Paradox Interactive and Obsidian Entertainment today announced that Pillars of Eternity, the fan-funded RPG inspired by classics of the genre, is now available to pre-order from digital distributors with a 10% discount available for early purchasers. Pre-orders of the game will also include special in-game bonus items – while fans who backed the game on Kickstarter will receive these extras free of charge.
Paradox and Obsidian have also announced that this week they plan to reveal a wide array of never-before-seen game content via a live stream, hosted by Josh Sawyer, Project Director for Pillars of Eternity, alongside gaming personality Jesse Cox. The live stream will air Thursday, November 13th at 4pm ET / 1pm PT) on the official Paradox Interactive Twitch channel: www.twitch.tv/paradoxinteractive.
Kalypso Media today announced that the city-builder and dictator sim Tropico 5 is now available for the Xbox 360. Whether you choose to become a vain dictator or an angel of social justice, it’s completely up to you how to govern the people. Build the city in your image, secure political favors and develop commercial industry – just make sure you do whatever you can to stay in power.
Sega today announced that Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric for the Wii U and Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal for the Nintendo 3DS are now available in stores nationwide. Set in the same world as the Sonic Boom animated TV series, Sonic and team – including new friend Sticks – work together to stop the evil villain Lyric. Gamers play as multiple characters, each with their own abilities, as they explore, fight and speed through an undiscovered land.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced that LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham is now available in stores nationwide for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, Xbox One and Xbox 360, Wii U, Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation Vita and PC.
In LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham, the Caped Crusader joins forces with the super heroes of the DC Comics universe and blasts off to outer space to stop the evil Brainiac from destroying Earth.
2K and Gearbox Software today announced that the fifth playable character for Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Jack the Doppelganger, is now available via digital download across all available platforms for $9.99 and is included in the Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel Season Pass.
Disney Interactive and Harmonix today announced 18 new downloadable tracks for Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved. Starting today, fans will have the opportunity to expand their existing track list with three new songs – Skrillex & Alvin Risk “Try It Out,” Soundgarden “Spoonman” and Coldplay “Paradise” each available for $1.99 on Xbox Live.
Following is the complete “Disney Fantasia: Music Evolved” DLC song list that will be released now through January:
In celebration of November 11th, also known as “11/11”, Square Enix today offers thanks to its Final Fantasy XI community through a full lineup of new campaigns, content and activities. Beginning today, players are treated to a major in-game update, featuring the conclusion to the Seekers of Adoulin main scenario, implementation of the Unity Concord system, job adjustments, and more.
Starting today and running through November 17th, all previous Final Fantasy XI players with inactive service accounts as of November 8th, are welcomed back for free during the limited-time Return Home to Vana’diel campaign. If any of the past players are missing the latest expansions or add-on content, they can reignite their adventures by taking advantage of max discounts for the download versions of the Final Fantasy XI: Ultimate Collection Seekers Edition – an all-in-one package containing every expansion from Rise of the Zilart to the latest Seekers of Adoulin.
Just by logging in, eligible adventurers can also participate in the Adventurer Appreciation Campaign and all adventurers can take part in the Idyllic Vana’diel Iniative promotion, which offers a package of 11 different campaigns as well as bonus content. Campaigns include:
The Adventurer Appreciation Campaign and Idyllic Vana’diel Initiative promotions run until November 25th.
Finally, as the Seekers of Adoulin story arrives at its final stage, composer Naoshi Mizuta has created a new song that features vocals by singer Mika Kobayashi (Attack on Titan, Kill la Kill) to coincide with the event. This song will also be released in a special digital album via iTunes alongside other unreleased Seekers of Adoulin songs, featuring an exclusive digital jacket artwork created by Tetsuya Nomura.
Ubisoft has released the launch trailer for Assassin’s Creed Rogue.
In Assassin’s Creed Rogue, you’ll play as Shay Patrick Cormac, an Assassin who turns his back on the Brotherhood to join the Templar cause and hunt the Assassins to the ends of the earth. From New York City to the perilous Arctic sea, Shay will stop at nothing as he follows his own creed.
Assassin’s Creed Rogue will be available on November 11th for Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
New, enhanced versions of Grand Theft Auto V arrive for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on November 18th – here’s the all-new launch trailer which will serve as the game’s official TV spot.
With the launch of WWE 2K15 for next-gen consoles just around the corner, 2K today released the third episode of “The Making of WWE 2K15,” the next behind-the-scenes look into the game’s development. Part three of the series, titled, “From Rookie to Legend,” offers an in-depth look at MyCareer and showcases current and prospective WWE NXT Superstars as they train with head coach Bill DeMott at the state-of-the-art WWE Performance Center in Orlando. Visual Concepts Senior Designer Bryan Williams and Designer Ramelle Ballesca share how they worked to recreate the training experience for WWE 2K15.
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