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Deathloop Heads to PC and PlayStation 5 Holiday 2020

Last year Bethesda and Arkane Studios announced that they were working on a new game involving a timeloop called Deathloop and now the company has revealed not only a few more details about the title but also roughly when and where players can expect to pick it up.

Deathloop places players into the role of Colt, a man trapped in a time loop on the enigmatic island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity. The only chance for escape is to break the loop by unearthing information and assassinating eight key targets before the day resets. However, lurking in the shadows is rival assassin Julianna, equipped with her own equally powerful abilities and weapons, on a mission to protect the loop by assassinating Colt, and restarting the cycle. Players can also choose to take control of Julianna, turning Deathloop into a deadly game of hunter-vs-hunted.

Deathloop will be released later this year during the holiday season and will be a PlayStation 5 console exclusive and also released on PC.

Project Athia Revealed for PlayStation 5 and PC

A new game with a “working title” of Project Athia has been announced by Square Enix and Luminous Productions for the PlayStation 5 and PC. It is meant to be an other-worldly adventure that was designed to work specifically for the console and will take players to a beautiful world where a thrilling story will be told in an adventure that will be “twisted, tempestuous and forbidding.”

Currently no release window for Project Athia has been given but you can check out the teaser trailer for the game below, which shows a snippet of gameplay though the developer has stated that more will be revealed in the near future.

Merge Games Unveil the Slick and Stylish Cyberpunk Action Shooter, Foreclosed

Dive into an action game drenched in comic book aesthetic as you fight against the dehumanized bureaucracy that stole your identity!

Manchester, UK June 12th, 2020 — Combining a stunning comic book aesthetic and cyberpunk action within the stylistic framework of a graphic novel, Merge Games and Antab Studio are thrilled to deliver their stunning futuristic action shooter, Foreclosed. First premiered on IGN’s Summer of Gaming Show in spectacular fashion with a gameplay reveal and developer interview, Foreclosed is now in development for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.

Taking inspiration from titles such as the Deux Ex and Max Payne series, and Frank Miller’s graphic novel, Hard Boiled, Foreclosed is a striking display of narrative-driven action where the player takes control of brain implant abilities, hi-tech weaponry, and a diverse skill tree system all encompassed alongside a striking cyberpunk-graphic novel aesthetic.

Foreclosed utilizes a compelling combination of the interactivity of video games with the visual aesthetic of comic books, alongside diverse, hi-tech combat! Cutscenes are interactive and transition smoothly to and from alternative gameplay styles to allow the player to truly feel like a comic book hero. Keep an eye out on Merge Facebook and Merge Discord pages to keep up on all of the latest about the world of Foreclosed.

Key Features

  • Slick Cyberpunk Action – Foreclosed blends a striking comic book aesthetic alongside high-octane, cyberpunk infused action gameplay. 
  • Hi-tech Combat – Modify your symbiotic pistol and use your brain implant abilities to manipulate your surroundings and fight back against the system.
  • Firmware Upgrades – Discover and unlock new abilities with an RPG-like skill system
  • Interactive Comic Book – Everything from gameplay to cinematics are experienced within the stylistic framework of a graphic novel to make you truly feel like a comic book hero.. 
  • Original Story – Follow the story of Evan Kapnos, his identity recently Foreclosed, stripped of his job, brain implants and access to the city Blockchain. He must now escape the city before his identity and implants are auctioned off…

Wishlist the game via Steam here.

About Merge Games Merge is an independent video game publisher based in Manchester, UK. The company publishes interactive software worldwide for personal computers and video game consoles. Merge also specializes in publishing collectible games for retail for independent developers. More information about Merge products can be found at www.mergegames.com.

About Antab Studio Andrea Tabacco and Lara Gianotti founded Antab Studio in 2016. They are avid gamers themselves and aspire to explore all aspects of videogames. From recreation to experimentation, they strive to develop polished and immersive experiences for their audiences to enjoy.

The remake of XIII launches November 10th on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC/Mac!

Paris, June 12th 2020 – Microids and PlayMagic are delighted to announce that XIII – the remake of the cult classic cel-shaded FPS – will be released November 10th 2020 on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC/Mac.

With this announcement comes the premiere of the first gameplay trailer filled with action and adrenaline, as well as some cel-shaded screenshots.

The gameplay trailer unveils the artistic direction chosen, especially the cel-shading treatment, trademark of the original game! Discover the new look of two iconic environments of the game: Brighton beach or the FBI headquarters ; and get a glimpse of some of the weapons and useful items needed to progress through the game, hinting of the different play styles.

Will you play sneakily or choose the frontal confrontation?

While being faithful to the original material, the XIII remake is aiming to please the most sophisticated gamers of today. Players will also be delighted to know the team was able to remaster the original game soundtrack and the actors’ voices.

Play as “XIII”, the man with no identity fighting for his life while uncovering a vast conspiracy. Shoot your way through an intense solo campaign and challenge your friends for brutal multiplayer matches!

About the Story of XIII:

Who are you?

The country is still in shock after President Sheridan’s assassination.

You wake up injured and with amnesia on the shore of an east coast beach. The only clues about your identity are the number XIII tattooed on your collarbone and the key to a locker. Despite the memory loss, you realize not everything has been forgotten as you seem to have amazing reflexes comparable to a well-trained government agent. You will soon be on your way to uncover your past, discovering in the process your role in the murder of the US president and unveiling the most astonishing conspiracy in the country’s history.

Discover the content of the Limited Edition available as soon as November 10th, 2020

The Limited Edition will include:

  • The copy of the game
  • A two-sided metal case
  • 3 art cards
  • 13 in-game weapon skins

The Golden Classic Weapon Skins Pack (Pistol + Golden Knife) is a preorder item for all editions, at participating retailers.

Also shortly available for digital preorders.

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Will you find out who you really are?

And the role you’ve played in this massive conspiracy?

The remake of XIII will launch on November 10th
on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch and PC/Mac!

Find Microids on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin

Or on our website: http://www.microids.com/

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Physics-based Puzzler ‘Relicta’ Launching Digitally August 2020

Play the demo during the Steam Games Festival starting June 16

Larkspur, Calif. (June 12, 2020) – Mighty Polygon and Deep Silver announce the release date for Relicta, the physics-based puzzle game that takes players to the moon. Players can start their lunar mission digitally on August 4, 2020 via Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, the Xbox One and Xbox One X, and PC.

The eponymous Relicta at the heart of Chandra Base is a source of power that could solve many problems, but at what cost? The new trailer gives a deeper insight into the mystery that awaits in Relicta.

The first demo for Relicta will be available as part of the Steam Game Festival, Summer Edition, starting June 16.

About Relicta:

Relicta is a first-person, physics-based puzzle game. Played through the eyes of a scientist you’ll need to use your creativity to play with the laws of physics, utilizing magnetism, polarity and gravity to unravel the secrets of a research facility on the moon. Chandra Base will test your scientific skills, as they are the only thing that can keep your daughter alive…

In Relictaeach corner tells a story, each new step is a challenge. Find your way around the enigmatic terraformed craters and investigate different locations and ecosystems. Will you rush straight ahead and try to reach safety, or will you take time to gather clues and unravel the intrigues of twenty-second century orbital politics? Buried in the eternal darkness of the lunar craters lies a secret that might claim your daughter’s life – or change the fate of humanity forever. Are you ready to face the ultimate consequences of your research?

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About Mighty Polygon

Mighty Polygon is an independent game studio established in 2015 based in Valencia, Spain. Our focus is to create original games with strong narratives that have great mechanics.

As a team we are detail oriented, and meticulous in our approach to each aspect of the game; from plots and systems, graphics and exquisite soundtracks.

Using the Unreal Engine we are able to create a truly immersive world with beautiful locations. We are all passionate gamers, we love to combine adventuring with logical riddles, and ultimately this enables us to make the type of games we like to play.

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 and Saints Row V. 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. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com. 

Koch Media is a leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (software, games and films). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic and the United States.  All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

Deep Silver Reveals Factions Trailer for Wasteland 3

Win one for the Gipper, or else…

Larkspur, Calif. (June 12, 2020) – Revealed on June 10 during the IGN Summer of Games show, the latest cinematic trailer from Deep Silver and inXile Entertainment – Faction Fever – gives the quick and dirty breakdown of the myriad factions you’ll meet in Wasteland 3, launching August 28, 2020 for consoles and PC.

Despite the cold, Colorado is full of folks, some friendly, others twisted and deranged. Delve into the diverse and warped factions of Wasteland 3 as they fight for power in the savage frozen wastes of post-apocalyptic Colorado. Who will survive?

Will it be the twisted enforcers, the Patriarch’s Marshals.A cult of Ronald Reagan worshippers called The Gippers.Or one of the many, many bizarre and twisted factions vying for power in the frozen wastes of Colorado. Whose path will you cross and how will you deal with repercussions? The choice is yours…

Wasteland 3 launches on August 28 for PlayStation 4, Xbox and Xbox One, and PC. (MSRP $59.99). Pre-orders available here – https://www.inxile-entertainment.com/wasteland3

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 leading producer and distributor of digital entertainment products (games, films and software). The company’s own publishing activities, marketing and distribution extend throughout Europe, North America and Australia. The Koch Media group has more than 20 years of experience in the digital media business, and has risen to become the number one publishing partner in Europe. It has also formed strategic alliances with numerous games and software publishers: Bethesda, Capcom, Codemasters, Kaspersky Labs, Konami, Koei Tecmo, Milestone, Sega, Square Enix, etc. in various European countries. With Headquarters in Höfen, Austria Koch Media owns branches in Germany, England, France, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, the Nordic regions, Benelux, Australia, Czech Republic, Poland and the United States. All product titles, publisher names, trademarks, artwork and associated imagery are trademarks, registered trademarks and/or copyright material of the respective owners. All rights reserved.

Ready, Set, Slime! GameMill Entertainment Announces Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, Coming October 2020

Race as your favorite Nickelodeon characters in online and local multiplayer action on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 & Xbox One

MINNEAPOLIS – June 12, 2020 – GameMill Entertainment has announced Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, a new kart racing video game jam-packed with Nickelodeon’s most beloved icons, coming to Nintendo Switch, PlayStation®4 and Xbox One this October. Developed by Bamtang Games, this action-packed sequel expands on the original Nickelodeon Kart Racers with even more characters and tracks inspired by Nickelodeon’s fan-favorite universes, as well as improved visuals and online multiplayer for up to eight players.

Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix lets you create the ultimate team with the largest roster of Nickelodeon characters in a kart racing game yet. Choose from 30 playable racers, including dance and music sensation JoJo Siwa, SpongeBob SquarePants, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Korra of The Legend of Korra, Invader Zim, Hey Arnold!, the Rugrats crew, Lincoln of The Loud House and many, many more. Assemble a pit crew from any of over 70 bonus Nickelodeon characters and deck your kart out with parts inspired by their beloved shows.

Compete on 28 new and reimagined tracks (as well as two brand-new battle arenas), fill your slime bar to pull off jumps and more across a variety of game modes, and go up against your friends in four-player local split-screen and eight-player online races!

For more information on Nickelodeon Kart Racers 2: Grand Prix, visit www.NickKartRacers.com.

About GameMill Entertainment

GameMill Entertainment, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a third-party publisher of casual games for the mass market consumer. Development platforms include PC, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft consoles including the Xbox One video game and entertainment system, and Sony consoles including the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, and mobile devices. With development across the globe, GameMill is a source of entertaining and fun games for all ages. For more information, please visit https://gamemill.com.

About Nickelodeon

Nickelodeon, now in its 41st year, is the number-one entertainment brand for kids. It has built a diverse, global business by putting kids first in everything it does. The brand includes television programming and production in the United States and around the world, plus consumer products, digital, location-based experiences, publishing and feature films.

PLAY RAN: LOST ISLANDS FOR FREE IN THE STEAM GAME FESTIVAL STARTING JUNE 16

Rapiers and Katanas Clash for Glory and Gold in this Upcoming Medieval Battle Royale

Jolly Roger Game Studio announced today it will participate in The Steam Game Festival: Summer Edition, where all players are granted access to their upcoming melee battle royale title, RAN: Lost Islands, for FREE. This free play test will start on June 16 and last through June 22.

RAN: Lost Islands is an online melee battle royale that thrusts 100 outcasts onto a cursed island, where they must wield medieval melee and ranged weapons, ride horses and wind-powered gliders to explore the treacherous landscapes, and search for clues to Legendary Treasures.

Fast reflexes, lethal combo attacks, and cunning strategy will be needed to defeat all opposing players. To establish your wealth, locate and unearth a great mythical treasure while avoiding certain death by the game ending tsunami.  

The RAN: Lost Islands free play test will start on June 16 at 10:00AM PDT and end on June 22 at 10:00 AM PDT. Sign up at www.playlostislands.com to get access to the RAN: Lost Islands and to future Beta tests.

Survey the battle in the sky by using gliders in RAN: Lost Islands.


RAN: Lost Islands is an online multiplayer combat game set in the 16th Century era of melee weapons and early flintlock firearms. Discover weapon and armor sets to become one of nine warrior classes including samurai, ninja, cavalry, and spearman as you fight in the age of steel and gunpowder. Use boats, horses, gliders, and grappling hooks to traverse the landscape while overcoming ruthless enemies, rogue tornadoes, mini-boss monsters, and a violent tsunami. Locate the Legendary Treasures, fight to be the final survivor, and use items you’ve scavenged to upgrade gear and equipment in the next battle.

Sign up to join the upcoming RAN: Lost Islands Beta test on June 16 at www.playlostislands.com. RAN: Lost Islands is coming to Steam Early Access in 2020 and is available to wishlist now. A PlayStation 4 version is currently in development. For more information on upcoming game updates, follow us on Twitter @PlayLostIslands, “Like” us on the Facebook page, join the Official RAN: Lost Islands Discord server, and visit www.playlostislands.com.

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Body desecrating puzzle-platformer Helheim Hassle launches August 18th

A Norse tale that will take you to hell and back from the makers of Manual Samuel

Hamar, Norway – June 12th 2020 – Norway-based developer Perfectly Paranormal is pleased to announce that their new body desecration puzzle-platformer Helheim Hassle is coming to Nintendo Switch, Xbox One and PC via Steam on Tuesday, August 18th; with a PlayStation 4 version coming a little later. 

Helheim Hassle is a comedic yet macabre narrative adventure game, from the same universe as previous hit Manual Samuel, that is as much about friendship as it is about body parts. You play as Bjørn, a pacifist Viking who hates the idea of dying and going to Valhalla (who then ends up dying and getting taken to Valhalla) as he seeks to negotiate his way out while helping the mysterious Pesto on a quest to retrieve a certain magical item… In return, Pesto will try to grant Bjørn a permanent residence in Helheim – what a hassle! 

Players will be tasked with completing up to 70 quests over 14 levels, requiring the use of all manner of different body part combos to complete the game’s unique puzzle-platforming challenges. On this adventure, players will come into contact with 80 different characters from all walks of life (and death) ranging from frustrated god souls, bear ghosts, dragons, elves, dwarves and blue-collar goblins; all voiced by 24 professional voice actors delivering 3,700 lines of spoken dialogue!

“We are so excited to finally be able to reveal the release date for Helheim Hassle,” said Ozan, Project Leader from Perfectly Paranormal. “This has been a very odd year for us and the rest of the world, but hey I guess oddness is our speciality! We hope our wacky game with its body desecrating mechanics and crazy characters brings some light-hearted fun to players on August 18th.”

More information on Helheim Hassle:
Add Helheim Hassle to your Steam wishlist: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1095120/Helheim_Hassle/

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/perfectlyparano
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PerfectlyParanormal/
Check out our Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/PerfectlyParanormal
Visit the Helheim Hassle website: www.helheimhassle.com

About Perfectly Paranormal
Perfectly Paranormal is a ragtag team of misfits based in Norway that just wants to make games and trouble! And we are all out of trouble! Our mission is to build an exciting universe filled with colourful characters, magic and divine problems only elaborate gameplay mechanics can solve. 

CANADA SHOWCASES F1® 2020 SPLIT-SCREEN AHEAD OF THE FINAL VIRTUAL GRAND PRIX

Codemasters® today focuses on F1® 2020’s new split-screen mode from Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve. Ahead of this weekend’s final Virtual Grand Prix before the new season gets underway, the three-lap race, featuring both Valtteri Bottas’ Mercedes and Lance Stroll’s Racing Point, was recorded by the F1® 2020 development team.

The Canadian Grand Prix has been a staple of the F1® calendar since the late ‘60s, with Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve holding the mantle in almost every F1® season since 1978. The circuit features some of the heaviest braking zones around with a long straight before the hairpin on turn 10 and the famous final chicane beside the wall of champions on the start/finish straight.

For more social play with friends, two-player split-screen makes a welcome return to F1® 2020. Captured in-game, the race shows several corner adjustments and aesthetic changes made to the Montreal track.

This Sunday, June 14, F1® drivers, including George Russell who’s looking to secure the Virtual Grand Prix Championship, return for the final Virtual Grand Prix on F1® 2019. The live broadcast starts at 6pm BST (3am AEST) on the official Formula 1® YouTube, Twitch, Weibo, and Facebook channels alongside several international broadcast partners.

F1® 2020 will be released on Friday 10 July 2020 for PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, Windows PC (via Steam), and Google Stadia. Players who purchase the Michael Schumacher Deluxe Edition will receive exclusive content and three days early access.

For future news and details on all the new features follow Formula 1 game website and social channels on Instagram, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.

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ABOUT CODEMASTERS:

Codemasters (AIM:CDM) is an award-winning British video game developer and publisher with over 30 years of heritage. The company specialises in high-quality racing games including DiRT, GRID, and the BAFTA award-winning official F1® series of videogames.

In November 2019 Codemasters acquired Slightly Mad Studios, creators and developers of award-winning IP including the Project CARS franchise.

For more information on Codemasters’ product portfolio, please visit www.codemasters.com. Join in the conversation with @codemasters on Twitter or Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/codemasters.

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