Ubisoft today announced that an upcoming open beta test for Ghost War, the new player versus player (PvP) mode update to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands, will be available on all platforms September 21–25. The stand-alone open beta will be available for preload starting September 19th for both Ghost Recon: Wildlands owners and new players who do not own the base game. The full mode will release as a free update to all Ghost Recon: Wildlands owners in the fall.
In Ghost War, two groups of players will take part in a four-versus-four (4v4) team deathmatch experience that builds on the tactical squad play from the main game, where strategy is equally as important as skill. Teams will choose from a roster of varied classes across three categories – Assault, Marksman and Support – that fill specific roles on the battlefield as they navigate large-scale open maps and take down their enemies. The open beta will feature six of the twelve distinct classes, each with their own varied characteristics, weapons, perks and customization options, and five of the eight unique maps. Ghost War will also integrate new PvP mechanics, including suppressing fire and sound markers, to create a true military-strategic, team-based multiplayer mode.
Those looking for more information about Ghost War and the open beta can tune into the Ghost War Premiere on twitch.tv/ubisoft on September 19th at 12pm EST to see new PvP content for the first time, exclusively on Twitch. To celebrate this event, a pre-show with four hours of content featuring special guests will begin at 8am EST. A re-broadcast of the pre-show and main event will start at approximately 2:30pm EST.
XSEED Games today shared a pair of new trailers for the upcoming Senran Kagura Peach Beach Splash, set for release on September 26th on the PlayStation 4. The videos feature the shinobi girls of the Gessen Academy and Hanzō National Academy, each armed with one of ten different customizable water guns, facing off against one another in a “splashdown.”
Larian Studios has released a new feature trailer, showing off tons of gameplay coming when Divinity: Original Sin 2 launches September 14th for PC.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today released new live-action television spots for Middle-earth: Shadow of War.
The light-hearted video, entitled “Eat It, Jerry,” depicts Norûk’s icy feud with his chief adversary, as he clashes with Jerry at different points throughout his life. The spot then culminates with showing how the long time feud started – reinstating the idea of how in Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Nothing Will Be Forgotten.
The video, entitled “Not Today, Brian,” displays Thrak’s budding loyalty for his friend and ally, as he protects and saves Brian at different points throughout his life. The spot then culminates with showing how Thrak’s loyalty began – reinstating the idea of how in Middle-earth: Shadow of War, Nothing will be Forgotten. In the segment, Brian graciously returns the favor as he saves Thrak while playing through Middle-earth: Shadow of War from the comfort of his couch at home, illustrating one of countless personal and unique stories that can be created through the expanded Nemesis System.
Middle-earth: Shadow of War will be available for Xbox One X, Xbox One, Windows 10 PC (Windows Store and Steam), PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 4 Pro beginning October 10th.
Bandai Namco today announced that Accel World Vs Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition is available now on PC via Steam for $49.99.
Accel World Vs Sword Art Online Deluxe Edition includes the original game that offers an action RPG crossover experience spanning two of Reki Kawahara’s original series; Sword Art Online and Accel World, as well as the ‘Castaway from Another World’ DLC which enables players access to additional playable characters, new weapons, and an Infinite Dungeon with new bosses to conquer.
704Games today released NASCAR Heat 2 for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC for $49.99 at major retailers, as well as digitally via the PlayStation Store, Xbox Games Store and Steam. Retail editions of NASCAR Heat 2 also include a voucher for $50 off the purchase of any ticket for any remaining 2017 and all 2018 NASCAR-sanctioned events at one of eight Speedway Motorsports locations across the U.S.
NIS America today announced that Ys VIII: Lacrimosa of DANA is out now for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita. The Steam release will be launching at a later date. The PS4 version will have 24 added DLC and the PS Vita version will have 38 added DLC. Certain DLC items are exclusive to either the PS4/Steam version and the PS Vita version.
Capcom today announced that Okami HD will be coming to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One both physically and digitally and as a digital download for PC on December 12th for $19.99.
Players will be able to choose between playing in a modern widescreen format or the original 2007 release’s 4:3 ratio. Interactive loading game screens from the original game are also included, allowing players to earn bonus demon fangs which can be traded for in-game items.
Ubisoft today announced that Rayman Legends Definitive Edition is now available for the Nintendo Switch. Interested players can get a sneak peek of the latest iteration of the platformer by checking out the free demo, also available now on the Nintendo eShop.
French indie studio Wako Factory today announced that Samurai Riot, a 2D solo or local co-op, arcade beat’em up for PC, is now available on Steam for $14.99.
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