Following yesterday’s big Halo Infinite multiplayer reveal, 343 Industries has dwecided to give players a deeper look with a multiplayer overview! One major thing confirmed is that there will be a Halo Infinite Battle Pass (no surprise there), and it won’t expire compared to other multiplayer games!
In the video presentation, 343 Industries has also confirmed that there won’t be any loot boxes in the game, and there won’t be any “pay-to-win” element even if it is a free-to-play game.
Halo Infinite Multiplayer Details Revealed on June 14:
Halo Infinite Battle Pass confirmed, and won’t expire
Crossplay and cross-progression (PC, Xbox)
Academy Mode for newcomers to the franchise multiplayer (weapons training, multiplayer vocabulary understanding)
Post-launch content planned
Millions of combination when it comes to personalization
Customize weapons, armor, and even vehicles
Expect more info to trickle out within the year, but so far, everything about it has sounded solid so far. You can watch the entire 12-minute presentation below for more Halo Infinite multiplayer footage.
A non-expiring Battle Pass is definitely good news, as not everyone has the time to complete all the challenges and requirements in just a month or until the next season rolls around. Here’s hoping others follow suit with this idea.
Halo Infinite is set for release sometime this year for the Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC.
While we just got a look at Back 4 Blood’s PvP mode yesterday, developer Turtle Rock Studios has answered some fan questions that confirmed a few things! For those expecting Back 4 Blood split-screen co-op, you’ll sadly not have it available.
In a video Q&A, Turtle Rock Studios Executive Producer Matt O’Driscoll confirmed this, as well as other info.
Q: Is there Split screen co-op?
Turtle Rock: We would love to support split screen but right now it is unfortunately something that will not be available at launch.
If you saw the gameplay videos floating about, you might have noticed that players are able to ADS (aim down sights), which is a departure from the Left 4 Dead franchise which the game is based on (Turtle Rock developed that game too). When asked about it, O’Driscoll mentioned that players can take this away and have other bonus (via the Cards system) in its place.
Q: Why did you invlude ADS in Back 4 Blood when it wasn’t in Left 4 Dead?
Turtle Rock: We are aware that a lot of games support ADS and that its common, so we wanted to give players the option. There are cards that take away ADS [and grant other bonuses] if that’s not your thing.
There are other questions answered in the interview, though they aren’t really new or interesting. But if you want to watch the entire thing, head on over here (around the 5:41:25 mark).
Back 4 Blood will be released this October 12 on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Velan Studios has released the Knockout City update 1.20 June 14 patch, or what’s also tagged as the 1.2 title update. This brings a ton of fixes to the dodgebrawl game! Expect changes in gameplay, the UI, quality of life and loads more. Head on for the patch notes below.
Knockout City Update 1.20 Patch Notes for June 14 (1.2):
Eager sim players who are awaiting for the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator on the Xbox Series consoles, you’ll be happy to learn that Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox release date has finally been announced, along with a whole new trailer showing off a bit of the newly announced free Top Gun expansion.
As announced at E3, Microsoft Flight Simulator is finally coming to the Xbox this July! By no surprise, Microsoft Flight Simulator will be skipping the Xbox One, and instead be only available on both the Xbox Series X and S. This is likely do the big requirements needed to run this gorgeous open-world simulator. Additionally, it will also be available on Game Pass day one, so if you are looking forward to this game, now might just be the perfect time to join Game Pass.
About Microsoft Flight Simulator:
From light planes to wide-body jets, fly highly detailed and accurate aircraft in the next generation of Microsoft Flight Simulator. Test your piloting skills against the challenges of night flying, real-time atmospheric simulation and live weather in a dynamic and living world. Create your flight plan to anywhere on the planet. Microsoft Flight Simulator includes 20 highly detailed planes with unique flight models and 30 hand-crafted airports.
The World is at your Fingertips.
• Vivid and Detailed Landscapes – Immerse yourself in the vast and beautiful world that is our planet with over 37 thousand airports, 1.5 billion buildings, 2 trillion trees, mountains, roads, rivers and more.
• Living World – Earth is vibrant and ever-changing and so is the world of Microsoft Flight Simulator which includes live traffic, real-time weather and animals.
Earn Your Wings.
• Aircraft – Hone your pilot skills in a variety of aircraft from light planes to commercial jets with comprehensive flight models. Every aircraft includes highly detailed and accurate cockpits with realistic instrumentation.
• New Checklist System – From pro to beginner, scale your level from full manual to full assist with interactive and highlighted instrument guidance and checklist.
Test Your Skills.
• Live Weather – The new weather engine enables users to switch on the live weather mode to experience real-time weather including accurate wind speed and direction, temperature, humidity, rain and more.
• New Day & Night Engine – experience flight at any time of day or year allowing for night VFR, visual flight rules, navigation.
• Aerodynamic Modeling – a state-of-the-art physics engine with over 1000 control surfaces per plane allows for a truly realistic experience.
Down below you’ll find the new trailer, which showcases a number of breath taking scenes. Be sure to stick around till after the initial trailer for a surprise tease at the end.
Microsoft Flight Simulator Xbox Release Date Trailer
Oh yeah, that’s right! Microsoft Flight Simulator is getting a whole new expansion and it’s centered around the upcoming Top Gun sequel, Top Gun Maverick! Talk about exciting, and did we mention that it’s free? Not a bad deal at all. It will be available to download for free on November 19, the same day that Top Gun Maverick releases. We will have more details on the expansion at a later date, so stay tuned!
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
First Watch Games has deployed the Rogue Company update 1.60 June 14 patch, and this is a hotfix more than anything else, and it’s to mend a gameplay-related issue regarding Scorch. Head on below for the full details. Do note that servers have been taken offline momentarily for the patch roll out. On current-gen (PS5, XSX), this will show up as Rogue Company title update 1.000.007.
Rogue Company Update 1.60 Patch Notes for June 14:
Why is Rogue Company down today on June 14?
Hi-Rez has announced that servers will be taken offline to roll out the latest patch for Rogue Company. Maintenance should have concluded per Hi-Rez Operations:
Completed
The scheduled maintenance has been completed.
Jun 14, 2021 – 07:29 EDT
In progress
Scheduled maintenance is currently in progress. We will provide updates as necessary.
Posted 55 minutes ago. Jun 14, 2021 – 07:00 EDT
Scheduled
Rogue Company will be coming down for maintenance at 11:00 UTC on 06/14/2021
As for the changes made during today’s patch, here’s what First Watch has tweaked:
Monday (6/14) at 7:00am ET, we will be taking servers offline to deploy our hotfix addressing issues with Scorch’s ability, Shooting Range ammo, aiming/camera movement, and more.
That seems to be it for this patch. Once a new once is released, we’ll make sure to let our readers know.
Developers Playground Games has confirmed that their upcoming racer, Forza Horizon 5 will run at 4K 30fps (frames-per-second) on the Xbox Series X with the option to offer a 60fps performance mode at launch.
Update: A developer has commented on this, stating that the performance mode will also run at 4K 60FPS. No other information provided in terms of what is “cut” back to achieve this if anything.
Performance mode gets you 4k60 on Series X and 1080p60 on Series S
One of the biggest announcements from yesterday’s Xbox & Bethesda showcase was the reveal of Forza Horizon 5. With the power behind the Xbox Series consoles, developers Playground Games have been able to take full advantage of the hardware, delivering a world with far more realism with better textures, lighting, amongst other improvements from past iterations. And this really shows, as the open world gameplay demo showcased some incredible graphics.
Well since the reveal, Playground Games have published a full Forza Horizon 5 FAQ, revealing some new details about the game.
First up, the team confirmed that Forza Horizon 5 will run at 4K 30FPS on the Xbox Series X, while the Series S will run at 1080P at 30FPS. While racing fans may be sadden by the news of 30FPS, you can rest assure knowing that Playground Games will also offer a full 60FPS, although no resolution is stated.
Q: How does Forza Horizon 5 perform on Xbox Series X|S?
A: On Xbox Series X Forza Horizon 5 will feature 4K resolution at 30fps, on Xbox Series S Forza Horizon 5 will play at 1080p resolution at 30fps. Both platforms will feature a performance mode that runs at 60fps.
Q: What Xbox Series X|S features does Forza Horizon 5 take advantage of?
A: Xbox Series X|S enabled us to provide players the most technologically advanced Forza Horizon experience yet. The power of this Xbox Series consoles has enabled us to deliver incredible realism and immersion with a world rendered in higher detail and with extreme draw distances. Forza Horizon 5 runs at 4K 30 FPS on Xbox Series X, and 1080p 30 FPS on Xbox Series S. For players that prefer to optimize for framerate, we are providing a performance mode option that will run at 60 FPS.
What’s more, Forza Horizon 5 will support ray tracing, however per the FAQ this will be available in Forzavista. For those unaware of what Forzavista is, it is a car viewing mode where players can walk around and look at vehicles from different perspective.
More details, such as crossplay and modes available in Forza Horizon 5 can be found in the FAQ below.
Forza Horizon 5 FAQ
Q: When is the release date for Forza Horizon 5?
A: The Forza Horizon 5 Standard Digital/Disk and Deluxe Digital Editions release on November 9th, 2021.
The Forza Horizon 5 Premium Edition Early Access begins on November 5th, 2021, and is available for Xbox Game Pass members and Standard Digital or Deluxe Digital Edition owners as part of the Premium Add-Ons Bundle for separate purchase.
Q; What platforms will the game launch on?
A: Forza Horizon 5 will launch on the following platforms:
Xbox Game Pass
Xbox Series X|S
Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X
Windows 10 PC
Steam
Available to stream on Android Phones and tablets with Xbox Cloud Gaming with the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.
Q: When can I pre-order Forza Horizon 5?
A: Forza Horizon 5 is available now for pre-order across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and can be added to your Wishlist on Steam. Please check with your local retailers on pre-order availability for the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Disk Edition.
Q: Will Forza Horizon 5 be available with Xbox Game Pass?
A: Yes, the Forza Horizon 5 Standard Digital Edition will be available with Xbox Game Pass at launch on November 9th, 2021. With Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Forza Horizon 5 will be available to stream on Android Phones and tablets with Xbox Cloud Gaming with the Xbox Game Pass mobile app.
Q: Which markets will the game be available in, and what are your localization plans?
A: Forza Horizon 5 will feature localized text in the following languages:
English
French
German
Portuguese (Brazil)
Spanish (Mexico and Spain)
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Russian
Czech
Turkish
Hungarian
Traditional Chinese
Simplified Chinese
Polish
Forza Horizon 5 will feature full localized voiceover support for English, French, German, Spanish (Mexico) and Portuguese (Brazil).
Q: How much will Forza Horizon 5 cost?
A:
Game Pass: Starting at $9.99 USD per month.
Standard Edition (Digital and Disk): $59.99 USD (£54.99 GBP and €69.99 EUR)
Includes:
Base game
Deluxe Edition (Digital only): $79.99 (£69.99 GBP and €89.99 EUR)
Includes:
Base game
Car pass
Premium Edition (Digital only): $99.99 (£84.99 GBP and €99.99 EUR)
Sold separately as an upgrade for Game Pass, Standard Digital, and Deluxe Digital.
Includes:
Car Pass
Expansion 1
Expansion 2
VIP
Welcome Pack
Early Access begins on November 5th, 2021.
Q: Which car will be on the cover of Forza Horizon 5?
A: We will have more information to share this summer, stay tuned!
Q: What features and modes set Forza Horizon 5 apart from previous Forza Horizon games?
A: Forza Horizon 5 features our most diverse, adventurous, and social open world yet, inviting players to lead breathtaking expeditions across the vibrant and ever-evolving landscapes of Mexico with limitless, fun driving action in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. In making the greatest Horizon experience yet, we have worked to add and evolve several new features and modes that will enhance the player experience with Forza Horizon 5. Here are some of the new features highlighted by Mike Brown – Creative Director at Playground Games during the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase.
Horizon Story – Experience a deep and rewarding campaign, where you will meet new characters and determine the outcome of their Horizon Story missions. You will take on expeditions across the map, battling the elements in hundreds of the world’s greatest cars.
Forza LINC– The new AI assistant that intelligently tracks your status, the people you meet online and then helps you Link Up and play together.
Horizon Arcade – Invites players to journey to Arcade markers across the map to engage in various challenges and mini games.
EventLab – The incredible new toolset that allows you to create your very own races, game modes and game play experiences – you customize everything – right down to the fundamental rules of the game.
Horizon Open – Refines the traditional Forza Horizon PvP experience with an emphasis on lower friction and fun by unifying it under one banner, allowing players to seamlessly jump into sessions for Racing, Games, Drift, Eliminator and more and stay until they have had their fill.
Horizon Tour – See players jump into races from anywhere across the world, meeting up with other players to race against Drivatars on Average difficulty. This mode captures the experiences of a car-meet, with players meeting up in the world to race and having the option to continue together to the next Tour location in the world.
Vehicle Customization – A complete UX overhaul to bring the experience in-line with modern image manipulation software. We have also added 100 new rims, hundreds of new visual upgrades, and thousands of performance upgrades.
Character Customizer – Improved to provide players with a more diverse cast of selectable characters. New customization options include the ability to customize hair style and color, select prosthetic limbs, choose pronouns, select from different voices and the ability to purchase clothing with credits.
Kudos – A social currency awarded between players for positive acts, unlocking flairs that can be attached to a player’s label and visible to others.
Gift Drops – Send and receive gifts from the community. You can take one of your cars, apply upgrades and a paint job and then drop it as a gift to another player.
Q: How many cars can players collect in the game?
A: Forza Horizon 5 will feature hundreds of the world’s greatest cars. We will have more information on Garage capacity coming later this year.
Q: Does the game feature ray tracing?
A: Ray tracing is utilized in Forzavista to make the cars look even more true to real life.
Q: With Forza Horizon 5 launching Day One on Steam and Windows 10, how can PC players get the most out of the game?
A: We’re excited to be bringing Forza Horizon 5 to players on both Windows 10 and Steam at launch. We will have more to share on PC requirements and features later this year.
Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 support Smart Delivery?
A: Yes, Forza Horizon 5 supports Smart Delivery to ensure you are playing the best version of the game for the console you are playing on.
Q: Does Forza Horizon 5 support cross-play and cross-save across console generations and between console and PC?
A: Forza Horizon 5 will support cross-play and cross-save across Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC and Xbox Cloud Gaming.
Steam will have support for cross-play, but cross-save with Xbox is not supported.
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
As promised by Housemarque, the Returnal update 1.004.000 June 14 patch is now live for the game, and this adds a slew of new bug fixes, and even makes earning a Platinum in the game much easier!
Returnal Update 1.004.000 Patch Notes for June 14:
Size: 5.6GB
Highlights:
Platinum: Added support for replaying certain Act 1 & Act 2 Trophies
Platinum: Added support to retroactively award Trophies which cannot be replayed
Platinum: Added additional locations for Scout Logs 9, 34, 35 & 46 to appear more often
Platinum: Fixed an issue where 1 Cipher was sometimes unobtainable for Biome Survey Trophies
Platinum: Fixed an issue where some Activity Cards displayed an incorrect count
UI: HUD labels for items are now hidden when Selene is firing a weapon
UI: Fixed an issue where 2 actions could be mapped to a single button after switching controller presets
Cinematics: Fixed a rare audio sync issue in the secret ending
Audio: General mix improvements across the experience
Audio: Improved surround sound setup support across the experience
Audio: Added more DualSense haptics across cinematic moments for deeper immersion
Audio: Added DualSense haptics when using the Icarian Grapnel
Audio: Improved the dynamic range recommendations system
Audio: Allow users to override the dynamic range recommendations
Audio: Allow users to change audio output from the game menu
Game Balance:
Balance: Various bug fixes to certain artifacts, parasites, consumables, and when certain malfunctions can occur in the early parts of the game
Balance: Players no longer receive parasites as rewards when players avenge their corpses
Balance: Enemies, Weapons, and Bosses – difficulty adjustments in all Biomes for a more balanced gameplay experience
Misc Bug-fixes:
Fixed an issue where Hyperion may drop the Key out of reach
Fixed an issue where Ophion may become invisible if the player uses a Reconstructor during the fight
Fixed weapons not being found in Biomes after scanning but not collecting them
Fixed an issue where Selene could jump impossibly long distances
Fixed multiple issues where Selene may become trapped in a room
Fixed a rare freezing issue when teleporting in Crimson Wastes
Fixed occasional frame rate drops when using the Electropylon Driver
Performance improvements, crash fixes, and multiple minor bug fixes
That’s about it. If we get wind of a new patch or if this patch causes issues, we’ll be sure to let our readers know about it.
Taking the front spot at the Future Game Show event. Hashbane Interactive has finally revealed the trailer to their upcoming dino-survivor co-op game, Instinction.
Instinction Trailer
There isn’t a whole lot of gameplay from the trailer, as it mostly appears to focus on it’s gorgeous environment and lively dinosaurs, but from the snippets we can see that this will be a hybrid between both first and third person views, with what also appears to be a large open-world to explore.
It’s not much to go on if we are honest, but Hashbane has clarified that they do plan on showing some extended gameplay later this year.
There's bit of gameplay in the trailer, we're releasing an extended gameplay trailer later this year, showcasing all the mechanics and combat.
— Instinction, Prehistoric Action-Adventure (@InstinctionGame) June 12, 2021
No release date has been given, though it is targeting a 2022 release window. It will be available on the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, and PC.
Instinction Features:
GAMEPLAY
Slay terrifying prehistoric creatures in this semi-open world epic adventure, with immersive combat and exploration in multiple awe inspiring natural locations, all while solving puzzles and completing campaigns. Single player and co-op.
WEAPONRY
Weapon loadouts to suit your playstyle, from melee weapons to rocket launchers with fully customisable in-game attachment, skin and reticle editor.
Find and earn attachments as you progress. The game will also take advantage of adaptive trigger and haptic feedback support.
DYNAMIC MENUS
Access quick settings and you’ll also be able to toggle each HUD element on and off, items such as the mini-map, ammunition, compass, mission, hints and inventory. Everything, including HUD positioning, is fully customisable and you have the ability to choose presets or create your own.
VISUAL FIDELITY
We have paid particular focus on next-generation consoles and GPUs. Utilising advanced ray-tracing, DLSS 2.0, HDRI, screen space effects, shadows, reflections, and ambient occlusion. Dynamic resolution and frame rates with forward support for gaming at 8k and 120fps.
AUDIO SENSE
Advanced Ambisonics and Convolution Reverb provide a fully immersive three-dimensional sound experience.
Environmental audio reacts relative to position and origination point.
In case you missed it, be sure to read up on our exclusive developer interview we did a while back. Some of it’s highlights include the developers thoughts on the PS5 DualSense controller, how they’re making a living world, along with plenty of other juicy tidbits. You can read that interview here: Hashbane Talks Instinction – Dino Crisis Inspiration, Dinosaur AI & More
A gamer at heart, James has been working for MP1st for the last decade to do exactly what he loves, writing about video games and having fun doing it. Growing up in the 90's gaming has been in his DNA since the days of NES. One day he hopes to develop his own game.
One of the most revolutionary roguelike dungeon crawler games is making its way to Microsoft systems, as Hades PS4, PS5, Xbox release date has been announced for August 13, and it’s also coming to Game Pass on day one!
Check out the announcement trailer from the folks at Supergiant Games!
If you’re new to the whole Hades fandom, here’s the overview from the game’s Steam page.
Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant’s critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
BATTLE OUT OF HELL
As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you’ll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS
The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.
We previously reported that Hades was getting a PS4 port, which we reported about here.
Hades comes to consoles and Xbox Game Pass on August 13.
While Back 4 Blood might be seen as the spiritual successor for the Left 4 Dead franchise (which is a given since it’s being made by the same devs), the game will also feature PvP (player vs player) action! The Back 4 Blood PvP mode is called “Swarm,” and we have gameplay for it for those curious!
In Swarm, two squads of four players on each side will face off against one another in best-of-three series of rounds, as teams swap between playing as the Cleaners (humans, zombie killers), and the Ridden (monsters). Points are awarded on how long the Cleaners can stay live, and surive the Ridden assault, with the team that manages to be alive the longest as the Cleaners winning the match!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XjU21ZKAQ0
In addition to that, there’s also another trailer released today, and this one features the playable Ridden variants in the game! Gamers can choose from nine Ridden variants: the Tallboy, Bruiser, Crusher, Reeker, Exploder, Retch, Stinger, Hocker and Stalker. As one might expect, each Ridden has their own abilities and can be upgraded with enhanced mutations.
In case you didn’t know, Square Enix announced a new entry in the Final Fantasy franchise with “Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin” which is being developed by Team Ninja! If you’re curious how it will play, you don’t have to wait long for that — provided you have a PS5, as the Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin trial version is now live for PS5 gamers!
Note that while you can download the trial client now, the actual time on when you can test it is scheduled! So you can’t just hop in anytime and play it. Note that the availability will depend on your region (it is live in AU right now, and in US as we’ve downloaded it ourselves).
The survey schedule has also been posted, and this is what Square Enix has to say about that: “A survey accompanies the trial version, so please take the time to give us your honest opinions about your experience. Your feedback will be taken into consideration as we continue to develop the game.”
Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be released sometime in 2022 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series and PC.
Prepare to embark on a very different adventure that’s a part of the Final Fantasy series, as Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin has been revealed during E3 2021, and it is coming to consoles and PC this 2022!
Here’s the reveal trailer showcasing this Team Ninja, Koei Tecmo, and Square Enix collaboration!
Here’s the details on the game via press release, as well as the fact that a limited run trial version of the game can be downloaded today for the PS5 and it will be available until June 24!
SQUARE ENIX® today announced STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN™, revealed as part of the SQUARE ENIX PRESENTS livestream at E3. The new action RPG has been made in collaboration with Team NINJA from KOEI TECMO GAMES, creators of the NINJA GAIDEN and Nioh series, and brings a new vision to the FINAL FANTASY® series. Players will be able to purchase STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN on PlayStation®5 (PS5™), PlayStation®4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One and PC in 2022.
The STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION was also announced during the showcase, which gives players the opportunity to experience a taste of the full game centering on Jack and his allies—Ash and Jed—as they throw open the gates to the Chaos Shrine. Burning with the resolve to defeat Chaos, and with the memories of their struggle buried deep in their hearts, are they the foretold Warriors of Light?
Players of the STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN TRIAL VERSION can explore this dark fantasy world as they battle an array of iconic monsters from the FINAL FANTASY series, using powerful spells and abilities from a sample of jobs including warrior, dragoon and black mage.
We previously reported that Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja would be teaming up with Square Enix for an FF spin-off game. Now it’s been confirmed and Stranger of Paradise Final Fantasy Origin will be released for PC and consoles some time in 2022.
Teased last year by Platinum Games, Square Enix has lifted the lid on Babylon’s Fall, which has today been confirmed as a live service game! Players can expect co-op battles in Babylon’s Fall which has been confirmed for the PS4, PS5 and Steam.
There’s two new trailers out, with one featuring snippets of gameplay, while the other video has the developers talking about the game.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRX3EqCyB1c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTDfTtK35d0&t=5s
About Babylon’s Fall:
In BABYLON’S FALL players become a group of warriors known as the sentinels, bonded with special equipment called Gideon Coffins, and throw themselves into an odyssey to overcome the titanic Tower of Babylon, within which sleeps a great legacy. In addition to weapons wielded in both hands, characters can use the power of their Gideon Coffin to equip two more, allowing for combinations of up to four weapons at once. The capabilities of different equipment will also bring endless variation to the strategy that can be employed. The game’s visuals are achieved using a newly developed “brushwork style” to create a unique fantasy setting with a medieval oil painting aesthetic.
Those looking forward to the game, expect beta tests to be rolled out leading up to launch! There will be three phases, with “differing tests being carried out across each one and more platforms being added as they progress.” If you’re interested in that, head on over here to sign up.
No release date has been given for the game or the beta, but once we know more, we’ll let our readers know.
At Square Enix’s E3 show, Crystal Dynamics has revealed a new trailer for the Marvel’s Avengers Black Panther update now officially titled War for Wakanda! The Marrvel’s Avengers War for Wakanda expansion will be free, and feature Black Panther, and a new villain in Klaw, too! The War for Wakanda update will be out this August, though there’s no set release day yet.
Here’s the cinematic trailer for it:
Black Panther must defend Wakanda from Klaw, who seeks to steal Vibranium for his own desires. Watch the cinematic trailer for Marvel’s Avengers Expansion: Black Panther – War for Wakanda. Available in August 2021!
Once the update is out, or we know more about it, we’ll be sure to let our readers know.
It’s time to get awesome and direct the mismatched misfits from outer space as a team, as Guardians of the Galaxy The Game has been revealed Square Enix and Eidos Montreal — and it launches for consoles and PC this October!
Check out the amazing first trailer below and see how you as the player must control Star-Lord to lead his team!
Here’s the overview of the game as described by the developers via press release!
Fire up Star-Lord’s jet boots for a wild ride across the cosmos in this fresh take on Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. With the unpredictable Guardians at your side, blast your way from one explosive situation to another, with both original and well-known Marvel characters caught in a struggle for the fate of the universe. You got this. Probably.
“The Eidos-Montréal team is honored to have the opportunity to work on such an iconic franchise alongside our trusted collaborators at Marvel Entertainment,” said David Anfossi, Head of Studio at Eidos-Montréal. “Our teams are known for revisiting IPs and bringing their own twists and craft to the stories and the art surrounding them. As you will experience, it’s no different for Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.”
Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy is created by the seasoned Eidos-Montréal team, working closely with Marvel Entertainment to provide an original and authentic experience inspired by over 50 years of Guardians of the Galaxy lore. Influenced by the comics, this unique spin on the Guardians of the Galaxy will take players on a riotous journey across the stars as Peter Quill and the Guardians unintentionally become the galaxy’s first and last line of defense.
“A distinct mix of sci-fi, family drama, and rock n’ roll attitude with an edgy aesthetic is the foundation for our Guardians franchise”, said Jay Ong, EVP and Head of Marvel Games. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Eidos-Montréal knowing they are the team that can deliver on this core promise. The team’s laser-focused vision for our beloved band of misfits shines in Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. We are excited for our fans to play it this October.”
Master Star-Lord’s dynamic combat style to obliterate foes with his Element Blasters and call on the unique abilities of each Guardian to defeat a wild variety of interplanetary enemies. Also, as self-proclaimed leader of the Guardians of the Galaxy, players will engage in select player-choice driven dialogue and interactions between Quill and the Guardians that further strengthens the bonds within this dysfunctional family.
Finally, Marvel’sGuardians of the Galaxy wouldn’t be complete without a killer soundtrack to rock out to while soaring through space in the Milano. The game is jam-packed with classic 1980s hits and kicking original tracks.
Looking very much inspired by the James Gunn directed Marvel Studios films of the same name, Guardians of the Galaxy The Game will definitely get fans excited to play as Star-Lord and lead Gamora, Rocket, Drax, and Groot on many missions and misadventures around the galaxy while having some 80’s styled retro music playing on the background. In fact, Square Enix also released some gameplay footage and a behind the scenes video during their Square Enix Presents E3 showcase.
We reported that Guardians of the Galaxy The Game would be appearing on Square Enix Presents, and sure enough it did!
Looks like there’ll be a new kind of co-op shooter game that’s open-world and let’s you take on vampires, as new IP Redfall has been revealed by Betheda on E3 2021 — and it will be an Xbox exclusive!
Here’s the reveal trailer of this Arkane Austin game straight from the Xbox Bethesda showcase.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pWjcqXnP2g
Here’s the overview of this new shooter and IP from the official press release.
Redfall is an open-world co-op FPS from Arkane Austin, the award-winning team behind Prey and Dishonored. Continuing Arkane’s legacy of carefully crafted worlds and love of creative game mechanics, Redfall brings the studio’s signature gameplay to the co-operative action and FPS genres.
The quaint island town of Redfall, Mass., is under siege by a legion of vampires who have blocked out the sun and cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors against a horde of creatures threatening to bleed the town dry, players will choose from a diverse roster of heroes and group up with others to create the perfect team of vampire slayers.
Redfall blends single- and multiplayer options seamlessly, allowing the player to venture into the darkness alone or to squad-up with up to three friends for four-player co-op. Teammates can try different hero loadouts and combine their strengths to overcome the vampire legion and their brood of maniacal followers.
For another Xbox Bethesda showcase reveal, check out the new Starfield trailer and release date details here.
Redfall will be released for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox Game Pass, and PC on summer 2022.
Looks like the action-role playing game from the directors of the original Fallout games is getting a sequel to its name, as The outer Worlds 2 gets a surprise teaser reveal over at E3 2021!
Check out the brilliant and hilariously presented trailer below.
Just like the narrator of the trailer said – there’s no name for the protagonist, no story set, and no other details… Other than the title being revealed, and at least they were honest about that much. Here’s the simple description that accompanied the official announce trailer.
New solar system, new crew, same Outer Worlds. The Outer Worlds 2 is coming…and when that day is closer we will show you more…but until then enjoy this.
While we’re still in the dark about the sequel, here’s a refresher on what the first Outer Worlds was all about.
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division.
Lost in transit while on a colonist ship bound for the furthest edge of the galaxy, you awake decades later only to find yourself in the midst of a deep conspiracy threatening to destroy the Halcyon colony. As you explore the furthest reaches of space and encounter various factions, all vying for power, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the corporate equation for the colony, you are the unplanned variable.
If you own an Xbox console and ever wanted to play the Yakuza series on the platform today is your lucky day, as Yakuza: Like A Dragon is coming to Xbox Game Pass today as announced during the E3 2021 Xbox and Bethesda Showcase!
Here’s the trailer showing the other Yakuza games and of course Like a Dragon coming to Xbox Game Pass.
If you’re new to Yakuza: Like a Dragon, here’s the official synopsis from the official Xbox page of the game.
Become Ichiban Kasuga, a low-ranking yakuza grunt left on the brink of death by the man he trusted most. Take up your legendary bat and get ready to crack some underworld skulls in dynamic RPG combat set against the backdrop of modern-day Japan.
Originally released on November last year for Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PS4, and then for PS5 on March of this year, Like a Dragon will make its epic debut on Xbox Game Pass TODAY. Be sure to read our review of the spin-off game that features a very different protagonist from longtime hero Kazuma Kiryu, and why the form of combat featured here will define the future of the series going forward with new sequels that come for the franchise.
Blizzard is letting gamers into the gates of hell once more later this year, as the Diablo 2 Resurrected release date has been announced for September 23, 2021 for the PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Nintendo Switch, and PC!! Alongside that, we got a new trailer for it as well!
Check out the release date announcement video below.
Don’t forget, aside from the base game, Diablo 2 Resurrected also features the Lord of Destruction expansion as well.
In addition to the trailer and release date, Blizzard has also announced that the game will be getting an open beta this August too! This will be available on all platforms, and feature five of the game’s seven character classes!
A Diablo II: Resurrected multiplayeropen beta will take place on supporting platforms in August, featuringfive of the final game’sseven highly customizable character classes for players to choose from—the Amazon, Barbarian, Paladin, and Sorceress from the core game, as well as the Druid from the included Lord of Destruction expansion. The Necromancer and Assassin will be available when the game officially launches.
Diablo 2 Resurrected will be available on Sept. 23 for a suggested retail price of $39.99.
Halo fans, 343 Industries has finally given us our first look at Halo Infinite multiplayer gameplay! Don’t forget. the multiplayer component will be free-to-play! Curious how it’s shaping up? Head on below to see the franchise’s highly regarded multiplayer in action!
