Nintendo Switch new Indie games announced to download on eShop - 60+ games

The Nintendo Switch console launches on 3rd March, and people can expect an exciting line-up of games on Nintendo eShop for day one and beyond. Nintendo has been working closely with independent publishers and developers to deliver a steady flow of unique and original experiences to Nintendo eShop.

More than 60 quality indie games are confirmed for Nintendo Switch this year alone, and many games take advantage of unique Nintendo Switch features, including multiple play modes (TV mode, handheld mode, tabletop mode), flexible control options, local and online multiplayer*, and innovative Joy-Con functionality like HD rumble. In a Nintendo Switch Nindies Showcase video, Nintendo highlighted some of these games that are in development.

The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing Extended Edition - PS4

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War III mysterious locations trailer

Over the course of development, the Dawn of War team has focused on creating massive landscapes – not just to accommodate the huge scale of battle, but to elevate gameplay with destructible features, strategic depth, and nods to the rich 40K universe.

In this Environment Showcase, Art Director, Matt Kuzminski and Lead Environment Artist, Tristan Brett speak to the inspiration and design process behind these spectacular, deadly worlds that will form the foundation of Dawn of War III, and act as a canvas for a new era of endless war.

ARK: Survival Evolved offer financial support to modders of ARK First 15 mod links

The program's goal is to give a boost to the vibrant ARK modding community by selecting 15 projects each month to each receive $4,000 towards the modders' ongoing development costs. Completed mods may also be considered for integration into the final retail release on PC and Consoles of ARK: Survival Evolved.

During GDC 2017 week, Studio Wildcard will also be giving a panel talk titled, "ARK: Survival Evolved: Lessons from the Trenches of Early Access." The talk is scheduled for Wednesday, March 1, from 3:30-4:30pm in Room 130, Moscone North Hall and will focus on the benefits, challenges and results of developing a game via Steam's Early Access program. Conference attendees can also come to South Hall #1335 to chat about career opportunities in either the Gainesville or Seattle-based Wildcard offices.

BlazBlue Trading Card Game in Latest Content Update - iOS Android

The latest epic content update – the “Mabinogi Duel x BlazBlue Collaboration”. The new update created in partnership with BlazBlue series developer, Arc System Works, is now available to new and returning players to download in the App Store and on Google Play.

Based on Mabinogi, the acclaimed massively multiplayer online (MMO) PC game, Mabinogi Duel lets TCG strategists duel with beautifully designed character cards against rival champions and rising stars from all over the world. The “Mabinogi Duel x BlazBlue Collaboration” update introduces 24 news cards and dialogues based on the original storyline and characters from the popular arcade and console fighting video game series, BlazBlue.

The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier Episode 3 Above the Law - PS4 XO

Beginning today at North American retailers, and March 3rd at European retailers, The Walking Dead: The Telltale Series - A New Frontier is available for purchase on a special Season Pass Disc for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One consoles. The season pass disc includes the critically acclaimed two-part premiere episodes, and grants access to all subsequent episodes in the five episode season for download as they become available.

The series is set to continue with the much-anticipated Episode 3: 'Above the Law' debuting later in March. Look for more details on the episode in the coming weeks.

Torment: Tides Of Numenera Sci-Fi RPG Harrowing Truths Revealed - PC PS4 XO

Torment: Tides of Numenera, the highly-anticipated and massively-crowdfunded science-fantasy RPG, has officially launched worldwide on Steam and Windows PC and for the PlayStation 4 as well as Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. A brand-new trailer has been released today to celebrate the full debut of Torment: Tides of Numenera, introducing the game’s premise, and giving fans and prospective players alike a taste of the profound and philosophical questions invoked by the game’s themes of choice and consequence as well as death and rebirth.

Developed by the creators of the all-time classic Planescape: Torment, one of the most critically revered CRPGs in gaming history, this science-fantasy RPG explores similar deep and personal topics of abandonment, evanescence, and the legacy we all leave behind. Torment: Tides of Numenera takes place on Earth one billion years in the future, in the rich and diverse Numenera setting created by pen and paper RPG luminary, Monte Cook. Players will experience a game of intricate choices and consequences with thousands of meaningful decisions that will make every playthrough unique.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Returns to PC on March 16th

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil is a first person shooter where players assume the role of Turok, an intrepid warrior, fighting their way through a host of new enemies, weapons, and missions.

When the game was first released for the Nintendo 64 console, it sold over one million copies, making it a smash success. As Turok, players can run, jump, climb ladders, swim, dive underwater, and even explore a futuristic setting. The remastered game transports players into a sprawling environment with vicious enemies lurking behind every corner. Fans can look forward to new grotesque bosses and over 20 new weapons, including the skull-drilling favorite – The Cerebral Bore – that will send enemy brains flying!

Learn the Ways of Puyo Puyo Tetris in the Back to Basics - PS4 Switch

I'm not one to judge if you don't know how to pop Puyos or clear Tetriminos, but luckily for you there are tons of ways to learn how to play in Puyo Puyo Tetris.

Practice makes perfect, so playing the tutorials and training with the variety of challenge modes in the game will make you a pro in no time. Learn how to get better at initiating Puyo chains in Endless Fever and Endless Puyo modes! Practice your Tetris stacking strategies in Sprint and Ultra modes! There's always room for improvement, so be sure to spend some quality time with the Challenge Modes. Of course, another way to get good is to actually play against other people! Even though you may fall to more experienced players at first, it'll only be a matter of time before you feel the amazing thrill of victory.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War, the sequel to the critically-acclaimed Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor

In Middle-earth: Shadow of War, players wield a new Ring of Power and confront the deadliest of enemies, including Sauron and his Nazgul, in a monumental battle for Middle-earth. The open-world action-adventure game is brought to life through the expansion of the award-winning Nemesis System. The robust personalization from the first game is now applied to the entire world where the environments and characters are all shaped by player actions and decisions, creating a personal world unique to every gameplay experience.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War will be available for Xbox One, Project Scorpio, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store and Steam), PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro beginning 25 August, 2017.