Experts in video games technology to attend Game-On 2018 conference in Dundee September 18-20

Video games technology experts from across the world will travel to Abertay University in Dundee for this year’s Game-On 2018 international conference.

Exploring all aspects of how technology is used in the industry, a stellar line-up of speakers has been included for the Dundee event, with delegates coming to the city from countries including Russia, Spain, Netherlands, Italy, USA, Czech Republic, UAE, Portugal, Finland, Japan and Australia.

Spider-man climbs to top of UK games chart Lara Croft follows...

ChartTrack game chart all formats
Week ending 15 September 2018

1 MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN
2 SHADOW OF THE TOMB RAIDER
3 NBA 2K19
4 CRASH BANDICOOT N.SANE TRILOGY
5 MARIO KART 8 DELUXE

Secret Techniques, Exclusive Moves, and More Revealed in Latest Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee

Pokémon announce new details about exclusive Pokémon moves, Secret Techniques, and much more in the highly anticipated Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! games, releasing on November 16 on the Nintendo Switch system. Both games are designed for players taking their first steps into the Pokémon video game world as well as for longtime fans wanting a new way to play Pokémon.

Clear the Way: Secret Techniques
Pikachu or Eevee can help players overcome obstacles they encounter and make travel easier in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! by learning Secret Techniques. These special skills can be used by the player’s partner Pokémon outside of battle to clear away trees (Chop Down), glide across water (Sea Skim), and quickly revisit towns and cities that have already been explored (Sky Dash).

Powerful Partner - Exclusive Moves
The player’s partner Pikachu or Eevee can use exclusive moves that no other Pokémon can use. These exclusive moves will help players face any challenge during their adventures in Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! And once the player’s relationship with their partner reaches a certain level, the partner Pokémon will occasionally send a sign during battle that its partner power (one of its exclusive moves) can be used. Even if the partner Pokémon is not in the battle, it may still send a sign. If the player responds, the partner will bolster the Pokémon in battle by boosting its stats.

Suikoden II New Orchestral CD Crowd-funding reaches goal for full album

On Sep. 14, 2018, the re-launched Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a new orchestral CD recording featuring music from “Suikoden II” had reached its first stretch goal at $27,500 for a full album. The campaign, was hosted by VGM Classics, a classical record company specialising in video game music. The campaign now aims for stretch goals for more music by September 20, 2018.

Suikoden II
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vgmclassics/suikoden-ii-an-orchestral-cd-2cd-0

“Suikoden II” is a role-playing video published by Konami for the PlayStation system in 1998. The original music was based on orchestral and ethnic sounds that reflected the many cultures and feelings that permeated the story.

Soulcalibur VI - Luxor Cervantes joins game - PC PS4 XO

Bandai Namco confirm one of the most iconic characters of the franchise, the ghostly pirate Cervantes, is returning to fight in Soulcalibur VI. He’ll be playable when the game launches on 19th October, 2018 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

When Cervantes first gripped Soul Edge, the power of the cursed sword transformed him into a monster. He used the sword to bring a reign of terror and carnage to the world, as the sword continued to manipulated his mind. But soon the cursed sword’s plans were thwarted by a heroic ninja and a brave warrior. Cervantes was defeated, consumed by fire and sentenced to the depths of hell, his body turned to ash.

Project Cars 2 - Ferrari essentials pack - PC PS4 XO

Compete at Ferrari’s mythical test-track at Fiorano or live all the thrills of the Mugello Circuit’s high-speed turns in eight alluring cars that capture the essence of performance and design that is at the heart of Ferrari. Dominate GT - and sportscar-racing with the Ferrari 250 GT Berlinetta and the Ferrari 250 Testa Rossa: Tame the raw power of the banshee-wailing, fire-spitting Group 4 Ferrari 512 BB LM: Breathe the aura of Enzo Ferrari’s final supercar, the peerless Ferrari F40: Feel the cut-and-thrust of spec’-racing at its finest in Ferrari F355 Challenge cars: And then complete your drive into decades of Ferrari success with three of today’s most desired supercars—the track-only Ferrari FXX K, the irresistible Ferrari 458 Speciale A, and the snarling, impudent Ferrari F12tdf.

Note: The Pista di Fiorano is playable only with Ferrari cars in-game.

Fantasy Game Majula Frontier PC release

New fantasy RPG for PC, Majula Frontier. A continuation of the Ellen's Friends book series, Majula Frontier will be released on Steam on September 19th, 2018.

Created by game developer and author Matthew Satterlee, Ellen's Friends is a fantasy story that spans both books and video games. Beginning with the book titled Forlorn Dimension, and continuing into Majula Frontier, which is part 6 in the story, Ellen's Friends tells the tale of a group of friends who are fighting to survive in a ruined world full of magic and monsters.

New Modding Contest for ARK: Survival Evolvedc - contest link

The third ARK: Survival Evolved Modding Contest to reward the amazing work that the modding community does with the ARK Mod Kit. The contest comes with $28,000 in cash prizes and the Grand Prize winner will receive $15,000! So saddle up those Dev Kits, ready the mod cannons, and prepare for battle!

Interested individuals and teams can now head over to ark.gg/ModContest to get started and to find current information about the contest as it progresses, including hourly updates on rankings once the voting phase starts. All ARK mod creations must be first submitted during the five-week entry phase, followed by a two-week voting phase where all players can show support for their favorite mods.

Whispering Willows adventure puzzle game on Nintendo Switch September 27

Feel the spirits around you! Akupara Games announces the release date of Whispering Willows on the Nintendo Switch for September 27, 2018. Journey as Elena in this award-winning story as she explores the haunted Willows Mansion in hopes to find her father, more about herself, and the mansion’s dark past. Pre-orders for Whispering Willows are available now for $9.99 at the Nintendo eShop.

Amplify your 6th sense with HD Rumble! HD Rumble emphasizes world shaking events and allows the player to feel a slow pulse that grows when close to friendly spirits, while a hurried vibration warns the player of angry entities nearby.

NHL 19 released on PS4 XO

Skate On Outdoor Rinks, Experience Revolutionary Gameplay Technology With RPM Tech and Play With Hockey Legends Of the Past And Present.

EA Sports NHL 19, introducing players to the World of CHEL where they can compete in the great outdoors and journey from the pond to the pros. Powered by the revolutionary RPM Tech gameplay technology, NHL 19 delivers all-new skating and collision physics systems that make gameplay look, feel and play better. Over 200 playable hockey Legends gives fans that chance to compete with and against the greatest players to ever lace up the skates.