Ten years ago Xenoblade Chronicles had a fairly troubled release in the West so many potential fans never had a chance to check it out and now that Nintendo and Monolith Soft are bringing Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition to the Nintendo Switch, the company has released a new trailer showing off the game’s cast and their various abilities. This includes the main character Shulk as well as Reyn, Fiora, Sharla, and more.
The trailer, found below, does cover a little bit of brand new post-game content at the end so newcomers to the game may want to be wary. Currently Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition is set to be released on the Nintendo Switch worldwide on May 29th.
SYDNEY, Australia – May 12, 2020 – Tomorrow, Apex Legends Season 5 – Fortune’s Favor is set to launch for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC. Respawn has further expanded on the ever evolving lore of this critically acclaimed multiplayer action shooter and is ushering in even more content with Season 5 including the new Legend Loba, new Quests mode, major map changes, an all-new Battle Pass, and more.
This cunning new legend has a vendetta against the terrifying, seemingly immortal Revenant. This has given her a thirst for blood and the skills to avenge her family’s untimely death. After her parents’ murders, Loba grew up to become a famous high society socialite by day, and the Outlands’ most impressive and dangerous thief by night. Now she is looking for answers, loot and most of all, Revenant’s demise.
With Apex Legends Season 5 – Fortune’s Favor, Respawn is introducing a myriad of new content and changes including:
New Legend: Her powerful teleportation skill allows Loba to get a jump on her foes, while her passive ability gives her a leg up when scoping out loot. Loba’s ultimate ability, the Black Market, will open up a one-stop-shop for her squadmates to collect the best loot in the area.
Quests – A brand new mode in Apex Legends, players looking for riches, glory and additional story can hunt for treasure and participate in a nine-week series of PvE quests in Season 5.
Map Changes: Loba’s entrance to King’s Canyon to hunt down and destroy Revenant has had a ripple effect on the arena, shaking up beloved drop-in locations including Skull Town, and changing how competitors may choose to navigate their next strike or defensive hold.
Battle Pass – An all new battle pass boasting over 100 exclusive items including skins, Battle Pass content and Apex Packs.
Ranked Leagues Series 4: Ranked Leagues Series 4 is introducing “reconnect.” If players get disconnected due to internet weather, a quick brownout, or a crash in the game they can now restart and reload back into the session.
Developed by Respawn Entertainment, Apex Legends delivers a squad-based Battle Royale experience where players select from one of 12 Legends – each with their own unique abilities and playstyles – and the last team standing wins. Combatants can choose from unique characters like Bloodhound, the tracker who can see recent enemy activity on the map, or Lifeline, a battlefield medic who can shield teammates and bring them back from the brink of death. Balanced squads and teamwork are critical, as each Legend is easy to pick up and learn, but challenging to master.
About Electronic Arts
Electronic Arts (NASDAQ: EA) is a global leader in digital interactive entertainment. The Company develops and delivers games, content and online services for Internet-connected consoles, mobile devices and personal computers.
In fiscal year 2019, EA posted GAAP net revenue of $4.95 billion. Headquartered in Redwood City, California, EA is recognised for a portfolio of critically acclaimed, high-quality brands such as EA SPORTS™ FIFA, Battlefield™, Apex Legends™, The Sims™, Madden NFL, Need for Speed™, Titanfall™ and Plants vs. Zombies™. More information about EA is available at www.ea.com/news.
INTRODUCING THE GUERRILLA COLLECTIVE, A NEW VIDEO GAME EVENT AIRING JUNE 6-8 ON TWITCH
Unprecedented coalition of studios, publishers, and media reveals new three-day showcase, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller
May 11, 2020 — A worldwide coalition of leading independent game companies and partners have announced the Guerrilla Collective, a group of publishers and developers dedicated to bringing the experience of exciting news and reveals home to viewers globally.
The three-day celebration kicks off on June 6th, in collaboration with some of the world’s coolest publishers, developers, and media, with a full day dedicated to gaming news and announcements: the premiere Guerrilla Collective, The PC Gaming Show and the Future Games Show.
The June 6th lineup is today announced as a packed day of the latest news for every platform. At 10:00 am PT, the world’s first Guerrilla Collective Live will air, hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller. The PC Gaming Show returns triumphant starting at 12:00 pm Pacific Time with all the latest news and information about the PC gaming space. The Future Games Show presents reveals, developer interviews, and wholesome gaming chatter starting at 2:30 pm Pacific Time.
Also part of IGNs ‘Summer of Gaming’ and GameSpot’s ‘Play For All,’ the Guerrilla Collective is a truly agnostic, completely player focused initiative to bring gamers and developers together to celebrate games during a difficult time.
Working together, the Guerrilla Collective and other notable publishers and developers have been excitedly chatting, to ensure players have a place to go to search for their gaming fix June 6-8 as part of other initiatives throughout the summer.
The Guerrilla Collective will feature a number of game companies from around the world, including:
11 bit studios (credits include Frostpunk, This War of Mine)
Another Indie (SIMULACRA 2, Yuppie Psycho)
Coffee Stain Studios (Satisfactory, Deep Rock Galactic)
Fellow Traveller (In Other Waters, Neo Cab)
Funcom (Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden, Conan Exiles)
Good Shepherd Entertainment (John Wick Hex, The Eternal Cylinder)
Headup (Bridge Constructor Portal, Pumpkin Jack)
Humble Publishing (Temtem, Forager)
Larian Studios (Baldur’s Gate III, Divinity: Original Sin II)
Modern Wolf (Necronator: Dead Wrong, Out There: Oceans of Time)
Paradox Interactive (Cities: Skylines, Stellaris)
Raw Fury (Kingdom Two Crowns, Atomicrops)
Rebellion (Sniper Elite 4, Zombie Army 4: Dead War)
Those Awesome Guys (Monster Prom, Move or Die, Floppy Knights)
Thunderful (SteamWorld Quest: Hand of Gilgamech, Lonely Mountains: Downhill)
United Label (Eldest Souls, Röki)
Versus Evil (The Banner Saga, Pillars of Eternity II: Deadfire)
Whitethorn Games (Aground, StarCrossed)
WINGS Interactive (Later Daters, Lord Winklebottom Investigates)
Ysbryd Games (WORLD OF HORROR, VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action)
ZA/UM (Disco Elysium)
And more coming soon…
The Guerrilla Collective is produced by Media Indie Exchange (The MIX) in partnership with the Kinda Funny Games Showcase. The MIX is an indie-focused group that runs events every year at conventions like GDC, E3, gamescom, PAX West and more. Kinda Funny is a five-year-old, San Francisco-based podcast and YouTube company celebrating and critiquing video games to an audience of hundreds of thousands of fans. In 2018, the company launched the Kinda Funny Games Showcase, a video event spotlighting more than 60 great titles.
What: A coalition of amazing video game studios and publishers who have come together to establish a brand-new online press conference and event showcasing exclusive news, reveals, trailers, gameplay demos, and more from some of the top teams around the world. The event will be hosted by Kinda Funny’s Greg Miller.
When: Starting on June 6, with an opening online press event at 1 p.m. ET/10 a.m. PT, continuing on June 7 with a second online press event, and finishing up June 8 with a day of programming that includes live gameplay demos and developer interviews.
The Guerrilla Collective is putting out a casting call for content! Teams interested in having their games considered for the Guerrilla Collective event can submit here.
The Guerrilla Collective will have more to share as the event approaches. To keep up with the latest news from the show, visit www.GuerrillaCollective.com, and join the Guerrilla Collective on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
Time Paradox Shooter Quantum League Launches on Steam Early Access May 26th
Innovative Time-Loop Game Mechanic Encourages Time-Paradox Tactics Unlike any Other Game
May 11th 2020 – Independent developer Nimble Giant Entertainment today announced that their time paradox multiplayer shooter, Quantum League, launches on Steam Early Access for PC on May 26th.
Quantum League is a revolutionary Time-Paradox Shooter: a competitive online FPS where players battle within a time loop, tactically teaming up with their past and future selves in mind-blowing 1v1 and 2v2 matches. Nimble Giant’s innovative shooter takes place within an alternate universe where time travel has changed the face of professional sports as we know it.
Agility, speed, and strategic time-clone teamwork are essential in a dynamic and fast-moving arena where players must take into consideration where they were and where they want to be to make that final winning shot.Quantum League is an original IP from Nimble Giant Entertainment and will be the Argentine developer’s first major release since its recent rebranding and the launch of Master of Orion.
“With Quantum League, we’re aiming to bring real innovation in the online shooter genre. The Beta has given us some great community feedback and now we’re ready for the game to enter Early Access.” Said Balthazar Auger, Lead Game Designer at Nimble Giant. Andrés Chilkowski, the studio’s Chief Creative officer added: “Delivering on such a unique concept as a Multiplayer FPS with real time travel Mechanics was a huge undertaking for our studio and we could not be more proud of what our team has achieved. What started as an experimental project is now a solid multiplayer shooter, offering great amounts of player expression and strategic depth. Early access is just a new beginning, we can’t wait to continue discovering the amazing possibilities behind these mechanics alongside our players”Quantum League will launch on Steam Early Access with a 15% discount for launch week.
About Nimble Giant Entertainment: Founded in 2002, Nimble Giant Entertainment (formerly known as NGD Studios) is one of the leading game development studios in Latin America. The studio’s first major release, Champions of Regnum was the first commercial MMORPG made in the region. The latest published title is the reimagining of the classic strategy game Master of Orion, published by Wargaming. More at www.nimblegiant.com
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is coming to PlayStation®4 and is celebrating with a Fan Art Contest
‘Get your artwork and name featured in the game credits’
Stuttgart, Germany – May 11th 2020 – ININ Games and Taito are pleased to announce that after the successful worldwide release of Bubble Bobble 4 Friends for Nintendo Switch, the game will be arriving on Sony PlayStation®4 at the end of 2020 as a physical release and as a digital download in the PlayStation Store in America, Europe and Australia.
The PlayStation®4 version will be released as “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends“(tentative name) and will be greatly expanded with exciting new content (new stages and game modes), which will also be made available for the Nintendo Switch version, that is currently on sale. Already well-received around the world on Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 gamers can experience the excitement of Bub and Bob later in the year. Also, the much-requested fan favourite villain Baron von Blubba will finally make its return.
To celebrate the upcoming release of the PlayStation®4 version, Taito and ININ Games are holding a fan art contest that is open to all Bubble Bobble fans! Gamers with artistic and creative skills, young and old, may enter the contest by following the entry guidelines and posting their artwork of the “Bubble Bobble” series on Twitter on the official Taito account @TaitoCorp in English (https://twitter.com/taitocorp)! The winners will be shown in the game credits with their fan art and a nickname.
How to apply and enter, along with rules and prizes for the Bubble Bobble 4 Friends Fan Art Contest, have a look at the official Bubble Bobble 4 Friends fan art contest rules: http://www.inin.games/bubble-bobble-fan-art-contest/
Submit your creative artwork of Bubble Bobble before the application deadline of May 31st 2020 (Japan time). There will be 10 winners chosen after the contest ends.
Original rules of application (in Japanese): https://www.taito.co.jp/BB4F/illust_contest
Bubble Bobble – Nothing but the BEST!
Bubble Bobble 4 Friends is a single-screen platform action game released as a completely new addition to the legendary Bubble Bobble series, in which you control the Bubble Blowing Dragons Bub and Bob to clear stages. The aim is to clear stages by shooting bubbles, trapping enemies, and breaking bubbles. Also, players can acquire special skills by collecting letter bubbles that form the word “extend”. You can play together in multiplayer with up to four players. Also included is the original arcade version of Bubble Bobble. A celebration for fans and fun for the whole family!
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About ININ Games
ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for “Bubble Bobble 4 Friends”, “Slaps and Beans” and “The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors”. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months. ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information visithttp://www.inin.games
About TAITO Corporation
TAITO Corporation (TAITO) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Square Enix Holdings Co., Ltd. With headquarters in Tokyo, Japan, TAITO operates core businesses such as game arcade operations, coin-operated game machines, and mobile phone content services. A seminal part of gaming history, TAITO caused a worldwide sensation with its arcade legend, SPACE INVADERS, and developed such fan favorites as PUZZLE BOBBLE (BUST-A-MOVE) and ARKANOID. Today, TAITO continues to thrill game lovers of all generations by offering both classic and new family-oriented titles on the latest gaming platforms. TAITO delivers a wide range of entertainment experiences with the goal of providing consumers with fresh surprises and new discoveries. More information on TAITO can be found on the Internet at http://www.taito.com/
Featuring a Large 240Hz Laptop Display, Greater Performance, and an Improved Battery Life
Miami, FL – May 11th, 2020, 9:00 A.M. EDT— ORIGIN PC announced the availability of the all-new EVO17-S gaming laptop and NT-17 workstation laptop, both powered by an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card with Max-Q design and an Intel Core 10th Gen processor featuring up to 8 cores and 16 threads. Each laptop offers incredible performance, a 17.3-inch screen, and improved battery life in a sleek and portable chassis.
Using next-gen hardware, the EVO17-S and NT-17 offer the latest hardware offerings from Intel and NVIDIA. Experience real-time ray-tracing and improved performance in games with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX SUPER graphics card, up to an RTX 2080 SUPER. Reach a 5.1GHz clock speed using Intel Max Turbo with an Intel Core i7-10875H 8-core processor. The EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops are capable of supporting 64GB RAM to make it ready to run multiple programs at the same time.
Customers can choose from different narrow bezel display options for the EVO17-S and NT-17, such as a 17.3-inch 240Hz 1080p display for fast-paced multiplayer games, a 60Hz UHD display that can show 100% of Adobe RGB colors, and a 144Hz 1080p display for general use. Additional displays can be connected to the laptops via Thunderbolt 3, HDMI, and Mini DisplayPort. As customers expect with the EVO and NT line of ORIGIN PC laptops, the all-new EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops are 5.07 pounds and .78 inches thin.
The all-new EVO17-S and NT-17 laptops come with free lifetime support and are proudly supported by the US-based ORIGIN PC team, available 24/7. The laptops start at $1999 and are available at ORIGINPC.com.
“The EVO17-S makes a comeback with next-gen technology, an improved battery life, and amazing display options sure to make gamers and professionals happy,” said Kevin Wasielewski, ORIGIN PC CEO and co-founder. “Whether you plan on dominating your favorite multiplayer games or work on important projects, these new 17-inch laptops are ready to help you succeed.”
The All-New EVO17-S and NT-17 Laptops Feature:
Intel 10th Gen Core i7-10875H 8 core processor
17.3″ 240Hz FHD (1920*1080) narrow bezel display, 17.3″ 60Hz UHD (3840*2160) narrow bezel display that can show 100% of Adobe RGB color, or 17.3″ 144Hz FHD (1920*1080) narrow bezel display
Up to an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics card with Max-Q design
Up to 2 x 2TB m.2 PCIe SSDs
Up to 64GB (2 x 32GB) DDR4 2666MHz RAM
Intel Dual Band Wireless-Wi-Fi 6 AX201 + BT
Sound Blaster™ Atlas
3x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x Thunderbolt 3, and a Micro SD Push-Push card reader
1x Mini DisplayPort 1.3, 1x HDMI Output
1x RJ-45 Ethernet port
Full RGB per key backlit keyboard
Custom HD UV printing and laser etching available
Free Lifetime 24/7 Phone Support Based in the U.S.
Connect with ORIGIN PC: www.twitter.com/originpc www.facebook.com/originpc www.twitch.tv/originpc www.youtube.com/originpc www.instagram.com/originpc
About ORIGIN:
ORIGIN PC builds custom, high-performance desktops, workstations, and laptops for hardware enthusiasts, digital/graphics artists, professionals, government agencies, and gamers. ORIGIN PCs are hand built, tested, and serviced by knowledgeable gaming enthusiasts, industry veterans, and award-winning system integrators. Every ORIGIN PC comes with free lifetime 24/7 support based in the United States. The ORIGIN PC staff is comprised of award-winning enthusiasts, experienced in the gaming and PC markets who want to share their passion with others. ORIGIN PC is located in Miami, FL and ships worldwide. For more information, please visit www.ORIGINPC.com or call 1-877-ORIGIN-Ø. (674-4460)
Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass Set to DeliverBimonthly New Content Beginning May 22, 2020
Season pass for renowned strategy game will offer playersnew civilizations, leaders, game modes and more
Sydney, Australia – May 12, 2020 – 2K has announced the Sid Meier’s Civilization® VI – New Frontier Pass, a new season pass that brings eight new civilizations, nine new leaders, six new game modes and more to the critically-acclaimed strategy game.* Content will be released in six downloadable (DLC) packs delivered on a bimonthly basis starting May 22, 2020 through March 2021.
“It’s been four years since we first announced Civilization VI, and the support from fans and players has been overwhelming,” said Ed Beach, franchise lead designer at Firaxis Games. “After two giant expansions in Rise and Fall and Gathering Storm, four years’ worth of balance updates and more, Civilization VIhas grown into the flagship title for the series.”
“We’re very excited to be adding even more content to Civilization VI, ensuring longtime players and franchise newcomers have something fresh to look forward to in the months to come,” added Anton Strenger, lead game designer at Firaxis Games. “By delivering new content on a regularly scheduled basis, we’ll have more opportunities than ever with the New Frontier Pass to connect with our community as we actively develop and deliver content.”
The Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass will be available for $59.95 in Australia and $63.95 in New Zealand, on Xbox One, PS4™, Nintendo Switch™, Windows PC, Mac and Linux, with mobile platforms arriving later this year. Each individual DLC pack will also be available for individual purchase; the first DLC offering, the Maya & Gran Colombia Pack, will add leaders from each respective civilization, a new Apocalypse game mode, new City-States, Resources and Natural Wonders, and will launch on May 21, 2020.
Anyone who purchases the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass will receive exclusive bonuses – the Teddy Rooseveltand Catherine De Medici Persona Packs. Each Persona Pack contains a brand-new take on a favourite leader, with a new leader model and background, new gameplay bonuses and an updated agenda that reflects the changes to the leader’s personality. “Rough Rider Teddy” excels at keeping the peace on his home continent, while “Magnificence Catherine” can use Luxuries to overwhelm the world with Culture and Tourism. The Persona Packs will be available with the second DLC Pack in July.
As part of the overall content roadmap for Civilization VI, Firaxis will also provide free updates in between DLC packs that feature new maps, scenarios, balance updates and more, available for anyone who owns the game.
For more information on the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass,visit www.civilization.com, become a fan on Facebook, subscribe on YouTube, follow Civilization on Twitter and Instagram and join the conversation using the hashtag #Civilization.
Firaxis Games is a 2K studio. 2K is a publishing label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).
*Requires the Civilization VI base game. Some features of the Civilization VI – New Frontier Pass also require either the Gathering Storm or Rise and Fall expansion to work. Visit www.civilization.com for the latest details.
About Take-Two Interactive Software
Headquartered in New York City, Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. is a leading developer, publisher and marketer of interactive entertainment for consumers around the globe. We develop and publish products through our labels Rockstar Games, 2K, and Private Division, as well as Social Point, a leading developer of mobile games. Our products are designed for console systems and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, and are delivered through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming services. The Company’s common stock is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol TTWO. For more corporate and product information please visit our website at http://www.take2games.com.
About 2K
Founded in 2005, 2K develops and publishes global interactive entertainment for console and handheld gaming systems, personal computers and mobile devices, with product availability including physical retail and digital download. The Company is home to many talented development studios, including Visual Concepts, Firaxis Games, Hangar 13, Cat Daddy Games, 31st Union and Cloud Chamber. 2K’s portfolio currently includes the renowned BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia and XCOM® franchises; NBA® 2K, the global phenomenon and highest rated** annual sports title for the current console generation; the critically acclaimed Sid Meier’s Civilization® series; the popular WWE® 2K and WWE® SuperCard franchises, as well as emerging properties NBA® 2K Playgrounds 2, Carnival Games and more. Additional information about 2K and its products may be found at 2k.com.
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Nimble Giant Entertainment announced their competitive FPSQuantum Leaguewill launch on Steam Early Access on May 26. The game features 1v1 and 2v2 battles in a time loop where each player’s past selves also participate in the battle. To win, players need to keep track of both the current and past positions of every player on the field to win.
The game is scheduled to spend a minimum of six months in Early Access as Nimble Giant works to add more content to the game, polish out bugs, and implement quality of life based on player feedback. The game will launch into Early Access with six arenas, three game modes, six weapons, six characters, and a competitive ladder.
With void tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium set in a world where civilization has collapsed, players take control of a lone robot that has awoken and discovered a slumbering young girl covered with fungi. This young girl’s name is Toriko and it is up to the player to try and save her from her weakened and infected state but with the world in such a harsh state, that will not be an easy task.
As such NIS America has released a gameplay trailer for tRrLM(); //Void Terrarium giving players a small sample of what they can expect when it comes to gathering supplies and creating a livable habitat for Toriko to survive in. The trailer can be found below while the game itself will be released on the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on July 10th in Europe and July 14th in North America.
After being revealed last week many were hoping to see how Assassin’s Creed Valhalla would look once it is in motion and although many expected there to be some gameplay footage in the new trailer for the game that was presented at the Xbox Series X event, those expectations were lowered as the game was instead featured with a cinematic trailer using the in-game engine running on the next-gen console.
The cinematic “gameplay” trailer from Ubisoft can be found below and as for the game itself, Assassin’s Creed Valhallais set to be released on the Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and PC sometime this holiday season.
