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Call of the Sea Release Date Trailer

2020/11/17

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Raw Fury and indie developer Out of the Blue have revealed that the first-person puzzle adventure game Call of the Sea will launch on Dec. 8, 2020, on Xbox Series X, Xbox One and Windows PC via Steam, GOG.com and the Microsoft Store. It will also be available with Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC.

An otherworldly tale of self-discovery and mystery set in the 1930s, Call of the Sea is a love letter to the adventure genre about one woman’s search for her missing husband in the uncharted reaches of the South Pacific. On a lush island paradise, you’ll unearth the remnants of a lost civilization, investigate clues, and solve a variety of clever puzzles to piece together the fate of your husband’s expedition.

Explore stunning tropical environments on this immersive voyage inspired by the surreal emotion, suspense and surprises of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories. What secrets will you find in this beautiful, enigmatic world?

Features:

Dive deep into a lush, tropical island meticulously modeled in Unreal Engine 4 and brimming with amazing sights, lost ruins and occult mysteries.
Investigate clues left by previous inhabitants and solve a variety of puzzles to unlock the secret of what happened to your husband’s missing expedition.
Experience an emotional, suspenseful journey of self-discovery, fully voiced by BAFTA-winning actress Cissy Jones (Firewatch, Life Is Strange, The Walking Dead).

Call of the Sea is available to wishlist now on Steam and GOG.com. For more info, venture to www.CalloftheSeaGame.com.

The 2KFest 24-Hour Celebration is Coming

2020/11/17

Jerry Paxton

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2KFEST is a 24-hour worldwide celebration of basketball, music and culture that showcases the incredible game-play features and innovation of NBA 2K21.

NVE jumped in on the action to develop original content for and virtually produce this first-of-its-kind digital event. Join us as we experience the evolution of the game over the last decade, tour the 2K Motion Capture studio, go behind the scenes with the NBA 2K21 Development team, sit down with the biggest stars of the NBA, WNBA and 2K League, and much, much more. Whether you’re a gamer, NBA fan, or just a casual viewer, this jam-packed program is guaranteed to have something for you!

Musical Performances By:

Dame D.O.L.L.A.
Quavo
Saweetie
Aitch
88Rising
J.I The Prince of New York
Hotboii
And more!

Interviews and Commentary by:

Damian Lillard
Zion Williamson
Candace Parker
Kevin Durant
Jayson Tatum
Anthony Davis
Ben Simmons
Shaquille O’Neal
Vince Carter
And more!

Tune in Friday, November 20th for 24-hours loaded with never-before-seen content, tipping off at 12AM PT, with the block of content specific to North America launching at 1PM PT. The event will be simulcast on Twitter, YouTube and Twitch with program captioning available in English, Spanish, French, and Traditional Chinese.

Atari Unveils VCS Vault and New Wireless Joystick

2020/11/16

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Atari® — one of the world’s most iconic consumer brands and interactive entertainment producers — announced its new Atari VCS Vault and Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2. The new Atari VCS Vault of 100 classic games will launch exclusively as a free download on every Atari VCS™ PC/console hybrid gaming and entertainment system. Atari VCS Vault Vol. 2 will be available as an optional 50-game downloadable add-on pack for $4.99. Previously released on PC, the revamped Atari VCS Vault collections deliver versions of the games that are now optimized for use with the all-new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick.

The Atari VCS team re-enlisted indie game developer and partner Code Mystics to make the collection — which includes 100 classic Atari 2600, Atari 5600, and arcade games — fully compatible with the new Atari VCS and to support the unique features of the retro-inspired Joystick. Legendary Atari arcade and console classics featured in the Atari VCS Vault include Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, Tempest, Pong, Breakout, and many more. The DLC add-on includes more arcade and home classics, as well as several M Network, prototype, and homebrew games.

Featuring a sleek new design inspired by the original Atari 2600 controller, the all-new Atari Wireless Classic Joystick for the Atari VCS features numerous upgrades to controls and inputs, including:

A more comfortable, ergonomic form factor based on the original joystick (CX40) design
Rotating “Twist” stick for paddle and steering games
Secondary “fire button”
Rumble and LED lighting effects
Wireless and USB connectivity
Compatible with Atari VCS, PC, and mobile
Home, back, and menu buttons
Long-lasting rechargeable lithium ion battery

The Atari Wireless Classic Joystick, which is also compatible with PC and mobile devices, can be purchased with the Atari VCS as part of an all-in bundle or individually for $59.99.

“The reinvigorated Atari VCS Vault, with its 100 classic games, will deliver hundreds of hours of free gameplay to families who purchase an Atari VCS,” said Michael Arzt, COO of Atari VCS and Connected Devices. “Thanks to the great work by Code Mystics to update and optimize this collection for use with Atari’s all-new Wireless Classic Joystick, both seasoned and new Atari fans can enjoy these all-time classics in fun new ways.“

Trine 4: Melody of Mystery Teaser Trailer

2020/11/16

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Publisher Modus Games and developer Frozenbyte today announced Trine 4: Melody of Mystery, a story-driven DLC campaign for Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, arriving first on PC (Steam, EA Origin, GOG, Humble Store) this month, and on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in Spring 2021.

Trine 4: Melody of Mystery beckons the series’ endearing trio of heroes back to the Astral Academy to investigate an enchanted slumber which has enveloped the academy’s students.

With a suspicious and mistakenly freed spirit on the loose, Amadeus, Pontius, and Zoya’s encore journey will lead them through six all-new levels, where they’ll master upgraded abilities while solving fresh puzzles incorporating new elements like sheets of ice, torches, magnets, and crystals. Get a first look at the adventure ahead and hear its accompanying new musical tracks by viewing Trine 4: Melody of Mystery’s teaser trailer here:

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince returns the classic side-scrolling platforming series to its roots, smartly shifting its puzzle designs to accommodate solo players or parties of up to four heroes. Players must cleverly combine the distinct abilities of a crafty wizard, hearty knight, and mischievous thief in and out of combat as they explore a fantastical fairytale landscape, dashing to save the world from the troubled Nightmare Prince’s shadowy threats.

For more information on Trine 4: Melody of Mystery and Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince, venture to www.trine4.com. For more on Modus Games’ full lineup, visit https://modusgames.com, join the Discord (http://discord.gg/modus), and follow Modus Games on Twitter @modus_games.

Trine 4: The Nightmare Prince is supported by the Creative Europe Programme – MEDIA of the European Union.

SnowRunner Season 2 Content Launches Today

2020/11/16

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Saber Interactive and Focus Home Interactive have released “Explore & Expand,” the second season of post-launch content for the hit off-road driving game Snowrunner. This truckload of new treats is available today on PC, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One. Season 2 introduces new gameplay mechanics, maps, vehicles, and customization items, as well as bonus free content for all players.

Here’s everything in store for you in Season 2:

Two new maps set in Canada’s vast Yukon territory: Flooded Foothills and Big Salmon Peak. Both maps are 4km² and mean SnowRunner is now 50% larger than it was at launch!
Three new vehicles: the CAT 770G, the largest truck ever in the franchise; the CAT TH357D AG, a versatile forklift; and the KRS 58 “Bandit,” an 8×8 with a built-in light crane for rescue missions.
Pioneering new gameplay: Gather resources and use the new cargo crafting system to build a huge ore processing plant from the ground up to help bring the wilderness under control.
New customization upgrades, including interior and exterior items.

The Season 2: “Explore & Expand” DLC is available today as part of SnowRunner’s Season Pass and SnowRunner – Premium Edition, as well as via standalone purchase.

Today’s update also brings tons of free content for all players, including two new Trials, new missions in the Taymyr and Alaska regions, and bonus cosmetic options.

BFF or Die Console Trailer

2020/11/16

Jerry Paxton

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2Awesome Studio is proud to announce that BFF or Die is snuggling up on consoles in November, 2020. The crazy and cozy cooperative puzzle game that’s amassed over 23k downloads between popular game hosting sites Steam, Itch, and Game Jolt is launching on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch™ for $7.99!

BFF or Die is a co-op puzzle game that challenges up to 4 local players to use their cunning wit and camaraderie to survive as time-traveling space aliens. Never forget the academy motto: “BFF or Die!”

ABFF Or Die Launch Dates
– PlayStation®4 – Launch: November, 24th
– Xbox One – Pre-order: November 18th with 15% discount | Launch: November 25th
– Nintendo Switch™: Pre-order: November, 20th with 15% discount | Launch: November, 27th

BFF or Die is developed by ASA Studio, and is partnering with 2Awesome Studio as part of the 2Awesome Partners Initiative.

Previously, BFF or Die was featured in 2016’s Indie Showcase at Develop Conference and Intel’s Level-Up Competition at PAX West. In 2017, ASA Studio was one team awarded of hundreds of applicants to secure £25k from the UK Games Fund, and, in 2018, pitched BFF or Die to an industry panel, placing in top three games at the event, and receiving marketing support across the Steel Media Network.

“We’ve been developing BFF or Die for a long time. That dream marked the beginning of a road that led us… here! In collaboration with our new publishing friends over at 2Awesome Studio, BFF or Die is now available for you to play on console,” says Shaz from ASA Studio.

Fireworks Mania Teaser Trailer

2020/11/16

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In Fireworks Mania you will be able to play around with fireworks, create beautiful firework shows or just blow stuff up in explorable low-poly urban environments.

The big feature about Fireworks Mania is that not two play-sessions are the same as the game is heavily physics based, resulting in a different unplanned outcome every time.

Fireworks Mania is set for release later this year on Steam.

Handball 21 Launch Trailer

2020/11/13

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NACON is delighted to announce the release of Handball 21, the sport’s new benchmark game developed by Eko Software and playable from today on PlayStation^®4, Xbox One and PC via Steam.

Handball is back in force this year with Handball 21. Thanks to feedback from fans of the franchise, Eko Software has created a more advanced and realistic adaptation of one of the most popular sports in France.

With upgraded graphics, motion-captured animations and revamped gameplay, players can experience all the thrills of their favourite sport.

During this period of lockdown when matches are being played behind closed doors, it is a great opportunity to experience exciting games with your favourite players and teams. Handball 21 includes 129 teams across 8 European leagues with a total of 2,299 official players faithfully recreated in the game, such as Nikola Karabatic, Fabian Wiede and Mikkel Hansen.

Handball 21 provides the complete game experience with:

An impressive amount of official content with 2,299 official players represented in the game
Innovative gameplay that realistically captures the sport, including authentic tactics management
Multiple game modes: My Squad for creating your own team, Solo mode for managing a team from start to finish, Championship mode to win the top trophy, and Multiplayer mode for playing matches with friends.
New and improved AI to provide the challenge that demanding gamers expect

Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition Announcement Trailer

2020/11/13

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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.

RUNE II: Decapitation Edition Out Now

2020/11/13

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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.