Today, KOEI TECMO America and developer Team NINJA are thrilled to announce the highly anticipated release of their dark fantasy action-RPG, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, on PC via Steam®. The Complete Edition of the blockbuster title will task players with mastering the lethal arts of the samurai when it launches on February 5, 2021, pitting them against the base Nioh 2 game and all three DLC expansions: “The Tengu’s Disciple”, “Darkness in the Capital”, and the recently announced “The First Samurai”.
The Steam release of Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition will offer players the best way to experience violent Sengoku-era Japan and the deadly Dark Realm on their PCs, as they unleash devastating attacks against plagues of merciless demons as a half-human, half-supernatural yokai warrior. The game will be playable with crystal clear 4K Ultra-HD support, alongside ultra wide-screen compatibility, HDR monitor support and 144Hz monitor support, with silky-smooth gameplay at a consistent 120 FPS on compatible systems*. Combined with full mouse and keyboard customisation support, and gamepad compatibility, Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition is the most definitive version of the title available to date.
“We are extremely thankful to all of our die-hard PC fans who have patiently waited to play Nioh 2,” says producer Fumihiko Yasuda. “We are working hard here at Team NINJA to add the finishing touches to Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, and are excited for you to experience this gripping masocore game with a wealth of graphical customization. Ready your blades, and unleash your darkness — the formidable foes await you on February 5, 2021.”
To celebrate the announcement of Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, KOEI TECMO America released an action-packed new trailer highlighting the challenging enemies that await PC players at launch. The new trailer also reveals the ‘Valve Helmet’, a unique armor piece that will only be available to those who purchase the PC version of the game. Furthermore, those who have yet to defy death in the original game can save 70% when purchasing Nioh: Complete Edition in the Steam Sale until November 20, 2020.
For all of the latest information on Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition, check out the official site, like KOEI TECMO on Facebook @KoeiTecmoUS, and follow us on Twitter @KoeiTecmoUS.
Studio 369 and Ragnarok Game, LLC are damn proud to announce that their open world, action-RPG RUNE II: Decapitation Edition is now available on Steam. This edition of Rune II, resurrected by the Studio 369 development team following an attempted sabotage of (zeni)maximum proportions, has been completely redesigned by this dedicated team of veteran game developers to give players a Viking adventure worthy of Odin himself. For a limited time, an exclusive Dragon Armor set will be available for FREE to warriors who purchase RUNE II: Decapitation Edition until November 30. The Dragon Armor offers top-notch combat stats that match the impressive look of this legendary set.
Yes, you too can look this badass in RUNE II: Decapitation Edition.
“We had a good game plan last year before we were blindsided the likes and timing of which I have never seen in my decades in the gaming industry,” states Matt Candler, President of Studio 369. “Our disbelief, however, turned to resolve, which we relied on as the catalyst for the passion and drive to make RUNE II: Decapitation Edition, and every aspect – visuals, gameplay, narrative, online multiplayer and so on – has been redesigned and vastly improved. We especially want to thank the Rune community that HAD OUR BACKS and provided great feedback to help us deliver this new amazing game. We could not have battled through this process without your patience, loyalty, and trust.”
For the more avid warrior looking to up their game, new weapon and armor packs are available now for RUNE II: Decapitation Edition, including:
Dragon Armor Pack (legendary armor set) for FREE ($6.99 after 11/30)
Molten Weapon Pack (fire-based weapons) for $3.99
Blood Weapon Pack (increased crit damage) for $3.99
Ice Weapon Pack (ice-based weapons) for $3.99
RUNE II: Decapitation Edition Features:
Main Narrative Overhaul: A new overarching story is introduced in the Decapitation Edition, with four main chapters that unwinds a tale of betrayal, rebirth, and revenge. Numerous side quests have been added to compliment the now linear direction.
Dungeons of Midgard: Deep within the depths of Midgard, an ancient evil has awoken. Inspired by classic RUNE levels, the dungeons will challenge the most hardened Viking warriors as they encounter a gauntlet of enemies, challenging platform sequences, and vile monster bosses. Rare loot awaits!
Skill Tree System: Bring the power of the Norse gods to aid your quest with unique abilities from the new skill tree system. Gain experience and unlock over 28 abilities centered around your chosen deity… or reject the gods to choose the heathen path!
Viking Village Life: Rebuild the land of Midgard by gathering resources to repair villages. Create longhouses, forges, and other buildings to restore the community as villagers return to rally behind your cause. Loki’s army will attack during Horde Events, so take up arms with villagers to defend to the last man, woman, and child!
Updated Co-Op Campaign: The new narrative is best experienced together with friends online and co-op multiplayer has been vastly improved. Battle side-by-side against enemy hordes, revive fallen companions during battle, assault enemy fortifications to destroy their buildings, and stand as one to face the prankster god Loki!
A full list of all the improvements and changes in RUNE II: Decapitation Edition can be found HERE: rune2.com/decapitationupdates/
RUNE II: Decapitation Edition is now available on Steam for $29.99. For keeping up on all things RUNE II: Decapitation Edition, join the epic Viking war cry on Discord, read the latest update on our website, like us on Facebook and Instagram, subscribe to our YouTube channel, and follow us on Twitch and Twitter.
World of Darkness, the transmedia entertainment brand behind celebrated fantasy horror properties including Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse, announced today that Renegade Game Studios is now the Publishing Partner for its catalogue of tabletop role playing games (TTRPG). World of Darkness also revealed it is bringing IP development of its story universes in-house and is kicking off this change with Vampire: The Masquerade Companion, a free digital supplement that brings new playable clans to Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition, that will be available this December.
“Renegade and World of Darkness worked closely together on Vampire: The Masquerade – Rivals and the team proved their passion for our brands and alignment with our values in that collaboration,” said Sean Greaney, Brand Manager for World of Darkness at Paradox Interactive. “Our joint goal is to ensure that there will be no disruption of service for fans looking to get their hands on Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition books.”
“We’re thrilled to work with the World of Darkness team and create exciting content for this rich universe of supernatural horror.” said Scott Gaeta, President and Publisher at Renegade Game Studios. “We look forward to supporting the existing community and welcoming in new players very soon.”
World of Darkness is taking over IP development of its story universes, including Vampire: The Masquerade and Werewolf: The Apocalypse. Led by World of Darkness Creative Lead Justin Achilli, they will create the foundational material – including core TTRPG books – for all stories set in a World of Darkness franchise, including video games, comics, and other forms of media. Renegade Game Studios, working with local partners globally, will broaden the offering with additional TTRPG products. Additionally, all World of Darkness books will continue to include sensitivity reviews as part of the development process.
“Bringing IP development in-house is one of the many reasons why the World of Darkness team hired me and I’m thrilled to take on this responsibility. I’ll be working with handpicked teams to set the lore, atmosphere, and tone that players have come to expect, and working with partners like Renegade to create compelling stories within that framework,” Achilli said. “Even though I’m leading this process, we’ll continue to work with teams of writers and freelancers. Our goal is to ensure that book development happens with teams that include a diversity of voices.”
While World of Darkness will take over IP development of its core TTRPG books, as publisher, Renegade Game Studios will handle publishing and marketing of these products. Everything that falls outside of the core story setting, as determined by World of Darkness, will be developed and published by Renegade Game Studios.
The Vampire: The Masquerade Companion book brings highly-anticipated Vampire clans from the community into tabletop play and gives Storytellers more tools to enhance their narratives. To download completely free of charge, fans will simply need to visit the World of Darkness website (https://worldofdarkness.com) and log in with a Paradox account.
Vampire: The Masquerade Companion Key Features:
Three vampire clans: Tzimisce, Ravnos, Salubri
Discipline powers representing each of the new clans
How to play rules for ghouls and mortals
Details on each clan’s view on vampire coteries
Additional Merits for players’ characters
Updates to Vampire: The Masquerade 5th Edition core rulebook
“World of Darkness fans have been asking us for more Vampire: The Masquerade content since we launched the 5th edition core book in 2018. Vampire: The Masquerade Companion is our answer, adding in some of their most-requested features like clan Tzimisce and rules for Mortals”, said Martyna Zych, Brand Community Developer for World of Darkness. “We are listening to our players, and now that we are developing IP in-house, we are equipped to respond to their feedback and produce content like the Companion. This is just one of many products we have in the pipeline, and while we can’t reveal anything else now, I will say that it is a great time to be a World of Darkness fan.”
World of Darkness will share more information about its lineup of announced products including, Second Inquisition, Vampire: The Masquerade Player’s Guide, Werewolf: The Apocalypse core book and more in the coming weeks. The first TTRPG book to release under this new process will be the Sabbat Sect Book. Stay tuned to www.worldofdarkness.com for updates.
CORSAIR®, a world leader in high-performance gaming peripherals and enthusiast components, today announced a new AMD-powered gaming PC to its system lineup: the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7200 Series. The VENGEANCE a7200 Series is the first machine from CORSAIR to offer a blisteringly fast new AMD Ryzen™ 5000-Series CPU coupled with the immense power and speed of an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3000-Series GPU, supported by a range of award-winning CORSAIR components.
The VENGEANCE a7200 Series is ready to game and stream with custom-tuned, low-noise cooling and brilliant RGB lighting, built into a versatile CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW mid-tower case. Featuring outstanding cooling with an H100i RGB PRO XT cooler to keep its Ryzen 5000-Series CPU in check and six SP RGB ELITE fans with AirGuide technology for directed airflow, the VENGEANCE a7200 Series is completed with 32GB of VENGEANCE RGB PRO DDR4 memory, an RM750 80 PLUS Gold power supply, a 1TB MP600 M.2 NVMe SSD, and a 2TB HDD.
With updated configurations featuring the latest bleeding-edge offerings from AMD and NVIDIA, the new CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7200 Series raises the bar once again for gaming and streaming-ready CORSAIR PCs.
Availability, Warranty and Pricing
The CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7200 Series is available immediately from the CORSAIR webstore and the CORSAIR network of authorized retailers and distributors in the United States.
The CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7200 Series is backed by a two-year warranty, alongside the CORSAIR worldwide customer service and technical support network.
For up-to-date pricing of the CORSAIR VENGEANCE a7200 Series, please refer to the CORSAIR website or contact your local CORSAIR sales or PR representative.
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GIANTS Software and Focus Home Interactive are delighted to release the “Alpine Farming Expansion” for Farming Simulator 19. Available today on PC, Mac, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One, this latest expansion for the best-selling game takes players to a totally new mountain region with tons of farming activities and brand-new vehicles and equipment.
Take control of over 30 authentic agricultural vehicles and machines from leading brands like Aebi, Lindner, PÖTTINGER, SIP and more, including the series’ first-ever electric vehicle: the Rigitrac SKE 50. The idyllic mountain valleys of Erlengrat, the expansion’s new map, feature a wide range of lucrative new activities, such as alpine agriculture and breeding, as well as grass harvesting, the centerpiece of this new addition to the game.
The “Alpine Farming Expansion” is available as part of Farming Simulator 19: Premium Edition, now available on all platforms, which contains the full base game plus 10 bonus DLCs, including the popular “Platinum Expansion.” The physical version of the Premium Edition also contains a 72-page premium artbook!
The “Alpine Farming Expansion” is also available as a free download for Season Pass owners, as well as to purchase standalone.
All in! Games is thrilled to reveal a new gameplay video for Paradise Lost, a game by PolyAmorous, which debuted as part of the most recent Escapist Indie Showcase. All In! Games is also very pleased to be able to bring Paradise Lost to players on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One as well as Windows PC when the game launches in 2021.
The video reveals a mysterious detail about Paradise Lost. Szymon, the child exploring the abandoned Nazi bunker, is not alone! A voice from below reveals herself to be Ewa, another lost child in the vast underground city. What is Ewa doing deep inside the bunker? Will Szymon be able to follow her voice and find her? What other secrets await in the depths under the earth?
NACON and KT Racing today celebrate the launch of WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, on Xbox Series X|S consoles!
Thanks to the Smart Delivery, players already in possession of WRC 9 for Xbox One can now directly access to the Xbox Series X|S versions of the game, and thus benefit from a brand-new experience in 4K 60FPS.
Starting today, WRC 9 on Xbox Series X|S also includes the October update including six new stages for Rally Finland, an additional WRC driver and a brand-new Photo Mode.
Prepare to welcome the Brotherhood of Steel to Appalachia in Steel Dawn, the next free update for all Fallout 76 players releasing December 1. Steel Dawn is the first chapter of the Brotherhood of Steel questline and expands on the new life brought to Appalachia from April’s Wastelanders update, adding new NPC’s, new locations to visit, C.A.M.P. Shelters for expanded building options, new weapons and armor to earn, and much more.
Alongside the return of the Brotherhood, Steel Dawn introduces a new Season (beginning December 15) and S.C.O.R.E. board as well as many additional improvements to the game.
Today, after debuting its trailer on the Indie Live Expo II, Skystone Games is pleased to announce that it will be publishing Underworld Dreams from Drop of Pixel. Underworld Dreams is a first-person horror experience blending adventure, combat, and investigative puzzle elements to piece together a unique psychological thriller. Based on the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft and set in the 1980s, Underworld Dreams creates an enthralling mystery narrative with gameplay that’s not for the faint of heart.
“Nestor is a one-man team making this surreal horror game, and we’re certain that players across the globe will love the puzzles, mystery, action, and terror of Underworld Dreams when it launches on PC and Consoles next year,” said Bill Wang, CEO of Skystone Games.
“My love of horror and the Cthulhu Mythos is something I’ve been dying to turn into a game for years,” said Nestor Alfaro of Drop of Pixel. “We’re thrilled to have partnered with Skystone Games to bring this experience to fans of horror all over the world next year.”
Underworld Dreams will launch on PC and console in 2021, and is available to Wishlist on Steam now.
Thrustmaster is continuing to innovate, and is thrilled to announce the arrival of its second modular ESWAP gamepad controller officially licensed by Xbox®. The ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER is the result of a full year of research, development and consultations with pro gamers, with the goal of meeting the growing demands of an uncompromising class of players..
The gamepad’s new, innovative design and extreme level of precision takes into account feedback from Xbox and PC gamers, with a unique modular concept unique to Thrustmaster products. This brand-new X edition of the ESWAP PRO CONTROLLER line that launched last year, features next-generation mini-sticks for longer lifespan and greater precision, the ability to physically lock the triggers, manual button remapping, headset volume control and access to the latest version of the popular Thrustmapper software with great new features.
Thanks to their close collaboration with Microsoft®, Thrustmaster has been able to push technological limitations in order to provide totally new functionality to gamers while ensuring perfect compatibility on both new and older generations of systems: Xbox One®, Xbox One X, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Windows® 10).
HOT SWAP: the ESWAP range’s modular DNA, for ultimate versatility
The T-MOD technology built into the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER is the result of extensive feedback on the ways in which gamers use their gamepads. Competitive gamers are looking for both incredible flexibility and next-level tools to help them climb the rankings as they compete on PC and console. Thanks to the Hot Swap feature allowing for all of the gamepad’s modules to be instantly swapped around at any time, gamers can quickly and easily take advantage of the optimal configuration for any game they’re playing.
Next-generation mini-sticks: better precision, and an even longer lifespan
The ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER features next-generation (S5 NXG) analog mini-sticks for enhanced precision and a longer lifespan compared with previous Thrustmaster mini-sticks. Gamers will enjoy better physical resistance (+33%), improved re-centering precision (+66%), and even double the lifespan for the built-in mini-stick buttons (+100%).
New trigger locking feature
Thrustmaster now lets gamers adjust the physical range of travel on the triggers to support any gaming style, reducing travel distance by up to 50%.This can be extremely useful especially in shooters, where the triggers’ responsiveness can provide a major advantage when it comes to firing rate, helping players emerge victorious when facing off against adversaries.
In this way, players can take advantage of enhanced responsiveness with a shorter range of travel on the triggers.
Renowned surgical precision
Thrustmaster is also offering new modules that are compatible with the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, featuring super-responsive tact switches providing a greater level of precision and near-zero response times as well as a better feeling of control for long gaming sessions. The controller’s buttons and D-pad can each be activated more than 5 million times, while the pre-calibrated analog mini-sticks featuring shorter design for optimal precision have a lifetime of more than 2 million clicks each.
Headset volume control and manual button remapping
The ability to manually remap the rear buttons lets gamers find and use the best combinations of buttons to adapt to all types of games and hand sizes. Being able to quickly adjust their headset’s volume increases gamers’ ability to focus and gives a considerable boost to the practical aspect of listening to their games.
ESWAP ecosystem: dedicated packs of modules, plus replacement modules
Like its predecessor, the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER features a unique ecosystem of modules for customization without limits, officially licensed by Microsoft. This ecosystem allows users to update the look of their gamepad and adapt its performance to their preference. With the goal of continuing to meet the needs of competitive gamers,, the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER lets users take advantage of super-soft, smooth grips — for the first time ever.
Thrustmaster is also pleased to offer different packs and modules to accompany the launch of the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER this year, allowing gamers to adapt their gamepad to their own individual needs and start fresh with new individual modules if necessary.
ESWAP X GREEN COLOR PACK and ESWAP X BLUE COLOR PACK:
Camo-inspired packs of modules for the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, allowing users to expand their gaming comfort zone. Modules with new shapes and textures let gamers push their boundaries and take their gaming to the next level — with 7 modules, plus 2 additional mini-stick caps.
ESWAP X S5 NXG MINI-STICK MODULE:
Replacement next-generation mini-stick: start fresh if you lose or break your mini-stick module or if you’ve gotten through its lifespan.
ESWAP X D4XB D-PAD MODULE:
Replacement D-pad: start fresh if you lose or break your D-pad module, or if you’ve gotten through its lifespan of millions of activations.
ESWAP T-CASE:
The ESWAP T-Case hard-shell, lets gamers safely transport their gamepad wherever they’re going.
Thrustmapper: the constantly-evolving configuration software
The Thrustmapper software lets gamers configure important settings by creating customized presets specifically adapted for particular games or characters. These presets can be used on both Xbox and PC for perfectly seamless multi-platform use.
For the launch of the ESWAP X PRO CONTROLLER, Thrustmaster is also adding the ability to modify the shape of the dead zones curves for the left and right analog mini-sticks. Thrustmapper also offers other incredibly useful features for creating completely customized gaming presets — including configuring the sensitivity curves for the analog mini-sticks, the ability to remap buttons, and adjusting vibration levels.
ESWAP: an eSports leader in less than a year
Since its launch in 2019, the ESWAP range has won the favour of a large number of leading esports gamers across a variety of different games (FIFA, Rocket League, Call of Duty, NBA 2K and many others) and captured the attention of thousands of ranked gamers all around the world.
Thrustmaster is excited to enter the dawn of this new era, and a promising new year for eports and gaming, as one of the leading industry hardware brands of this generation.
