TEESSIDE, UK – NOVEMBER 27, 2017 – Publisher Double Eleven, in partnership with developer Introversion Software, have today announced Prison Architect’s Escape Mode, coming as a brand-new DLC for Xbox One and PS4. The Escape Mode DLC follows the earlier All Day and a Night and Psych Ward expansions.
The award-winning game’s upcoming Escape Mode content will be available to purchase in 2018, with more details to follow in the new year.
The Double Eleven version of the Escape Mode DLC will be based on the well-loved mode for the PC version of the game from Introversion, where players can take on the role of an inmate and attempt to escape the prisons built by themselves and others. The DLC will expand on those mechanics for the Prison Architect console community, as well as adding new content.
Players can keep up to date with Escape Mode progress by following Double Eleven on Twitter (@DoubleElevenLimited). Those already signed up to Double Eleven’s DoubleID program will be the first to know, so make sure to sign up if you don’t want to miss the news.
SAN FRANCISCO — November 27, 2017 — Today, Ubisoft® announced a new experiential game for PC players worldwide with Ode, an enchanting visual and musical journey through beautiful landscapes.
Unlike traditional games, Ode has no guide, tutorial or hints allowing players to explore the sensory worlds around them at their own pace, direction and curiosity. The player’s only goal is to spread joy!
The player travels through four distinct musical gardens as Joy, collecting fallen stars. The more stars the player collects the greater the intensity of sound and visuals is experienced.
The gardens are filled with musical plants that emit specific notes to help players to build a musical background in each level. Soft challenges unlock layers to create a unique composition based on the player play style.
Ode was created with the simple goal of bringing a joyful and pleasing experience to players. This light-hearted and delightful game is unique to Ubisoft Reflections, the studio that created Grow Home™, Grow Up, and recently, Atomega™.
Ode is available now for $4.99 or €4.99 on Uplay PC worldwide.
For the latest news about Ode and other Ubisoft’s games, please visit ubiblog.com.
For more information about Ode, please visit odegame.com.
11/24/2017 – Slitherine and Games Workshop renew their relationship to offer a fresh approach to the Warhammer 40,000 universe – planetary 4X. Warhammer 40,000: Gladius incorporates the dark, gothic, far future science-fantasy setting in ways never tried before. A brand new, deep storyline has been created to combine elements of 4X gameplay with a combat-focused system. The evolution of technology, construction of infrastructures and exploration of an unknown world, goes hand in hand with the management of military resources, including heroes with special abilities and mighty war machines.
Warhammer 40,000: Gladius has been designed to give four totally different gameplay experiences, depending on which factions players choose. Space Marines, Astra Militarum (aka Imperial Guard), Orks and Necrons each have dramatically different characteristics, both in how they develop and expand and in the way they interact with allies and enemies. This gives the game virtually endless replay value and players the chance to play out the same experience in totally divergent ways.
In Warhammer 40,000: Gladius there is also a massive difference between playing solo or in multiplayer. The deep storyline was created from scratch to allow players to explore an entire world and lead the expansion of an empire from the ground up. The discovery of ancient artefacts and the custom-crafted quests will reveal the secrets of the planet and its mysterious history as the story progresses.
Don’t miss the exclusive first look at Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War on Slitherine’s official [Twitch channel], live on Friday December 1st at 7 pm GMT.
MUNICH, Germany / VIENNA, Austria – Nov. 22, 2017 – SpellForce 3 blends RTS and RPG perfectly together – one of the pillars of its gameplay is the different factions. In today’s gameplay trailer, the elves are in the spotlight. Beautiful, proud and warm at first glance, but a look behind the majestic buildings and smiling faces gives another perspective. A racist, remorseless aristocracy hunting down those of different minds. But the spark of a rebellion gives hope for a change.
In this new video, the elvish capital of Finon Mir is shown, with a band of renegades fighting orcs, men and elves alike in their search for the truth.
Free Preview Weekend at GOG.com
A chance to check out SpellForce 3 is around the corner: from Friday, Nov. 24, everyone can access the free preview version of SpellForce 3 at GOG.com:
SpellForce 3 returns to the roots of the SpellForce saga. Taking place before the acclaimed SpellForce: The Order of Dawn, players will unravel a deep and epic story in the SpellForce universe with over 30 hours of single-player campaign, also playable in co-op. Additional multiplayer modes offer competitive battles for up to six players. Create your own heroes, develop your skillset and build your army to fight in legendary battles with gameplay that expertly blends the RTS and top-down RPG genres together.
SpellForce 3 is launching on Dec. 7, 2017, on Windows PC and will be available with English and German voice over plus full text localization in French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Russian and simplified Chinese. For more information, please visit the official website, like the game on Facebook or follow THQ Nordic on Twitter.
About SpellForce 3
RTS/RPG mix: Unique gameplay that combines the genres of real-time strategy and top-down roleplaying games.
Create and customize: Create your group of heroes and choose a number of different combos with a range of skill structures.
Boost and command your army: Prepare your troops and fight the greatest of all battles. You can also exploit numerous strategic aspects (e.g., terrain, troop formations, visibility, exploration, etc.), that would make Sun Tzu proud!
Epic storyline: Unravel a deep and complex plot that eventually leads up to the events that trigger the convocation ritual, which will change the whole world.
Extensive universe and lots of loot: Explore the world of Eo, discover intrigue and secrets, and collect a whole load of loot for your hero.
Complex single-player campaign: Over 30 hours of gameplay time, and even more if you’re able to discover everything Grimlore Games has incorporated into the game world.
Strong multiplayer component with various modes: Play in versus battles with up to six players or master the single-player campaign with a friend in co-op mode.
San Sebastian de los Reyes, Spain – November 22nd, 2017 – Independent development studio MercurySteam today announced that Wardog Fury, the second premium campaign for Raiders of the Broken Planet, will be launching on November 30th for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Just like the first campaign, Alien Myths, Wardog Fury will be available to purchase as a stand-alone campaign for just €/$/£9.99.
In Wardog Fury, Harec attempts to recruit Loaht, the genetic experiment that the leader of the Umbra Dogs, General Marmalade, created. Loaht has the ability to transform into a furious beast, powerful enough to rip apart the strongest of foes. With Loaht on his side, Harec can turn the tide of war in the Raiders’ favour. However, General Marmalade has plans to take all the Aleph on the Broken Planet for himself and to eliminate his rogue experiment in the process. With Loaht on the run, who will get to him first? Find out in the second chapter of the epic Raiders of the Broken Planet saga.
“Whereas Alien Myths explored some of the ancient culture native to the Broken Planet,Wardog Fury is fascinating because it focuses on one of the human factions and delves deeper into their lore,” said Enric Álvarez, Co-Owner of MercurySteam. “Throughout four intense missions, players will discover how Aleph abuse can affect humans, and why they are so hell-bent on taking it all for themselves. You’ll also face some crazy new enemies and of course recruit some awesome new Raiders too!”
Launching on November 30th, Wardog Fury will include four new epic story missions, all playable in single-player, 4 player co-op or the intense 4 v 1 Antagonist mode. In this story, the Raiders will face the deranged General Marmalade and his Umbra Wardogs faction. Alicia knows first-hand just what this man is capable of and the rest of the Raiders are about to find out too. General Marmalade conducts narcotic and Aleph experiments on himself and his units, creating mutants that are as grotesque as they are deadly. Wardog Fury players will exclusively be able to recruit one of Marmalade’s rogue experiments, Loaht, in the first mission.
Also joining the fray during the Wardog Fury campaign are three more characters, who will be able to be unlocked by all Raiders of the Broken Planet players:
Doldren, a native of the Broken Planet who is lethal with a pistol or submachine gun, but even more deadly when he resorts to his bare hands.
Iune is another native to the Broken Planet, who has the special gift of the Anhaurii, meaning she can weave Aleph to grant her unique powers. In addition to her mystical powers, Iune enters combat armed with her hunting rifle.
H.I.V.E. is a strange creature that General Marmalade found lethargic in an old temple and attempted to enslave. Soon enough, H.I.V.E. broke free and ended up joining the Raiders. H.I.V.E.’s origins, or its reasons to align itself with the Harec’s band, remain a mystery.
Cambridge, UK – Nov. 22, 2017 – Frontier Developments plc (AIM: FDEV) today launched the FREE Planet Coaster Anniversary Update, available now for all Planet Coaster players.
See the new Planet Coaster Anniversary Update launch trailer:
Planet Coaster’s Anniversary Update celebrates one year since the game’s launch. Over the past twelve months Planet Coaster has seen the launch of the FREE Winter, Spring and Summer updates, together with a number of game updates and even a collaboration with the world-famous Cedar Point theme park. Today Planet Coaster has over one million players and 142,000 items on the Steam Workshop.
The Anniversary Update is Planet Coaster’s fourth major FREE Update, adding new rides, features and gameplay to Planet Coaster, including:
Scenario Editor
Planet Coaster gives power to the players with the fully-featured Scenario Editor. Players can create their own scenario challenges with an easy-to-use editor and share them with the Planet Coaster community through the Steam Workshop. With new content and community-created challenges available every day, there’s always something new to experience in Planet Coaster.
New Rides
Three new rollercoasters – Hop The Gaps, Cascade and Zenith – bring new coaster-construction options to players’ parks. And two new rides – the retro classic Weisshorn and the compact Monte Leone – expand the collection for all Planet Coaster players.
New Buildings and Scenery
Management gets deeper with the new Staff Management Building – a place for your park staff to rest and receive training before returning to work more capable than ever. New billboard scenery and branding expands advertising options in players’ parks, and new picnic tables allow players to create food courts and plazas for hungry park guests.
And Planet Coaster benefits from a host of new management improvements, a new scenario from the team at Frontier, UI tweaks, custom biome improvements and interchangeable rollercoasters. Place any coaster train on any coaster track, and build without limits.
There’s even more to Create, more to Manage and more to Share in the Planet Coaster Anniversary Update. For full details, visit PlanetCoaster.com/Updates.
Planet Coaster is ON SALE now on Steam and FrontierStore.net for 55 percent off the usual price of $44.99. Planet Coaster is also available at retail stores in selected territories.
Join Planet Coaster on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram all @PlanetCoaster.
November 22, 2017 – Players will soon be able to experience battles on land, in the air, and at sea on the newest front with Battlefield 1 Turning Tides, the third expansion pack available for Battlefield 1.
Battlefield 1 Turning Tides will be released in two waves – the first wave is coming on December 11th for Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners. Players will be able to fight across a duo of epic maps, including Cape Helles and Achi Baba. In a new Operation set on these maps, players can take part in the 1915 British amphibious assault of the Gallipoli peninsula. There will be a new Infiltrator Elite Class, six weapons and two melee weapons added to your arsenal, and you’ll get to rule the waves with the L-Class Destroyer.
The second wave, coming January 2018, puts players in the North Sea to tackle two other unique maps: Zeebrugge and Heligoland Blight, with the chance to charge into battle with the new Royal Marines and spawn on the C-Class Airship.
Wrightwood, Calif. – (Nov. 21, 2017) –Mountain High, Southern California’s closest winter resort, recently tested its snowmaking equipment in anticipation of its 2017-18 season. Opening day is expected as soon as snowmaking conditions permit.
“Winter is coming soon and we’re ready to ramp up our snowmaking efforts the moment conditions allow us to,” said John McColly, Mountain High chief marketing officer. “We have one of the largest snowmaking operations in the region and can’t wait to get this season started.”
With nearly three times as much water available for snowmaking compared to last year, Mountain High expects to open new lifts and trails faster than ever once things get started. Historically, Mountain High has opened by Thanksgiving weekend, but Mother Nature always has the final say on that.
Mountain High offers skiing, snowboarding and tubing throughout its three resorts and North Pole Tubing Park. It is the only regional area with night skiing available seven nights-a-week during peak season. Mountain High’s winter season traditionally runs from mid-November to mid-April.
November 20, 2017 – Get ready for a positively crawly experience only possible in immersive VR! Featuring a unique mix of action and strategy, Attack of the Bugs will be launching on Steam VR for the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive on November 29, 2017.
This game transports players to a stylish, B-movie, horror-humor nightmare, surrounded by hordes of creepy giant insects. Attack of the Bugs features a twist on traditional VR shooters where, in addition to taking part in the action themselves, players must also gather resources and strategically deploy mini-armies to conquer the evil bug Queen and escape an insect-filled nightmare.
“As VR gamers ourselves, we wanted to create something unique that not only used the power of the emerging technology to transport you to a different world, but also brought something new and compelling to the table as a game,” says Francois Bertrand, co-founder of Empty Clip Studios and lead designer on the project.
With a mission campaign as well as infinite mode challenges, Attack of the Bugs will reward players willing to face their worst multi-legged fears!
Features
Deploy attack troops and defensive units accordingly, to squash enemy forces
Engage adversarial creepies with multiple weapon types
Craft super-weapons to gain the upper hand
Adapt your strategy to the different bug types, each with its own exterminating capabilities
Immersive, funny, and creepy-as-hell audio environment
Story and Infinite Mode available with leaderboards and achievements for tons of fun, B-movie inspired gameplay
November 20, 2017 – BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. revealed a new trailer for The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia. The trailer highlights the adventure mode and multiplayer battle modes within The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia. The adventure mode finds players taking on quests, collecting rumors from townsfolk to increase their gossip meter, and fighting against enemies throughout the kingdom of Liones. With the multiplayer battle mode, players are able to choose their favorite characters from The Seven Deadly Sins anime series and fight with or against other players offline and offline. Also featured are the addition of new characters from the upcoming The Seven Deadly Sins anime season. The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia releases on February 9, 2018 on PlayStation 4®.
The Seven Deadly Sins: Knights of Britannia is the first console video game adaptation of The Seven Deadly Sins anime and manga series. The game brings together the powerful characters from The Seven Deadly Sins for an action-packed adventure on the PlayStation 4.
