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Streets of Rage 4 Video Reveals Playable Pixel Art Fighters and Classic Soundtracks for Retro Tribute to Original Trilogy

Streets of Rage 4 Video Reveals Playable Pixel Art Fighters and Classic Soundtracks for Retro Tribute to Original Trilogy

Ass-kickin’ action happening on consoles and PC with the release date to be confirmed

PARIS (April 8, 2020) – Publisher and co-developer Dotemu (publisher of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, developer of Windjammers 1 and 2) with co-developers Lizardcube (Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap) and Guard Crush Games (Streets of Fury) announced today that Streets of Rage 4 will be dishing out the knockouts with unlockable classic characters and music from Streets of Rage 1 & 2 for fully nostalgic brawls. Streets of Rage 4 will be released this spring for PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One for $24.99, with the release date to be confirmed. Fans on Steam can wishlist the game here: [https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/Streets_of_Rage_4/.]

Dotemu released an action-packed gameplay trailer today which reveals some of Streets of Rage 4’s tributes to the original trilogy, including unlockable pixel art characters with movesets and abilities unique to their respective games; Streets of Rage’s fighters can call the cops for their special moves, while Streets of Rage 3’s characters can sprint and roll through environments. Catch Skate, Max, and all the throwback warriors making their glorious return by viewing the trailer here

These retro characters combine with Streets of Rage 4’s five hand-animated leading fighters to bring the total playable roster’s count to 17. For a full nostalgic trip, players can also switch to the series iconic original soundtrack, handing out beatdowns backed by tracks from Streets of Rage 1 and Streets of Rage 2. Taking down thugs with these timeless songs cranked up makes for an incredibly satisfying retro experience.

Streets of Rage 4 is the first entry to the mainline series in more than 25 years. The revival merges classic Streets of Rage elements with fresh directions for more combat possibilities, strikingly fluid hand-drawn art, and an inventive, distinct soundtrack led by Olivier Derivière which incorporates worldwide talent, including significant contributions from series composers Yūzō Koshiro and Motohiro Kawashima.

For the latest on Streets of Rage 4, be sure to wishlist the game on Steam (https://store.steampowered.com/app/985890/Streets_of_Rage_4/), head to www.streets4rage.com, check out www.facebook.com/StreetsofRage4, run up a combo between @Dotemu, @Lizardcube, and @Guard_Crush’s follow buttons on Twitter, or join us on Discord: https://discord.gg/DvVq4yz.

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About Dotemu

Dotemu is a French video game company specializing in modern releases of beloved retro games. Our mission is simple: give every gamer access to yesteryear’s classic video games on today’s platforms, including PC, mobile, console and more. Working alongside the world’s most cherished and recognized publishers, the Dotemu team has published a number of global top-sellers across both PC and console including Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, with additional development and publishing work on Windjammers 1 and 2, several games in the Ys series, and more.

Founded in 2007, Dotemu leverages its considerable technological know-how to maintain the original spirit of classic games while giving them a second life as rediscovered gems for a new generation of gamers.

About Lizardcube

Lizardcube is a Parisian games studio founded by game industry veteran Omar Cornut (Pixeljunk Shooter, Tearaway, Soul Bubbles, Dear ImGui) and traditional comic/animation artist Ben Fiquet (Soul Bubbles). It is best known for the acclaimed remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, praised for its gorgeous art style and retro engineering marvel.

About Guard Crush Games

Guard Crush Games was founded in 2009 by Jordi Asensio and Cyrille Lagarigue based on their passion for classic beat-em-up and side scrolling titles. The team is best known for its XBox 360 release, Streets of Fury, and follow-up on PC Streets of Fury: Extended Edition in 2015, which revel in over-the-top action and capture the studio’s love for fun side scrolling brawlers.

Atomicrops Launching on Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 28

Rogue-like farming sim aren’t two genres many would expect to be paired together, but Raw Fury and Bird Bath Games have made one! Their game Atomicrops is currently in early access for the PC on the Epic Game Store. Atomicrops will launch in full on the Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on May 28th. The early access version is currently available for $14.99 USD, though it is unclear if the price will rise once the game launches.

Atomicrops is a rogue-like farming sim following in the footsteps of Harvest Moon and Stardew Valley. After a nuclear blast levels the world, players take over their grandfather’s farm to help feed the local town. Unfortunately, mutants and bandits raid the farm every night, requiring the player to take up their trusty assault rifle and defend their crops.

Final Fantasy VII Remake Developer Diary Explores Music

With Final Fantasy VII Remake completing its full worldwide release at the end of the week for the PlayStation 4 Square Enix is continuing their series of developer diaries exploring various elements of the original game and how they have transitioned into the remake. The focus this time around is on the signature music that fans have come to know and love as well as the various familiar sound effects.

The video, found below with subtitles that must be activated, features interviews with the game’s producer Yoshinori Kitase, music supervisor Keiji Kawamori, sound director Makoto Ise, composer Mitsuto Suzuki, composer and Masashi Hamauzu. Final Fantasy VII Remake will be available fully on April 10th.

SHOPKEEPING SIMULATOR GAME SHOP TITANS CELEBRATES ‘GRAND OPENING’ ON STEAM

SHOPKEEPING SIMULATOR GAME SHOP TITANS CELEBRATES ‘GRAND OPENING’ ON STEAM

Join Mobile Merchants with Cross Platform Play for Endless Entertaining Mercantile Gameplay

MONTREAL – APRIL 8, 2020 – Attention all shoppers! The award-winning simulation role-playing game Shop Titans is arriving on Steam for PC starting May 5, 2020. Players on PC and mobile devices can assemble to create a bustling city through the game’s synchronous cross-platform play feature. Whether at home or on the go, Shop Titans players can craft, negotiate and sell their way to the top.

Shop Titans blends an extensive item crafting system, one-on-one negotiation gameplay with customers to secure the best sale price, and treasure-seeking adventures – all supported with hilarious character-driven humor and stunning in-game graphics. Players can create powerful equipment to stock their shop and sell to customers, assemble a team of customizable heroes and explore dungeons to gather valuable crafting materials.

Other features for Shop Titans on Steam for PC include:

  • Synchronous Cross-Platform Play – Players can tend to their store on PC or run the shop remotely on mobile devices for seamless, never-ending entertainment. Players can also team up across both devices, making for an even greater multiplayer experience.
  • Enhanced Visuals and PC Support – Shop Titans on PC supports 1080p resolution, 60 frames-per-second gameplay, refined controls for mouse and keyboard input, interface optimizations designed for long play sessions and re-scaled UI elements, giving players an all-new way to experience the game.
  • Personalized Hero Creation Players can recruit and customize Heroes from 18 classes with handcrafted items to fight monsters and gather valuable resources. 
  • Cooperative Guild Teamwork – Team up with friends from around the world by joining a guild to conquer special limited-time events and play in the worldwide player-driven marketplace to accelerate earnings and progress alike.

“It is a testament to Shop Titans’ success as we continue to see a steady growth in the community since launching the game on mobile devices over a year ago,” said Johan Eile, General Manager of Kabam Montreal. “The PC platform is a great opportunity for new players to discover this innovative title and find out why millions of people have come to enjoy it.”

“This is an exciting time to be a Shop Titans player,” said Tim Fields, CEO of Kabam. “Players new and established can benefit from these PC enhancements, especially the synchronous cross-platform play between PC and mobile. I am very proud of our team on what they have accomplished to elevate the Shop Titans experience even further.”

Shop Titans launches on Steam May 5, 2020 as a free-to-play download and is now available for wish-listing here. For more information, please visit Shop Titan’s official website, Facebook and Twitter.

ABOUT KABAM

Kabam is a world leader of developing entertaining, immersive, and highly social multiplayer games for mobile devices. They merge consumer behavior with the art of game design to create experiences that are enjoyed by millions of players across the globe. Each game has raised the benchmark in mobile gaming, bringing high-quality graphics, next-generation technology and revolutionary gameplay to the console in every player’s pocket.

Kabam has partnered with leading entertainment brands like Disney, Hasbro and Universal to create mobile games based on some of the world’s most iconic franchises.

Kabam’s games have generated hundreds of millions of downloads including Fast & Furious 6: The Game, Fast & Furious: Legacy, Marvel Contest of Champions and Transformers: Forged to Fight. These games have also received multiple awards such as Apple’s Editors’ Choice and Google Play’s Best Game of the Year.

Founded in 2006, Kabam has studios and offices in Vancouver, Montreal, Charlottetown, San Francisco and Austin, Texas. Kabam is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Netmarble.

ABOUT NETMARBLE

Netmarble Corporation strives to entertain audiences of all ages around the world by providing great mobile gaming experiences. Established in Korea in 2000, Netmarble is one of the fastest-growing mobile game companies and consistently ranks as a top mobile developer and publisher worldwide. With more than 6,000 employees, Netmarble has been producing and servicing some of the most successful mobile games including Lineage 2: Revolution, Blade & Soul Revolution, MARVEL Future Fight, BTS WORLD, Everybody’s Marble, and Seven Knights. As a parent company to Kabam, a top mobile game developer in massively multiplayer free-to-play games, the largest shareholder to Jam City, a leading casual social game developer and a major shareholder of BigHit Entertainment, a music production and artist management company, Netmarble has a strategic partnership with CJ ENM Corporation, Asia’s largest entertainment company, Tencent Holdings, Asia’s largest internet company, and NCsoft, a prominent MMORPG company. More information can be found at http://company.netmarble.com

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Langrisser I & II Review

Langrisser I & II

Developer: Chara-ani
Publisher: NIS America
Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4 (Reviewed)
Release Date: Available Now
Price: $49.99 USD – Available Here $79.95 AUD – Available Here

Overview

For many in the West, the first time that Langrisser appeared on the radar was through a spin-off 3DS entry in 2016 or a mobile game released in English last year since the only game in the core franchise to ever be released in the West was given the name of Warsong back in 1991. Now after letting the core series rest for many years, it seems like Langrisser may be making something of a return through a remake featuring both the first and second game in the series coming over to the West in one package. So with a tactical RPG that once rivaled the greats making an appearance after all this time how does it hold up?

Story

In Langrisser I players find themselves taking on the role of Ledin, a young prince that finds himself on the run and exiled after an enemy invades his kingdom. In an attempt to regain what he has lost, Ledin must join with those who support him but it quickly becomes clear that something far more sinister than a simple invasion is afoot. The storyline for Langrisser I is fairly straightforward though players will be able to enjoy a few extra scenarios even if the majority of the cast is a bit flat in terms of development. 

Langrisser II on the other hand is where things get a bit more interesting. The story this time follows a lone traveler by the name of Elwin who will shape the fate of the realm depending on the choices that players make and who they choose to align with. This type of player choice and the fact that the characters, and the plot itself, are far better written and detailed help Langrisser II really stand out between these two games. It is also worth noting that, since player choice does play a role here, there are multiple endings and various developments that players won’t see depending on how things play out, creating quite a bit of replayability in the second entry.

Gameplay

Although the sequel may feature the better storyline, both Langrisser I & II have the same mechanics as one another, making it fairly understandable as to why these two entries in five entry series were bundled together. Both entries are a fairly standard grid-based strategy RPG that features turn-based battles where the player’s team moves and attacks before having to weather the attacks from their opponents. 

Various classes, of which characters can change into by leveling up and obtaining “Combat Points” that can then be allocated into improving their combat abilities and slew of unique skills, are strong against certain classes and have their own weaknesses. These combat points can even be used to change to another class entirely with very little loss to the player, allowing for some experimentation at times to find out the best skills and class layout to best fit their playstyle. Alongside this the points can be used to unlock additional types of mercenaries that can provide a number of additional bonuses as well, some of which can be quite unique.

What helps Langrisser I & II stand out here is the aforementioned mercenary system. Players can bring with them a band of mercenaries that can cost a bit of gold but will aid the player’s units in battle. These mercenaries can provide a number of status boosts depending on how well they are paired with the main unit allowing for them to grow quite strong. As a result a lot of the strategy can come down to making sure that the player’s team is properly equipped and assigned the proper mercenaries in battle. 

It is worth noting that Langrisser I & II is far from an easy game even once players get the hang of things as the enemy AI can be extremely aggressive here, and should a commanding unit die, all of the mercenaries they have with them will also vanish. Thankfully this remake of the two games does allow players the option to replay a previously cleared mission, allowing for the player to strengthen their team should they find themselves struggling.

Visuals & Audio

Players will have quite a few options open to them when it comes to how they want Langrisser I & II to look as both the modern and retro options are available for character portraits and backgrounds. All of the character portraits have been redrawn with a smoother and more modern art style and with this art style come a number of new CG scenes that help add a little extra flair to some of the major events that occur in the series. Oddly enough however, should the player choose to use the original art that fans of the original franchise loved then all of these new scenes are removed entirely which is an extremely odd choice. Along those same lines, while the option to choose between the retro style maps and backgrounds are a nice addition, the actual character sprites remain the same. This leads to a massive clash in presentation as the character sprites are, unfortunately, quite awful looking in their new design to the point that a few look worse than the mobile game sprites.

For all of its graphical problems Langrisser I & II manages to excel when it comes to its soundtrack and voice work. While there is only the original Japanese voice track accompanying the game the English subtitles are quite fitting and the soundtrack features not only a number of newly arranged tracks that sound amazing but players can also choose to listen to the original tunes instead should they want to change things up.

Overall

There is a reason that the Langrisser series managed to hold itself together so well in Japan back when it originally debuted. While the story for the first game may not be the most endearing, the sequel is far more entertaining and with both games featuring solid strategy RPG mechanics players will find this collection offering a lot of classic gameplay. It is a bit unfortunate however that outside of bringing Langrisser I & II to a modern audience, most of this remake doesn’t really improve upon the original outside of the soundtrack. The visuals often feel out of place and while the new artstyle is pleasant with roots close to the original, the punishment the player receives if using the classic portraits is an odd one.

Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.

Grounded Story Trailer Released

Many were rather surprised back when Obsidian Entertainment and Microsoft announced that they were working on a new survival game by the name of Grounded and now these companies have shared a bit more about the game. In Grounded players find themselves being shrunken down to the point that they are smaller than an ant in a suburban backyard and with the help of a strange robot named BURG.L. players must try to survive while finding the machine that will return them to normal size.

Grounded is playable solo or with up to three friends if the player wishes, and to survive they will need to gather, craft, and build bases scavenged from the backyard. To go along with this trailer the company also revealed that Grounded will be released as an early access game on July 28th where it will be available through Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

PlayStation 5 DualSense Controller Unveiled

Sony has been keeping many aspects of the PlayStation5 under wraps these days but now fans know what they will be holding once the console is released as the company has revealed their brand new “DualSense” controller for the console. This marks the first step away from the DualShock name since it was introduced during the original PlayStation era. In a statement from the reveal Sony Interactive Entertainment president and CEO Jim Ryan stated that the “DualSense marks a radical departure from our previous controller offerings and captures just how strongly we feel about making a generational leap with PS5.”

The company has implemented “haptic feedback” and incorporated adaptive triggers into the L2 and R2 buttons of the controller to help add tension to the player’s actions. To fit with these new features the controller will feature a stronger battery while still offering a lightweight feel. It is also worth noting that the “Share” button has been modified to simply be a “Create” button that will be detailed more in the future as well as the inclusion of a built-in microphone that can allow for players to easily talk with others without a headset though it is stated this is best used for “quick conversation.”

Sony has still not priced nor given an exact release date for the PlayStation 5 but the company did state in the announcement that they are aiming to have the console launched during the holiday season in 2020.

World of Tanks Blitz Players Gifted Genuine Moon Real Estate in New Game Mode!

Gravity Force mode will pit players against the outer-space elements as well as each other – with the best players winning legitimate Moon land! 

April 8, 2020 — World of Tanks Blitz players should prepare to do battle on the final frontier this April, taking the fight to their foes in the all new Gravity Force game mode, and on the new ‘Sea of Tranquillity’ moon map! Between April 10 and April 16, the mode will replicate space conditions for all commanders, with mind-bending anti-gravity physics, including recoil recalibration and a floaty feel on the following maps: Sea of Tranquillity, Mirage, Winter Malinovka, Desert Sands, El Alamein, Normandy and Dead Rail.

The best players will be in the running for legitimate certificates of ownership for the real Sea of Tranquillity – purchased in partnership with Lunar Embassy®, USA. As the world’s only recognised legal seller of ‘Land Off Planet’ since 1980 – Lunar Embassy.com has worked closely with World of Tanks Blitz to deliver this amazing prize for the best Gravity Force mode players.

Dennis Hope, Head Cheese at Lunar Embassy said of the project: ‘We were delighted to partner with the World of Tanks Blitz team tank battles to the surface of the Moon – and we will be thrilled to welcome some new neighbours on to our Lunar home. This is one small step for man, but one giant leap for Tank-kind.’

Andrey Ryabovol, Product Director of World of Tanks Blitz said: ‘We are excited to bring players an outer-space experience, with real outer-space prizes! Get prepared for moon mechanics that will have commanders and tanks fighting physics across many different maps, and we look forward to rewarding the best out-of-this-world warriors amongst you!’

A dedicated stream will be live on the evening of April 8 – giving audiences the chance to learn more about the game mode and to win 1 acre of the real Sea of Tranquillity, with a legitimate certificate of ownership! The stream will be held in English and start at 3.30am AEDT. You can tune in to the stream here.

To take part in the event, tankers must have at least one Tier V or higher vehicle. For more information, visit wotblitz.com.

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About World of Tanks Blitz

World of Tanks Blitz is a cross-platform, free-to-play, team-based MMO action game dedicated to fierce tank combat. Available on iOS, macOS, Android, Windows 10, and Steam, the game lets players control over 370 legendary armoured vehicles and boasts more than 120 million downloads worldwide. 

World of Tanks Blitz is a fun, light-hearted approach to the genre that bends the rules of reality, putting an engaging twist on tank combat. Deep mechanics and realistic physical models across both authentic and alternative historical settings combine to create fluid gameplay and tactical diversity.

Official website: wotblitz.com

NEW JUST DANCE INITIATIVES TO KEEP PLAYERS MOVING!

NEW JUST DANCE INITIATIVES TO KEEP PLAYERS MOVING!

Sydney, Australia – April 8, 2020 – Today, Ubisoft® announced a series of initiatives for Just Dance® 2020, the latest instalment of the #1 Music Videogame Franchise of All Time*, to encourage players to stay active at home with or without a game console by offering options to keep the world dancing!

  • Players who own Just Dance 2020 will receive one free month of Just Dance Unlimited, to enjoy the catalogue of more than 500 additional songs.
  • Players who don’t own Just Dance on any platforms can head over to the official Just Dance YouTube page and get access to a host of playlists. From Just Dance Kids to Just Get Fit – and even a Katy Perry playlist – there are plenty of tracks to get moving. These playlists will be made available for free on the channel for the next month.

More details on the offer, including platform specificities, can be found on our UbiNews article!

Just Dance 2020 is already available on the Nintendo Switch™ system, the Wii™ system, PlayStation®4 Pro and PlayStation®4 computer entertainment systems and the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X. Each copy includes a free one-month trial of Just Dance Unlimited**, which will be automatically updated to include the latest content.

* Source: NPD, GfK & GSD – August 2017

**High speed internet connection required

ABOUT UBISOFT

Ubisoft is a leading creator, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and services, with a rich portfolio of world-renowned brands, including Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, For Honor, Just Dance, Watch Dogs, Tom Clancy’s video game series including Ghost Recon, Rainbow Six and The Division. The teams throughout Ubisoft’s worldwide network of studios and business offices are committed to delivering original and memorable gaming experiences across all popular platforms, including consoles, mobile phones, tablets and PCs. For the 2018–19 fiscal year, Ubisoft generated net bookings of €2,029 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoftgroup.com/.

© 2020 Ubisoft Entertainment. All Rights Reserved. Just Dance, Ubisoft, and the Ubisoft logo are registered or unregistered trademarks of Ubisoft Entertainment in the US and/or other countries. Nintendo trademarks and copyrights are properties of Nintendo.

Inside Xbox April 2020 Episode News Recap

Inside Xbox April 2020 Episode News Recap

by Will Tuttle, Xbox Wire Editor in Chief 

Today, on our first Inside Xbox episode of 2020, we got a closer look at the single-player campaign in Grounded, the upcoming survival adventure game from our friends at Obsidian Entertainment, revealed the latest Xbox Game Pass titles, discussed the recently revealed Xbox Series X tech, and gave viewers the skinny on the most important things to know about the upcoming Gears Tactics.

There was also plenty of surprise news dropped on today’s show: Typhoon Studios revealed the Journey to the Savage Planet DLC, Hotline Miami Collection is getting a surprise Xbox One release, and we got our very first look at The Last Campfire, an intriguing new title from developer Hello Games.

For a full recap, read on below or watch the replay of Inside Xbox episode here when the VOD is available.

Go Big or Never Go Home in Obsidian Entertainment’s Grounded

Obsidian Entertainment announced upcoming survival adventure game Grounded will enter Xbox Game Preview with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and Steam Early Access on July 28, 2020. As part of today’s announcement, the team also revealed a brand-new trailer focusing on the single player experience for Grounded, and a first-ever livestream with Obsidian Entertainment’s Game Director, Adam Brennecke and Social Media Manager, Shyla Schofield, who gave a closer look at the game. For more details, check out the full Grounded Inside Xbox post here.

A Closer Look at Xbox Series X Technologies

A few weeks ago, we took an in-depth look at some of the tech powering the Xbox Series X and got our first look at the new Xbox Wireless Controller. On today’s show, our own Major Nelson had a chance to sit down with Jason Ronald, Director of Product Management on Xbox Series X, to break down some of what was shared about our most powerful console ever. They discussed everything from graphics technology like DirectX raytracing and variable rate shading to audio processing, Quick Resume and storage options. Ronald also highlighted the Xbox Velocity Architecture, including what this entails and what it will enables for games.

The Evolution of Xbox Game Bar Continues

We’re continuing the evolution of Xbox Game Bar, the customisable gaming overlay built into Windows 10 for PC. Starting today, Insiders will have access to apps from partners like Razer, XSplit and Intel directly from Xbox Game Bar through new widgets — no more having to Alt+Tab to separate apps while gaming. We’ve seen incredible interest from PC gaming partners in this fan-requested feature, and we look forward to growing the number of available widgets. For more information on the Xbox Game Bar news announced today, please check out this post.

Announcing More Great Titles Hitting Xbox Game Pass

We’re thrilled to announce that on April 13, Xbox Game Pass will be expanding to Japan and Korea. Xbox Game Pass for PC will launch in beta for gamers in Korea and will be included as part of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate benefits, which is already available for gamers in the region, while all Xbox Game Pass services for console and PC will come to Japan for the first time. We also shared new titles joining the Xbox Game Pass libraries across console and PC, including Alvastia Chronicles, Journey to the Savage Planet, Overcooked! 2, Football Manager 2020, Mistover and Stranger Things 3: The Game. For more details on our Xbox Game Pass news this episode, check out the Xbox Game Pass post here.

Project xCloud Preview Adds More Great Games from EA

We’ve added even more titles to the Project xCloud preview! Beginning today, participants can play three more great games from EA on their Android phones or tablets, including The Sims 4Unravel Two, and Dragon Age: Inquisition. Additionally, this morning we announced that the Project xCloud preview will be heading to 11 new countries across Western Europe. If you’re interested in joining the Project xCloud preview so you can stream these great games, please visit xbox.com/projectxcloud.

Forza Street Races onto Mobile on May 5

Get your engines ready … Forza Street is coming to your iOS and Android devices on May 5. We’ve received incredible engagement from players during Android pre-registration and are excited to let iOS gamers know they too will hit the streets in just a few weeks. For a limited time, we’ll also be giving out the Founder’s Pack to anyone who plays Forza Street between May 5 and June 5 as a welcoming gift. Pre-register now on Google Play and the Samsung Galaxy Store, and for more information, check out the full Forza Street Wire post here.

Breaking Down Five Things You Need to Know About Gears Tactics

Today, The Coalition celebrated Gears Tactics going gold with a new video highlighting five badass things you need to know before launch and their commitment to a gameplay experience tailored to PC, including new details on a partnership with Intel. Available April 28 on Windows 10 PC, Steam and with Xbox Game Pass for PC (Beta), Gears Tactics has players assume the role of Gabriel “Gabe” Diaz as he recruits, equips, and commands his squad on a mission to hunt down the relentless leader of the Locust army: Ukkon. For more on Gears Tactics, including the latest design collaboration with acclaimed artist Luke Preece, click here.

Set Sail with Sea of Thieves’ Free Ships of Fortune Update

Prospective pirates got a look at the new Sea of Thieves Ships of Fortune update arriving later this month. Ships of Fortune adds new depth to the game’s trading companies, allowing players the option to represent their favourite Trading Companies as emissaries for boosted rewards and exclusive cosmetic items. What’s more, a new and mysterious Company known as The Reaper’s Bones is also making their debut tasking players with pillaging rival ships and taking their Emissary Flags and loot as trophies. For more details on our Sea of Thieves news this episode, check out our full post here.

A New Batch of ID@Xbox Games is Coming to Xbox One

In today’s show, we took a look at a brand-new game called The Last Campfire, a dark fantasy from developer Hello Games that combines a beautiful art style with a wide variety of puzzles to create a wholly unique experience. There was also a new trailer for Atomicrops, an action-packed farming simulator where you must cultivate and defend the last farm in a post-apocalypse wasteland. Finally, it was announced that the action-packed top-down shooter Hotline Miami Collection is not only coming to Xbox One, but is available right now. Surprise!

We hope you enjoyed the show, and we’ll see you next time!