Today, Experiment 101 and THQ Nordic released unedited gameplay footage of Biomutant running on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X ahead of the game’s launch on May 25th.
Today, Square Enix announced that the Red Room Takeover event for Marvel’s Avengers has gone live. The single-player-focused Red Room Takeover event involves a mysterious spy who has hacked into and transformed the Avengers’ HARM Room into a deadly crimson trap. The Red Room Takeover event runs until May 31st.
The Red Room Takeover starts after nearly two weeks of players investigating the “Rooskaya Protocols,” a mysterious program that has infiltrated AIM Synthoids. It is believed that Protocol Chips collected from hacked AIM tech hold the key to unraveling the enigma, but whatever, or whomever, made the Rooskaya Protocols has also corrupted the Avengers’ HARM Room. Now, players must uncover encrypted messages addressed to Black Widow from an old friend who has taken over the HARM Room, turning it from a training facility into a deadly trap. The threats are no longer virtual: players must defeat the deadly onslaught and regain control of the HARM Room.
Players who complete event-related missions with any Super Hero in their roster will be rewarded with in-game resources as well as a special themed animated nameplate that any of their Heroes can use.
Warner Bros. Games and Turtle Rock Studios today released a new Back 4 Blood trailer spotlighting the diverse characters and personalities that make up the Ridden slaying crew known as “The Cleaners.” The video introduces each of the eight playable Cleaners – Holly, Walker, Doc, Karlee, Jim, Hoffman, Evangelo, and Mom – and expands on their background, characteristics, and in-game abilities. The trailer also provides a glimpse into the range of Ridden variants players will take on, including beastly Breakers, grotesque Ogres, screeching Snitchers, ravenous Hags, and more.
Back 4 Blood will be available for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC on October 12th.
A new Planeswalker class has arrived in Magic: Legends. Today the free-to-play hack’n’cast online Action RPG based on Magic: The Gathering released a brand new update which introduces players to the fire-wielding Pyromancer for the very first time. From now through May 24th, players can claim this brand-new ranged caster class for free from the in-game store when they log into the game. The Pyromancer, its costume and extra spells have also been added to early levels in the free track of the current Battlepass – and will be available in every subsequent Battlepass. This will continue after the free claim period ends. Today’s update also introduces a brand-new story act that continues players’ journey through the Multiverse, performance upgrades and a host of quality-of-life updates to improve the overall gameplay experience. Magic: Legends is currently in Open Beta on Arc Games and the Epic Games Store; and will release on Xbox One and PlayStation 4 later this year.
Interabang Entertainment, in collaboration with Spoony Bard Productions, announced that Jay and Silent Bob: Mall Brawl is out today on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The Arcade Edition of the game, which was released last year on Steam and Nintendo Switch, includes improved visuals and an enhanced soundtrack, as well as rebalanced gameplay and other quality-of-life improvements.
Electronic Arts and Maxis today announced that The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator Game Pack is coming simultaneously to PC via Origin and Steam, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on June 1st. In The Sims 4 Dream Home Decorator, design-savvy players can unleash their creativity and transform clients’ spaces from drab to fab with the ultimate home makeover experience.
Bloober Team today announced that Layers of Fear 2 is out now for Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop. Until May 31st, players can purchase the game with a special 10% launch discount. Owners of Bloober Team’s Layers of Fear: Legacy and/or Observer on Switch can get the game at 20% off (also by May 31st).
Bandai Namco today announced that Ni no Kuni II: Revenant Kingdom – Prince’s Edition will be coming to retail stores and digitally via the eShop for the Nintendo Switch on September 17th, complete with all of the DLC that was released for the original 2018 release, which includes The Lair of the Lost Lord and Tale of a Timeless Tome.
Welcome back to Zurkon Jr’s Almost Launch Party! The second of three videos focuses on the planets of Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart. Thanks to the power of the PlayStation 5, the worlds in Rift Apart are more alive than ever. As Junior so eloquently puts it, “It’s GORGEOUS! Just look at it!”
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart arrives exclusively to PS5 on June 11th.
Aksys Games announced today that Blazing Strike, the 2D fighting game from developer RareBreed Makes Games, is coming to consoles and PC in spring 2022.
Blazing Strike features a 4-button system with six normal attacks: light, medium and heavy punches and kicks, as well as three defense moves: block, guard and parry. A Rush Trigger enables fighters to execute fast-paced attacks and movements, but using it will slowly drain the Rush Meter, sending the character into a temporary groggy state. This allows players to execute combos while having to manage the Rush Meter. The game will include three play modes: Story Mode, Arcade Mode and VS Mode, with training, sparring and online match via Persona AI, and online play powered by GGPO.
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