XSEED Games today announced that the second entry in the Trails of Cold Steel series, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II, will be released for PC via Steam, GOG, and the Humble Store by Humble Bundle on February 14th with a 10% launch week discount from its regular selling price of $39.99. Owners of The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel on PC will be able to use their existing save files in The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II to gain access to special dialogue with characters reflecting the prior choices for a more personalized experience.
In addition to higher framerates, improved textures, and other graphical improvements that The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel received when it launched on PC in 2017, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel II will launch with support for ultra-wide resolutions, a brand new feature allowing players to bypass the Title Screen and launch the game directly from their most recent save, the return of the popular “Turbo Mode,” and over 50% more voice lines from the title’s original English voice cast.
At EVO Japan 2018, SNK Corporation and NIS America have revealed a new character, Nakoruru, coming to SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy this Summer on the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
The divine spirit of nature, Nakoruru, makes her SNK Heroines debut. Originally appearing in Samurai Shodown in 1993, this defender of nature most recently appeared as part of the Another World Team in 2016’s The King of Fighters XIV. With her lightning-quick attacks and loyal bird companion, Mamahama, she is looking to bring her brand of 18th century beatdown in SNK Heroines Tag Team Frenzy.
Bandai Namci today announced Kilik, Nightmare, Xianghua, and newcomer Grøh as the next four characters who are ready to wield their weapons in Soulcalibur VI when it launches in 2018 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
Bandai Namco today announced the launch of Dragon Ball FighterZ for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam. Dragon Ball FighterZ is the definitive Dragon Ball fighting game combining classic 2D fighting game dynamics with characters from the Dragon Ball universe.
Kalypso Media and Gaming Minds Studios today announced that their rail tycoon simulator Railway Empire is now available on Steam and PlayStation 4, with an Xbox One version to follow on January 30th. The boxed retail edition includes a copy of the game’s digital soundtrack, panoramic poster and a printed manual, while the digital version can be purchased through Steam, GOG, the PlayStation Store and the Xbox Games Store. In Railway Empire, players will conquer 19th century North America as they work to establish a vast rail network stretching from coast to coast.
Capcom today released Monster Hunter: World for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, making this the first global simultaneous release for the action RPG series. A PC release will follow in Fall 2018. In Monster Hunter: World, players will take on larger-than-life monsters in a variety of vast living, breathing ecosystems either solo or with up to three other hunters via online co-op, now with both a global player pool and mid-quest drop-in functionality for the first time in the series.
Out of the Park Developments today announced that Out of the Park Baseball 19 will be released on March 22nd for PC. OOTP 19 offers dozens of new features and improvements to its gameplay, including:
This summer, Out of the Park Developments will unveil a new online mode called Perfect Team. An open Beta will happen this spring, and the company will announce more information soon. Customers can pre-order OOTP 19 for $35.99, a 10% discount off its full retail price. All pre-order purchases include access to the Gold Master version on March 19th, three days ahead of the official launch on March 22nd.
Activision has released the official trailer for Call of Duty: WWII The Resistance DLC #1, which arrives January 30th for PlayStation 4. Fight to liberate three new multiplayer maps, a new war mission, and the latest chapter of Nazi Zombies. Battle your way through the Paris streets in Occupation, the Wolf’s Lair in Valkyrie, and the torn city of Prague in Anthropoid. Free your fellow resistance fighters on Operation Intercept. Then try to survive the zombie infested island on The Darkest Shore.
Kalypso Media today announced three new DLC packs for the dungeon sim Dungeons 3. Once Upon a Time (the first of the DLC packs to launch) is planned for release on February 2nd and will further expand the Evil One’s fiendish grip on PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
After the devastating battle royale at the end of Dungeons 3, the Absolute Evil decides that its time to take a vacation, and travels to Fairyland. This despicable land is home to the Good Fairy, a disgustingly respectable and virtuous creature who has been arming heroes with invigorating potions and is generally the detestable source of all good deeds. With the help of some bewitched heroes the Absolute Evil sets off to put an end to this story once and for all. The Once Upon a Time DLC packs in three new campaigns, three new Evil hubs, new wall tile set for the dungeon and an all new boss – the Good Fairy.
To celebrate the availability of EA Sports UFC 3 in EA Access starting today, EA released a new trailer highlighting Knockout Mode featuring Snoop Dogg. The fan-favorite mode that does away with grappling and wrestling in favor of all-out slugfests returns for EA Sports UFC 3, and this year features full audio commentary from Snoop throughout.
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