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Borderlands 3 Director’s Cut is Now Available

New challenges await in the Borderlands 3 Director’s Cut add-on, which is now available for purchase separately and available to download for owners of Borderlands 3 Ultimate Edition or Season Pass 2. In addition, the brand new Disciples of the Vault cosmetic packs just debuted alongside Director’s Cut; two new loot machines have been added to the base game for use by all players; and Borderlands 3 has joined the PlayStation Now library.

Borderlands 3 Director’s Cut includes a Varkid raid boss named Hemovorous the Invincible, as well as an interplanetary murder mystery. You’ll also find the first of three planned Vault Cards. By completing Vault Card challenges, you gain progress toward unlocking themed rewards, including unique Legendary gear, tons of new cosmetic items, and a brand new in-game resource: Diamond Keys.

Apr
8

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Apex Legends War Games Event Launches Next Tuesday

Respawn Entertainment today announced Apex Legends War Games, a new event featuring never-before-seen playlist modifiers, a new rewards track and a new set of challenges. Get a first-look at the game modes and all the content up for grabs when War Games launches on Tuesday, April 13th.

In Apex Legends War Games, each new playlist modifier will only last for a few days, but players will want to come back for the earnable cosmetics and goodies, including epic Rampart and 30-30 skins, five unlockable Battle Pass levels and more XP challenges refreshed daily. In addition, five modes will take over normal Play Apex playlists in rapid succession when War Games kick off next Tuesday.

Apr
8

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The Season of Greed is Underway in Hitman 3

Greed, the first of the Seven Sins DLC collection for Hitman 3 is now available and includes a new escalation as well as unlockable suits and items. You can purchase Greed for $4.99 or the whole Seven Deadly Sins collection for $29.99.

The Season of Greed also includes free content for owners of Hitman 3:

  • Seasonal Event: The Berlin Egg Hunt (March 30 – April 12)
  • Dartmoor Elusive Target – The Collector (April 9 – April 19)
  • Dubai & Dartmoor Featured Contracts: Two Angry Gamers (April 15)
  • Hawke’s Bay Elusive Target – The Politician (April 23 – May 3)
  • Escalation: The Jinzhen Incident (April 29)
  • Mendoza/Chongqing/Berlin Featured Contracts: Achievement Hunter (May 6)

Apr
7

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JRPG Edge of Eternity Reaching PC in June, PS5 and Xbox Series Versions Announced for 2021

Developer Midgard Studio and publisher Dear Villagers today announced that, after two years in Steam Early Access, their JRPG Edge Of Eternity will release on PC on June 8th with a launch update that adds 20 hours of additional gameplay and brings the game’s story to an end. To celebrate the announcement, the game will be available at a discount on Steam until April 13th and will be 33% off.

Edge Of Eternity was also announced for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S today. It’ll arrive on the next-gen consoles alongside the PS5, Xbox One and Game Pass versions, in the newly announced release window of Q4 2021.

Apr
7

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EA Partners with Augusta to Feature The Masters Exclusively in EA Sports PGA Tour

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Today, Electronic Arts unveiled EA Sports PGA Tour: Road to the Masters as the exclusive home of the historic Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club. The Masters made its first-ever virtual appearance with EA Sports in 2011, and its return to video games has been highly requested by golf fans. Fred Ridley, Chairman of Augusta National Golf Club and the Masters Tournament, unveiled the new cover of EA Sports PGA Tour today during his annual press conference before the 2021 Masters Tournament.

In addition to being the home of the Masters Tournament, EA Sports PGA Tour is the only video game where fans can compete at all four of golf’s major championships: the Masters Tournament, PGA Championship, U.S. Open Championship, and The Open Championship. More information about each major championship will be revealed this summer.

Apr
7

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Pac-Man 99 Arrives Today on Nintendo Switch

Bandai Namco today announced that Pac-Man 99 will be available later today for the Nintendo Switch. In Pac-Man 99, ninety-nine Pac-Man players compete against each other until one remains. Chomp down on Power Pellets to activate special power-ups and send Jammer Pac-Man to opponents’ mazes to become the last Pac standing. Pac-Man 99 is a special offer for Nintendo Switch Online members at no additional cost.

A DLC bundle is also available to enhance your experience with additional modes and 20 alternate skins of classic Bandai Namco games including Dig Dug and Galaga. The DLC bundle can be purchased for $29.99 and the classic character skins can be purchased individually for $1.99 through the Nintendo eShop.

Apr
7

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Curse of the Dead Gods x Dead Cells Crossover Event

Focus Home Interactive and Passtech Games have partnered with Motion Twin and Evil Empire for “Curse of the Dead Cells,” a new crossover event featuring the indie roguelikes Curse of the Dead Gods and Dead Cells. On April 14th, players will be able to download a free update for Curse of the Dead Gods on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC featuring special new content inspired by Dead Cells.

Here’s what surprises Dead Cells fans can discover in Curse of the Dead Gods when the new event kicks off next week:

  • New Curse — Curse of the Headless: Players will move faster but take more damage, with a visual twist emblematic of Dead Cells’ main character.
  • Three New Weapons: The Sword of Conjunctivius, the Broadsword of the Knight, and the Crossbow of the Condemned.
  • New Challenge Room that can be found during runs featuring a Dead Cells Cursed Chest, a special challenge and a rare weapon.

The update will also include other new content for Curse of the Dead Gods players, including a new two-handed weapon style and an additional Curse.

Apr
6

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Oddworld: Soulstorm is Out Now

Oddworld Inhabitants today announced that Oddworld: Soulstorm, the latest installment in the platformer series, is now available on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC via the Epic Games Store. The PS5 digital version is free for PlayStation Plus members during the month of April.

Apr
6

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Star Wars Republic Commando Now Available on Switch and PS4

Aspyr and Lucasfilm Games today announced that Star Wars Republic Commando is now available digitally on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4 for $14.99. The classic, first-person tactical shooter is back, now as a single player experience for today’s modern consoles.

Apr
6

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BioWare Details Gameplay Calibrations for Mass Effect Legendary Edition

The Mass Effect Legendary Edition team at BioWare has published a new blog post detailing the game’s development process, providing more details on what to expect in the remaster, from gameplay tuning to rebalancing and more.

Here’s what this post contains:

  • Combat Tuning (Mass Effect)
  • Additional Gameplay Improvements (All)
  • The Mako (Mass Effect)
  • Unifying & Modernizing the Trilogy (All)
  • Galaxy at War Rebalancing (Mass Effect 3)

Next week, a blog post will look at the remastering process with a strong focus on the visual changes across the trilogy. Mass Effect Legendary Edition will be available on May 14th for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.