The Coalition has released two new flythrough multiplayer map trailers of the upcoming game Gears of War 4. The trailers feature the map Harbor and Foundation.
Check it out out below:
Gears of War 4 is set to release for the PC and Xbox One on October 11th, 2016. If you get the limited edition Xbox One S, you get to play the game 4 days earlier.
Update: Dam got a flythrough as well
On Twitch, members Bungie got together to show off a new look at the Cosmodrome, a familiar playable area in Destiny as it will look once the game’s fourth paid expansion launches on September 20.
In Rise of Iron, Guardians will revisit old locations tainted with by a new evil and journey into the Plaguelands to find the outbreak. Below is a recap of the tour Bungie gave fans earlier today of the new Cosmodrome, including a look at some of the expansion’s brand new enemies.
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As you saw earlier in the stream, the new Gjallarwing Sparrow joins the Iron Gjallarhorn as a pre-order item for those who feel like reserving their digital copy ahead of launch. Here’s the official trailer:
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If you’re not up for watching the entire live stream replay, be sure to check out Datto’s shorter recap:
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More details are still to come, including a look at new activities and gear, as well as a confirmation of the new Light Level increase. Crucible updates are inbound during Bungie’s Gamescom presentation this summer.
Destiny: Rise of Iron hits PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 20. It will require Destiny’s three previous expansions in order to play.
The Odyssey event for Smite is without a doubt the biggest in-game event of the year for the game. From September until the Smite Championships in January, Hi-Rez will release weekly cosmetic items from new characters skins to new wards and more.
Those who happen to purchase every single item that’s release under the Odyssey event will be awarded with the rarest skins in the game, such as the Archon Thanatos and Ragnarok X Thor skin from the previous two Odyssey events.
However, this year is seeing a big change in terms of who gets the highly coveted Tier 5 skins. Not only is Hi-Rez going to allow the Smite community to vote for which character will get the skin, they will also exclude the Assassin class from being eligible from receiving it, seeing as the previous two characters also happened to be Assassins. Speaking of the community voting for the new Tier 5 skin, the first stage is now live which sees the Smite playerbase pick which class will receive the skin. Voting period ends July 25th.
Additionally, with the Valkyrie Reloaded patch is now live on the PC and is soon to come sometime next week for consoles. Hi-Rez will be having another “double everything” event where the Smite community can earn double the favors, worshipers, and XP if you’re playing in a party of two or more. It’s is a perfect time to get either Fafnir or Freya to rank 10, as they’ve received new master skins with the latest patch.
Finally, it seems that Hi-Rez is making a small change to the Summer Of Smite content from releasing one item per week to two items during a patch week. This also means that, at least on the PC, both the Land Shark Sobek and Ace/Challenger Nu-Wa skins are available as of now.
Smite is a free to play third-person MOBA for the Mac, PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
The Coalition has released brand new Gears of War 4 campaign gameplay along the official trailer for the limited edition Gears of War 4 Xbox One S.
The studio also offered a video fly-through of the multiplayer map “Forge”.
Look above for new campaign gameplay and be sure to check out the two trailers below:
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The Gears of War 4 Limited Edition Xbox One S includes the game, a 2TB hard drive, exclusive content, and early access to the game four days before it hits retail shelves.
Gears of War 4 will be releasing on October 11th, 2016 for the PC (Windows 10) and Xbox One.
After announcing Ana last week, the first of many post-launch heroes that Blizzard will release, players won’t have to wait any longer to get their hands on one of the original agents of Overwatch.
As of this writing, a new patch is now live that makes Ana a playable character. The update also offers some additional changes, such as a one character limit in competitive play and a handful of buffs to characters like D.VA and Zenyatta.
You can read the full patch notes in it’s entirety here.
As for consoles, there’s no exact time frame as to when this patch will hit, but you can expect it relatively soon if Overwatch’s previous patches are anything to go by.
Overwatch is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
This Thursday is set to be a big day for Battleborn, marking the first of many free PvP maps that will be released. But, that won’t be the only thing Gearbox Software has in store for their hero-based shooter.
The studio recently outed all the changes that you can expect to see this coming Thursday. New character balancing will be implemented, including a lot of changes to the requirements for some of the tougher-to-get character lore challenges.
Below you’ll find the full changes for each platform:
Battleborn is available for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Two and a half months after initial launch, Battleborn PvP players have something more to look forward to later this week. Gearbox Software’s latest title is finally getting three free new PvP maps this Thursday.
You can check out a small glimpse of each below as well as some keys notes about them:
Incursion Map – Monuments
“Ekkunar, the last large green planet in the universe, has always been highly contested by those fleeing the darkened universe. All five factions have attempted settlements and bases on the planet, vying for territory and resources.
On the Monuments map, your team’s goal is to stop other factions from settling within one of the largest Aztanti settlement ruins on Ekkunar. It will be a brutal fight to gain territory and drive the other team away before they can gain a foothold among the mysterious and powerful secrets of abandoned Aztanti technology.”
Key notes:
Meltdown Map – Outskirts
“Despite a planet-wide Thrall rebellion, Minrec has established a new recycling/appeasement facility in the lower city slums of the Jennerit planet, Tempest. Your team must race against the enemy to hurl minions into the incinerators and cause a meltdown to appease Minrec.”
Capture Map – Bliss
“The Peacekeeper Ocoban Mining Facility has been freed from Varelsi and Imperium control on the icy moon Bliss, thanks to the Battleborn! Now, race other teams to help rebuild the base by activating the energy collectors to re-power the facility. Look out, though! Winning reconstruction contracts can be a competitive and brutal affair!”
Key Notes:
With the inclusion of new PvP maps, this also means that a new patch for Battleborn is set to hit very soon. If so, you can expect multiple QoL changes such as easier lore challenges for the majority of the cast and multiple buffs for them as well. You can read about them here.
Battleborn is available for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Weapons and vehicles were the topic of discussion in a new behind-the-scenes look at Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare published over on the gam’s official Facebook page earlier today.
In it, Lead Artists Dan Savage and Sean Byers talked about some of the design philosophies behind the futuristic tech featured in Infinity Ward’s new shooter and were backed up by some brand new footage of some of the stuff in action.
There’s also a brief Q&A session where Art Director Brian Horton addressed some of the fan criticism thrown at Infinite Warfare since it was first debuted. Check out the full 15-minute talk below:
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare launches November 4.
Amidst the festivities of the currently ongoing Star Wars Celebration in Europe, Electronic Arts released a new teaser trailer for their upcoming Star Wars Battlefront DLC while mentioning some big news for future content.
Battlefront’s newest multiplayer expansion, Death Star DLC, will be available this September and will deliver “combat in space and inside the Death Star, new maps, weapons, star cards and two new heroes, the bounty hunter Bossk and everyone’s favorite co-pilot, Chewbacca.”
Check out the new footage above.
Looking ahead, EA also announced “Rogue One: Scarif” as Battlefront’s fourth and final DLC, based on the upcoming film. “You and your friends will be able to see the highly anticipated Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, and then continue the battle with heroes from the film this holiday,” EA wrote.
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Just as promised, DICE and EA will soon deliver a new offline setting for their Star Wars shooter that will let fans battle it out solo or split-screen against bots.
“Skrimish” mode, as it’s called, will hit Star Wars Battlefront on July 20 and will include two game types that can be played offline at any difficulty: Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron. Here’s the blurb from DICE’s latest news update:
Today we’re excited to officially announce a new mode, Skirmish, for all Star Wars Battlefront players.
The new mode will be available starting July 20 and offers players the option to play offline against bots in a solo mission or with a friend using co-op split screen. (Console only) Skirmish can be played on a difficulty level of your choosing and across two modes, Walker Assault and Fighter Squadron. With multiple locations that span the galaxy, from the frozen planet of Hoth to the lava encrusted planet of Sullust, we hope Skirmish brings players a new way to enjoy Star Wars Battlefront.
Looking forward to new maps, weapons, Star Cards, and heroes? DICE says Star Wars Battlefront’s Death Star DLC will arrive in September and that fans can get a sneak peak of the new content on July 16 at 11AM PDT during Star Wars Celebration Europe.
Battleborn fans may want to set aside some free space this weekend, especially anyone who’s had their eye on a specific legendary piece of gear.
Starting tomorrow, at 11AM EST, developer Gearbox Software will increase the chances of bosses dropping their designated legendary items for Battleborn’s ‘Lootpocalypse’ event. In addition, major enemies will have a higher chance to drop rare and epic gear. If that isn’t enough, the studio is also discounting the prices of all loot packs by 50%. So, if you had your eye on an specific taunt or skin for your favorite hero, then the Lootpocalypse event is the time to get it.
Additionally, Season Pass holders can now look forward to their first pieces of content as two new skins are now available:
Later on today, Gearbox Software will be live streaming some of the new content that they have been working on such as the community-requested Broadcaster mode and will show off a first look at the three new PvP maps. The stream is set to start at 6 PM EST.
Battleborn is available on the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One platforms.
Arguably one of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare‘s most iconic campaign levels has never looked so good.
Remembering back to 2007, the Blockbuster, Hollywood-style action of the game’s first mission, “Crew Expendable,” set an exciting precedence for not only the rest of the title, but the entire franchise. It’s also where we met unforgettable characters like Captain John Price who guided our hero, John “Soap” MacTavish, through some of our most favorite gaming moments to-date.
Now, Infinity Ward and Raven Software are bringing those moments back to life in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered, releasing alongside the franchise’s newest title, Infinite Warfare, later this year. We’ve seen the trailers and a few short clips here and there, but today, Call of Duty YouTube content creator Drift0r brought with him and extended look at the first level, giving fans a better idea of the sort of visual upgrades the game will be getting this Fall.
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UPDATE: Here’s another look, this time without any commentary:
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So, what do you think of the new look? Is it like you remember or, perhaps. better?
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered and Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare launch November 4. You can pre-order the Legacy, Legacy Pro, Digital Legacy, or Digital Deluxe Edition on PlayStation 4 to get access to the campaign 30 days early.
It’s been heavily hinted for weeks now by some of the developers over at Hi-Rez Studios that one the first few characters to be added in Smite would be getting a makeover very soon.
As of Wednesday, during the bi-weekly patch notes, it appears that the character in question is none other than Freya. Starting next week, she will receive a new remodel for not only her base skins but also her tier 2 skin and updated mastery skins once the ‘Valkyrie Reloaded’ patch goes live on PC.
You can check out Freya’s new look here:
As usual, with every new Smite patch, there are also numerous changes to the game that you can view here, along with a handful of new skins for characters. That includes two new skins from the Summer Of Smite event for Nu-Wa and Sobek:
Additionally, according to SmiteNews, Nox, Chang’e, Osiris, and Sol will also be getting a new skin ‘soon’:
The studio also revealed that the next character after Terra from the Roman pantheon will be the fourth Japanese god to be included in Smite, Izanami.
And finally, on the console side of things, it appears that the recently added Fallen Lord Chronos skin will be re-activated once the Valkyrie Reloaded patch hits consoles, which should hit a week after PC receives the 3.13 patch.
Smite is a free to play MOBA for the PC, PlayStation 4, Mac and Xbox One.
After some wild speculation, Blizzard has officially revealed Overwatch’s first post-launch hero.
Ana, the original Overwatch agent and mother of Pharah, joins in on the fray. She’s equipped with a Biotic Rifle that’s capable of healing teammates, a sleep dart, and a Biotic grenade that boosts all healing for allies and prevents healing for the enemy team. Her Nano Boost ultimate ability grants allies increased damage, speed, and damage resistance during its duration.
You can check out the reveal trailer above to see what Overwatch’s first post-launch character is capable of first hand. The origin story trailer is available below:
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Additionally, since Ana is the first major addition to the game, it also means new items to unlock. According to Blizzard the content of loot boxes are generated as soon as they are earned and not when opened, meaning you won’t need to save them until after launch.
Overwatch is available for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Yesterday we posted the teaser of the Berserk Map that is included in the Descent DLC pack for Black Ops 3. Today, Activision released the teaser for the map “Cryogen”. As the name states, the map takes place in a Crygoentic lab in the middle of nowhere.
You can catch the teaser above.
With Summer upon us, it means one thing for the Smite community: The yearly Summer Of Smite event is near and this year’s is set to be the biggest one yet.
Starting with the 3.12 patch, the Summer of Smite event is set to kickoff alongside some big changes to the game such as the removal of Golden Bow and the inclusion of the latest god, Erlang Shen. Much like any event, there’s going to be some exclusive skins tied to it, including the limited Mermaid Medusa skin that you’ll receive for purchasing all items during the event.
View the video above to see what Hi-Rez has in store.
In addition to some new exclusive skins being added, the game will get a few new features like a re-skinned arena map and a special new quest that will allow you to earn free gems.
Smite is a free to play MOBA for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Activision released a teaser of the new Berserk map from Call of Duty: Black Ops 3’s upcoming Descent DLC, and it definitely looks like it will be a cold one.
You can catch the video above. The DLC is set to release on the PlayStation 4 July 12th, 2016 while the Xbox One and PC have yet to get a release date.
If you haven’t gotten a chance to pick up Rocket League, now would be the perfect time to do so. Today, the Collector’s Edition has hit store shelves and will retail for a suggested MSRP of $29.99 USD.
“Originally published on Windows PC via Steam and Sony’s PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system via PlayStation™Network in July 2015, Rocket League® most recently released a digital Xbox One version in February 2016. The easy-to-understand controls and high-octane interpretation of association football has become a critical and commercial phenomenon; having won a slew of respected awards, while selling more than five million digital units and amassing a community of over 18 million players worldwide.”
The Collector’s Edition combines all the fun and fervor of the original base game, plus all the cars and content found in the highly-popular “Supersonic Fury,” “Revenge of the Battle-Cars,” and “Chaos Run” DLC packs, plus a “Collector’s Edition Limited Art Print.” The retail version also debuts four brand new vehicles: the anime-inspired, “Esper” and “Masmune,” and the modern re-imaginings of Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars vehicles, “Aftershock” and “Marauder.”
You can catch the launch trailer above.
Gearbox Software is hitting fans with details on when to expect Battleborn‘s first story DLC campaign, as well as the next DLC character, Pendles.
Recently, the studio finally revealed their DLC roadmap, which will deliver all five story DLC campaigns by Winter. You can check out the release schedule for their Premium/Season Pass DLC in full below:
Premium DLC Timeline:
Additionally, new details are out on the first DLC story-operation, titled “Attikus and the Thrall Rebellion.” In it, Attikus recounts what exactly happened when he overthrew his Jennerit oppressors. As an added twist, Gearbox will also implement a new mechanic where every play-through of the missions will be different. The story, enemies, and objectives will refresh, offering better loot. It should also be noted that you’ll earn new skins and taunts upon completing the story-operation.
Gearbox Software also plans to add new modes some time this Fall for Battleborn’s PVP portion, as well as one new map for each of the currently featured game modes in the upcoming weeks.
Battleborn is available for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
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After weeks of waiting, both PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One versions of Blizzard’s new hero-shooter, Overwatch, are set to receive the much anticipated Competitive Play mode in the very near future.
According to the studio, the update is set to go live on July 5th alongside a new patch that will tweak some of the heroes such as McCree and Widowmaker. Before you decide to jump into competitive play, however, it should be noted that you’ll have to be at least rank 25 to enter its queue.
For the full patch notes, read on:
HERO BALANCE CHANGES
McCree
Widowmaker
GENERAL UPDATES
Gamepad Controls
Miscellaneous
BUG FIXES
General
Maps
Heroes
Overwatch is available for the PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox one platforms.
