One of the most iconic, blockbuster video game story experiences in gaming entertainment history has returned.  Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, a complete enhancement of the critically-acclaimed single player experience, is available for purchase now, first on PlayStation 4 on the PlayStation Network, with other platforms available for pre-purchase. The game includes the full campaign with stunning high-definition visuals – up to 4K resolution and HDR support on console; and uncapped framerate as well as ultrawide monitor support on PC.

Published by Activision, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered features improved texture resolution and detail, revamped animation, remastered audio, and much more. 

In this famed experience, originally developed by Infinity Ward and now re-mastered by Beenox, players enlist as members of Task Force 141 and Tier 1 Operatives in a breathtaking series of missions to save the world from destruction. “Cliffhanger,” “Takedown, “No Russian,” and more all return in this intense story experience.

“Modern Warfare 2 campaign was incredible.  We all remember the lasting impression the story left upon us.  This campaign was very special and we thank Infinity Ward for creating such an amazing experience,” said Thomas Wilson, co-studio head, Beenox. “Restoring and remastering this campaign for a new generation of players was a labor of love for our team.  We wanted to make sure that the feelings and power of the story was accurately represented with full high-definition visuals and the latest audio fidelity.”

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered is available now on PlayStation network. Players who purchase will also receive, free with purchase, Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare including the UDT Ghost Operator skin inspired by the ‘The Only Easy Day…Was Yesterday’ campaign level that featured an action-packed hostage rescue attempt from an oil rig in in the arctic. Alongside the Ghost Operator skin, players will also receive two weapon blueprints, a weapon charm, new finishing move, voice quip, animated calling card, emblem and two Battle Pass tier skips all for immediate access in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and the recently released Call of Duty: Warzone.

Players can pre-purchase Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered for other platforms and receive the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Underwater Demo Team Classic Ghost Bundle with the UDT Ghost Operator skin instantly for play. 

 For the most up to date information on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered, check out the Activision Games Blog at https://blog.activision.com/call-of-duty.

SQUARE ENIX today revealed that the cult classic third-person action-RPG, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139…, is to be rebuilt for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X, and PC (STEAM).

For the first time in the West after the original game’s Japanese debut in 2010, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… invites players into a dark, apocalyptic world as they join a brother’s captivating quest to cure his sister of a deadly disease – a quest which will in turn make them question everything. Developed in collaboration with Toylogic, NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… brings together an all-star team including acclaimed director YOKO TARO (Drakengard® / NieR:Automata™), composer Keiichi Okabe (TEKKEN / Drakengard / NieR:Automata), and producer Yosuke Saito (DRAGON QUEST® X / NieR:Automata).
 
The release of NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139… gives those new to the game the opportunity to experience the origin of the NieR series, following the launch of the critically acclaimed NieR:Automata, which has surpassed over 4.5 million shipments and digital sales worldwide since its initial release in 2017. For Xbox gamers yet to experience the epic war between machine lifeforms and androids, SQUARE ENIX also announced today that NieR:Automata will be available April 2^nd, 2020 on consoles with Xbox Game Pass memberships.
 
Follow the official NieR series social channels for the latest information about the game. 
 
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It’s time to forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi. Aspyr announced today that the classic Star Wars game, Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy, is now available for digital download on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for $19.99.

“Today, we’re thrilled to announce the return of a long-awaited Star Wars classic to new platforms,” said Elizabeth Howard, vice president of publishing at Aspyr. “We know fans have been anxiously awaiting for the game’s arrival, and look forward to seeing the battles ensue online.”

Aspyr also revealed plans to bring Star Wars Episode I: Racer to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.  Offering single and multiplayer modes, players can take control of a Podracer, speeding through flaming methane lakes, Tusken Raider assaults, anti-gravity tunnels, and much more in a pulse-pounding, do-or-die fight to the finish line.

Star Wars Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy
The Star Wars classic returns with online multiplayer gameplay! Players take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

• Play with up to 16 online players in six online multiplayer modes including: Siege, Capture the Flag, and Free for All.
• Customize your character by defining both look and gender before entering the Academy to learn the power and dangers of the Force.
• Construct your own lightsaber from handle to blade. As you progress, discover the power of wielding two lightsabers or the ultimate double-bladed lightsaber.
• Interact with famous Star Wars characters in many classic Star Wars locations as you face the ultimate choice: fight for good and freedom on the light side or follow the path of power and evil to the dark side.

Sign up for the latest news via aspyr.com/StarWars.

Fans of Control can celebrate today with the release of its first expansion, The Foundation

Available today for PlayStation 4 and for PC from the Epic Games Store, The Foundation sends players spiraling into the history of the Oldest House. Jesse is alerted by the mysterious Board that a situation has arisen in the bedrock of the establishment. A mysterious structure called the Monolith has been damaged and the Astral Plane is leaking into the Foundation. If Jesse can’t stop it, the Oldest House, along with the Bureau of Control, will be consumed by this invading and infectious dimension.

Players who own the Digital Deluxe version of Control for PlayStation 4 will automatically receive The Foundation Expansion today. Players who own the PlayStation 4 base game or PC version from the Epic Games Store can purchase an expansion season pass for £19.99, providing access to The Foundation and a second expansion, AWE, coming to Control later this summer. Expansions can also be purchased a la carte for PlayStation 4 or PC for £11.99 each. To access The Foundation Expansion chapter for Control, players must have first completed the main storyline of the game.

Available to Control players on all platforms today is a free update including improved map readability, the new Shield Rush ability and revised Ability tree with the option of reallocating spent ability points and other quality of life improvements. PC players can experience Control, selected by the Visual Effects Society for Outstanding Visual Effects for a Real-Time Projectand by the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction, in higher resolutions than ever before with the introduction of NVIDIA DLSS2.0 technology.   DLSS 2.0 is a new and improved deep learning neural network powered by RTX Tensor Cores, that boosts frame rates and generates beautiful, sharp images.

The illustrious music of the Control Original Soundtrack, awarded Outstanding Achievement in Original Music Composition (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences D.I.C.E. Awards) released on 24^th of March, will delight audiophiles everywhere and is streaming digitally worldwide for the first time on Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer, in HiFi  audio on Tidal and with digital purchase options available from iTunes and Amazon Music.

Publisher 505 Games and Finnish developer Remedy debuted Control to critical acclaim, quickly garnering more than 20 individual game of the year awards from critics’ circles around the world. The companies have been recognized and honored for their work on Control by a number of prestigious organizations and entertainment awards programs. The Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences named the game triumphant in four categories at the 2020D.I.C.E. Awards, including Outstanding Achievement in Game Directionand received Game Developers Choice (GDC) awards for Best Visual Art, Best Audio and Best Technology. The SXSW® Gaming Awards selected Control for Best Design with additional accolades from the Geoff Keighley hosted  Game Awards® in Art Direction and The Golden Joystick’s selected Critics Choice award. Control achieved a historical milestone when the game was nominated in 11 categories at the 2020 BAFTA® Games Awards, the most nominations for a video game in The British Academy’s history.

The Foundation Expansion for Control on PS4 will be available Friday, March 27 in Korea from publishing partner H2 Interactive and in Japan from publishing partner Marvelous on Thursday, April 23.

The Foundation Expansion will be available for Xbox One worldwide on Tuesday, June 25.

Control is now available for PC, PS4 and Xbox One.

For more information and regular updates on Control, please visit www.controlgame.com.

During This week’s Nintendo Direct broadcast, 2K announced that BioShock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection and the Borderlands Legendary Collection are coming to Nintendo Switch on May 29, 2020!

For more information about BioShock: The Collection, XCOM 2 Collection or Borderlands Legendary Collection features and content, please visit https://2K.com/nintendoswitch

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• Follow on Instagram: https://instagram.com/2kuk

From the Nintendo Direct livestream, Electronic Arts Inc. and Nintendo announced that Burnout Paradise Remastered will be available on Nintendo Switch consoles this year, inviting players to wreak havoc and unleash automotive anarchy anywhere, anytime.

Fully optimized and enhanced for the Nintendo Switch in 60 FPS, including pinch-and-pull map control for ease of navigation, Burnout Paradise Remastered transports players back into the world of Paradise City to tear it up in the ultimate driving playground online with friends or on-the-go. Alongside the original base game, players can also enjoy the eight add-on game packs released during the Year of Paradise*, including the extension to the drivable world with Big Surf Island.

“We want to give players more choice by delivering games they love to the platforms they want to play on,” said Steve Pointon, SVP, 3rd Party Content. “Burnout Paradise Remastered is a high-octane, action-packed experience for a whole new generation of players on the Nintendo Switch who can soon experience the excitement of an open world racing game anywhere, anytime.”

Burnout Paradise Remastered delivers the complete original game and all additional main DLC packs ever released, including the Cops and Robbers pack, Legendary Cars, Burnout Bikes, and Big Surf Island, with new locations, challenges, and vehicles to discover. Send cars launching, spinning, and scraping through the city, and wreck friends online or join forces to demolish hundreds of online challenges.

Burnout Paradise Remastered is currently available on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

For more information about Burnout Paradise Remastered, please visit www.ea.com/games/burnout/burnout-paradise-remastered.

Hunt or be hunted as the deadly Predator is unleashed for the very first time in Predator: Hunting Grounds free trial weekend, starting Friday 27th March at 4pm GMT

It’s time to sharpen your hunting skills and get immersed in the Predator universe as the free weekend trial for Predator: Hunting Grounds goes live tomorrow.

Predator: Hunting Grounds is an immersive asymmetrical shooter set in remote areas, where the Predator stalks the most challenging prey. Play as a member of an elite Fireteam and complete paramilitary operations before the Predator finds you. Or, play as the Predator to hunt the most worthy prey, choosing from your vast array of deadly alien tech to collect your trophies, one by one.

The first free trial will allow players to experience the Fireteam – a four-person elite squad given a mission to accomplish amidst countless enemy AI opponents. Players must unlock iconic gear and skins as they level up throughout the trial, all the while being hunted by the Predator. Fireteams will be able to choose from a wide range of weapons providing different tactical options with categories including shotgun, assault rifle, sniper and more.

Multiple Maps

Deep in the dangerous jungles across the world lies the multitude of in-game maps. This weekend, players will explore the jungles of South America and test out Overgrowth, a claustrophobic environment of dense jungle which harbours a significant presence of hostile guerrilla forces. Both the Fireteam and Predator players will have to contend against these dangerous enemies all the while facing each other.

Classes & Customisation

With multiple types of Classes and playstyles, Predator: Hunting Grounds is fully customisable. Three types of Fireteam class will be available to trial this weekend, Assault, Scout and Support, giving players numerous opportunities to strengthen their loadouts and level up weapons. Meanwhile, solo players can build towards three different classes of Predator, each with their own set of weapons, abilities and tactics to survive.

Weaponry & Tech

From almost undetectable Camouflage to Wrist Blades and a powerful shoulder cannon, Plasma Caster, the Predator has an abundance of elite weaponry at its fingertips ready to enforce deadly melee attacks. Meanwhile, Fireteams can access a wide variety of options to decide their soldier’s playstyle but remember, the key is not only to bolster your soldier’s loadouts but be smart and work together.

The trial will be available to download this Friday 27th March at 4pm GMT and will be available until 23:59 on Sunday 29th March 2020. Players will need an internet connection and PS Plus subscription to play on PS4. PS Plus is a paid-for ongoing subscription and a recurring fee will be charged automatically at the frequency chosen by the consumer at purchase until cancelled.

Get ready to hunt or be hunted!

The BGI charity is launching an urgent appeal to the public to protect the future of the National Videogame Museum, following its closure last week to protect visitors and staff.

The National Videogame Museum is the only museum in the UK solely dedicated to the collection and preservation of videogame culture, and one of the world’s leading institutions in this field.

Operated by the BGI, the educational charity dedicated to educating the public about videogames, the NVM hosted over 40,000 visitors in 2019, including thousands of schoolchildren in scores of school visits. The Museum recently enjoyed its busiest week ever and had been planning an ambitious programme celebrating games studios and games culture in 2020/21, including workshops tied to the national curriculum, an international videogames preservation network and new exhibitions including the first of its Great British Studio shows with Rebellion Developments.

Ian Livingstone CBE, Chair of the BGI and NVM founding patron, said “Coronavirus threatens the very existence of this unique place. The UK’s only museum dedicated to videogames is now under threat.As a new charity which uses videogames to inspire the next generation, we have no safety net to help the Museum weather the storm. We’ve had the support of some patrons and companies, but without visitors the museum is in grave danger. If you care about videogames, please donate in any way you can”

Individuals can donate to the appeal at JustGiving.com/campaign/savethenvmuk. Companies are urged to contact the charity to become permanent patrons of the Museum.

Lord of Thunder, the third and final of CODE VEIN Season Pass DLCs is now available for purchase on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via STEAM from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. A new trailer for the DLC can be viewed with the following YouTube link: 

The new DLC, Lord of Thunder, gives players access to a new area within The Depths featuring new story elements, the terrifying Lord of Thunder boss, and the Horror Hunting Trials, unique challenges for players to complete in order to unlock new content. This content includes new partner costumes for Eva and Jack, new weapons, a new blood code, character creation items, and more.

The Lord of Thunder DLC is now available and can be purchased for £7.99. Players can also purchase the CODE VEIN Season Pass for £19.99 which includes the new Lord of Thunder DLC as well as the previous DLCs; Hellfire Knight and Frozen Empress.