Watford, England – April 4th, 2019 – Wired Productions Ltd., an award-winning independent video games publisher, and developer Caged Element Inc., today reinforced their post-launch commitment to providing continuous support for GRIP: Combat Racing by releasing a stack of new content, including four free new tracks and the introduction of Team Racing and Deathmatch.
Watch the brand-new trailer here:
Landing Friday April 5th on STEAM, with console to follow over the next two weeks, this new content takes GRIP’s track count to 27, with players now able to choose how they play, with options such as Team Deathmatch, local split-screen racing, 10-player online tournaments, a single-player campaign and the nine point-to-point challenging Carkour mode!
NEW CONTENT KEY FEATURES:
Team Modes (Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)
Team racing now takes centre stage with the inclusion of two new modes: Team Racing and Team Deathmatch.
Team Racing – Players can now join either Red or Blue teams to battle it out in any racing mode. These include: Classic Race, Ultimate, Elimination and Speed Demon. The team with the highest points wins!
Team Deathmatch – The way deathmatch is meant to be played. Jump on Red or Blue and blast each other away. The team with the highest points wins
*Team modes are supported in multiplayer and in tournament format. Each side (Red and Blue) have a team emblem/sigil to set them apart more and create a better rivalry
Four New Tracks (Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)
Mindbender (Haze reverse) (Orbital Prime) (City)
A highly-modified version of Haze reverse. Key sections include a massive jump, tricky S-turn and twisting sewer section
Naptha Valley (Jahtra) (Desert)
A beautiful, sunset soaked, gravity-defying city district. Key sections include an affluent block of corporate structures, a big ceiling ride to floor jump and an ascending spiral road
Spin Cycle (Liddo5) (Forest)
Key sections include an open area with nice autumn visuals, tunnel turns perfect for barrel rolls, glass tunnels and an obstacle ridden turn to the finish!
Level Cap
As of April 5th, the level cap has also been increased to 40, with unlocks of paint jobs and new tires for cars. In addition to this Pariah now have coloured paint that can be customized!
Garage Packs 2
($1.99 / £1.69 / €1.99 individual packs. Also available as a money saving bundle) Available on Steam April 5th and later this month on console)
Glow hot with new skins, decals and rims for each manufacture!
The game can be purchased now for console and PC – digitally on Steam, the PlayStation™ Store, Xbox Games Store or physically, upright and upside-down at global retail.
In addition to its digital release on Xbox One, GRIP: Combat Racing is available through the Xbox Game Pass subscription service, bringing the title to Xbox players around the world.
For more information visit http://www.wiredproductions.com.
Oslo, Norway – April 4, 2019 – What does it mean to be truly alone? To be a prisoner of your own mind, a perennial stranger in a strange land?
Edward Charles Harden has spent his life in self-imposed isolation, a prisoner of his manor study, chained to books and letters ; his only contact with the outside world his sister Betty, and Lissie, Edward’s young ward.
But now his sister has vanished and Edward must overcome his fears to follow her fading trail. Accompanied by Lissie — his steadfast companion and his only, tenuous connection to reality — he must embark on a dark journey into the misty fjords of rural Norway.
Watch the story trailer here:
Draugen is a first-person exploration of the secrets and lies that hide beneath picturesque surfaces, set against the beautiful backdrop of 1920s Norway. Play as Edward Harden searching for his missing sister. Accompanied by his ward Lissie, journey into a remote coastal community to find—
No, wait.
There’s much more going on here.
Described as a ‘Fjord Noir’ tale of mystery and suspense, Draugen is more than a quest for a missing woman; it’s also a story about an unusual friendship, a forsaken community, a family torn apart by secrets, and a man haunted by his own past.
KEY FEATURES
Lissie is an independent and personable companion who reacts and interacts with Edward through dynamic dialogues and a context-sensitive interface.
Witness the environmental changes alongside Edward’s worsening mental state.
Discover the clues left amongst the twists and turns of the unravelling mystery.
Accompanied by a moving, original score by award-winning composer Simon Poole.
April 3, 2019 – Focus Home Interactive and Asobo Studio are delighted to announce that A Plague Tale: Innocence has gone gold and is on track for its May 14 release date. After years of hard work, the story of Amicia, Hugo, the Inquisition, and the rats is complete and we can’t wait to show it to you. The reception so far from press has been extraordinary, as you can see in last week’s preview accolades trailer celebrating these strong reactions.
In A Plague Tale: Innocence join Amicia and Hugo on a grim journey out of childhood and into a harsh 14th century reality they are ill-prepared for. Pursued by the mysterious and deadly Inquisition, hiding from the rats and suspicious, angry populace at every turn, while desperately seeking a safe haven – this is their life now and you must lead them to safety, no matter the danger.
We look forward to finally sharing this incredible journey with you in just a few short weeks. Pre-orders are available for digital and retail on consoles, and digital PC, for A Plague Tale: Innocence. Digital pre-orders come with alternative outfits and coats of arms for Amicia and Hugo, while retail ones have additional benefits depending on region – please check local listings for full details.
A Plague Tale: Innocence arrives May 14 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Pre-orders are available now.
New York, NY April 3, 2019 – Gearbox Software and 2K today announced that Borderlands® 3, the next installment in the critically acclaimed shooter-looter series, will launch worldwide on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Windows PC on the Epic Games store September 13, 2019.
Borderlands 3 is a hilarious, story-driven, non-stop galactic thrill-ride, filled with colorful characters, epic enemies and boss fights, and literally billions of guns. In an all-new gameplay trailer released today, Gearbox and 2K show off the game’s unique brand of explosive, irreverent mayhem.
“For the past several years, the team at Gearbox Software has been devoting every ounce of our passion, creativity and love into making Borderlands 3 the biggest, baddest and most ambitious Borderlands adventure we’ve ever made,” said Gearbox Software President and CEO Randy Pitchford. “Borderlands 3 is being crafted not only as a love letter to fans of the series, but also as an ideal entry point for new players to jump-in alone or cooperatively, on or off-line, in the latest and greatest installment of the definitive best-in-class benchmark shooter-looter.”
The franchise, which combines the exhilarating action of a first-person shooter with the rich progression and loot systems of a role-playing game, has sold-in more than 41 million units worldwide to date. The most popular title in the series – Borderlands 2 – still draws in more than one million unique monthly users more than six years after the game’s initial release in 2012.
“Borderlands is one of the most recognized and celebrated franchises in gaming,” said 2K President David Ismailer. “We’re proud of the work and dedication of our partners and Gearbox, who are making a game that will not only reignite the millions of existing Borderlands fans but welcome a new generation of players into this beloved universe.”
A Mayhem-Fueled Thrill Ride:
Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four brand new Vault Hunters – the ultimate treasure-seeking badasses of the Borderlands, each with deep skill trees, abilities, and customization.
Play solo or join with friends to take on insane enemies, collect bazillions of guns and loads of loot, and save your home from the most ruthless cult leaders in the galaxy – the Calypso Twins.
For more details on the story, characters, gear, and everything else you’ll find in Borderlands 3, tune in on May 1 for the extended Gameplay Reveal Event livestream.
PC Gaming on Steriods in Collaboration with AMN and Epic Games store:
Developed from the ground up with AMD, Borderlands 3 will take full advantage of the most powerful PC hardware available, and is optimized for top performance and incredible gaming experiences on AMD Radeon™ graphics cards and Ryzen™ CPUs.
At launch on September 13, Borderlands 3 will be available for PC exclusively through the Epic Games store. Borderlands 3 will be available on additional PC digital storefronts in April 2020.
“The PC gaming community has been an important part of the success of the Borderlands series, and we are excited to be partnering with Epic who recognize its worldwide popularity and share in our commitment to bring Borderlands 3 to this rapidly expanding audience,” said Ismailer. “Our mission, in addition to delivering the most engaging and captivating entertainment experiences, is to embrace new distribution platforms that will contribute to our effort to grow the audience for Borderlands 3.”
You Want Loot? You Got It.:
With multiple editions chalk full of digital bonus content and physical goodies, you can pick the loot-splosion that’s right for you – and pre-orders are live now!
Borderlands 3 Standard Edition – $59.99 USD
The Borderlands 3 Standard Edition includes the base game.
Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition – $99.99 USD1The Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition includes all the bonus digital content and pre-order bonus of the Deluxe Edition PLUS the Borderlands 3 Season Pass, which includes:
Four (4) campaign DLC packs featuring new stories, missions and challenges;
Butt Stallion weapon skin, weapon trinket, and grenade mod.
(1LIMITED TIME PRICING – Starting September 17, 2019, the digital version of Borderlands 3 Super Deluxe Edition will update to the full MSRP of $119.99 USD.)
Celebrate the return of the original shooter-looter with the Diamond Loot Chest Collector’s Edition, a swag-splosion of collectibles digistructed straight from the worlds of Borderlands 3 – available at GameStop.
This edition includes the full game, season pass, and all bonus digital content and pre-order bonus of the Super Deluxe Edition, plus:
Diamond Loot Chest Replica: Featuring a functional retractable lid, this chest is perfect for storing your real-world loot;
Borderlands 3 character figurines (x10): Make room on your shelf for the whole crew, including the four new Vault Hunters, the fanatical Calypso Twins, and some of your favorite characters from the Borderlands universe! (Approximately 3” tall.);
Sanctuary 3 snap model: Construct your very own Sanctuary 3 model ship and display it proudly on its included stand;
Vault Key keychains (x4): Because you never know when you might stumble across an unopened Vault;
Cloth galaxy map: Discover new worlds beyond Pandora with Typhon DeLeon’s map of the Borderlands;
Character art lithographs (x5): Unique character prints starring the new Vault Hunters and fanatical Calypso Twins;
Borderlands 3 Steelbook case: A gorgeous metal case for any collector’s shelf.
The Year of Borderlands has Officially Begun:To celebrate the announcement of Borderlands 3, the Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition launches today on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC. Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionis the brand new definitive version of the original game, boasting ultra HD remastered graphics, significant quality-of-life content updates, and all add-on content included.
Additionally, Gearbox and 2K also released an Ultra HD Texture Pack that increases the visual fidelity of Borderlands:The Handsome Collection on consoles, and provides a visual upgrade for Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and all the game add-ons for both titles on PC.
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April 1, 2019 – BOOMSHAKALAKA! Tim Kitzrow is in the wrong game, taking his iconic voice from the bright lights of the hardwood to the explosive glow of the wasteland as a RAGE 2 pre-order bonus with the He’s On Fire cheat code.
WATCH the He’s On Fire trailer here – it’s smooth like gravy on a biscuit:
The He’s On Fire cheat code provides players in the open world insanity of RAGE 2 with an extremely vocal twist. Kitzrow’s legendary lines from back in the day – along with plenty of new RAGE 2-ified lines – will be there to give you constant encouragement as you decimate your enemies. From “POW POW PUPPY CHOW” to “REJECTEEEEED,” it’ll be tough to find a dull moment while you’re fighting back against General Cross and dunking on the many crazies that roam the wastes.
RAGE 2 launches on May 14, 2019 for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC. Fly like an eagle over to the official RAGE 2 site at bethesda.net/en/game/rage2 to pre-order and ensure that the He’s On Fire cheat code is there to keep you and your adversaries on your toes. Let’s RAAAAGE!
March 29, 2018 – This week, we’ve invited fans to rejoice in 25 sweetroll-stealing, Daedra-destroying, Skooma-smuggling years of The Elder Scrolls. At PAX East, we debuted a special 25th Anniversary video for The Elder Scrolls to celebrate with the amazing community that has made Tamriel their home over the last quarter century.
And don’t forget: through this weekend, fans can journey back to the world of The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind for free by logging in or signing up for a Bethesda.net account and redeeming the code: TES25TH-MORROWIND.
We’d like to thank all Elder Scrolls fans for making the franchise the phenomenon that it has become today.
Ridgewood, New Jersey (March 29, 2019) – The wait is finally over, the borders are open and El Presidente welcomes you to visit the island paradise of Tropico. Kalypso Media and Limbic Entertainment are thrilled to announce that Tropico 6, the latest instalment in the critically acclaimed Tropico franchise, launches today globally for Windows PC and Linux (with the Mac version following soon).
With Penultimo busy grooming prize llama Hector for the Presidential parade to celebrate Tropico 6’s glorious launch, the loyal citizens over at Kalypso HQ have been busily editing El Presidente’s welcome trailer for your enjoyment. So click on the links below and take a sun drenched trip along Tropico’s beautiful sandy beaches and almost dormant volcanos (there’s only a 65% chance of eruption in the coming weeks) by clicking on the links below.
El Presidente is back! In times of political turmoil and social unrest, the people are calling out for a visionary leader, one who will steer the fate of their country with foresight and ingenuity. Prove yourself once again as a feared dictator or peace-loving statesman on the island state of Tropico and shape the fate of your nation through four distinctive eras. Face new challenges on the international stage and always keep the needs of your people in mind.
For the first time in the series, manage extensive archipelagos, build bridges to connect your islands and use new means of transportation and infrastructure. Send your Tropicans on raids to steal the wonders of the world, including the Statue of Liberty and the Eiffel Tower. Customize your palace at will and give election speeches from your balcony, to win the favor of your subjects.
Tropico 6 is released globally via digital platforms today for Windows PC and Linux (Mac to follow soon) and as a boxed retail edition on April 2, 2019. Console versions are set to follow in summer 2019 on PlayStation®4 and Xbox One.
SAN FRANCISCO — March 29, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed® III Remastered, including Assassin’s Creed® Liberation Remastered, is now available on the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and Windows PC. Additionally, all solo DLCs from the original game will be included: Benedict Arnold Missions, Hidden Secrets and Tyranny of King Washington.
Developed by Ubisoft Barcelona, Assassin’s Creed® III Remastered features single-player content in 4K and HDR on PlayStation®4 Pro, Xbox One X and Windows PC. The vision was to bring this classic game to match the quality of the current Assassin’s Creed games by taking advantage of newer technology. With increased model improvements and Physically-Based Rendering (PBR), Assassin’s Creed III Remastered displays more visually accurate images using real world light and material properties that make the world feel more alive.
Experience the Assassin’s Creed universe on the eve of the American Revolution and play as Connor, the warrior son of a Native American mother and British father. As the bloody revolution draws near, your clan is threatened by a powerful group seeking to crush the American Revolution and control the thirteen colonies. After the devastation of your village, you pledge your life to preserve freedom. Unleash your deadly skills in a decades-long quest that will take you from the chaotic city streets to blood-soaked battlefields in the hostile American wilderness and beyond. Explore colonial Boston, New York, the frontier and various epic naval missions, meeting legendary American heroes as you conspire to annihilate all those who threaten Liberty.
Assassin’s Creed III Remastered includes Assassin’s Creed Liberation Remastered, which tells the unforgettable journey that takes Aveline from the crowded streets of New Orleans to voodoo-haunted swamps and ancient Mayan ruins. Assassin’s Creed III Remastered is available for $39.99 or as part of the Assassin’s Creed® Odyssey Season Pass. Additionally, Assassin’s Creed III Remastered will be available on the Nintendo Switch™ system starting May 21.
For more information on Assassin’s Creed, please visit: assassinscreed.com.
For the latest on Assassin’s Creed III Remastered and other Ubisoft games, visit news.ubisoft.com.
STOCKHOLM – Mar. 28, 2019 – Paradox Interactive is proud to present Cities: Skylines – Parklife for consoles. Available now on PlaystationⓇ4 and Xbox One for $14.99, Parklife is a playful new expansion for the hit city-builder, making cities more alive with new amusement parks, nature reserves, city parks and zoos, and custom parks and gardens to fill the empty spaces around town.
From roller coasters and campsites to flower beds, fountains and flamingos, Parklife adds new ways to play. The park area tool and level-up features work to increase park property values, and five new maps provide plenty of space to romp around!
More leisurely features:
Parks and Recreation: Use the new park area tool to create park districts wherever there is empty land, and new city services like Park Maintenance, which boosts happiness and effectiveness and helps level up parks.
Brick by Brick: Customize your city with new buildings and assets, including a new sightseeing bus line, new service buildings, new unique buildings like amusement parks, nature reserves, city parks and zoos, and a regal new monument, the Castle of Lord Chirpwick.
Off the Beaten Path: Place buildings next to paths in the park districts (not just next to roads). Props can be placed anywhere inside park areas.
Recesses Between Buildings: Transform those empty spaces between your buildings into vibrant parks and gardens.
It’s a Walk in the Park: Customize routes and set ticket prices for new walking and sightseeing tours, among other tourism enhancements.
Policies, Please: Take on three new city policies and eight new park policies to deal with recreational hazards like Animal Ethics and Fireworks.
Also available today for $7.99 MSRP, Radio Pack 2 is delivering two new radio stations in one sweet Cities: Skylines deal – get ready to saddle up and jazz up your game! Country Road Radio will take you home cowboy-style, and All That Jazz is bringing DJ Jazz Boatman back to take you back a few decades to a different era of dixieland.
In addition to the paid expansions, Cities: Skylines console edition will also get a free update, including a new tourism panel, trees that reduce noise pollution, a camera mode upgrade, new tourist models, and more.
March 28, 2019 – Earlier today, developer Gearbox Software, in partnership with publisher 2K, officially kicked off “The Year of Borderlands” by confirming Borderlands 3 during its panel at PAX East and debuting the very first gameplay footage in an extended trailer for the long-awaited continuation of the blockbuster franchise.
Also during the panel, Gearbox announced:
A brand new remastered edition of the original Borderlands called Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition will launch on Xbox One, PS4, and PC on April 3.
A free Ultra HD Texture Pack for Borderlands: The Handsome Collection on consoles, as well as Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel and Borderlands 2 on PC, will also launch April 3.
All Borderlands 2 DLC will be added to Borderlands 2 VR for PlayStation VR for free this summer.
For a detailed recap of all the Borderlands-related news and announcements from today’s panel, please continue reading. For more information about Gearbox Publishing’s other projects – which were also discussed during today’s panel – please see their separate publishing update email. And to learn more about the Borderlands franchise as a whole, visit borderlands.com.
Be sure to check back on April 3 for the next major Borderlands 3 announcement.\
BORDERLANDS: GAME OF THE YEAR EDITION
In addition to confirming Borderlands 3, Gearbox and 2K also announced Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition. With brand new weapons, substantial visual upgrades, quality of life improvements, all four add-on packs, and more,Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition is the brand new definitive version of the award-winning 2009 first-person shooter/role-playing game hybrid Borderlands, available now for the first time on current generation consoles.
Borderlands: Game of the Year Editionlaunches April 3, 2019 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows PC – that’s next week! For more information about exactly what’s new and different relative to the original Borderlands, please see the fact sheet linked below:
BORDERLANDS ULTRA HD TEXTURE PACKS
HD updates are coming for the rest of the core Borderlands titles as well thanks to the Ultra HD Texture Pack. This free, optional download increases the visual fidelity of Borderlands:The Handsome Collection and its DLC on consoles, and provides a visual upgrade for Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, and all their DLC on PC. Players will best appreciate all the added detail at 4K resolution, but improvements can be enjoyed on other displays as well.
All new and existing product owners will be able to download the texture pack starting April 3, 2019, making the Borderlands back catalogue even more enticing for fans who can’t wait to play Borderlands 3. For more details, please see the fact sheet linked below:
BORDERLANDS 2 VR
Finally, Gearbox and 2K also revealed that all existing Borderlands 2 DLC will be added to Borderlands 2 VR on PlayStation VR in summer 2019 and will be free for all players. Gearbox already responded to fan feedback earlier this year by adding AIM Controller support to the game; now they’re going even further by including all four major content add-on packs: Captain Scarlett and Her Pirate’s Booty, Mr. Torgue’s Campaign of Carnage, Sir Hammerlock’s Big Game Hunt, andTiny Tina’s Assault on Dragon Keep. More details will be announced in the coming months.
