Modus Games today announced that Cris Tales, a love letter to classic JRPGs created by Colombian developers Dreams Uncorporated and SYCK, is now available for the PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and PC.
Today, Ubisoft announced Tom Clancy’s XDefiant, an upcoming free-to-play FPS blending fast-paced 6-v-6 arena combat with faction-based abilities. XDefiant will be available Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4, as well as on Stadia, Luna and Ubisoft Connect, with full crossplay expected at launch. Players can register now at www.playxdefiant.com to get a chance to play in early tests. The initial test begins August 5th, and players are encouraged to sign up quickly for a chance to play first. Additional tests are planned for this winter.
Expanding the Tom Clancy universe, Tom Clancy’s XDefiant will let fans play with – and against – some of the most recognizable maverick groups from across fan-favorite franchises. Factions and characters, “Defiants,” are inspired by Tom Clancy games and beyond. XDefiant is a new take on the competitive FPS genre that offers players a gameplay experience that combines fluid and visceral combat with unprecedented freedom and personalization. XDefiant will immerse players at the forefront of the Tom Clancy universe at iconic locations in the throes of technicolor chaos, with maps mixing indoor and outdoor environments, ensuring unpredictable engagements.
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CD Projekt Red today announced that Thanedd Coup — the next expansion for GWENT: The Witcher Card Game — is coming for free to PC. Releasing on August 3rd, Thanedd Coup will introduce 26 new cards to GWENT — 4 cards of different rarities per faction and 2 neutrals — offering fresh tactics and tricks for players to utilize during battle. It will also continue the storyline of the Price of Power expansion set — this time revolving around the Thanedd Coup itself; a deadly clash between mages of Nilfgaard and mages of the North which occurred during a conclave held on Thanedd Island.
Eldest Souls, the upcoming soulslike boss-rush game from indie publisher, United Label, just dropped a new animated trailer, depicting a taste of the combat that awaits. Appropriately titled, ‘At the Door of Death’, this latest cinematic offers a glimpse into the vast, foreboding Citadel, inhabited by the calamitous Old Gods. Eldest Souls is coming to PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC on July 29th.
Bandai Namco today announced that Active Life Outdoor Challenge will release for Nintendo Switch on September 3rd, and will be available exclusively at Target stores and Target.com in the United States. Originally released for the Nintendo Wii, Active Life Outdoor Challenge returns to invite players to engage in real-life exercises while completing a variety of fun, family-friendly mini-games. Featuring 16 games in total with activities ranging from river rafting to log jumping, Active Life Outdoor Challenge provides a fun fitness experience for players of all skill levels to enjoy together.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Riders Republic and Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Extraction will now be respectively released on October 28th and in January 2022.
Ubisoft also confirmed its full year 2021-22 financial targets are unchanged.
Valve today announced Steam Deck, the first in a new category of handheld PC gaming devices starting at $399 USD.
Steam Deck is a powerful all-in-one portable PC. With a custom processor developed in cooperation with AMD, Steam Deck is comparable to a gaming laptop with the ability to run the latest AAA games. Your Steam library will be on Deck to play games wherever and whenever you want. Steam Deck is also an open PC, adding the ability to install any software or connect with any hardware.
Steam Deck starts at $399 USD, with increased storage options available for $529 USD and $649 USD. Reservations open July 16th at 1pm ET / 10am PT; shipping is slated to start in December 2021.
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NIS America today announced that The Cruel King and the Great Hero will be coming to Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 in early 2022. Get ready for a brand-new tale created by Sayaka Oda, director of The Liar Princess and the Blind Prince (2019), a storybook-esque adventure of a young girl who dreams of being a hero and the mighty beast who protects her. But can the beast come to terms with the inevitable truth that the girl is bound to learn one day?
Linch Works today released a new developer walkthrough showcasing the new combat system built from the ground up for Aragami 2 and enhancements to the stealth gameplay established in the original title. Gamers will get a chance to experience this for themselves when the stealth-action adventure launches September 17th on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.
Paradox Development Studio today released the first monthly video update for Victoria 3, the latest installment in the studios’ grand strategy series. Similar to a dev diary, this video explores an integral aspect of the Victoria series: “Pops”, or populations of people that share the same culture, religion, or profession. The video gives important insight into key factors that impact the success of population management, including capacities, buildings, goods, production, and more. Players can look forward to more videos each month.
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