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BloodRayne 1 and 2 Enhanced Editions Announced
Publisher of retro-and-modern games Ziggurat Interactive is pleased to announce that later this month, they will release updated versions of the classic third-person vampire-themed action-RPGs, BloodRayne and BloodRayne 2. In a nod to the series’ original developers, Terminal Reality, and to reflect their direct work on these new releases, these updated games will be named BloodRayne: Terminal Cut and BloodRayne 2: Terminal Cut. These two enhanced versions will be available on Steam and GOG.com on November 20, 2020, and will feature many improvements for PC players. • Support for higher display resolutions (up to 4K / 3840×2160) • Improved rendering with up to 4x anti-aliasing. • Upscaled cinematic videos. • Support for modern gamepads (XInput controller support). • Improvements...
No Man’s Sky Coming to PS5 and Xbox Series at Launch
Update 3.10 brings a graphically enhanced and smoother No Man’s Sky to the next generation of consoles. All enhancements are available to PC players. Continue your journey in a universe with bigger bases, lusher planets, more players, faster warp speeds and more—free for all existing players. • Fuller Worlds – Wander across lusher, denser alien environments than ever before. Planetary terrain is populated with thicker grasses, flowers, fungi and rocks, rendered with higher resolution textures and more detailed geometry. These improvements are available on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and all PC players who run on Ultra settings. • Richer Base Construction – Base building on next generation consoles can reach more ambitious heights, with the ability to construct larger and more complex bui...
Haven Launches December 3 for PS5, Xbox Series, Xbox One and PC; Q1 2021 for PS4 and Switch
The Game Bakers is pleased to share that Haven, their RPG adventure that explores if love truly does conquer all, will launch on December 3 on PC (Steam, Microsoft Store & GOG), PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox One (Xbox Game Pass). To accompany the announcement, there is a new story trailer for the game. In Haven play as a couple in love, Yu and Kay, who have left everything they’ve known to escape to an eerie and unstable planet in hopes to stay together. Play both characters at the same time while exploring an authentic and relatable relationship. Synchronize the combat of both characters while battling to protect their lives and the relationship. Glide together through a mysterious landscape, craft, cook, and gather resources to make a cozy home, repair your ship, fight in rea...
PlayStation Plus Free Games for November 2020 Announced
Next month is an extra special one for PlayStation Plus members. As we approach the launch of PS5, we are pleased to share more information about the PlayStation Plus Collection, along with your monthly PS4 games. In November, PlayStation Plus members will receive two PS4 action-adventure games – Middle-earth: Shadow of War and Hollow Knight: Voidheart Edition – dropping on Tuesday, November 3. We’re also thrilled to announce PlayStation Plus members who own a PlayStation 5 console will receive Bugsnax (PS5) when PS5 launches, beginning November 12. Let’s get to the games… PlayStation Plus Game Available for PS5 Owners November 12 Bugsnax (PS5 Version) The very first PS5 game to join PlayStation Plus is Young Horses’ ultra-charming, whimsical first-person adventure Bugsnax! Play an i...
Ubisoft Reveals Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Post-Launch Plans
Today, Ubisoft announced the Assassin’s Creed® Valhalla post-launch plan, including a Season Pass with two major expansions of narratively driven gameplay and an exclusive quest. Additionally, all Assassin’s Creed Valhalla players will have access to free seasonal content including in-game events and festivals, new settlement buildings, services and games modes. Ubisoft also announced that Discovery Tour, the educational tool that lets anyone explore the game in a conflict-free environment, will be available for Assassin’s Creed Valhalla in 2021. With the Season Pass, players will discover new territories and stories through two major expansions and an exclusive quest. Once available, expansions will be accessible early from within the structure of the main game, providing a meaningful sto...
Borderlands 3 Season Pass 2 Announced
Following the recent confirmation that Borderlands 3’s next-gen upgrade will launch day-and-date with both the Xbox Series X / Series S and the PlayStation 5, 2K and Gearbox today announced Season Pass 2 for Borderlands 3. Season Pass 2 will include two all-new downloadable content add-ons – Designer’s Cut and Director’s Cut – plus brand new looks for all four Vault Hunters, to be revealed later this month. First up is Designer’s Cut, which creates totally new ways to play Borderlands 3 by introducing an additional Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter, a new standalone mode called Arms Race, and more. Season Pass 2 will be available for purchase starting November 10 across PC, Stadia, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X / Series S. The Designer’s Cut add...
The Dark Pictures Anthology: Little Hope ‘Secrets & Premonitions’ Trailer
The scares continue in The Dark Pictures Anthology with the latest game in the series – Little Hope. In the upcoming installment of the anthology, four college students and their professor are trapped in the seemingly abandoned town of Little Hope, desperately trying to escape visions from the town’s terrible past that haunts them from the shadows. Play alone or with friends, face difficult choices that will shape your characters’ fates and unlock some of the hidden secrets that will help uncover the story of Little Hope. Discover bonus content that reveals details on the making of Little Hope, including behind the scene footage, interviews, and exclusive comic and art books. Curiosity and thorough exploration will also be rewarded by uncovering mysterious pictures across the journey...
WWE 2K BATTLEGROUNDS Is Available Today in Asia
It’s time for players of all skill levels to lace up their boots and step into the ring: WWE 2K Battlegrounds is here! Developed by Saber Interactive and available now for the PlayStation 4 system, the Xbox One family of devices, including the Xbox One X and Windows PC via Steam, Nintendo Switch system and Stadia for $39.99, WWE 2K Battlegrounds brings fast-paced action and an assortment of power-ups, special moves, unconventional melee items and interactive environments to take the brawl to the next level. Players can take on the challenges alone or compete with friends and family on the couch or online in cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes. “We’re excited to add WWE 2K Battlegrounds to 2K’s growing portfolio of WWE and licensed sports properties, and to offer yet another way f...
Mafia: Definitive Edition’s Full Licensed Soundtrack Revealed
Today, 2K and Hangar 13 released details of Mafia: Definitive Edition’s full licensed soundtrack, which includes 35 songs from jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Cab Calloway, Django Reinhardt, Lionel Hampton, and more. Ranging from lilting, mournful melodies to up-tempo, airy rhythms, the game’s classic tracks will transport players to the unique time and place of Lost Heaven, a prohibition-era Midwestern city riddled with crime and corruption. Please click here for a look at the full track list. Later this week, 2K and Hangar 13 plan to share the third of four planned videos highlighting various aspects of Mafia: Definitive Edition. The first video, “Welcome to the City of Lost Heaven,” gave players a sneak peek at the game’s rebuilt setting. The second, “Life of a Gangster,” looked at the...
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake announced for PS4, Xbox One, and PC
Ubisoft has announced Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC (Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store, Uplay). It will launch on January 21, 2021. Users who pre-order the game will receive the downloadable content set “Back to the Origins,” which includes the following: The Original Prince outfit from the Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time The Prince’s Original Weapons set A Classic Filter that changes the look and feel of the game on the screen Here is an overview of the game, via Ubisoft: About Embark on a journey as the Prince to prevent the powerful Sands of Time from falling into the hands of the treacherous Vizier. Master the Sands of Time and use your dagger to control time itself. Fight cursed enemies and solve puzzles along the way. Key Features A ...
Ubisoft announces massively multiplayer outdoor sports game Riders Republic for PS5, Xbox Series, PS4, Xbox One, PC, and Stadia
Publisher Ubisoft and developer Ubisoft Annecy have announced Riders Republic, a massively multiplayer outdoor sports game for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC (Epic Games Store, Ubisoft Store, Uplay), and Stadia. It will launch on February 25, 2021. Users who purchase Riders Republic on PlayStation 4 or Xbox One will be able to upgrade to the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series version at no additional cost. In addition to the standard edition, a Gold Edition and Ultimate Edition will also be available: Gold Edition includes the base game and the Year 1 Pass, including exotic kits that allow players to modify gameplay in the form of gear upgrades throughout the year, the BMX Sport add-on as well as exclusive content added after launch. Ultimate Edition includes the Year 1 ...
Rainbow Six Siege coming to PS5, Xbox Series in 2020
Ubisoft will release Rainbow Six Siege for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series platforms in 2020, the publisher announced. It will run in 4K resolution at 120 frames per second with render scaling. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series versions will launch at the same price as the current-generation versions, and all current-generation owners will receive the next-generation version on the same console family at no additional cost, as well as keep their progression and in-game content. Users on next-generation devices will be able to play across generations with users on current-generation devices of the same family. Ubisoft also announced that “Operation Shadow Legacy,” the third season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 5, is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam, the Epic Games Store...