CD Projekt RED today announced that The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings, prequel to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, is now available on Xbox One via backward compatibility and is free to download for a limited time. The giveaway is from January 21st (6 a.m. PST) through February 5th (12 a.m. UTC).
Firaxis Games and 2K today announced their partnership with Long War Studios, the developers behind the Long War mod for XCOM: Enemy Unknown and XCOM: Enemy Within, on upcoming XCOM 2 content.
Nintendo provided new details about several of its upcoming role-playing games for the Nintendo 3DS. This included the announcement of a special Fire Emblem Fates Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL launching February 19th and the reveal of a Collector’s Edition for Bravely Second: End Layer, which includes the upcoming sequel to Bravely Default that launches on April 15th.
The Fire Emblem Fates Edition New Nintendo 3DS XL (game sold separately) launches on February 19th for $239.99 and features art inspired by the game on the front of the hardware. Players can choose to purchase one of two versions when Fire Emblem Fates launches on February 19th for $49.99 each. In Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright, players battle a corrupted king. And in Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest, a misguided kingdom must be changed from within. Each path is a complete story and a complete game. Playing both will show players two different sides of one conflict. After completing Chapter 6, players will have the option to download the other version of the game and experience a new adventure for only $24.99. In addition, a third story, Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation, which finds the game’s main character choosing neither the “Conquest” nor “Birthright” path in the story, launches as DLC on March 10th for $24.99 for players that already own the “Conquest” or “Birthright” version of the game.
A special edition will also be available that includes all three games on a single game card, an artbook and a Nintendo 3DS XL pouch for $99.99. When the game launches, further DLC in the form of new maps will also be released on a regular basis, with the first map launching on February 19th. Players can choose to buy each of these maps individually, or purchase Map Pack 1 for $22.49 to get access to them all at a discount once they are released.
When Bravely Second: End Layer launches exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS on April 15th, a Collector’s Edition will also be available for purchase. The Collector’s Edition includes the game, a 10-song original soundtrack and 250-page deluxe art book. A demo version of the game, Bravely Second: End Layer – The Ballad of the Three Cavaliers, will launch in the Nintendo eShop prior to the full game’s launch. This demo includes a story different than the one found in Bravely Second: End Layer, as well as new jobs and areas to explore. StreetPass tags and bonuses from the demo will also carry over to the main game.
In the face of deadly predators and even deadlier foes, the hunter Takkar comes to Oros to help the Wenja people rise above extinction. Ubisoft has released a new trailer for Far Cry Primal, introducing the game’s protagonist, Takkar, and his story.
Then watch the latest Behind the Scenes video for Far Cry Primal and discover how the team at Ubisoft brought to life mankind’s earliest fight for survival. Far Cry Primal will hit stores February 23rd on Xbox One and PlayStation 4. The PC version will release on March 1st.
Blackbird Interactive and Gearbox Software today announced that Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak, a new, ground-based prequel to the classic Homeworld games, is now available on Steam for $49.99.
Epic Games has released a brand new gameplay trailer for its upcoming MOBA, Paragon. The new gameplay video features Gadget and Feng Mao pushing down mid-lane, while Rampage rushes to defend, setting up a gank from the Assassin Kallari.
Paragon will be available on PC and PlayStation 4, with Early Access beginning in Spring 2016 and Open Beta in Summer 2016.
Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment today announced Mortal Kombat XL, the definitive experience of Mortal Kombat X. Mortal Kombat XL will be available beginning March 1st for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Mortal Kombat XL offers the ultimate Mortal Kombat X experience that includes the main game and all content featured in upcoming Kombat Pack 2:
Also included with Mortal Kombat XL are previously released DLC from the original Kombat Pack:
Bloober Team and Aspyr Media today announced that the horror game Layers of Fear will debut February 16th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Disney Interactive announced that beginning today, you can pre-order the Marvel Batlegrounds Play Set for Disney Infinity 3.0, which is set to hit stores on March 15th.
Marvel Battlegrounds is a four-player, arcade-style brawler that allows you to battle with up to three friends locally. You get to play in 12 levels across eight all-new arenas, including Knowhere and Wakanda. You’ll also be able to battle as any playable Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes figure, making Marvel Battlegrounds the Play Set with the largest selection of playable characters.
The Marvel Battlegrounds Play Set Pack will come with the Play Set piece and one figure (Captain America – The First Avenger). As a bonus, if you pre-order the Play Set today through March 14th, you’ll receive a free Disney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes figure of your choice at participating retailers in Canada, while supplies last.
Two classic gaming universes collide when flat Paper Mario jumps off the page and into the world of Mario & Luigi in Mario & Luigi: Paper Jam, launching exclusively for the Nintendo 3DS on January 22nd.
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