Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and NetherRealm has today announced two new characters for Injustice 2 now its added two more villains to its roster of characters and they come from Suicide Squad.
The new characters are Harley Quinn, returning from the first game, and Deadshot, who makes his series debut. Quinn brings some hounds and her hammer to the party, while Deadshot looks like he will bring something new and exciting to mix things up too.
The game will be available for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One in 2017.
Today, the villains of Skylands are getting ready to take over Gamescom and revealing an all-new dedicated Crash Bandicoot level, Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands, to fans. With leading the charge is Skylands’ most notorious villain Kaos, who along with the help of new guest star Skylander, Dr. Neo Cortex are sure to add more fun to players’ imagination-to-life gameplay experience.
Both supervillains are joining the line-up of Skylanders Sensei characters as fully-playable toys in Skylanders Imaginators, and Kaos will available for free to fans who pre-order and purchase a Skylanders Imaginators starter pack.
“From the moment we received the first fan art, we knew Skylanders was unique in its ability to fuel kids’ imaginations. With Skylanders Imaginators’ powerful character creation tools, we can’t wait to see what amazing Skylanders our fans will bring to life,” said Paul Reiche, president and co-founder, Toys For Bob. “Now fans can create more characters than there are stars in the known universe. These Imaginators join a strong line-up of Sensei characters which include fan-favourite villains, now reformed and fighting for good!”
In the UK and Ireland, fans who pre-order and purchase the Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack will receive a playable Kaos Sensei toy for free while supplies last between 14th and 22nd October, 2016.
With Kaos having discovered the power of Mind Magic to create Doomlanders, one of his first creations was none other than a clone of himself! Figuring that no one in the universe, including the Skylanders, could ever stand up to more than one Kaos, he unleashed his clone in his quest to take over Skylands. But to Kaos’ surprise, the clone – also being Kaos – wanted victory for himself! As a result, he fights against his creator, in turn helping the Skylanders in their endeavour to defeat the real Kaos!
At Gamescom, Skylanders Imaginators will introduce fans to the return of Dr. Neo Cortex as a Sensei Skylander and reveal an all-new level, Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands, that’s steeped in nostalgic Crash Bandicoot® gameplay. The level includes special Crash Zones that bring back the classic massive boulder chases from the original games. And, as with any Skylanders level, there are secrets and hidden areas all along the way.
In paying homage to this iconic character on his 20th anniversary, the level is packed with TNT boxes, crabs, hazards, temple ruins, Wumpa Fruit, exploding crates and many more elements from the original Crash. But it all takes place in the Skylands – which means a new twist of Skylanders combat and action brought into the world of the Wumpa Islands.
“You can’t have Crash Bandicoot as a giuest star Skylander without his arch-nemesis Dr. Neo Cortex”, said Jen Oneal, studio head, Vicarious Visions. “We approached the level as a way for us to bring the best parts of Skylanders and the best parts of Crash together into one epic adventure. Players are going to enjoy how we’ve honoured the heritage of traditional Crash games in the musically-themed, TNT crate-filled level. For fans of Crash this is going to feel like going back to the old world of Crash Bandicoot — but in gorgeous 1080p.”
In the game, a “Synchronization Celebration” has aligned the world of Skylands with the Wumpa Islands. Upon arriving, Spyro and Mags discover that Dr. Neo Cortex (voiced by Lex Lang) has created a terrible machine to harness the rhythmic power of the island’s celebration for his newest evil scheme! When the machine goes awry, something occurs that throws the whole party out of sync. Crash (voiced by Jess Harnell) must team up with the Skylanders and his old enemy Neo Cortex to restore the celebration before the Wumpa Islands are syncopated right out of existence!
The Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands level will be available to players who purchase the Skylanders Imaginators Starter Pack featuring Crash Bandicoot for PlayStation consoles at launch. The level will also be available to all platforms via purchase of the Skylanders Imaginators Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands Adventure Pack this Autumn. The Skylanders Imaginators Thumpin’ Wumpa Islands Adventure pack also will include Crash Bandicoot and Dr. Neo Cortex as fully playable toys.
Last but not least, Portal Masters will soon be able to collect Imaginite Mystery Chests. These chests will unlock new creation pieces, such as gear, weapons, and parts for players’ Imaginator characters.
Skylanders Imaginators empowers players to unleash their imaginations by giving them the freedom to create their own Skylander. Portal Masters will enjoy the immense possibilities available in the game including appearance, powers, abilities, names, catchphrases, musical themes and much more to create the wildest Skylanders imaginable. Developed by Toys For Bob, Skylanders Imaginators supports all 300+ Skylanders from previous games and will launch on 14th October, 2016 in Europe.
EA and Infinity Ward today unveiled ‘Zombies in Spaceland,’ the undead survival co-op mode launching on 4th November with Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. Immersing players in an all-new 1980s setting with a most excellent soundtrack from the era, Zombies in Spaceland transports fans into an original, action-packed storyline where they’ll fight as one of four classic ‘80s characters and battle the living dead in a space-themed amusement park full of deadly zombies, fun attractions and much more.
“Call of Duty and zombies in particular has such an incredible history with passionate fans, which inspired us to take all the co-op action that has made the series so great and fuse it with one of our favourite decades in pop culture: the ’80s,” said Brian Bright, Project Director at Infinity Ward. “Zombies in Spaceland is an all-new zombies experience where day-glow meets fright nights. It’s accessible for new players, but also has a deep layer of progression, brimming with easter eggs and various game features that will be a blast for hardcore zombies fans. We can’t wait for fans to go hands-on this fall.”
Zombies in Spaceland tells the story of four aspiring actors who come upon a mysterious movie theatre for an audition. They’ve been invited by director Willard Wyler, portrayed with voice and likeness by Paul Reubens (Pee-wee’s Big Holiday, Gotham), who was once the shining star of the horror genre. Unbeknownst to the actors, they will be transformed into characters and transported straight into Wyler’s film to fight against waves of zombies in a space-themed amusement park set in the ‘80s.
Fans play as one of four ‘80s archetypes: the jock, the nerd, the valley girl and the rapper. The characters are voiced by a seasoned cast of comedic actors, including Seth Green (Robot Chicken, Austin Powers), Ike Barinholtz (Neighbors, Suicide Squad), Jay Pharoah (Saturday Night Live, Ride Along) and Sasheer Zamata (Saturday Night Live, Inside Amy Schumer). Additionally, players will encounter an enigmatic DJ in the theme park, portrayed with voice and likeness by David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider, Baywatch), who will be an invaluable resource as they try to get out of this horror movie alive.
Today at gamescom, Aaron Greenberg, Xbox Head of Marketing, kicked off the Xbox show by looking back at what a year it’s been so far for Xbox as well as giving everyone a glimpse into some of the exciting things to come.
A Quick Look Back
At E3 in June, Xbox talked about there commitment to let gamers play without boundaries giving more choice in how and where they can play. Xbox also showcased Xbox Play Anywhere, a program that lets you buy a digital game once and then play it on both Xbox One and Windows 10 PC, and talked about some new Xbox Live features to make it even easier to find and play with other gamers – Clubs, Looking for Group and Arena – all available on Xbox One, Windows 10 PC, iOS or Android device.
Demand for Xbox One S; Anticipation for Windows 10 Games
Xbox has seen unprecedented demand for Xbox One S across Europe and around the world, and today, also it was announced that two new bundles for FIFA fans in Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the U.S. With the Xbox One S FIFA 17 Bundle available with a 500GB or 1TB hard drive with EA SPORTS delivers the next installment of the biggest-selling sporting franchise in the world with exclusive content in FIFA Ultimate Team for Xbox fans. EA Access members will also get to play FIFA 17 first exclusively on Xbox One beginning on 22nd September – five full days before it launches.
ID@Xbox Reaches New Milestone
Gamescom marks the third anniversary of the announcement of the ID@Xbox program. Since its inception, the ID@Xbox team has worked with developers to launch 300 titles, many of which have brought innovations helping advance the future of our industry. Today, Chris Charla shared that there are currently working with over 1,000 developers in over 60 countries, who are continuing to bring their visions to life on Xbox across both Xbox One and Windows 10.
Also Xbox has announced the expansion of Xbox Game Preview to Windows 10. This program gives gamers the chance to preview and purchase work-in-progress digital titles, participate in the development process and help developers make Windows 10 games the best they can be. Also one of the first titles available later this year will be Everspace by Rockfish Games, and there will be many more to come.
Respawn Entertainment and EA has announced that the Titanfall 2 Open Multiplayer Technical Test will be available across two weekends in August for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Fans will be able to get their hands on the fast, fluid, Pilot and Titan gameplay that is at the core of the Titanfall experience while helping the team at Respawn test the Titanfall 2 servers and backend systems prior to the games release on 28th October worldwide.
It all starts this weekend of Friday, 19th August until the 21st and then from 26th to 28th August, where fans will be able to play two exciting new Titanfall 2 multiplayer modes across two maps:
MODES
Bounty Hunt (5v5): A brand new mode that pits Pilots and their teammates against an opposing team as well as the Remnant Fleet. Earn bonuses by killing grunts and enemies, but make sure and deposit all your points at the bank between waves without getting killed.
Pilots vs. Pilots (8v8): Players can be the best Pilot on the Frontier and put their combat and mobility skills to the ultimate test in this classic 8 vs 8 Pilots only mode.
MAPS
Boomtown: A secret underground IMC facility where the latest in R&D is put to the test. In this facility Pilots can use the many peaked roofs to use as cover against combatants below. With tight lanes through the middle, Titans can also be easily ambushed.
Homestead: The IMC have claimed Imminent Domain on a small commune’s plot of land. With a series of raised, rocky plateaus and a river running down the middle, Pilots are mostly safe from Titans among the rocks and trees but they also can duck into the caves and building when needed. However, the Titans control the large rolling fields.
During the second weekend of the Titanfall 2 open multiplayer technical test, all the content from the previous weekend will still be available, plus a brand new mode and map for players to enjoy:
MODE
Amped Hardpoint (6v6): A new twist on Hardpoint Domination from the original game; now defending a Hardpoint will let you amp it, giving your team double score. Team work is the key to securing victory.
MAP
Forward Base Kodai: Militia forces have taken over an IMC substation and set up a forward operating base. Pilots can find safety from Titans in the hallways and chambers of the main building, while Titans can walk over the roof to get a better view of the action.
During the open multiplayer technical test, fans will have access to two all-new Titans: Ion and Scorch, as well as a range of Pilot tactical abilities including Grapple, Holo Point, and Pulse Blade. Fans will also have access to a variety of weapons including a deadly horizontal spread shotgun known as the Masttiff and the Alternator, a dual-barrel SMG.
In addition, players are encouraged to try out Networks, a brand new feature in Titanfall 2 that makes finding and playing with friends fast and easy.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment has revealed today at Gamescom that starting in late September 2016, LEGO Dimensions Starter Packs for the PlayStation 4 will include an exclusive, bonus DC Comics Supergirl LEGO minifigure for a limited time.
The highly collectable Supergirl LEGO minifigure has many extraordinary in-game abilities to help solve puzzles and battle enemies, including Super Strength, Flying, X-Ray Vision, and Beam Attacks which enable her to shoot heat beams out of her eyes.
She can also transform into Supergirl Girl Red Lantern with additional abilities such as firing powerful Red Lantern energy bolts and energy beams from the Red Lantern Ring and forming Red Lantern Energy Constructs.
The LEGO Dimensions PS4 Starter Pack includes the videogame, bricks to build the LEGO Gateway, four LEGO minifigures, Batman, Gandalf, Wyldstyle and the exclusive Supergirl, plus the LEGO Batmobile, and the revolutionary LEGO Toy Pad, which allows players to transport special LEGO minifigures and models into the game, as well as direct in-game action all with the movement of the physical toys.
In the future, Supergirl will be available as a “Hire-a-Hero,” a feature in LEGO Dimensions that allows players to sample characters using studs collected in the game. Players can select the hologram minifigure near certain hint stones to unlock characters for a limited time to try out their special abilities to solve problems and complete puzzles.
Dual Core makes use of a genre that was quite popular back in the heydays of the sixteen bit consoles. The mighty top down scroller shooter genre that many older players will fondly remember. But, is it worth revisiting this genre?
Nintendo will once again open a booth full of current and upcoming titles for Wii U and Nintendo 3DS family systems at gamescom held in Cologne, Germany.
With several days of exciting titles and fun events on the horizon, Nintendo kicks off the show with a Splatoon Showdown tournament, a new range of Nintendo Selects titles for Wii U, and colourful additions to the line-up of Nintendo 3DS.
Splatoon Showdown: After battling each other over the last few weeks, only four teams remain in the ESL’s Splatoon Showdown tournament. The ESL, the world’s largest eSports company, will host the finals in co-operation with Nintendo on the Beta stage of the ESL arena in Hall 9 at gamescom on 17th August from 15:00 CEST, with an introduction from Splatoon producer Hisashi Nogami. All coverage of the finals will be livestreamed via Twitch.tv/ESL.
Splatoon Testfire: Players who’ve still yet to get their ink on will have another opportunity to splat or be splatted when the Splatoon Summer Testfire 2016 – Free Online Demo Event launches across Europe on 18th August. The Testfire will be a free download on Nintendo eShop that players can play until the Testfire period ends on 1st September – an ideal opportunity to see Inkopolis for the first time*.
Nintendo Selects: Want to rediscover a Wii U game you missed the first time around? Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, Pikmin 3, Super Mario 3D World, and Mario Party 10 will become the latest additions to the Nintendo Selects range for Wii U, representing some of the console’s most popular games, having sold a combined total of over 2 million units across Europe to date**. These latest Nintendo Selects titles will release on 30th September.
Paper Mario: Color Splash: The first episode in a new video series, “Rescue V”, is now available to view on Nintendo’sYouTube channel. Starring a team of intrepid Toads, these comical vintage-style videos will release regularly until the launch of Paper Mario: Color Splash on 7th October. Fans can also tune in to twitch.tv/nintendodeutschland on the 18th, 19th and 20th August at 15:30 CEST, and on the 21st August at 15:00 CEST, for a livestream of the game’s Dark Bloo Inn level.
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon: Game Freak’s Shigeki Morimoto will take to the stage in order to show off live gameplay of Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon. Budding Pokémon trainers will be able to tune in to see for themselves via twitch.tv/nintendodeutschland on 18th August at 17:00 CEST.
New colours of New Nintendo 3DS XL systems: On 11th November, three new colours of New Nintendo 3DS XL systems will be released across Europe, with Pearl White, Orange + Black, and Pink + White joining the range of available systems.
Nintendo 2DS + YO-KAI WATCH bundle: The first of two Nintendo 2DS bundles announced today will come with a blue Nintendo 2DS system and YO-KAI WATCH pre-installed, giving players a perfect chance to experience Springdale and its haunting inhabitants, and will release on 7th October.
Nintendo 2DS + Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward bundle: The second Nintendo 2DS bundle will come with a pink Nintendo 2DS system and Nintendo presents: New Style Boutique 2 – Fashion Forward pre-installed, allowing players to take their little boutique to new heights of fashion and take on careers, from designer to fashion model, as they aim to make their mark on the fashion industry. This bundle will be released on 7th October.
YO-KAI WATCH 2: Bony Spirits and YO-KAI WATCH 2: Fleshy Souls (final localised titles pending): The next big entries in the YO-KAI WATCH® series for Nintendo 3DS family systems are coming to Europe in spring 2017. Telling the story of the origin of the Yo-kai Watch, the games includes an even greater variety of Yo-kai, improved strategy elements and a new multiplayer mode. Up to four players with their own systems and games can team up in a co-op mode to earn rewards that can be used in the single-player adventure.
Mario Party: Star Rush: More Mario action will be available for Nintendo 3DS family systems in the form of Mario Party: Star Rush, available from 7th October. This latest addition to the series has a new approach to the party, with quicker play and simultaneous turns between players, with plenty of strategy waiting to be unfurled. Attendees at this year’s gamescom will be able to try a slice of the new Toad Scramble mode for themselves, as it’s playable for the first time for fans.
DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past: The next big RPG to experience on the go with Nintendo 3DS family systems will also be present and livestreamed at gamescom, and attendees can also play DRAGON QUEST VII: Fragments of the Forgotten Past at the booth, before it releases across Europe for the very first time on 16th September. The livestream will take place via twitch.tv/nintendodeutschland on 19th August from 17:00 to 18:00 CEST.
· Indie titles: Once again, Nintendo will dedicate a section of the booth to talented indie developers who will be showcasing their upcoming titles for Nintendo eShop on Wii U and Nintendo 3DS.
This year, Shin’en Multimedia will be demonstrating new DLC tracks for FAST Racing NEO, while Image & Form will be showcasing SteamWorld Collection ahead of both titles becoming the inaugural Nintendo eShop Selects titles for Wii U on 30th September.
Additionally, Axiom Verge for Wii U will be present on the show floor, Rain Games will be in attendance with World to the West for Wii U, and 13AM Games will be showcasing Pirate Pop Plus! and Runbow Pocket for New Nintendo
With Gamescom getting ready to kick off this week in Germany, which means we are going to be getting lots of news this week on all your favourites games. Like EA and DICE announcing the open beta for Battlefield 1 will begin on 31st August.
The beta introduce players to the Sinai Desert map, “a scorching hot battlefield located just East of El-Jifar. From infantry skirmishes in the narrow streets of the village of Bir el Mazar to dogfights above the majestic cliffs, you’ll need to make tactical use of the dunes as you engage in explosive battles. When all hope is lost, reinforcements will arrive in the shape of a powerful Behemoth: a deadly Armoured Train charging through the desert sands.”
It will include two game modes: Conquest for up to 64 players fighting to control key points on the map, and Rush, a 24-player mode where the attacking force must find and destroy the defending force’s telegraph posts, which can be used to call in artillery strikes. The beta offers ridable horses and three new elite classes – Sentry, Flame Trooper and Tank Hunter.
PS4, Xbox One and Origin PC players be eligible for the beta, with Insider members getting early access. Sign up before 21st August to be eligible, and let EA know your platform preference.
EA is also pushing its Play First Trial, which will allow Xbox One and PC players with EA or Origin Access to start playing the game on October 13, eight days before the scheduled October 21 release date. Pre-ordering an Early Enlister Deluxe Edition will let players start playing three days early on October 18.
Bungie and Activision has today announced one of the largest content offerings in gaming to launch this year Destiny – The Collection. Containing every release from the action shooter franchise to date, including the new large expansion, Destiny: Rise of Iron, Destiny – The Collection is the perfect opportunity for new Guardians to join the fight for humanity’s survival.
For legacy gen players, Destiny – The Collection marks the opportunity to transition to playing Destiny on a current gen system through the upgrade programme which begins today and runs until 31st January, 2017. Destiny – The Collection will launch alongside Rise of Iron on 20th September, 2016 and will be available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One (PlayStation Plus, Xbox Live Gold, required for some features).
Gamers who pre-purchase Destiny – The Collection digitally will be able to experience Destiny, The Dark Below, House of Wolves and The Taken King immediately, while awaiting the release of Rise of Iron.
“Destiny – The Collection is the perfect starting point for gamers who have yet to experience Destiny,” said Byron Beede, Sr. Vice President of Destiny at Activision. “Destiny – The Collection contains some of the most engaging content Bungie has ever created and the soon-to-be released Rise of Iron. It also includes a character boost that will allow new players to instantly join in with friends who are already enjoying Destiny.”
Players who pre-order Destiny – The Collection or Rise of Iron will receive the black and silver Iron Gjallarhorn*, a fan favourite weapon making its return to power. Those that pre-order digitally or at select retailers will also receive the Iron Gjallarwing Sparrow*.
Destiny brings you into a bold world of action and adventure where you are a Guardian of the last safe city on Earth wielding incredible powers. Explore the ancient ruins of our solar system as you immerse yourself in a cinematic single-player campaign. Join up with friends in three or six player co-op activities. Spar with your fellow players in a variety of competitive multiplayer modes. Upgrade your character to create a powerful hero as unique as yourself. Become Legend.
Destiny – The Collection is rated PEGI 16. At launch, PlayStation gamers will also get access exclusive content for Rise of Iron, timed exclusive until at least Autumn 2017. For more information on the Legacy gen upgrade path please visit: http://www.destinythegame.com/upgrade
Here is the official gameplay trailer for Fallout 4’s sixth and final add-on, Nuka-World, which will be available worldwide on 30th August for Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC for £14.99.
Take a trip to Nuka-World, a vast amusement park now a lawless city of Raiders. Explore an all-new region with an open wasteland and park zones like Safari Adventure, Dry Rock Gulch, Kiddie Kingdom, and the Galactic Zone.
Lead lethal gangs of Raiders and use them to conquer settlements, bending the Commonwealth to your will. Nuka-World features new quests, Raiders, weapons, creatures, and more. Enjoy the ride!
Hot on the heels of the latest SEGA and Nintendo announcements, this brand new Officially Licensed Atari range includes a 2 player home console and a handheld console (with SD card slot) – both PACKED with built-in games!
The classic home console (the Atari Flashback 7) comes with 101 (yes, one hundred and one!) built-in games while the handheld (Atari Ultimate Classic) ships with 60 built-in games and the ability to add more via the SD card slot! Both feature Atari classics such as Asteroids, Missile Command, Centipede, Pong and more!
The range will be available in November 2016.
Both consoles are available for Pre-Order now at Europe’s Number One Retro Gaming Destination, FunstockRetro.co.uk.
General Manager of FunstockRetro.co.uk, Andy Pearson quoted:
“It’s a very exciting time for retro gaming at the moment and this new range of Atari consoles just adds to the excitement. The handheld is especially interesting as it has the SD card slot for expanding your collection and the 2 player aspect of the home console is great too.”
‘Atari Flashback 7 Game Console’ Features:
Plug & Play for your TV
Authentic Atari 2600 style design
101 built-in games
Two user friendly wireless controllers
Includes AV cable
Includes AC adapter
Click here to view the full games list
‘Atari Ultimate Portable Game Player’ Handheld Console Features:
60 built-in games
SD card slot (for expanding your collection)
Includes USB charging cable
Click here to view the full games list
TRANSFORMERS: Fall of Cybertron to the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One lands on the on the PlayStation Store and Xbox Games Store today, respectively, and features all of the DLC packs originally released for the title, as well as complete competitive and cooperative online multiplayer.
Taking place during the final dark days of the home planet of Hasbro’s TRANSFORMERS characters, TRANSFORMERS: Fall of Cybertron’s gripping single-player campaign lets players experience the apocalyptic war between the noble AUTOBOTS and devious DECEPTICONS from both sides of the conflict. Take command of multiple fan-favourite characters with unique abilities and conversions– including OPTIMUS PRIME, MEGATRON, BUMBLEBEE, GRIMLOCK, BRUTICUS and STARSCREAM – on a thrilling adventure through Cybertron’s massive battlefield environments. The game also features a number of fast and explosive online modes, including competitive multiplayer for up to 12 players and the wave-based Escalation mode for teams of up to four.
Included with these new versions of TRANSFORMERS: Fall of Cybertron are three DLC sets: the DINOBOT Destructor Pack, Massive Fury Pack and Multiplayer Havoc Pack.
This bonus content adds a swarm of new heroes and villains to multiplayer’s rich character creation system, as well as a few fun weapons and cosmetic skins for the single-player campaign.
