HBO has released the first official teaser for its upcoming drama series, HOUSE OF THE DRAGON. The teaser was first unveiled as part of today’s HBO Max Europe launch event.
Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood,” the series, which is set 200 years before the events of “Game of Thrones,” tells the story of House Targaryen.
The teaser featured the first official footage from the highly anticipated series, which contained several previously announced cast members in addition to the following newly revealed cast:
Wil Johnson as Ser Vaemond Velaryon – Younger brother to Coryls Velaryon and commander in the Velaryon navy
John Macmillan as Ser Laenor Velaryon – Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen
Savannah Steyn as Lady Laena Velayron – Daughter of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen
Theo Nate as Ser Laenor Velaryon – Son of Corlys Velaryon and Rhaenys Targaryen
Co-Creator/Executive Producer, George R.R. Martin; Co-Creator/Co-Showrunner/ Executive Producer/Writer, Ryan Condal; Co-Showrunner/Director of pilot and additional episodes/Executive Producer, Miguel Sapochnik; Executive Producers, Vince Gerardis, Ron Schmid; Executive Producer/Writer, Sara Hess; Directors Clare Kilner, Geeta V. Patel; Director/Co-Executive Producer, Greg Yaitanes. Based on George R.R. Martin’s “Fire & Blood.”
Team17 and Black Matter have today unleashed the horrors of World War II on console with the launch of Hell Let Loose on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S. Available to PlayStation Plus members for free during October, Hell Let Loose is an online strategic squad shooter that brings a sobering and brutally authentic portrayal of front-line World War II warfare to the new current generation of console platforms for the very first time. In addition to crossplay between the console platforms, Hell Let Loose on Xbox Series X and PlayStation 4 runs in 4K resolution (1080p on Xbox Series S) and 60 frames per second across all consoles.
Hell Let Loose features relentless 50 vs. 50 gameplay set across 10 maps that authentically depict some of the most important and notorious battles on the Western Front of the war, including Utah and Omaha beaches, Carentan, and Foy. Fourteen roles are available to choose from, including sniper, tank crewman, and engineer, with each side’s strategy developed and managed by an overarching Commander via squad officers.
Hell Let Loose is available on Xbox Series X|S and for non-PlayStation Plus members for $39.99/ €39.99/£34.99, with a physical release on both platforms following on 2nd November for the same price. Also launching today for both Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 is the Iron Vanguard downloadable content, which provides additional cosmetic items including The “Hell on Wheels” jacket for US tank crew and “Rolled Sleeves” for All German roles for $4.99/€4.99/£3.99. This winter will see the introduction to console of the Eastern Front, a free update that includes the infamous battlefields of Kursk and Stalingrad, as well as Soviet forces.
Today’s console launch follows the game’s full release onto Steam in July; as part of today’s console release Hell Let Loose is available to buy on Steam at a 25% discount – reduced to $29.99/€29.99/£26.24 – until 11th October.
Hell Let Loose features:
The brutality of the War in Europe: Hell Let Loose portrays the battles of World War II’s Western Front across two distinct modes, Offensive and Warfare.
Authentic strategic gameplay: Each side is broken down into armour, infantry, and recon, led by officers with a direct line to an overall player-commander directing the flow of the game.
Unique metagame: Extended battles entrench participants in the tidal-like motion of the frontline that builds up Hell Let Loose’s real-time strategy inspired metagame.
Playing a Part: Fourteen roles are available for players to experience, from engineers and snipers, commanders and tank crewmen, medics and support; all play a part in the war effort.
Enhanced haptic feedback: Hell Let Loose on PlayStation 5 includes immersive DualSense haptic support per weapon; adaptive triggers support when driving or shooting, and DualSense Audio feedback via the controller’s speaker.
Sony Interactive Entertainment España (SIE España) and Voxel Labs announce that their game-based learning experience Probe: A Game Dev Experience is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and also has support for PlayStation VR as a digital-only title for $17.99 / €14,99. The game has been supported by PlayStation®Talents.
Crafting video games isn’t an easy task. Coding, designing, having art skills… not everybody was up to it — until now. Probe: A Game Dev Experience is a serious game about the art of video game development. Players will learn the fundamentals while they experience the ups and downs of the creative process: from the occasional hiccup in terms of production to detect and identify those mechanics that need to be polished thanks to software emulators that mimic those used in real-life environments.
Probe: A Game Dev Experience is a serious game designed to let players experience the creative process in the first person. They will have a behind-the-scenes look at the process that will help them understand how a production process works while they get familiar with everyday terms & concepts of the video games industry. Not everything will be a pleasant trip, as players will also have to solve problems by identifying them and outlining a correct strategy to solve them.
KEY FEATURES
Immerse yourself in the heart of the videogame industry in a truly interactive way. Get to know the world behind the world of video games, first-hand: from production to coding, designing and modeling the characters.
Identify and solve problems during the production phase as a real producer would do.
Experience the ups & downs of game development while using tools that mimic those that AAA studios feature in their video games.
CD PROJEKT RED today announced that Price of Power: Harvest of Sorrow — the latest expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — is now available. Players can download the expansion for free on PC, Apple M1 Macs, iOS, and Android.
Harvest of Sorrow is the third and final installment of the Price of Power expansion set, and introduces 26 new cards including four of differing rarities per faction and two neutrals. This plot for this expansion focuses on the Valley of Flowers, where summer is coming to an end, and with it the time of joy and carelessness. Merciless winds are blowing from the north, bringing fire and the echo of marching armies along with them, yet hope still remains in those who have managed to survive the slaughter
Kegs containing cards from this expansion — and all previous Price of Power expansions — are now available to buy in the GWENT in-game store. Until November 16th, 11:59 AM CET, players can still purchase the Price of Power Expansion Pass for 30% off, granting them all 117 cards from the entire expansion set, including Premium cards, 21 ornaments comprising 8 avatars, a game board, a cardback, the brand new Octavia Hale ‘Witchfinder’ leader skin, and the animated Pyre coin. Also available in the GWENT in-game store is the Harvest of Sorrow Combo Offer, which includes all Harvest of Sorrow Premium cards, as well as 6 avatars, and the Octavia Hale ‘Witchfinder’ leader skin.
GWENT: The Witcher Card Game is available for free on PC via GOG.COM and Steam, Apple M1 Macs running macOS, as well as on Android and iOS. For more information on GWENT, visit playgwent.com.
Developer and publisher Tripwire Interactive is starting Halloween celebrations early with today’s launch of the Killing Floor 2: Day of the Zed Halloween update. Out now for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC via Steam or the Epic Games Store, today’s free update for the first-person shooter, co-op action title brings a cornucopia of spooky new content for players to sink their teeth into, including the new Netherhold map, weekly game modes Wild West London and Abandon All Hope, weapons, cosmetics, and the return Halloween-themed Zed variants!
To celebrate today’s Day of the Zed update, Killing Floor 2 will be on sale across all platforms in various Halloween promotions later in October. Be sure and follow Tripwire on social media for all of the latest sales information!
Killing Floor 2: Day of the Zed Update Highlights:
New Featured Community Map: Netherhold
This dark and gloomy Killing Floor 2 custom map drips sinister atmosphere and style that’s perfect for the spooky season, while featuring many hidden areas and secret rooms. In addition, players can unlock a Unique Seasonal Reward for completing the five new Netherhold objectives.
Supported Modes: Survival, Weekly, and Endless
New Weekly Game Modes
Wild West London: This rootin’ tootin’ mode is for Gunslingers only with cowboy hats for EVERYONE. Weapons are limited to revolvers and lever actions and everything will look properly old-timey with a special sepia filter designed for this new mode.
Abandon All Hope: Take on the ultimate Killing Floor 2 challenge with Maximum Difficulty Mode, which is even more difficult than “Hell on Earth.” To make things more interesting, Spawn Rate has been pushed to Max, Spawn Pools of Heavies are increased substantially, and Health and Damage output of enemies pushed beyond “Hell on Earth” levels. Players tough enough to complete Abandon All Hope will be rewarded with a special Kriss Elite Skin.
New Weapons
Piranha Pistol(s) for Gunslinger / Berserker classes
Corrupter Carbine for Field Medic / Sharpshooter classes
HRG Disrupter for Gunslinger class
HRG Tommy Boom for Demolitionist class
In Killing Floor 2, players descend into continental Europe where the outbreak caused by Horzine Biotech’s failed experiment has quickly spread and gained unstoppable momentum, essentially paralyzing the European Union— Just one month after the events in the original KILLING FLOOR, the specimen clones are everywhere and civilization is in disarray; communications have failed, governments have collapsed, and military forces have been systematically eradicated. The people of Europe know survival and self-preservation too well and lucky survivors have gone into hiding.
Not all have given up hope though… A group of civilians and mercenaries have banded together to combat the outbreak and established privately funded operation bases across Europe. Upon tracking specimen clone outbreaks, players will descend into zed-laden hot zones and exterminate them.
Killing Floor 2 has an MSRP of $29.99 / €29.99 / £24.99, and is developed and published by Tripwire Interactive and is published at retail by Deep Silver and Iceberg Interactive for the Xbox One, Xbox One X, PlayStation®4 Pro, PlayStation®4, and PC. This title has been rated M by the ESRB, PEGI 18, USK 18.
Stay up-to-date with the latest Killing Floor 2 news and information on the official website. You can also keep track of Tripwire Interactive by visiting the official website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
During the recent SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS TGS2021 Livestream, the company introduced a brand-new trailer along with the fifth new combat style – the “Ninja” along with various updates for the upcoming battle royale action mobile game, FINAL FANTASY® VII THE FIRST SOLDIER.
As showcased in the closed beta version, players can choose between various styles, each of whom boast unique special abilities:
Warrior – specializes in close-ranged melee attacks. Sorcerer – mid-ranged AoE attacks is this Style’s specialty; their basic magic spells Fire, Blizzard and Thunder are powered up. Monk – high-vitality Style, who has self-healing and shield abilities. Ranger – skilled in seeking out enemies and sniping them from afar.
The newly announced Ninja style places heavy emphasis on mobility, and is equipped with a double jump — good for stealth and ambush. Players can enjoy melee combat by throwing shuriken stars, allowing for a unique fighting style. Abilities with the Ninja style include: “Hide” – where players can turn themselves invisible for a certain amount of time, and “Flurry” – where players can throw their Kunai dagger and teleport to wherever it hits.
The company also announced a new “Collection” feature for players to obtain special pieces from Secret Boxes, monster drops, or certain special missions and exchange them for special items to update their look. These collections will be updated seasonally. Lastly, for newer players, the game will incorporate a new training mode, a place where players can experiment combat strategies that match their own style. This training mode can be accessed at any time.
110 Industries is thrilled to announce that Red Goes Faster, a sci-fi racer offering a complementary contrast between exhilarating racing and an intriguing love-triangle-infused story, is heading to PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC.
In Red Goes Faster, players take on the role of Leon Garcia, an aspiring young racer who takes part in intergalactic races by day and explores his home planet of Keplar by night. Players will spend their time between races visiting a rich variety of establishments where they will hang out with Leon’s friends and find themselves trying to untangle a complicated love triangle.
Racing is Leon’s only way off his home planet of Keplar, a world that once seemed full of promise. Prospective colonists were promised an exciting new life complete with wellness programs, office perks, health insurance and a whole lot more by the corporations preparing to profit from the planet. Then they realised Keplar was worthless. The promises of an idyllic new life evaporated and the corporations headed back home.
Leon’s grandparents were among those that made the decision to stay, but he wants out. His road to winning the Keplar Super Trofeo will be complicated by his high school rival and his relationship with his ex-girlfriend, but he’s determined that he won’t miss his only chance to get off this rock.
“We are really excited to be bringing Red Goes Faster to PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch and PC,” said Sergei Kolobashkin, Founder and Creative Director at 110 Industries. “The mix of racing and adventure that the game offers is really bringing something new to the table and we can’t wait to share more details.”
Veteran independent videogame developer Blue Isle Studios, announced today its cult-followed, critically acclaimed survival horror game Slender: The Arrival is coming to mobile devices on October 13. Watch your back as Slender Man will soon be able to stalk you wherever you go as you play through the entire PC / console experience in the palm of your hands. With a mobile device loaded in your pocket, you will never be safe again.
To celebrate its launch on October 13, Slender: The Arrival will be available as a free download with the first chapter of gameplay unlocked to allow players to decide if they are brave enough to continue the harrowing journey. Mobile users are invited to pre-order the free game, Slender: The Arrival on the App Store.
The only official Slender Man game, Slender: The Arrival puts you in the epicenter surrounding the enigmatic internet mythos that has captivated and terrorized millions. The frightening Slender Man is described by eyewitnesses as a thin, unnaturally tall man dressed in a black suit with a blank, featureless face. Players are enveloped in a dark, foreboding world of sensory deprivation with a story fraught with terror, filled with haunting visions and audio cues that create a healthy dose of tension and paranoia.
Experience the fear for the first time or re-live the full game you know and love in the palm of your hand with Slender: The Arrival on mobile. Yes, Slender Man can now stalk you wherever you go. The mobile adaptation of the game offers leaderboards for online competition against friends, with daily, weekly and lifetime competition scores. New mobile exclusive achievements and controller support for iOS devices.
You’re on your own. No one to come for you. No one to help you. No one to hear you scream. Slender: The Arrival developed in collaboration with Eric “Victor Surge” Knudsen, creator of the paranormal phenomenon that has been terrifying the curious-minded around the world since its inception, with Mark Hadley and Blue Isle Studios.
For more information, please visit www.slenderarrival.com, follow @BlueIsleStudios and ‘Like’ on Facebook and Instagram, and watch on YouTube.
Third-party Arma 3 developer Savage Game Design and publisher Bohemia Interactive released a major content update today for the Arma 3 Creator DLC: S.O.G. Prairie Fire. Update 1.1 adds a free new 225 km2 terrain, US Navy SEALs, multiple new vehicles, static weapons, weapons, helmets, and more. To celebrate the new release, S.O.G. Prairie Fire will be discounted by 20% for a limited time on Steam.
S.O.G. Prairie Fire Update highlights:
New terrain: “Khe Sanh” – This unique new terrain, covering 225 km2, enables you to design and run missions around Quang Tri Province, including some crucially contested locations of the Vietnam War.
New faction expansion: US Navy SEALs – Play as one of the three primary SEAL groups that operated in Vietnam: MACV-SOG Naval Advisory Detachment, SEAL Teams, and US Navy Underwater Demolitions Teams. The Navy SEAL faction consists of 51 preset soldier loadouts, making use of 9 new uniforms (plus 22 variants), 7 vests, and a diving mask.
5 new vehicles/vehicle variants
4 civilian cars: Bonn, Rodina, Kupe, and Krabice (Van). The Krabice van also comes in a variant with a mounted DP-27 machine gun.
The M151 Military Utility Tactical Truck received an additional variant that carries a BGM-71 TOW missile launcher.
4 new static weapons (incl. heavy naval guns)
V11M Twin 37mm cannon (PAVN)
Type 56 75mm Recoilless Rifle (PAVN)
L/60 Mk3 40mm cannon (US Navy)
L/70 Mk2 20mm cannon (US Navy)
9 new weapons/weapon variants
M63a Light Machine Gun
M63a Commando
MPU 9mm Submachine Gun
Mk1 Underwater Defense Gun
M1928A1 Tommy Submachine Gun
M1A1 Tommy Submachine Gun
M1A1 Tommy Shorty
M1928 Tommy Submachine Gun
Škorpion vz. 61 Machine Pistol
Bonus: the XM177 / XM148 model has been completely replaced with a period correct handguard.
5 new helmets (plus variants) – To provide more variation within and between factions, you can now also equip soldiers with netted pith helmets, the M56 and SSh40 helmets for PAVN and VC forces, and netted M1 helmets for ARVN soldiers.
Additional multiplayer scenarios – The “Mike Force” co-op multiplayer game mode is available to play on Khe Sanh (requires Steam Workshop item); plus there are 4 new Zeus multiplayer scenarios for this new terrain.
Campaign progress saving – Along with many other improvements, progress saving has been added to the Co-op Campaign while playing in multiplayer solo mode and when playing the single-player missions “Temporary Duty” and “The Village.”
Various fixes and quality-of-life improvements
The version 1.1 changelog can be found on the Bohemia forums. The new content is further introduced in a recent OPREP blog post by developer Savage Game Design.
Creator DLC is a label for original Arma 3 projects made by third-party developers and published by Bohemia Interactive. It enables external talent to earn a financial reward for their work, while players get to enjoy more quality content. Find out more about this initiative at https://arma3.com/dlc/creator.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. today announced that the critically-acclaimed action-RPG SCARLET NEXUS has been added to the product lineup on Xbox Game Pass for Console, Xbox Game Pass for PC and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, and is now available on Windows 10 PC. The Windows 10 version of SCARLET NEXUS supports Xbox Play Anywhere and the Xbox Game Pass version supports Cloud gaming on mobile devices.
To celebrate the arrival of SCARLET NEXUS on Xbox Game Pass and Windows 10 PC, BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has revealed a brand-new trailer, which can be found at the following YouTube link:
New paid and free DLC for Scarlet Nexus has also been announced today. The Bond Enhancement Pack 1 includes new fairy tale themed costumes and weapons designed by character designer and illustrator Yusuke Kozaki, along with an expansion of the bond system with new interactions between party members as well as a new action – Crush Vision – which decrease the Crush Gauge of surrounding enemies while Brain Crush is activated. The free Ver.1.04 update will include a wide variety of new content including Challenges, new Plugins in the Shop, Brain Talk expansion, and new in-battle voices. Both paid DLC and the free update will be available soon. More information can be found with a new trailer found at the following YouTube link: https://youtu.be/rH6VkkpNrr8
In the far distant future where SCARLET NEXUS takes place, humanity has entered a new era where a psionic hormone has been discovered in the human brain which grants extra sensory powers. Meanwhile, mysterious deranged mutants known as the Others, descend from the sky hellbent on devouring human brains. The Others are impervious to conventional weapons and there seems little that humanity can do to withstand the onslaught. Humans with extra sensory abilities, known as Psychics, are recruited to the Other Suppression Force, as humanity’s last line of defense.
SCARLET NEXUS is now available for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via STEAM.
