Square Enix Announces NEO: The World Ends with You

Square Enix today announced that NEO: The World Ends with You, the follow-up to the action role-playing game, The World Ends with You, is coming to the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch in Summer 2021.

NEO: The World Ends with You transports players to the streets of the Shibuya, where they will take part in the “Reapers’ Game,” a life-or-death battle for survival. Players will take on the role of Rindo as they explore the heart of Tokyo to uncover the mysteries behind the sinister Game in which they have been forced to take part.

Athletes “Laheem” and “Gronkster” Coming Soon to WWE 2K Battlegrounds

2K announced today that “Laheem” Lillard and “Gronkster” are set to arrive in WWE 2K Battlegrounds as part of the next roster update, which starts today. Alongside the two pro athletes, the following WWE Superstars, Legends and Hall of Famers, as well as new arenas, are currently scheduled to appear in WWE 2K Battlegrounds via automatic updates, with some content requiring unlocking:

Monday, November 23

• Haunted House Arena (unlocked);

Tuesday, November 24

• Gronkster (unlocked);
• Macho Man Randy Savage;
• Undertaker – American Badass attire;
• Thanksgiving Arena (unlocked);
• Undertaker 30th Anniversary Arena;

Wednesday, December 2

• “Laheem” Lillard (unlocked);
• Rhea Ripley (unlocked);
• The Boogeyman;
• Halloween Circus Arena;

Wednesday, December 9

• Billie Kay (unlocked);
• Kane;
• Andrade;
• Survivor Series Arena;

Wednesday, December 16

• Buddy Murphy (unlocked);
• Peyton Royce;
• Edge.

HBO Gives Series Order to “The Last of Us”

HBO has given a series order to the drama The Last of Us, it was announced today by Francesca Orsi, Executive Vice President, HBO Programming. Craig Mazin (HBO’s “Chernobyl”), Neil Druckmann (“The Last of Us” and “Uncharted” video game franchises), and Carolyn Strauss (HBO’s “Chernobyl” and “Game of Thrones”) are executive producers along with Naughty Dog’s Evan Wells and PlayStation Productions’ Asad Qizilbash and Carter Swan. Written by Mazin and Druckmann, the series is a co-production with Sony Pictures Television. PlayStation Productions, Word Games, and Naughty Dog produce.

Based on the video game “The Last of Us,” developed by Naughty Dog exclusively for the PlayStation platforms, the story takes place twenty years after modern civilization has been destroyed. Joel, a hardened survivor, is hired to smuggle Ellie, a 14-year-old girl, out of an oppressive quarantine zone. What starts as a small job soon becomes a brutal, heartbreaking journey, as they both must traverse across the U.S. and depend on each other for survival.

“The Last of Us” will be available on HBO and to stream on HBO Max.

Nuketown ’84 Map Heads to Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War on November 24th

Activision today released a trailer featuring the new Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War Nuketown ’84 map that drops on November 24th. To celebrate the iconic Black Ops map and to thank players who played Cold War since its release, those who jumped into Cold War between the game’s launch and today, or those who purchase the game by December 4th will receive the Nuketown Weapon 10-item bundle free.

Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity is Now Available

Turn back the clock 100 years to the time of the Great Calamity with Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity, which launches today for the Nintendo Switch. Witness the dramatic events of the Great Calamity with a cast of playable characters and join the epic struggle that once brought Hyrule to its knees.

Katamari Damacy REROLL is Out Now on PS4 and Xbox One

Bandai Namco today announced that Katamari Damacy REROLL is now available for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Katamari Damacy REROLL transports players to a magical world where anything and everything can be rolled up into a Katamari ball.

New Night City Wire Showcases Johnny Silverhand, Featurettes for Cyberpunk 2077

CD Projekt Red today released new videos for Cyberpunk 2077, including a new trailer focusing on the legendary rockerboy played by Keanu Reeves, as well as gameplay and behind the scenes footage, all part of the latest episode of Night City Wire.

Cyberpunk 2077 will release December 10th for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Stadia. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

Cyberpunk 2077 – Official Gameplay Trailer

CD Projekt Red today released a new video for Cyberpunk 2077, offering gamers the latest look at gameplay and numerous aspects of the experience from the soon-to-be-released title.

The video features over 5 minutes of in-game footage thrusting gamers deep into the most dangerous megalopolis of the year 2077 — Night City. Never-before-seen interactions and action scenes are shown, revealing details about the story, as well as characters — including their backgrounds and motivations. In addition to discussing the primary objective of the game’s protagonist, the up and coming cyber-enhanced mercenary going by the name V, part of the trailer is also devoted to giving players a fresh glimpse into character development and some of the side activities they will be able to indulge in.

Cyberpunk 2077 will release December 10th for PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Stadia. The game will also be playable on Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5. At a later date, a free upgrade to Cyberpunk 2077, taking full advantage of next-gen hardware, will become available for owners of the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions respectively.

Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM Launches December 8th

Today, Square Enix announced that the first new playable Super Hero for Marvel’s Avengers will launch as part of Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM on December 8th. In addition to a new playable Super Hero in Kate Bishop and the new chapter in the game’s ongoing Avengers Initiative story, Marvel’s Avengers Operation: Kate Bishop – Taking AIM will also introduce a new villain, the Super Adaptoid, that will challenge players with a combination of skills and weaponry that mimic the Avengers’ attacks.

Shenmue III Launches Today on Steam

Today, Deep Silver and YS Net announce that Shenmue III is now available on Steam. To celebrate the launch, Shenmue III and its DLC will be on sale for the entire weekend:

• Shenmue III (base game) for $49.99 – (66% discount Nov 19-23)
• Shenmue III Deluxe Edition – $64.98 – (66% discount Nov 19-23)
• DLC 1 Big Merry Cruise – $3.29 – (60% discount Nov 19-23)
• DLC 2 Battle Rally – $7.99 – (60% discount Nov 19-23)
• DLC 3 Story quest pack – $5.99 – (60% discount Nov 19-23)
• Season Pass bundle (3 DLCs) – (15% discount on the full bundle Nov 19-23)