Press Releases
Dead Alliance Multiplayer Open Beta Launched
Leading video game publisher Maximum Games has launched the free multiplayer open beta of the upcoming team-based shooter Dead Alliance, running from July 27th – July 31st on the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One and Windows PC. The open beta invites players to turn the undead into weapons against their enemies in three intense game modes – Team Deathmatch, King of the Hill and the MOBA-inspired Attrition mode – across three zombie-plagued maps. Developed by Psyop Games and IllFonic, Dead Alliance raises the stakes of competitive shooters with the advent of zMods, zombie-controlling tech that can be used to strategically strike, swarm, flank, block, distract and surprise opponents in the heat of battle. The game is set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland where teams of warr...
Sci-fi Adventure ECHO for PS4 and PC Launches September 19
Copenhagen-based indie developers Ultra Ultra have announced that their debut game, the third-person sci-fi adventure ECHO, will launch on September 19th for PC and PS4, priced £18.99. Introducing En, a callow space traveler who, after a century in stasis, arrives at her destination: A Palace born of legend, a marvel of an ancient civilisation eons gone, still awaiting its first human occupants. Out here, using forgotten technology, En hopes to bring back a life that should not have been lost… A character-driven story of introspection and discovery, ECHO quickly develops into something much more unsettling. Stepping into the shoes of En, it becomes clear that The Palace itself studies everything you are, everything that you do; in order to use it against you. The Palace creates ‘Echo...
Fox & Marvel team up to make “one of the biggest and boldest” Marvel mobile games
Marvel Entertainment and Aftershock, a FoxNext Games studio, today announced a partnership in which Aftershock will develop and publish an all new mobile game based on the expansive Marvel Universe. The game is being developed at Aftershock’s Los Angeles studio, made up of industry veterans who have created some of the world’s most successful games at companies like Blizzard, Riot and EA. The action-RPG game will have fans engaging with their favorite Marvel Super Heroes and Super Villains, and battling players from around the world in a unique gameplay experience. “Aftershock is creating something special and we are thrilled to finally announce this news,” said Jay Ong, Senior Vice President of Games and Innovation for Marvel Entertainment. “The game will be the full package: an exciting ...
Egglia: Legend of the Redcap Launches August 3 in the West
DMM.com’s Powerchord Studio and Brownies announced today the highly anticipated RPG, EGGLIA: Legend of the Redcap, will launch in Western markets August 3. Ahead of this launch, developers today shared an exceptional new trailer providing an informative look at the various features and mechanics that players can look forward to in the upcoming JRPG adventure. In anticipation of the Western launch on August 3, the Egglia team has also launched an English-language Twitter account at: twitter.com/egglia_en, and a Facebook page at: facebook.com/EGGLIAEnglish. Players will explore the land of Egglia as a gentle elf named Chabo and will navigate the world via a turn-based RPG system while hunting monsters for experience and gathering resources on a hexagonal grid. Along the way, players wi...
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus Season Pass Announced
The time has come to once again refresh the tree of liberty with the blood of patriots and tyrants. Nazis have overrun the world, and while BJ Blazkowicz is busy igniting a new revolution in America, other freedom fighters are waging war on their own fronts. Soon you can step into the brave soles of a former football player, an assassin and an Army captain, and battle to restore the soul of America in Wolfenstein II: The Freedom Chronicles. Starring a trio of larger-than-life heroes, The Freedom Chronicles includes three DLC packs: • The Adventures of Gunslinger Joe – As former professional quarterback Joseph Stallion, smash through Nazi hordes from the ruins of Chicago to the vastness of space! • The Diaries of Agent Silent Death – As ex-OSS agent and assassin Jessica Valiant, infiltrate ...
Monster Hunter: World 14 Weapon Types Overview Trailer
Capcom has released a series of short trailers for Monster Hunter: World introducing the game’s 14 weapon types. Additionally, Capcom has launched a contest to design a weapon to appear in the game. The deadline for submissions is August 16 at 9:00 p.m. PT / midnight ET. Read more about how to enter here. The weapons and their trailer are- Bow Charge Blade Dual Blades Great Sword Gunlance Hammer Heavy Bowgun Hunting Horn Insect Glaive Lance Light Bowgun Long Sword Switch Axe Sword and Shield Monster Hunter: World is due out worldwide for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in early 2018. A PC release will follow later. In Japan, the game will only launch for PlayStation 4. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
The Sims 4 Coming to PS4 and Xbox One on November 17
Electronic Arts and Maxis today announced The Sims 4, the previously PC/Mac-only game that celebrates creativity, inclusivity and freedom of choice, will be coming to Xbox One and PlayStation 4 players worldwide on November 17th. From creating unique Sims and building amazing homes to developing Sim’s relationships and pursuing careers, The Sims 4 delivers the same emotional connection our PC players cherish to a new wave of console players. Fans will enjoy being empowered to create and control people in a vibrant virtual world as they experience life’s unpredictable, entertaining moments along the way. “The addition of a console-version of The Sims 4 has been long-awaited by fans and newcomers alike, and we at Maxis are beyond excited to bring The Sims to new platforms,” said Executive Pr...
Just Cause 3 And Assassin’s Creed Is Free With PlayStation Plus This Month
Greetings PlayStation Nation and welcome to another PlayStation Plus Free Games Update. But first, have you tried That’s You! yet? All PlayStation Plus members can get this game as part of their membership. Set off on a journey of discovery with up to five of your friends and family, and find out what you really think about each other. Joining the fun is easy: just have your TV, PlayStation 4 and Android/iOS phone or tablet ready. That’s You! is the perfect summertime party game, so download it for free today before this exclusive download offer ends! Now, on to our other games this month. First up, we have the excellent and chaotic Just Cause 3. Take Rico Rodriguez on a truly wild ride to liberate Medici from military dictatorship. Your greatest weapon is your ingenuity. And explosions. N...
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus ‘Strawberry Milkshake’ Gameplay
Bethesda Games and MachineGames have released a new gameplay video of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus dubbed “Strawberry Milkshake.” The video is linked below- Overview of the video- Mmm, the strawberry milkshake. A delicious summer treat so refreshing, it’s considered to be a “favorite American thing” to one particular Nazi Kommandant, who decided to pick one up at a local diner in Roswell, New Mexico. Unfortunately, BJ Blazkowicz just happens to be at that same diner, leading to a very tense encounter. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 27. Register with us for the best in gaming, and join us for video game discussions on our forums.
A Hat in Time Coming to PS4 and Xbox One this Fall
A Hat in Time is arriving on Windows, Mac… and now PS4 and Xbox One THIS FALL! When we launched the A Hat in Time Kickstarter, we were incredibly stunned by the sheer volume of people interested in our little Hat Kid and her adventure. We had never anticipated that the game would hit home with so many people! We only ever aimed for A Hat in Time to release on PC, as that’s what we were familiar with. Prior to the Kickstarter, none of us had any experience developing for consoles, but it had always been an audience we wanted to bring A Hat in Time to. However, due to the lack of technical knowledge and resources, we were not able to make this a reality on our own. However, thanks to the incredible people at Humble and Hardsuit Labs, A Hat in Time is coming to PS4 and XBOX One! W...
Need for Speed Payback Customization Trailer
You’ve built up your dream car, it’s looking like a work of art but now it’s time to add those personal touches to truly make it yours.Take your visual customization further and build out your dream car with the addition of Vanity Items. There’s multiple types of vanity item on offer in NFS Payback, each one allowing you to customize your car with that little extra personal flavour; Underglow, Tire Smoke, Nitrous Flames and Air Suspension. Underglow (or neons) have been one of the most requested features for any Need for Speed game so we’re incredible excited to be bringing you them in Payback. We can’t wait to see how you’ll incorporate them into your car designs, cruising around Fortune Valley at night has never looked so good.Part of the fun of hitting the Nitrous is watching your...
FF XV Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades Closed Online Test Set for August 3 to 8
Square Enix today announced that Final Fantasy XV fans can look forward to an exclusive preview of the upcoming Final Fantasy XV: Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades with a closed online test on both Xbox One and PlayStation 4. Available from Thursday 3rd to Tuesday 8th August 2017, the closed online test for Final Fantasy XV – Multiplayer Expansion: Comrades will be carried out simultaneously across all regions worldwide, allowing players to create their own custom avatars and join together with up to 3 others to participate in exciting multiplayer quests to bring the Light back to Lucis. All eligible players who meet the entry conditions (see below) will be able to download and participate in the Comrades closed online test from the Xbox Games Store and PlayStation Store throughout the...