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Thursday, July 19, 2018

Just Cause 4 - The Creating off the game video compilation

Following the announcement of Just Cause 4 at E3 this year and to provide more information on what to expect from the game, here's the first five videos in the “Just Cause 4 Making Of” series. Straight from the mouths of the developers, this series delivers key, new information as well as detailing all of the most impressive new features in Just Cause 4.


Apex Power - Named upon the concept of an Apex being a pinnacle or peak, the team at Avalanche discuss the new Apex Engine, built from the ground up to enable them to create the most dynamic instalment of the Just Cause series with best-in class features.

$5,000 Pot Prize for The King of Fighters XIV at AnimEVO 2018

SNK and ATLUS are combining forces once more to provide a pot bonus for The King of Fighters XIV tournament at the community-run AnimEVO 2018, taking place from August 3-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada.


With a total roster of 58 unique fighters, including the recently-released DLC pack 2 containing Oswald, Heidern, Najd, and Blue Mary, The King of Fighters XIV tournament at AnimEVO is sure to be an exciting spectacle you won't want to miss.

Wednesday, July 18, 2018

Witness the madness in Call of Cthulhu on October 30 - PC PS4 XO

Call of Cthulhu, the official videogame inspired by Chaosium’s classic pen and paper RPG, will begin the spread of madness on October 30 this year – just in time for Halloween. Lock the doors, turn off the lights, and uncover the chilling mysteries of this Narrative RPG game, descending deep into a world of inevitable insanity and shrouded Old Gods within Lovecraft’s iconic universe.


Four new screenshots give you a glimpse of what’s to come across the deep, single-player story following private investigator Edward Pierce’s as he scours the island of Darkwater for answers regarding the mysterious deaths of the Hawkins family. Lead him along the razor’s edge of madness, as he’s confronted with a terrifying web of conspiracies, cultists, and cosmic horrors…

Sign up here for Truck Driver closed beta testing - PC

Gamers will soon be able to hit the roads as Truck Driver enters its closed beta stage.


Truck Driver has already come a long way in development. Since its announcement last month, it has had a number of additions to enrich the trucking experience. Those interested in following and shaping the game from the get go can sign up for the closed beta now.

The Walking Dead: The Final Season Trailer - The End of Clementine's Journey Comic-Con 2018

The second trailer for The Walking Dead: The Final Season, providing a new glimpse of the upcoming season premiere. You can download the trailer now by following the links above. Telltale also announced plans to conduct a live gameplay demo at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, July 19.


Episode one of The Final Season will be available for download starting August 14, 2018 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One across all regions. The Final Season will also come to Nintendo Switch later this year. The game is currently available for pre-order on PC, PS4, and Xbox One for $19.99.

Arcade space sport VR game Racket: Nx Leaves Early Access

The first game to use Waves' Nx 3D spatial audio technology gives players total 360 degree immersion

After 18 months of intense player feedback, a few dented walls and several hundred buckets of sweat, Independent Game developer One Hamsa today moved its hi-octane VR arcade sports game Racket: Nx out of Early Access.


Best described as playing racquetball (squash to some) inside a giant pinball machine, the title has garnered an impressive ‘very positive’ score from 98% of players. Racket: Nx has been developed in conjunction with audio giant Waves, whose Nx Spatial Audio Technology creates incredible new levels of 360-degree sensory immersion so that players can turn the sound to their advantage.

La-Mulana 2 game on it's way - PC

La-Mulana 2 will be releasing on Playism, Steam, Humble Store and GOG. A special event is also scheduled for July 29th, with more details to come soon.

The long-awaited sequel to La-Mulana, La-Mulana 2 follows Lumisa Kosugi as she explores the ancient ruins of La-Mulana, desperate to find the cause of the numerous recent appearances of monsters from the ruins, Lumisa discovers “other” La-Mulana: the ruins known as Eg-Lana.


La-Mulana 2, which garnered support from 5200 people on Kickstarter in 2014, is finally seeing its release on Playism, Steam, Humble Store and GOG for $24.99.

VR first-person shooter Naked Sun released - Steam for HTC Vive and Oculus Rift

Take on the role of “Blackbird” – the first successful human-machine hybrid – in this intense VR shooter set aboard a futuristic cargo train on a non-stop ride to oblivion.


Created by UK developer Door Z, Naked Sun’s jaw-dropping visuals – rendered over a 180-degree field of action – are perfect for devices without room scale. Placing the game’s protagonist on a moving train has the added benefit of avoiding motion sickness altogether – a first for VR first-person shooters.

Deep-sea psychological thriller Narcosis on PS4 July 24th

Narcosis, will be available for PS4 on July 24th.


This first person survival story unfolds following an industrial catastrophe, from inside a half-ton, high-tech dive suit — a “walking coffin." Influenced and inspired by a growing appetite for unconventional horror and narrative-driven games, Narcosis is rooted in reality, but steeped in the surreal.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Monsters Overboard game - PC PS4 XO Switch

A mysterious storm has left Dracula, Mavis and the gang washed up on the legendary Lost Islands. Only you with help from a lovable crew of little creatures called the Impa, can reunite Drac’s Pack!


Lead your Impa team on daring missions to save missing monsters Frankenstein, Murray the mummy and Wayne the werewolf. As you discover new varieties of Impa including Frankenimpa, Wolfimpa and more, you’ll use their scary skills to battle dangerous enemies, collect secret treasures and save the day in a hilarious new adventure that continues the story of Sony Pictures Animation’s Hotel Transylvania 3: A Monster Vacation. Hurry, the lives of Dracula’s family and friends are at stake!

Can Sonic and Friends Stop the Scheming Doctor Eggman Action-Packed Series Finale of Sonic Mania Adventures

Calling all Sonic fans! Get ready for final showdown between good and evil as Sonic and Friends join forces in the action-packed climax of SEGA’s five-part animated miniseries, Sonic Mania Adventures.


Fans can tune-in to watch the series finale, “Sonic Mania Adventures: Part 5 - Metal Mayhem

In this episode, the fate of the Chaos Emeralds are at stake, as the decisive battle between Sonic and his evil robotic counterpart, Metal Sonic, is upon us. Sonic, Tails, Mighty and Ray must unite against their supersonic robotic nemesis in order to restore peace to Angel Island. Watch the epic conclusion in the fifth and final installment of Sonic Mania Adventures now!

Ion Maiden Founders limited edition old-school first-person shooter - PC Mac Linux

Ion Maiden old-school first-person shooter introduces classic fast-paced multiplayer when it releases Early 2019 on Windows PC, Mac, and Linux. Those who purchased the game during Early Access will have access to a multiplayer beta closer to launch. A bad-ass limited edition big box is available for pre-order now.


While the developer and publisher hoped to have the game ready for Q3 this year, both teams want to make sure the blood-soaked guns-blazing shooter meets the same level of polish as other FPS classics from 3D Realms. As a gesture of goodwill, old-school multiplayer and big boxes are back, baby. Limited to only 500 units, each Ion Maiden’s Founder’s Edition runs for $99.99 (not including shipping) and will be individually numbered.

Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded - PS4 Switch

The definitive experience of roguelike adventure RPGs culminates in Touhou Genso Wanderer Reloaded!


Join the colorful cast of Touhou characters on an incredible journey through the Tower of Desire. With new dungeons to explore, new items to collect, and new faces to meet, this adventure is not one you want to miss! Best of all, newcomers and veterans of the Touhou series will love journeying through the land of Gensokyo with shrine maiden Reimu, as well as new faces such as spunky magician Marisa, and wind priestess Sanae!

FPS rogue-lite Mothergunship game released - PC PS4 XO

Mothergunship takes the blueprint of its spiritual predecessor, Tower of Guns, and amps every aspect up while still keeping ToG’s genre-mashed roots at the core of it all.


With a gripping campaign, Endless Mode, and a Sandbox where players can craft nearly any type of gun creation they wish through Mothergunship’s randomized levels.

Total War: Thrones of Britain showcasing political and military strategies in Alfred the Great’s 9th Century Britain

The Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology makes up one of four University museums and boasts world-famous collections, from Egyptian mummies to contemporary art, across cultures and across time.


This month, on the 21st and 22nd July, the museum will host a packed weekend of special activities exploring one of the most fascinating ages in Britain’s history.

The ‘Festival of Archaeology: Anglo-Saxons and Vikings’ will allow visitors to experience the pivotal era of 9th Century Britain through storytelling, stonemasonry, craft activities and even an immersive video game experience.

Tuesday, July 17, 2018

Fear The Wolves: Early Access launch pushed back by a few weeks - PC

Fear The Wolves: Early Access launch pushed back by a few weeks...


Originally scheduled for release July 18, Fear The Wolves' Early Access on Steam has now been pushed back by a few weeks. Focus Home Interactive and S.T.A.L.K.E.R. veterans Vostok Games have made this decision together after closely listening to the expectations and feedback of players in the Closed Beta, which has proven a vital part of the game’s ongoing development. The Closed Beta will extend until the new Early Access launch date, allowing players to continue their exploration of the hostile and radioactive lands of a devastated Chernobyl.

Far Cry 5 Lost on Mars the second post-launch adventure released - PC PS4 XO

Lost on Mars continues the uncanny adventures in the Far Cry 5 Season Pass as players travel to Mars as Nick Rye and Hurk eradicate alien arachnids. Lost on Mars can be purchased as stand-alone DLC, as part of the season pass or with the Gold Edition.


Lost on Mars transports the franchise’s insanity to the Red Planet as Nick Rye and Hurk teleport to Mars in an effort to restore power to ANNE, a futuristic AI representing humanity’s last line of defense.

Hand of Fate 2 - RPG game on Nintendo Switch

Sit down at the Dealer’s table and get dealt into the “Game of Life and Death,” where magical decks of collectable cards are shuffled and laid out into dungeons, ready to explore.


Each card offers perilous exploration, high-risk high-reward minigames, as well as Dungeons and Dragons-style storytelling and decision making. When a card calls for battle the tabletop board is left behind, bringing the cards to life in action-packed sequences that play out in third-person hack-and-slash combat.

Middle-earth: Shadow of War – Free Improvements and content details - PC PS4 XO

Warner Bros. have released a free game improvement update for Middle-earth: Shadow of War, featuring a host of new enhancements and content to provide existing players and newcomers with the best gameplay experience.



This robust update brings together a multitude of different elements, including a richer campaign experience, streamlined post-game Epilogue, new player skins and Legendary gear and the removal of the market, in addition to hundreds of other improvements. Below is a short list of the latest changes. To check out the full rundown of content updates, visit: https://community.wbgames.com/t5/Support/bd-p/SOWSupport


Interplanetary Tactical RPG Star Renegades In-Depth Gameplay Demo at Gamescom 18 - PC

Star Renegades, scheduled for release on PC, is set during an endless interplanetary rebellion against an evil authoritarian empire. Fusing a reactive, tactical turn-based battle system that emphasises interrupts and counters, with a procedurally generated and emergent mission-based campaign and an intelligent Adversary system with enemy officers that evolve and move up in the ranks, every playthrough is unique, challenging, and never the same.


The Gamescom demo will feature never seen before elements of the game including the Rebellion meta-game, planetary travel and exploration, rebel base upgrades and permanent unlockables, as well as the tantalising, aforementioned Adversary system. What does all of this mean? That Star Renegades will have bucket-loads of innovation and depth for aficionado’s of the genre. For those of less versed in the minutiae of rogue-lite RPGs, it’s set to be a beautiful, exciting and varied experience.