CD Projekt RED has released “A Night to Remember”, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt launch cinematic. The game will be available May 19th on Xbox One, PC and PlayStation 4.
Sega announced today that 3D Thunder Blade, re-mastered exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS, is now available to download in the Nintendo eShop. 3D Thunder Blade is a recreation of a combat helicopter arcade machine originally released in 1987. The re-mastered version boasts stereoscopic 3D visuals, support for the Circle Pad Pro or C-Stick, and adds a host of new features including two options for gyroscopic controls, adjustable difficulty settings, and a mode that recreates the look and feel of the original arcade machine with additional sound effects. Replay saving and stage select are also available.
Aterdux Entertainment today announced that Legends of Eisenwald, the classically styled strategy-RPG, will launch for PC via Steam on July 2nd. In the game, players will enjoy fantasy role-playing and tactical combat in a medieval world full of myths and superstitions — a land where mythical creatures are no less dangerous than menacing human armies.
To celebrate today’s announcement, Aterdux Entertainment also released a new cinematic trailer.
Turtle Rock Studios and 2K challenge the Evolve community to win 35,000 games with Val in the lineup this weekend between 12:01 AM ET on Friday, May 15th and 12:01 AM ET on Monday, May 18th. If the challenge is met by the community, everyone who plays Evolve during that time will be rewarded with the Val Predator Skin. And that’s not all: if the Evolve community surpasses the above goal and wins 45,000 games with Val in the lineup this weekend, everyone who plays Evolve online during that time will earn the entire Medic Predator Skin Set.
Indie developer Shiro Games today provided the first glimpse of Evoland 2: A Slight Case of Spacetime Continuum Disorder, the follow-up to the 2013 indie RPG adventure Evoland, with the release of a new gameplay trailer that features a taste of the game’s variety of game genres and art styles. Evoland 2 is set to release this summer for PC.
Hi-Rez Studios today announced that its action MOBA game SMITE, the online Battleground of the Gods, has entered its closed beta testing phase on Xbox One. As SMITE readies for a full launch later this year, players who have taken part in the alpha phase or have been selected for closed beta will be treated to a host of new updates, features, content and Xbox One exclusives.
SMITE’s in-game marketplace is now live on Xbox One, allowing players to buy Gems, SMITE’s in-game currency, to acquire new Gods, cosmetic skins and more. Players can also now purchase the SMITE Founder’s Pack, which provides instant access to the closed beta. The bundle retails for $29.99 and features more than $50 worth of content, including: every God currently in the game (63 so far) and all Gods still to come in the future; 400 Gems; and two exclusive skins – Ares “Soldier of War” and the Limited Ymir “Cacodemon X” skin. The Founder’s Pack is only available for a limited time and will be discontinued when the game launches on Xbox One later this year. All purchases, progress and achievements earned in closed beta will transfer seamlessly into the launch version.
Hi-Rez Studios is also offering PC players a one-time account merge option to copy select progress and items from their SMITE PC accounts to their Xbox One accounts. Players who choose to link their accounts will receive a free Zeus Xbox skin for both platforms.
Electronic Arts and ESPN today announced New York Giants Pro Bowl wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. as the face of Madden NFL 16.
EA also released a first look video for Madden NFL 16 showcasing each of the playmakers featured in the Cover Vote. The video provides the first glimpse of Madden NFL 16 in action, featuring all-new playmaking tools that highlight the battle for Air Supremacy.
Madden NFL 16 is now available for pre-order at all major retailers, and fans who place their orders now will receive $15 in Ultimate Team content including 10 Pro Packs and a Playmaker Pack for use in Madden Ultimate Team. The Playmaker Pack grants fans with an Elite player who they can use to give their Ultimate Team an extra boost right out of the gate and start making the huge plays right away. Those looking for even more content can upgrade to the Deluxe Edition, which ups the ante with 36 Pro Packs and a Playmaker Pack, all for $69.99.
Nintendo reaches out directly to gaming fans, media and partners with a dynamic lineup for E3 2015, starting with the return of the Nintendo World Championships after a 25-year hiatus. The Championships will kick-off E3 week in Los Angeles on Sunday, June 14th. Separately on Tuesday, June 16th, online viewers can score the latest Nintendo news as it breaks by tuning in to the Nintendo Digital Event, followed by Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3, daily live-streamed game demonstrations from the Nintendo booth. Finally, Nintendo will deliver a piece of its E3 experience to consumers nationwide, with two hands-on sampling days of the upcoming Mario Maker Wii U game at participating Best Buy stores in the United States and Canada.
The E3 2015 video game trade show takes place June 16-19 in Los Angeles. Nintendo’s main events taking place during E3 include:
Nintendo Digital Event
Once again Nintendo will deliver its main news via an online video program. The Nintendo Digital Event will start at 12 p.m. EST on Tuesday, June 16th. Viewers will be treated to detailed information about the various games and experiences Nintendo has in store for its systems.
Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3
Nintendo Treehouse: Live @ E3 2015 is ready to bring fans even more in-depth coverage of Nintendo products directly from the show floor. The unscripted action delivered by the gaming experts in the Nintendo Treehouse and various game developers will be live streamed. More information about the specific times will be announced closer to E3.
Nintendo Access: Mario Maker at Best Buy
On two days during the week of E3, participating Best Buy locations in the United States and Canada will open their doors to let fans try out the upcoming Mario Maker game for the Wii U. The game lets players have fun with friends as they play through levels in a variety of Super Mario Bros. styles. The events will take place 4-9 p.m. local time on Wednesday, June 17th, and noon-5 p.m. local time on Saturday, June 20th. Attendees will receive a 30th anniversary Super Mario Bros. pin while supplies last.
More information about the Nintendo World Championships, events at select Best Buy stores and other Nintendo events during E3 will be announced shortly.
Nexon America has released a new Dirty Bomb video, this one taking a closer look at the first-person PC shooter with the developers from Splash Damage. The Competitive to the Core video showcases the team-based strategy that goes into mastering Dirty Bomb and speaks to the competitive nature of the game. Dirty Bomb is currently in closed Beta.
Atlus today announced Lost Dimension, the sci-fi tactical RPG from Lancarse, will launch July 28th on PlayStation 3 and PlayStation Vita. And for two weeks after launch, players can download more than 20 dollars’ worth of DLC for free, including 9 in-game character costumes, 12 PSN avatars, a map set with additional story, and 3 DLC quest sets.
In addition, Atlus has released a new character trailer introducing SEALED members Sho, Yoko, and Toya.
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