CD Projekt Red teams up with Capcom and the collaboration brings Geralt of Rivia from The Witcher into Monster Hunter: World. In a special contract you can go on the hunt to deal with a powerful creaturve named Leshen. Of course you can make use of the arsenal and abilities from Geralt. This includes for example his silver sword and combat magic.
Additionally you can show your skills in a challenging multiplayer event against an even more dangerous enemy. The ‘Contract: Woodland Spirit’ will only be available for a limited time, until March 1st, 00:59 AM CET.
If you defeat Leshen and the Woodland Spirit, you’ll earn unique, Witcher-themed items, which allow you to craft Geralt’s and Ciri’s armor and weapon sets.
The Monster Hunter: World x The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt crossover is available as a free update forMonster Hunter: World. Currently you can download it on PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The content will be coming to PC at a later date.
Fans of Stephen King rejoice. Paramount Pictures have released a brand new trailer and poster for the upcoming supernatural horror film Pet Sematary, based on Stephen King’s 1983 novel of the same name.
The film, directed by Kevin Kölsch and Dennis Widmyer, stars Jason Clarke, Amy Seimetz and John Lithgow, and follows Dr. Louis Creed who discovers a mysterious burial ground hidden deep in the woods near the family’s new home. When tragedy strikes, Louis turns to his unusual neighbour, Jud Crandall, setting off a perilous chain reaction that unleashes an unfathomable evil with horrific consequences.
The trailer features some very creepy looking children in animal masks, with some very tense horror action that audiences have come to expect from Stephen King, writer of It and The Shining.The trailer gives away some elements of the plot, which have been received with mixed reviews from Stephen King fans across Twitter and other social media platforms.
Regardless, Pet Sematarylooks set to scare audiences when it enters theatres April 4, 2019.
Besides playing video games, writing about them and saving the world (also in them), I do have other special talents. One of them is my love for cooking. Playing Re-Legion reminded me of my early days of cooking where I’d try to replicate some grand dish but whether for my lack of skill (at the time) or some other mishap, it rarely turned out to be exactly how I wanted. I’d do everything by the book but somehow things weren’t the same. Re-Legion is a good example of having all the right ingredients, following all the standards for an RTS game and yet….things just don’t work.
Story
The year is 2184. Everything is filled with electronics and robotics and despite all the advancements, things are pretty bleak. People are living day by day in their miserable existence, being paid the bare minimum for their work and having no hope for the future (sounds like Amazon opened their headquarters pretty much everywhere by that point). You are Elion, our famed protagonist that decides to take the matters in his hands and lead everyone into a brighter tomorrow. And what better way to gather a large number of followers in such a short while than by starting a religion (since Twitter doesn’t exist anymore). So the goal is simple – get as many followers as you can, destroy the corporations and stomp on many robot heads as possible and hopefully a new era of prosperity and decent living wage awaits us.
Gameplay
Re-Legion is a simple RTS at its core. Elion can get regular citizens to his side by clicking on them (conversing with them) and in a few seconds, they are ready for your every command. Random citizens are pretty much everywhere, just mindlessly walking around so if you ever lose anyone from deadly robots, you can just look around and convert a new one. As you go through missions, you gain more abilities (such as buffing and healing your followers) and different units to control but most tasks are pretty repetitive. Break into an enemy stronghold, hack this or that or kill certain enemies. Following these short quests will eventually result in an abrupt mission/level complete screen and it all gives you an impression that all of those are randomly generated (they’re not, though). One of the main issues is the followers AI (and enemy AI while we’re at it). They will often take suicidal routes to the objective, focus on another enemy while one is shooting them point blank. The enemies are not strangers to this “feature” as well. I’d often see them getting stuck on the edges of building and city walls, hopelessly running in place trying to get to me.
Visuals
To be honest, it’s not like I expected much from an indie game in terms of visuals but some stuff could have used a double pass. It’s not unusual to see jagged edges of objects while zooming in. I have to give credit where credit is due since the game does have some unique aesthetic. The mixture of cyberpunk and hopelessness is shown rather well and it’s emphasized by an overall narrative of the game.
Audio
Re-Legion has some catchy synthwave and vaporwave tunes and it’s a selling point if we’re talking about the music background, but the voice acting could definitely use some polish. Sometimes it’s brought far into the focus, feeling like everyone is speaking through a tin can. Our protagonist is supposed to be this charismatic leader with a stern voice but the reality couldn’t be farther from that. His heart and mind is in the right place, but not the voice as well.
Overall
While Re-Legion is something that I wouldn’t write off completely, I would recommend it to only hardcore RTS fans. The RTS repertoire is kinda slim at the moment, so Re-Legion is cornering the market for the time being. I plan to revisit it at some point but at the current stage, understand that you’re going for a barebones and raw RTS experience.
Capsule Computers review guidelines can be found here.
Activision and FromSoftware released a brand new trailer for Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. The trailer introduces viewers to the end of the Sengoku era in Japan. Several groups are locked in an extended war for control over Japan.
After a battle, Owl finds a child who has survived the battlefield. Named Sekiro, Owl takes him on as an apprentice, teaching him how to become a shinobi. Years later, Sekiro loses his arm on the battlefield and his master is kidnapped. The game follows Sekiro’s bloody quest to rescue his master and take vengeance upon the kidnappers, the brutal Ashina clan.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an action-adventure game combining stealth, vertical parkour, and head to head melee combat. The game is coming to PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on March 22nd.
Sony and Bend Studio have released a three part series introducing viewers to the world of Days Gone. In the game, players take on the role of Deacon St. John, a drifter and bounty hunter wandering the open roads of Oregon’s High Desert on his beloved motorcycle.
The first video “Farewell Wilderness” takes viewers to Oregon’s forests. Nature is slowly overtaking the roads humans have carved into the wilderness, making for some exciting off-road biking. There are six distinct biomes in Days Gone. Within the wilderness are hordes of zombie like Freakers and bandits that will force St. John to use all the tools at his disposal. Players will be able to use a combination of stealth, melee, and ranged weapons to overcome the enemy.
The second video entitled “Broken Road” focuses on St. John’s beloved drifter motorcycle. A variety of upgrades are available for the bike, making it grow in strength and power alongside the player. An upgraded bike will allow players to catch up with bounties and carry more ammunition. Gas is limited, so players will either need to plan their trips carefully or risk sneaking into bandit camps to steal gas. Players will only have access to the one bike, forcing them to take good care of it or face the prospect of making field repairs with a horde of Freakers closing in.
The final video is “Fighting to Survive.” The first part teaches players about the zombie like Freakers. Often found in groups, the Freakers are very much like animals: eating, drinking, and migrating as needed. There are several types of Freakers, from the basic Swarmers to the terrifying Breakers. The video also shows off the variety of weapons and skills available.
Killer Queen Black’s PC Version Available First
On the Discord Store in Q3 2019
Cross-Platform Play and Chat, Powerglove
Performing Main Theme, New Trailer
CHICAGO — 8 Feb. 2019 —Killer Queen
Black, the strategic
eight-player arcade action platformer from Liquid Bit and BumbleBear Games, will fly First on Discord for the PC release in Q3 2019, and
simultaneously release on Nintendo Switch.
For the first 90 days after launch, PC gamers can download Killer Queen Black exclusively from the Discord store. With day-one cross-platform play and chat, friends can bumble-brawl together no matter what they are playing on.
The Glam Rock-inspired
16-bit art-style will require some rocking new tunes, so instrumental power
metal cover band Powerglove will
provide the theme and end-of-level stingers. Check out the game’s brand-new second trailer for a
taste!
Battle for the hive in
two teams of four — one Queen, and three Workers. Coordination and adaptability
are the keys to dominating opponents. The Queen enters the fray armed with a
stinger she can use to both attack the other team and defend herself, as she’s
the only Bee with limited lives. Her heightened maneuverability and wings help
her cross the battlefield quickly and tag power-up gates on the map, claiming
them for her team.
But what’s a Queen
without her loyal subjects? Workers excel in adaptability, making them
essential for game-winning objectives. While initially defenseless, by grabbing
a berry and taking it to the gates, Workers can boost their speed, become
Soldiers, wielding maces, swords, shields, and laser rifles, or even do both
and transform into deadly-quick aggressors. Choose whichever form helps the
team pursue one of three different types of victories.
Economic Victories task
Workers with collecting berries on the battlefield and bringing them back to
their home base. Prefer a more aggressive style of play? Slay the opposing
team’s Queen three times with either a Queen or a Soldier to earn a Military Victory.
Finally, one snail waits in the middle of each map. Slowly ride it back to base
and secure a Snail Victory. Win three times, and the game’s over. Ascend the
ranks and there’s a chance to become the dreaded Black team.
Any given time there is
one Black team playing in the world, clad in special, glowing outfits. Once
dethroned by up-and-comers, the usurpers become the new Black team. These
nail-biting competitions will be broadcasted at all times, making the ultimate
team a coveted, constantly-shifting goal.
“Killer Queen
Black launching for PC on the Discord store is a perfect fit,” said Matt
Tesch, co-founder of Liquid Bit. ”Discord’s focus on community and
communication reflects the core tenets of our game, and we hope to see everyone
on the battlefield later this year.”
Killer Queen Black will be available digitally Q3 2019 in English.
There will also be a Switch physical edition.
To learn more, please
visit the game’s official site, or follow the game on Twitter.
About Liquid Bit
The Chicago-based Liquid
Bit is a group of builders, dreamers, designers, and developers striving to
earn emotional reactions with their games. The team’s name was inspired by
Bruce Lee’s admiration for the fluidity of water. Liquid Bit wants to harness
this concept of “being like water” to online gaming and networking in any
configuration and platform to bring joy to its players.
To learn more about
Liquid Bit please visit the studio’s official
website.
About BumbleBear Games
BumbleBear makes games
for smart people to play together in public spaces. Its “platform”, the New
Arcade, is a blend of digital and physical worlds through arcade cabinets,
installations, and VR. The team is based in Brooklyn, NY.
KOEI TECMO EUROPE REVEALS WESTERN RELEASE DATE FOR ATELIER LULUA: THE SCION OF ARLAND
Use The Power of Alchemy to Uncover An
Ancient Text and Discover the Hidden Truth of Arland
Sydney, 8th February 2019 – KOEI TECMO Europe
today revealed that the latest entry in GUST Studio’s cherished Atelier
franchise, Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland, will release for
the Nintendo Switch™, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment
system, and Windows PC via Steam® on the 24th May 2019
across Australia. Atelier Lulua continues the story of the
fan-favourite Arland trilogy, set several years after the 2012 release of Atelier
Meruru: The Apprentice of Arland.
Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland invites
players to assume the role of Elmerulia “Lulua” Fryxel, a young aspiring
alchemist training under former student turned mentor, Piana. Lulua studies
diligently to fulfil her dream of becoming a great alchemist just like her
mother, Rorolina Frixell; but during her training Lulua discovers a mysterious
Codex, awakening an ancient power within her that enables Lulua to decrypt but
a single page – with many more riddles for her to unravel. Players will be
tasked with performing actions focused around the core Atelier series gameplay
– Gathering, Battle, and Synthesis – to allow them to decipher more of the
text, as well as learn exciting new types of alchemy.
Lulua sets off to Arland in the hopes that she can
improve her powers and uncover the riddles of the Codex. When she arrives, she
learns that her mother’s atelier shop has been forced to close, and relying on
the help of the codex Lulua works hard to save the shop before it’s too late.
The first steps into her new adventure are filled with excitement, but little
does Lulua know that Arland is home to many mysteries yet to be awoken.
On their journey, players will meet a compelling
cast of companions, with some familiar faces joining the line-up, including:
the most renowned alchemist and mother of Lulua, Rorolina Frixell; the
ex-apprentice of Rorona and influential alchemist, Totooria Helmold; keen
adventurer and private guardian of Totori, Mimi Houllier Von Schwarzlang; and
former knight turned chief of the ‘Guardian Force’, Sterkenburg Cranach.
KOEI TECMO Europe released a fresh batch of assets today
featuring the heart-warming
new trailer, the cryptic Codex, dynamic cast of characters,
and some of the beautiful environments Lulua will be able to explore.
With more
information for Atelier Lulua: The Scion of Arland set to be
revealed in the coming weeks, be sure to check out our official website http://www.ateliergames.eu/lulua/, Like us on www.facebook.com/ateliergames and Follow us
on Twitter @koeitecmoeurope for all the latest details.
ABOUT
KOEI TECMO EUROPE LTD.
KOEI
TECMO EUROPE LTD. is a publisher of interactive entertainment software for
current generation consoles, handhelds and digital download content based in
Letchworth, Hertfordshire, UK. The company is a wholly owned subsidiary of KOEI
TECMO HOLDINGS CO., LTD., headquartered in Yokohama, Japan. KOEI TECMO’s best
known for their signature ‘one versus thousands’ Warriors series, the
fan-favourite Ninja Gaiden and fighting entertainment title Dead or Alive.
Through collaboration with strong existing franchises, such as A.O.T. Wings of
Freedom (Attack on Titan), has brought fan-favourite shows to life in video
game form. The company’s desire for innovation and diversity has seen the
creation of the critically acclaimed dark-samurai action title Nioh, which
takes on new and unique gameplay styles. The company’s acquisition of GUST,
developer of a variety of heart-warming titles, has seen their flagship Atelier
series span generations of consoles and fans alike. More information about KOEI
TECMO EUROPE LTD and its products can be found at www.koeitecmoeurope.com
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL Now
Brightening AU, NZ Nintendo Switch eShop
SAN FRANCISCO – 8 Feb.
2019 –2064: Read Only Memories
INTEGRAL, the cyberpunk narrative adventure from MidBoss with more than
200,000 copies sold across PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC, tracks down the AU
and NZ Nintendo Switch eShop today.
2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL brings together all content from across all platforms since the initial launch, in the most complete version yet, available exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. INTEGRAL includes the remastered “PUNKS” storyline as well as new jukebox and gallery modes featuring previously unreleased art and music.
Join Turing, the world’s
first fully sapient AI, on a quest to find their missing creator in a
not-too-distant cyberpunk future. Crack the case by navigating the streets of
Neo-San Francisco, solving point-and-click puzzles and interacting with a
diverse cast of colourful characters while exploring social issues, cyberpunk
philosophy and what it means to be human.
“The future presented
within 2064: Read Only Memories INTEGRAL is not so different from our
own present. This is our pastel-colored exploration of what could be,” said
Cade Peterson, interim CEO, MidBoss. “Bringing 2064 to Nintendo Switch provides
the perfect chance to pull all the improvements to Read Only Memories
together in one amazing edition.”
2064: Read Only Memories
INTEGRAL is available now on the
AU/NZ Nintendo Switch eShop for $26.25 AUD / $31.50 NZD and supports English
with full audio and Japanese with a text-only localization. To learn more,
visit the official website and
follow it on Facebook and Twitter, or follow
MidBoss on Twitter and Tumblr.
About Midboss
Based out of San
Francisco (although not the Neo kind), Midboss aims to make the world better,
safer and more inclusive for marginalized people, especially those across the
gender and sexuality spectrum, by creating cool experiences through games and
other forms of media which diversify representation, as well as becoming a
platform for queer content around the world.
To learn more about
Midboss visit the studio’s official website.
DEEP SILVER COMPLETES THE MAKING OF METRO
EXODUS SERIES WITH FINAL EPISODE
Third episode concludes introduction to the
teambehind the
Metro videogame series
Moscow –
Feb. 7, 2019 – Deep
Silver and 4A Games today released the final episode of The Making of Metro
Exodus, serving as the conclusion to a three-part documentary series filmed
on location in Kiev and Malta at 4A Games’ two studios as they put the
finishing touches on the upcoming Metro Exodus.
Featuring
interviews with key personnel at 4A Games, archive footage and photos, and
never-seen-before materials from the 5 year development of Metro Exodus from
the earliest concept stage, this series takes fans to the heart of the creative
process behind 4A Games’ most ambitious project to date.
In Episode
Three, 4A Games reflect on their experience of seeing all the constituent parts
of Metro Exodus finally piece together, and the comradery that comes from
completing such a vast project as a team. We also hear from 4A Games’ Creative
Director Andrew ‘Prof’ Prokhorov, speaking with pride for his ‘Spartans’ as
they worked to complete the game without him during his recovery from the
stroke he suffered during the final months of development.
You can watch Episode Three of The Making of Metro Exodus
Metro
Exodus will release on Feb. 15, 2019, on Xbox One, the all-in one games and
entertainment system from Microsoft, the PlayStation® 4 computer
entertainment system, and PC.
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ABOUT METRO EXODUS
The year is
2036.
A
quarter-century after nuclear war devastated the earth, a few thousand
survivors still cling to existence beneath the ruins of Moscow, in the tunnels
of the Metro.
They have
struggled against the poisoned elements, fought mutated beasts and paranormal
horrors, and suffered the flames of civil war.
But now, as
Artyom, you must flee the Metro and lead a band of Spartan Rangers on an
incredible, continent-spanning journey across post-apocalyptic Russia in search
of a new life in the East.
Metro
Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends
deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the
most immersive game worlds ever created.
Explore the
Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling
story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the
depths of nuclear winter.
Inspired by
the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the
greatest Metro adventure yet.
Embark on an incredible journey – board
the Aurora, a heavily modified steam locomotive, and join a handful of
survivors as they search for a new life in the East
Experience Sandbox Survival – a gripping
story links together classic Metro gameplay with new huge, non-linear
levels
A beautiful, hostile world – discover the
post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness, brought to life with stunning day /
night cycles and dynamic weather
Deadly combat and stealth – scavenge and
craft in the field to customize your arsenal of hand-made weaponry, and
engage human and mutant foes in thrilling tactical combat
Your choices determine your comrades’ fate
– not all your companions will survive the journey; your decisions have
consequence in a gripping storyline that offers massive re-playability
The
ultimate in atmosphere and immersion – a flickering candle in the
darkness; a ragged gasp as your gasmask frosts over; the howl of a mutant
on the night wind – Metro will immerse and terrify you like no other game…
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. Deep Silver also owns
the development studios Deep Silver Dambuster Studios in Nottingham, UK; Deep
Silver Fishlabs in Hamburg, Germany, and Deep Silver Volition based in
Champaign, IL, USA. For more information please visit www.deepsilver.com
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.
ABOUT 4A
GAMES
4A Games is a multicultural, multinational video game development studio with
offices in both Malta and Ukraine – known for its atmospheric first-person
shooters Metro 2033, Metro: Last Light, and Metro Redux.
Established
in Kiev, Ukraine in 2005, the studio was founded by a passionate team of game
industry veterans with the goal of creating AAA-quality games for current
gaming PCs and then “next-gen” game consoles. In 2014, the studio moved its
headquarters – along with more than 50 team members and their families — from
Ukraine to the island of Malta.
Currently
at the heart of the company are over 100 talented designers, programmers,
artists, effects specialists, and writers from all over the world with a
diverse and unique set of backgrounds – bringing countless years of experience
in software development and computer games in particular. To learn more, please
visit www.4A-Games.com
Free NBA 2K Playgrounds 2 DLC Adds 2019
All-Star and Valentine’s Day Playgrounds, Dozens of Players, Daily Challenges
and More
NEW
YORK – Feb. 7, 2019 – 2K has
released the latest free DLC update for NBA2K Playgrounds 2,
the all-star two-on-two arcade basketball game from developer Saber Interactive
for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch™
and Windows PC.
Available today on all platforms, this new
DLC adds the 2019 NBA All-Star playground in Charlotte and a special
Valentine’s Day playground. With a host of new cosmetic outfit items themed
around both playgrounds and dozens of new players to unlock, there’s plenty of
new content for gamers to enjoy!
Today’s update also introduces exciting new
daily challenges with in-game rewards, including a new item that can level up
characters to Diamond, plus the opportunity to compete globally and win the
Prestige Ring in the brand-new unranked Championship Mode. There’s a
number of new stability fixes and improvements based on community feedback, as
well, including the ability to now see relevant player challenges in the pause
menu.
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. The Company develops
and publishes products principally through its wholly-owned labels Rockstar
Games and 2K, as well as its Private Division label and 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
interactive entertainment globally for console systems, handheld gaming systems
and personal computers, including smartphones and tablets, which are delivered
through physical retail, digital download, online platforms and cloud streaming
services. 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including
shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, sports, casual, and family
entertainment. The 2K label has some of the most talented development studios
in the world today, including Firaxis Games, Visual Concepts, Hangar 13, Cat
Daddy Games and 2K China. 2K’s stable of high quality titles includes the
critically acclaimed BioShock®, Borderlands™, Mafia, and XCOM® franchises, the
beloved Sid Meier’s Civilization series, Evolve™, Battleborn®, the popular WWE
2K franchise and NBA 2K, the highest rated* annual sports title of this console
generation.
*According to 2008 – 2018 Metacritic.com
About
Saber Interactive
Based in the U.S., Russia, and Spain, Saber
Interactive is an independent developer whose credits include Quake Champions, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary,
Halo: The Master Chief
Collection and others. Saber’s NBA
Playgrounds is one of the best-selling digital console titles of
2017. The company has multiple development studios across the world making
great games and bringing fun interactive experiences to life.
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