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Battlefield V Official ‘The Company’ Trailer Revealed
Today DICE unveiled the Battlefield V Official “The Company” trailer and first details on the Battlefield V Bundle. We hope you can point your readers to this trailer and news on the Battlefield Blog.
As players journey through World War 2 in the game and continue it through Tides of War, it all starts with yourCompany. A player’s Company is their own personal collection of soldiers, tanks, vehicles, and weapons where they can pick which ones they want to bring into battle, customize them to fit their play style and grow them over time. The more they play, the more they'll progress, and the more rewards they can earn to outfit their Company.
You’d never guess from those outrageous low-slung curves that with a press of a button this thing will do the kind of vertical take-off that’ll make a Hydra jealous, and turbo boost itself into buildings with the kind of panache that a Rocket Voltic can only dream of. Now that you know its dirty little secret, how can you resist?
The Declasse Scramjet is now available at Warstock Cache & Carry.
You’re one long mile from the finish line, these Scramjets are crashing off the sides of your Dune MTL like its rush hour, your teammates in Vigilantes are pinned down and the speedometer is rigged to some high explosives. It can only mean one thing: Hunting Pack has returned to GTA Online - with an upgrade.
Hunting Pack (Remix) challenges a Runner to pick up speed and maintain it all the way to the deactivation zone to prevent an onboard bomb from detonating. If the Runner drops below the minimum speed for too long, the round comes to a swift and explosive conclusion. Attackers do all they can to bring the Runner to a halt, while a team of Defenders must protect the Runner at all costs.
Keep an eye out for a trio of additional classic GTA Online Adversary Modes in the weeks ahead - all remixed, reimagined and updated to include fun new twists.
Jump in to Hunting Pack (Remix) this week to earn Double GTA$ & RP.
Celebrate the new remix of Hunting Pack by sporting the Hunting Camo Livery for the Mammoth Avenger and Buckingham Akula. Log in to GTA Online any time before August 28th to unlock the livery marked free in custom shops permanently.
While road rage pays dividends with Double GTA$ & RP awarded in the new Hunting Pack (Remix) Adversary Mode, Nightclub owners can reap the rewards of a 2x Boost on Nightclub Popularity for promoting your club with club management missions..
From the traffic clearing BF Ramp Buggy to the lightning fast Dewbauchee Vagner, take 30% off the following fan favorite vehicles:
Rain fire from on high in the Mammoth Avenger or cast an ominous shadow in the gargantuan Volatol bomber with up to 40% off the following:
For details on all GTA Online bonuses and discounts, check out the Social Club Events page, and stay tuned for new additions to the club scene to come.
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE FOR GATOR RUSH, FIRST FREE MAJOR UPDATE FOR THE CREW® 2
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES LAUNCH DATE FOR GATOR RUSH,
FIRST FREE MAJOR UPDATE FOR THE CREW® 2
Today, during gamescom, Ubisoft® announced that Gator Rush, the first free update brought to Ubisoft’s open world motorsports game, The Crew 2, will be available on September 26on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One X and Windows PC.
Introduced in the heart of the southern swamps, the all-new hovercraft discipline in the off-road family will have players doing things no other vehicles can do in The Crew 2. With three hovercraft vehicles completely new to the line-up, racers can slide on all kinds of terrain, bump their opponents on a tight corner and land on their competitors after jumping a ramp. In addition to the Bayou, other iconic places across the US map have been redesigned with enhancements such as steep slopes and banked curves. Players can enjoy these enhancements in all-new events, a Live Xtrem Series race and free drive, with new skills available in the open world bringing new locations to explore.
For players who thrive under pressure, The Crew 2 Gator Rush will also include Ace mode, a new difficulty level. Players successful in Ace mode will earn Legendary loot, parts that award better performances, exclusive affix bonuses and new combinations to customize each ride’s performance according to their handling preference.
On September 26, season pass owners will also get seven days early access to two new additional vehicles as part of the game’s monthly vehicle drop.
The release of Gator Rush is the first step in the The Crew 2 post-launch development schedule, and the team is committed to continue introducing ample new content through regular updates in the months ahead, including PvP coming in December, new disciplines, events, vehicles and more. For more information on The Crew 2 post-launch plans, please visit: https://news.ubisoft.com/article/the-crew-2-season-pass-and-free-post-launch-content-revealed
Developed by Ubisoft Ivory Tower,* a studio based in Lyon, France, The Crew 2 lets players experience the thrill of the American motorsports spirit inside a fully redesigned USA. The game’s playground pushes physical boundaries to let driving and open world fans test their skills in nonstop competition and exploration. From coast to coast, drivers can explore America and compete to become the greatest motorsports champion by collecting a wide variety of exotic cars, bikes, boats and planes, and dominating the motorsports scene on the land, on the water and in the air. They can find challenges and inspiration among four different motorsports families: street racing, off-road, pro-racing and freestyle, and will be given a broad set of options among a wide selection of vehicle types.
For the latest news on The Crew and all of Ubisoft’s games, please visit news.ubisoft.com
Claire Redfield enters the nightmares in Resident Evil 2!
Claire Redfield enters the nightmares in Resident Evil 2!
The genre-defining masterpiece Resident Evil 2 returns, completely rebuilt from the ground up with breath-taking visuals, modernized controls and a deeper narrative experience. Showcased at GamesCom for the first time today, players join college student Claire Redfield as she searches for her missing brother, Chris. As she arrives in Raccoon City, she’s thrown into the middle of a zombie outbreak taking over the city. Dodging dangers left and right, Claire runs to safety in the Raccoon City Police Station. As she tries to find a way out of this nightmare, Claire finds Sherry Birkin, a young girl abandoned in the underground area beneath the police station. Together they face the iconic series boss and mutating enemy ‘G’. Will Claire and Sherry make it out the Police Station alive or will they run into further dangers? She’ll have to battle for their lives as she takes on this living and breathing nightmare creature.
About Resident Evil 2
Using Capcom’s proprietary RE ENGINE, Resident Evil 2 offers a fresh take on the classic survival horror saga with breathtakingly realistic visuals, heart-poundingly immersive audio, a new over-the-shoulder camera, and modernized controls on top of gameplay modes from the original game. The classic action, tense exploration, and puzzle solving gameplay that defined the Resident Evil series returns. Players join rookie police officer Leon S. Kennedy and college student Claire Redfield, who are thrust together by a disastrous outbreak in Raccoon City that transformed its population into deadly zombies. Both Leon and Claire have their own separate playable campaigns, allowing players to see the story from both characters’ perspectives.
The nightmares return reimagined for the PlayStation 4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including the Xbox One X, and Windows PC on January 25, 2019.
Transference free demo available now on Playstation VR and PS4
UBISOFT ANNOUNCES FREE DEMO AVAILABLE NOW
EXCLUSIVELY ON PLAYSTATION® VR AND PLAYSTATION® 4 SYSTEM
Transference Will Be Available Worldwide In Both VR And Non-VR On September 18, 2018
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA — August 22, 2018 — Ubisoft has announced that a free standalone demo for the psychological thriller Transference™ is now available on PlayStation® VR and PlayStation® 4 computer entertainment. The game is developed by Ubisoft Montreal, in collaboration with SpectreVision, the production company founded by Elijah Wood, Daniel Noah and John C. Waller. Currently available for pre-order, the game will be available worldwide on September 18, 2018 in both VR and non-VR on PlayStationVR, Oculus Rift, and HTC Vive as well as on Playstation®4 computer entertainment system, the Xbox One family of devices including Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X, and Windows PC.
Players will navigate a digital recreation of the mind, working to unfold the secrets of a home concealing a corrupted truth. While exploring and solving the mysteries of the house, players will cross paths with a family where each member has a story and a unique perspective on the events buried in their memories. For more information on Transference visit: http://www.transferencegame.com
Sydney, Australia — August 22, 2018 — Today Ubisoft announced the return of the classic build-up strategy game The Settlers, which will be led by Volker Wertich, the creator of the franchise. The Settlers will be available on Windows PC in Fall 2019. Additionally, in celebration of the series’ 25th anniversary, Ubisoft announced that The Settlers History Collection, which includes the History Editions of all seven previous Settlers games, will be coming exclusively to Uplay on November 15, 2018. The first title, The Settlers 1 History Edition, is available now Uplay.
Developed by Ubisoft Blue Byte, The Settlers is a build-up strategy game that allows players to settle, explore, and conquer new islands in a medieval fantasy world. Forced to leave their homelands after a devastating cataclysm of mysterious origins, the Settlers set sail towards the unknown in hope of finding a new home. Not only will they face countless new challenges, they will also become part of an ancient mystery that will change their lives forever.
Combining the familiar gameplay mechanics of The Settlers series with new features and state-of-the-art technology, The Settlers is a reboot of the build-up strategy brand. The Settlers will combine the best, yet modernized gameplay elements from previous titles with fresh new features such as the new food system, multi-worker job system and alternative methods of victory. Powered by Ubisoft’s Snowdrop engine, The Settlers will deliver stunning visuals and bring back the unique Wuselig, or bustling,feeling, specific to the brand’s DNA. Players can immerse themselves in the world of The Settlers, discovering the innumerable details of the bustling life from the different tribes that make up the colourful open world of The Settlers.
“I am absolutely thrilled about the new The Settlers and especially that Volker Wertich, the inventor of the brand, returns as Creative Director”, says Benedikt Grindel, Managing Director of the Ubisoft Blue Byte studio network, “The love for detail in the game world is fantastic and our team managed to bring the “Wuselig” feeling to new heights.”
Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of the Settlers series, The Settlers® History Collection will be released exclusively on Uplay PC through Ubisoft Store on November 15, 2018. The Settlers History Collection will include gold versions of all seven previous Settlers games, which all expansions, game improvements, and optimization for modern PC systems and Windows 10. All History Editions will also be available as standalone purchases.
Additionally, The Settlers Alliance, a dedicated community platform, is now live. Both veterans and newcomers are welcome to join to be among the first to receive the latest updates and have a direct connection with the Ubisoft Blue Byte development team: www.thesettlers-alliance.com
For the latest on The Settlers and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.
An All-New 5-Episode Story Begins September 27, 2018
SYDNEY, 21st August 2018 – SQUARE ENIX® is excited to reveal LIFE IS STRANGE™ 2, the next entry in the highly successful, critically-acclaimed and award-winning franchise from DONTNOD Entertainment, the creators of the original LIFE IS STRANGE. The first entry in the all-new five-episode story of LIFE IS STRANGE 2, will release on September 27, 2018 on XBOX ONE®, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Windows PC.
Discover a story of two brothers, 16-year old Sean and 9-year old Daniel Diaz, who have to flee their home in suburban Seattle after a tragic event that changes their lives forever. On the run from the police, Sean makes a difficult decision; to take his brother and go to Puerto Lobos, Mexico. Life on the road is dangerous and the brothers will be faced with tough decisions as they bravely undertake a journey that will test the bonds of brotherhood.
Everything is new in LIFE IS STRANGE 2 – a new cast of characters, multiple new settings, new gameplay features and a brand new power for players to discover, making Life is Strange 2 the most ambitious project in series history.
“The release of Captain Spirit was a great moment for the team and we can’t wait to introduce the players to the new story and characters of Life is Strange 2” said Raoul Barbet, Co-Creative Director of LIFE IS STRANGE 2 at DONTNOD Entertainment. “We have worked hard with the original team to keep what I personally loved to craft in the first game: the mood, the cinematographic work and of course, the music.”
“After the exciting adventures of Max and Chloe, we are extremely happy that you will all soon meet Sean and Daniel Diaz, our new protagonists, and follow them on their journey.” said Michel Koch, Co-Creative Director of LIFE IS STRANGE 2 at DONTNOD Entertainment. “We love diving back into the Life is Strange universe along with our lead writer, Jean-Luc Cano, to create our new story and characters”.
DONTNOD Entertainment are back with an all-new story to tell, and have been hard at work on LIFE IS STRANGE 2 since completing work on LIFE IS STRANGE. DONTNOD are set to continue their tradition of telling compelling stories with believable characters in a grounded setting, with a new tale that tackles relatable real-world themes like brotherhood, education and coming of age.
“We’re very excited to present Life is Strange 2, one of our most important releases of the year. After the overwhelming success of the original, we knew that crafting a sequel that is every bit as compelling and powerful as the first game would be a real challenge”, said Jon Brooke, VP of Brand and European Marketing at Square Enix External Studios. “We are confident that the talented team at DONTNOD, who have been working closely with the Square Enix External Studios team, have truly outdone themselves.”
