the Desert Rangers stuck right in the middle.
Deep within the Cheyenne Mountain military complex, mutant cults worship an ancient deity they call the Holy Detonation—a nuclear explosion held in stasis. Whether god, science experiment, or an accidental miracle, the Holy Detonation’s energy could power Colorado Springs for hundreds of years or level it in an instant. The warring cults have differing opinions on who should be allowed to honor their “god,” and you’re going to have to muscle your way to the altar. It’s one last mission for the Rangers in Colorado, and the outcome is certain to be explosive—one way or the other.
A teaser trailer giving players a first look into the new DLC was revealed during Microsoft’s gamescom 2021 Xbox Stream.
Cult of the Holy Detonation expands the Wasteland 3 experience with entry into the Cheyenne Mountain complex, crammed with new characters, enemies, challenging combat encounters, and powerful new weapons and armor. Your squad of Rangers will be tested like never before in objective-based encounters that put a creative spin on the already deeply tactical turn-based combat. As they face overwhelming odds the Rangers will need to shut down reactors, clear ventilation systems, and engage defensive countermeasures to stem an unending tide of dangerous mutants and machines within the dilapidated military bunker.
Wasteland 3: Cult of the Holy Detonation will be available for digital download on October 5th for PC, Xbox One and PS4, at an MSRP of $6.99. The Cult of the Holy Detonation content will also be available as a part of the Expansion Pass.
Xbox Game Pass members who want to purchase Cult of the Holy Detonation save 10 percent.
Details on the Wasteland 3: Colorado Collection:
The entire Wasteland 3 experience in one colossal collection. In addition to the award-winning tactical RPG Wasteland 3, the Colorado Collection includes both The Battle of Steeltown and Cult of the Holy Detonation expansions, as well as the Colorado Survival Gear bonus items.
The Colorado Collection includes:
Wasteland 3
The award-winning sequel in the Wasteland franchise brings the Desert Rangers to the frozen wastes of Colorado to deal with gangs, cults, and psychopathic clowns in an effort to bring stability to one more frontier of the wastes.
The Battle of Steeltown
The manufacturing complex of Steeltown has ground to a halt, stopping deliveries of machines and robots needed for Colorado’s war efforts. It’s up to the Rangers to get the gears turning again, by any means necessary.
Cult of the Holy Detonation
Venture into the Cheyenne Mountain complex to take possession of a power source that could make Colorado Springs into an electrified utopia, or a smoking crater. It’s up to the Rangers how they’ll handle this radioactive situation.
Colorado Survival Gear
Start your adventures with a snow-themed set of bonus gear that’ll make your arrival in Colorado a tad smoother.
Wasteland 3: Colorado Collection will be available for digital download on October 5th for PC, Xbox One and PS4, with an MSRP of $59.99.
Ravenscourt and Wild Forest Studio team up to release Night is Coming, the unique survival city-builder mashup, digitally on PC next year.
Ravenscourt and Wild Forest Studios today released a new gameplay trailer that sets the magical mood and gives players a glimpse into the horrors that await them once evening falls. Manage daytime hours wisely to supply settlers, satisfy their needs and desires, and set up defenses to survive the night.
Night is Coming is appearing at the digital Indie Arena Booth 21 during gamescom along with other titles from the Ravenscourt family. On a specially created landing page, players will be able to receive information about the game, see a few initial screenshots, and prepare for the terrors Night is Coming will unleash on its settlers.
1C Entertainment and Prime Matter are thrilled to announce that King’s Bounty II is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC. Prepare for the fights ahead with today’s Launch Trailer featuring the theme song Reborn, written by award-winning music composer & producer Raney Shockne and David Cordeiro, and featuring Vanessa Bryan.
Darkness descends over the world of Nostria. Conspiracies, sabotage, and necromancy are overshadowing the country. Counties are demanding independence, bandits prowl the roads, and rumors about the overwhelming power of Blight emerge from a whisper in the dark. The old King Claudius was poisoned and cannot lead the kingdom, and so his son, Prince Adrian, must now unite the struggling lands while his power and faith fall under attack. But maybe a saviour – the kingdom’s last hope – is already here, to fight back and finally restore peace and order in Nostria?
King’s Bounty II is available now on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC.
Cold Iron Studios and 20th Century Games, are proud to announce that Aliens: Fireteam Elite, the new cooperative third-person survival shooter set within the Alien universe, is now available for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4 and Steam™.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite drops your fireteam of hardened marines into a desperate fight to contain the evolving Xenomorph threat. With over 20 enemy types, players must face off against waves of terrifying Xenomorph and Weyland-Yutani Synthetic foes alongside two players or AI teammates, as they desperately fight through four unique campaigns that introduce new storylines to the Alien universe.
The game allows players to customize their own Colonial Marine, choosing from an extensive variety of classes, weapons, gear, and perks, battling overwhelming odds in this heart-pounding survival shooter experience.
“It’s been an unbelievable journey bringing the Alien universe to life, and we can’t wait for players to create a fireteam and experience the game,” said Craig Zinkievich, Head of Cold Iron Studios. “Whether you’re a fan of the universe, a veteran survival shooter, or a co-op gaming enthusiast, be prepared for a fight like no other.”
You can watch the launch trailer for Aliens: Fireteam Elite here.
The development team at Cold Iron Studios today also unleashed post-launch content, adding Horde Mode and graphics optimizations with the Day One patch. On September 8, the studio is launching Season One, with a new character class, “Phalanx,” along with new weapons and new rewards for players.
“We’re delighted that players can now commence their mission to LV-895 and discover the secrets and horrors that await their arrival,” said Sean Shoptaw, Senior Vice President, Walt Disney Games. “Cold Iron Studios has created an incredible Alien experience, which captures the thrill of seeing a rag-tag squad of hardened colonial marines face an overwhelming Xenomorph threat.”
Aliens: Fireteam Elite retails for $39.99. A Deluxe Edition is also available for $69.99. This edition includes the Endeavor Pass and the Endeavor Veteran Pack. The Endeavor Pass contains Seasons 1-4 of cosmetic DLC — including class kit skins, weapon colors, head accessories and more — that will be released alongside free major gameplay updates! The Endeavor Veteran Pack will contain over 20 cosmetic items, including armor kit skins, emotes, weapon colors and decals. The Endeavor Pass and Endeavor Veteran Pack will also be available for purchase separately.
Aliens: Fireteam Elite is rated M for Mature by the ESRB.
Additional information can be found on Facebook, Twitter, Discord, YouTube, or the official website at Aliens: Fireteam Elite.
In the action-packed “Next Level Action” featurette, cast members Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Michelle Yeoh and Fala Chen, and producer Kevin Feige, director Destin Daniel Cretton and fight coordinator Andy Cheng offer an upfront look at the jaw-dropping action in Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings.” Showcasing a combination of Marvel Studios’ signature action style and the mastery of martial artists from around the world, “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is poised to explode on screen with never-seen-before action and spectacle.
Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” opens in theaters on Friday, September 3.
Marvel Studios’ “Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” stars Simu Liu as Shang-Chi, who must confront the past he thought he left behind when he is drawn into the web of the mysterious Ten Rings organization. The film also stars Awkwafina as Shang-Chi’s friend Katy, with Michelle Yeoh as Ying Nan, and Tony Leung as Xu Wenwu, Shang-Chi’s father; as well as Meng’er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Munteanu, Benedict Wong, Yuen Wah, Ronny Chieng, Zach Cherry, and Dallas Liu.
“Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings” is directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and produced by Kevin Feige and Jonathan Schwartz, with Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso and Charles Newirth serving as executive producers. Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton & Andrew Lanham wrote the screenplay and the screen story is by Dave Callaham & Destin Daniel Cretton.
Today, we are excited to release the latest DLC for The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame, available now for all PC/MAC and Stadia players. The new DLC will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on September 8.
The dust has settled from the events of The Elder Scrolls Online: Blackwood, yet schemes of Mehrunes Dagon persist in its aftermath. With his dominance growing stronger, The Elder Scrolls Online: Waking Flame DLC will deliver two new four-player dungeons: The Dread Cellar and Red Petal Bastion.
All 19 million ESO players to date can look forward to Update 31, a base-game patch that will include a bevvy of bug fixes and performance enhancements, plus new houses, furnishings, and houseguests available in the in-game Crown Store. Here are some key improvements coming to the console update when it arrives on Sept. 8:
Dynamic resolution scaling enabled for Performance Mode on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, scaling resolution on Xbox Series X and PS5 between 1080p-2160p and on Xbox Series S between 1080p-1440p
For all consoles except for the base PS4 and base Xbox One, a new HDR mode known as “Default” arrives in the Waking Flame DLC, a brand-new setting to keep the intended look of the game’s original artwork while taking advantage of the increased range. For players who prefer the way ESO looks in HDR right now, that mode will remain an option under the name “Vibrant”
For PC Players, the console render multithreading setting that debuted with Console Enhanced in June will arrive on PC through a new opt-in beta setting, a feature intended to increase frame rates
As part of our Gates of Oblivion year-long storyline, the Blackwood Chapter tasks players with exposing the daedric plots and tyrannical schemes consuming the region. Discover the connection of these plots to the Prince of Destruction and his dreadful plans for Tamriel. Available now, Blackwood is a standalone story, its events further the overall Gates of Oblivion narrative that will conclude later in 2021.
Players can purchase the Waking Flame game pack through the in-game Crown Store and is included for all who subscribe to ESO Plus. The new DLC is available now on PC/MAC and Stadia, and will launch on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 5, and PlayStation 4 on September 8. For full patch notes on Update 30, remember to keep an eye on our official forums.
During WWE’s SummerSlam 2021 broadcast on August 21, 2K and Visual Concepts revealed WWE® 2K22 is currently scheduled for release in March 2022, capitalizing on the momentum of the “Road to WrestleMania,” when WWE fandom is at a fever pitch.
The reveal was made with an electrifying video package of WWE 2K22 gameplay featuring WWE Superstar Rey Mysterio, as well as a first glance at Roman Reigns, Goldberg, Bayley, Bobby Lashley, Drew McIntyre, The Miz, Sheamus, Shinsuke Nakamura, Rhea Ripley, Finn Bálor, Ricochet and Kane. A screenshot of WWE Superstar Edge was also shared, showing off incredible detail in his entrance attire, pyrotechnics, and stage lighting.
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WWE 2K22 promises new controls, incredible graphics, and a redesigned engine for the most impressive WWE 2K experience to date. As part of the game’s development process, 85% of the in-game roster has taken part in facial scanning for ultra-realistic and updated character models, and more than 3,400 new animations have been captured. More details will be revealed in January 2022.
For more information on WWE 2K22, visit the game’s official website, become a fan on Facebook, follow the game on Twitter and Instagram using the hashtag #WWE2K22 or subscribe on YouTube.
Visual Concepts is a 2K studio. 2K is a wholly owned publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
One-man indie studio Driehaus (aka Johannes Gäbler) announced today that Festival Tycoon, his upcoming festival builder-sim, will be released in Q3 year on Steam Early Access.
Book bands, sign deals, fix toilets, and design the venue of a lifetime – no job is too big (or too gross) for a manager on the rise. Festival Tycoon challenges players to create, design, and manage their own music festival empire, growing from a backyard bonanza to an unmissable, Coachella-level event.
A fusion of builder, management and RTS, Festival Tycoon is all about hosting the wildest festival the world has ever seen in adorable, colourful voxels.
Features:
Design the optimal festival layout: Place tents, VIP bungalows, glamorous stages, portaloos, festival decorations and more!
Book talent and arrange a stellar line-up: Put your bargaining skills and musical taste to the test by hiring a range of bands across the likes of folk, rock and techno.
Attract sponsors and sell tickets: Appease sponsors like banks, record labels and drink companies for grants.
Keep the crowds happy: Be wary of your attendees’ satisfaction, as unhappy punters are quick to take to social media and ruin your reputation!
React to events to ensure the smooth running of your festival. Despatch first aiders and security to deal with common festival occurrences, fix the beer vans, replenish the food supplies and keep the trash from piling up.
Grow your festival empire and react to world events including band breakups, record breaking album releases, sponsorship spats and more.
Plus many more unannounced features planned for Early Access
