Return to the disturbing and suspense-filled world of Little Nightmares as BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe today announces the next instalment in the much-acclaimed franchise, Little Nightmares II.

Produced in partnership with Tarsier Studios, Little Nightmares II is the story of Mono, a young boy trapped in a world distorted by the humming transmission of a distant Signal Tower. With Six, the girl in a yellow raincoat, together they set out to discover the grim secrets of the world whilst fleeing from the monstrous residents out to capture them.

In Little Nightmares II, players will control Mono, with Six – the protagonist from the first game – acting as their computer-controlled companion. The relationship between the two children will play a huge role within the game’s story and unveil new gameplay mechanics as the children must work together to traverse through the world.

At certain points in the game, Mono will also be able to wield a range of items picked up in the environment – a new mechanic added to Little Nightmares IIthat brings an extra layer of complexity to the game’s puzzles and encounters with enemies. There will be times when stealth remains the best option, sneaking past towering enemies, and times when players must think quickly to save themselves, as well as their companion Six.

In addition to new gameplay mechanics, players will also venture outside of The Maw (the setting of the first Little Nightmares game), exploring new environments including a dark wilderness and facing new enemies, such as the sadistic Teacher.

Little Nightmares II will launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC Digital and Nintendo Switch in 2020. The Little Nightmares franchise includes Little Nightmares, Little Nightmares II and the mobile game, Very Little Nightmares, available for iOS.

Get ready to explore a world unknown in this all-new action adventure from Remedy Entertainment and 505 Games. You play as Jesse Faden, a new Director of a secretive agency in New York, taken over by an otherworldly threat.

This is her story.

Pre-order Control today: http://bit.ly/ControlPreorder

Control is scheduled to release on August 27th 2019 for PS4/PS4 Pro, Xbox One/Xbox One X and PC (digital only).

For more information on Control and to stay up to date with the latest information, visit the official game website and be sure to follow Control on social channels.

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What if you could rewrite the entire narrative of human history? How would you change the course of Humankind? These are the questions at the center of our newest, wildly ambitious historical turn-based strategy title Humankind, where you’ll be leading your people from the Neolithic era to the modern age, combining cultures as you progress through the eras to create your own unique civilization.

Humankind for us is truly labor of love. As explained by our chief creative officer, Romain de Waubert: “Amplitude Studios was founded with the intention of creating this game, all the games we’ve created up until now have been leading up to this moment. We are so excited to finally be able to share with the community what has been at the heart of Amplitude since day one.”

Here’s what you can expect the day you launch your first game of Humankind:

• One million civilizations– Create your own unique civilization by combining 60 different historical cultures from across the heritage of humanity. Begin as Ancient Egypt, then evolve into the Romans, the Khmers, or perhaps the Vikings—the choice is up to you. Each culture brings its own special gameplay layer, leading to near-endless outcomes.
• More than history, it’s your story – Face real historical events and figures, make great scientific discoveries, and visit the wonders of the world. Shape your people’s beliefs and confront other players. Every decision you make adds a flourish to your story.
• In the eyes of posterity– The journey matters more than destination. Fame is a new and unifying victory condition. Every great deed you accomplish, every moral choice you make, every battle won will build your fame and leave a lasting impact on the world. The player with the most fame will win the game.
• A tactical world – Show off your tactical skills by mastering terrain elevation, city-building, full tactical battles and warfare. Choose the high ground for your city, and it will be harder to siege. Deploy your archers in the woods to avoid stampeding horsemen. Call upon your allies to help you in times of need and transform an epic battle into a full-scale multiplayer world war!

Humankind will release in 2020.

More information is of course available on the Humankind website as well as on the Steam page.

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During the first ever ‘Opening Night LIVE’ event on the opening day of Gamescom 2019, Hideo Kojima showed off some actual gameplay from Death Stranding, giving the best look yet at the story via a couple of cut-scenes with a look at gameplay but promised more would be shown at Tokyo Gameshow.

The trailers introduce three characters and cut-scenes between them and main character Sam Bridges, played by Norman Reedus:

Deadman Character Spotlight Trailer

As a BRIDGES member, Deadman knows the ways of the living – and the dead.

Mama – Character Spotlight Trailer

Through their first face-to-face meetup, Sam learns of Mama’s tragic connection to BTs

Ludens Fan – Character Spotlight Trailer

This trailer gives a brief introduction to traversal, delivery, and character interactions as Sam scales a mountainside to delivery supplies to an isolated prepper with a special appearance from Geoff Keighley.

Death Stranding tells the story of Sam Bridges, who must brave a world utterly transformed by the DEATH STRANDING. Carrying the disconnected remnants of our future in his hands, he embarks on a journey to reconnect the shattered world one step at a time.

Starring Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Léa Seydoux, and Lindsay Wagner.

Death Stranding is set to release for PlayStation 4 on November 8th 2019.

Learn more: http://playstation.com/deathstranding

The gateways have opened. The Vex are coming.

The Garden of Salvation is only the beginning. Season of the Undying, Destiny 2: Shadowkeep’s first seasonal content offering, starts on October 5, 2019.

All purchases of Destiny 2: Shadowkeep include a Season Pass.

Destiny 2: Shadowkeep launches October 1st for PlayStation 4, Xbox On and PC.

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Straight from gamescom 2019, Bloober Team, the creative minds behind the critically acclaimed Layers of Fear games, has partnered with Lionsgate to release a brand-new story trailer for Blair Witch, the first-person psychological horror game. The Blair Witch game returns players to the dreadful woods in an original story inspired by the Blair Witch cinematic lore.

The new story trailer, first seen live from a special gamescom 2019 edition of Inside Xbox, gives players a look into the original story of Blair Witch via never-before-seen gameplay, flashbacks and eerie visions that plague Ellis as he ventures deeper into the Black Hills Forest. Catch a glimpse of what awaits Ellis as he discovers the infamous house and more.

Adding to the fears shown is a balanced display of the beautiful environments, showcased in full in-game 4K; tricking adventurers to feel a sense of relief before venturing even deeper into the home of the iconic Blair Witch. Blair Witch will be playable in 4K on Xbox One X and PC when it releases worldwide on 30^th August 2019.

Pre-Orders are now open for both the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and PC via Steam on www.blairwitchgame.com. Players who pre-order the base game for £23.79 on Steam will automatically be upgraded to the PC Deluxe Edition for free, which includes the game, Blair Witch game original soundtrack, and ‘The Art of Blair Witch’. The Deluxe Edition will also be available to purchase for £27.99 on Steam once it is released.

Independent games label Modus Games has announced with a new trailer that Remothered: Broken Porcelain, the second instalment in the critically acclaimed cult saga by Darril Arts, will reach PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC next year. Following in the footsteps of the series’ first game, Remothered: Tormented Fathers, which was hailed as one of the best horror games of 2018, Broken Porcelain promises endless chills and takes players on an all-new psychological thrill ride.

Previously named Remothered: Going Porcelain, developer Stormind Games’ Remothered: Broken Porcelain checks players into the Ashmann Inn, a decrepit ruin rife with secrets, danger, and curious patrons. Horror fans will grapple with perplexing puzzles as they make themselves at home, but the Ashmann Inn’s ancient halls are teeming with more than just mystery – terrifying hunters roam the building, and knowing when to slip by undetected or face fear head-on will be a critical skill for guests keen on surviving their stay.

Remothered: Broken Porcelain’s cast returns fan favourites from the previous game as well as all-new personalities inspired by iconic protagonists within the horror genre. With evolved gameplay, hugely expanded lore for the Remothered universe, and enhanced storytelling through the series debut of real-time cinematics, Remothered: Broken Porcelain’s haunting world will offer an engrossing experience to horror fiends and newcomers alike.

To scare up the latest details on Remothered: Broken Porcelain, be sure to explore the game’s official site (http://remothered.com), follow Modus Games on Twitter @modus_games and Remothered Official Channels on Twitter @remotheredgameand Facebook @remothered.

CD PROJEKT RED announced at Gamescom 2019 that The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch will launch digitally and in retail on October 15th, 2019.

In addition to the new trailer, the studio has also released a gameplay overview video, offering an extended look at the Nintendo Switch version of The Witcher 3. Playing the game are CD PROJEKT RED’s Community Manager Paweł Burza and Paweł Sasko, Senior Quest Designer on Wild Hunt and Lead Quest Designer on the Hearts of Stone and Blood and Wine expansions.

Gamers visiting this year’s gamescom, taking place from Tuesday, August 20th through Saturday, August 24th in Cologne, Germany, will be able to check out the title in person. The game will be playable at the Nintendo booth, located in Hall 9 of the entertainment area.

The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch is currently available for pre-order.

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So far we have seen plenty of trailers and showcases of the multiplayer modes for GEARS 5, and yesterday during the Inside Xbox LIVE Special we had the reveal of the Horde Mode. Now we finally get to see the story campaign thanks to a new trailer…..

With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself in a new campaign trailer with music  “”Head like a Hole”” by Nine Inch Nails!

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever, with five thrilling modes and the deepest campaign yet.

Get the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and play the GEARS 5 Ultimate Edition 4 days early from Septetmber 6th!

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THQ Nordic and developer Nukklear announced today at Gamescom that Comanche is returning. After the Iran-US RQ170 incident from December 2011, in which a UAV was hacked and captured through cyberwarfare, the “RAH-66 Comanche” was brought back to life, and received a new role. Next to reconnaissance and air-to-ground combat, the new Comanche also acts as a carrier of a specialized, non-hackable short-range drone, that is designed to operate in high-risk environments. A new era of helicopter warfare is about to begin …

With this backstory, the new game – simply called Comanche again and based on the legendary gaming franchise from Novalagic – is set to take off 2020. Comanche will begin its early access campaign and lift off as a modern, team-based online multiplayer helicopter shooter. But that’s not the only new twist. Besides your Comanche, you will also control a small, armed drone for close-quarters combat and special duties. Each Comanche/drone setup will have its own strengths and weaknesses and fulfill an important role in the objective-based team-vs-team encounters.

Early access will allow the developer to create a new, a modern Comanche experience in cooperation with the fans and the community, to ensure the best helicopter warfare game ever. Comanche is bound to release in Q1 2020 on Steam’s early access program. The game is powered by Unreal Engine 4.

Comanche is a team-based online multiplayer helicopter shooter set in the near future, in which you engage with your team of 4 pilots in intense helicopter dogfights and sneaky close-quarter drone combat to attack or defend high-value targets in areas of difficult access. Choose from an array of Comanche and drone configurations, and utilize their strengths to your tactical advantage. By combining the old strengths with a modern multiplayer online shooter gameplay, we bring this franchise into the 21st century.

Features

• Two in one: Control a technically advanced version of the legendary RAH-66 Comanche helicopter in heated dogfights, and step into its accompanying drone for close-quarter combat.
• Many strategic opportunities: Pick one of many Comanche/Drone combinations armed with varied weapons and unique gadgets that compliments your playing style.
• Objective-based multiplayer: Every mission has its own goal – play as a team, to achieve victory.
• Asymmetrical gameplay: Be either on the attacking or the defending side.
• Breachable buildings: Use destructible elements in your environment to catch your opponents off-guard.
• Early access for the players: Comanche will launch in early access to allow the community to participate in the game’s development with their feedback.
• Constant content updates: To expand, modify and improve the game THQ Nordic and Nukklear will continuously provide new exciting content for Comanche and react

This new broke last night (20:10pm BST 19/8/2019) as Sony and PlayStation announced that Insomniac Games Studios has just joined the PlayStation Worldwide Studios.

Following the success of PS4 exclusive MARVEL’s Spider-Man PS4 last year, it comes really as no surprise to see Sony snap up Insomniac Games. This also follows Microsoft rather aggressive acquisitions of major studios over the last two years and with the recent announcement that Sony is going in deep with a whole Spider-Man Universe of TV shows, films and animations….could this be the start of Insomniac creating a full Spider-Man universe of games?

Sony PlayStation Official Press Release:

Sony Interactive Entertainment (“SIE”) has announced that SIE has entered into definitive agreements to acquire Insomniac Games, Inc. (“Insomniac Games”), a leading game developer and long-time partner of SIE, in its entirety. Insomniac Games is the developer of PlayStation®4’s (PS4™) top-selling Marvel’s Spider-Man and the hugely popular PlayStation® Ratchet & Clank franchise.  Upon completion of the acquisition, Insomniac Games will join the global development operation of Sony Interactive Entertainment Worldwide Studios (“SIE WWS”). Insomniac Games is the 14^th studio to join the SIE WWS family. This addition furthers SIE’s continued commitment to creative excellence and innovation in game development exclusively for the PlayStation platforms.

Based in Burbank, California, and Durham, North Carolina, Insomniac Games is the award-winning studio behind many of PlayStation’s most highly-successful franchises, including Spryo the Dragon, Ratchet & Clank, and Resistance.  Most recently, Insomniac Games, in partnership with SIE and Marvel Games, launched Marvel’s Spider-Man, one of 2018’s most highly-acclaimed PS4™ games.   Marvel’s Spider-Man has sold through more than 13.2 million copies worldwide as of July 28, 2019.

In addition to the studio’s signature storytelling infused with humor and highly interactive worlds, Insomniac Games has been recognized for its collaborative workplace culture, having earned 20 awards since 2005.
Building on a working relationship between Insomniac Games and SIE spanning more than 20 years, this acquisition enhances the creative force within SIE WWS and formally adds a studio to the PlayStation family that continues to raise the bar on open world, story-driven games.  The day-to-day operations of Insomniac Games post-closing of the acquisition are expected to be run by the current management team in conjunction with SIE WWS San Mateo Studio.   Completion of the acquisition is subject to regulatory approvals and certain other closing conditions. Financial terms of this transaction including the acquisition cost are not disclosed due to contractual commitments.

“Insomniac Games is one of the most highly-acclaimed development studios in the industry and their legacy of best-in class storytelling and gameplay is unparalleled,” said Shawn Layden, Chairman, SIE WWS.  “We have enjoyed a strong collaborative partnership with the studio for many years, and are thrilled to officially welcome them to the Worldwide Studios family.  The addition of Insomniac Games to SIE WWS reiterates our commitment to developing world class gaming experiences that can only be found on the PlayStation platform.”

“Joining the WWS family gives Insomniac even greater opportunities to achieve our studio vision of making positive and lasting impressions on people’s lives,” said Ted Price, Insomniac Games founder and CEO. “We’ve enjoyed a special relationship with PlayStation practically since our inception. Our partnership amplifies our potential, and Marvel’s Spider-Man was a testament to this. We’re excited to take the next step in our growth alongside our longtime WWS partners. Most of all, we look forward to delivering fresh, new experiences for our fans.”

Square Enix Ltd.,today announced that fan favourite role-playing game, FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered, will make its debut on 3^rd September 2019 digitally for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 , the Xbox One family of devices and STEAM.

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered celebrates its 20th anniversary by bringing the cherished RPG to modern platforms, featuring newly rendered visuals that breathe life into the game’s characters like never before. Players step into the shoes of SeeD recruit Squall Leonhart and resistance fighter Rinoa Heartilly as they work together to save the world from the military nation of Galbadia.

The remastered version includes the following boosts to enhance the experience:

• Battle Assist: The ability to always have maxed out HP and ATB, and trigger Limit Breaks at any time.
• No Encounters: An enemy encounter option that allows players to enjoy the storyline uninterrupted. While enemy encounters are turned off, players can still enjoy the story’s event battles.
• 3x Speed Boost: Play through the game with three times the speed.
• The STEAM® version will also receive additional functions, including All Items (possess all items except for a few certain items), All Abilities, GF Max Level, Max Gil, Max Magic, All Limit Breaks, and All Cards (possess max number of Triple Triad Cards except for Rare Cards).

To pre-order the game for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM), visit: http://www.ffviiiremastered.com.

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• Pre-Order on PlayStation 4 – https://store.playstation.com/#!/cid=EP0082-CUSA08751_00-FFVIIIREPREORDER
• STEAM pre-orders will be available from 17:00 BST / 18:00 CEST 20th August.

Those who pre-order for PlayStation 4  will receive a commemorative PlayStation 4 system theme, while those who pre-purchase on STEAM will receive exclusive wallpapers featuring Squall Leonhart and Rinoa Heartilly.

FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered will be available for the Nintendo Switch system, PlayStation 4, Xbox One family of devices and PC (STEAM) on 3^rd September 2019. For more information, visit http://www.ffviiiremastered.com

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inXile entertainment—the studio led by Interplay founder and Wasteland co-creator Brian Fargo—along with Deep Silver, premiered a brand new trailer for the highly anticipated Wasteland 3 during the Inside Xbox show.

In this trailer the Patriarch of Colorado summons the Desert Rangers to his land and warns of the dangers they’ll encounter. With their home state of Arizona in dire need of the aid the Patriarch is offering, the Rangers have no choice but to brave the frozen wasteland, deal with the cults and gangs that inhabit it, and hope the Patriarch will stay true to his word.

Wasteland 3 has a large presence on the gamescom floor, with over 25 stations available for attendees to try a first-ever hands demo. At the same time, the Alpha will be released to backers who supported the title on its initial Fig crowdfunding campaign.

The legendary series, which pioneered the post-apocalypse genre in video games, returns players to the role of Desert Rangers, lawmen in a post-nuclear world working to rebuild civilization from the ashes. Trading the dry, dusty heat of the American southwest for a perpetually frozen Colorado, Wasteland 3 features a number of chilling new locations where the Rangers receive an even frostier reception from the locals.

Wasteland 3 is set to release on Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation 4, Windows, Mac, and Linux in Spring 2020.