Activision today released a new set of live music experiences featuring performances by the LA alt rock band Weezer.
In late October, Weezer headlined the Guitar Hero Live launch event at the YouTube Space in LA, and played a special show at the iHeartRadio Theatre in Burbank. Kicking off their set with their fresh new single “Thank Goodness for Girls,” three Weezer tracks from these performances are now playable in the game, including:
Additional music videos are now playable in GHTV, including new playable tracks from Queen and System Of A Down, via two new premium shows: The Champions and System of a Down Show. The tracks are:
Sony Computer Entertainment today announced that it has signed an agreement with Kojima Productions, a newly formed studio by game designer Hideo Kojima, to develop its first software title as a console exclusive to the PlayStation 4.
“I will be taking on a new challenge by establishing my own independent studio, and I am thrilled to be able to embark on this journey with PlayStation, who I have continued to work with all these past years,” said Hideo Kojima, Game Designer, Kojima Productions. “I cannot wait to deliver, with PlayStation, a game that will become a compelling franchise.”
Techland today lifted the veil of secrecy by releasing a story teaser for its upcoming game expansion, Dying Light: The Following. The new storyline takes place shortly after the final events of the original game as protagonist Kyle Crane and his group of survivors face both a new threat and new hope for salvation. Hard-pressed by the circumstances, Crane leaves the city walls and travels to a remote region taken over by a mysterious group whose intentions are not readily clear. The rumor of a way out turned out true, but does a potential cure really exist out here or is it all smoke and mirrors?
Dying Light: The Following will be released for PC, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 9th, 2016. The expansion will be available as DLC, as part of the Season Pass, and as part of Dying Light: The Following – Enhanced Edition.
Frontier Developments today launched Elite Dangerous: Horizons for PC.
Elite Dangerous: Horizons is the new season of major gameplay expansions for the space epic Elite Dangerous, beginning today with Planetary Landings on 1:1 scale worlds throughout the Milky Way. Elite Dangerous: Horizons will introduce further major gameplay features as the season continues into 2016.
Frontier has also launched Elite Dangerous 1.5: Ships – a free update for all Elite Dangerous players on PC and Xbox One – adding over 300 improvements including new spacecraft, new missions and SteamVR support.
Daum Games today announced that the first Black Desert Online Closed Beta test is now live and will run until December 22nd. Players who have been selected to participate should follow the instructions provided to access the Beta and get an early look at the MMORPG.
Players who pre-ordered the Conqueror’s Package will automatically be entered in both this first Beta test and the second. Players can still place their pre-orders on the official website.
The Beta test includes several improvements based on community feedback, the Tamer class, the Calpheon region, as well as special in-game events. GMs will be hosting games and challenges in which players can win prizes like dyes, taming equipment, and lanterns to help light the way through the stormy nights to the spots where GMs will ultimately spawn Kzaka, one of the biggest world bosses that players can fight come launch.
2K and Turtle Rock Studios today announced that Emet, a new Medic class Hunter, is now available for Evolve. This new combat Medic is available individually or as part of Hunting Season 2, which also includes Gorgon (Monster), Lennox (Assault class), Jack (Trapper class) and one additional upcoming Support class Hunter that will be made available before March 31st.
Emet, a repurposed medical drone made ready for battle, joins the Evolve lineup with an all-new set of weapons and healing gadgets, including:
In addition to Emet, two free character adaptations will join the Evolve lineup in the coming weeks. Similar to the previously released Meteor Goliath, Rogue Val and Blitz Markov, these adaptations provide an alternate character variant that combines new looks, effects, audio and gameplay into unique new playable Hunters. Tech Sergeant Hank’s strength is his ability to prepare his team for combat with his new Shield Charger, and deals damage with continuous laser beams from his Orbital Drill and Laser Cutter. Wasteland Maggie heats up the battle with a single Flame Snare harpoon trap and a Burst Pistol that fires molten bullets, both of which light enemies on fire. And Daisy now does damage to Monsters for the first time with a flamethrower backpack that roasts Monsters that get too close.
Koei Tecmo today announced new features and a new playable character, Nio Altugle, for the digital-only release of Atelier Escha & Logy Plus: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky, which will be available on January 19th for the PlayStation Vita.
Nio Altugle, the younger sister of the protagonist in Atelier Ayesha, only had a supporting role in the PlayStation 3 version of Atelier Escha & Logy, but can now be controlled in battle.
This version of the game also comes with new content, including brand new event scenes inspired by the Escha & Logy anime, which released in Japan in celebration of developer GUST’s 20th anniversary. These new scenes delve deeper into the relationship that titular characters Escha and Logy share, revealing a sweet secret story that was not available in previous versions of the game.
Additionally, Atelier Escha & Logy Plus includes all DLC from the PS3 version, new costumes, and a series of new and more challenging missions and ‘boss’ enemies. GUST has also incorporated Vita-specific features into Atelier Escha & Logy Plus alongside minor balancing fixes to create a more level gaming experience.
Focus Home Interactive and Tindalos Interactive have released a new trailer showcasing the Imperium faction from their upcoming RTS adaptation of Games Workshops tabletop game, Battlefleet Gothic: Armada, coming early 2016 for PC.
Activision has released the official Call of Duty: Black Ops III Black Market Update trailer.
New personalization items have arrived at the Black Market. Exchange your Cryptokeys and Call of Duty Points for a chance at new character customizations, weapon camos, melee weapons, and more.
The new Black Market items are available now for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC.
Sierra today released King’s Quest – Chapter 2: Rubble Without a Cause. After recounting the story of his first days in Daventry, an aging King Graham tells his granddaughter, Gwendolyn, about his first test as ruler of the kingdom. This time, a mischievous horde of goblins has imprisoned the people of Daventry, and a still inexperienced Graham must confront difficult choices and even harder consequences to save his friends.
King’s Quest – Chapter 2: Rubble Without a Cause is out now for $9.99 on the PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 3 through the PlayStation Store, and will be available tomorrow, December 16th on Xbox One and Xbox 360 via the Xbox Games Store and PC via Steam.
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