THQ Nordic and developer Logic Artists today announced Expeditions: Rome, a classic RPG where your choices will shape the fate of Rome itself. The game is currently in development for PC and scheduled to release later this year.
You are about to become a young Legatus, leading a Roman legion against the forces of a rebelling Greece. This campaign marks the start of your legacy that will take you to all corners of the world, making friends and allies, growing as a warrior and leader, all while uncovering political plots that have far-reaching implications for the future of Rome. Prove yourself in turn-based combat and find the right tactics to overcome any challenge you and your fellowship of elite fighters will face, then direct your legion to exert the might of Rome across the world.
Systemic Reaction has released the co-op first-person shooter Second Extinction on Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and the Microsoft Store for PC today via Xbox Game Preview for $24.99. The game is also available to download for free through Xbox Game Pass and Xbox Game Pass for PC.
Locked & Loaded, the newest free update for Fallout 76, is live now for all players. The update kicks off Season 4 with a brand-new Armor Ace themed Scoreboard and introduces community features including S.P.E.C.I.A.L. Loadouts and C.A.M.P. slots, as well as expanding Daily Ops and additional quality of life improvements.
Nintendo today announced that a free playable demo for Miitopia is available in Nintendo eShop on the Nintendo Switch. Save date from the demo can carry over to the full game when it launches on May 21st.
In this demo of the game’s first area, you’ll be able to create and customize your Mii characters with wigs and makeup. While it can be fun to play as a Mii character that looks like you, Miitopia also lets you cast your friends, family or anyone you choose to star in your journey. Watch your characters come to life as your best friend and dear old grandma team up to topple the face-stealing Dark Lord, who just so happens to resemble your grumpy uncle.
With the use of Nintendo Switch Online, you’ll also be able to share and receive Mii characters with friends, as well as download popular Mii characters from the Nintendo 3DS version of Miitopia. Pair up your Mii characters at inns to build their relationships for some personality-packed interactions. Characters may also learn skills like “lend a hand” and help each other out during scuffles. Bring your friends into battle for side-splitting fun in this comedy-filled quest.
Today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event revealed new trailers, gameplay, and information for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin and Monster Hunter Rise. The latest trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin offered plot details ahead of the game’s July 9th release on Nintendo Switch and PC: a first look at two returning characters from Monster Hunter Stories, a brief overview of the strategic overhaul to the turn-based combat system, and more. Additionally, the Digital Event revealed that the first free title update for Monster Hunter Rise will arrive later today, and will include a host of new monsters for hunters to battle, new gear to craft, the ability to forge layered armor, and an unlocked hunter rank cap.
In the latest trailer for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin, fans were treated to more visuals of the Monstie companions, competing factions, and story in the game. After assuming the role of a young Monster Rider who can use a Kinship Stone to form strong bonds with monsters, players will encounter Lilia and Reverto, who will return from the original Monster Hunter Stories. The duo are on a mission to capture your companion Razewing Ratha before it can awaken its destructive power foretold in the prophecy of the Wings of Ruin. Hot on their heels are a group of Hunters and Riders who seek to capture Razewing Ratha for their own nefarious purposes. More details on how these returning characters interact with the previously revealed cast, and the player’s journey to either save their friend or save the world will be revealed soon.
Following the new Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin trailer, the Monster Hunter Digital Event provided the first details on the strategic elements underpinning the turn-based combat in the game. While the three attack types of Power, Speed and Technical return from Monster Hunter Stories, aspiring Monster Riders must also master using the correct weapon type, element, and skills to overcome increasingly imposing threats. By learning the fighting style of individual monsters, players can counter incoming attacks by selecting the correct attack type. Additionally, they can stop enemy monsters in their tracks by targeting and breaking specific body parts, as well as team up with their Monstie to perform powerful Double Attacks. Riders can also join forces with their Monsties and other Battle Buddy characters to unleash Kinship Attacks that can change the flow of battle.
During the event, Monster Hunter Rise players also received their first look at the variety of monsters included in the first free title update for the game, which will be available to all players later today. In addition to the tempestuous arrival of the Elder Dragons Kushala Daora, Teostra, and the previously announced Chameleos, players will also be able to duke it out with Apex Diablos and Apex Rathalos. As part of the update, previously released Apex monsters can be challenged outside of Rampage quests, Magnamalo will join the Rampage quest rotation, players will be able to forge layered armor, and the max hunter rank will be unlocked when certain conditions are met. New event quests will also be released following the title update, and can be played offline at any time once downloaded. Fashion hunters will also be able to purchase new cosmetic DLC that includes new voice options, sticker sets, gestures, layered armor for your buddies and more.
Preorders are now open for Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin on both Nintendo Switch and PC, and include access to the Kamura maiden outfit for Ena. As part of the crossover content for both titles, players who link their save data from Monster Hunter Rise will receive the Rider layered armor for their hunter in that game, while Monstie Riders will be able to access the Kamura Garb layered armor in Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of Ruin. Finally, today’s Monster Hunter Digital Event provided the first details of what Monster Hunter Rise players can expect in the second free title update, which will release in late May. This next update will include more monsters, a new story ending following the current conclusion of the game, and more.
Hood: Outlaws and Legends, the new co-op PvPvE heist game from Sumo Digital and Focus Home interactive, has unveiled its first post-launch plans for after its debut on May 7th. All players can look forward to a wealth of free gameplay content across the first year of support, while those who purchase the game’s Year 1 Edition will gain access to three premium Battle Passes covering three seasons to unlock exclusive cosmetics.
Hood’s first year of post-launch support will be split into four themed seasons, each containing free gameplay additions, community events, new cosmetics and more. A new map, Mountain, will arrive shortly after launch as part of the initial season. The initial season of play will also bring a new game mode to spice things up with a greater focus on action. And a free new Outlaw is also bound for Sherwood — stay tuned for more about Eidaa and her heist-changing abilities.
A new Classes trailer for Disgaea 6: Defiance of Destiny, coming to Nintendo Switch on June 29th, highlights four new character classes coming to the game: Evil Eye, Pincer Shell, Mecha Girl, and Psychic.
Nintendo today released a new, free online multiplayer update for Super Mario Party on the Nintendo Switch. With this downloadable software update, partygoers can now enjoy Partner Party and the classic Mario Party board-game mode online with friends and family. Additionally, players can partake in an online soiree with 70 minigames in the online Minigame mode.
Do you have what it takes to outwit your friends and family in Mario Party mode? Roll the dice and outmaneuver the competition in a bid to collect the most stars and prove you’re the ultimate partygoer. It’s the classic four-player board game mode – now updated with online play for the first time.
Race, chase and put your relationships to the test in online Partner Party, a 2-vs.-2 team version of the classic board game mode. Work together to roam the board and secure victory against your opponents in this competitive, collaborative party mode.
Velan Studios’ upcoming team-based dodgebrawl title, Knockout City, will be free for all EA Play members when it launches on May 21st. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Xbox Game Pass for PC members will also have access to the full game through their access to EA Play.
Starting at launch, all EA Play members (across all platforms) will not only have unlimited access to the full game – with five starting playlists, six special balls, five multiplayer maps, one interactive environment and more – but they can also duke it out in style with the exclusive Knockout City Epic Outfit: Ready Up, which will be automatically added to their inventory once the game is booted up. Once suited up, players can plan with their Crew to create a much bigger threat by stringing together faster throws or giving the opponent the ol’ one-two hit.
Knockout City will be available May 21st on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC on Origin, Steam and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S via backwards compatibility, in addition to EA Play and Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members.
Today, Capcom revealed new titles and features are on the way for Capcom Arcade Stadium. The collection currently offers three different packs of 10 games that each highlight a different era of Capcom arcade classics. Capcom Arcade Stadium is currently available on the Nintendo Switch and will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Steam on May 25th. Players can acquire an individual pack for MSRP $14.99 or purchase all three packs together for MSRP $39.99.
Capcom announced Capcom Arcade Stadium will expand to include more arcade classics in the future. More information regarding these titles and timing will be revealed at a later date.
Capcom also unveiled new content for the release of Capcom Arcade Stadium on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Steam, including a new “Invincibility” mode that allows retro fans to wield the power of immortality across their favorite games in the collection. With this new mode, players can survive devastating hits and seemingly deadly obstacles to avoid the dreaded “Game Over” screen. Additionally, Capcom Arcade Stadium is also offering “Display Frames Set 1,” which gives players access to 32 title-specific display frames that unlock new customization options for their digital arcade cabinets. Available for all platforms, the “Invincibility” mode will be available on May 25th for MSRP $0.99 and the “Display Frames Set 1” can be purchased for MSRP $0.99.
Capcom Arcade Stadium is available to pre-order today on Xbox One and Steam and early purchasers will receive the newly announced “Display Frames Set 1” for free up until June 8th. Additionally, the original Ghosts ‘n Goblins add-on game for Capcom Arcade Stadium on Nintendo Switch will be on sale for 50% off for a limited time between April 26th and May 15th.
On Steam, a “Mini-Album” will also be released featuring Capcom Arcade Stadium theme songs “A Brand New Day” and “Teenage Blues.” Fans can purchase individual tracks for MSRP $1.49 each or acquire the full 10-track album for MSRP $9.99. A bundle featuring all three Capcom Arcade Stadium game packs and the Mini-Album is available for MSRP $47.99.
Lastly, Capcom revealed that Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection will arrive on PlayStation 4, Xbox One Consoles and Steam on June 1st.
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