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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt ‘Hearts of Stone’ Expansion Release Date Announced

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CD Projekt RED has announced that their first expansion for The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt is called “Hearts of Stone” and will be released on the PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on October 13th and in an interesting twist, they will be offering the expansion both digitally and at retail. The physical edition of the expansion will cost $19.99 and include a digital download code for the game along with two physical decks of the Gwent card game from The Witcher as well as a Gwent rule manual.

According to CD Projekt RED “Hearts of Stone” will add over ten hours of gameplay by introducing “new characters, powerful monsters, unique romance, and a brand new storyline shaped by gamer choices.” This also includes a Runeword system that is described to “significantly affect gameplay” as each Runeword will impact different in-game mechanics and allow players to experiment with various tactics.

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A story description and trailer for the expansion can be found below:

Step again into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, this time hired to defeat a ruthless bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who possesses the power of immortality. The expansion lets you choose your own way through an adventure that includes recruiting a crew of break-in artists, spending a night partying with a ghost and outsmarting the most bizarre creatures Geralt has ever faced.

Hearts of Stone expansion release date announced

Hearts of Stone expansion release date announced

CD PROJEKT RED, creators of The Witcher series of games, announce the release date of Hearts of Stone, the first expansion to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt.

Step again into the shoes of Geralt of Rivia, a professional monster slayer, this time hired to defeat a ruthless bandit captain, Olgierd von Everec, a man who possesses the power of immortality. The expansion lets you choose your own way through an adventure that includes recruiting a crew of break-in artists, spending a night partying with a ghost and outsmarting the most bizarre creatures Geralt has ever faced.

Launching October 13th, 2015, Hearts of Stone packs over 10 hours of new adventures and introduces new characters, powerful monsters, unique romance, and a brand new storyline shaped by gamer choices. The expansion also introduces a brand new system of Runewords that significantly affects gameplay. Each Runeword will impact a different aspect of in-game mechanics and will allow the players to experiment with various strategies and tactics.

Along with the digital release, gamers will also be able to purchase a special, limited boxed edition of Hearts of Stone available at selected retailers worldwide. The box contains a digital download code for the expansion, two masterfully crafted physical decks of Gwent, the card game set in the world of The Witcher, and a detailed manual explaining the rules. With two unique sets of cards, Monsters and Scoia’tael ready to go, you and your friends can now engage in tactical combat on a grand scale outside of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt!

The studio has also released a teaser video for Hearts of Stone. Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neYas-xbeJg

For details regarding pre-orders, please visit buy.thewitcher.com

About CD PROJEKT RED

CD PROJEKT RED is a development studio established in 2002 and based in Warsaw and Cracow, Poland. Creators of The Witcher and The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings. Both RPGs were praised by critics and fans, gathering over 200 awards and selling over 10 million copies to date. Originally a PC developer, CD PROJEKT RED has also released The Witcher on Mac and The Witcher 2 on Xbox 360, PC and Mac. On May 19th, 2015, the studio released The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, a fantasy open world RPG available on Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Playstation®4 and PC. The developer is also working on Cyberpunk 2077 in collaboration with Mike Pondsmith, the original designer of the pen-and-paper Cyberpunk® futuristic RPG system in which the upcoming game is set. CD PROJEKT RED’s mission is to take the passion they have for games and harness it to make the best RPGs in the world. Along with GOG.COM, the Internet’s leading destination for the best DRM-Free games in history on PC and Mac, CD PROJEKT RED is part of the Warsaw Stock Exchange listed (ISIN: PLOPTTC00011) CD PROJEKT Group.

Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen PC Release Planned for January 2016

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After being given an expansion and now an online game that is currently in the works, fans of the original Dragon’s Dogma are hoping that a sequel eventually ends up getting made but before that Capcom has announced that they are bringing it to another platform.

Yes, the company has announced that Dragon’s Dogma: Dark Arisen will be released on PC for the first time on January 2016 for $29.99. This release will include all of the content found in the original game plus theDark Arisen expansion and will feature graphics with “increased fidelity,” Steam support, Achievements, controller support, and of course keyboard and mouse modification support.

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Available Now

Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Available Now

Full release adds Acts II & III of the Blood Angels Campaign, new factions, features and more!

Sydney, Australia – September 9, 2015 – Indie studio Hammerfall Publishing is thrilled to announce that Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, the game that mixes modern tactical combat with classic chess strategy and the blood-drenched Games Workshop’s Warhammer 40,000 Universe, has left Early Access and has its full launch via Steam [http://store.steampowered.com/app/322910] (Sept 8 at 9am EST).

After months of meticulous production, and integrating features requested by fans, Regicide is moving out of Early Access into full release. The full game includes new factions for Space Marines and Orks, Acts II and III of the epic campaign: The Angels of Death, written by author Ross Watson —  and a veritable bombardment of new gameplay features, enhancements and refinements!

 

See the Latest Launch Trailerhttps://youtu.be/jcxqhIuVrDU 

What’s new in the full release:

  • You can now play all 50 missions of the the epic Warhammer 40,000: Regicide campaign, skirmish against the AI and win the war for Hethgar completely offline!
  • Earn the ability to customize the way your army looks by levelling up and unlocking new tiers of armour for your favourite armies units!
  • Think you’re a pro at Regicide Classic mode? See how you stack up on our leaderboards or against a brutal revamped AI!
  • Play Warhammer 40,000: Regicide in your language! We’ve added in localisation for German, Russian, Italian, Spanish, French, Norwegian, Hungarian and Polish!

 

Check out a taste of what’s in store in the full release of Warhammer 40,000: Regicide:

The mysterious ‘Dark Angels’ Space Marine chapter joins the fight for Hethgar Prime, alongside the rebellious ‘Space Wolves’ and disciplined ‘Ultramarines’ chapters!

Warboss Gobklaw has brought some of his thieving Death Skull and speed obsessed Evil Sun allies to join his WAAAGH!

The war has spilled into the city of Hethgar Prime! Take command as the Space Marines and Orks battle in the streets!

 

 Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Has Launched Sept 9th

on Steam: http://store.steampowered.com/app/322910/

 

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About Hammerfall Publishing

Hammerfall Publishing is an independent game developer based in Sydney. Inspired by the lore and legacy of the Warhammer 40,000 universe, Hammerfall Publishing makes its debut with Warhammer 40,000: Regicide. Focusing on cross-platform gameplay, Hammerfall Publishing aims to meld high-calibre PC gaming with the Warhammer 40,000 dystopia. For more information, visit www.hammerfallpublishing.com.

About Games Workshop

Games Workshop Group PLC (LSE:GAW.L) is based in Nottingham, UK. Games Workshop designs, manufactures, retails, and distributes its range of Warhammer and Warhammer 40,000 games, miniature soldiers, novels and model kits through more than 400 of its own Hobby centres, the Internet and independent retail channels in more than 50 countries worldwide. More information about Games Workshop can be found at www.games-workshop.com and further details about all of Games Workshop’s licensees and their products are at licensing.games-workshop.com

Copyright 2015 Warhammer 40,000: Regicide Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2015. Warhammer 40,000: Regicide, the Warhammer 40,000: Regicide logo, GW, Games Workshop, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer 40,000, 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likeness thereof, are either Copyright or TM, and/or Registered Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world, and used under license.

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition Japanese Release Date Announced

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It has been revealed that Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition, the updated version of Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax, will be released in Japan on December 17th for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and PS Vita and that anyone who picks up a launch copy of the game will be given a code for an original theme.

Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition adds a number of new characters such as Quenser Barbotage from Heavy Object and Emi Yusa from The Devil is a Part-Timer as playable characters as well as a few others while also expanding upon the “Dream Duel” story mode featured in the original game.

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It is worth noting that Dengeki Bunko: Fighting Climax Ignition is not the version that Sega is currently planning on releasing in North America and Europe at the start of October and is an enhanced version of that release that has currently not been confirmed for Western release.

The Menagerie Delayed Until October 2nd

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Previously Lupiesoft was planning on releasing their first adult visual novel The Menagerie on September 18th but recently the developer has announced that the project has been delayed a couple of weeks. They have explained that the delay is in order to ensure that the final product “meets a level of polish that Studio Lupiesoft aspires to” by taking the extra time to playtest the final build. The current release date is now set for October 2nd, however the developer did state that this delay will not affect their other PC projects, StarGazers and Dizzy Hearts.

It is worth noting that anyone who has pre-ordered The Menagerie will also be given a free digital download for the game’s soundtrack while others can download the soundtrack for $3 here.

Six Minute Utawarerurmono: False Mask Trailer Released

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Aquaplus has been quiet recently about Utawarerurmono: False Mask despite the fact that it is set to be released in Japan later this month on September 24th for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, and PlayStation 3.

Thankfully the company has chosen to release a new trailer for the game and this time around they are focusing on showing off some of the event scenes, a number of battles, skills characters can use, and yet to be revealed characters that will be in the game. You can check out the six minute long trailer below and if you keep an eye out, you may even recognize a few faces from the original game.

Alfreed and Narsus Trailers Released for Arslan: The Warriors of Legend

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Koei Tecmo has released a pair of new gameplay trailers for Arslan: The Warriors of Legend and this time around they are highlighting two characters that have already been revealed. Alfreed and Narsus have both been given roughly one-minute long gameplay trailers that show off their basic skills as well as their special attacks in the game and you can check those out below.

As for the game itself, Arslan: The Warriors of Legend will be released in Japan on October 1st while gamers in North America and Europe will have to wait until early 2016 to get the title on the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, and (exclusive for the West) Xbox One.

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Mortal Kombat X to get Four More Characters as Future DLC

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It seems that NetherRealm‘s Mortal Kombat X still has some more life to it despite the last-gen versions on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 being cancelled recently and the DLC for the released versions wrapping up a couple of months ago.

You see, Ed Boon has revealed that there will be four more characters added to Mortal Kombat X in the future with the ominous image saying “Who’s Next?” with four silhouettes behind the text. You can try and guess who these four characters might be but for now all we can do is wait as no release window for these characters has been announced yet.

Earth Defense Force 2’s Features Highlighted in Latest Trailer

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Recently XSEED Games announced that they were bringing the PS Vita game Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space over to North America and Europe sometime this fall and now the company has released a new trailer highlighting some of the features that have been included in the title.

You can check out the action packed trailer for Earth Defense Force 2: Invaders From Planet Space below. When released, the title will feature English voice work, four-player co-op that will be available via local play or online, various difficulty levels, and of course plenty of weapons to take down the invading enemies.