Bandai Namco and Supermassive Games today announced that The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes, the third story in The Dark Pictures Anthology will be released in 2021 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Iraq, 2003. As the conflict draws to a close, CIA field operative Rachel King joins an elite military unit on a raid of a suspected underground chemical weapons facility in the shadow of the Zagros Mountains. Arriving at the designated coordinates, the unit is ambushed by a local enemy patrol led by Sergeant Salim Othman. During the battle, an earthquake opens sinkholes in the ground, pitching both sides into the ruins of a buried Sumerian temple. In the darkness beneath the Arabian Desert, something evil is awakened. Savage and unstoppable, a nest of ancient and unearthly creatures has a new prey to hunt.
Horrific discoveries and impossible decisions face the survivors as they strive to navigate the underworld and escape the terrifying threat. Will they each prioritize their own survival, or put aside their fears and their personal rivalries to fight together as one?
2K and Gearbox Entertainment today re-launched their looter-shooter, Borderlands 3, releasing new content, cosmetics, and retail editions, as well as an upgrade that optimizes the experience for next-generation consoles.
The Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 display Borderlands 3 at up to 60 frames per second in 4K resolution during single-player and online co-op, and all next-gen consoles support three- and four-player split-screen for local multiplayer. In addition, vertical split-screen for two-player local co-op is now available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S and will be available on PlayStation 5 as soon as the console launches.
Today also marks the launch of Designer’s Cut, a brand new Borderlands 3 downloadable add-on that creates new ways to play by introducing an additional Skill Tree for each Vault Hunter and Arms Race, a roguelike experience that’s fast-paced, challenging, and consistently remixed by randomized elements. By putting the focus squarely on guns and gameplay, Arms Race makes every loot drop meaningful. Meanwhile, players looking for fresh ways to experience Borderlands 3’s shooting and looting can wield the power of the additional Skill Trees to develop their own unique Vault Hunter builds. Each Skill Tree offers a new Action Skill, as well as novel passive abilities.
The next content update for Tekken 7 is arriving tomorrow, November 10th, ushering the entry of Kunimitsu as a new playable character and a new playable stage with the Vermilion Gates.
This latest update will also feature enhancements in game balancing, new moves, revamped user interface, rank system renewal – including a new rank of Tekken God Omega, Tekken Prowess performance tracking, online gameplay improvements, and a Pac-Man 40th anniversary collaboration which features a Pac-Man stage (playable for a limited time) and numerous Pac-Man themed customization items.
Today, 2K announced the fourth DLC pack in the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass – Babylon Pack – will be launching on November 19th. Babylon Pack requires Civilization VI to play and will be available to anyone who owns the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass or available for individual purchase for $4.99.
The Babylon Pack includes a new leader and civilization, as well 24 new Great People, six new City-States, two new unique improvements unlocked by the new City-States and a new optional game mode – Heroes & Legends Mode. This game mode adds twelve Hero units from the world’s myths and legends, each possessing great power and unique abilities. Every Hero is unique and can be claimed by just one civilization; they also have a limited lifespan and will naturally expire after a set number of turns, though they can be recalled by spending Faith. In the hands of a wise player, the right Hero can be a game changer.
Nintendo is inviting Canadians to challenge some of Canada’s top talent in their chosen fields – with a twist. Starting today, Nintendo of Canada is giving fans the chance to win one of three exclusive gaming opportunities: you could hit the courts with tennis star Bianca Andreescu in Mario Tennis Aces, zip around Rainbow Road in pursuit of IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe in Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, or keep the beat with dance sensation Shanie Blais in Just Dance 2020. Three separate winners will each receive a one-on-one virtual gaming session with their chosen champ.
To enter the #ChallengeAChamp contest, fans will need to respond to dedicated posts on Nintendo of Canada’s Twitter and Facebook pages, explaining why they’re skilled in the selected games. Below are the weeks Canadians can enter for each individual experience:
November 9 – 13: Mario Tennis Aces vs. Bianca Andreescu
November 16 – 20: Mario Kart 8 Deluxe vs. James Hinchcliffe
November 23 – 27: Just Dance 2020 vs. Shanie Blais
Skunkape Games, a small indie developer made up of former Telltale Games employees, will release a remastered version of Telltale’s first episodic series, Sam & Max Save the World, for Nintendo Switch and PC on December 2nd. The game can be pre-ordered starting today.
Originally released in 2006 and 2007 as Sam & Max Season One, this six-part adventure was widely considered the first successful episodic game. Skunkape acquired the rights after Telltale closed down in 2018.
Microids and PlayMagic today debuted the launch trailer for the remake of the cel-shaded FPS, XIII ahead of the game’s release tomorrow, November 10th, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC. The Nintendo Switch version will be released in 2021.
2K today announced that at 12:01am ET on November 12th, NBA 2K21 on current- and next-gen consoles will premiere unreleased songs from Grammy award-winning hip-hop artist 2 Chainz’s upcoming album “So Help Me God,” out November 13th. The in-game music experience provides first access to five new 2 Chainz tracks for 24 hours within the 2K Beats in-game playlist a day before the album drops, a groundbreaking milestone for the release of major label music in a video game.
For Black Friday, Nintendo is bundling the Nintendo Switch with a download code for the digital version of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe along with a three-month membership to Nintendo Switch Online. This Nintendo Switch bundle will be available starting November 22nd at a SRP of $399.99 CAD. For those looking to kick-start or expand their game libraries, several Nintendo Switch games will also be available for a SRP of only $49.99 CAD, which is $30 off their regular price. These discounted games include Super Mario Maker 2, Luigi’s Mansion 3, The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening, Fire Emblem: Three Houses, Mario Tennis Aces, Yoshi’s Crafted World, Splatoon 2 and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
In addition, friends from the Pokémon series can also be encountered this Black Friday with Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Eevee! for Nintendo Switch available for $39.99 DAD each, which is 50% off their regular price.
Today, Ubisoft announced the full details of the fourth season of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege Year 5: Operation Neon Dawn. This new season introduces the first Thai Operator on the Rainbow Six Team, Aruni, in addition to an entirely reworked Skyscraper map, new accessibility features and the new Sixth Guardian Program.
In Operation Neon Dawn, players will discover a brand-new defender: Aruni. equipped with an original gadget called the Surya Gate, Aruni can deploy laser gates on walls, hatches, doors, and windows. Those gates damage Attackers and their utility but turn off to allow defenders to access. The gate is intended as an obstacle, zapping all drones, projectiles and damage Operators. Aruni comes with a P10 RONI or a MK 14 EBR as a primary weapon, and a PRB 92 as a secondary weapon.
In addition to this new Operator, players will discover a reimagined Skyscraper map, which has been newly reworked with three major objectives. The first is driving Attackers inside by lowering the number of balconies and relocating them to remove some of the crossfire players could create previously from outside. An entirely new rotation between the two sides of the building on the second floor was also added. Lastly, the bombsites have been balanced to make them all more competitive.
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