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The psychological Horror Game Unholy Confirmed for July Release. Steam Demo Available Today

Don your mask and experience HOOK’s terrifying stealth horror exploration title ahead of the official release.

Milan, Italy – 14th June 2022 – HOOK, the indie label of global video game publisher Digital Bros, and Polish developer Duality Games are thrilled to announce that Unholy, the new first-person psychological horror experience, will launch on 20th July for PC. The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions will follow later. 

Horror fans have the opportunity to get hands-on with Unholy as a playable demo is now live on Steam. The Unholy demo will also be promoted in the upcoming Steam Next Fest from 19-26 June, opening up the horrors facing the protagonist Dorothea as she traverses two parallel worlds in her search to uncover the truth surrounding the disappearance of her son. 

Check out the release date trailer for Unholy here 

Unholy follows the disappearance of a young child from a run-down, unwelcoming post-soviet town. Using exploration, puzzle solving and intriguing combat mechanics, players will traverse between reality and a twisted Unholy world to unveil the terrifying truth. 

Features of Unholy

  • Two parallel worlds to explore. The grey and cold reality of a brutalist post-soviet Eastern European town and the creepy and twisted world of Unholy, a grotesque society ruled by a relentless priest caste.
  • An intense psychological horror experience driven by a deep, dark narrative storyline played out with captivating visuals based on the works of reputed dark artist Tomasz Strzałkowski (Duality Games Art director and founder).
  • A unique gameplay blend that combines meticulous exploration, intriguing puzzle solving, infiltration and stealth with intriguing shooting dynamics.
  • An intriguing combat system. Use four different emotions: anger, shock, sadness and desire to interact with the environment (destroy obstacles, trigger mechanisms, overload circuits, illuminate your way) or to confuse, lure or damage your opponents.
  • Masks! Everybody in the unholy world hides behind a mask and it can be the difference between life or death. Build your own mask to get new skills and improve your abilities or wear other masks to infiltrate, confuse your enemies and impersonate your opponents.

Unholy will be published for PC on 20th July with the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series S/X versions following later. Players can wishlist the game on Steam now. For more information Follow Unholy on Discord and Facebook

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ABOUT HOOK 

HOOK, a Digital Bros’ subsidiary, is a publishing label focused on offering a unique selection of indie games which stand out for concept, visual, genre or themes. 

HOOK provides full-service publishing support (including funding, development support, QA, localization, marketing & PR) to independent development teams with a strong commitment and vision, to help them realize and market their projects globally. 

ABOUT DUALITY GAMES 

Duality Games is a Warsaw based studio founded in January 2018 by Tomasz Strzałkowski. A team of 15 developers who are all professionals in their fields and very passionate about what they do. For all of them, making games is doing what they love. 

DECEIVE INC. Celebrates High Alert Update Launch with Double XP Weekend & Official Soundtrack Release

Developer Sweet Bandits Studios and publisher Tripwire Presents, announced today the release of the DECEIVE INC. High Alert update, out now for PC (via Steam and Epic Games Store), the PlayStation®5 computer entertainment system, and the Xbox Series X|S console systems. The High Alert update brings significant improvements to the Heat System first introduced with the Misery Empire update. Designed to encourage agents to make full use of the spycraft and subterfuge elements that make DECEIVE INC. special, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive. To that end, the developers are turning up the Heat System even further, with updates to values relating to damage, NPC interactions, new Elite Guards, and more. The end result for players means more matches packed to the brim with the surprising, clever, and memorable spy-vs-spy moments DECEIVE INC. is known for. For a full breakdown of the DECEIVE INC. High Alert update patch notes, please head here.

In addition, developer Sweet Bandits Studios is excited to announce the highly-requested release of the DECEIVE INC. official soundtrack. Available for free on all major music streaming platforms, the DECEIVE INC. soundtrack is full of irresistible disco,funk, and neo-soul infused songs composed by Sweet Bandits’ very own Audio Designer/Music Producer Simon Cress. Stream the entire album today on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music, Pandora, iHeartRadio, Tidal, Deezer, and more! Creators are also encouraged and welcome to use the official DECEIVE INC. soundtrack on any TikTok and Instagram reels.

To celebrate the release of the DECEIVE INC. High Alert update and official soundtrack, players can look forward to a Double XP event starting tomorrow, June 15 at 4pm BST/5pm CEST and running through June 19 at 4pm BST/5pm CEST. 

Listen to the DECEIVE INC. official soundtrack for free today by clicking here

With the recent release of the High Alert update, free soundtrack, and growing community of agents, there’s never been a better time to become a world class spy by joining DECEIVE INC., a private corporation with complete monopoly over the international espionage market. You can disguise yourself as anyone you meet in an instant, have access to state-of-the-art gadgets the rest of the world can only dream of and possess skills that would make Hollywood super spies jealous. But you are not alone. Rival spies are after the same objective and every single one of them is as skilled, cunning and well-equipped as you are. Blend in, grab the objective and break out. In the end, only one spy can complete the mission and get the paycheck. Company policy.

Available now, the standard edition of DECEIVE INC. has an MSRP of $19.99 USD, €19.99 EUR, and £16.99 GBP with an ESRB: T for Teen and PEGI 16 rating. Aspiring agents can also purchase the DECEIVE INC. Black Tie Edition for an MSRP of $29.99 USD, €29.99 EUR, and £24.99 GBP to receive a ton of cool extras, including the “Dressed to Impress” Profile Portrait, Title, and Equipment Ink with an additional 1,000 Bonds (in-game premium currency).

To learn more about Tripwire Presents please visit their official website.

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Exoprimal Summons Savage Gauntlet Mode, Exosuit Variants at Xbox Games Showcase: Extended

London (June 13, 2023) Today at the Xbox Games Showcase: Extended, Capcom presented an in-depth look at a brand-new player versus environment (PvE) game mode coming to Exoprimal™ called Savage Gauntlet. Alongside detailing this new co-op experience, the event debuted additional Exosuit variants joining the roster in a post-launch update. Exofighters eager to get a taste of the online team-based action game before it launches this July can join the wargames in Open Beta Test 2 later this week.

Savage Gauntlet is a new game mode where five-player teams take on PvE scenarios that rotate weekly. These limited-time missions are late-game content that offer a higher level of challenge. Exofighters are encouraged to take leveled-up Exosuits into these combat tests and equip Module power-ups. Savage Gauntlet presents squads across the world with the same objective and the Exoprimal community is invited to vie for the fastest completion time. The missions are replayable and groups are welcome to come back and try new strategies to achieve higher rankings and even earn rewards.

In addition to showcasing this competitive PvE mode, Exoprimal Director Takuro Hiraoka introduced new Exosuit variants. These designs feature distinct combat styles that contrast with their default models, introducing new ways to play. For example, while Deadeye typically comes equipped with an assault rifle, its Alpha variant wields a weapon with burst fire and shotgun capabilities.

The full list of Alpha variant Exosuits includes:

  • Deadeye Alpha: Burst Fire
  • Zephyr Alpha: Energy Chakram
  • Barrage Alpha: Rocket Hop
  • Vigilant Alpha: Marksman
  • Roadblock Alpha: Fortress Shield
  • Krieger Alpha: Charge Shotgun
  • Murasame Alpha: Frost Glaive
  • Witchdoctor Alpha: Duality Beam
  • Skywave Alpha: Thunderclap
  • Nimbus Alpha: Double Barrel

The Alpha variant Exosuits are coming to Exoprimal in a post-launch title update. New content will be added to the game with each season, so stay tuned to see what else is on the way in the future.

Exoprimal releases worldwide on July 14, 2023 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PC via Steam, and it arrives day one with Xbox Game Pass for console, PC, and Cloud.

Prior to launch, players can join the wargames early in Open Beta Test 2, which takes place on all supported platforms Friday, June 16 at 01:00 BST/02:00 CEST – Monday, June 19 at 00:59 BST/01:59 CEST. This beta includes new features, including 10-player co-op missions and story content providing a deeper look at the main game mode, Dino Survival. Open Beta Test 2 participants are also eligible to receive the “Flash” skin for Zephyr as a special bonus item that can be used in the full game.

Pre-orders for Exoprimal are available now and include three Exosuit skins as a bonus. Beyond the Standard Edition, the “Deluxe Edition” bundles in the “Head Start Kit,” which consists of three more Exosuit skins, plus early unlock tickets for Nimbus, Vigilant, and Murasame. These Exosuits can be unlocked via gameplay as well. As a limited-time bonus, the Deluxe Edition also includes “Survival Pass Season 1: Premium Tier,” which features additional cosmetic rewards.

About Exoprimal

Exoprimal is an online, team-based action game pitting humanity’s futuristic Exosuit technology against history’s most ferocious beasts – dinosaurs. Set in 2040, players are pulled into wargames orchestrated by the advanced A.I. Leviathan. In the main game mode Dino Survival, teams of five Exofighters race to complete objectives while fending off hordes of dinosaurs to survive. Each match is different from the last, and players can swap between Exosuits at any time and change their tactics as new challenges arise. Along the way, players will unlock story sequences and earn rewards to customize their Exosuits.

About Capcom

Capcom is a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment for game consoles, PCs, handheld and wireless devices. Founded in 1983, the company has created hundreds of games, including groundbreaking franchises Resident Evil™, Monster Hunter™, Street Fighter™, Mega Man™, Devil May Cry™ and Ace Attorney™. Capcom maintains operations in the U.S., U.K., Germany, France, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore and Tokyo, with corporate headquarters located in Osaka, Japan. More information about Capcom and its products can be found at www.capcom.com  or news.capcomusa.com.

Capcom, and the Capcom logo are registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. in the U.S. or other countries. Ace Attorney, Devil May Cry, Mega Man, Monster Hunter, Resident Evil and Street Fighter are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Capcom Co., Ltd. and/or its subsidiaries, in the U.S. and/or other countries. All other trademarks and trade names are the property of their respective owners.

Diablo IV Review

Diablo IV

Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
Platforms: Xbox Series XXbox OnePlayStation 4PlayStation 5PC (Reviewed)
Release Date: 6 June 2023
Price: $69.99 USD – Available Here $109.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

I firmly believe that the more you wait for a video game, there’s more chance for it to be complete junk. I’ve seen that happen with Duke Nukem Forever, Star Citizen, and who knows what will happen with Beyond Good and Evil 2 – assuming it ever releases. Sometimes I just give up on hyping myself up, stop following the news, and be pleasantly surprised once I remember that something from “development hell” is finally out. Now, Diablo IV was far from ever being in development hell but we have been drip-fed over the years in the form of short trailers, artwork, and vague updates. And just like that, it’s finally out!

Story

Diablo IV takes place fifty years after the events of Diablo III. You play as The Wanderer, a little nobody caught in the war between Heaven and Hell. After being drugged by villagers corrupted by Lilith and fed petals of her blood, The Wanderer forms an unlikely connection with Lilith. But way before taking her on, we have to delve deeper into the dungeons all over Sanctuary and discover hidden areas with plenty of optional content. As we try to grapple with the power vacuum left after the defeat of antagonists from the previous game, we’re also caught in the fierce war between Lilith and Inarius, a fallen angel.

Gameplay

Despite the complexity that shows its face later in the game, Diablo IV is surprisingly easy to get into. At least combat-wise. The story might give you a slight headache if you haven’t been playing the previous entries in the series, but good old hack n slash is something you can always rely on.

As expected, at the start of the game you are considerably limited in how you dispatch the creatures of Hell. I played as a sorceress so in the first hour I had a measly staff in my inventory and some basic armor. As you level up, more and more skills are introduced but at the same time, the world of Diablo IV is carefully balanced as you go through the story and complete side quests. There is always a slight challenge as you play reminding you that you’re merely a cog in the machine, helplessly caught between the war of Heaven and Hell.

Visuals

Compared to the previous entry (and the fact that more than a decade has passed in between) the graphics received a significant upgrade. You won’t see much of it at the start, though. The game has a strange habit of hanging too much around the initial area of Kyovashad, where all the colors seem washed out and monochromatic. I get it, it’s supposed to portray the hopelessness of its denizens and the absolute despair of the Sanctuary but it ended up being a real slog to push through. However, past Act 2 you’ll see what the game engine of Diablo IV can really achieve. It is at the same time that you’ll be able to get your hands on better-looking armor sets and make your reputation out of little nobody to a Wanderer that brings fear into the (nonexistent) hearts of mobs.

Audio

I’m rarely a person that will hype myself up, even for some games that I’ve been waiting for quite some time. However, when it came to the soundtrack and sound design, I knew that Blizzard cannot disappoint. It is a mere joy exploring the outskirts of Kyovashad and around Yelesna as gloomy gothic notes follow you wherever you go. Some of the boss fights have such memorable themes that I was seriously considering dying once or twice to Astaroth just so I could hear his theme again. I died more than a dozen times though, but that was merely due to my incompetence.

Overall

If there was one game that could be described as “worth the wait”, it’s definitely this one. As expected from today’s gaming climate, the game also comes with a shop and microtransactions but none of it is aggressively thrown in your face. You can have enough armor sets, weapons, and whatnot to experiment with – without spending a dime on visual gimmicks. What I didn’t like is how the story of Act 3 seems really drawn out and artificially prolonged, like a season of some Netflix show that has enough content for 6 episodes, yet they somehow watered it down to 12. It is a game where you won’t find yourself saying “Just one more hour and I’m done” but more like “Just one more day and I’ll consider a break to finally eat something”.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

AEW: FIGHT FOREVER REVEALS TAG TEAM MODE

AEW: FIGHT FOREVER REVEALS TAG TEAM MODEFEATURING THE YOUNG BUCKS, BEST FRIENDS AND LUCHA BROS

Gamers Can Take Down Enemies with The Most Brutal and Beautiful Tandem Creations!

Sydney, Australia – June 14th, 2023: THQ Nordic GmbH and All Elite Wrestling (AEW) unveiled Tag Team mode in AEW: Fight Forever. Check out legendary AEW World Tag Team Champions in the AEW: Fight Forever ring: https://youtu.be/es_sYn9_2tY

Xbox Store: https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/store/aew-fight-forever-elite-edition-pre-order/9n02n4xkxfb4

PlayStation Store: https://store.playstation.com/concept/10005440

Steam – Wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913210/

Scheduled for release across PC, PS4™/5, Xbox One and Series S/X, and Nintendo® Switch on Thursday, June 29, 2023, AEW: Fight Forever is already being recognised for its retro approach to design, which includes hand-crafted animations and a nostalgic arcade feel. AEW: Fight Forever presents fans with their first chance to pull off wrestling moves only seen on the wildly popular AEW programming. Online co-op wrestling is going completely next level with Tag-Team matches that feature sequences of team manoeuvres performed with simple commands. Game modes including Ladder Match, Exploding Barbed Wire and Casino Battle Royale along with a stacked roster of popular AEW wrestlers, career mode, wrestler customisation, signature AEW arenas, multiple match types and some good ol’ fashioned unsanctioned fun await.

The AEW: Fight Forever Matt Hardy digital pre-order is available worldwide for PS4™/5, Xbox One and Series S/X, and Nintendo® Switch.

THQ Nordic and AEW also revealed the content of the special AEW: Fight Forever Elite Edition, which will be available digitally for both console and PC:

  • Early Access (24-hour/available Wednesday, June 28)
  • Matt Hardy and Broken Matt Hardy roster additions
  • Six more amazing AEW in-game roster wrestlers: Dax Harwood, Cash Wheeler, The Bunny, Keith Lee, HOOK and Danhausen
  • PLUS four mini-games inspired by the biggest wrestlers in AEW

Follow @aewgames for AEW: Fight Forever for updates, and don’t forget to tune into All Elite Arcade on Twitch every Thursday at 1 a.m. AEST (Wednesday at 11 a.m. EDT).

For more info visit: https://aew.thqnordic.com

Visit AEW on Twitch: http://twitch.tv/aewgames

Follow AEW on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AEWGames

About AEW: Fight Forever

Features:

•             Match Types

o             Single Matches

o             Tag-Team

o             3-Way

o             4-Way

o             Ladder Matches

o             Casino Battle Royale

o             Falls Count Anywhere

o             Unsanctioned Lights-Out (allows use of weapons)

o             Exploding Barbed Wire Death Matches

•             Career Mode

•             Wide Range of Customisation Modes

o             Custom Wrestlers (attire and appearance)

o             Custom Move-Sets

o             Custom Entrances

o             Custom Teams

o             Custom Arenas

•             Online Multiplayer

•             Leaderboards

Notes for Editors:

About THQ Nordic

The THQ Nordic official boiler plate can be found here: https://thqnordic.com/company/about

THQ Nordic Website

About AEW

Founded by CEO, GM and Head of Creative Tony Khan in 2019, AEW is headlined by CM Punk, Jon Moxley, Thunder Rosa, Chris Jericho, Bryan Danielson, Claudio Castagnoli, Kenny Omega, The Young Bucks (Matt and Nick Jackson), Adam Cole, Sting, FTR, Jungle Boy, Jade Cargill, Dr. Britt Baker, Scorpio Sky, Hangman Page, Sammy Guevara, Matt Hardy, Samoa Joe, Swerve Strickland, Miro, Lucha Bros., PAC, Wardlow, Darby Allin, Nyla Rose, Red Velvet, Ruby Soho, Toni Storm, Hikaru Shida, Athena, Malakai Black, Andrade El Idolo, Christian Cage, Eddie Kingston, Ethan Page, Orange Cassidy, Ricky Starks, Powerhouse Hobbs, Luchasaurus, Lance Archer, Keith Lee and many more. For the first time in many years, AEW is offering an alternative to mainstream wrestling, with a roster of world-class talent that is injecting new spirit, freshness and energy into the industry.

“AEW: Dynamite” airs every Wednesday from 8-10 p.m. ET on TBS and attracts the youngest wrestling audience on television. The fight-forward show “AEW: Rampage” airs every Friday from 10-11 p.m. ET on TNT. AEW’s multi-platform content also includes “AEW Dark” and “AEW Dark: Elevation,” two weekly professional wrestling YouTube series, “Being the Elite,” a weekly behind-the-scenes YouTube series, and “AEW Unrestricted,” a weekly podcast series. For more info, check out:

https://www.allelitewrestling.com/

About YUKE’S Co., Ltd.
After developing the world’s first 3D wrestling video game engine for the PlayStation, YUKE’S has continued to lead the world in fighting game technology. YUKES’ main expertise lies in having the foresight and planning ability to methodically research the subject matter of an upcoming title to be able to transform the product into the optimal consumer gaming experience, and having the technology at hand required to do so. YUKE’S has undertaken the planning & development of numerous game titles which have been released across markets worldwide. We will continue to
provide entertainment, dreams, and profound inspiration to people around the world through the creative expression of innovative ideas.

https://www.yukes.co.jp/en/

FIRST DEAD ISLAND 2 DLC OUT NOW; GORE-SOME FUTURE PLANS UNVEILED

This is the Roadmap to HELL-A!

HELL-A, CALIFORNIA / Sydney, Australia, 14th June 2023 | Deep Silver and Dambuster Studios announce the first wave of DLC for Dead Island 2, with a number of free and paid for additions to the Dead Island 2 world, along with a Quality of Life patch improving an already bloody brilliant game.

Giving a hint of what’s to come gameplay-wise, two expansions will feature brand new missions, weapons and skills, and areas to explore. Haus will be the first expansion. How does a billionaire prepare for the zompocalypse? A techno-death cult with a healthy splash of debauchery and gore! Haus is slated for a Q4 2023 release.

The second expansion will welcome players to the SOLA festival, where LA’s party people can greenwash their way to ecstasy and save the planet, one rave at a time. So L.A! SOLA Festival, will launch in Q2 2024. Haus and SOLA Festival are included in the Expansion Pass and will be available to buy separately.

From today, players will be able to access the new Cosplay feature. This is unlocked during the Call The Cavalry quest, after which players can select cosplay via the main menu or by visiting any storage locker in the game. Cosplay houses a brand new collection of character skins to customise slayers:  

  • Premium Character Packs: these include a unique skin for the slayer named in the pack and a weapon that can be used by any of the slayers, from the HELL-A Catwalk Collection. There are a total of 6 character packs, all available to purchase from digital stores today:
    • Character Packs 1 (Silver Star Jacob) and 2 (Cyber Slayer Amy) are included for owners of the Deluxe, Gold and HELL-A Editions of Dead Island 2.
    • Four further character packs – Gaelic Queen Dani (included for owners of the Expansion Pass), Jungle Fantasy Ryan, Steel Horse Carla and Venice Vogue Bruno – are also available to further enhance your Slayer’s stylish look.
  • ‘Til Dawn’ Collection: features a brand new skin for each of the 6 slayers, free for all players. These will automatically appear in the cosplay section after the latest game update, once players reach the unlock point.

In addition, players will be able to get ‘From Dusk’ Collection skins through Prime Gaming Rewards (for Amazon Prime members) throughout 2023. From Dusk Dani is first and available from June 15th-July 17th. It includes the Legless FOMOrian skin which can be selected when playing as Dani, and the FOMOrian Claws, which can be used with any of the six slayers. Keep an eye on social channels for more details.

Finally, two community-led activities round up the new content and further bolster the Dead Island 2 experience for players:

  1. From June 15th-July 10th by tuning into participating channels streaming Dead Island 2 on Twitch for as little as 20 minutes, you can claim the Maulibu Panga machete.
  2. Sign up to our mailing list and bisect 1,000 limbs for your chance to win the Maulibu Nights(tick). 

The Quality of Life patch includes a number of bug fixes and improvements, including the added cosplay feature, client co-op improvements, performance and stability improvements, and various fixes. Check out the blog here for more information: https://deadisland.com/au/news/news-patch-notes

Dead Island 2 is also now available for a limited period with 20% off the Standard Edition through digital stores as linked below.

Xbox ‘Deals Unlocked’ sale June 6th-20th: https://www.xbox.com/en-AU/games/dead-island-2

Epic Game ‘Mega Sale’ June 6th-15th: https://store.epicgames.com/p/dead-island-2

Dead Island 2 is out now on Xbox Series X/S and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment systems from Microsoft, PlayStation®5 and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems and the Epic Games Store for PC.

For more information on Dead Island 2 follow us on Twitter, Instagram and on Facebook at @DeadIslandGame or at www.deadisland.com.

© 2023 PLAION GmbH and published by Deep Silver. Developed by Deep Silver Dambuster Studios. Additional development by Fishlabs GmbH. Deep Silver, Dead Island, Dambuster, Fishlabs and their respective logos are trademarks of PLAION GmbH. All other trademarks, logos and copyrights are property of their respective owners. All Rights Reserved.

Read the full patch notes here: https://deadisland.com/au/news/news-patch-notes

Read the Dead Island 2 Roadmap blog here: https://deadisland.com/news/roadmap

ABOUT DEEP SILVER

Deep Silver develops and distributes interactive games for all platforms. The Deep Silver label means to captivate all gamers who have a passion for thrilling gameplay in exciting game worlds by creating products of the highest possible quality, always focusing on what the customer desires. Deep Silver has published more than 200 games since 2003, including its own brands like the open world extravaganza Saints Row, the zombie action franchise Dead Island, and the gritty, post-apocalyptic Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include the next entries into the TimeSplitters and Dead Island franchises. Deep Silver development studios include Deep Silver Dambuster Studios and Free Radical Design, both in Nottingham, UK and Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

ABOUT DEEP SILVER DAMBUSTER STUDIOS

Deep Silver Dambuster Studios is a AAA game developer with a heritage spanning over 20 years, with around 170 designers, narrators, artists, programmers and engineers making up the talented team.

Established in Nottingham (UK), the studio was founded by a passionate team of games industry veterans, with the genesis of the studio traced back to the late 1990s, when several people formed Free Radical Design where they worked on TimeSplitters.

In 2014 the studio was acquired by Deep Silver and rebranded Deep Silver Dambuster Studios. It released Homefront: The Revolution for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in 2016. In the 12 months following the launch of Homefront it released additional Resistance Mode content and three individual story expansions; The Voice of Freedom, Aftermath and the final story bookend, Beyond the Walls.

The studio is now developing the next instalment in the highly successful Dead Island series of games.

 For more information please visit www.DSDambuster.com.

GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries Now Available

GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries Now Available

Team up with some of Los Santos’ most daring guns-for-hire and take back the city in GTA Online: San Andreas Mercenaries. Lead the fight against Merryweather Security’s forces as one of the Los Santos Angels and engage in explosive guerilla operations while conducting high-stakes, high-flying raids all across the state.

Charlie Reed’s got an impressive résumé — beyond his work as an aircraft mechanic in the Hangar, he’s an ex-military operator with significant experience assisting in various Heists around Los Santos over the years. He’s also been working on a plan called Project Overthrow — a multipronged attack on Merryweather Security to knock them well and truly off their perch.

The way Charlie sees it, Merryweather have amassed enough defense contracts, illegal R&D, and good old-fashioned criminal rackets that ripping them off in a series of high-flying schemes is a win-win scenario for him and your smuggling operation. Project Overthrow features six new missions for 1–4 players that will put your mercenary skills to the ultimate test: conducting reconnaissance, recovering valuable equipment, performing audacious rescues, and fighting your way through the teeth of Merryweather’s well-oiled war machine.

Project Overthrow is launched from the new Operations Terminal upgrade for the Mammoth Avenger, available at Warstock Cache & Carry.

Also initiated from the new Operations Terminal, the Los Santos Angels can take on three private contracts in daring Los Santos Angels Operations. Each of these presents an opportunity to acquire an Outfit for first-time completion and rotate through optional bonus objectives with each replay for an additional pay bump.

These include jumping out of a chopper and onto the deck of an aircraft carrier under cover of darkness, calling in a bombing run, and using an EMP blast to knock out a government installation. LSA Operations can also be launched by calling Charlie directly from your iFruit after your Operations Terminal has been installed.

It’s a new day for smuggling operations, as Hangar properties are being upgraded to host a suite of new abilities and features. A fully equipped Hangar can now store and customize the Avenger, as well as upgrade your personal arsenal with an Mk II Weapons Workshop.

Charlie’s ex-military associates have also taken to hanging out around the Hangar: Ask dishonorably discharged helicopter pilot and recent Los Santos Angels recruit Rooster McCraw to source cargo for a small fee.

You’ll also find free Snacks and Weapon pickups around the property to help you prepare for any fight ahead, and those looking to sharpen their skills at Flight School will find a convenient access point added inside the Hangar.

Four new Source Missions have been added to the Free Trade Shipping Co. on the Hangar laptop alongside three new Sell Missions — all for smugglers who prefer the driver’s seat to the cockpit. Perform deep sea dives, oust private militaries, and more in this expansive update to the Air Freight Cargo business by choosing the Land option when launching.

New Avenger Upgrades

The utility of the Mammoth Avenger has expanded in a big way. Owning a Facility (or Hangar) is no longer required to own and operate an Avenger, which can be called out to your location via the Services section of the Interaction Menu. Those who do own a Hangar with a Workshop will be able to customize their sky fortress with new mil-spec upgrades, including front-facing machine guns and missiles, as well as a Stealth Module or a Missile Lock-On Jammer that can be activated while on autopilot.

The Operations Terminal is an interior upgrade that unlocks access to Project Overthrow and the Los Santos Angels Operations detailed above. This can be purchased directly from Charlie in the Hangar, or when customizing your Avenger in the Charlie Upgrades menu. If you’re down to join the fight but don’t yet own a Hangar, the Operations Terminal can be purchased when upgrading the Avenger on the Warstock Cache & Carry website.

Another exciting new upgrade available for the Avenger is the Mammoth Avenger Thruster. If you’ve left your mobile sky base on Autopilot high above the city but you’re stranded on the ground, simply call the Mammoth Avenger Thruster directly to your location using the Interaction Menu. When nearing the rear cargo bay of the Avenger, hit D-pad right to dock inside.

Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT

The Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT (Sports) comes equipped with an illustrious pedigree, built on a bedrock of exotic cool and decades of Italian innovation — it’s the next generation of imported luxury, and it’s available now from Legendary Motorsport and the Luxury Autos showroom.

Bring your Grotti Itali GTO Stinger TT up to code by visiting Imani in the Agency Vehicle Workshop and outfitting it with Armor Plating, Slick Mines, Remote Control Unit, and a Missile Lock-On Jammer.

Maibatsu MonstroCiti

The Maibatsu MonstroCiti’s (Off-Road) reputation already precedes it by several thousand miles. It’s a family-friendly SUV that leads a double life as a sporty competitor capable of summiting any and all terrain in its path. It was a cult classic in Japan for years, and now it’s destined to find its way into the hearts of local drivers in no time flat.

Pick up a Maibatsu MonstroCiti from Southern San Andreas Super Autos or at the Luxury Autos showroom and equip it with Imani Tech upgrades like the Remote Control Unit and a Missile Lock-On Jammer.

More New Vehicles

Additional new vehicles have been added with today’s update, ranging from the boxy off-road brawn of the Declasse Walton L35 and Vapid Ratel, to the stealth capable F-160 Raiju fighter jet, Mammoth Streamer216 propeller plane, and more.

And coming next week, look forward to the next generation of the Bravado Buffalo as the EVX hits showroom floors. Plus, all limited-time vehicles from Los Santos Drug Wars — the Weeny Issi Rally, Toundra Panthere, Karin Hotring Everon, and Willard Eudora — have now been added for general sale.

Meanwhile, many lesser-used vehicles have been removed from dealership websites to streamline the shopping experience … these will occasionally be made available in other ways, including at The Diamond Casino & Resort’s Lucky Wheel.

New Weapon: Tactical SMG

The new Tactical SMG is the pinnacle of sidearm technology: fully automatic, oversized magazine, drive-by capable, and devastatingly powerful. Pick one up from the Gun Van and feel the weight of the future in the palm of your hand.

And More…

This update also brings rebalances to the in-game economy, experiential upgrades based on extensive player feedback, expansive updates to the Creator, and the new Career tab in the Pause menu on PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S used for charting your progress through GTA Online’s multitude of criminal pursuits. See the full title update notes to learn more.

Later this summer, keep an eye out for new vehicles and dynamic events unfolding in Freemode with the return of Armored Van robberies. Plus, take part in a large-scale battle on Cayo Perico in just a few short weeks.

GTA+

Join GTA+ and celebrate the launch of The Vinewood Club — offering premium services to the high rollers of Los Santos. Members can enjoy the following benefits through July 19:

  • New Maibatsu MonstroCiti Off-Road Vehicle
  • New Avenger Operations Terminal
  • Cream Pearl and Blue-Green Flip Chameleon Wheel Paints
  • 1.5X GTA$ and RP on Project Overthrow Missions
  • 40% off the Mammoth Thruster docking station, Front Machine Guns, and Missiles Upgrades for the Avenger

And much more, including a GTA$500,000 bonus delivered upon billing each month. Visit the GTA+ website for the complete breakdown.

The House of the Dead: Remake Limidead Edition will be released in physical edition on PlayStation 5!

The game will be available in its Limidead and standard editions on September 5th, 2023!

Sydney, Australia – June 14, 2023 – Forever Entertainment and Microids are thrilled to announce the upcoming release of The House of the Dead: Remake’s limited edition, known as Limidead Edition, for PlayStation 5! Developed by MegaPixel Studio, this highly anticipated remake allows players from around the world to (re)experience the thrilling encounters with the iconic zombies from the original The House of the Dead game, which made its mark in the gaming industry in the mid-1990s. Produced by Microids, the Limidead Edition as well as the standard edition are now available for pre-order, with a scheduled release date of September 5th, 2023.

Watch the trailer here: https://youtu.be/yX7ZJ-uFU0c

This edition will include:

  • The House of the Dead: Remake game
  • An exclusive lenticular box
  • Two creature silhouettes
  • A sticker sheet

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About The House of the Dead: Remake:

Relive the arcade spirit of the 90s with this remake of the renowned shooting game!

A scientist and expert in biochemist and geneticist, Dr. Roy Curien, descends into madness as he seeks a power that can resurrect the dead. After his success, one of the researchers, Sophie Richards, manages to contact her friends from the AMS, Thomas Rogan and Agent G, asking for their help. Their mission is to stop the mad scientist and save all the laboratory personnel by making their way through the mansion, while fending off hordes of undeads. Whether alone or in two-player mode, confront undeads and nightmare creatures in this gory and action-packed shooter!

  • A complete remake (visual, audio, and new modes) of the iconic shooting game originally released in arcades in 1997.
  • Playable alone or in two-player mode using controllers or a mouse.
  • Non-stop frenetic action that keeps you on the edge.
  • Unlock a full bestiary of creatures to learn about their weaknesses.

The Limidead Edition of House of the Dead: Remake as well as the standard edition will be released on PlayStation 5 on September 5th, 2023.

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To learn more, visit: https://www.microids.com/game-the-house-of-the-dead-remake/

About Microids

Microids is a French video game publisher. Founded in 1985, Microids’ editorial strategy now focuses on 4 major areas: adventure games, racing games, retro gaming and games inspired by iconic titles. By collaborating with renowned studios and authors (Revolution Software, Sloclap, Oddworld Inhabitants, Pendulo Studios, Eden Studios, Go Nagai, Charles Cecil, Benoît Sokal, Paul Cuisset…), Microids has become a major player in international video games. Taking inspiration from legendary titles, Microids reaches a wide audience and creates original adventures which give gamers the chance to play as some of their most beloved characters.

About Forever Entertainment

The focal point of our work in Forever Entertainment is cooperating with indie developers and publishing new, as well as existing titles. With over 100 games released across all platforms, anyone can find their favorites – starting from puzzles and fast-paced platformers to horrors and remakes of the classic games such as Panzer Dragoon and The House of The Dead.

Everything Xbox Announced during Xbox Games Showcase Extended

You can watch the full Extended Showcase on-demand here; for an overview of everything announced, check out today’s Xbox Wire blog.

Today, the Xbox Games Showcase Extended took a deeper look at the games and news announced this past Sunday, including in-depth interviews with development teams and updates from partners.  From the exclusive reveal of hands-on gameplay with Thunder Lotus Games’ 33 Immortals; unveil of a new partnership with Warner Bros. to bring Dune to Microsoft Flight Simulator; brand new content for the smash hit Hi-Fi RUSH; and deeper looks into Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Avowed and Towerborne, this year’s Showcase Extended went even deeper on some of the most ambitious, creative games coming to Xbox.

TRANSFORMERS ROLL OUT IN ROCKET LEAGUE TOMORROW

June 14, 2023 – There’s going to be more to Rocket League than meets the eye because Transformerscontent will be available in the game beginning tomorrow! 

The heroic Autobot Bumblebee will be available in the Item Shop as the Bumblebee Car (with Bumblebee Wheels and Engine Audio) for 1600 Credits. In a Rocket League first, the Bumblebee Car will feature four converting celebration animations for winners during the Post-Game Spotlight screen, including a chance at a special animation for the match MVP. 

The Transformers Bundle will also be available for 2500 Credits and includes the Bumblebee Car, Bumblebee Engine Audio, Bumblebee Wheels, Optimus Prime Goal Explosion (also available separately for 800 Credits), Blueprint Bumblebee Player Banner, and two Transformers-themed Player Titles. In addition, the iconic 1984 “Transformers Theme” will be available as a Player Anthem for 300 Credits.

Transformers content will be available from June 15 until June 28. For more information about the Transformerscontent, check out the latest blog post HERE.

If you or a member of your team is interested in codes for Transformers content, please let us know and we will send you a code when the content is live tomorrow.

ABOUT ROCKET LEAGUE

Winner or nominee of more than 150 “Game of the Year” awards, Rocket League is one of the most critically acclaimed sports games of our generation. Rocket League is a high-powered hybrid of arcade-style soccer and vehicular mayhem with easy-to-understand controls and fluid, physics-driven competition. Available on Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and PC on Epic Games Store, Rocket League includes nearly endless customization possibilities, online Ranks and Competitive Tournaments, a fully featured offline season mode, multiple game types, casual and competitive online matches, and special “Mutators” that let you change the rules entirely.

To learn more about Rocket League, please visit www.RocketLeague.com, “Like” it on Facebook, and follow it on Twitter @RocketLeague for all the latest developer updates and news.

ABOUT PSYONIX

Based in San Diego, CA, Psyonix is a critically acclaimed video game developer and a leading expert in Unreal Engine technology. For more than 20 years, the studio has been a driving force behind some of the most successful games in the industry, including Gears of War, Mass Effect 3, XCOM: Enemy Unknown, Bulletstorm, Unreal Tournament III, Unreal Tournament 2004, and the award-winning sports-action hit, Rocket League®. Psyonix joined the Epic Games family in 2019. 

© 2015-2023 Psyonix LLC. Rocket League, Psyonix, and all related marks and logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of Psyonix LLC. All rights reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. 

ABOUT TRANSFORMERS  

The TRANSFORMERS brand is a global powerhouse franchise with millions of fans around the world. Since 1984, the battle between the Autobots and Decepticons has come to life in movies, TV shows, comic books, innovative toys, and digital media, bringing incredible “MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE” experiences to fans of all ages. The brand’s enduring connection is made possible by its rich storytelling and characters: the heroic Autobots who seek to protect all life, and the evil Decepticons who seek to conquer the universe. The TRANSFORMERS brand is a Hasbro franchise.

ABOUT HASBRO
Hasbro is a global leader in play whose mission is to entertain and connect generations of fans through the wonder of storytelling and exhilaration of play. Hasbro delivers engaging brand experiences for global audiences through gaming, consumer products and entertainment, with a portfolio of iconic brands including MAGIC: THE GATHERING, DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, Hasbro Gaming, NERF, TRANSFORMERS, PLAY-DOH and PEPPA PIG, as well as premier partner brands. Hasbro is guided by our Purpose to create joy and community for all people around the world, one game, one toy, one story at a time. For more than a decade, Hasbro has been consistently recognized for its corporate citizenship, including being named one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens by 3BL Media, one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute and one of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the U.S. by the Civic 50.