Independent developer Room-C Games in co-production with Croteam and in partnership with indie publisher Versus Evil are excited to share the latest gameplay trailer from their rogue-lite RPG game, The Hand of Merlin which will be coming to PC via Steam Early Access in May.
The Hand of Merlin is a turn-based rogue-lite RPG in which Arthurian legend clashes with sci-fi horror. Players recruit three mortal heroes on a desperate journey from Albion to Jerusalem to explore richly-imagined medieval lands on the brink of apocalypse – assaulted by an otherworldly evil.
In the gameplay video, Mateus “Mat” Farias – Game Designer, provides some keen insights into the game as he walks us through the second zone of The Hand of Merlin and reveals the inner workings of the tactical turn-based combat in this rogue-lite RPG.
The Gameplay, from yesterday’s reveal at the Media Indie Exchange (MIX) was one of many games shown by indies showcasing their projects to the press.
For more details on the game head over to its Steam page here
Developer Monochrome and publisher Hatinh Interactive have announced that dreamlike puzzle platformer with action and adventure elements, Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, will launch for PC, Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One later this year. Tandem: A Tale of Shadows offers a unique dual gameplay experience with outstanding aesthetics and visuals.
Thomas, the only son of the Kanes, a famous magicians couple from the late 19th century in London, has disappeared. Emma, a stubborn young fan of their shows, is convinced that she must find him and decides to investigate. On her way to the Kanes’ manor, she mysteriously meets Fenton, Thomas teddy bear, endowed with magical powers. Together, they set out to find Thomas and will have to team up to face any obstacles they encounter.
Tandem: A Tale of Shadows was recently introduced during the MIX Game Dev Direct showcase featuring the very first gameplay trailer below which provided the commented gameplay video of the game.
In Tandem: A Tale of Shadows, puzzle platformer fans and experts alike will face dozens of puzzles across five beautiful Victorian-inspired worlds. Players will alternate between Emma’s top-down view and Fenton’s horizontal side-scroller view, oftentimes using the former’s lantern to cast shadows the teddy bear can cross. Clever and innovative gameplay mechanics will be introduced as the duo travels from one universe to the next.
As Emma and Fenton master intelligent obstacles, confront menacing mechanical toys, and uncover clues about Thomas’ disappearance, players will learn more about the relationship between the girl and Thomas’ teddy bear Fenton and find out more about Thomas’ disappearance.
“With Tandem, our ambition is to evolve the puzzle platformer genre through immersive storytelling, jaw-dropping production values, and thought-provoking gameplay,” says JB Grasset, CEO and co-founder at Monochrome Paris. “We can’t wait to captivate players later this year with the imaginative, mysterious universe we’ve carefully created.”
“ Not only we are continuously impressed by Tandem’s game art and aesthetics but we also strongly believe in the uniqueness of its dual gameplay” says Philippe DAO, CEO and co-founder of Hatinh Interactive who will publish the game later this year.
Developer Playmestudio and publisher Raw Fury have unveiled The Signifier: Director’s Cut, the definitive edition of 2020’s psychological tech-noir thriller featuring new story content, enhanced performance and visuals, and a variety of expanded features. Marking the game’s console debut, The Signifier: Director’s Cut will launch later this year on PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows PC and Mac.
Here’s what’s coming in The Signifier: Director’s Cut:
Expanded narrative content featuring new memories, dialogue and voice-over, three additional story endings, and a new epilogue giving greater insight to key characters and choices.
Next-gen enhancements, including support for an average of 60 FPS at 4K and 100+ FPS at 1080p, as well as faster loading times and high-resolution textures.
Improved performance and experience, including better load times and frame rate, revamped animations and UI, and optimizations for lower-end PCs.
Bonus gameplay features, including a new difficulty setting for those purely interested in experiencing the game’s story, plus new menu tips, clues, and remappable controls.
Free upgrade for anyone who owns The Signifier on Steam, GOG.com, or the Humble Store when the new title update launches!
The Signifier is a surreal first-person adventure that blends experimental investigation, psychology and artificial intelligence. When the vice president of the world’s largest tech company turns up dead in her home, it’s up to you to explore her memories and emotions with a revolutionary brain scanner to uncover what happened. Move freely between three dimensions — reality, objective memories and subjective feelings — searching for clues in mind-bending environments, discovering important revelations, solving puzzles, and putting the pieces together in pursuit of the truth.
For more information on The Signifier: Director’s Cut as it nears release, visit www.TheSignifier.com.
The House Flipper universe will be joined by someone very special. The players will be able to adopt a dog or a cat representing one of the ten most popular breeds out there – Cozy Village and its, well, cozy atmosphere will become your brand-new hometown.
Pets DLC is opening endless possibilities, such as:
Designing your very own safe space where you can chill with your four-legged friend.
Establishing a pet-playground in your backyard.
Flipping one of ten new houses – we’re going for the ranch style this time around!
And that’s not the end of the surprises from the developers – every player will now have the possibility to create their own pet hotel! In the idyllic Cozy Village, players will take care of the ideal conditions for all those pets that couldn’t travel with their owners. And if you’re good enough at managing your business, you’ll definitely make a profit out of it.
House Flipper – Pets DLC brings a lot of new mechanics. You’ll be able to play with your freshly adopted pet, and with some time and effort, you might even raise it to be your helper on the renovation site.
“Since the release of Steam Workshop for House Flipper, we’ve noticed how many players are pet-lovers just like we are. Community feedback is extremely important to us, so we’ve decided to create a DLC that will allow our fans to adopt a trusty companion – just to make their house feel a bit more like home.” Said Mateusz Jeleń, CEO of Frozen Way.
House Flipper – Pets DLC comes with:
– 10 of the most popular breeds of cats and dogs.
– Cute companions like turtles, parrots, bunnies, and hamsters.
– Over 150 new and unique items, stylized to be cozy.
– 10 new jobs.
– 10 ranch houses available to be bought and renovated.
Frozen Way plans to release the DLC in the first quarter of 2022. The exact date and price are yet to be announced, but we encourage you to add House Flipper – Pets DLC to your wishlist on Steam and follow it on Facebook and Instagram.
Publisher Headup and developer Silent Dreams proudly announce the release of tactical rogue-like Zombie survival game Dead Age 2 on Steam and GOG today. The game is available for $17.99, €17.99 and £14.99, with a 40% discount for the first week at $10.79, €10.79 and £8.99!
Dead Age 2 arrives with an all-new story of human survival in a world torn asunder by a terrifying zombie onslaught. Survival at its core, Dead Age 2 blends resource management and role-playing with elements of rogue-like gameplay and turn based combat. Exploring through a land of horrors, every decision made on resource management and combat engagement will ultimately lead to one of six unique endings.
New features, including an all-new story, and a new free-to-explore open-world map with over 80 locations were added to the game. The base is now upgradeable in 3D, with the introduction of new vehicles and an advanced combat system designed to satisfy your zombie smashing cravings.
Check out the official Steam or GOG page, the Discord channel or Headup’s Twitter page. Tweets are much appreciated!
Wargaming is excited to announce that Hasbro’s iconic G.I. JOE characters, Duke and Cobra Commander, are joining the fight in World of Tanks. Today tankers will be able to get their hands on two extra special 3D styles: one for the TS-5 (G.I. JOE Team) and one for the T-54 first prototype (Cobra). Additionally, World of Tanks is delivering G.I. JOE-themed missions, decals and emblems to its players, and from March 18, two unique crew commanders will be available through Prime Gaming.
The G.I. JOE toy line was like none before it. It added backstories to its colorful heroes, menacing villains and featured intricately designed military vehicles to transport its soldiers into action. Now the adventure continues as millions of World of Tanks players can take command of the G.I. JOE B.T.T. (Breakthrough Tank) and the Cobra B.O.A (Battle Operational Assault) in
the struggle for freedom. Both vehicles are designed specifically for the World of Tanks battlefield and are unique to the game! The G.I. JOE B.T.T., based on the TS-5, will take the fight right to Cobra’s front door. In retaliation, Cobra has engineered the B.O.A., built on the foundation of the T-54 first prototype, to menace any who are foolish enough to face it. As an
exclusive to Prime Gaming Club members, Duke and Cobra Commander can be recruited as crew captains on March 18.
“For years, the characters of G.I. JOE have captured the playtime of an entire generation as they recreated epic battles with toys and imagination,” stated Max Chuvalov, Publishing Director, World of Tanks. “Now that generation is grown, and there is no better way for them to revisit the joy of G.I. JOE than in World of Tanks! It really is a perfect combination, and we are happy to deliver it!”
Alongside the B.T.T. and B.O.A., tankers will also get unique decals featuring the legendary G.I. JOE M.O.B.A.T. (Multi-Ordinance Battle Tank) and the COBRA H.I.S.S (High Speed Sentry) vehicles, as depicted on their original package art. In addition, G.I. JOE themed inscriptions and emblems are available by completing of a series of in-game missions. The iconic Cobra and G.I. JOE emblems will help players declare their allegiance on any tank in their garage. Since “knowing is half the battle,” head on over to the dedicated article for more information
about G.I. JOE in-game offerings for World of Tanks: https://worldoftanks.eu/news/general-news/gi-joe-customization/
Go behind the scenes of Marvel Studios’ hit series “WandaVision” with a brand-new, documentary-style special “Assembled: The Making of ‘WandaVision’”—now streaming exclusively on Disney+. A trailer is available now to share with your readers.
The premiere episode of this groundbreaking series of documentary-style specials features Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany and the creative team behind Marvel Studios’ “WandaVision” as they welcome viewers behind the scenes of their exciting series. Learn how the production’s surprising concept took shape by drawing inspiration from classic sitcoms. Witness how the crew went to great lengths to emulate various filmmaking methods used during the early years of television. Discover the unique challenges and ultimate rewards of performing an entire episode in front of a live studio audience. Spend time with exciting newcomers to the MCU, including Teyonah Parris and Kathryn Hahn, along with returning favorites like Kat Dennings and Randall Park. “Assembled: The Making of ‘WandaVision’” is an all-encompassing look at Marvel Studios’ first, and arguably most unusual, streaming series.
NACON and development studio KT Racing are pleased to announce that WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, is now available on Nintendo Switch™.
Acclaimed by players and critics alike, WRC 9 continues to win over virtual drivers from all over the world. After arriving on next-generation consoles in late 2020, all gamers can now enjoy the leading off-road racing sim series thanks to a version for Nintendo Switch™, available from today on the Nintendo eShop.
WRC 9 on Nintendo Switch™ includes all content currently available with over 110 special stages, a deep and immersive Career mode with schedule and team management, and even more realistic physics. Players can also put their driving talents to the test in daily and weekly only challenges.
Visit the Nintendo eShop today for an unrivalled off-road experience on handheld consoles right in the middle of the FIA World Rally Championship season! A physical version of WRC 9 for Nintendo Switch™ will be available at a later date.
14 environments, over 110 special stages, 3 new rallies (Japan, New Zealand, Kenya), and the new special stages in the Finland and Portugal rallies released as post-launch patches on consoles
Over 50 official teams and their livery from the WRC, WRC 2, WRC 3 and Junior WRC
Over 15 legendary cars that have left their mark on the history of the WRC
A deep and immersive Career mode with staff, calendar and R&D management
Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the upcoming PvPvE multiplayer heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, has released the second video in its four-part character gameplay series, this time going dark with game director Andrew Willans for an in-depth look at the Hunter!
Elusive and mysterious, the Hunter’s quick takedowns, invisibility magic, and smoke grenades make her a terror in infiltration and assassination. Her modified arm-mounted crossbow can load up to three bolts at once for a deadly burst, giving her incredible lethality at close and mid-range. And when it comes to supporting her band of outlaws, the Hunter’s smoke grenades can cover sightlines and prevent the enemy from tagging teammates for a tactical advantage.
The Hunter’s ultimate ability is the Shroud, covering her with a near-invisible sheen that’s completely undetectable by guards. This grants her unique advantages behind enemy lines, letting her reach the treasure vault with ease or take out foes with terrifying efficiency.
Pre-order Hood: Outlaws & Legends now on PlayStation®5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and PC to get exclusive early access on May 7 — three days before the official release on May 10. Pre-orders will also get the “Forest Lords” cosmetic pack for free, featuring unique outfits and weapon skins for your characters. You can also pre-order the game’s Year 1 Edition, which includes three Battle Passes due to be released post-launch.
Out now, Fates Divided is the next era-defining Chapter Pack for Total War: THREE KINGDOMS. Set ten years after the turbulent events of the main campaign, players will bear witness to the bitter end of a once great friendship between Cao Cao and Yuan Shao as they as they fight to take control of China.
New Start Date
The 200CE start date throws players into a pivotal moment in the history of Three Kingdoms where the story’s main heroes are now developed and formidable forces. Will you continue Cao Cao’s march across the map or use Yuan Shao’s grand army to stop him in his tracks?
New Warlords
Embark on a new cross-generational campaign as Liu Yan, a man of great ambition and strategy, as he attempts to establish a legacy for his family in the shadow of the Han Empire. Use his unique aspiration mechanic to set the stage for his son Liu Zhang’s eventual inheritance, and reap the rewards of your father’s hard work, or watch as his best laid plans crumble under your care.
New Units
Following Cao Cao and Yuan Shao into battle is a multitude of era-defining warriors such as the Ye Vanguard Spearmen, Xiongnu Noble Cavalry and Qingzhou Halberds, as well as the chance to control the elite Northern Army should you claim victory over your adversaries.
Free Update
The release of Fates Divided will also usher in a free content update to all players of THREE KINGDOMS which includes faction reworks for Cao Cao and Yuan Shao, a new Imperial Intrigue mechanic, improvements to the Faction Council and much more.
More information on the Fates Divided Chapter Pack can be found on the official FAQ here.
