In what is now almost standard tradition for any Ubisoft big reveal event, a leak from the PlayStation Hong Kong store yesterday revealed that a 6th Far Cry game was going to be announced during the Ubisoft Forward Digital Showcase event on July 12th. The cover art reveals that the main antagnosit character, Anton Castillo, will be played by Giancarlo Esposito who fans may recognise from ‘Breaking Bad’ and more recently ‘The Mandalorian’.

This pretty much left Ubisoft no choice but to confirm the leak with a tiny teaser ahead of the Ubisoft Forward event:

So far what we know from the PlayStation Hong Kong leak, is the following description: “Welcome to Yara, a tropical paradise frozen in time. As the dictator of Yara, Anton Castillo is intent on restoring his nation back to its former glory by any means, with his son, Diego, following in his bloody footsteps. Their ruthless oppression has ignited a revolution“

Players will take on the role of Dani Rojas, a local Yaran and become a guerrilla fighter to liberate the nation who will fight against Anton’s troops in the largest Far Cry playground to date across jungles, beaches and Esperanza the capital city of Yara.

We also know form the listing is that release is set for February 2021 and it will have a version for the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X as well as PS4 and Xbox One and just like Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, if you purchase the game for current consoles, the upgrade to the PS5 and Xbox Series X will be FREE which again means the ‘Smart Delivery’ system feature of the Series X is still benefiting PlayStation 5 owners as well.

No doubt more information as well as a full trailer will be shown this Sunday at the ‘Ubisoft Forward’ digital event….as a fan of the Series I am very curious to see how this fits into the series timeline following the events of Far Cry 5 and New Dawn, a prequel story perhaps?

Codemasters today celebrates the launch of F1 2020, the official videogame of the 2020 FIA FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP for PlayStation 4, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (DVD and via Steam), and Google Stadia.  With two new circuits, the introduction of driver-manager feature, My Team, improved on-track options, and the reintroduction of split-screen and more, F1 2020 caters for race fans of all levels and experience.

New simplified menus and assists enable drivers to spend more time competing and less time in the gravel. On-track improvements include ERS activation, which, as in real-life, is now a simple button press, and the introduction of the virtual rear-view mirror. Following its success last season, F2^™ returns with three-race, half and full season options. The F2^™ 2020 season update will be added later in the year as a free digital download.

To celebrate the Seventieth Anniversary of Formula 1, fans who purchase F1 2020 Seventy Edition will receive exclusive in-game items such as podium emotes, car livery and team colours. For fans of Michael Schumacher, a separate Deluxe Schumacher Edition is also available with additional in-game content and four iconic cars from his legendary career. Both editions come with added virtual currency which can unlock Podium Pass VIP. Players can race, earn and unlock more cosmetic items and collect enough currency for the following VIP season.

My Team, a new driver-manager feature, gives players the opportunity to create a new Formula 1 team and take their place alongside the established 2020 driver line-up. From car design to hiring a team-mate and finding sponsors, players now have the added pressure of making sure everything runs smoothly both off and on the track. Players can also choose from the original full 22 race season, and shorter 10 and 16 race season options in both My Team and the 10-season Career.

F1 2020 features all 10 teams, 20 drivers and cars from the 2020 season. The latest car liveries and team colours, including Mercedes AMG Petronas, will be added as a free digital update.

“F1 2020 is two years in the making, and we are excited with the level of innovation for players of all levels,” said Lee Mather, F1 Franchise Game Director at Codemasters. “Whether someone wants a split-screen battle with friends, a 10-race season or a full driver-manager experience, F1 2020 gives players the option to race their way.”

For future news and details on all the new features follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

2K games has made the announcement that the release of MAFIA – Definitive Edition has bee delayed from the original date of August 28th to September 25th 2020.

As a way of making it up to fans, a special extended gameplay reveal of Mafia: Definitive Edition with insights from Hangar 13 President Haden Blackman will be shown on July 22nd.

Mafia: Definitive Edition releases September 25th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.

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THQ Nordic has released another new Trailer for ‘Destroy all Humans’. Now we should be able to discover what happened to Crypto-136! Scans have identified several radioactive areas in your vicinity, but there is one in particular that looks like it could be a crash site.

Destroy All Humans! will be available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 28th, 2020.

For More Information:

• Website: https://destroyallhumansgame.com
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• Discord: https://discord.gg/destroy

At the last ‘Inside Xbox’ event, third party titles for the Xbox Series X were showcased though some criticism was thrown at the fact that for an event labelled as “Xbox Series X Gameplay” there was actually very little in the way of actual gameplay shown. But the show ended with the promise of another ‘Inside Xbox’ special for July which would showcase what all 15 of the Microsoft Studios have been working on in the run up to the launch of the Xbox Series X…..and now we know it will take place on July 23rd at 5pm BST:

Personally I am really looking forward to this event with the chance to finally see some HALO Infinite gameplay as well as hopefully, the reveal of a new FABLE title. But where Xbox has the chance to really blow people away is in brand new and fresh Xbox Exclusives across a myriad of game styles that fans have longed for Xbox to work towards and improve on exclusives for the platform, something that PlayStation has excelled at for the PS4 generation especially.

I would also not be surprised if this showcase ended with a release date and price model for the Xbox Series X which especially now with the PlayStation 5 finally unveiled, is something fans both want but NEED to know now. How much will the next generation of console gaming cost and when can gamers get their hands on the console.

It has also been reported that once this showcase has run, Sony will announced another “State of Play” for the PlayStation 5 as soon as early August, so……..release dates and pricing could be announced very soon!

Taken from the Furon Handbook of Infiltration and Invasions, page 29, chapter 2:

“Cut off the Snake’s Head”. When preparing a hostile planet for a Furon Invasion, it is key to attack the chain of command of the enemy society. Locate the seat of the enemy leader or government and burn it to the ground, including said leader or government. This will throw defending forces into disarray and shock the inhabitants of the target planet. Shocked inhabitants are not able to form a noteworthy resistance (See Page 122, Chapter 18 of this handbook).”

For the upcoming 4th of July, Black Forest Games, Developer of Destroy All Humans! have prepared a nice little fireworks display to celebrate! Have a look at the new trailer:

Destroy All Humans! will launch on July 28th and is available for pre-order on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One from your preferred retailer, and also available for pre-order digitally on PC and Xbox One. The SRP of the PC version is €29.99 / $29.99 / £24.99 / ₽1.529, and the SRP for consoles is €39.99 / $39.99 / £34.99 / ₽2.799 (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). Pre-order Skins available via selected channels only!

Visit the website for more information: Official Destroy All Humans! Website

Team17 has revealed the first details of Worms Rumble, the brand-new instalment in the iconic and multi-award-winning Worms franchise, which this year celebrates its 25^th anniversary. Announced for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC, and set for a late 2020 launch, Worms Rumble will be the first game in the series to feature real-time combat and multi-platform cross-play, with up to 32 players able to take part in matches in a range of arena maps, including a multi-levelled shopping mall – complete with its own ballistic missile silo.
 
Registration is now open for players to participate in a closed beta of Worms Rumble on Steam, which begins on Wednesday 15^th July at 12pm BST and runs through to Monday 20^th July at 8am BST. The beta gives players their first chance to take part in the next stage of the Worms real-time revolution.

Worms Rumble will be fully-supported by ongoing, content updates featuring new arenas and customisations. Players will be able to level up their Worm and progress through the ranks, earning new weapons skins and character customisations, accessories and emotes as they go. Today’s announcement reveals some of the weapons making their way into Worms Rumble at launch later this year, including the Baseball Bat, Hand Cannon, Bazooka, Assault Rifle, and Shotgun.
 
Worms Rumble features:

• Worms goes real-time: Every round is in REAL TIME. When enemies rain down fire, unleash heck right back!
• Up-to-32-player, cross-platform multiplayer: Play across PlayStation generations and PC, with Deathmatch and Last Worm Standing solo and squad battle royale modes available at launch
• Classic Weapons/New Ways to Play: Arm Worms with new and returning fan-favourite weapons, including the Bazooka, Holy Hand Grenade, and Hand Cannon
• Events, Challenges and ‘The Lab’: Take part in seasonal events, daily and community challenges, and experiment with new gameplay mechanics and weapons in ‘The Lab’.
• Player Customisations: Earn XP and in-game currency to unlock and purchase weapon skins, outfits, accessories and emotes. Players create their personal style for the battlefield.

Adam Findlay, Lead Designer, Team17, said: “Yes we teased a new Worms game earlier in the year, and yes some in the community were speculating that we’d be taking the franchise into real-time action – and they were, of course, correct! Worms Rumble represents a significant rethink around the Worms experience, and not just because of the switch from turn-based gameplay. The up-to-32-player online cross-play between generations of PlayStation consoles and PC will unite the community and newcomers to the series in wonderfully Worm-tastic mayhem!” 

Max Everingham, Head of Publishing, Team17, said: “Today we’ve thrown an exploding sheep into the room and announced the most significant shake-up for Worms in… possibly ever! Worms Rumble and its real-time gameplay and promise of regular content updates underlines how we’re adapting an iconic franchise and keeping it fresh in its milestone 25^th year and beyond.”    

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During the second ‘Outirders Broadcast’ SQUARE ENIX revealed new information and gameplay footage for OUTRIDERS, the highly anticipated upcoming RPG-Shooter from People Can Fly, the developers of Gears of War: Judgment and BULLETSTORM, and Square Enix External Studios, the minds behind SLEEPING DOGS and JUST CAUSE.

The “Journey and Structure” feature presents an in-depth look at the campaign, side-quests, companions and travel system in OUTRIDERS, plus the video reveals several new environments and enemy types.

OUTRIDERS is a massive experience, not just in terms of the hours of gameplay it will offer, but in how far you travel in the course of the game’s dark sci-fi story. The campaign will take you on an epic journey across Enoch, a savage world where everything has mysteriously hyper-evolved to wipe Humanity from the face of the planet. From the lives and secrets within the Human colony, to the mysterious jungles and unforgiving deserts, you will explore the far reaches of the frontiers, gain incredible powers, and make discoveries that will change everything.

It was also announced that Emmy Award Winner and three-time BAFTA nominee Inon Zur is the musical talent behind the original soundtrack of OUTRIDERS. His vast experience and exquisite expertise brings the world of OUTRIDERS to life in a one of a kind fashion.

“As a composer it’s always extremely exciting to be involved in building new worlds and telling new stories, so I’m thrilled to reveal that I have composed the score for People Can Fly and Square Enix’s epic sci-fi action game OUTRIDERS. It was a lot of fun blending heavy orchestral soundscapes and futuristic musical sound design for this rollercoaster sci-fi adventure and I can’t wait to share the music with you.” said Inon Zur.

“We were really excited to have Inon on board to do the soundtrack for the game. He’s a legend in the industry and the team were big fans of his work already,” said Bartek Kmita, Creative Director of OUTRIDERS at People Can Fly. “He worked closely with us to develop a sound that fit with the story and world that we’re creating, and he composed truly dynamic and powerful tracks for us that added so much depth to the tone and feel of the game.”

The “Journey and Structure” feature is just one of the segments in the second OUTRIDERS Broadcast, a show that reveals new details of the dark and desperate world of OUTRIDERS. Discover all-new gameplay, environments, character class deep dives, and updates from the team in this on-going video series.

OUTRIDERS will release on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X, the Xbox One family of devices, and PC in Holiday 2020.

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