NACON and KT Racing Studio today released WRC 9, the official video game of the FIA World Rally Championship, on PlayStation 4, Xbox One (available September 8th) and PC via the Epic Games Store. WRC 9 is also expected to be released on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch at a later date.
In a new video presentation released today, Nintendo detailed several games, products and in-game events that are all arriving for the 35th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. This includes games new to the Nintendo Switch like Super Mario 3D All-Stars, a collection of three Super Mario games of the modern era: Super Mario 64, Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Galaxy; Super Mario Bros. 35, a 35-player online battle in the world of the original Super Mario Bros. game; and Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury, an enhanced version of the Super Mario 3D World game which originally launched on Wii U.
Additionally, the video revealed other Super Mario experiences launching this year, like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which brings the Mario Kart series to the real world using the Nintendo Switch to control a real-life, physical Kart; the launch of the classic Super NES game Super Mario All-Stars on Nintendo Switch Online later today; and a new Nintendo product called Game & Watch: Super Mario Bros., a mini gaming device inspired by the retro Game & Watch systems that plays the original Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels and Ball games.
Wired Productions and indie developer Tomas Sala today announced that open-world air combat game, The Falconeer, has opened sign-ups for the PC beta process, launching in October, ahead of the game’s launch on PC and Xbox One in November. To sign-up for the exclusive PC beta, head to The Falconeer Discord channel.
Paradox Interactive today launched Crusader Kings III on Steam, the Paradox Store, and other major online retailers. Crusader Kings III is the newest entry in the grand strategy franchise. Guide a royal house through history, governing land, culture, religion, military operations and more in this game of medieval empire and bloodline management.
Today, Square Enix released the third Marvel’s Avengers War Table digital stream, providing a new in-depth look at the game ahead of its launch on September 4th on PlayStation 4, Xbox, PC, and Stadia.
Kicking things off, viewers got details about the game’s daily and weekly missions, as well as four new high-level mission types they’ll encounter as they progress through the Avengers Initiative: Villain Sectors, SHIELD Vaults, AIM’s Secret Lab, and Mega Hives.
The Marvel’s Avengers War Table also revealed a new post-launch Hero coming as part of the game’s Avengers Initiative, Kate Bishop. Kate’s Operation, “Taking AIM,” kicks off in late October featuring a new villain and new mystery. Bishop, who is mentored by Clint Barton, comes with distinct Heroic Skills and takedowns that only an Olympic-caliber gymnast and master archer like Kate can pull off.
ASTRO Gaming today revealed the second generation ASTRO A20 Wireless Gaming Headset designed for the next gen. The new ASTRO A20 features increased wireless range, a longer battery life, a more discreet USB transmitter, and a new lower price. The ASTRO A20 is available for pre-order now for $119.99 from ASTRO Gaming and will begin shipping in October. The ASTRO A20 USB Transmitter will also be available in October for $19.99.
ASTRO also announced today that the studio’s entire line of gaming headsets will be fully compatible with Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5.
Today, EA, Maxis and Lucasfilm revealed a new feature overview trailer showcasing gameplay for the upcoming The Sims 4 Star Wars: Journey to Batuu Game Pack, coming to PC via Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on September 8th
Lince Works today announced Aragami 2, a sequel to the stealth action game, is set to release in early 2021 on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC. Taking place 100 years after the events of the first Aragami game, a new story unfolds amongst the chaos born of tensions between rival factions and an insatiable thirst for power.
Sony Interactive Entertainment today shared a new video revealed on the PlayStation blog. Ahead of the PlayStation 5’s launch, developers around the world were asked for their thoughts on how the new console’s ultra-high speed SSD and Tempest 3D AudioTech engine will shape the future of gaming.
Deep Silver and King Art Games today announced that Iron Harvest is now available for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Epic Games Store. Giant diesel-punk mechs take strategic battles to a whole new level in this classic real-time-strategy game set in the alternative history world of “1920+.”