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Fractured Space Launches

Edge Case Games today announced that the team-based space combat game, Fractured Space, has officially launched and is available free-to-play on Steam. As shown in today’s Launch Phase 1 trailer, Fractured Space pits two teams of five capital ships against each other in matches that highlight teamwork and strategy with MOBA-style lanes and sectors as players work toward the ultimate goal of destroying the enemy’s team base.

Make Your Mark in FIFA 17 with Play First Trials

EA Sports’ FIFA 17 will be available on September 27th, but EA Access members on Xbox One and Origin Access members on PC can play up to 10 hours of FIFA 17 now. Members can unlock special custom EA Access and Origin Access FUT kits by completing a limited-time Squad Building Challenge. These challenges will only be available during the Play First Trial. Complete the challenge and your reward will carry over to FIFA 17 if you purchase the game.

Reus – Release Trailer

Indie game publisher SOEDESCO announced today that the god-game Reus by Abbey Games will make its console debut October 11th for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.

Reus is a god-game where players control a planet and rule four giants. Each giant has its own unique powers and abilities that enable players to shape and evolve the planet. If the player manages to combine their powers correctly, they can cultivate a peaceful environment for human civilization. Keep the humans happy and they will develop and expand their tribes… but don’t spoil them too much, as they might become greedy and start a war!

Road Rage – Open World Trailer

Maximum Games has released a brand new video for its upcoming open-world, melee-based combat motorcycle racing game, Road Rage, focusing on the city of Ashen and the neighborhoods that players will fight to control. Road Rage is set for release on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC on November 15th.

WWE 2K17 Reveals DLC Offerings, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Editions

2K today announced details surrounding the DLC offerings, Season Pass and Digital Deluxe Editions for WWE 2K17. The DLC offerings will include playable characters from WWE, NXT, WCW and WCCW; a playable match showcase based on the WWE Hall of Fame Class of 2016; a host of new in-game moves; and access to both unlockable content and player progression features. The individual content packages will begin releasing in late 2016, with some packages releasing in early 2017, for the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3, as well as Xbox One and Xbox 360.

The WWE 2K17 DLC offerings are scheduled to include the following items and be available for purchase on the PlayStation Network as well as Xbox Live:

Accelerator

• Players will gain instant access to all content available in the game’s VC Purchasable section (excluding DLC);
• Players can also decide overall rankings and attribute levels for all playable characters throughout the life of the product;

Future Stars Pack

• Playable WWE and NXT Superstars: Austin Aries, Karl Anderson, Luke Gallows, Mojo Rawley and Tye Dillinger;

Hall of Fame Showcase

• Playable matches include:
  • Cactus Jack and Diamond Dallas Page vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Jimmy Garvin and Michael “PS” Hayes) (WCW Saturday Night 1992);
  • The Fabulous Freebirds (Buddy Roberts and Michael “PS” Hayes) vs. Kerry and Kevin Von Erich (WCCW 1986);
  • Ivory vs. Jacqueline (SmackDown 2000);
  • Sting (gold and black tights) vs. Ric Flair (Clash of Champions 1988);
  • Sting (n.W.o. Wolfpac ring gear) vs. Bret Hart (WCW Halloween Havoc 1998);
  • Papa Shango vs. The Godfather (Dream Match);
  • Big Boss Man (with Albert) vs. The Big Show (Armageddon 1999);

Legends Pack

• Playable WWE Legends: Brutus “The Barber” Beefcake, Eddie Guerrero, Greg “The Hammer” Valentine, Sycho Sid and Tatanka;

MyPlayer Kick Start (PS4 and Xbox One Exclusive)

• Players will gain instant access to boost created Superstar ratings and attributes made available at launch as part of the game’s MyCareer mode;
• Players can also unlock all clothing made available at launch that provides attribute boosts in MyCareer;

New Moves Pack

• Explore a wide variety of new in-game moves, including the Swingout Neckbreaker (made popular by current WWE Raw Women’s Champion Charlotte); the Elbro Drop (made popular by WWE Superstar Zack Ryder); the Face Wash Combo (made popular by NXT Superstar Samoa Joe; and the TJP Clutch (made popular by current WWE Cruiserweight Champion T.J. Perkins);

NXT Enhancement Pack (PS4 and Xbox One Exclusive)

• Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;
• Players will earn a 50 percent boost in points while competing at NXT during MyCareer;

NXT Legacy Pack (PS3 and Xbox 360 Exclusive)

• Playable NXT Superstars: Apollo Crews, Nia Jax and Shinsuke Nakamura;

Players may purchase select WWE 2K17 DLC at a reduced price point through the game’s Season Pass. Players will receive the following items as they become available:

• Accelerator;
• Future Stars Pack;
• Hall of Fame Showcase;
• Legends Pack;
• New Moves Pack.

2K also announced Digital Deluxe Editions for WWE 2K17 will be available via PlayStation Network and Xbox Live as follows:

• PS4 and Xbox One – available for pre-order now:
  • Copy of WWE 2K17;
  • WWE 2K17 Season Pass;
  • WWE 2K17 MyPlayer Kick Start;
  • WWE 2K16 MyPlayer Kick Start (available immediately with pre-order purchase);
  • Goldberg Pack (access to two playable Bill Goldberg characters, as well as playable WCW Monday Nitro and Halloween Havoc arenas);
  • Theme (PS4 only; available immediately with pre-order purchase);
• PS3 – available beginning October 11th:
  • Copy of WWE 2K17;
  • WWE 2K17 Season Pass;
  • NXT Legacy Pack.

Tyranny – Developer Diary #2: Art and Animation

Paradox Interactive and Obsidian Entertainment today released the second behind-the-scenes video for Tyranny, the upcoming RPG set in an original world where evil has conquered the land. The new video focuses on the game’s design from the art, animation, and music side, introducing viewers to the many creators behind the aesthetics of Tyranny. Many details are shared on the concepts that went into the game’s companions, environments, and more.

Tyranny is scheduled to arrive for PC in 2016.

Dark Souls III: Ashes of Ariandel – Gameplay Trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Dark Souls III showcasing new footage from the upcoming Ashes of Ariandel DLC. The first of two planned downloadable expansions, Ashes of Ariandel is set to release on October 25th.

Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 – TGS 2016 Trailer

Bandai Namco has released a new trailer for Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2, showing off the opening cinematic and new game footage. Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 will be available on October 25th for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam, with an Open Beta set to release soon.

Ride 2 – Bikes and Day One Edition Detailed

Square Enix and Milestone today revealed its list of bikes for the upcoming motorcycle racer, Ride 2, which launches February 14th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC via Steam.

Ride 2 will feature a grand total of 190 bikes from 22 of the world’s leading bike manufacturers, which includes 174 bikes and 16 modifiable models. Choose from an assortment of options including: nakeds, superbikes, supersports, electric bikes, two-stroke bikes, café racers and supermotos.

For even more options, the Day One Edition for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One will include four exclusive bikes – the Ducati Hypermotard SP, Kawasaki ZZR 1400, Aprilia Tuono V4 Factory, Suzuki Hayabusa and a pack of 20 helmets.

Gears of War 4 Goes Gold

Microsoft today announced that Gears of War 4 has been released to manufacturing ahead of its October 11th worldwide release.

This also marks a major milestone for Xbox as the first-ever Gears of War title available in the Xbox Play Anywhere program, available simultaneously for Xbox One and Windows 10 PC. Additionally, Gears of War 4 also supports Cross Play across Xbox One and Windows 10 PC in all of the game’s modes, including Versus, campaign and the all-new Horde 3.0 survival mode.