New program rocks the clubhouse with user generated content in multiplayer playlists
2K and HB Studios have announced a new program for PGA TOUR® 2K21*, which will shake up multiplayer game modes playlists – including Divot Derby – by adding a series of fan-favourite and all-new custom courses created by some of the most talented course creators in the PGA TOUR 2K community.
The first round of six courses, created by VctryLnSports, will be introduced to multiplayer playlists in June. These popular, custom courses have quickly become fan favourites and will challenge players to step up their collective game.
Future additions will include all-new courses created specifically for the program. Each month will feature a new creative theme for the courses, including “Around the World” for the month of July, drawing inspiration from popular international locales and local flavours.
Slice, fly, and dive through flocks of evil creatures in this acrobatic arena boomeranger
Dizzying developer DANG! and airfoil enthusiasts Devolver Digital today announce Boomerang X, an action-packed FPB (First Person Boomeranger) will launch and subsequently return on to Nintendo Switch and PC on July 8th. To celebrate, the dynamic duo has revealed a brand new gameplay trailer!
Catapult yourself through the air, use the power drawn from fallen creatures to slow time, and cut through the swarms of dark beings with your razor-edge boomerang. Travel through once bustling locales, sacrificed to hide a myth, and descend the Godpath into the lost realms below. Cleanse these halls and ensure that whatever lies beneath doesn’t come back.
“This is one boomerang you nerds can’t return,” commented Devolver Digital CFO Fork Parker.
For more revolutionary revelations, rotate on over to boomerang-x.com and follow @devolverdigital and @videodang on Twitter. Download the playable Boomerang X demo on Steam this very second to unlock instant rewards including extreme happiness and endless joy.
FAN-FAVORITE BLADE DANCER CLASS ENTERS THE BATTLEFIELD IN BLADE & SOUL REVOLUTION‘S FIRST LARGE SCALE UPDATE
New Story and Dungeon Content, along with Item and Events, Now Live Starting Today
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 17, 2021 – Blade & Soul Revolution, Netmarble’s open world RPG that is directly inspired by the popular Blade & Soul MMORPG for Windows PC, received its first large-scale update that adds a long-awaited character class to players, alongside additional content and other in-game enhancements. New players can check out the game on the App Store and Google Play, and a new trailer showcasing the update can be found here.
New players can now kick off their martial arts adventure with Blade Dancer, a class that is quite beloved in other regions for the game. Act 5 of Blade & Soul Revolution’s story – A Lost Generation – has also been added alongside the new Blackram Supply Chain dungeon where players must utilize strategic and tactical planning to defeat the popular Blade & Soul boss Poharan.
Other content coming to Blade & Soul Revolution in today’s update include a new Skill Badge item, which allows players to customize their skills with their own tactics, and a new Kroki Lake event, which will give players a chance to get their very first Legendary Pet. More information on today’s update can be found on Blade & Soul Revolution’s official website and forum, as well as on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Discord.
Blade & Soul Revolution is an Open World Mobile RPG that translates breathtaking cinematic stories of revenge based on the PC online game of Blade & Soul. The game stays true to its PC roots with a high level of full 3D graphics and large-scale content that has been revamped to perform flawlessly on mobile devices. It displays eastern-fantasy world with stunning full 3D graphics backed by the Unreal Engine 4, offering massive real-time faction battle and incomparable hands-on action experience.
Blade & Soul Revolution is now available as a free download (with in-app purchases) in 149 countries via the App Store, and 126 countries on Google Play.
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About Netmarble Corporation Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
Sometimes you just want blood. Chivalry 2 puts up to 64 players against each other, in one epic battle so a winner can be declared. Yep, what you see is what you get, and sometimes that is all it takes. Torn Banner Studios have shown they have a decent proof of concept, and now look to allow this sequel to define itself with more features, humor, and gore this time around in a true multiplayer slash and gash. How does it hold up? Let’s find out.
Story
There isn’t really a story behind Chivalry 2 whatsoever. Players will be enlisted in one of two teams, and aside from being labeled The Agatha Knights and The Mason Order, all the player has for a sense of identity is what they bring to the battlefield. That said, there is lore to be read which adds a bit of depth to the experience, but once you play any kind of match, you quickly learn that it isn’t team you land on, but more what you do during that short period to define yourself and make an impact.
Gameplay
This is where it all matters. The concept of Chivalry 2 is simple. Pick a mode, select a class, and start killing. Objectives center each battle, where one team must defend, while the other attempts to not only attack, but achieve a specific objective. Offense may have to do something as simple as breaching a castle wall, or take out a specific landmark to achieve victory. Of course, numbers are important – so no matter what the task must be, staying alive and causing as many casualties as possible is still the focus, no matter what the circumstances.
The gameplay itself is quite interesting. At first, it takes a while to get used to the heavy controls and variety of attacks (as well as defenses) as you barrel towards enemies. Once you have it down though, everything feels fluid and natural for this chaotic environment. Players choosing hand to hand combat fare will have the grasp of a sword and shield, where they are able to deliver devastating attacks quickly, while avoiding ranged targets such as archers and projectiles that seem to flood the soil. Other classes have support roles built in for assisting others, while the poleman (my personal favorite) act as more of a glass cannon to destroy as many units as possible in a short burst. Combat kind of has a “paper, scissors, rock” approach, where the attacker may meet his end quickly at the hands of a parry or defensive maneuver, so one wrong shot or maneuver could lead to a grizzly end if the player doesn’t apply a bit of strategy to their tactics.
It sounds kind of serious, but Chivalry 2 manages to keep a light overtone about itself by creating an engaging experience that is both fun and satisfying for all, where newcomers may end of playing a pivotal role in a battle based off a simple choice. The environment is also fully interactive, allowing players to destroy almost everything in sight and chuck anything (even chickens) to gain momentum against an enemy. Despite the dark aura of death that approaches, there is a silly, fun feel here thanks to some rag-doll physics and over-the-top kills that can make anyone bring a smile to their face. It has been a while since I have found a game that I just want to hop on for a few minutes and play a match, and that is what the experience is all about. Though addicting, this burst gameplay is well paced and varied, which can keep you on for hours or minutes with the same gratifying experience regardless.
Visuals
Visually, Chivalry 2 isn’t the prettiest game, but it does its job well enough. What may seem like wooden soldiers at first quickly turns toonish due to excellent and over-the-top animations that have been incorporated. Environments all feel distinct as well, with plenty of living fauna to interact with that really sets up an atmosphere of insanity. I did have some clipping and a bit of sluggishness at times, but those moments are surprisingly limited, leaving the gameplay feeling a lot smoother and polished than I ever expected.
Audio
Clanks, screams, and general silliness can be heard almost everywhere, which may make things a bit intimidating for a rookie. Once you hear that impact of a blade through flesh however, it gives an instant sensation of satisfaction that most titles could only dream of providing. The soundtrack wasn’t anything too memorable, but who is really listening to music when they are paying attention to environmental cues that may keep them alive? The sound as a complete package is wonderful and truly a feat for Torn Banner Studios, who made a multiplayer title feel like a AAA epic.
Overall
Chivalry 2 is what a video game should be. It is nasty, silly, unfiltered fun that is easy to jump into and get a load of entertainment at one go. Sure, there could be more lore or stories and so on, but I think that would take the focus off player experience – which is what really can make or break a unique release such as this. While it may not be historically accurate or narrative-driven, this hack and slash is sure to be a great time solo or with a group of friends. With more updates planned, it is really exciting to see just where this title will go next.
A Plague Tale: Innocence Releases on July 6 in 4K UHD on Xbox Series X & PlayStation®5, as well as on Nintendo Switchvia Cloud Streaming
PARIS – June 17, 2021 – After the recent reveal of A Plague Tale: Requiem at the E3 2021 Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase, Asobo Studio and Focus Home Interactive are thrilled to announce that the critically acclaimed first opus of the series, A Plague Tale: Innocence, will come to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation®5 on July 6. These versions of the game will be enhanced to feature 4K UHD (only on Xbox Series X and PlayStation®5), 60 FPS, and 3D audio support.
Watch today’s new trailer and witness the award-winning journey through a grim medieval France in unparalleled detail on next-generation consoles.
A Plague Tale: Innocence will also launch for the first time on Nintendo Switch on July 6. The game will be available as a cloud-based title, allowing players to pick it up digitally and play using cloud-streaming technology.
GEAR UP YOUR SHU FAMILIAR FOR HIGH-LEVEL COMBAT WITH NEW ARTIFACT SYSTEM IN LATEST A3: STILL ALIVE UPDATE
New Limited-Time ‘Poko Forest’ Dungeon Now Open, Where Rewards and Enemies Await
LOS ANGELES – JUNE 17, 2021 –Netmarble’s latest update for its dark fantasy open world mobile RPG A3: STILL ALIVEon theApp Store and Google Play introduces a new avenue for player Warriors to get stronger as the new ‘Shu Artifact System’ is now live in-game.
Once a player’s Shu familiar reaches Heroic Level, they are able to equip items onto their Shu in order to strengthen their Combat Power. Currently, only Attack-type and Defense-type are eligible to receive and equip a single Artifact on each equipment slot.
Today’s update also introduces a new ‘Poku Forest’ dungeon, which is open from June 17 – July 8. This is a ‘Party Play’ dungeon where one to five members can team up to conquer from one to twenty difficulty levels, with a new level opening up per day. Rewards will be given upon completion, with additional rewards granted based on clear time.
This month’s slate of in-game events for A3: STILL ALIVE’s June update also include:
Resource Battle Exchange Event (6/17~7/8) – Players can join in on maximum of five Resource Battles while the event is being held, and the top 1~4 players will earn Exchange Tickets. These can be redeemed for [Show me the Money] Boxes that gives Blue Diamonds, Ethers, Topazes, Mana Stones, and Gold. Players can earn between 50-300 Exchange Tickets if they participate in all five battles.
7-Day Artifact Missions (6/17~7/1) – Earn medals by completing mission across seven days, which can be exchanged for Superior Artifact Boxes, and Rare/Heroic Exp Ancient Eggs.
Shedora’s Special Quest (6/17~7/8) – Players will earn rewards by achieving Combat Power thresholds for an individual character. Basic rewards for Combat Power achievement include Uncommon Enhancement Blessing Scrolls, Premium Enhancement Stone Selection Chests, Superior Enhance Premium 2000 Chests, and Super Magic Stone Chests. Players can additionally gain Blue Diamonds, and Rare Artifact Chests when completing the Special Quest as fast as they can.
Level Up! Super Check-in Event (6/17~6/27, 6/28~7/8) – By logging into the game, players can earn rewards like Blessed Sands, Eternal Embers, and Uncommon Feathers of Protection. There will be two seasons, with the first starting on June 17, and the second on June 28.
Relay Soul Linker Mission (6/24~7/8) – Upon completing the 14-day series of missions, players will receive Soul Linker-themed rewards, including a maximum reward of a 5/6-Star Exp Soul Star, and 5/6-Star Heroic Guaranteed Soul Star.
Poku Forest BOX Event (6/24~7/8) – Players can exchange tickets earned from completing the Poku Forest dungeon which can provide rewards up to a 7-Star Heroic Guaranteed Soul Star, 7-Star Legendary Soul Linker Conversion Ticket, Rainbow Rune Fragment, Ethers and Gold.
Set in an apocalyptic fantasy world of swords and sorcery, A3: STILL ALIVE is a cross-genre mobile experience that pairs the enormous and living worlds of Open-World RPGs with the extreme combat of Battle Royale. Players must be vigilant in an always-open Player vs.
Player (PvP) environment as they fight against enemies with intense hack & slash combat and prove their mettle in a variety of PvP and Player vs. Environment (PvE) modes. A3: STILL ALIVE is beautifully rendered with splendid console-quality 3D graphics that are brought to life thanks to the outstanding optimization of the Unity Engine.
A3: STILL ALIVE is now available as a free digital download (with in-app purchases) on Apple’s App Store and Google Play, in 172 countries around the world.
For more information, please visit the official website and forum, and follow A3: STILL ALIVE on Facebook and YouTube.
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About Netmarble Corporation
Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble Corporation is a top developer and publisher pushing the boundaries of the mobile gaming experience with highly innovative games including Lineage 2: Revolution, The Seven Deadly Sins: Grand Cross, Blade & Soul Revolution and MARVEL Future Fight. As a parent company of Kabam, and a major shareholder of Jam City and HYBE (formerly Big Hit Entertainment), Netmarble strives to entertain audiences around the world with a variety of mobile games based on its powerful franchises and collaborations with IP holders worldwide. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com
What are the two things that make the world go round? Food and sports, naturally! And what do you get when you mix the two? An absolutely crazy gameplay experience called Foodtruck Arena, ready to be launched on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 2nd.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 17th, Warsaw, Poland.
We’ve got something for foodies and sports lovers – a game that combines the world of pizza, meatballs, and spaghetti with sports arenas where two teams run after the ball. Or a tomato. Or a pumpkin, or any other round fruit or vegetable that could serve as a ball. In the end, this game is all about pure fun – the crazier, the better.
Join a colorful cast of food truck owners who – using their eccentric cars, quirky recipes, and love for food – try to change the stagnant world of gourmet cuisine, one meatball at a time. Become a legendary chef, take part in an unforgettable tournament, battle against formidable opponents, and climb to the top of the culinary world!
FOODTRUCK ARENA – MAIN FEATURES
A thrilling tournament mode – something just right for lone wolves. Take an in-depth look at the world of Foodtruck Arena through the ultimate single-player experience.
Crazy local multiplayer – connect with your friends, define your rules, and go wild! The multiplayer mode allows you to create teams of up to four players, choose your preferred rules, battle arenas, and much more.
A colorful cast of playable characters – meet the Foodtruck Arena players from all over the world and play through their character story modes to unveil their secrets!
Pimp your ride – have fun in various modes and customize your cars!
All’s fair in food and war – make use of everything you’ve got during the match: freeze your opponents, boost your speed, or leave greasy puddles of tomato sauce to hinder others! Unlock specific power-ups for each car to increase your chances of winning.
Foodtruck Arena is being developed by Cat-astrophe Games and will be published on Nintendo Switch and PC on July 2nd by Gaming Factory and Ultimate Games.
More information about the game can be found on its website, Facebook, and Steam.
About Cat-astrophe Games
Cat-astrophe Games is an indie game studio created out of a love for cats and video games. Our main goal is to create unique experiences using engaging stories, comic-inspired graphics, and satisfying mechanics that will leave a lasting impression on the player. https://cat-astrophe-games.com/
About Ultimate Games
Ultimate Games S.A. is a Polish company that was established in 2015 in Warsaw. It was founded by Mateusz Zawadzki, an entrepreneur and lawyer whose passion is fishing. Since its beginnings, the company has produced PC games focused on fishing, hunting, and hobbies. https://ultimate-games.com/
Dovetail Games, developer and publisher of authentic sports simulation titles, is giving aspiring anglers a first look at the eight exciting venues available at launch in Bassmaster Fishing® 2022. The title is in development and targeting launch on the PlayStation®5, PlayStation 4 home computer entertainment system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and windows PC via Steam and the Microsoft Store in North America and Europe this fall. The developer is accepting closed alpha sign-ups for anglers who cannot wait to get their hands on the game.
Anglers will be hooked with eight unique locales to choose from to start their fishing careers. These locations offer different challenges and opportunities, ranging from dense swamps and cluttered boat yards to acres of open water, all featuring stunning scenery and an all-new day and night cycle designed to enhance the immersive experience. Players can use the new GPS map marker system to keep track of hotspots and underwater structures where they find more bites to improve their performance when they return.
Locations will include the famous Lake Ray Roberts where professional angler Hank Cherry Jr., featured as a playable angler in Bassmaster Fishing® 2022, just reeled in a victory during the 51st Academy Sports + Outdoors Bassmaster Classic presented by Huk and became only the fourth angler to win the Bassmaster Classic two years in a row. The official lineup of venues confirmed for launch include:
● Lake Hamilton – Nestled in the Ouachita Mountains, Hot Springs is one of the most popular fisheries in Arkansas.
● Toledo Bend – This reservoir separates Texas and Louisiana in the heart of the beautiful Sabine National Forest.
● St. Lawrence River – Connecting the Great Lakes with the Atlantic Ocean is the St. Lawrence River. These waters are where the Smallmouth Bass takes center stage.
● Chickamauga Lake – This lake has become “The Land of the Giants” for Largemouth Bass, rated the second-best bass fishing lake in the U.S by Bassmaster Magazine.
● Lake Ray Roberts – Selected as the venue for the 2021 Bassmaster Classic, Lake Ray Roberts in Texas is sure to be a hit with the Pro’s and the fans alike.
● St. Johns River, Palatka – A regular venue on the Bassmaster Elite Tour and the longest river in Florida, the St. Johns River is packed with honey holes and hawgs.
● Guntersville Scottsboro – The largest lake in Alabama and a firm favorite on the Elite Tour, Lake Guntersville always produces top-level competition.
● Sabine River – A huge variety of areas to fish in makes the Sabine River a fascinating venue for competitive B.A.S.S. events.
Developed and published by Dovetail Games, Bassmaster Fishing® 2022is due to release this Fall in North America and Europe on the PS5™, PS4™ system, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One/Xbox One X, and Windows PC via Steam. For regular updates and more information, please visitwww.bassmasterthegame.com.
Frozen District, the developers of House Flipper and the publishers of The Tenants, just announced their first two collections in collaboration with Displate – you can now get impressive metal posters for yourself or for someone you know!
The creators of House Flipper are constantly trying new things to spoil their community with goods. They’ve already released a bunch of great content updates this year, and now they’re here with their Displate collections. What a year for Frozen District! Check it out here.
You might be asking – what is Displate? They’re not-so-ordinary posters – they’re printed on a metal plate, making them extremely sturdy and polished. They’re also safe for your walls since they’re attached using magnets that come with the package. There are many customization options, and Frozen District already announced they would be releasing new collections every once in a while. For now, you can get one of sixteen posters – each collection, House Flipper and The Tenants, contains eight different designs. They also announced that they will be hosting a giveaway where you can get some of their graphics for FREE! Hop on the hype train and participate in their event HERE.
House Flipper itself is a single-player simulator for players looking for relaxation and peaceful gameplay. It revolves around renovating and furnishing a whole lot of houses. Demolish the walls, install furniture and fittings, and decorate the space to customize it to your needs. Create the house of your dreams! Or just make sure it looks good enough and sell it to make a profit – the choice is yours!
As for The Tenants – become a landlord and deal with problematic tenants as you progress through the stages of your property rental career. Renovate, rent, and take care of any possible issues. That’s just a brief description of The Tenants, but there is so much more to experience. The game offers many features involving renovation, investment, and real-estate management.
Frozen District plans to keep their players updated about future events and Displate collections. They also just announced Honeycomb – if you’re interested, your best bet is to add Honeycomb to your wishlist on Steam and follow House Flipper on Facebook and Twitter.
About Frozen District
Frozen District is an independent game development studio filled with gaming enthusiasts who are led by the need to create gaming titles with passion and respect for gamers. Thanks to the company’s unique atmosphere and non-conventional workflow, they can maintain a fresh look at the gaming industry and use this gathered experience in their projects.
About Displate
Displate is a leading managed marketplace specializing in creating one-of-a-kind metal posters. As well, it’s a global community of over 40 thousands independent artists from all over the world. Turning their unique designs into high quality prints on metal, Displate’s already sold almost 4 million posters decorating 1.45 milion households around the globe.
Following clients’ interests we’ve introduced the licensed artworks from the fans’ favourite brands like Star Wars, DC Comics, The Witcher, Cyberpunk 2077, Marvel, NASA and many more.
By planting 1 tree for every purchased poster, Displate wants to have a positive impact on the environment and has already planted 14,323,280 trees, and counting.
Aerie Digital Reveals Battle Bands, a Rock & Roll Fantasy Deck-Builder with Multiplayer
Get the band together and battle with your instruments in roguelike co-op and competitive play later this year on Steam Early Access
PORTLAND, Maine — June 17, 2021 — 1-2-3-4! Aerie Digital has announced Battle Bands, a multiplayer deck-building game set in the fantasy land of Riff City coming later this year to PC via Steam Early Access. It’s you and your friends (or just you) vs. the world in this amped-up battle-of-the-bands experience featuring roguelike co-op campaigns and competitive tournament team play.
Whatever the gig, a sound tactical strategy and sick riffs are key to winning the championship and becoming a rock legend in Battle Bands! Start a musical act on your own or with friends and take on challenging AI rivals in roguelike co-op campaigns for up to four players in Tour Mode. And if you’re really ready to turn it up, face off in the ultimate tournament experience featuring 64 bands in Royale Mode.
Features:
Roguelike Co-op Campaigns with Bosses: Team up with up to three friends or go solo against the machine in roguelike cooperative campaigns with Tour Mode.
Epic 4v4 Tournaments: Duel with your mates in online competitions featuring 64 bands with real-time, single-elimination rounds to prove you’re the GOAT in Royale Mode.
Your Deck Is Your Instrument: Choose from the guitar, bass, keyboard, or drums and build up your deck with hundreds of unique unlockable cards.
Perfect Your Solo: Test your musical mettle against the AI before you take on even more challenging adversaries with your buddies.
Create Your Rock & Roll Look: Personalize your perfect stage persona, customizing everything from the instruments to the wardrobe. And don’t forget a wicked name for the band!
Ride in Style: Deck out your van with hundreds of color and customization options, and cruise into every venue looking like a rock star.
Aerie Digital is an independent developer and publisher of video games and digital entertainment experiences. Headquartered in Portland, Maine, our team specializes in creating original and innovative entertainment experiences. www.aeriedigital.com
