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Astral Chain Announced for Switch

Travis Bruno
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Astral Chain Announced for Switch

Perhaps one of the biggest surprises to come out of today’s Nintendo Direct is the fact that the company has announced that they are working with Platinum Games to bring a new action game titled Astral Chain to the Nintendo Switch on August 30th.

In the Ark, a multi-cultural city in the near future, disaster strikes when gates to another dimension suddenly appear. Dangerous creatures begin to emerge, attacking the people and polluting the land, and normal police forces are unable to compete with them. To stand up against these threats, a brand new, special police unit known as Neuron is formed.

Players will be able to choose between a male or female officer with the unselected character being their younger twin who is also a member of Neuron. With a special weapon called the Legion players will need to take down the creatures with the Legion acting as their partner both in combat and during investigation. Working with Legion players can attack the same enemy simultaneously, target different opponents, or send your Legion on the offensive while you support it with items.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses Releasing in Late July

Travis Bruno
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Fire Emblem: Three Houses Releasing in Late July

During the latest Nintendo Direct it was announced that Intelligent Systems is planning on releasing Fire Emblem: Three Houses for the Switch on July 26th where both a standard version of the game will be available for purchase as well as a more expensive “Seasons of Warfare” edition that includes the game, a steelbook case, Sound Selection CD, 2020 calendar, and art book.

Fire Emblem: Three Houses takes place on Fodlan, where the Church of Seiros exercises great power over the land and its people. As the main character, the player must not only fight on the battlefield, but also can move the character freely and interact with other characters to build relationships and gather information at some parts. For the first time in the game’s history units will be supported by formations of troops similar to other games of this genre.

Three noble houses that are part of the Officer’s Academy, an elite facility that trains students in the ways of weapons, magic and special skills. As a professor, the player must choose one of these houses to lead its students in grid-based battles with life-or-death stakes. Each house is comprised of many different students to meet and train, each with her or his own personality and skills. These students can interact with each other at the academy, strengthening their bonds and supporting each other on the battlefield.

Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition Announced

Travis Bruno
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Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition Announced

In what is likely to be a contender for one of the longest game names in recent year, Square Enix has announced that they have partnered with Nintendo to release Dragon Quest XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age: Definitive Edition for the Nintendo Switch with Nintendo handling the release of the game in the West as Square Enix handles Japan themselves.

The title will be released in the West sometime this fall and feature a number of improvements to the original game such as new character specific stories, fully orchestrated field and battle music, and the ability to switch between not only between HD and retro-inspired 16-bit visuals, but also Japanese and English voice track.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Arriving Summer 2019

Travis Bruno
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Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night Arriving Summer 2019

After some issues that saw various outdated platforms being dropped and some delays, it looks like Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is finally going to be arriving on a number of platforms. Publisher 505 Games has revealed that they will be releasing Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night onto the PC, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, and Xbox One sometime this summer season. This announcement has been accompanied by a new trailer that you can check out below.

For those unfamiliar with the game, Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is set in 19th century England where players take control of Miriam, an orphan scarred by an alchemist’s curse which slowly crystallizes her body. To save humanity, and herself in the process, Miriam must fight through the castle and defeat the summoner, Gebel.

Zanki Zero: Last Beginning Delayed to April 9th

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Zanki Zero: Last Beginning Delayed to April 9th

A couple of months ago Spike Chunsoft announced that they would be releasing Zanki Zero: Last Beginning in North America on March 19th. Now the company has announced that the game’s release has been delayed until April 9th to “allow for additional improvements to provide the best possible gameplay experience” though it is still set to be released for both the PlayStation 4 and PC.

To go along with this news it was also revealed that early buyers of the physical version of Zanki Zero: Last Beginning will find that they will also receive a soundtrack CD alongside the game. Currently there is still no set release date for the game in Europe outside of sometime this spring.

To All of Mankind Announced by Nippon Ichi Software

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To All of Mankind Announced by Nippon Ichi Software

Nippon Ichi Software has announced that they are teaming up with Acquire to develop a new survival adventure game for the PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. Titled To All of Mankind the game will follow a group of girls who must survive in Akihabara after a currently unknown apocalyptic event has sunk the city into ruin.

Currently little is exactly known about the game other than what Famitsu has revealed. The game will follow the lives of these five girls who go sightseeing in Akihabara only to wake up to fin that the city has become overgrown with vegetation and wild animals. With no other living human in sight the girls must scavenge and hunt to survive this strange new world.

New Rage 2 Video Shows off 9 Minutes of Pre-Beta Gameplay

Jamie Laike Tsui
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New Rage 2 Video Shows off 9 Minutes of Pre-Beta Gameplay

Bethesda and Avalanche Studios released a brand new video of Rage 2 showing nine minutes of gameplay from a pre-beta build.

The video kicks things off ina desert buggy, but soon transitions to open world gameplay as the player assaults the Earthscar Ark. The video shows several weapons, including a shotgun with a rail gun like alternate fire, an assault rifle, and RAGE’s iconic boomerang-like wingstick. With the opening of the Ark, we are introduced to Slam, one of the player abilities. The rest of the video shows off plenty of gunplay and some gorgeous post-apocalyptic scenery. The end of the video shows off vicious boss fight against a giant mech in a scrap yard and a sneak peek at the next video.

Rage 2 will launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on May 14, 2019.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Open Beta Runs from March 1-4

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 Open Beta Runs from March 1-4

Ubisoft Massive announced they will be running an open beta for Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 from March 1st to 4th. The open beta will likely be the same as the recent closed beta, which offered two main missions from the start of the game, a low level Dark Zone, 4v4 PVP, and an end game Invaded mission with three end game Specializations.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 takes players to Washington D.C., seven months after the events of the first game. Washington D.C. is on the brink of collapse as the number of SHD agents dwindle. The survivors are locked in battle with various marauder factions around D.C., each hellbent on using the chaos to their advantage. Players take on the role of a veteran Division agent trying to keep the city together as the battles fill the street with blood.

Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 is scheduled to launch on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Windows on March 15.

Live Action Short Film Conviction to be based on Anthem

Jamie Laike Tsui
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Live Action Short Film Conviction to be based on Anthem

EA and Bioware announced they will be partnering with Neill Blomkamp for a live action short film based on the upcoming shooter Anthem. Blomkamp’s past works as a director include District 9, Elysium, and Chappie.

Entitled Conviction, the film is set decades before the events of Anthem. While the exact details of the plot have not been released, the film will follow the freelancers of Fort Tarsis. A short teaser for the film has been released on YouTube.

Anthem is a new four player co-op shooter. Players will equip a variety of Javelin exosuits armed with special abilities to battle the hostile world outside of Fort Tarsis.

Anthem will officially launch on PC, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One on February 22nd. Those with Origin Access Premiere will get early access to the PC version on February 15th. Those with EA Access on consoles and Origin Access Basic will have access to the Play First Trial instead.

GET READY FOR SOME ADRENALINE-PACKED VR MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION WITH SPACE JUNKIES™, LAUNCHING MARCH 26

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GET READY FOR SOME ADRENALINE-PACKED VR MULTIPLAYER COMPETITION WITH SPACE JUNKIES™, LAUNCHING MARCH 26

Ubisoft Montpellier’s Microgravity Arcade Shooter Comes to PlayStation®VR

SYDNEY, Australia — February 13, 2019 — Today, Ubisoft announced that Space Junkies™, a jetpack-fueled arcade shooter developed exclusively for virtual reality gaming, will be available March 26 on PlayStation®VR, Windows Mixed Reality headsets, Oculus Rift + Touch and HTC Vive. Space Junkies can be pre-ordered on Steam and Oculus Store starting today and on the PlayStation Store on February 20.

Developed by Ubisoft Montpellier and powered by Brigitte, a new proprietary virtual reality engine designedto allow teams to work seamlessly in virtual spaces and adapt to VR pre-production and production, Space Junkies offers a fast-paced multiplayer action experience set in three-dimensional space arenas and leverages full VR embodiment to immerse players in intense microgravity battles.

The PlayStationVR version of Space Junkies will support the DUALSHOCK®4 controller, and feature a unique navigation system that allows players to fly at speeds through immersive vertical battlespaces. Players will also have full use of the SIXAXIS® controls for unique embodiment in VR.

At launch, Space Junkies will offer 1v1, 2v2 and free-for-all modes, as well as a wealth of different weapon and customisation options across six varied interior and exterior battlefields. Each arena features unique tactical zones, dynamic lighting and breakable environments. No battle will feel the same, and players will need their wits and combat skills to avoid death coming fast from all directions. Additionally, the game will receive new content updates beyond release, including new modes, maps, weapons and customization items.

Several test phases will be held prior to launch, including an Open Beta across all platforms. Players can register to participate in closed tests at https://betasignup.ubisoft.com/sjreg/LogIn.

“We are beyond excited for the launch of Space Junkies and can’t wait for players to jump into this rocket-injected, gun-slinging laser bonanza in outer space!” said Adrian Lacey, producer at Ubisoft Montpellier. “Being able to launch on PlayStationVR is great news for our players and we are looking into supporting additional headsets to bring the Space Junkies experience to more people in the future.”

Those anticipating Space Junkies before its official retail release can already get a full, unique experience with Space Junkies Arcade, a dedicated version of the game available in more than a hundred of VR arcades worldwide. Prior to the launch, Virtual Athletics League will also be kicking off an international tournament in partnership with Ubisoft, Springboard VR and HP on February 19. The competition will pit the best teams from participating arcades against one another for $4,500 USD in gear and prizes. For more information on Space Junkies Arcade and those participating in the tournament, please visit valvr.com/space-junkies-international-tournament.

For the latest news about Space Junkies, please visit spacejunkiesgame.com.

For the latest about Space Junkies and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

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, Just Dance, Tom Clancy’s video game series, Rayman, Far Cry and Watch Dogs. 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 2017–18 fiscal year Ubisoft generated sales of €1,732 million. To learn more, please visit www.ubisoft.com.

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