LOS ANGELES (Sept. 3, 2019) – One of gaming’s most cherished RPGs returns today on modern platforms with the release of FINAL FANTASY® VIII Remastered on the Nintendo Switch™ system, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PC (STEAM®), and the Xbox One family of devices.
Marking the 20th anniversary of the game’s original release, FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered features newly rendered visuals that breathe life into the game’s characters like never before. Players step into the shoes of SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart and resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly as they work together to save the world from the military nation of Galbadia.
The remastered version includes the following boosts to enhance the experience:
Battle Assist: The ability to always have maxed out HP and ATB, and trigger Limit Breaks at any time.
No Encounters: An enemy encounter option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story’s event battles.
3x Speed Boost: Play through the game with three times the speed.
The STEAM version will also receive additional functions, including All Items (possess all items except for a few certain items), All Abilities, GF Max Level, Max Gil, Max Magic, All Limit Breaks, and All Cards (possess max number of Triple Triad® Cards except for Rare Cards).
Seattle, WA, August 30, 2019 – At Gearbox’s Main Theater Show at PAX West there was another announcement for a major third installment to a critically acclaimed franchise. Gearbox Publishing together with Blackbird Interactive (BBI) announced that Homeworld 3 is now in pre-production 20 years after the first installment. They are kicking off the production process through a Fig campaign with a $1 funding goal, allowing longtime Homeworld fans to invest and participate in the success of the title.
Homeworld 3 will be a true sequel to the legendary space-faring RTS. Blackbird Interactive takes the helm on development, returning the series to its roots with a gripping continuation of the story, fully 3D combat, and the classic RTS elements you expect. In this process, they will be further supported by the veterans of Homeworld Remastered Collection at Gearbox Publishing.
“Homeworld 3 is the last word in epic space combat,” says Rob Cunningham, CEO of BBI. “It will capture the mood and tone of Homeworld and deliver it in an exactly expected and juicy, lovely way. There will be an extension of the story that’s totally satisfying with some interesting twists and turns, and locations that I think will blow some minds and resonate with existing fans and new fans alike.”
The project is in its early stages with only a few months into pre-production. The campaign will allow longtime Homeworld fans to become investors in Fig and participate in the game’s future success. Additionally, investments and pledges will provide a chance to tell the developers what they expect of Homeworld 3 via a backer-only survey. This survey would include things such as its features, priorities, and even what the collector’s edition will include.
“It’s a unique experience that only Fig can offer and we’re excited for the most open development process in both Blackbird’s and Gearbox’s history,” says Steve Gibson, head of Gearbox Publishing. “You don’t just get the game. You get a chance to profit from the financial success too. If you’re not interested in that, no worries. We’ll see you at launch later down the line.”
The Fig campaign will last 30 days with a goal of a single, solitary US dollar. The Fig campaign will offer fans the opportunity to invest or pre-order the game with collectibles.
Moenchengladbach/Germany, August 30, 2019 – The success story continues: With Fishing: North Atlantic, astragon Entertainment and developer Misc Games will release a successor to the simulation hit Fishing: Barents Sea in 2020. Lots of new features, fish species, fishing methods and, of course, ships are set to delight fishery fans around the globe. As the game’s title already suggests, players will also be able to discover a brand-new setting: The Canadian province of Nova Scotia and the North Atlantic Ocean will be offering an exciting backdrop for even more extensive fishing expeditions. Another interesting news for players is the cooperation of Misc Games with the UK software studio Simul Software. Misc Games will use the already well-known weather renderer trueSKY from Simul for Fishing: North Atlantic, but also their realistic ocean renderer Volumetric Water, which is currently still in development.
While the open source ocean simulation OceanProject used in Fishing: Barents Sea reproduced the waves of the Barents Sea only as adjustable sine curves, Volumetric Water will be able to calculate the waves by taking the in-game wind direction and intensity into account, which will result in a more realistic water behaviour including wave breaking. Moreover, the new water shader provides natural transparency and light reflections on the water surface.
Additionally, Misc Games plans to develop a completely new buoyancy algorithm for Fishing: North Atlantic to ensure realistic buoyancy for every ship in the game. Fans can also look forward to seeing and steering lots of new ships and boats which will come in a varied mix of different sizes, shapes and functions.
Detailed particle effects will display water displacement, water turbulences as well as wake and therefore ensure that Fishing: North Atlantic will provide an immersive fishing simulation experience.
Fishing: North Atlantic will be released 2020. More information about platforms, features and more to follow soon.
Baltimore, MD – August 30th, 2019 – Independent games publisher Versus Evil in partnership with PikPok today announced that its apocalyptic zombie shooter Into The Dead 2 will be coming to Nintendo Switch in time for a spooktacular Halloween when it launches on October 25th.
To date, the Into the Dead franchise has amassed over 100 million downloads across mobile, making it one of the most popular zombie shooters available for horror gaming fans.
Nintendo Switch owners can pre order the digital version of the game on the Nintendo eShop or the physical release by Gearbox Publishing at participating retailers. Officially licensed Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead missions are also available at launch. The Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead missions are sold separately on the eShop, and are included with the physical version of the game.
Into The Dead 2 players will face off against a horde of the undead over 60 fast paced story driven levels and 36 additional side story missions that keeps the action and pace fast and frantic. Arming themselves with a vast array of firepower, players can choose from 25 unique weapons across 8 different classes.
Those wanting to bite back can choose from 8 loyal animal companions to fight by their side from lovable dogs to zombie-eating tigers, all of which can be leveled up and come with special abilities.
“Into the Dead 2 on Nintendo Switch will give players plenty to sink their teeth into with its heart-pounding, arcade-style gameplay. We’re thrilled to include the licensed Ghostbusters and Night of The Living Dead content, which make Into the Dead 2 an essential addition to any Halloween gaming sessions.” Said Steve Escalante, General Manager of Versus Evil.
Into the Dead 2 also features HD Rumble, Joy-Con Controller and Pro Controller support, pre orders can be placed via the Nintendo eShop and participating retailers.
Blair Witch offers fans, and players alike, their own descent into madness through an original story inspired by Lionsgate’s iconic Blair Witch franchise. Set in 1996, a young boy disappears in the Black Hills Forest near Burkittsville, Maryland. Players experience the horror as Ellis, a former police officer with a troubled past, accompanied by his trustful canine companion, Bullet. Their story starts as they join the search for the missing boy, but players shortly discover the horrors that await as the woods twist and turn into an endless nightmare. Ellis will have to confront his fears, and his past, along with the mysterious force that haunts the woods.
The first-person experience will study players’ reactions to the many dangers, stresses and tolls that the original story delivers to result in one of various potential playthroughs. In addition to the horrifying psychological experience, there is a balanced display of the beautiful environments, showcased in full in-game 4K; tricking adventurers to feel a sense of relief before venturing even deeper into the home of the iconic Blair Witch. Blair Witch is Xbox One X enhanced for 4K gameplay, along with 4K playability on PC via Steam.
Blair Witch Deluxe Edition is also available for PC players on Steam for $34.99. The Deluxe Edition includes Blair Witch, Blair Witch original game soundtrack, and ‘The Art of Blair Witch’. Blair Witch is rated ‘M’ for Mature by the ESRB.
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LONDON, UK (August 29, 2019) – Square Enix Ltd. is pleased to announce that JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING is available now for Gold Edition and Season Pass owners.
DANGER RISING is the third and final part of the “Dare Devils, Demons and Danger” expansion pass and the biggest addition to JUST CAUSE 4 since launch, featuring 9 new missions, plus exciting new gadgets, weapons and vehicles. Last but not least is a new addition to Rico’s already impressive suite of traversal options in the massive open-world of Solís: a fully functional Hoverboard.
The story picks up with giant submarines appearing off the coast of the island of Solís, serving as massive outposts for the Agency, who have arrived to hunt down the rogue agent Rico and reclaim their technology. He must take down all strongholds to bring the Agency to their knees. Every submarine base presents new gameplay challenges and requires a fresh approach to strategy in order to put them out of commission.
With Agency operatives stalking the shores of Solís, Rico is faced with a difficult new challenge – an enemy with the same technology and training as him. For the first time, Rico must fight other agents, tough and dangerous foes with grapple hooks of their own and incredible new high-tech weaponry.
“JUST CAUSE 4 is a huge sandbox experience, full of over-the-top action and amazing emergent gameplay moments. There’s nothing else like it.” said Victoria Setian, Senior Producer at Avalanche Studios. “But it’s about to get crazier! We are so excited for players to finally get their hands on the Hoverboard in JUST CAUSE 4. It’s a game-changer, which will allow our players to tackle content in a whole new way.”
JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING is available now on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC. The game has been rated M (Mature) by the ESRB and the latest expansion is available for a suggested price of $11.99 (US) and £9.99 GBP.
Gold Edition purchasers receive 7 days early access to the JUST CAUSE 4: DANGER RISING DLC, starting the 29th of August. Standard Edition access begins on September 5th, 2019.
Lesquin, France, August 29, 2019 – With just a few days before release, Bigben and KT Racing are pleased to share the latest glimpse behind the scenes of WRC 8, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship. Through two Dev Diaries, KT Racing’s Art Director, Amaury Beyris, and Physics Designer, Jérémy Lolieux, shed some light on the game’s level design and physics.
Watch the video on level design here
Watch the video on new and improved physics here
In the first video on level design, Amaury Beyris details each step in the process of creating a rally. From referencing the database to achieve a 1:1 scale, to recreating landmarks, each detail is crucial for reproducing the look and feel of special stages and rallies. To increase player immersion, WRC 8 also includes the unique terrain features and weather conditions of each country, which realistically affects the driving, car set-up, tyre choice and much more.
In the second video, Jérémy Lolieux talks us through some of the major physics improvements in WRC 8 compared with the previous edition. After collaborating with Citroën Racing engineers and rally drivers, the developers were able to redesign and refine the physics engine for most aspects of the car: transmission, differentials, turbo, grip, suspensions and tyre behaviour, etc. By working all these elements into the game and creating more predictable driving behaviour, players can enjoy an ultra-realistic experience and more intuitive control of the car.
This is the most complete and authentic official WRC simulation ever made. New off-road physics for all surfaces, a completely redesigned Career Mode, extreme and dynamic weather conditions, 52 teams, 14 countries, over 100 special stages, weekly challenges and an eSports mode… Experience the most intense WRC yet!
WRC 8 will release the 5th of September 2019 on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC and in November on Nintendo Switch™.
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers, today announced Razer Customs, a new online service by Razer.com offering exclusive case designs for a range of popular smartphones.
At launch, gamers can choose from over 150 designs from popular triple-A games such as Overwatch, World of Warcraft, Street Fighter V, and Monster Hunter, and then personalize each case with their names or gamertags.
Razer has partnered with Blizzard, Capcom, and Super Evil Megacorp and will be teaming up with other major publishers to roll out new designs every month, and gamers can expect more exclusive designs from other publishers, esports teams, and streamers from YouTube and Twitch.
With Razer Customs, getting your dream phone case is just a few clicks away. Gamers can visit Razer.com, choose their phone model and desired design, apply their personalization options and place an order. They can expect to receive their Razer Customs case in a week’s time.
No-compromise approach to both protection and style
Razer Customs will initially launch with cases to fit the following phone models:
iPhone X
iPhone XR
iPhone XS
iPhone XSM
Samsung Galaxy S10
Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus
Google Pixel 2 XL
Huawei P10 Plus
Printed with a high-resolution image with true color ink, all Razer Customs smartphone cases are built to give the most vibrant and faithful image reproduction of gamers’ favorite icons and games.
Cases are available in two variations – Lite and Tough. The Lite cases are made of impact-resistant polycarbonate, with a slim, snap-on profile and clear open spaces for port connectivity, while minimizing the overall increase in the size of the handset. The Tough cases have a dual-layer design, with an impact-resistant polycarbonate outer shell and a TPU liner for extra durability and protection.
“Most gamers customize their gaming setups at home to match their individual preferences. With Razer Customs, we are taking it one step further,” says Alvin Cheung, Senior Vice President of Razer’s peripherals business unit. “Gamers can now show their love for their favorite games wherever they go – while also keeping their precious smartphones protected.”
Expanding the program together with the community
From launch, the Razer Customs program will be seeking out new and unique content, opening the platform up for submissions from the gaming community. Through a simple online application form, esports teams, indie game developers, and content creators can apply to be part of Razer Customs and have their submitted designs available for their fans and followers.
Phone cases are just the first step in Razer Customs, with plans to expand the platform to include other Razer products.
August 29, 2019 – GreedFall, the upcoming core RPG experience from Spiders studio, is getting close to its release for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. On September 10, explore the new world and forge your own destiny as you embark on a journey to cure the disease that devastates your homeland. Dive deep into GreedFall’s gameplay in this new 14-minute Gameplay Walkthrough with commentary.
As this gameplay shows, the wilderness of GreedFall is home to many strange and dangerous creatures, especially after dark – but there are more ways than one to overcome them. Experiment when selecting your skills and branch out into firearms, magic, alchemy, and more!
Scattered around the many open areas of GreedFall, you’ll find a variety of places to set up camp. There, you can access your workbench to deeply customize your equipment, switching out parts to change up both the look and stats of your gear. Campsites are also a great opportunity to catch up with your companions and get to know them better. Your life may depend on it.
GreedFall releases September 10, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Pre-orders are live now on all platforms. For more information, visit http://greedfall.com/shop
August 29, 2019 – Audeze announced today that the LCD-GX is now available to order from Audeze.com. Experience video game audio the way it was meant to be heard with the finest in audiophile gaming technology shipping August 30.
Engineered for the serious audiophile gamer, the LCD-GX features 4” drivers packed with nearly four times the amount of magnetic power found in other gaming headphones. Reinforced by Audeze’s patented Fluxor™ and Uniforce™ planar innovations, the LCD-GX delivers true-to-life sound quality on a cinematic scale.
The LCD-GX has been specifically tailored for long gaming sessions, featuring light-weight cast magnesium housing, plush memory foam ear pads, and our ergonomically designed Spring Steel Suspension Headband.
The LCD-GX comes with a flexible, and detachable, high-performance boom microphone cable. The mic comes with a built-in noise filter to help reduce unwanted background noise and transmit voice audio with crystal-clarity.
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