Today, Activision and Infinity Ward released a brand new story trailer gives fans a glimpse into the narrative featured in Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare’s rich story campaign. With the new game returns to the roots of the series for a classic war story that, for the first time in franchise history, extends beyond the reaches of Earth into the vast expanse of our solar system.
The trailer also features the first in-game footage of actor Kit Harington, who plays Admiral Salen Kotch of the Settlement Defense Front, and UFC fighter Conor McGregor, who plays Captain Bradley Fillion of the Settlement Defense Front.
As the hype for the next Call of Duty game(s) rises, it’s no coincidence that the player base for Black Ops 3 slowly dwindles. The fourth and final DLC, Salvation, hopes to bring back a few fans with their swan song. Four multiplayer maps, and the rumoured final zombies episode of the saga is on offer here. Can it end on a high, or will its name succumb to irony?
Elder Scrolls of Duty: Quake
Citadel came up first during my play time; setting the overall tone of the map pack at a level of surprise. Despite its abandoned castle atmosphere ordinarily being more suited to something out of an Elder Scrolls dungeon or an old Quake map, it works surprisingly well. The gloomy greens help offset its gothic self from the other available maps too. The drawbridge, alongside some long hallways, help cater for the snipers and long range engagements, whilst the many claustrophobic areas let your inner madman run free.
Micro, in terms of looks, is probably the complete polar opposite. Its ‘wacky’ micro machines-esque design will inevitably split opinions. On the one hand, its bright palette helps revitalise colour into the shooting genre, whereas on the other, it comes across a little too cringe-worthy for me. Either way, we’ve certainly come a long way from the warzones featured in the past games. As much as I’m not exactly a fan of battling through pizza boxes and cups, the map does play well. A few crafty wall run spots are placed about too, helping you get the jump on ‘that guy’ who’s pushing the spawns a little too hard.
It’s not for me…
Rupture is the first of two remade maps in Salvation, and is probably the weakest map available. Remember the World at War maps with pilotable tanks? Well this is a reimagining of probably the most popular one, ‘Outskirts’, complete with vehicles. The map itself can be great fun to play on, its colourful and futuristic design is reminiscent of some of Black Ops 2’s greats, yet the ‘mechs’ are in all honesty, a tad disappointing. Thankfully they’re not particularly overpowering at least, and you do have to exit them in order to capture domination points etc. The climb to the top of the fabled tower takes a little less time nowadays too, meaning you’ll often contend with a pesky sniper up there, despite them not often lasting long uncontested.
Outlaw rounds off the multiplayer maps by bringing back an old classic, and many peoples favourite from Black Ops 2, ‘Standoff’. Remade in an ol’ Western theme, the four year old map holds well with the new movement system. Experienced players will remember the over-watching sniper spots and steer rightfully clear, and I’m sure many like myself, will be glad there’s no ‘target finder LMG’s’ in the game. Working well no matter the game type, its medium size caters to all manner of players too.
A Western Standoff
Revelations, the eagerly awaited conclusion to the zombies storyline that’s spanned over four games, and across two generations of consoles. It’s difficult to go over the map for inevitable spoiler reasons, but I will say that if you’ve played a lot of zombies in your time, you’re in for a serious influx of memories. To just sit and play the map afresh would perhaps do it an injustice; the amount of fan service to the dedicated followers is simply fantastic. Of course it goes without saying that there are the usual easter eggs, wonder weapons and a general plethora of secrets to discover too, once you can overcome the nostalgic factor that is…
Salvation is probably a fitting end for the Black Ops 3 DLC cycle, it seems Treyarch have thrown caution to the wind and let their creativity run free. The two map remakes are both iconic and synonymous with some of their best work; even if Rupture didn’t quite live up to my expectations, it can still be a blast to play. Citadel and Micro feature looks that are usually so far removed from the genre, that they’re completely unexpected. And despite my personal feelings towards the visuals of Micro, it’s once again, a fun map no matter the game mode. Revelations is such a trip of a nostalgia and reminiscence that it’s almost worth the fee alone; zombies fans will certainly enjoy the trip. Once again, the lack of any weapons or specialists included in the pack does sting a little; especially considering the amount of money you’ve already committed to what is a yearly release. Aside from that though, Salvation is easily one of Black Ops 3’s best DLC packs.
Activision today unveiled a brand new Sensei from Skylanders Imaginators today – Air Strike!
Before he began training Brawlers, Air Strike trained birds – especially the rare Blue Zephyr Falcons. They were once one of Skylands’ most endangered species, but Air Strike taught them how to defend themselves from predators… and not fly into windows. Birds would come from all over Skylands to learn his proven techniques. But despite their new defensive skills, the Blue Zephyr Falcons continued to be hunted by a band of evil trolls, who liked to use their eggs in blue-bacon omelettes. So it was time for Air Strike to strike back!
He journeyed to the peak of the Zephyr Mountain and single handedly took down the trolls, rescuing the stolen eggs. After returning them to their mother, one of the eggs hatched, revealing a very energetic Falcon that would not leave his side. Air Strike named him “Birdie” – and together, they now use their skills to train Skylanders, despite Master Eon’s crippling fear of falcons.
And here is around 6 minutes of brand new gameplay featuring Air Strike:
Xbox One console heisters can now mask up and break out the thermal drills as 505 Games and Starbreeze AB revealed that ‘The Big Score’ bundle for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition is now available for purchase on Xbox One via the Microsoft Store. The Big Score brings a substantial and long-awaited payout of 10 premium DLC for heisters seeking new experiences in their larcenous adventures, at a discount so players don’t have to break the bank in order to break-into the bank.
In addition, all players who own PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition will receive a free update that brings more than 20 free content updates which includes items like the First World Bank Heist, the Overkill Pack, the Jacket Character Pack, and much more.
PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition gives gamers the tense thrill of planning and pulling off heists as up to four players must work together to complete a number of illegal, strategic and action-heavy jobs, including robbing banks, for their big pay day. As missions are completed, players can change up their playstyle with upgrades to their skillset, guns and gear – all in stunning 1080p HD visuals.
The Big Score release for PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition offers players a flexible selection of 10 premium DLC packs that can be purchased separately for between $4.99 and $6.99 per pack. Players can also purchase all 10 packs together for $39.99 – a 30% savings for thrifty heisters. The Big Score packs include:
The Pointbreak Heists – $6.99
The Alesso Heist – $6.99
The Golden Grin Casino Heist – $6.99
The Sokol Character Pack – $4.99
The Yakuza Character Pack – $4.99
Butcher’s AK/CAR Mod Pack – $4.99
Butcher’s BBQ Pack – $4.99
Butcher’s Western Pack – $4.99
The Gage Ninja Pack – $4.99
Gage Chivalry Pack – $4.99
PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition is also available for purchase on the Microsoft Store for $19.99. In addition to having the option to bundle the game with The Big Score DLC bundle for $49.99, new players can also look forward to the retail version of PAYDAY 2 – The Big Score in Fall 2016. The retail version contains the base game, The Big Score DLC bundle and the Royalty Collection of masks for heisters wanting a more regal look while on the job.
PAYDAY 2: The Big Score is available via digital download now on the Microsoft Store for Xbox One for $39.99. Players can also bundle PAYDAY 2: Crimewave Edition with the bundle for $49.99 and look forward to the retail version in Fall 2016 for $49.99 as well.
Ubisoft Abu Dhabi in conjunction with CBS Interactive, NCIS: Hidden Crimes takes players on thrilling investigations to unmask a secret conspiracy in the free-to-play adventure/puzzle game released today worldwide for iOS and Android devices.
Join Gibbs, Abby and the rest of the NCIS team as a secret agent solving crimes of murder and espionage with ties to the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. In this thrilling investigative game, players search for clues in captivating scenes, reveal the suspects, make the arrest and put away the criminals.
NCIS: Hidden Crimes is faithful to the NCIS universe and features a strong narrative arc with unique and original scenarios and gameplay features that include six different investigative modes, nine mini-games and additional surprise actions. The game comes to life as players are drawn into stunning animated settings with lively characters and avatars, rich gameplay, engaging social features and challenging goals to complete – all set in a dynamic, living environment with high quality graphics.
“We are extremely proud of this game, which will bring fans closer to the series as they solve parallel, light-hearted cases, peppered with a healthy dose of entertaining NCIS team dynamics,” said Alexia Brumé, International Brand Manager on the title. “We tried something new with the IP and extended the content to include aspects of adventure and puzzle games combined with investigative features set in a rich graphical environment. This is a style that we believe will appeal to NCIS fans of all ages and demographics around the world.” Added Yannick Theler, Managing Director at Ubisoft Abu Dhabi.
NCIS: Hidden Crimes is now available as a free download for universal iOS devices in the App Store and for Android smartphones and tablets in the Google Play store. The game will be available worldwide in the following languages: English, French, German, Italian, Korean, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish and Traditional Chinese.
Square Enix Collective, fresh from the success of launching the highly acclaimed first-person puzzler, The Turing Test – Very Positive on Steam with 400+ reviews – will announce its latest game in a worldwide exclusive at this month’s EGX, running Thursday 22nd to Sunday 25th September.
In partnership with PlayStation, Square Enix Collective will reveal its latest high quality and diverse title live on the PlayStation Access stage at 13:00 BST on Thursday 22 September. Those unable to attend EGX will be able to watch the livestream of the reveal, anywhere in the world.
In addition to the worldwide reveal, gamers and press will be able to have the exclusive first play and meet the developers throughout the show at the Square Enix Collective booth in the Rezzed Zone as well for four other recently released and upcoming titles.
Black The Fall
Black The Fall is an immensely atmospheric side-scrolling action adventure for PC and digital consoles set in a dark and oppressive land, inspired by the Sand Sailor team’s upbringing in Communist Romania. Developed by Sand Sailor Studio for PC in Q1 2017 with console later on, Discover a forgotten industrial world where strict rules and harsh punishments tore the fabric of humanity itself.
What will you do to survive? Solve puzzles to progress, all the while attempting to avoid suspicion and alerting the intent… and unfriendly… gaze of the State. Black The Fall will be published on both PC and consoles by Square Enix Collective in Q1 2017.
Oh My Godheads
Oh My Godheads is developed by Titutitech and is the world’s first capture-the-head action game for 1-4 players about Q1 2017 for PC with console later on. Capture-the-head is like capture-the-flag, but the flag is an ancient head that’s alive, angry, and after you! Fight with friends to capture these furious, living heads and bring them back to your team’s plinth… if you can.
Borne from a love of old school multiplayer games like Micro Machines, Worms, and Street Fighter, Titutitech wanted to recreate the fun, fast-paced multiplayer experience of those games while adding full 3D environments for more tactics, more depth, and more replayability. Oh, did we mention it’s got exploding pies?
Tokyo Dark
Tokyo Dark developed by Cherrymochi (out for PC/Mac in 2017)is a side scrolling point-and-click mystery adventure game for Windows and Mac. As Detective Itō you’ll explore Tokyo – following leads, collecting clues, and making difficult decisions with far-reaching consequences.
Tokyo Dark features a huge number of dialogue choices and interactions that affect character attributes and change the outcome of the story. Unlike a visual novel, you’ll control Detective Itō directly as you explore Tokyo, trying to balance your professional duty, personal life, and sanity. Will the past come back to haunt you, or will you stand by your decisions?
The Turing Test
In the Turing Test out now for PC and Xbox One, you play the role of Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) who attempts to uncover the truth behind the research base on Jupiter’s moon, Europa, in this gorgeous first-person puzzle game built with Unreal Engine 4. Solve puzzles using your Energy Manipulation Tool (EMT) to transfer power out of one object and into another; power up and take control of artificially intelligent machines, manipulate giant structures and solve complex tasks – all woven into a multi-layered story based on the human struggle for control.
The Turing Test is developed by Bulkhead Interactive, and published on PC by Square Enix Collective in August 2016.
“After a highly successful EGX Rezzed, E3 and Gamescom we can’t wait to round-off our 2016 event calendar at EGX, featuring five fantastic playable games – including an exclusive worldwide reveal,” said Phil Elliott, creator and project lead on Square Enix Collective. “Last month’s release of the very well received first-person puzzler The Turing Test demonstrates the Collective’s commitment to delivering a diverse and quality catalogue of titles.”
At Tokyo Game Show earlier today, Capcom confirmed several new details about the Resident Evil 7 biohazard Teaser: Beginning Hour demo. Currently available exclusively to PlayStation Plus subscribers, Capcom shared that the demo has just recently reached over 3 million downloads worldwide to date.
It was also announced that the demo will receive a brand new update that allows players to explore more of the mysterious, derelict mansion. This new “Twilight” version will be available shortly today, 15th September, and will be available for all PS4 users to download.
Pre-orders for Resident Evil 7 will soon be available on PlayStation 4 across EMEA territories. The standard edition of the title can be pre-ordered shortly for £49.99/€64.99 and will include a custom theme for the console.
Users in EMEA Sony regions also have the option to pre-order either the Day-1 Survival Edition or Deluxe Edition of the upcoming horror release.
The Day-1 Survival Edition will only be available to purchase up until the game’s full release for a special price of £52.99/€69.99 and will contain both the custom theme and the Survival Pack: Recovery Set which includes consumable healing items, an early unlock of the insanely difficult Madhouse mode, and a mysterious Lucky Coin in-game defense item. The Deluxe Edition priced at €94.99/ £69.99 will include all the content from the Day-1 Survival Edition as well as a Season Pass containing access to three additional playable story episodes which will be launching after the title’s release on 24th January, 2017.
Pre-orders for Microsoft and Steam digital releases will be available in the coming weeks.
Watch the official trailer for Destiny: Rise of iron is available on 20th September and includes a new cinematic story campaign, a new location ‘The Plaguelands’ to explore, a brand new social space ‘Felwinter Peak’, a new six-player Raid, new and remastered three-player co-operative Strikes and even more ways to customise your Guardian with all-new weapons and gear.
Today, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment released the second episode in the “Meet That Hero!” video series, featuring the extra special extraterrestrials Supergirl and E.T. (and a Doctor Who cameo)!
In the video, The Girl of Steel introduces viewers to the lovable E.T. and a variety of super powers to help others in the game, including the ability to phone his intergalactic crew.
Today Amazon has announced that the Echo and Echo Dot are at last coming to the UK and Germany, also its been revealed both devices are now also available in white in addition to black.
Echo and the Echo Dot (White)
The specs, features, and pricing of the white models are identical to that of the black Echo and Echo Dot.
Echo Dot in Black
Plays all your music from Prime Music, Spotify, TuneIn and more using just your voice
Fills the room with immersive, 360º omni-directional audio
Allows hands-free convenience with voice control
Hears you from across the room with far-field voice recognition, even in noisy environments or while playing music
Answers questions, reads audiobooks, reports news, traffic and weather, provides sports scores and schedules, and more using the Alexa Voice Service
Controls lights, switches, thermostats and more with compatible connected devices from WeMo, Philips Hue, Hive, Netatmo, tado° and others
Always getting smarter – Alexa updates through the cloud automatically and is continually learning, adding new features and skills
Amazon says they will make the white model available in the US this fall, The Echo is priced at £99.99 for Prime members or £149.99 for non prime members (out 28th September) and £49.99 for the Echo Dot ( 20th October).
Ready, set and roll on 7th October as Mario Party: Star Rush comes to liven up Nintendo 3DS with a host of new modes and minigames to enjoy. Taking turns takes a backseat as everybody scrambles across the board simultaneously, and thanks to the free Mario Party: Star Rush – Party Guest software, it takes just one copy of the game to enjoy a full multiplayer experience.
Plus, with brand new Super Mario series amiibo on the guest list, this is one portable party you won’t want to miss!
In the all-new Toad Scramble mode, players roll their dice simultaneously and move freely across an open map as a Toad. This means no more taking turns to play, leading to faster and more strategic matches.
Players can also get the upper hand on their friends by recruiting Mario and his friends, who will appear across each world map. Each ally has their own unique ability and will aid Toad in collecting extra coins and bashing bosses to earn stars.
In Coinathlon mode, it’s pure skill with no dice, as competitors play a series of minigames in quick succession, whilst racing around a track collecting coins and aiming to cross the finish line first. You’ll need to have nimble fingers and remain focused if you want to win as Coinathlon is the ultimate test of your minigame skills.
Burst balloons, play a magnitude of minigames and battle some bosses to earn coins in Balloon Bash mode. Players will trade their coins for stars, and the player with the highest amount of stars at the end will be the winner. In this mode you’ll need to be quick, plot your route wisely and make each turn count, as each player has a limited number of moves.
Traditional Mario Party rules coupled with simultaneous turns for a unique new approach to the series.
Party hosts who own the game can share the full multiplayer fun with three friends who’ve downloaded the Mario Party: Star Rush – Party Guest software from Nintendo eShop. Invite your friends to a local wireless game and enjoy a host of new modes, including Coinathlon and Balloon Bash.
Downloading the Mario Party: Star Rush – Party Guest software also gives players the opportunity to try out some minigames in single-player after completing some multiplayer rounds.
For those who want to go solo, there is plenty of fun to be had with over 50 minigames and 7 gameplay modes to discover – take on the CPU-controlled characters and amp up the challenge by choosing between four difficulty modes.
To celebrate the release of Mario Party: Star Rush on 7th October 2016, the guest list of Super Mario Collection amiibo will expand to include Donkey Kong, Rosalina, Wario, and a Boo amiibo that glows in the dark. Available later on 4th November 2016, three new amiibo from the Super Mario Collection will join the party: Diddy Kong, Daisy and Waluigi.
If solo players use a compatible amiibo in Toad Scramble, that character will appear as a support character from the start, with a rare item on hand to boost your chances of winning. And if your amiibo has save data from Mario Party 10 on the Wii U console, you can get another special die, too!
Vindit has revealed Quote, a beautifully-illustrated action RPG inspired by classic literature and surrealist art.
Knowledge has been eradicated. All that remains are fragments. The written word is sin and Bliss — the God of Ignorance — reigns supreme.
But for how long? Someone is trying to sully this utopia with wicked wisdom. Find them.
As Novella, priestess of Bliss, you must purify the world of knowledge. Bludgeon the thoughts from the heretics heads, burn every book, kill every author. It’s the only way to save the world from itself.
You’re not alone. Your mysterious avian sidekick, Tatters, is here to help. With an insatiable hunger for the blasphemous, feed it well and your powers will grow.
Dish out divine retribution with over 20 unlockable powers allowing you to brawl and sneak your way across a corrupted world. Find quotes from and homages to the scope and span of literature, destroy books, trap and devour heretical authors.
With a lavish spoken narrative throughout, written by Alec Meer and Dan Griliopoulos (No Man’s Sky, Rock Paper Shotgun), Quote features seven striking and fantastical hand-drawn chapters based around the ashes of a purged culture.
After two years in development, Quote will launch on Steam Early Access for Windows and Mac Winter 2016. A full release will follow in 2017
Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection will be available on 18th November for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Fans of the series and new players alike can relive the adventures of legendary Assassin Ezio Auditore da Firenze as the franchise’s most celebrated games come to current generation consoles.
Assassin’s Creed has become one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, with more than 100 million copies sold to date. The series’ compelling, innovative gameplay, rich narrative and detailed, historically-accurate open world environments have spawned a passionate, global fan following. As players’ interest in Assassin’s Creed has grown, Ubisoft has expanded into Assassin’s Creed-themed books, comics, and short films, and is now set to release a major motion picture on 1st January, 2017 in the UK.
“This is a huge milestone for the Assassin’s Creed franchise, but we believe the best is yet to come,” says Etienne Allonier, Brand Director for Assassin’s Creed. “Having seen what’s gone into the movie and into future Assassin’s Creed games, we think fans and newcomers alike will be excited by everything Assassin’s Creed has to offer.”
Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection includes the acclaimed single-player campaigns and single-player add-ons for Assassin’s Creed II, Assassin’s Creed Brotherhood and Assassin’s Creed Revelations, with enhanced graphics for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Telling an epic three-part story of vengeance, intrigue, and romance, Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection lands on shelves this holiday for gamers who want to relive the Renaissance and experience the thrilling adventures of Ezio in Florence, Venice, Rome, and Constantinople, or newcomers stepping into the world of Assassins and Templars for the first time.
The Assassin’s Creed series tells the tale of the centuries-old battle between Assassins and Templars through rich storylines and captivating characters. Assassin’s Creed is an action-adventure series set in fully realised open worlds throughout notable times in history such as the Third Crusade, the Golden Age of Pirates and the Industrial Revolution. Using the infamous hidden blade and other tools and weapons specific to the time period, players will fight for the greater good from the rooftops in Italy to the shores of Cuba through the core tenets the series is known for: combat, stealth, navigation and parkour.
In addition to the single-player content, Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection includes the complete Assassin’s Creed Lineage and Assassin’s Creed Embers short films, giving a clearer glimpse into the background of the dashing yet dangerous Ezio Auditore da Firenze, from beginning to end.
Additionally, Ubisoft announced the release of the Assassin’s Creed The Ezio Collection Collector’s Case. Exclusive to Uplay Shop the Collector’s Case brings back souvenirs from the Auditore Family crypt. Along with the game, players will discover a set of exclusive lithographies, the game’s official soundtrack, featuring a selection of 40 tracks from the three games, and an exclusive Black Edition collectible bust of Ezio Auditore.
With For Honor puts players back on the battlefield with the first closed alpha on PS4, Xbox One and Windows PC. From 15th September to 18th September 18th, players from all over the world will join a cruel and bloody battlefield to measure their skills with the steel of their blades. Those still waiting to pledge their sword can sign up to have a chance to participate in the closed alpha at http://www.forhonorgame.com.
The closed alpha will test a work-in-progress slice of the multiplayer content with a limited number of players in order to generate feedback and assess for stability. During this test, players will get their chance to embody skilled and deadly elite warriors from the Knight, Viking and Samurai factions. The Closed Alpha will feature four previously showcased Heroes including the Kensei, Orochi, Warden and Raider, plus two brand-new warriors, Conqueror and Berserker. Each Hero is equipped with a unique set of skills, weapons, armour and fighting styles, as well as a wide library of customisation options.
The Closed Alpha will also give players a first look at the progression system as they unlock new abilities, new weapons and armour, as well as new visual customisation possibilities following their fight on the battlefield.
Three out of the five multiplayer modes will be available in the alpha, including Duel (a 1v1 mode), Brawl (a 2v2 mode) and Dominion (a 4v4 mode). Each mode has different maps allowing fans to develop their tactical skills by using the environments to their advantage.
For Honor will bring its innovative Art of Battle gameplay to PlayStation®4 system, Xbox One and Windows PC on February 14th, 2017.
To get the latest news and content about For Honor and have a chance to participate in our upcoming alphas and betas, please register at http://www.forhonorgame.com.
