Raw Fury and indie team Upstream Arcade have released the cover-based, twin-stick, roguelike action game West of Dead today on Xbox One and PC via the Microsoft Store, Steam and GOG.com for $19.99. It is also available with Xbox Game Pass. In this mythic spin on the Old West, where evil souls linger, you’ll explore a procedurally generated purgatory that changes every time you enter. But the deeper you get, the more challenging the horrors become.
Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxiboost On will begin its open access period beginning on June 19th, and players will be able to play Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxiboost On for up to 24 hours every weekend on the PlayStation Network for PlayStation 4. In advance of the open access period, a new trailer for Mobile Suit Gundam Extreme Vs. Maxiboost On showcases the game’s 2-on-2 PVP combat and online battles alongside a complete roster of 185 playable Mobile Suits in the game.
Focus Home Interactive and Lightbulb Crew have announced that the tactical horror RPG Othercide will launch on PC via Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on July 28th. The team has also revealed that the game is expected to arrive on Nintendo Switch later this summer.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Operation Steel Wave, the second season of Rainbow Six Siege Year 5, is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, including Uplay+. Operation Steel Wave introduces Ace and Melusi, a new Attacker and Defender from Norway and South Africa, in addition to an entirely reworked House map and slew of gameplay changes.
Owners of the Year 5 Pass can play with the new Operators immediately, while the rest of the players will be able to unlock these Operators starting June 23rd using Renown or R6 Credits. Additional seasonal new content, including the House map rework, are available for free to all players. Year 5 Season 2 will also welcome its Battle Pass “Tour De Force,” on June 29th.
A new trailer has been released for Scarlet Nexus, a new action RPG franchise developed by Bandai Namco Studios. Take on the role of Yuito Sumeragi and uncover the mysteries of a Brain Punk future caught between technology and psychic abilities. The new trailer highlights animation from Japanese animation studio Sunrise Inc.. Scarlet Nexus will be available for Xbox Series X and Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam.
Today, Obsidian Entertainment launched a demo of its upcoming survival action game Grounded. Fans registered to be an Xbox Insider now have the opportunity to explore world of Grounded in this 30-minute single-player demo, also available through Steam as part of the Steam Game Festival. The Grounded demo will be playable until June 22nd.
Today, Electronic Arts unveiled NFL MVP and Baltimore Ravens Quarterback Lamar Jackson on the cover of Madden NFL 21 across all editions with franchise-first artwork that reflects Jackson’s unique NFL journey. EA Sports also gave players a first look at Madden NFL 21 gameplay on current generation platforms in a new trailer showcasing brand-new ball-carrier and D-Line mechanics, Realistic Open-Field Tackling, new celebrations and more. Madden NFL 21 will be available August 28th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Origin and Steam.
2K today revealed the PGA Tour 2K21 Career Mode trailer, narrated by commentary team Luke Elvy and Rich Beem, who also provide play-by-play commentary within the game. The Career Mode follows the path of your MyPlayer – that you create using PGA Tour 2K21’s character and customization suite – from humble beginnings as you strive to make a name for yourself on the Korn Ferry Tour, all the way to a climactic battle against cover athlete Justin Thomas for FedExCup glory.
PGA Tour 2K21 will be available starting August 21st on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Private Division and V1 Interactive today announced that Disintegration, the first title from the indie studio founded by Marcus Lehto, the co-creator of Halo, is now available digitally for $49.99 on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One. Disintegration brings new depth to the FPS genre by adding real time strategy elements over a single-player campaign. The game also features an array of options in multiplayer with the ability to select from nine unique “Crews” to pilot over three game modes.
Electronic Arts, Motive Studios and Lucasfilm today announced Star Wars: Squadrons, a first-person space dogfighting experience set in the Star Wars galaxy. Star Wars: Squadrons will feature 5v5 multiplayer dogfights, fleet battles, and an original story set during the final days of the Galactic Empire and the rise of the New Republic after the events of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The game will launch October 2nd on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC via Origin, Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will be playable via Virtual Reality on PlayStation 4 and PC with cross-play support. Tune into EA Play Live on June 18th at 1pm ET / 4pm PT for the gameplay reveal of Star Wars: Squadrons.
In Star Wars: Squadrons, players will enlist as starfighter pilots, stepping into the cockpits of starfighters from both the New Republic and Imperial fleets. They’ll plan skirmishes with their squadron in the briefing room before taking off for space battles across the galaxy. Players will engage in strategic 5v5 multiplayer space battles with the goal of demolishing the opposing flagship in Fleet Battles and will feel the rush of first-person multiplayer combat as they work with their squadron to defeat as many opponents as possible in Dogfights. Pilots will triumph as a team, adjusting the composition of their squadrons to suit their playstyles as they progress, crushing their opponents and completing objectives across known and never-before-seen locations, including the gas giant of Yavin Prime and the shattered moon of Galitan.
Star Wars: Squadrons will offer cosmetic and gameplay customization options with rewards and bonuses that are earned solely through gameplay. As players move up the ranks, they’ll earn components such as weapons, hulls, engines and shields to customize the performance of their starfighters; and gain cosmetic items to customize their cockpit, ship exteriors, and appearance of their pilot. In addition, players will be able to squad up with their friends and play against others, regardless of platform, as cross-play will be supported on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PC, and VR.
Star Wars: Squadrons will also feature a single-player story that brings to life events following the Battle of Endor when the Rebel Alliance has successfully destroyed the Death Star II. Through the story, players will learn what it means to be a pilot as they battle from the alternating perspectives of two customizable pilots, one serving in the New Republic’s heroic Vanguard Squadron, while the other fights for the Galactic Empire’s fearsome Titan Squadron. The authentic story features a diverse cast of original characters, as well as some cameos from familiar faces in the Star Wars galaxy.
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