Play in the Insurgency: Sandstorm Pre-order Beta NOW! Full launch on September 18.
Insurgency: Sandstorm will release on PC on September 18th, 2018. Players can jump into Pre-order Beta 1 and play three maps and four modes from the final release right now by pre-ordering the game on Steam at a 10% discount for £23.39 / $26.99 / €26.99. Owners of the original Insurgency, which now boasts a player population of over five million, will receive an additional 10% loyalty discount, available through the end of the year.
For lovers of classic 3D platforming, indie publisher Blue Sunset Games and indie studio Funware are releasing Tiny Hands Adventure on Switch and Steam.
Tiny Hands Adventure is an old-school 3D platformer starred by a cute blue T-Rex named Borti. The game is inspired by classics such as Crash Bandicoot, Spyro and Ratchet and Clank. Lead Borti in his quest to find larger arms throughout 20 levels packed with obstacles, enemies and huge bosses.
The visually striking action masterpiece Ōkami HD is available for digital purchase for Nintendo Switch via Nintendo eShop. Originally released in 2006 to critical acclaim, Ōkami tells an unforgettable tale while perfectly blending its unique Sumi-e ink art style with puzzle solving and action, making it one of the most unique and breathtaking video games ever made.
Journey with Amaterasu, the Japanese sun goddess who embodies a legendary white wolf to dispel evil from the beautiful lands of Nippon. To do so, she must traverse harsh lands and tackle foes using a combination of magic abilities, clever attacks, an arsenal of divine items and the Celestial Brush, a magical object capable of manipulating the environment. A cast of colourful allies join Amaterasu on her mythical adventure to defeat foes and rid the land of its evil curse.
Monster Hunter: World is available for digital purchase on PC via Steam. The title that released for console earlier this year to critical acclaim has since gone on to become Capcom’s best-selling game in company history with over 8 million units shipped globally.
In this entry, players take on larger than life monsters in a variety of vast, living, breathing ecosystems either solo or with up to three other hunters via online co-op, complete with drop-in functionality, a first for the series.
Duel Mode, Discord Rich Presence, and New Maps Coming to the Floating Frontier.
Slick ice and freezing temperatures may not be the first things associated with the Wild West, but the folks over at Lunar Rooster are fixing to shake up your perception of life on the floating frontier in Sky Noon. An all new update arrives August 15, bringing not only ‘Pinnacle,’ the ice-themed map, but Duel Mode, Discord Rich Presence, and new gameplay controls like turning friendly fire on or off, manipulating gravity, and more!
As ANOTHER SIGHT approaches its launch date Lunar Great Wall Studios are delighted to share the latest behind-the-scenes video concerning the development of the game. This latest video discusses the advantages of having dual protagonists within the game as well as exploring the symbiotic relationship which develops between Kit and her mysterious cat companion, Hodge.
Marco Ponte, CEO and Founder of Lunar Great Wall commented: “Having two protagonists, one of whom is blind, has really opened up how we use not only the environments in the game, but also how the two characters interact. As the game is played, it is this relationship which drives forward the narrative of the game and provides increasingly diverse and challenging gameplay.”
Another Sight is launching later this year on Playstation 4, Xbox One Nintendo Switch and PC.
ANOTHER SIGHT is a surreal fantasy adventure with steampunk elements set in London in 1899, towards the end of the Victorian era. With an emphasis on culture and character, ANOTHER SIGHT focuses on the emotional development of the relationship between its two protagonists, Kit, a refreshingly intrepid teenager, and Hodge – a mysterious red-furred cat.
They meet in the darkness of a London Underground construction site, after Kit loses her sight when the tunnel she had been exploring collapses. They team up for an adventure into the unexpected, with Hodge proving himself to be an indispensable companion, upon whom Kit will come to rely. Kit and Hodge explore a surreal fantasy world, both together and separately, each using their own unique talents to make their way through compelling environments, and to solve intriguing puzzles.
Beneath London, in a world inspired by Neil Gaiman’s urban fantasy, Neverwhere, Kit and Hodge encounter a hidden society made up of the world’s greatest inventors and finest artistic minds, including Claude Monet, Nikola Tesla, Thomas Edison and other historical cultural icons. Another Sight Gameplay Features:
EMOTIVE DRIVEN – A story about a girl and her cat companion on a journey beyond sight and the real. A tale of warmth and intrigue is woven throughout the adventure, touching on trust, companionship and losing what we take for granted. Innovative gameplay and a story of heart is galvanized by a soundscape given life to by a symphonic orchestra to accent memorable moments between Kit, Hodge and the journey they’re on.
MASTERS OF THE PAST - Throughout the journey, Kit and Hodge will meet virtuoso artists such as Claude Monet and other cultural historical figures from the past, learning more about the world and dangers it presents. Each encounter visually impacts the world, taking on aesthetics of each creative movement from the famous characters Kit and Hodge meet.
STORY WOVEN GAMEPLAY – Use the unique abilities of each character to help Kit and Hodge traverse the world and overcome environmental challenges. Kit and Hodge can split up to investigate different areas of the locale that the other may not be able to reach, with both Kit and Hodge perceiving the world in very different ways, opening up different possibilities for overcoming their adventure.
ANOTHER SIGHT launches in 2018 on PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Battlerite Royale, the anticipated battle royale game mode to their arena brawler, Battlerite, will launch on Steam Early Access as a standalone game this September. Featuring vibrant fantasy landscapes, Battlerite Royale is a MOBA battle royale game played in a top-down perspective where victory depends on factors such as players’ skill, map awareness, and a sliver of luck.
“Early on in Battlerite Royale’s development we noticed how difficult it was to align the battle royale theme with the arena mode and still ensuring the genre and gameplay to work together,” said Johan Ilves, Marketing Director at Stunlock Studios. “Battlerite Royale has become a significantly different experience and we are now separating the games so that each of them can flourish in their own right.”
YoYo Games, maker of leading 2D game development engine, GameMaker Studio 2, announced that the open beta of the GameMaker Studio 2 Nintendo Switch licence edition has begun. Its full commercial launch is expected in September 2018. With the GameMaker Studio 2 Nintendo Switch licence edition, GameMaker Studio 2 games can be exported directly to Nintendo Switch.
With GameMaker Studio 2 Nintendo Switch licence edition, GameMaker is expanding its already significant reach to developers looking to release on the hugely successful console that can be played anytime, anywhere, with anyone. First launched by YoYo Games in March 2017, GameMaker Studio 2 has seen continual growth since its release. The launch of the open beta is the next step in the culmination of GameMaker Studio 2 Nintendo Switch licence edition, that will launch this September.
South Korean team Gen.G GOLD the Third Person Perspective winner and Chinese team OMG the First Person Perspective winner, each taking home a piece of the $2 million USD total prize purse, in front of over 30,000 PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) fans in attendance at the Mercedes-Benz Arena in Berlin, Germany, from July 25 to 29. During PGI 2018, a peak of over 100 million concurrent viewers from around the world tuned in across multiple platforms including Twitch, YouTube, and more, on which the high stakes battle royale action was being streamed.
“We are humbled by the enthusiasm from fans around the world to experience the pinnacle of PUBG competition at PGI 2018.” said Changhan Kim, CEO, PUBG Corp. “With the foundation laid at this year’s world championship event in Berlin, we made major strides in proving the potential of PUBG esports on a global scale and aim to present an even more robust esports offering in 2019 as we roll out our continued vision.”
Clan Tutorial for Both New and Seasoned Players Offers Fresh Ways for Players to Succeed.
Update for mobile MMORPG, Lineage 2: Revolution (http://l2.netmarble.com/), introducing the Academy Clan – a tutorial for new and veteran players that guides players through the Clan system and helps them achieve victory.
Welcome to the epic tale of a selfish brat — vridniX is a 'hero' who can't stop running! He bounces against walls, hangs from the ceiling with his massive tongue, he can do backflips in mid-air and above all... he has the unique ability to rotate levels by picking up special orbs! Unfortunately, by using his ability, vridniX will eventually destroy all the places he passes through. Play as the evil hero — and ragequit in over 100 frantic levels because vridniX is a true challenge.
An elaborate plan by publisher Deck13 and developer Uncanaut to announce a new game today has been all but sidetracked! Hard at work, they were hit by some weird three legged creature calling himself vridniX and claiming to be a hero! What sorcery is this!?
X-Morph: Defense - a unique twin-stick shooter, tower defense hybrid, is coming to the Nintendo Switch in Q4 2018. Unprecedented destruction of fully dynamic environments provides a never seen before level of tower defense freedom. Watch the announcement trailer and witness Earth's destruction.
X-Morph: Defense was initially released on the PC, Xbox One and PlayStation 4 on August 30th, 2017. The initial reception amongst players was very favourable scoring a 93% positive rating on Steam. Since then the game has received a number of free updates including the adrenaline packed Survival mode in which players fight against endless waves of incoming opponents. X-Morph: Defense has also seen the addition of two paid expansions packs; European Assault and Survival of The Fittest. The Nintendo Switch version will be released with even more new free content that includes additional tower types, and the final piece of premium DLC called - The Last Bastion.
Scribblenauts Unlimited fosters unlimited creativity, exploration and social elements that create a fun experience for fans of all ages. The game features a huge side-scrolling open world with high-definition, hand-drawn scenery and objects where players can help the game’s hero, Maxwell, solve robust puzzles and challenges by summoning any object they can imagine.
Scribblenauts Unlimited has been updated with two new bonus levels, supports online sharing of user-created objects, updates two-player mode, and features a new easy-to-use “sunflower” style text entry system. The new Zed Zeppelin level lets players battle sky pirates and work with crew members to keep the dirigible safe while the new Land of Sweet Hyperbole level allows players to drive around in a candy car and interact with candy neighbours.
Nogalious is a retro-style action platform game that pays homage to the era of classic 2D platforming on 8-bit personal computers. Explore 5 different worlds and go through cozy dungeons as you revive the magic of the late-eighties. This is the first title of a trilogy that tells the story of Nogalious, his daughter Mariet, and the evil Darama.
“Following the success of our physical edition of Nogalious on PC, we’re extremely glad to launch our title on Steam too”, says Raúl Nogales, CEO at Luegolu3go Studios. “This game is a fresh breeze of classic gameplay that will fulfill the expectations of every retro gamer .”
Zodiac Interactive reveal their full lineup for gamescom 2018. International media will be able to get their hands on five playable games, three of which are being announced today and will be shown for the first time in the Business Area at gamescom, August 21-23.
Three new game announcements:
Tale of the Ice Staff (Nintendo Switch)
Embark on a stunning magical journey with Yersa and her companion Nick in this single-player 2D action RPG. Shape the course of the engrossing storyline, explore new lands, meet interesting characters, and uncover secrets about the mysterious world. But be cautious! Dark forces are trying to keep you from the truth. This gem by Kurimi Gaming combines its nostalgic pixelated style with state-of-the-art game mechanics.
Release of Patch 4.36 marks the arrival of the Final Fantasy XIV Online and Monster Hunter: World collaboration. This latest update brings the mighty flying wyvern, Rathalos, from Capcom’s hit title to the world of Final Fantasy XIV. Players can challenge this fearsome foe in either Normal or Extreme difficulty for numerous in-game rewards.
Level 70 Final Fantasy XIV players who have completed the “Stormblood” main scenario quest can immediately undertake “The New King of the Block” quest to face Rathalos in The Great Hunt trial—an eight-player battle that incorporates mechanics inspired by Monster Hunter: World. Those seeking a greater challenge can attempt The Great Hunt (Extreme), a four-player version of the trial that features additional hurdles to overcome.
Calling all Supers! Square Enix is hosting a new collaboration event in the action-packed mobile RPG, Kingdom Hearts Union χ[Cross] featuring Disney•Pixar’s recent blockbuster film, Incredibles 2. Beginning today through August 19, 2018, players can take part in a variety of in-game events, including:
Banner Medals – The Parr family from Incredibles 2, including Mr. Incredible, Mrs. Incredible, Violet, and Dash, are now available as powerful new Medals.
High Score Challenge – Keyblade wielders can climb up the rankings in this special event to receive “Bob & Jack-Jack” Medals.
Dead Cells is a Roguevania action-platformer, allowing you to explore a sprawling, ever-changing castle… assuming you’re able to fight your way past its keepers. To finish the game, you’ll have to master fluid, fast-paced combat with the ever-present threat of permadeath looming. No checkpoints. Kill, die, learn, repeat.
Combining the permadeath of a roguelite, the exploration of a metroidvania, and brutal combat with soul, Dead Cells arrives August 7th on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, and PC Win Mac Linux.
Massive multiplayer online role-playing game Revelation Online available on the Steam marketplace for new players to finally experience the award-winning title.
The game hits Steam in full force, with seven classes and nine expansions worth of added game modes, rewards, dungeons and housing, providing a massive MMO experience sure to both challenge and enthrall players as they explore the varied and far-reaching lands of Nuanor.
Supernatural Japanese high school fiction fans rejoice. 6 new fine art prints have been added to the official Persona 5 Fine Art Collection!
The collection will eventually include prints of all the main characters. The additional prints include solo prints of Futaba, Haru, Yusuke and Joker, as well as two more artworks by Shigenori Soejima himself. Fans of Soejima’s work will be happy to know that one of these works is the group shot that was among the winners for this year’s Into the Pixel award.
