June 23, 2020 – The iconic series UNSOLVED MYSTERIES is back! Fusing signature elements from the original series with contemporary immersive, character-driven storytelling, the 12 new episodes are rooted in the experiences of ordinary people who have lived the unthinkable — from the trauma of a loved one’s unexplained disappearance or horrific death, to the shock of a bizarre paranormal encounter. Alongside detectives and journalists, family members offer clues, present theories, and identify suspects, hoping one viewer holds the key to solving the mystery. From the creators of the original docuseries, Cosgrove/Meurer Productions, and 21 Laps Entertainment, the producers of Stranger Things.
The first six episodes of UNSOLVED MYSTERIES release globally on Netflix JULY 1, 2020!
PRAGUE, Czech Republic – June 23, 2020 — Third-party Arma 3 developer Vertexmacht is thrilled to announce the release of the major 1.2 content update for their Arma 3 Creator DLC: Global Mobilization – Cold War Germany. On top of various improvements and fixes, this update introduces a wide range of brand-new content to the DLC for free, including 3 helicopters (+ 15 variants), 2 airplanes (+ 2 variants), 1 ground vehicle (+ 2 variants), 4 weapons (+ 3 variants), various clothing and gear, and more.
New content overview:
PAH-1 anti-tank helicopter with unarmed VBH-1 variant
CH-53G heavy transport helicopter
Do 28 D-2 STOL aircraft
Mi-2 attack helicopter with many variants (Mi-2T, Mi-2URP-G, Mi-2 Platan, Mi-2Ch)
New ground vehicles (SpPz 2A1, SpPz 2A2, 0.5t truck with MG3)
New MG3 anti-air tripod
The update will download and install automatically on Steam for all owners of the Global Mobilization DLC. If you want to know more about all of the update’s new assets, be sure to read through Vertexmacht’s recent OPREP devblog post. The entire changelog for update 1.2 is available on the Bohemia forums.
Creator DLC is a new label for original new 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 new quality content. Global Mobilization – Cold War Germany is the first Creator DLC project to have been published so far, and additional Creator DLC projects are expected to be released in the future. Find out more about this initiative at https://arma3.com/dlc/creator.
AUSTIN, Texas, June 23, 2020 – Calling all podracers! Aspyr announced today that Star Wars Episode l: Racer is now available for digital purchase on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for $14.99. The classic Nintendo 64 racing game, based on the podracing sequence in Star Wars™: The Phantom Menace™, is back with modernized controls.
Now this is podracing! Check out the new Star Wars Episode l: Racer launch trailer.
“Get ready to start your engines because one of the galaxy’s most dangerous races is on with the launch of Star Wars Episode l: Racer,” said Elizabeth Howard, vice president of publishing at Aspyr. “Now on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for the first time, we can’t wait to see fans reactions as they experience this Nintendo 64 classic on modern platforms.”
About Star Wars Episode l: Racer
It’s a race unlike any other! Star Wars Episode l: Racer lets players take control of a podracer, speeding through flaming methane lakes, Tusken Raider assaults, anti-gravity tunnels, and much more in a pulse-pounding, do-or-die fight to the finish line.
25 playable racers including Anakin Skywalker, Sebulba, and Ratts Tyerell
Race tracks spanning eight unique planets including Tatooine, Baroonda, and Malastare
Players can work with pit droids to upgrade their podracer for higher top speeds and acceleration
Discover short-cuts and secrets to master lap times
Play single-player campaigns or multiplayer via split-screen
Vienna, Austria, June 23, 2020 – THQ Nordic today announced that the highly anticipated SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated (Rehydrated) is now available on PlayStation®4, Xbox® One, Nintendo Switch™ and PC. Are you ready, kids?
The cult-classic has been faithfully remade in all of its spongetastic splendor! In addition to high-end visuals, modern resolutions and carefully polished gameplay, players can look forward to new content that didn’t make the original game release. With Rehydrated, you can experience coop multiplayer in SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom for the first time. After all, who would SpongeBob be without his best friends?
Just like the original game, Rehydrated features tons of characters and a lot of the irreverent humor from the TV series and upcoming feature film. Every iconic location in the game has multiple segments, a unique vibe, special puzzles and individual story plots, packing in something for every player! Players can play as SpongeBob, Patrick and Sandy, each with unique skills to traverse certain parts of each level – only SpongeBob can use his underpants to bungee jump and only Sandy has a lasso to swing and glide through the gameworld.
In multiplayer mode, two-players can team up in either local couch or online co-op mode to battle the evil Robo-Squidward and all robots from the main game, wave after wave, across more than twenty islands. Rehydrated’s multiplayer mode also features four additional playable characters: Mr. Krabs, Gary, Squidward and Robo-Plankton, each with their own sets of moves and attacks, straight from the TV series and upcoming movie!
SpongeBob SquarePants: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated is now available worldwide. For more information go to https://rehydrated.thqnordic.com/ or follow @thqnordic.
Madrid, June 22nd. – Sony Interactive Entertainment Spain (SIE Spain) and Quasar Dynamics reveal today a new teaser trailer for Do Not Open, a PlayStation®VR exclusive title developed as part of the PlayStation®Talents initiative. Do Not Open is a survival horror that features escape room mechanics as well. Michael J. Goreng, the main character, is a well-known zoologist and epidemiologist trapped in his own house where his wife and daughter are held against their will. Goreng will have to solve different puzzles to escape from a mysterious threat while dealing with paranormal activity. The release date of Do Not Open will be confirmed soon.
Quasar Dynamics promises high replayability: in every new game players will have to solve different riddles and events won’t happen exactly as before. This feature will allow players to unlock different endings in order to discover the mystery that surrounds the house. The studio was founded as a spin-off of Quasar Dynamics, a company with years of expertise in VR, AR, and XR. In Do Not Open they are turning all their knowledge to video games in a title that will last in VR players’ minds for years.
KEY FEATURES
Experience an interactive escape room. Solve riddles and puzzles to escape from this nightmare and unravel its secrets.
Beware of an evil presence lurking in the shadows. Think fast and don’t take too long solving the puzzles and choose wisely. A dark entity is watching you…
Play a different game every time. There are no savepoints. The rooms of the house will change every time you play depicting Alan’s disturbed mind.
AUSTIN, TX (June 22, 2020) – Grim darkness invades World of Warships: Legends. The 2.4 update is live today and filled with Warhammer 40,000 themed content, a new branch of American Light Cruisers in Early Access, the new “Lone Veteran” campaign, and an event project in the Bureau. Players will have plenty of ships and goals to shoot for in-game.
Wargaming brings the gothic splendor of Warhammer 40,000 to World of Warships: Legends. Players can choose between different bundles containing themed ship skins, commanders with unique voiceovers, camouflages and flags from two of the biggest factions in the Warhammer 40,000 universe – the Imperium of Man, a galaxy-spanning interstellar human empire; and Chaos, those devoted to serving the Chaos Gods.
Imperium of Man and Chaos will be represented through unique and dreadful ships helmed by their fearless commanders: Justinian Lyons XIII and Arthas Roqthar the Cold.
To coincide with the 4th of July celebrations coming up, a pair of American light cruisers are arriving in early access. These cruisers, Dallas at Tier V and Helena at Tier VI, are well armed with rapid-fire 6-inch guns capable of dishing out damage and setting fires at a startling rate. However, these ships will require skillful sailing in order to avoid taking hits from the enemy. The Helena is especially well armed with 15 main guns, a true expression of American firepower.
There’s also the new “Lone Veteran” campaign tying in with 4th of July celebrations. At the end of this campaign sits the unique American heavy cruiser Wichita. This battle-hardened ship was a sort of hybrid between a Brooklyn-class light cruiser and a New Orleans-class heavy cruiser. Wichita went on to serve all over in World War II, from start to finish. As a prototype for the Baltimore-class, her playstyle is very similar—delivering powerful AP shells onto enemy ships. Wichita also has access to Sonar and Radar, giving her many options in combat. There are 95 levels of the “Lone Veteran” campaign to complete, with the 5 weeks following the update to finish, but determined captains can complete more difficult, optional, tasks to finish the campaign one week earlier.
The most intrepid players will begin completing the first Bureau projects quickly, so a new one has been prepared—the “Red, White, and Blue” project. Players can unlock permanent Stars N’ Stripes camouflages for several US Cruisers and the Tier VII battleship Iowa on their way to unlock the final prize: the Tier V Premium Battleship California. This highly modernized battleship is heavily armed and armored, but is quite slow. California had an interesting career in World War II, she was severely damaged in the attack on Pearl Harbor and sank shortly afterwards, but that wasn’t the end. A few months later, a massive salvage and rebuilding effort began that put her back in service at the start of 1944. California then fought through the rest of the war including the last battleship engagement in history at the Battle of Surigao Strait. The “Red, White, and Blue” project is shorter than the other main bureau projects, so it will be less of a long-term goal than the Legendary Tier ships introduced in the last update.
There’s plenty of Independence Day related content, plus the Warhammer 40,000 collaboration on the way to the seas of World of Warships: Legends in this update. Get ready for a ton of events, and Turn the Tide!
Prague, Czech Republic – 22nd June, 2020 – Today marks the birth of a secret order that influences world changing events, shapes society to its own images and pulls strings from the shadows. Grand strategy – Secret Government just entered Steam Early Access for 19.99 USD/EUR with 10% launch discount! The full launch is planned for later this year with the Early Access being an important tool for the developer GameTrek to gather valuable feedback from the community and work hand in hand with them to deliver the ultimate illuminati simulator.
Watch the Early Access launch trailer here:
Taking place from the 17th century to the modern days, Secret Government tasks you with leading a secret organization as you spread your influence across the globe, rewriting key historical events and deciding the fate of humankind. Manage your resources as you manipulate the actions of the world’s leaders. From strategically planting your agents in vulnerable regions, to infiltrating powerful institutions of authority, anyone can be your pawn as you exploit their resources and seize control over key decision-makers.
The Early Access version places you in the Glorious Revolution in England where you will face a hostile secret organization whose methods are similar to yours, but their goals are completely different. Act carefully not to raise the awareness of your clout in the country or otherwise you will be exposed and lose the level of influence already gained.
Key Features:
Rewrite History – From the 17th century to the present day, the War of Independence to the French and Napoleonic Wars, each mission will drop players into major global conflicts, tasking them with manipulating the outcome to serve the Brotherhood’s ambitions.
Play Your Pawns – The world’s most powerful figures – from national rulers to military superpowers – are but mere pawns to you. Learn to manipulate their complex AI machinations as you leverage their unique abilities to shape the world to your needs.
Indirect Influence – Why should you have to do the heavy lifting of executing your diplomatic, economic, and militaristic ambitions? Plant your own agents and indirectly coerce others to do your bidding with over 50 types of actions intended to upend the world’s balance in your favor while keeping your hands clean.
Manipulate a Living World – From ideologies to social classes, taxes to civil unrest, the world of Secret Government is comprised of countless interconnected sociopolitical systems that effectively simulate a believable and reactionary world. While world leaders strive to maintain the status quo, how will you destabilize the system and trigger worldwide change?
You’re Not Alone in the Shadows – Facing down a hostile secret organization that isn’t afraid to manipulate their way into the history books, make every action and choice count in order to outthink the competition and maintain your hard-earned secrecy and level of infiltration in the shadows.
Developed by GameTrek and published by 1C Entertainment, Secret Government slips its way out of the shadows and onto Steam Early Access today.
June 21, 2020 – Tonight, as part of the 2020 ESPYs airing on ESPN and ESPN2, Disney+ debuted the trailer for “Hamilton,” the filmed version of the original Broadway production, ahead of its global premiere on the streaming service on July 3, 2020.
An unforgettable cinematic stage performance, the filmed version of the original Broadway production of “Hamilton” combines the best elements of live theater, film and streaming to bring the cultural phenomenon to homes around the world for a thrilling, once-in-a-lifetime experience. “Hamilton” is the story of America then, told by America now. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B and Broadway, “Hamilton” has taken the story of American founding father Alexander Hamilton and created a revolutionary moment in theatre—a musical that has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education.
Filmed at The Richard Rodgers Theatre on Broadway in June of 2016, the film transports its audience into the world of the Broadway show in a uniquely intimate way. With book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda and direction by Thomas Kail, “Hamilton” is inspired by the book “Alexander Hamilton” by Ron Chernow and produced by Thomas Kail, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Jeffrey Seller, with Sander Jacobs and Jill Furman serving as executive producers. Filming was produced by RadicalMedia. The 11-time-Tony Award®-, GRAMMY Award®-, Olivier Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winning stage musical stars: Daveed Diggs as Marquis de Lafayette/Thomas Jefferson; Renée Elise Goldsberry as Angelica Schuyler; Jonathan Groff as King George; Christopher Jackson as George Washington; Jasmine Cephas Jones as Peggy Schuyler/Maria Reynolds; Lin-Manuel Miranda as Alexander Hamilton; Leslie Odom, Jr. as Aaron Burr; Okieriete Onaodowan as Hercules Mulligan/James Madison; Anthony Ramos as John Laurens/Philip Hamilton; and Phillipa Soo as Eliza Hamilton.
Los Angeles – June 18, 2020 – Summer Game Fest, an all-digital multi-month global gaming festival, will host its first-ever Developer Showcase on Monday, June 22. Virtual doors will open at 10:30 a.m. ET / 7:30 a.m. PT with the first live performance of the Outer Wilds’ soundtrack by composer, Andrew Prahlow and cellist, David Tangney, followed by exclusive game content kicking off at 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT. Fans can tune in via all major streaming platforms (YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, Mixer) and on IGN, GameSpot and summergamefest.com.
The Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase will spotlight a select group of upcoming indie and AAA video games, curated by the Day of the Devs team and Geoff Keighley (The Game Awards). The June showcase will feature games including: The Artful Escape (Beethoven & Dinosaur/Annapurna Interactive), Black Book (Morteshka), Drake Hollow (The Molasses Flood/Xbox Game Studios), The Eternal Cylinder (ACE Team/Good Shepherd Entertainment), Foregone (Big Blue Bubble), Haunted Garage (Games For Ghosts), Knuckle Sandwich (Andrew Brophy/SUPERHOT PRESENTS), Panzer Paladin (Tribute Games), Sea of Stars (Sabotage Studio), Skate Story (Sam Eng), Spinch (Akupara Games/Queen Bee Games/Jesse Jacobs), Starbase (Kowloon Nights/Frozenbyte), The Night is Grey (Whalestork Interactive) and Ynglet (Triple Topping Games/Nifflas), plus world exclusive debuts from Longhand Electric and thatgamecompany, and a surprise major AAA reveal hosted live on-air by Geoff Keighley.
In addition, for the fourth year in a row, the Day of the Devs team will spotlight games from the students at Gameheads. Gameheads provides tech training to low income students ages 15-25 using Video Game Design, Video Game Development and DevOps. Their vision is to develop diverse talent and bold new voices, train students for the tech ecosystem and prepare them for college, career and civic life.
Fans should stick around for a special musical performance by poet, rapper, singer and producer, Doseone (Sludge Life, Disc Room, Gang Beasts, Samurai Gunn 2), who will close out the showcase.
The Summer Game Fest Developer Showcase team will be hosting a second showcase in July which will include new content and debuts from Annapurna Interactive, MWM Interactive, Panic, Team17, ustwo games and many others. The Day of the Devs team is also continuing to accept submissions from indie developers for inclusion into the July showcase. Developers from all different backgrounds working on interesting and unique games are welcome to apply for consideration. More details to come soon.
For more information and to stay up to date on the latest, please visit summergamefest.com or dayofthedevs.com or follow @summergamefest on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
AUSTIN, TX (June 19, 2020) – Today Wargaming brings the gothic splendor of Warhammer 40,000 to World of Warships. Players can choose between different bundles containing themed ship skins, commanders with unique voiceovers, camouflages and flags from two of the biggest factions in the Warhammer 40,000 universe — Imperium of Man, a galaxy-spanning interstellar human empire; and Chaos, those devoted to serving the Chaos Gods.
On June 22, Warhammer 40,000 inspired bundles will also be coming to World of Warships: Legends available on Xbox and PS4.
Imperium of Man and Chaos will be represented through unique and dreadful ships helmed by their fearless commanders: Justinian Lyons XIII and Arthas Roqthar the Cold.
“As a Warhammer 40,000 fan myself, I’m very excited to finally see these epic themed ships in our ports. Their striking visual appearance paired with the dramatic voiceovers that will give you chills, promises to evoke the grim dystopian splendor of 40K. I have no doubts our players will enjoy playing these ships as much as we did while designing them, said Philip Molodkovets, World of Warships’ Executive Producer.
“After our extremely successful previous collaborations with World of Tanks: Blitz andWorld of Tanks we’re thrilled to work with Wargaming again. We’re big fans of World of Warships, and we can’t wait to see players celebrating Warhammer 40,000 in their games with these beautiful and authentic themes.” said Jon Gillard, Global Head of Licensing at Games Workshop.
World of Warships has had great success bringing various collaborations to life in its game without hurting the historical aspect or distracting players who prefer the standard game play. Providing a flexible system of filters, players can choose to customize their visual experience or, if they are not interested, turn it off completely. The collaboration with Games Workshop celebrates the unique visual style of their universe, but does not alter the gameplay.
