Larkspur, Calif. (April 6, 2020) – Nine years after its original release, Deep Silver today announces that Saints Row®: The Third™ has been completely updated and enhanced to current gen specs and will release as Saints Row: The Third Remastered for the Xbox One, PlayStation®4 and PC on May 22, 2020.
Saints Row: The Third Remastered has received a full makeover courtesy of Sperasoft. Every weapon has been remodeled, every car has been redesigned, and a vast proportion of the city has been retextured all sparkly and new with over 4,000 assets updated to match current gen fidelity. Saints Row: The Third Remastered features retextured environments, character models and visual effects, enhanced graphics and a new lighting engine.
In addition, all three expansion packs and more than 30 pieces of DLC from the original version have been remastered and are included for hours of additional gleeful mayhem. The remastered edition will inspire new gamers and original fans to revisit the reworked city of Steelport and revel in the glorious world of the Saints.
Paris, April 3rd — Why are some empires remembered, and others consigned to the ash heap of history? With Humankind, we want the journey to matter more than the destination. Todays installment of our feature focus video series looks at how you’ll be leaving your mark on history, and the civilization that you’ll be building along the way.
The unified victory condition in Humankind is your fame score. Across six eras, you will earn era stars that contribute to your fame score in different ways: growing your population, expanding your cities, researching technology, being culturally influential, and winning battles, to name a few. Additional fame will be awarded for achievements like circumnavigating the globe or building a wonder.
As you transition through the eras, you will be able to choose a new culture, or else transcend as your current culture. Each culture has an emblematic unit and quarter that only they can produce, a special skill related to their affinity, and a legacy trait that your civilization will keep forever.
What matters most is to be remembered – what you will be remembered for is up to you!
SAN FRANCISCO – April 3, 2020 – Capcom, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the highly demanded survival horror game Resident Evil™ 3 is now available worldwide. This latest entry in the 95 million selling Resident Evil™ franchise delivers the heart-pounding conclusion to the Raccoon City saga, through the perspective of one of video games’ most iconic heroines, Jill Valentine. Raccoon City and its shambling population come to life with vivid high-definition graphics and modernized gameplay mechanics using the RE Engine, previously utilized for acclaimed titles such as Resident Evil™ 2, Resident Evil™ 7 biohazard and Devil May Cry™ 5. Resident Evil 3 includes the 4 versus 1 asymmetrical online multiplayer game Resident Evil™ Resistance. It is available now in North America and Europe both physically and as a digital download on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and digital-only on Steam for MSRP $59.99.
The pulse-pounding narrative of Resident Evil 3 bookends the events of last year’s award-winning Resident Evil 2. Putting players in the role of S.T.A.R.S. member Jill Valentine, Resident Evil 3 follows her desperate escape from a city torn apart from the inside by zombies and other horrifying creatures. Blocking her path is the seemingly unstoppable and brutally intelligent bioweapon Nemesis – one of the series’ most notorious adversaries. Jill is not alone in her endeavor to escape – players can also experience a slice of the chaos of Raccoon City as unexpected ally Carlos Oliveira, a member of the Umbrella Biohazard Countermeasure Service (U.B.C.S.) who’s on a mission to evacuate civilians.
Included with the Resident Evil 3 single player campaign is Resident Evil Resistance, an online asymmetrical 4 versus 1 multiplayer game included with Resident Evil 3. A group of four Survivors must strategically work together to escape diabolical experiments conducted by a vicious Mastermind before time runs out. Each of the six selectable Survivors relies on available weapons and their unique abilities to help each other as they attempt to escape from the twisted scenario. Behind every corner and hidden in every shadow is the Mastermind, who wields a deck of cards to deploy creatures and bioweapons, set traps, and manipulate the environment to overwhelm the Survivors. Notorious Resident Evil franchise villains, including Alex Wesker, Annette Birkin and Ozwell E. Spencer, all bring their own special style of torment to the Mastermind’s chair. A first for the series, as Masterminds, players can control legendary bioweapons, like the menacing Tyrant and the mutated G-Birkin.
Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil Resistance will cross-over with the addition of Jill Valentine as a playable Survivor in the multiplayer game in an upcoming free update on April 17. More information about upcoming Resident Evil Resistance content will be shared soon.
A Collectors’ Edition for hardcore fans is also available for MSRP $179.99, and includes the game, a finely-crafted figure of Jill Valentine, an art book of classified information, a voucher code for a digital soundtrack and a double-sided Raccoon City survival map poster.
AUSTIN – April 2, 2020 – Terminally relaxed developer Deadtoast, 22nd Century Toys and their imaginary friends Devolver Digital today announce the critically-acclaimed banana-hell shooter My Friend Pedro is now available on PlayStation 4 for $19.99.
My Friend Pedro is a violent, bullet-ridden ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana. The strategic use of split aiming, slow motion, and the ol’ stylish window breach create one sensational action sequence after another in an explosive battle through the violent underworld.
But that’s not all! The PS4 version of My Friend Pedro will arrive complete with extra Code Yellow content, bringing 14 full-throttle game modifiers to the slow-motion gun ballet along with much-requested features like an in-game timer for speedrunners, hidden HUD option, and more!
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Larkspur, Calif. (April 2, 2020) – Deep Silver today announced their new indie IP, Windbound, created by Australian developer 5 Lives Studios, will be available digitally on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on August 28, 2020.
In Windbound, a young warrior named Kara finds herself shipwrecked in unknown waters. Kara must learn to adapt and survive while experiencing the ever-unfolding mysteries of the Forbidden Islands. Equipped with only the will to survive, Kara must explore the beautiful yet savage landscape by foraging for resources. Hunting, crafting and exploration are critical to Kara’s survival as she sails the Forbidden Islands looking for the way home.
Taking the survival genre in a new direction, Windbound features nomadic hunting and exploration combined with custom boat building and an immersive sailing experience. Windbound provides endless rogue-like replayability options thanks to the procedural world, dynamic wildlife, and modular boat crafting.
5 Lives Studios was founded by five industry veterans who have worked on a wide variety of genres and properties. Their debut title Satellite Reign, the spiritual successor to the Syndicate series, was crowdfunded in one of the most successful Australian video game Kickstarter campaigns to date. Satellite Reign released in 2015 to positive reviews and was nominated for numerous awards.
About Windbound:
The Forbidden Islands are calling, unlock their secrets. Separated from her fellow warriors, Kara finds herself alone and without resources on a mysterious and picturesque island paradise. With no boat, food or tools, just the will and skills to survive, Kara will uncover this beautiful island’s rich resources and deeper mysteries. Scattered ruins reveal secrets of the past and glimpses of the future Unravel the mystery behind them all and you may find more than just your way home.
Key Features:
Uncover the Secrets Within – Embark on a personal journey and discover the history of the idyllic Forbidden Islands, each island holding the key to a mystery and unexpected revelations.
Explore As Far As The Eye Can See – Head towards the horizon and advance across multiple islands, each with their own diverse wildlife, landscapes and challenges to face.
Live Off The Land – Scavenge the islands’ untamed terrain for resources that you can use to craft a full range of tools and weapons to hunt wildlife and upgrade your boat. You must set sail when resources become scarce.
Build The Perfect Seacraft – Your boat is your key companion on this journey. Carefully craft your own custom sailing vessel to take on the treacherous waters traversing from one island to the next. Design your boat to battle tempestuous winds, monstrous waves, and deadly sea creatures.
For more information about Windbound, please visit one of the following official sites:
AMSTERDAM & LOS ANGELES — April 2, 2020 — Publisher Good Shepherd Entertainment, global content leader Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) and independent developer Bithell Games have announced that the action-oriented timeline strategy game John Wick Hex is coming to PlayStation®4 on May 5.
Building on their work from the original PC title, Bithell Games (Thomas Was Alone, Subsurface Circular) has collaborated with Ant Workshop to redesign John Wick Hex for the PlayStation®4’s DualShock 4 controller. Wick’s every move and skills will be available at your fingertips as quick as the man himself.
John Wick Hex is fight-choreographed chess brought to life. It expands on the John Wick universe with a new storyline, unique graphic noir art design, and the world-class voice talents of Ian McShane, Lance Reddick and Troy Baker. The game also includes a riveting original score by Grammy-nominated composer Austin Wintory (Journey, Flow, the Banner Saga series).
Created in close collaboration with the creative and stunt teams behind Lionsgate’s hit franchise, John Wick Hex captures the unique feel of tactical combat from the films, blurring the line between strategy and action. Each move has its own risks and consequences, and every weapon changes the tactics at hand. Ammo is limited and realistically simulated, so time your reloads and make each choice count.
John Wick Hex will be available for $19.99 on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system via the PlayStation®Store on May 5. John Wick Hex is currently available for Windows PC and Mac exclusively via the Epic Games Store. For more details, visit JohnWickHex.com, and follow @mikeBithell and @GoodShepherdEnt on Twitter.
Milan, April 2nd, 2020. Today, Milestone releases a new MotoGP™20 trailer, unveiling the main features of its brand-new Managerial Career. The new Career Mode will put players into a pro riders’ boots, with an engaging and progressive gaming experience both on and off the track. Just like in the real MotoGP™ simply being fast on the circuit is not enough; players will need to take the best decisions to find a winning strategy to master the Championship.
Echoing real life, one of the key figures at the top of the team is the personal manager, whose work can truly make a difference when it comes to sponsorship and contract opportunities. Players will need to evaluate all the offers they receive, both from real-life teams and new teams created by the player, looking carefully at their engagement and expectations before taking a decision. If players select a new team, they will be able to make their rider and bike stand out using different graphic editors to modify the helmet, racing number, lower-back patch, stickers and bike livery. The personal manager’s skills come into play when tasked to try and craft a stronger team, or negotiate a better salary, following the player’s indications.
When it comes to being fast on track, it is the players’ choice of technical staff that influences the performance of the bike; the most skilled technicians will be able to develop bikes better and faster, but of course they will be much more expensive than others. How do you find the right balance between budget and performance? It’s up to players! On-track tests during the weekend will provide valuable data for development, but the synergy between the engineers will determine how much of this knowledge can be actually used to craft new parts. Each engineer will have different skills in different areas so teamwork will be key.
Taking part in the winter and mid-season tests enables players to develop their bike, choosing up to 3 different packs with various engines and frame combinations to find the perfect settings for the season. Once the season starts, players can also improve performances of different bike parts, earning and spending development points and allocating their R&D staff to reach the highest level. Aerodynamics, electronics, engine power and fuel consumption are just an example of the many technical parts that players can now manage to improve their bikes.
For the first time, Milestone also announces brand-new features that will support the game after launch, that will further expand contents of the Managerial Career gameplay; more details about the post launch features will be revealed soon, stay tuned!
MotoGP™20 will be released on April 23rd on PlayStation®4, Xbox One, Windows PC®/STEAM, Google Stadia and Nintendo Switch™*.
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April 2, 2020 – Reykjavík, Iceland Today, CCP Games are excited to reveal the second Quadrant of 2020 coming to the deep and uniquely player-driven spacefaring MMO game, EVE Online. Titled “Eclipse”, EVE Online’s Quadrant 2 will irrevocably shift the balance the power within EVE’s universe of New Eden.
“After a packed and successful Quadrant 1 with Fight or Flight, we are pushing the envelope even further for Quadrant 2 with Eclipse,” said Bergur Finnbogason, EVE Online’s Creative Director. “We’re committed to making exciting changes to New Eden going forward, with events, updates and plenty of surprises that will touch all corners of New Eden!”
Offering a wealth of new rewards and challenges, Eclipse will encompass new live events, celebrations, login campaigns, visual updates, huge balance changes, new and mysterious ships and weapons, as well as the third and final chapter of the Invasion expansion. Watch the trailer for Eclipse below:
Also revealed today is the return to New Eden of The Hunt, starting 6 April. In this limited-time live event, Capsuleers will be tasked with the challenge of hunting down and scanning numerous capsules in order to gain access to special event sites promising amazing rewards and crucial materials. With a focus on smaller ship classes like Frigates and Destroyers, pilots with less experience and fewer skills trained can participate in this event. Furthermore, player pods destroyed during The Hunt will have a chance of dropping their hard-earned implants as loot! Keen eyes should look out for special “Huntmaster” versions of these sites in Caldari Lowsec and Guristas systems…
With EVE celebrating its 17th anniversary in May, Eclipse is only the start of seismic changes hurtling towards the denizens of New Eden. Part 3 of the Triglavian Invasion storyline is set to unfold with players influencing the outcome of this star-spanning conflict. The landscape of New Eden will never be the same again, forcing players to adapt to new and unprecedented challenges.
In addition, CCP is continuing to improve and enhance the early experience of EVE Online for new players, including substantial Quality of Life changes, redesigning UI elements for increased clarity, and updating tutorials to name just a few modifications.
EVE Online can be downloaded for free by visiting www.eveonline.com. For all the latest information about the game, please visit EVE Updates.
LOS ANGELES – MARCH 31, 2020 – Following the Nintendo Direct livestream, Netmarble is proud to announce its first video game for the Nintendo Switch™ – Seven Knights – Time Wanderer -, a console-exclusive version of one of the company’s popular mobile role-playing games (RPGs).
Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – is a visually stunning, real-time and turn-based RPG based on Seven Knights Mobile, that features all-new control and battle systems, and game content optimized for the console platform. In addition, as a single-player RPG, it also introduces its original story different from the mobile version. This game will be released worldwide as a digital package through the Nintendo eShop in each region. Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – does not include any gacha system as players acquire in-game characters as they progress through the story.
“Since Seven Knights’ 2014 Korean launch, it’s been quite humbling and exciting to see the game grow in global popularity. We could not be more thrilled that Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – will be Netmarble’s first Nintendo game,” said Young Jae Park, Executive Producer of Netmarble. “The team can’t wait to share what makes Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – so special to a new audience, so we will work closely with Nintendo to ensure our first console game is exciting for Nintendo Switch gamers to play with.”
Seven Knights – Time Wanderer – focuses on the story of the eighth member of the Seven Knights, Vanessa, who is equipped with the ultimate magical equipment, a sentient hourglass known as Sandy. After falling into the twists of space and time, she embarks on a journey to return safely home, where original characters from Seven Knights’ mobile version will join them as a party member in this real-time, turn-based, combat-oriented adventure.
The original version of Seven Knights has been available in over 150 countries worldwide since its first launch in March 2014, on both the App Store and Google Play, and has achieved 60 millions of cumulative download across the globe for over six years. A turn-based mobile RPG enjoying great popularity worldwide, Seven Knights offers the fun of collecting and fostering about 700 kinds of characters with intense turn-based battles.
April 1, 2020 – Gaijin Entertainment and Darkflow Software studio would like to announce the very first public playtest of Enlisted – a new squad-based MMO shooter game reconstructing World War II battles. The event starts on 1st of April and will be available for a limited time to all PC users. Those willing to participate should simply apply at the official website – https://enlisted.net.
Anton Yudintsev, founder of Gaijin Entertainment, says: “The most successful games built on our engine have been announced on April 1st, that’s why we decided to hold the first public playtest of Enlisted on the same day”.
Playtest will bring gamers to the suburbs of the town of Volokolamsk during the fiercest days in the Battle of Moscow and will allow players to try one Invasion mode map and two Domination mode maps. Invasion mode is set so that one team is trying to storm the heavily fortified positions, while the other one defends. Domination mode is a classic team battle over three control points. Playtest participants will participate in one of two nations – specifically, Germany and the USSR, authentic and historically accurate weapons and equipment, including the T-26 and Pzkpfw.III F tanks.
Each Enlisted player commands a squad of several soldiers. One of the fighters is controlled directly, while others move and shoot independently following the player’s general orders. In a situation where all the soldiers in the squad have fallen, a player respawns with the next available squad. The soldiers in different squads have different equipment: for example, one could enlist a highly skilled sniper with a good rifle, while the other one may boast a submachine gun user. The tank crew is also technically a separate squad. Right now each Enlisted gameplay session supports massive and highly spectacular battles of up to 140 soldiers simultaneously.
Enlisted is not limited to only one battle or only one theatre in World War II. Other nations will follow, allowing players to storm the Normandy beaches and clash in the hot Tunisian desert. Dozens of available squads will be unlocked and leveled up, opening access to numerous pieces of historically accurate equipment like the PPSh-41, MG-42 or M1 Garand infantry weapons and the KV-2 and Pzkpfw IV tanks, with even more cool things to follow, like aviation.
