Sega today announced that Total War Battles: Kingdom is currently in development by Creative Assembly’s Digital Team, creators of 2012’s Total War Battles: Shogun.
A free-to-play, persistent-world strategy game, players can apply to try out the game now in a PC Closed Beta. Visit www.totalwar.com/kingdom to register.
Atlus and Spike Chunsoft today announced Etrian Mystery Dungeon will be available exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS in spring 2015. Etrian Mystery Dungeon mixes Etrian Odyssey’s RPG party and skill customization aspects, and Mystery Dungeon’s infinitely random dungeon adventures.
Activision has stormed the gates to bring Torn Banner Studios’ Chivalry: Medieval Warfare to consoles for the first time. After a triumphant crusade on PC, the melee-focused online multiplayer action game marches digitally onto Xbox 360 today for $14.99. A PlayStation 3 version will also be available soon.
Sony Computer Entertainment today announced the PlayStation 4 20th Anniversary Edition, a special edition PS4 commemorating the 20th anniversary of the release of the original PlayStation on December 3rd, 1994. The 20th Anniversary Edition will be limited to 12,300 units worldwide, a number that reflects the launch date of the original PS, and will be available for $499 USD. The limited edition PS4 and included accessories come in “Original Gray” color, all packaged in a special commemorative box.
2K and Turtle Rock Studios today announced Evacuation, an all-new way to play Evolve that combines the full array of maps, modes, Hunters, and Monsters in a dynamic experience that is different every time you play. To date, Evolve has been all about the Hunt. Today, 2K and Turtle Rock Studios revealed the game’s final three game modes – Nest, Rescue, and Defend – all of which are a significant part of the Evacuation experience. To accompany this reveal, 2K and Turtle Rock Studios have released the all new “Evacuation Story Trailer,” which features all 12 of Evolve’s Hunters, outlines the story of the game, and illustrates what Evacuation is all about. Players won’t have to wait long to try Evacuation for themselves: 2K and Turtle Rock Studios confirmed today that Evacuation will be playable exclusively in the Xbox One open beta in January. Complete details about Evolve’s beta will be announced soon.
Psyonix today announced that its action-sports game Rocket League, sequel to 2008’s Supersonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle-Cars, will be coming to PlayStation 4 in spring 2015.
To celebrate NBA 2K15 cover athlete Kevin Durant’s return to the court in his #35 jersey tonight against the New Orleans Pelicans, 2K announced that for 35 hours, you can buy the game on any platform for $35 at Amazon.com.
The sale officially began at 5pm PT today, and concludes at 4am PT on Thursday, December 4th.
Aksys Games regrets to inform fans that the Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- Limited Edition will be delayed due to the unforeseen strikes at the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach, which have held up key components. Due to the unpredictable nature of the delay, there may be a one to two week postponement of the release of the Limited Edition. The Standard Edition will still be released on December 16th.
The Jackbox Party Pack, a 5-game collection of party games, is available now for PC via Steam.
Coming on the heels of Jackbox Games’ recent release, Fibbage: The Hilarious Bluffing Party Game, the Party Pack builds on the company’s unique play-with-your-phone technology. Players don’t need individual controllers to play, just an Internet-connected device, such as a smartphone or tablet.
The five party games in the pack are: You Don’t Know Jack 2015, Fibbage XL, Drawful, Word Spud and Lie Swatter.
Starting today Steam gamers may watch their friends’ games through the click of a button via Steam Broadcasting, now available in beta.
Steam Broadcast is designed for ease of use, allowing anyone to view a friend’s game by simply clicking on “Watch Game” on their Friend’s profile or Friend’s List to open a window into their gameplay – no game ownership, special fees, or additional apps required. The beta is open to everyone who opts in to the Steam Client Beta (via the Steam Settings panel), however bandwidth may be limited during the beta.
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