Perfect World Entertainment and Gunfire Games announced today that Remnant: From the Ashes has received a free upgrade patch that harnesses the power of new-generation console tech to improve the game’s visual fidelity and performance. With this upgrade, players can now experience the survival action shooter in 4K at 30fps on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, and achieve 60fps (up from 30fps) at 1080p on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. The patch also improves loading times so players can explore the Remnant universe faster than before.
Today, PlayStation introduced two new colours that will be joining the DualSense controller lineup in Canada starting next month: Midnight Black ($89.99 CAD) and Cosmic Red ($94.99 CAD). This marks the first release of new colours for the DualSense controller.
Midnight Black features two subtly different shades of black with light grey detailing to reflect how we view space through the night sky, and Cosmic Red offers a striking black and red design inspired by the unique vivid shades of red found throughout the cosmos.
Knockout City, the dodgeball-obsessed title from Velan Studios, is launching an in-game Block Party on May 21st, a free festival-style event offering 10 straight days of content running from May 21st @ 5am PT / 8am ET to May 30th @ 5am PT / 8am ET. EA and Velan welcome all dodgebrawlers, no matter the platform, to crew up and fight for dominance in Knockout City at no cost for 10-days starting at launch.
To give players a full look at the Block Party events, EA and Velan Studios published a blog today spotlighting all the new content such as earnable rewards, limited-time events, creator customization options and more. Additionally, Knockout City Season 1 will begin on May 25st, only four days after launch, challenging Crews to explore brand-new locations, check off Season 1 Crew Contracts, brawl along to new Playlists, climb the ranks of League Play and more. The blog also provides a snapshot of the major activities planned during Block Party, which you can check out here.
Bloober Team today announced that Layers of Fear 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch on Nintendo eShop on May 20th. This sequel to the psychological horror title is now available on the Nintendo eShop for $29.99 USD with a special 10% pre-order discount.
The latest entry in the first-person sniping franchise is less than one month away, and CI Games today is showcasing the full gameplay experience on offer with its latest Gameplay Overview trailer. This new trailer provides a deep dive into the variety of gameplay available in Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2, including sandbox-style maps, customizable weapons and equipment, and its new feature — 1000m+ extreme-range sniping.
Today, Ubisoft announced that Assassin’s Creed Valhalla’s first major expansion, Wrath of the Druids, will be available tomorrow across all available platforms. Eivor’s new adventure will have players journey to Ireland and unravel the mysteries of an ancient druidic cult, the Children of Danu.
The story starts as Eivor is summoned to Ireland by their long-lost cousin Barid. Quickly they are drafted by the High–King of Ireland Flann Sinna to embark on a perilous journey and unite the warring factions. The intriguing but treacherous Celtic Ireland is a whole new region to explore, including three provinces and the city of Dublin. The expansion also features famous historical landmarks such as the Giant’s Causeway, Tara Hill, Black Pig’s Dyke, Ben Bulben and more.
Developed by Ubisoft Bordeaux, Wrath of the Druids brings new features and content to Assassin’s Creed Valhalla:
Playing the expansion does not require to have completed the story arc of the main game. Wrath of the Druids will be accessible once players have reached England and completed one of the first narrative arcs – either Grantebridgescire or Ledecestrescire, which both unlock just after they arrive from Norway. There is no mandatory power level to play Wrath of the Druids.
Time to head to wine country. As part of the Season of Pride, The Iconoclast Elusive Target takes players to Mendoza. Murderous entrepreneur Joanne Bayswater, a skilled assassin trying to recruit clients for her new business has unfortunately angered the wrong people — her former employers. This is where you come in, 47.
As The Iconoclast is an elusive target, Hitman 3 players will only get one chance to fulfill the contract, which runs from today until May 24th.
Bungie has launched Season of the Splicer, the newest season in Destiny 2. In Season of the Splicer, players will return to the Vault of Glass raid from the original Destiny, hack the Vex Network from the inside in the new six-player seasonal Override activity, earn new gear, and more. Season of the Splicer starts today and will run until August 24th.
The Vex threaten the safety of all who inhabit the Last City, plunging humanity’s sanctuary into an endless night. Guardians must team up Mithrax, Kell of the House of Light, who will teach them the ways of a Sacred Splicer. It’s up to the Vanguard to harness new Splicer tech to take down the simulation and restore sunlight.
This Summer, Lucasfilm Games and developer Dotemu are bringing back the 16-bit cult classic title Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel Ghoul Patrol. Enjoy more than 70 levels of classic 16-bit gameplay with modern features and new museum content when they are re-released for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on June 29th.
In addition to bringing these classic games to modern platforms, Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol features include:
Electronic Arts invites gamers to save the date and join them virtually on July 22nd for EA Play Live. More info to follow at a later date.
EA Play Live is coming back July 22nd. Save the date! pic.twitter.com/qh9OOGhPTm
— Electronic Arts (@EA) May 11, 2021
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