A new trailer for Kingdom Hearts: Melody of Memory has been released and with it Square Enix has revealed when fans can expect the rhythm game to be released in the West. The company is aiming on having the game released on November 13th for Western countries on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch and the game will feature over a hundred and forty music tracks at release with twenty playable characters.
Players will be able to play solo, co-op, or compete against one another in online multiplayer and those who are eagle eyed may notice that this video, found below, also teases a “new chapter” that will be included in the game.
After some teasing Activision as well as developers Treyarch and Raven Software have announced Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War for release on November 13th for the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC with a release on the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X sometime this holiday season in what appears to be a launch game for whenever the consoles release. The title will be available in a number of different versions though it is worth noting that the physical releases of the game on current-gen will not be able to be upgraded properly to next-gen without players taking extra steps though a $69.99 cross-gen digital edition will be available for both platforms.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War is set in the the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s. Nothing is ever as it seems in a gripping single-player Story Campaign, where players will come face-to-face with historical figures and hard truths, as they battle around the globe through iconic locales like East Berlin, Vietnam, Turkey, Soviet-era Moscow, and more. Beyond the Campaign, Black Ops Cold War delivers the next generation of Multiplayer combat and an all-new Zombies experience, in addition to sharing content with the free-to-play, free-for-everyone blockbuster battle royale experience, Call of Duty: Warzone.
Of course, the game will also feature the return of Zombies as players can Uncover dark Cold War experiments that unleash a new Zombie threat to take on in frightening and intense co-operative gameplay with friends. The reveal trailer that hypocritically emphasizes “history” that has already been edited to remove a certain Chinese square massacre to appease China’s censorship can be found below.
STOCKHOLM — Aug. 28, 2020 — Super Rare Games is proud to announce its partnership with Long Hat House and Raw Fury to release Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition in physical form for the first time on Nintendo Switch™. This very special 2D metroidvania platformer deserves a very special edition, which is why Super Rare Games has created its most impressive Collector’s Edition ever, making this a truly must-have rare-print release.
The Collector’s Edition of Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition includes a 180-page full-color guidebook, custom-designed pendant, full set of 52 playing cards featuring unique art, a collector’s pin badge, A3-size double-sided map, two soundtrack CDs, two sets of trading cards, a sticker, and an awesome collector’s box.
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (Collector’s Edition): Limited to just 1,000 copies.
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition (Standard Edition): Limited to just 4,000 copies.
In typical Super Rare Games tradition, both versions include all content on the cartridge, including the new Trials of Fear content. And there won’t be long to wait, as we start shipping soon after going on sale.
Pre-orders for both versions open on Sept. 3, 2020, at 1:00 pm ET/10:00 am PT for approximately $35/£27 for the Standard Edition and $98/£75 for the Collector’s Edition (excluding tax & shipping), exclusively available worldwide at superraregames.com.
About Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
The world of Salt hangs on the brink of collapse. The citizens, once free spirits, now stand oppressed and isolated. But not all is lost. For out of this fear arises a ray of hope to bring freedom to this directionless world. Her name is Dandara.
Welcome to a unique 2D metroidvania platformer full of mystical creatures and boundless exploration. Defy gravity as you jump across floors, walls, and ceilings alike, battle your enemies, and discover an array of characters and hidden secrets throughout the world.
Trials of Fear Edition adds a whole new focus on story, fleshing out the lore of the Salt and its inhabitants. Find new descriptions, dialogues and cutscenes for characters and environments!
Built natively for both touchscreen and gamepad input, with smooth and seamless movement and combat interactions.
Make fast and fluid jumps off any surface, unhindered by gravity, in lovingly crafted environments.
Combine speed, skill, wits and reflexes to solve puzzles, earn power-ups, and access previously unreachable areas.
A visual and auditory wonderland comes to life through gorgeous handcrafted pixel art and original soundtrack compositions.
About Super Rare Games Super Rare Games strive to bring collectors the very best physical content for the Nintendo Switch™. We operate alongside our partners to bring the most exclusive offering of the very best indie games. From the packaging of the products to opening the limited edition trading cards, we aim to provide gamers with the purest experience. As we look to expand our collection of games, we hope you join us and grow yours, too. You can find out more on the Super Rare Games website, Twitter, Facebook or Instagram.
Mass Creation’s Ninja Co-op Beat ‘Em Up Shing! Launches Today on PlayStation®4 & Steam
WARSAW, Poland — Aug. 28, 2020 — Indie game studio Mass Creation has released the side-scrolling arcade action game Shing! on PlayStation®4 and Windows PC, Mac and Linux via Steam for 19.99 USD/EUR. Slice up demons in style in 4-player local co-op* on a bloody adventure mixing colorful 2D and 3D visuals.
Shing! delivers a classic beat ’em up adventure true to what fans love about the genre while adding a few twists of its own. Pull off angled combos, counters, aerials, parries and more in fast-paced, freestyle combat with a unique control system built around the right analog stick. Your party of wisecracking ninja warriors each have their own strengths, and you can swap between them in an instant to chain attacks, revive allies, or strategically bank power-ups for upcoming bosses or challenge rooms.
*Online co-op will be added in a free future update.
About Mass Creation
Based in Poland, Mass Creation is an independent game development studio known for creating titles like CorridorZ, Draw Slasher, Run Like Hell! and the side-scrolling beat ’em ‘up Shing! The team is made up of passionate industry professionals making high-quality, action-packed gaming experiences.
CAPTAIN TSUBASA: RISE OF NEW CHAMPIONS BRINGS SOCCER ACTION AND ANIME DRAMA TOGETHER
Bombastic Soccer Super Moves Now Available on PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch and PC via STEAM in the Americas
Santa Clara, Calif., (August 28, 2020) – Leading anime video game developer and publisher BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. has officially kicked off Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, launching the revered soccer anime onto video game consoles in the Americas for the PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™, and PCs via STEAM®. With artwork, characters and story based on the works of series creator Yoichi Takahashi, Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions stars aspiring soccer superstar Tsubasa Ozora as he leads his teammates on a journey of grit and glory on the field through the ranks of multiple soccer leagues.
In Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions, players embark on a fantastic anime portrayal of the world of professional soccer. Players can execute powerful offensive and defensive super moves as they battle intimidating soccer teams full of star players of their own. The game will feature multiple gameplay modes including Story Modes, Versus Mode, and Online Versus Mode.
“Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions takes fundamental soccer gameplay and adds an even more compelling narrative element that pushes players to strive for each goal, each win and each championship,” said Dennis Lee, Director of Brand Marketing at BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. “The character Tsubasa Ozora does what all champions do: overcomes every challenge and digs deep within himself to selflessly lead his team to give their all. This is the universal story of sportsmanship and fierce competition, told with a distinctly intense anime style, to create a soccer anime experience like no other.”
Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions features Japanese voiceover with subtitles in English, Neutral-Spanish, and Brazilian Portuguese. For more information regarding Captain Tsubasa: Rise of New Champions or other products from BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., please visit: https://www.bandainamcoent.com, or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS, or join the conversation on Twitter at: https://www.twitter.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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About BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc.
BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc., part of BANDAI NAMCO Holdings Inc., is a leading global publisher and developer of interactive entertainment for all major video game consoles, iOS, Android, and online platforms. The company is known for creating and publishing many of the industry’s top video game franchises including PAC-MAN®, GALAGA®, TEKKEN®, SOULCALIBUR®, and ACE COMBAT®. BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment America Inc. is the premier publisher in the Western hemisphere for anime based video games including NARUTO SHIPPUDEN™, DRAGON BALL Z®, and ONE PIECE®. More information about the company and its products can be found at http://www.bandainamcoent.com or www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoUS.
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YAGER’s competitive quest shooter will fully launch on the Epic Games Store and Steam with major gameplay updates and crossplay
BERLIN – Aug. 28, 2020 – At gamescom this week, YAGER announced its competitive quest shooter The Cycle will officially launch out of early access in Q4 2020 on the Epic Games Store and, for the first time, Steam. The game will feature crossplay between both platforms and is now available to wishlist on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/868270/The_Cycle.
The Cycle’s official launch will also usher in extensive new changes to make the experience even more dramatic and challenging. In addition to a new map, weapons and modes, YAGER is developing new and reimagined features to emphasize the game’s survival elements, let players set their own goals, and bring real consequences to players’ actions.
The Cycle continues to gain popularity internationally. The game added Chinese language support earlier this month and has already exceeded YAGER’s expectations in that region, doubling the game’s active daily user count in just a week.
What Is The Cycle?
The Cycle is a free-to-play, action-packed, competitive quest shooter combining PvP and PvE gameplay. Complete jobs, defeat hostile humans and aliens, gear up with new weapons and powers, and make it off the planet alive before the timer runs out. The Cycle delivers a competitive multiplayer experience where everyone can survive, but how you play makes all the difference: form squads with friends, make uneasy alliances with strangers, or go it alone — the choice is yours!
See how it all goes down in our “This Is The Cycle” gameplay trailer!
About YAGER
YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games, based in Berlin, Germany. Founded in 1999 by five dedicated developers and artists, its focus is the creation of vibrant and compelling high-quality game experiences. Today, 21 years after its founding, a strong international team of game-enthusiast developers is working to bring YAGER’s vision of games to life as an independent self-publishing studio. www.yager.de
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning – First Gameplay Trailer Shows the Fateless One on the Finesse Path
Sydney, Australia, August 28th, 2020 – Three paths are available to forge your fate. Choosing Finesse will grant you access to the ways of a silent hunter and vicious rogue. With an arsenal of daggers, Fae-Blades, and bows you will deal precise damage to your enemies. Use traps, bombs, poison, or other elements to stay one step ahead of your adversaries. Going for Finesse means going for a nasty playstyle: stay stealthy and hidden and strike with surprise on your side. Deliver critical hits, let your enemies bleed out, or suffer from poison.
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will be available on September 8th, 2020 for PC, Xbox One™ and PlayStation®4. Check out the first gameplay trailer below.
The adventures in Amalur will continue in 2021 with a brand new expansion: Fatesworn. Details will follow later. Kingdoms of Amalur was created by bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion creator Ken Rolston. The game is best known for an unmatched level of player choice, including countless character customization combinations, as well as a rich story filled with a myriad of side quests that layer romance, magic, whimsy and political intrigue into the player’s primary mission. Ultimately delivering hundreds of hours of gameplay, Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning will take players from the vibrant city of Rathir through the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns as they uncover the secrets of Amalur!
Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Standard Edition & Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Fate Edition will be available on September 8th 2020. The Fate Edition contains the full game Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning as well as the upcoming expansion Fatesworn, releasing in 2021.
Collector’s Edition The Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Collector’s Edition on PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC includes the full game which boasts more than 50 hours of gameplay plus the content listed below. We also have a fine trailer, showing of the Collector’s Edition in all it’s beauty:
Content of the Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Collector’s Edition detailed:
A highly-detailed Alyn Shir Figurine (20.8cm tall x 18cm wide x 14.2cm deep)
A custom Amalur keychain
Five pieces of original in-game artwork
The award-winning game soundtrack composed by Grant Kirkhope
A high-quality Collector’s Box
Digital pre-orders for Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning and the Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Fate Edition are starting today, check here:
Kingdoms of Amalur Website
About Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning The hit RPG returns! From the minds of the bestselling author R.A. Salvatore, Spawn creator Todd McFarlane, and Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion lead designer Ken Rolston, comes Kingdoms of Amalur: Re-Reckoning. Remastered with stunning visuals and refined gameplay Re-Reckoning delivers intense, customizable RPG combat inside a sprawling game world. Uncover the secrets of Amalur, from the vibrant city of Rathir to the vast region of Dalentarth to the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns. Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death.
Build the ideal character for the most intense combat, choosing from a countless combinations of skills, abilities, weapons and pieces of armor
The revolutionary Destiny system allows you to continuously evolve your character class to your style of play
Seamlessly integrate magical and melee attacks as you take on scores of enemies in grand fight sequences and finish them off with brutal Fateshift kills
Extend your experience in Amalur with all DLC from the original release, from Teeth of Naros to Legend of Dead Kel and more!
Hundreds of hours of RPG play await! Travel from the vibrant city of Rathir, to the vast region of Dalentarth, and the grim dungeons of the Brigand Hall Caverns as you uncover the secrets of Amalur!
Explore deep levels of lore in a universe steeped in 10,000 years of fiction created by New York Times bestselling author R.A. Salvatore
Enjoy countless side quests rich in political intrigue, romance, sinister magic, and even whimsy – all central to the primary mission
Rescue a world torn apart by a vicious war and control the keys to immortality as the first warrior ever to be resurrected from the grips of death
Explore a sprawling game world hailed as having “more content than any single-player game deserves!”
Sydney, Australia – August 28th, 2020 – inXile entertainment, the studio led by Interplay founder and Wasteland co-creator Brian Fargo and Deep Silver today release the long awaited, highly anticipated post-apocalyptic Squad-Based RPG Wasteland 3!
The Rangers are back, and it’s chilly out there! Strap on your snow boots, form your personal squad and head out in the unforgiving frozen wastes of Colorado.
“I’m really proud of the Wasteland 3 team and the wonderful personality they infused into the game, we’re looking forward to watching and hearing gamer’s reactions.” Said Brian Fargo, Studio Head of inXile Entertainment
Game Overview and Info
Wasteland 3 is available for Xbox One, Xbox Game Pass, PlayStation® 4, Windows.
The legendary series, which pioneered the post-apocalypse genre in video games, returns players to the role of Desert Rangers, lawmen in a post-nuclear world working to rebuild civilization from the ashes. Trading the dry, dusty heat of the American southwest for a perpetually frozen Colorado, Wasteland 3 features new locations, a customisable vehicle, streamlined combat, and two player co-op as a first for the series. A deep, reactive story full of twists, turns, and brutal ethical decisions that will keep you hooked whether you’re a Wasteland veteran or new to the series.
• Title – Wasteland 3 • Genre – Squad-Based RPG • Modes – Single Player / Co-op! • Platform – PC / PlayStation® 4/ Xbox One / Xbox Game Pass • Setting –Post-apocalypticfrozen Colorado • Release – OUT NOW!
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About inXile entertainment
inXile entertainment is an Xbox Game Studio developing console and PC titles, with locations in Southern California and New Orleans. Established and headed by Brian Fargo since 2002, inXile has continually delivered innovative and high-quality experiences to our passionate and dedicated fan base. We bring our love for RPGs, deep and engaging stories, and tactical thinking to each of our titles. Our history of successful crowdfunded releases include Wasteland 2, Torment: Tides of Numenera, and The Bard’s Tale IV. We’re currently working on Wasteland 3 and other unannounced projects.
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. Deep Silver works with its partners to achieve a maximum of success while maintaining 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 grim post-apocalyptic future of the Metro series. Upcoming highlights from Deep Silver include Dead Island 2. Deep Silver also owns the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, Deep Silver Volition based in Champaign, IL, USA, and Warhorse Studios based in Prague, Czech Republic.
About Koch Media
Koch Media is a global developer, publisher and distributor of computer and videogames, gaming hardware and merchandise.
The company’s publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, America and Australia. Koch Media has more than 25 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become a leading games publishing partner. Koch Media runs a multi-label strategy with fully owned content providers, including the labels Deep Silver, Milestone and Ravenscourt which publish games for consoles and PC across all physical and digital channels. Koch Media has formed long-term multi-national publishing collaborations with numerous game publishers including Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Konami, Koei Tecmo, NC Soft, Sega, Square Enix, Warner and many others. With its parent company in Höfen, Austria and the Publishing HQ in Munich, Germany, Koch Media owns local publishing companies in Germany, UK, France, Spain, Italy, Sweden, the Netherlands, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Australia, the United States as well as Japan and Hong Kong.
The Koch Media group owns six game development studios: Deep Silver Volition (Champaign, IL / USA), Deep Silver Dambuster Studios (Nottingham / UK), Deep Silver Fishlabs (Hamburg / Germany), Warhorse Studios (Prague / Czech Republic), Milestone (Milan / Italy) and Voxler (Paris / France). Additionally Koch Media collaborates with numerous independent development studios around the world.
Koch Media also owns Gaya Entertainment, a leading games merchandise company in Langenfeld, Germany and the Quality Assurance Facility in Olomuc, Czech Republic. Furthermore, with Koch Films the Koch Media Group runs an established film business. Koch Films is a European independent film distributor with business primarily in Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy as a cinema, TV, online and Home Entertainment distributor.
New Gameplay Reveal Trailer Showcases Epic Scenes from All Nine Star Wars™ Saga Films
The Highly Anticipated Game Will Release in Autumn 2021
Warner Bros. Games, TT Games, LEGO Group and Lucasfilm today revealed the gameplay trailer for LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga, the upcoming game where players will experience memorable moments and nonstop action from all nine Skywalker saga films told through the unique lens of LEGO bricks.
Developed by TT Games in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games and published by Warner Bros. Games, LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga will release in Autumn 2021 for Xbox One family of devices, including Xbox Series X, PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, Nintendo Switch™ system.
To view and share the Official LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga Gameplay Reveal Trailer.
https://youtu.be/nfy7D0JZong
The trailer gives a glimpse of the adventures that will immerse players into the expansive saga with the freedom to control hundreds of characters and vehicles that will allow them to discover their own unique journey through a galaxy far, far away. Players have the freedom to start at any of the nine episodes, whether jumping straight in at Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, beginning their journey at the prequels with Star Wars: The Phantom Menace or experiencing the saga in any order they prefer. Playable characters include favourite heroes like Luke Skywalker™, Rey™, Obi-Wan Kenobi™, Finn™, BB-8™ and others, as well as characters from the dark side such as Darth Vader™, The Emperor, Kylo Ren™, Darth Maul™, and more. Unforgettable moments from the films have been re-imagined in new, fun-filled, light-hearted humour. Everything from Podracing on Tatooine and space combat above the Death Star, to battling on Starkiller Base and beyond.
“LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga is a celebration of the heritage and future of LEGO® Star Wars™ games,” said Michael Denny, Vice President and Studio Head, TT Games. “For the first time ever, players can explore the legendary adventures from the Skywalker saga in an immense, new game for everyone to play on current and upcoming platforms.”
The Deluxe Edition of LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga will feature the main game and the “Character Collection Bundle Pack” with six DLC character packs inspired by The Mandalorian™, Rogue One: A Star Wars™ Story, Solo: A Star Wars™ Story, Star Wars™: The Bad Batch and more. The physical version of the Deluxe Edition will include a collectible LEGO® Star Wars™ minifigure, Luke Skywalker with Blue Milk.
Fans will be able to play with the same authentic LEGO® Star Wars™ vehicles, starships, and characters in real life and in the game, including these select sets with unlockable codes that can be redeemed when LEGO® Star Wars™: The Skywalker Saga releases: LEGO®Star Wars™ The Razor Crest™ (75292), LEGO®Star Wars™ Resistance I-TS Transport (75293) and LEGO®Star Wars™ Death Star™ Final Duel (75291).
Wargaming giving out presents to players for gamescom 2020 and 10 Years of World of Tanks
Lundgren, Buffon, Offspring and Sabaton also feature in exclusive thank-you video to celebrate with Wargamers across the globe
Wargaming has been creating digital hobbies for audiences across the world for 22 years, supporting the industry as they have grown. And this year is no different, as Wargaming stands in solidarity with the gaming community as an official partner for gamescom – creating some amazing experiences across all of its major titles and granting presents, digitally and for real, to its audience.
The Wargaming partner page on the gamescom digital website hosts a huge amount of exciting content, from a Sabaton concert to many hours of explosive video. Similarly, World of Tanks, World of Warships, World of Tanks Console and World of Tanks Blitz (which was launched recently on Nintendo Switch in addition to mobile) all have their own distinct product pages and presents – offering livestreams and epic drops for new and old fans of Wargaming’s titles. On top of that, World of Tanks has recently been nominated for “Best Ongoing Game” at the renowned gamescom Awards 2020, and Wargaming is keeping their fingers crossed – together with their dedicated fans.
The partnership also falls in line with the 10th anniversary of Wargaming’s longest running title, World of Tanks, which includes huge celebrations unlike anything that has ever been seen in the game. From a collection of seven Premium vehicles, to 10 days of World of Tanks Premium Account, new players and veterans of the game are able to redeem some amazing gifts!
Tankers can also enjoy a thank you video by World of Tanks partners and celebrities from across the years, such as Dolph Lundgren, The Offspring, Sabaton and Buffon. For more information about all of the prizes and experiences for the 10th anniversary celebrations, visit https://worldoftanks.eu/en/content/anniversary-mechanics/.
“A decade ago, we created something groundbreaking: a digital game where you needed to be smart to be victorious,” states Victor Kislyi, CEO of Wargaming. “World of Tanks is more than just a game though, it’s a hobby for our players and it’s brought people together around the world through this shared passion. Throughout those years, we have worked closely with gamescom to showcase our titles and support the industry, and we feel privileged to be a partner this year, in line with the birthday of World of Tanks.”
To commemorate the decade of fierce tank battles, World of Tanks now has its own artbook available for pre-order https://worldoftanks.eu/en/news/general-news/pre-order-wot-artbook/. Delving into the main events, milestones and more of the last 10 years, ‘The Art of World of Tanks’ is a collection of everything from preliminary sketches to never-before-seen artworks that detail the World of Tanks journey.
Wargaming is an award-winning online game developer and publisher headquartered in Nicosia, Cyprus. Operating since 1998, Wargaming has grown to become one of the leaders in the gaming industry with 5000+ employees and offices spread all over the world. Over 200 million players enjoy Wargaming’s titles across all major gaming platforms. Their flagship products include the massively popular free-to-play hit World of Tanks and the strategic naval action game World of Warships.
