Get ready to enter the cybernetic underworld of UltraCity! Indie developer Tin Man Games is excited to announce that its new tactical turn-based VR experience NEON Squad Tactics, will launch on June 13, 2024, for Meta Quest devices via the Meta Store.
Join friends and online allies as you become elite bounty hunters in UltraCity, a vibrant cyberpunk metropolis run by powerful corporations. Strategize, battle, and shape the city’s destiny in epic strategic showdowns. Enter a stunning virtual world brought to life with a hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack and dive into the action either lone wolf in the single-player campaign or with up to 4 friends in multiplayer online co-op mode. Are you prepared to lead your squad to victory amidst the neon-lit chaos?
“As we enter our final phase of pre-launch development for NEON Squad Tactics, we are so excited to finally confirm the release June 13 release date for NEON Squad Tactics.” commented Neil Rennison, Creative Director at Tin Man Games, “We have taken all of our turn-based development experience and created a really exciting, tactical VR experience. Expect whacky characters, strategic thinking and a lot of turn-based action, all set to a fantastic synthwave soundtrack composed by leading artists. Grab your VR headset and get ready to enter UltraCity!”
Watch the announcement trailer for NEON Squad Tactics below:
Immerse yourself in the heart of a cyberpunk metropolis as one of the elite Operators, capable of projecting your consciousness into a team of skilled heroes known as the NEON Squad.
Gather your friends or online allies and navigate the vibrant, wacky world from the comfort of a virtual bar. A captivating holographic table serves as your interface to key locations in the city and beyond. You’ll undertake daring missions on behalf of the powerful corporations, all under the guidance of an enigmatic Handler.
Strategic thinking and clever teamwork will be your greatest assets as you coordinate your squad’s actions in thrilling turn-based tactical battles, where every decision could mean the difference between victory and defeat.
Forge alliances, outsmart your enemies, and rise to the top of the cybernetic food chain. Are you ready to become a legend in the neon-lit world of the NEON Squad?
Features:
Turn-based tactics action game with a compelling single-player campaign and Drop in / Drop out multiplayer missions for up to 4 players.
Hyper-retro 90s aesthetic and a modern synthwave soundtrack featuring tracks by AM0k, Metasphere, Fynn’s Arcade, Hearts in Beta and Monster Mansion.
Infinity Nikki Debuts at the 2024 State of Play and Announces PS5 Playtest in Q3 2024
On May 30, 2024, Infold Games revealed the latest trailer for Infinity Nikki at the 2024 State of Play and announced that the PS5 Playtest will be held in Q3 2024. The game has already launched its PlayStation Store page globally, where players can add it to their wishlist.
Infinity Nikki is the fifth installment in the beloved Nikki series developed by Infold Games. Utilizing the UE5 engine, this multi-platform, open-world dress-up adventure seamlessly blends the series’ core dress-up mechanics with open-world exploration elements. It also offers platforming and puzzle-solving to create a unique gameplay experience. In this game, Nikki and Momo embark on a new adventure across the fantastical nations within Miraland, each with its own culture and environment. Players will encounter a variety of characters and whimsical creatures while collecting stunning outfits of different styles. Some of these outfits possess magical abilities that are crucial for exploring this world.
The 2024 State of Play trailer reveals Infinity Nikki’s open-world exploration that’s enhanced by various Ability Outfits. Harnessing the power of Whim that’s hidden within outfits, Nikki has the tools to help her overcome difficult trials. The Floating Outfit allows Nikki to hover gracefully, the Gliding Outfit summons a giant flower for high-altitude flights, and the Shrinking Outfit lets her sit on Momo’s head as he navigates through small spaces. The joy of 3D platforming is interwoven throughout the game’s open-world exploration. Players can cleverly utilize floating, running, and plunging techniques to freely explore diverse environments and tackle cleverly designed puzzles and levels. Each unique landscape is vibrant and charming, with new mysteries waiting to be unraveled!
The game is also rich in immersive details, allowing players to relax and enjoy a beautiful life without worries. With sunrises, sunsets, and the ever-changing weather, the creatures of Miraland have their own lives. Remember their daily routines and try to find them! Wear outfits with special abilities to fish by the river or catch bugs with a net. The game features an in-depth gathering system where the items Nikki collects become great clothing materials.
Stroll through flower fields and meadows, walk along mountain streams, and encounter merchants offering special outfits. Let your inspiration rise with the paper cranes on the streets. Use Momo’s Camera and dress Nikki up in your favorite outfits. You can choose the perfect background and frames to take pictures of her. Capture every heartwarming moment of your journey anytime, anywhere.
In the PlayStation Blog post by Yao Runhao, the founder of Infold Games and producer of Infinity Nikki, he writes: “Over the past 12 years, through numerous updates and iterations of the Nikki series, Nikki and her fans have grown together. With each new entry, we strive to elevate our technical capabilities, continually pushing ourselves to enhance the quality of our products.” In this game, the development team introduces the concept of an open-world dress-up adventure for the first time. They are committed to using new technologies and designs to break through the genre’s limits. This time, they will also rely on the technical capabilities and hardware of the PS5 to create a stunning, fantastical game world.
The open-world dress-up adventure Infinity Nikki is now available for wishlisting on the PlayStation Store. It will be released on multiple platforms, including PS5, PC, iOS, and Android. Players who are interested can visit the official website to pre-register or follow the game on social media for updates.
The clock is ticking on Limited Run Games’ standard and collector’s editions of this survival-horror classic
Valencia, Calif. – May 31, 2024 – The time has come for survival-horror fans to add a legendary classic to their collections! WayForward, in conjunction with Sunsoft, Capcom, and Limited Run Games, is terrifyingly thrilled to announce that physical versions of Clock Tower: Rewind — an enhanced, modern-platform revival of the original 16-bit Clock Tower game — are now available to preorder from LimitedRunGames.com. Offered on Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC in standard and collector’s editions, this nightmarish adventure is available as an open preorder until June 30, 2024. A new trailer can be seen below:
One of the pioneers of the survival-horror genre, Clock Tower: Rewind marks the first time that the groundbreaking Super Famicom Clock Tower game will be officially translated and released outside of Japan, thanks to the power of Limited Run Games’ Carbon Engine. This intense, chilling adventure casts players in the role of teenage orphan Jennifer, who must explore the haunting confines of the Barrows family manor to find items, reveal secrets, and discover ways to evade Scissorman, a murderous, unstoppable, shears-wielding psychopath.
Clock Tower: Rewind features the original graphics, sound, and play mechanics of the game’s 1995 release, and can be enjoyed in either Original mode, which lets players experience the game as it was when it initially launched, or Rewind mode, which adds extra content and quality-of-life improvements. Both modes are playable in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Chinese, simplified Chinese, and Korean, as well as the original Japanese, and are accompanied by new features including a new animated intro, opening and ending vocal theme songs, motion comics with voiceovers, interview with creator Hifumi Kono, art gallery, border artwork, save states, and a music player.
The physical version of Clock Tower: Rewind is available in two horrifying editions: a standard edition ($34.99), which includes the game with case and manual (or, for the PC version, the game on a USB drive), and a collector’s edition ($124.99), which adds a plethora of goods to get any horror fan’s blood pumping, including a soundtrack CD, a double-sided 12″ x 16″ poster featuring art by Shintaro Kago, a sticker sheet, a miniature clock tower statuette, a demon idol keychain, a ham object enamel pin, acrylic standees of Jennifer and Scissorman, and a Dan Barrows stressball squishy. The digital versions of Clock Tower: Rewind will launch later this year on Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. For more information about the game and other exciting titles, please visit www.wayforward.com and www.limitedrungames.com, and follow @wayforward and @limitedrungames on social media.
Key Features
The survival-horror classic, Clock Tower, officially translated and brought out of Japan for the first time
Choose from Original mode or Rewind mode, which features numerous gameplay additions and quality-of-life refinements
Run, hide, and survive as you attempt to evade the psychotic Scissorman
Atmospheric 2D art, detailed animations, and haunting sound effects augment the tense point-and-click gameplay
Multiple endings and randomized gameplay elements maximize replayability (and jump scares)
New animated opening, motion comics with VO, and vocal theme song performed by Mary Elizabeth McGlynn
Featuring an art gallery, music player, behind-the-scenes interview with creator Hifumi Kono, save states, and other modern inclusions
About WayForward
Based in Valencia, California, WayForward was founded in 1990 and has remained an independent game developer for more than 30 years. We are home to many talented individuals including programmers, environment artists, animators, modelers, illustrators, audio wizards, designers, and team leaders. With the new avenues for distributing games directly to fans we are finally able to make the games we have always wanted to.
About Limited Run Games
Limited Run Games is the industry leader in producing and distributing premium physical video games. Founded in 2015, they have published over 1,000 physical games and soundtracks in addition to winning several awards for their bespoke Collector’s Editions. Limited Run is the gold standard in bringing digital games to physical form for casual fans and collectors alike. Visit limitedrungames.com for the latest offerings, or follow the brand on your social media platform of choice for all LRG-related updates: @limitedrungames.
New Looks for Additional Titles in Development Include Opening Animation for Monster Farming / Action Title Farmagia and Striking New Teaser for DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion
London, U.K. — May 31, 2024 — Marvelous Europe today shared a localised version of parent company Marvelous Inc.’s second annual ‘Marvelous Game Showcase’. President Suminobu Sato hosted the showcase and was joined by key members of development teams to provide updates on titles announced in last year’s event and announce new regional and global initiatives for the Marvelous family of companies.
Farmagia (formerly Project Magia): Product Manager Takehiro Ishida revealed the official title of the project, Farmagia, and presented the game’s opening animation, giving gamers an action-packed look at the cast of characters and powers they wield. Ishida-san also shared details on key characters in the game, designed by popular artist Hiro Mashima, including Ten, the protagonist who often acts before thinking; Arche, his childhood friend who balances both kindness and a competitive nature; Chica, another childhood friend with a more reserved demeanour; and Lookie-Loo, Ten’s sidekick and de-facto mascot. The title is planned for a global release in 2024.
STORY OF SEASONS: The next, as-yet-untitled entry in the beloved franchise continues its development as the team focuses on improvements to the visual presentation and natural environments. Series Manager Hikaru Nakano joined to debut a fresh look at the results of their efforts, highlighting how aspects such as updated natural lighting and festival fireworks have been improved to enhance immersion and atmosphere. The project remains in active development and will be fully revealed at a later date. In the meantime, Nakano-san confirmed new gameplay features including a player-controlled glider and the return of fan-favorite pets.
Amusement Section: Marvelous Inc. supports more than just PC and console entertainment and announced a number of new arcade initiatives.
Indie Partner Lineup: The Marvelous family continues to invest in helping creative and exciting visions from smaller indie developers become a reality with global support for titles! Titles introduced for worldwide release include Bitsummit 2023 Grand Prize winner Death the Guitar, where players become an electric guitar fighting with the power of death metal to avenge their owner, planned for a 2025 release; and Moonlight Peaks, the supernatural-themed vampire farming/life sim title from Dutch developer Little Chicken, scheduled for 2026 release. One additional title, Bō: Path of the Teal Lotus, was also presented for release in Asia and Japan by Marvelous on July 28, 2024.
Rune Factory: Following a brief history on the evolution of the Rune Factory series and how it has grown across nine titles released over 18 years, Rune Factory series Director Shiro Maekawa joined the stream to reveal a new video for Rune Factory: PROJECT DRAGON sharing a look at the title’s protagonists. Players can choose to play as either Subaru or Kaguya, two new Earthmates with a twist; they will use the power of dance, rather than farming, to communicate and interact with the world around them. This new approach to interacting with the world comes with non-combat tools, including parasols and drums; series staple weapons like swords; and brand-new weapon types to experiment with, including bows and talismans.
DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion: First revealed during last year’s Marvelous Game Showcase, DAEMON X MACHINA: Titanic Scion once again closed out the show, where President Sato-san shared an evocative look at Marvelous’ First Studio’s mech-action sequel. Additional details including platforms and a release window will be announced at a later date.
About Marvelous Europe
Marvelous Europe is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Marvelous Inc., developer of beloved Story of Seasons and Rune Factory games. Established in 2012, Marvelous Europe’s varied portfolio includes both third-party titles such as Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin, Leximan, Cuisineer and Moonlight Peaks in addition to select Marvelous Inc. content.
Nintendo Switch is a trademark of Nintendo. For more information about Marvelous Europe, please visit www.marvelouseurope.com
Build your castle, develop your city, create your army, and defeat your enemies in Good Mood Games’ real-time strategy experience.
Ankara, Turkey – May 31 2024. Indie developer Good Mood Games is proud to announce the release of a huge content update for its deep real-time strategy title Eyes of War. Currently available in Steam Early Access, Eyes of War blends real-time strategy and a third-person perspective set in the brutal medieval era. Offering both single and multiplayer gameplay experiences, players can build their castles, fortify their defences, and when the action starts, control every individual unit in character mode, offering unparalleled strategic advantages during epic battles.
Watch the new Eyes of Wargameplay trailer below:
Good Mood Games has been working closely with the community during the first stages of the Steam Early Access launch to gather feedback and suggestions on the next steps in Eyes of War’s development journey. Along with numerous gameplay content additions, including new construction and character animations, ground textures, and new buildings and castles, one of the biggest updates to be implemented is a complete HDRP overhaul of the game engine and UI. With today’s feature-packed update, fans can experience Eyes of War in stunning high definition and clarity showcasing the evolution of Nyseroth.
Good Mood Games will continually add new content, fixes, and quality-of-life updates through the Early Access phase leading up to the full V1.0 launch. The full list of updates is in the patch notes here.
To celebrate the launch of the Eyes of War content update, Good Mood Games has released a new trailer showcasing some of the new gameplay mechanics and content additions fans can expect in the Early Access version. The team is also excited to share the brand new cinematic trailer with fans today! This trailer has been created to introduce the players to the world of Eyes of War and set the tone for the brutal gameplay experience that awaits.
Check out the cinematic trailerbelow:
About Eyes of War:
Eyes of War, blends real-time strategy and third-person perspective, creating a medieval warfare game where you can switch between these two different modes. In strategy mode, build and develop your castle, and create your army, while in character mode you can personally control each unit in your army from a third-person perspective, smoothly transitioning between units to feel the battle up close. Compete with friends or AI in supported maps for up to 4 players, striving to become the ruler of the map. Continue your battles not only with the Strategy Game Mode but also with different game modes like the Arena Game Mode.
Build your castle, develop your city, create your army, and defeat your rivals!
Be Part of the Army!
In strategy mode, wage war with other players by developing your castle and army. Take control of any unit at any moment in the game, manage and experience the war atmosphere in character mode. Be not only a leader but a hero with every decision you make.
Features:
Feel Your City and Environment Up Close! – See the details of every corner of the maps up close in character mode. Roam within the city you built with great dedication in character mode. Become one of the heroes defending your city against rivals!
Utilize Amazing Strategies Against Real Players – Join online battles on maps supporting up to 4 players. Battle against opponents for resources. Use your strategies against real players and be ready for surprising strategies from your opponents.
Measure Swords in the Arena – Take your battles beyond the strategy mode. Compete in the arena with the units you choose against AI or real players and become the champion of the arena.
Struggle of Four Nations – Engage in the struggle among four nations, each with its own unique culture. Diversify your strategy by using units with different advantages from each nation.
Eyes of War is now available via Steam Early Access and features the content-packed update. Fans can add the game to their Wishlist now and download the free playable demo.
For more information, please visit the Eyes of War website https://www.eyesofwar.org/ and follow the development journey on the official social media channels:
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About Good Mood Games:
Good Mood Games is a game development studio based in Ankara, Turkey. We are known for our commitment to producing creative games. We focus on providing unforgettable experiences to our players with productions that leave a mark in the game world.
As Good Mood Games, we aim to be a pioneer in the game world. We have the vision of becoming a globally recognised game studio by offering unique, creative and immersive experiences to our players in each of our games.
Bring your action figures to life in the solo or co-op story campaign, or in PvP battles!
Manchester, UK – May 31st, 2024 – Independent developer Digital Cybercherries is thrilled to announce that their acclaimed shooter about sentient action figures, Hypercharge: Unboxed, is out now on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One.
Inspired by films like Toy Story and Small Soldiers, Hypercharge: Unboxed is a first and third-person shooter action figure game with a full story campaign mode that can be played solo offline, or with up to 4-players online in co-op. The game also supports split-screen play, both locally and online If you’re feeling more competitive than collaborative, Hypercharge: Unboxed has got you covered too, as it features an array of PvP modes for brief bouts of action figure mayhem! Defend the Hypercore with your friends, survive waves of relentless hordes of weaponised toys, or enjoy a good old-fashioned free-for-all rumble.
Hypercharge welcomes both parents and children into a vibrant world of action figures and toys. It’s a way for adults to remember the fun of their own childhoods and make new, happy memories with their children. With cross-platform support for the PC version, there are no boundaries when it comes to who you play with, so enjoy it with your friends however you’d like. There are even bots available if you’d prefer to play with AI teammates or opponents.
“Hypercharge: Unboxed is the perfect marriage of nostalgic charm and contemporary shooter design,” said Joe Henson, Creative Gameplay and Marketing Director at Digital Cybercherries. “It’s a love letter to our childhood, where we enjoyed smashing action figures together and creating epic battles in our head – only now we can realize that vision in a fully interactive 3D world. Whether you’re playing solo or want to connect with friends, Hypercharge: Unboxed provides the perfect jolt of 90s energy!”
HELP SGT. MAX AMMO TO DEFEAT MAJOR EVIL AND SAVE THE HYPERCORE!
There was once an ancient line of action figures, who created a magical power source that would allow humans to keep their favourite childhood memories of their toys. This ancient power source is known as the Hypercore. Inside the Hypercore are the beloved memories of our favorite toys. If Major Evil destroys it, these memories will disappear forever. Defend it with everything you’ve got, or see our cherished toys turn into lost treasures of the past!
Hypercharge is the first and third-person shooter action figure game you’ve always dreamed of! Grab your friends, complete objectives, defend the Hypercore against waves of weaponized toys, and defeat Major Evil together in the story campaign!
Key Features
1-4 player online/local co-op.
Full split-screen support including online/local.
Single player/offline play with player bots.
Difficulty scales based on the number of players.
Wave-based shooter with story campaign.
Classic PvP game modes. (up to eight players)
First and third-person camera modes.
Hypercharge is available in online and offline PvP, co-op and single-player on Steam and Nintendo Switch and coming soon to Xbox. For more information, visit: https://playhypercharge.com/
About Digital Cybercherries
Digital Cybercherries came to life in 2015, nestled in the heart of Manchester, UK. We’re a cozy crew of six indie devs with a big passion for games. Our mission? To make games that entertain, innovate, and stand the test of time. We’ve had our hands in a bunch of cool projects – like New Retro Arcade: Neon, a VR trip down memory lane, and Hypercharge: Unboxed, an action figure adventure that caught the internet by storm. We’ve also spooked the gaming world with hits like DON’T SCREAM and are buzzing about our next big thing, Paranormal Tales. Making games that we and players love is what gets us up in the morning. We’re all about bringing something new and exciting to the table for gamers everywhere! For more information, visit: https://digitalcybercherries.com
TOKYO – May 30, 2024 – Video game publisher and developer Cygames, Inc. (HQ: Shibuya, Tokyo; President: Koichi Watanabe, hereinafter referred to as “Cygames”) has announced the third free major update coming to the action RPG Granblue Fantasy: Relink for PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, and Steam® on May 31. Included in this update are challenging new quests, new playable character Sandalphon, Photo Mode, and other additional content.
Soar High with an All-New Crewmate, Take On All-New Challenges
Free update Version 1.3.0 introduces an all-new playable character: Sandalphon, protector of the Sky Realm. Originally debuted in the Granblue Fantasy browser game, Sandalphon became leader of the four primarchs: angelic beings who govern the four elements. Now he descends upon Relink to lend his blade to the crew’s cause.
Sandalphon is free to unlock by completing certain in-game requirements. Alternatively, players may opt to purchase his Character Expansion Set (paid DLC) to unlock him immediately.
Included with this update are three challenging quests which pit players against several powerful boss-level monsters. Additionally, Lucilius, who appeared in the Version 1.1.0 update as the game’s most perilous foe, will take on an even more menacing form in a new quest dubbed “Zero”. This fight promises to test the limits of even the most battle-hardened skyfarers.
Capture the Moment with Photo Mode; Share Your Journey with Relink’s Photo Contest
Photo Mode is another addition coming in this update. Using its various tools and features, players can set up perfect shots of their Relink adventure. Skyfaring photographers with higher aspirations are also encouraged to participate in Relink’s Photo Contest, which is accepting entries as of today.
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Other update features include Sigil Synthesis, which allows players to fuse legendary sigils to mix sigil traits; a map overlay, which displays key locations, treasure chests, and wee pincers; as well as new control scheme options. Check the Version 1.3.0 Patch Notes for more details.
Paid additional content coming in the update includes a new emote expansion set and item packs useful for upgrading characters, weapons, and sigils. Check the official website for more details.
Story
Granblue Fantasy takes place in the Sky Realm, a world where myriad islands float in a great blue expanse. Take your role as captain of a skyfaring crew, joined by a scrappy little dragon named Vyrn and a young girl with mysterious powers named Lyria. Together you sail with a colorful cast of crewmates, including kings and misfits alike, for Estalucia, a fabled island beyond the end of the skies.
In the Zegagrande Skydom, islands are guarded by powerful creatures known as primal beasts and winds carry tales of a secretive organization known as the Church of Avia. Unveil a web of intrigue reaching far beyond the borders of Zegagrande and engage in a battle for the fate of the Sky Realm itself.
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It has been a couple of years now since Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have released a Dynasty Warriors game in any form, including its Empires spin-off. In fact if you go back to just the numbered games, it has been six years since Dynasty Warriors 9 was released to a less than stellar reception with the various changes made to the game and while Omega Force has been staying busy with licensed games and other titles, it looks like it’s time to put the band back together. Koei Tecmo and Omega Force have announced that they are planning on bringing Dynasty Warriors: Origins to the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC sometime next year in 2025.
For the first time ever in the series history the storyline itself will be told through the eyes of a “nameless hero.” Play through the historical tale of war as chaos erupts throughout the Three Kingdoms as players take on the signature 1 vs 1,000 action gameplay that the franchise is known for all while coordinating with allied armies and deploying tactics to survive the battlefield.
Warner Bros. Games and NetherRealm Studios have released a new Mortal Kombat 1 trailer revealing the first gameplay for upcoming downloadable content (DLC) guest fighter Homelander. As featured in The Boys series on Amazon Prime Video, Homelander will join the Mortal Kombat 1 roster on June 4 as part of the early access period for Kombat Pack owners, followed by wide availability on June 11.
Homelander is the most powerful being on the planet and the leader of The Seven, the elite superhero team owned and managed by Vought International. In a world where “Supes” are made, he’s the strongest of them all. Homelander presents himself as the ultimate patriot and protector, but don’t let his movie star good looks or high approval rating fool you. He is a murderous, narcissistic sociopath with an insatiable need for validation, love, and power. Homelander’s destruction of enemies and lust for power does not end with his world. Challengers from other realms will also face his wrath. As seen in the new video, Homelander asserts dominance over opponents through his super strength, aerial attacks, and capacity to laser enemies with his eyes.
The trailer also provides a first look at gameplay for Ferra, a new DLC Kameo Fighter who can assist during matches with a range of support moves. Ferra will be available as part of the Kombat Pack and for standalone purchase in June 2024.
Mortal Kombat 1 is the latest installment in the acclaimed Mortal Kombat videogame franchise developed by award-winning NetherRealm Studios. Introducing a reborn Mortal Kombat Universe with iconic heroes and villains reimagined as they’ve never been seen before, Mortal Kombat 1 features a wide-ranging cast of legendary fighters with all-new backstories, including Liu Kang, Scorpion, Sub-Zero, Raiden, Kung Lao, Kitana, Mileena, Shang Tsung, Johnny Cage, Kenshi, Smoke, Rain, Li Mei, Tanya, Baraka, Geras, Reptile, Ashrah, Havik, General Shao, Sindel, Nitara, and Reiko, along with a separate roster of Kameo Fighters who can assist during matches.
The Mortal Kombat 1 Kombat Pack includes the Jean-Claude Van Damme character skin for Johnny Cage (available now); one-week early access to six playable DLC characters – Omni-Man (available now), Quan Chi (available now), Peacemaker (available now), Ermac (available now), Homelander (available June 4), and Takeda Takahashi; and five DLC Kameo Fighters (release dates for upcoming characters & Kameos still to be confirmed). The Kombat Pack is available now as part of the Mortal Kombat 1 Premium Edition or can be purchased separately.
Warner Bros. Games is a part of Global Streaming and Games for Warner Bros. Discovery and a premier worldwide publisher, developer and licensor of entertainment content for the interactive space across all platforms, including console, handheld, mobile and PC-based game titles. Additional information can be found at WBGames.com.
About NetherRealm Studios
NetherRealm Studios is a leader in the development of interactive entertainment, and the creator of the billion-dollar Mortal Kombat franchise. Mortal Kombat has spawned two theatrical films, multiple television series, and has sold more than 80 million games to date. Located in Chicago, Illinois, the award-winning NetherRealm team has been working and creating games together since 1992. Additional information about NetherRealm Studios can be found at NetherRealm.com.
About Sony Pictures Consumer Products
Sony Pictures Consumer Products (SPCP) is the licensing and merchandising division of Sony Pictures’ Motion Picture Group and Sony Pictures Television for Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE), a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Group Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition, and distribution; television production, acquisition, and distribution; television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; and development of new entertainment products, services, and technologies. Sony Pictures Television operates dozens of wholly-owned or joint-venture production companies around the world. SPE’s Motion Picture Group production organizations include Columbia Pictures, Screen Gems, TriStar Pictures, 3000 Pictures, Sony Pictures Animation, Stage 6 Films, AFFIRM Films, Sony Pictures International Productions, and Sony Pictures Classics.
Another PlayStation State of Play broadcast has wrapped with some epic reveals, from Concord, God of War Ragnarök coming to PC, Silent Hill 2, Astro Bot and more. See below for a round-up of the biggest announcements:
Firewalk shares the first in-depth look at the gameplay, universe, and characters of Concord.
Today, as part of State of Play, we got a first look at the gameplay, universe, and characters of Concord, as well as how and when you’ll be able to get your hands on the game – starting with a beta in July, followed by Concord’s global launch on PS5 and PC on August 23, 2024.
Concord is a 5v5 character-driven, first-person multiplayer shooter set in the Concord galaxy. At launch, Concord will have a roster of 16 distinct Freegunners to learn and master, and the Northstar crew will grow over time through regular, free post-launch updates that introduce new playable Freegunners, maps, modes, cinematic vignettes, and more.
Check out the cinematic trailer (above) and gameplay trailer (below). Get full details at the PlayStation Blog.
Astro Bot arrives on PS5 September 6
Since making an appearance at the launch of PlayStation 5, Astro has introduced many players to the magic of PlayStation. The title received a ton of heart-warming comments about how much fun the game was, how it utilised the DualSense wireless controller in fun ways and how it paid tribute to 25 years of PlayStation history.
Those comments were heard, and Astro is back in a super-sized space adventure – his biggest to date! In this brand-new game, players will explore 6 galaxies and over 80 levels in search of Astro’s scattered crew. Hold on tight to your Dual Speeder and dive down to each unique planet, from lush forests, sandy beaches, hot volcanoes to more surprising locations such as a gigantic hourglass or the canopy of a singing tree!
Astro Bot will be launching September 6, for more details head to the PlayStation Blog here.
Watch the announcement trailer below.
God of War Ragnarök is coming to PC
God of War Ragnarök will be coming to PC on September 20, 2024!
Santa Monica Studio’s development partner for God of War (2018) on PC, Jetpack Interactive, is back to help deliver the PC version of God of War Ragnarök. Alongside the release date, you can check out a selection of the features that will be available here.
Check out the announcement trailer below:
Until Dawn
When eight friends return to the isolated lodge where two of their group vanished a year prior, fear tightens its icy grip, and their mountain retreat descends into a nightmare with no escape.
Face your fears and determine who survives Until Dawn in this seminal horror classic rebuilt and enhanced for PS5 consoles and PC. Coming Spring 2024.
Watch the gameplay trailer below:
Dynasty Warriors: Origins revealed for PS5, out 2025
1 vs. 1,000 action is reborn as Omega Force ushers in a new era of tactical hack and slash action. Dynasty Warriors: Origins unleashes the largest armies ever seen in the series while also introducing a new hero to the exhilarating 1 vs. 1,000 action that made the franchise famous.
Stay tuned for more information in the coming months as we reveal more about our new nameless hero and his fight for the Three Kingdoms before Dynasty Warriors: Origins is released in 2025.
Check out more details on the PlayStation Blog here, and you can watch the reveal trailer below:
Infinity Nikki, an open-world dress-up adventure, is coming to PS5
Developed by Infold Games, the Nikki series is a collection of dress-up games that’s evolved over the course of 12 years. In this fifth installment, Infinity Nikki, Infold merge dress-up gameplay with the open-world genre, allowing Nikki to explore by using the special abilities of different outfits in a warm, delightful world. This can enrich players’ gaming experience and spice up their life.
A PS5 beta for Infinity Nikki is due later this year.
Check out the reveal trailer below, and for more information head to the PlayStation Blog here.
Ballad of Antara is a world-bending action-RPG coming to PS5 in 2025
Ballad of Antara is an action-RPG with multiple playable characters, called “Emissaries”. These characters possess the power to traverse the two worlds of normalcy and unimaginable. Each Emissary has their own unique class, gameplay capabilities, and their own enticing, mysterious stories.
Check out full info on the PlayStation Blog here, and check out the announcement trailer below:
Skydance’s Behemoth gameplay revealed, launches on PS VR2 Fall 2024
Mountaintops loom in the distance. Wind whips across your ears, muffling the crunch of snow from your footsteps. Then you feel it–a rumble beneath your feet. Rhythmic. Growing. The vibrations rattle through your legs up to the sword in your hands. Something big is coming.
Skydance Games is proud to present Skydance’s Behemoth, out late 2024. A dark fantasy to stretch the boundaries of what’s possible inside a VR2 headset, creating a grim new world teeming with mystery and dangers great and small. When you enter the Forsaken Lands, one thing is clear: You are not welcome here. Everything and everyone wants to kill you. Are you bold enough to forge ahead?
Head to the PlayStation Blog for all the details, and see the trailer below:
First look at Alien: Rogue Incursion PS VR2 gameplay, out Holiday 2024
Take the fight to the Perfect Organism later this year in an original single-player story set in the Alien universe. The first next-gen Alien VR game, Alien: Rogue Incursion is a single-player, action-horror game featuring an all-new storyline. A high tension shooter developed with Unreal Engine 5, players will need to stay frosty as they explore an overrun facility on the inhospitable planet Purdan.
Read more at the PlayStation blog here, and check out the first gameplay trailer below:
Marvel Rivals is coming to PS5: Venom and Adam Warlock revealed, Closed Beta test announced for July
Today, Sony Interactive Entertainment is thrilled to confirm Marvel Rivals is coming to PS5 with a brand-new trailer, which reveals another two characters joining the roster day one: Venom and Adam Warlock. The Closed Beta Test will be rolling out on PS5 in July, so get your controllers ready!
Check out the Closed Beta announcement trailer below, and head to the PlayStation Blog here for all the details.
Where Winds Meet brings superhuman, open-world martial arts adventure to PS5
From Everstone Studio comes Where Winds Meet, an epic Wuxia open-world action-adventure RPG game. Wuxia is a genre of fiction and cinema featuring warriors from ancient China often shown using superhuman martial arts feats – think Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon or House of The Flying Daggers. Then, think of you, as a young swordsman or swordswoman, getting the chance to master these amazing Chinese martial arts, to enhance your combat prowess or, more intriguingly – to solve puzzles and traverse our vast landscape.
Find out more about Where Winds Meet, including first gameplay details, at the PlayStation blog here. Watch the announcement trailer below:
Path of Exile 2 is coming to PS5, couch co-op and cross-play confirmed
Path of Exile 2, the next generation free-to-play action RPG from Grinding Gear Games, will be coming to PlayStation 5, and now with a great new feature – couch co-op. Players can play collaboratively on a single account, or log in with two separate Path of Exile accounts on the same console.
In addition, Path of Exile 2 is introducing full cross-play and cross-progression. Play with your friends without losing any progress!
You can join early access later this year. Read more at the PlayStation blog here. Check out the announcement trailer below.
Silent Hill 2
Having received a letter from his deceased wife, James heads to where they shared so many memories, in the hope of seeing her one more time: Silent Hill. There, by the lake, he finds a woman eerily similar to her…
“My name… is Maria,” the woman smiles. Her face, her voice… She’s just like her.
Experience a master-class in psychological survival horror―lauded as the best in the series―on the latest hardware with chilling visuals and visceral sounds.
Launching October 8 2024, check out the release date trailer here for one of 2024’s most anticipated arrivals!
Monster Hunter Wilds: new gameplay details
Today during State of Play, we revealed some exciting new information for Monster Hunter Wilds. Beyond the new trailer itself, the team introduced some of the monsters, characters, and shared some info about the hunter’s new mount.
Monster Hunter Wilds is launching for PlayStation 5 in 2025. Get full information here. Watch the first trailer below.
