Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment announced that LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available on January 26th. In addition, consumers who pre-order their copy at GameStop will receive an exclusive Silver Centurion Iron Man LEGO minifigure, which is one of the many suits that will be playable in LEGO Marvel’s Avengers. The minifig will ship along with the game for online customers; in-store customers will receive at time of purchase while supplies last.
LEGO Marvel’s Avengers will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS and PC.
BioWare presents a first look at the story and gameplay of the Outlander in the new story-driven expansion, Knights of the Fallen Empire. The gameplay trailer showcases the Outlander as he faces difficult choices that have impact on how his story unfolds, some with irrevocable outcomes. Knights of the Fallen Empire introduces the first nine chapters of an episodic storyline that continues to evolve with new chapters released on an ongoing basis.
Marking a renewed focus on cinematic storytelling in Star Wars: The Old Republic, Knights of the Fallen Empire puts the player at the center of their own personal Star Wars saga, playing as the Outlander, a veteran of the Great Galactic War. Players will travel to the outer rim of the galaxy and come face-to-face with a new enemy, the Eternal Emperor, Valkorion, only to discover that his dark destiny is tied to their own.
Star Wars: The Old Republic – Knights of the Fallen Empire is free to all Subscribers and is coming October 27th.
In this first Mirror’s Edge Catalyst gameplay trailer, experience the moment where Faith begins her rise from a carefree runner to the hero the city needs.
At the beginning of the game, Faith is released from juvenile detention, and her long-time mentor, Noah, has welcomed her back to the Runner’s lair. He now trusts Faith enough to give her a true Runner’s job. She is tasked to break into the Elysium building in the Downtown district to find a terminal where she can get access to important information. However, things don’t go as planned as Gabriel Kruger makes an unannounced visit to the facility…
PopCap Games announced Backyard Battleground, an all new dynamic hub in Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2. This interactive environment connects players to every map and mode, and brings to life all new ways to experience the Plants vs. Zombies universe through solo and social play. As soon as the game starts, players will be immersed in a wild playground with dynamic events and tons to discover and do. They can invite up to three friends into their Backyard Battleground to do almost anything they want – take on daily quests, complete missions for Crazy Dave and Dr. Zomboss, interact with some of their favorite Plants vs. Zombies characters, ignite an all-out war by crossing over enemy lines and much more.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 is partnering with BioWare on an intergalactic pre-order. Fans who pre-order the game will get access to a new Grass Effect Z7-Mech when they start Garden Warfare 2. Crafted by Dr. Zomboss, this mech will help ensure Zomburbia’s galactic future. The Z7-Mech comes strapped with tools like the melee Zomni-tool, as well as interlocking ceramic plate armor with kinetic padding. This character is designed to augment tech, biotic, and weapons damage.
Plants vs. Zombies Garden Warfare 2 ships in Spring 2016 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Origin for PC.
Ghost Games announced the car culture icons who have inspired the narrative behind the reboot of Need for Speed.
Play as yourself in Need for Speed and witness the action from your own point of view as your entourage of friends and the icons entice you into the Five Ways to Play. Make choices that will determine your path through Ventura Bay as you build your reputation through the different styles of driving and progress on your journey to become the ultimate icon.
The real world automotive icons are the stars of today’s urban car culture and have inspired the stories behind the gameplay by how they express themselves on the streets every day.
Style Icon – Ken Block is notorious for his style of aggressive driving, as he showcases in his phenomenal YouTube GYMKHANA series. Earn his recognition by mastering the art of precision sliding and jumping through corners and on the streets.
Build Icon – Nakai-san is the founder of RAUH-Welt BEGRIFF (RWB), a world renowned tuning and customizing company. Focus on creating that perfect customized ride as you look to impress him.
Crew Icon – Risky Devil are an infamous drift crew. These guys are the kings of close proximity driving and control. Ride in packs, inches away from wiping each other out as you get to grips with precise control and wild drift trains.
Outlaw Icon – Morohoshi-san doesn’t care how people categorize him, he just does what he wants. He’s often seen on the night streets rolling around in his customized ride. Risk it all as you mess with and escape from the cops to grab his attention.
Taking inspiration from the film industry, the addition of real time compositing has allowed Need for Speed to offer a unique narrative for every player. Your customized car will feature in the live action sequences, showcasing personal choice within the game and blurring the lines between live action and in-game.
Need for Speed launches November 3rd on Origin for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
A free software update for Splatoon on Wii U brings a large amount of new content to the game, including two new matchmaking modes, new weapon types, an increase to the game’s level cap and more than 40 pieces of new gear.
The new update introduces Squad Battle and Private Battle matchmaking options. In Squad Battle, players can participate in Ranked Battle rule sets with friends, rather than being teamed up with other players through a random selection. After a player creates a squad, friends can be recruited to form a team of two to four Inklings. Friends will always play together on the same team and battle against other squads at random.
In Private Battle, friends can splat it up in private, customizable matches. Two to eight friends can battle together by selecting their favourite map, mode and weapons. The number of participants ranges from 1v1 to 4v4, but teams don’t have to be even: If the host chooses, he or she can select a 1v4, 1v2, or any other combination of players.
With this new update also comes an increased level cap in both Regular Battle and Ranked Battle modes. After downloading the software update, players will be able to reach level 50 (raised from level 20) and rank S and S+ (both higher than A+).
Two new weapon types will be available with the update. The bucket-like Slosher weapons hurl ink straight ahead at an impressive range. By adjusting the angle, these new weapons can be used to splat opponents who are up high or even on the other side of a wall. With the Gatling-style Splatling, players can charge blasts of all-powerful ink. A maximum charge unleashes the full potential of this particular weapon type. In addition to the new weapons, more than 40 pieces of gear, including everything from a leather jacket to a sushi-chef costume, are coming to the various in-game shops in Splatoon.
Following this update, more content will continually roll out through the rest of the summer and fall, including the Rainmaker Ranked Battle mode, additional maps and new weapons. More details about these additions will be revealed in the future.
Hasbro and Ubisoft announced that Boggle – a console game based on the classic three-minute word game – is now available to download through the Hasbro Game Channel on Xbox One and PlayStation 4.
Ubisoft has released a new trailer for The Crew: Wild Run. The new expansion for the action-driving MMO releases November 17th on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and PC, and will be bundled in The Crew Wild Run Edition and The Crew Complete Edition.
Indie developer Rogue Rocket Games announced First Wonder, their spiritual successor to MDK and Giants: Citizen Kabuto. Rogue Rocket Games will crowdfund a multi-platform version of First Wonder later this year, with details announced soon.
First Wonder blends third-person shooter elements with aerial acrobatics in a fantastical open-ended world ripe for exploration. First Wonder is a humor-laden, genre-defying game packed with memorable characters who must face a deadly giant while trapped on an island resort on the alien planet, Majorca. When a greedy corporation tricks the planet’s peaceful inhabitants, the Majorcans, to give up their land to found a luxury resort, they accidentally awaken the slumbering giant Monstro. Tasked with fulfilling an ancient prophecy, destruction follows in Monstro’s wake as he takes steps to accomplish his destiny-driven goal.
Indie developers n-Space and Digital Extremes announced that their upcoming Sword Coast Legends, a party-based RPG set in the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms universe, will now release for PC via Steam on September 29th. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions of Sword Coast Legends are still slated to appear in late 2015.
The studios also announced that all current and future Sword Coast Legends pre-orders will receive the very first DLC, “Rage of Demons,” free.
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