Get a first look at the new Dubai arena in the latest trailer for RIGS Mechanized Combat League. The first-person arena shooter is currently being developed for PlayStation VR by Guerilla Games.
During the Sony press conference at Paris Games Week, Quantic Dreams announced Detroit, a new title based on the PS3 tech demo called Kara that they released in 2012. Detroit will be exclusive to PlayStation 4.
During the Sony press conference at Paris Games Week, Supermassive Games unveiled Until Dawn: Rush of Blood, a new horror game in development exclusively for PlayStation VR on PlayStation 4. No other details were shared.
Crytek today announced a partnership with Sony Computer Entertainment to bring new IP Robinson: The Journey exclusively to the upcoming PlayStation 4 virtual reality platform. Developed by Crytek, Robinson: The Journey invites players to become pioneers as they crash-land on a mysterious planet and set out to uncover the secrets it conceals.
Bandai Namco today announced Tekken 7 for home consoles. With the Tekken franchise celebrating its 20 anniversary, the newest chapter of the series returns to its gameplay roots with classic 1 vs 1 bouts and its canon storyline centered on the eternal struggle for power amongst the members of the Mishima clan. With newcomer Kazumi Mishima joining the fight, the battle between father and son, and also husband and wife, will come to its fated conclusion in Tekken 7.
Tekken 7 is currently in development at Bandai Namco’s Tokyo, Japan studio under the leadership of franchise director, Katsuhiro Harada. Powered by Unreal Engine 4, Tekken 7 sets a new standard in graphics quality for the series, featuring highly detailed characters and dynamic environments. In its first appearance on home systems, Tekken 7 will feature numerous modes and enhancements beyond its arcade counterpart, including an in-depth story mode that lets players fully experience the canon storyline. Players will also be able to check out new fighters Kazumi Mishima, Claudio, Josie, Shaheen, Katarina, Lucky Chloe, Gigas, and more for the first time outside of the arcade.
2K and Gearbox Software revealed the first look at Battleborn’s three competitive multiplayer modes – Capture, Meltdown, and Incursion – through an all-new trailer during PlayStation’s Paris Games Week press conference today. Additionally, the companies announced that the Battleborn Open Beta is coming in 2016 on all available platforms and can be experienced first on the PlayStation 4 through exclusive early access. The Open Beta will also be available on PC and Xbox One, and more details will be released soon.
Battleborn’s team-based competitive multiplayer action can be experienced by up to 10 players online in 5v5 matches, and includes three distinct multiplayer modes:
Additionally, a smaller, closed technical test for the game begins this Thursday, October 29th at 1PM ET on PS4, Xbox One and PC, and will give players the chance to try out Battleborn’s Meltdown competitive multiplayer mode, as well as experience a new Story Mission called “The Algorithm” with 15 of the game’s 25 playable heroes. Players can register to help test the game at http://rsvp.battleborn.com.
Capcom today revealed a host of brand new information for Street Fighter V during the Sony press conference at Paris Games Week. Yoshinori Ono took to the stage to confirm that the title will be launching on February 16th, 2016. Additionally, everyone’s favorite yoga-inspired fighter, Dhalsim, has stretched his way into the Street Fighter V roster.
Also during the conference today, new details were shared regarding post launch support plans for Street Fighter V. Over the course of 2016, six new characters will be added to the title, bringing the total roster up from 16 at launch to 22 by the end of next year. Additionally, gameplay content, costumes, new challenges and balance system updates will be continually made available throughout 2016 and beyond.
All gameplay related content, including the new characters, will be available for players to purchase for free by earning the in-game reward currency called Fight Money. Fight Money can be earned by players through in-game activities such as undertaking daily goals and leveling up individual characters. For those who just can’t wait to unlock each piece of new content, content can also be purchased instantly using real in-game money, named Zenny. All gameplay updates and balance changes will be made available to all players at the same time for free. This new release strategy means that for the first time ever, the initial purchase of Street Fighter V is all that players will need to make in order to stay current with the game and enjoy all future content.
Sega and Creative Assembly today launched Alien: Isolation – The Collection for PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One as a digital download. The PlayStation 4 and Xbox One version of ‘The Collection’ will be $39.99 at launch, with Steam users able to take advantage of a 50% discount of the $59.99 price in an exclusive 24 hour launch day promotion. Additionally, the cost of the digital version of Alien: Isolation on all consoles will be reduced to $29.99, beginning today.
Alien: Isolation – The Collection features the main game in addition to all previously released DLC, including two standalone missions set aboard the Nostromo, where players can relive some of the terrifying moments from the original Alien film, playing as original protagonist, Ellen Ripley and members of her crew. The Collection also includes five mission packs that add new maps, playable characters and challenges to Survivor and Salvage modes.
BioWare and Lucasfilm today announced the launch of the new Digital Expansion for Star Wars: The Old Republic, Knights of the Fallen Empire. Free for all subscribers, Knights of the Fallen Empire is a return to a deeper, more personal experience that delivers on the hallmarks of BioWare-style storytelling. Players create their own adventure to new planets in the outer rim of the galaxy, meet companions and recruit them as allies, make choices that have the power to change destiny, and determine the fate of the galaxy. The expansion includes the first nine chapters of an evolving player-driven storyline, with new chapters continuing to release episodically.
This new adventure also offers first-time players an accessible point of entry to the universe of Star Wars: The Old Republic. The digital expansion also includes a free Level 60 character, allowing them to jump straight into the Knights of the Fallen Empire storyline.
Chainsawesome Games has revealed that Knight Squad, a medieval-themed party game for up to eight players, will go into full launch November 16th on PC and Xbox One. Xbox One players will be able to enjoy Knight Squad as part of November’s Games with Gold offer as soon as it launches, while Steam Early Access supporters will obtain Knight Squad: Extra Chivalrous DLC for free.
Reminiscent of classic party games like Bomberman, Knight Squad drops players into one of several top-down arenas where they face off to see who will be the last knight standing, capture all of the flags, or score the most goals in an adapted form of full-contact (and full-slaughter) soccer.
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