Electronic Arts announced that starting today, NHL Legends are available in NHL 15 Hockey Ultimate Team (HUT) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. News on HUT Legends on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 will be shared soon. Imagine what’s possible when you have current Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby picking up speed through the neutral zone alongside former greats Mario Lemieux and the ‘Russian Rocket’ Pavel Bure, while Ray Bourque patrols your blue line and Patrick Roy mans your goal crease. Each Legend will have their own distinct look, unique attributes, and may be available in Gold Packs. Throughout the year, NHL 15 will be releasing special edition items to celebrate historic performances and milestones by these Legends.
In front of a live crowd of more than 25,000 BlizzCon attendees, Blizzard Entertainment today announced Overwatch, a pick-up-and-play first-person shooter featuring a cast of heroes and set in an all-new Blizzard game universe.
The action of Overwatch takes place in a technologically advanced, highly stylized future earth. In a time of global crisis, an international task force of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities known as Overwatch had come together to restore peace to a war-torn world. After many years, the group’s influence waned, and it was eventually disbanded. Overwatch might be gone now . . . but the world still needs heroes.
With an emphasis on accessibility and fun, Overwatch brings Blizzard’s signature easy-to-learn, hard-to-master gameplay to the FPS genre. Harnessing the power of their hero of choice, players will join forces in teams of six and battle each other across a range of futuristic global locations, from the hologram-lit streets of London to a bazaar in the shadows of a high-tech Egyptian pyramid. Every battlefield is built to highlight each character’s unique abilities, and fights can shift from streets to rooftops to open skies within the span of a breath.
The heroes of Overwatch each bring their own distinct weapons and superabilities to bear. Here’s just a glimpse of the numerous heroes that will ultimately fill Overwatch’s rosters:
While each hero represents a formidable force on their own, players can amplify their potential by assembling into a well-balanced team and creatively combining powers. No matter which hero or playstyle they prefer, players will be able to team up and accomplish the incredible in Overwatch. New heroes and maps will continually be added to the game as development progresses, and beta testing will begin in 2015.
Blizzard Entertainment today offered the first glimpse of StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void, its conclusion to the StarCraft II trilogy, and a standalone game experience. Attendees of the company’s BlizzCon gaming festival were the first to play Legacy of the Void, with single-player campaign missions, a new cooperative gameplay mode — Archon Mode, and multiplayer battles featuring several new playable units all on display. Another gameplay mode, Allied Commanders, was also announced at the event.
StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void continues the story of StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty where the first expansion, Heart of the Swarm, left off, with a new campaign that brings the sci-fi saga to a conclusion. Protoss legends Artanis and Zeratul attempt to unite their race in an intergalactic fight for survival against an ancient evil from the Void that threatens the universe. The fates of Terran hero Jim Raynor and Kerrigan, the Queen of Blades, also hang in the balance.
Archon Mode, a competitive multiplayer mode, is a new way to enjoy StarCraft II with friends. In Archon Mode, two players share control over a single base and units as they take on an enemy duo in multiplayer action. By sharing the responsibility of commanding troops and managing resources, players can focus on their own areas of the battle and execute more intricate strategies.
Allied Commanders is another gameplay mode new to StarCraft II. In this objective-based, cooperative experience, players can team up and take on the roles of powerful commanders from the StarCraft saga. Each commander offers unique abilities and upgrades and bestows special bonuses on their armies. Players are able to battle through a series of special scenarios together, leveling up their commanders’ capabilities as they progress.
Multiplayer battles in Legacy of the Void will be fought with an array of new units, as well as upgrades to veteran forces. Zerg swarms will welcome the return of the Lurker, a classic creature from the original StarCraft that lays waste to infantry with deadly spines that burst from the ground. The Protoss field a new weapon called the Disruptor, which can use massive energy spikes to wreak havoc through swaths of ground forces. And the Terrans have engineered some new technology, such as Tactical Jump, which allows their Battlecruisers to teleport to any location on the battlefield. Several more new units and abilities were exhibited at BlizzCon, showcasing the new strategic and tactical options in store for players with Legacy of the Void.
Blizzard also revealed that Legacy of the Void will include functionality that enhances online multiplayer play with automated tournaments, providing players with ongoing events that support the active StarCraft II community. Legacy of the Void will be a standalone expansion that does not require a license of the base game, StarCraft II: Wings of Liberty, or the first expansion, Heart of the Swarm. Further details about Legacy of the Void, including pricing and availability, will be announced at a later date.
Blizzard Entertainment today revealed plans for a new addition to Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft — Goblins vs Gnomes. Announced at the company’s eighth BlizzCon gaming convention, Goblins vs Gnomes is the first expansion for the game and will introduce over 120 new goblin- and gnome-infused cards for players to add to their collections.
Coming this December to PC, Goblins vs Gnomes card packs will be winnable in the game’s Arena mode and purchasable with in-game gold or real-money at the same price as standard card packs. Specific details on launch timing will be announced in the weeks ahead.
Watch Veenom and Agumon duke it out in the newly released Digimon All-Star Rumble Stop Motion Trailer.
Digimon All-Star Rumble will launch on November 11th for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
ASTRO Gaming today announced the release of the officially licensed ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Halo Edition headsets for the Xbox One. With an entirely new custom headset color and graphical treatment, the ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Halo Edition will allow fans to enjoy complete wireless connectivity, true audiophile-grade sound, and an unprecedented level of control over their gaming experience as they relive the Master Chief’s greatest moments in Halo: The Master Chief Collection, available November 11th for Xbox One.
The ASTRO Gaming A50 Wireless Halo Edition is now available at select retailers nationwide and directly from ASTRO Gaming for $300.
Sega has released a new trailer showcasing pre-order content for Company of Heroes 2: Ardennes Assault, launching for PC on November 18th.
Kasedo Games and developer Bulwark Studios today announced the launch of the Rogue-like strategy RPG Crowntakers – now available on PC via Steam.
Sega and The Creative Assembly have released a new cinematic trailer for Total War: Attila heralding the coming of the apocalypse. Total War: Attila is due for release on PC in 2015.
Frontier Developments today announced that Elite: Dangerous will release for PC on December 16th. The game is currently available for pre-order, as the exclusive Elite: Dangerous Mercenary Edition, which includes the full game, an additional Eagle fighter, ship liveries, Day One decal and other digital goodies.
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