Life is Strange 2 Reveal Trailer

Life is Strange 2 Reveal Trailer

SQUARE ENIX AND DONTNOD ENTERTAINMENT REVEAL

LIFE IS STRANGE 2

An All-New 5-Episode Story Begins September 27, 2018

SYDNEY, 21^st 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.”

Visit the LIFE IS STRANGE official website: https://lifeisstrange.square-enix-games.com

LIFE IS STRANGE official Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LifeIsStrangeGame/
Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LifeIsStrange

Just Cause 4 - Tornado Gameplay Reveal

Just Cause 4 - Tornado Gameplay Reveal

TORNADO GAMEPLAY REVEAL

SYDNEY, 21^st August 2018 – Following a hugely successful announcement at E3 2018, today sees the release of brand new, exclusive gameplay from JUST CAUSE 4. Thanks to the amazingly powerful, new Apex Engine, Avalanche Studios have taken the series signature destruction and incredible physics to a whole new level with the introduction of fully simulated Extreme Weather events.

This new video highlights the sheer power and scale of one of the 4 unique, Extreme Weather simulations in JUST CAUSE 4, the breath-taking Tornado. Players will experience fully physicalized, gigantic Tornados rip through the landscape, send huge pieces of debris spiralling through the air and tear airplanes out of the sky. Once in its path, the trajectory of every object is being calculated in real-time, opening up unique and brand new gameplay opportunities only available in JUST CAUSE 4.

Rico’s grappling hook makes a return in JUST CAUSE 4. Now enhanced with new functionality and fully customisable, it is the most powerful and creative tool the player has ever had. This video highlights some of these key new features including the ability to remotely attach multiple boosters and airlifters to any object in the game.

JUST CAUSE 4 is a landmark entry to the series, releasing December 4^th 2018 on Xbox One, PC and PS4.

GAMESCOM 2018: 11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD STORY TRAILER REVEALED

GAMESCOM 2018: 11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD STORY TRAILER REVEALED

 

BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe has released the first story trailer for upcoming WW1-set narrative adventure, 11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD.

The game, created in conjunction with the Oscar-winning studio Aardman and DigixArt, brings to life the story of both sides of WW1 – 100 years after it’s conclusion. The new trailer, revealed today, introduces the two key characters of the game, Kurt and Harry, set amongst the backdrop of the tense, cramped trenches.

Kurt, a German soldier played by International Emmy-nominated actor Sebastian Koch, is a father, only on the front-lines after signing up to look for his son, missing in action. While Harry, a Canadian played by multi-award winning actor Elijah Wood, has arrived on the frontline as a photographer, only to discover the harsh realities of war on the frontline. The game’s plot revolves around these two playable characters, their companions, and their connection to each other as players tackle this moving, narrative adventure.

Developed by Aardman and DigixArt, players will experience two sides, both at the front and the rear, of a complex historical event – in a war game that stands for peace. Inspired by true events, the story of 11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD is brought to life using an innovative artistic technique that creates playable characters as if within a painting.

11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD is also now available to pre-order digitally from the Bandai Namco Europe online store here http://store.bandainamcoent.eu/w/11-11

The emotional journey will start on November 9^th, 2018, when 11-11: MEMORIES RETOLD will release on PlayStation®4, Xbox One and PC. To know more about BANDAI NAMCO Entertainment Europe’s other products go to: https://www.bandainamcoent.eu or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/BandaiNamcoEU or join the conversation on Twitter at https://twitter.com/bandainamcoeu.

INDIE ACTION RPG 'UNDERWORLD ASCENDANT' DESCENDS ONTO PC WORLDWIDE NOVEMBER 15

INDIE ACTION RPG 'UNDERWORLD ASCENDANT' DESCENDS ONTO PC WORLDWIDE NOVEMBER 15

INDIE ACTION RPG 'UNDERWORLD ASCENDANT' DESCENDS ONTO PC WORLDWIDE NOVEMBER 15

Player-Authored Gameplay, Fantasy Inspired Animation and Classic Dungeon Exploration Transports Players Back to the Iconic Stygian Abyss

Sydney, August 20, 2018 – Underworld Ascendant, the fan-funded action RPG from independent game studio OtherSide Entertainment, co-founded by Paul Neurath (Ultima Underworld, Thief)  and Warren Spector (Deus Ex, Epic Mickey), will descend onto Steam for PC on Thursday November 20th, 2018, and will be published by 505 Games. A new trailer unveiled today at Gamescom invites players back to the memorable fantasy dungeon of the Stygian Abyss, introducing the game's main antagonist Typhon, father of monsters and nemesis of Zeus.

In Underworld Ascendant, players assume the role of 'The Ascendant,' summoned to the Stygian Abyss by a mysterious figure – Cabirus. There, they learn that Typhon, a threat to both their worlds, can only be stopped by the player. To defeat Typhon, players must uncover secrets of what happened to the inhabitants of the Abyss, gain favor with their descendants and share their knowledge and strength with them to defeat Typhon.

In a throwback to game industry veterans' Paul Neurath and Warren Spector's celebrated past, Underworld Ascendant boasts a gameplay experience that encourages different playstyles and rewards experimentation in a dungeon environment that reacts dynamically to player choices. Players can choose from a variety of items, skills and abilities that allow them to experience the game in many different ways. They must think creatively to devise unique solutions to overcome the challenges they face in the Abyss, with each decision holding great opportunity and grave consequence.

Underworld Ascendant will be published on Steam for PC on November 15, 2018 by 505 Games. Players can Wishlist the game now at: http://store.steampowered.com/app/692840.

Blizzard Entertainment brings a festival of games and community attractions to Gamescom 2018

Blizzard Entertainment brings a festival of games and community attractions to gamescom 2018

Sydney, Australia—21 August, 2018—Blizzard Entertainment will be showcasing its games and celebrating its community at gamescom 2018 in Cologne, Germany, from Tuesday, 21 August, to Saturday, 25 August CEST. Attendees will have the chance to enjoy the latest playable content and plenty of activities for Overwatch^®, World of Warcraft^®: Battle for Azeroth^™, Heroes of the Storm^®, StarCraft^® II, Diablo^® III, and Hearthstone^® at the Blizzard booth in Hall 7 of the Koelnmesse.

A calendar of main stage activities can be viewed on the new “Blizzard at gamescom” website (http://gamescom.blizzard.com) and mobile application, available on the App Store and the Google Play Store. The site and app also feature a catalog of merchandise that can be purchased at the Blizzard store in Hall 5, including some brand-new and convention-exclusive items, and visitors can create a personal wishlist in advance to facilitate their shopping experience.

In addition, the Blizzard at gamescom app allows attendees at the event to take an Augmented Reality tour of the Blizzard booth for the chance to win prizes.

Those who can’t make it to gamescom 2018 in person can watch the daily Blizzard at gamescom show via the website starting at 1:00 a.m. AEST/3:00 a.m. NZST Thursday, 23 August, through Saturday, 25 August, and 12:00 a.m. AEST/2:00 a.m. NZST on Sunday, 26 August. Hosted by actor and presenter Naomi Kyle and well-known YouTuber Mark “Turps” Turpin, the show will include live-streamed and pre-recorded content, with spectators having the ability to change camera angles.

Visitors to the Blizzard booth at gamescom will be able to experience the following playable content and activities:

Overwatch

·         Blizzard is kicking off the first public day of gamescom 2018 with the Overwatch: New Content Reveal on the main stage starting at 11:15 a.m. CEST on Wednesday, 22 August. Followed by the premiere of a new Overwatchanimated short, which will also be available to view on YouTube.

·         German Overwatch World Cup 2018 team members will battle participants from the audience in Lúcioball showmatches live on stage on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday CEST for the Overwatch: Lúcioball Challenge.

• Overwatch heroes D.Va, Lúcio, and Brigitte will come to life as their voice actors perform on stage in the Overwatch: German Voice Actors Panel at 11:00 a.m. CEST on Friday, 24 August, followed by a signing session.
• Attendees at gamescom will be able to enjoy some fun in the sun at the Blizzard booth with Summer Games-themed activities, including custom surfboards, face painting, community Lúcioball tournaments, a working Pachimari claw machine, and more.

World of Warcraft

• World of Warcraft: Battle for Azeroth will be playable on 80 gaming stations at the Blizzard booth, where visitors can enjoy a solo experience with the Siege of Lordaeron in-game event and group up with friends at gamescom for the Island Expeditions feature.
• World of Warcraft cosplayers will show off creations inspired by the latest expansion on stage and via live stream during the Battle for Azeroth: Cosplay Showcase at 2:15 a.m. AEST/4:15 a.m NZST on Saturday, 25 August, followed by the reveal of the third and final episode in the Warbringers series of animated shorts—the tale of Azshara, Queen of the Naga.
• Top German guilds Aversion and Set Sail For Fail will face off in Island Expeditions live on stage during three rounds of the Battle for Azeroth: Island Expeditions Showcase on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday CEST.
• Visitors to the booth will be able to attend a live Darkmoon Faire, with activities like an airbrush makeup station, a fortune teller, and photo opportunities with the Recruit-a-Friend X-53 Touring Rocket mount, as well as renowned European community content creators streaming live.

Heroes of the Storm

• A new Prime Evil wreaks havoc on the Nexus—Mephisto, Diablo II’s Lord of Hatred and the latest Ranged Assassin in Heroes of the Storm, will be playable for the first time at gamescom. His spotlight video can be viewed here.
• The Overwatch-themed Hanamura map is new and improved with an emphasis on action-packed team fights, and it’s back in the game—now dubbed Hanamura Temple, it will be playable by the public for the first time at the Blizzard booth during the show.
• In Heroes of the Storm: Live Drawing with Carbot, Jonathan Burton from Carbot Animations will create his wacky rendition of Mephisto live on stage at 12:00 p.m. CEST on Thursday, 23 August.

StarCraft II

• It’s about time—Tychus Findlay, the latest Co-op Commander for StarCraft II, will be playable for the first time at the Blizzard booth. His spotlight video can be viewed here. On Wednesday, 22 August, and Thursday, 23 August CEST, StarCraft II lead co-op designer Kevin Dong will demonstrate the new commander live on stage with YouTubers Lowko and Winter in StarCraft: Commander Co-op.

• In StarCraft: One vs Many, YouTubers Lowko and Winter will take on any audience members who think they have what it takes to defeat these pros in a live one-versus-three battle on Saturday, 25 August, at 3:00 p.m. CEST.

Diablo III

• Visitors to the Blizzard booth can try their hand at slaying demons anytime, anywhere, with anyone—Diablo III will be playable on the Nintendo Switch^™ console for the first time at gamescom.
• On Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday, a Blizzard artist will be creating some diabolical artwork live on stage in Diablo: Live Drawing with Chris Amaral.

Hearthstone

• In Hearthstone: Puzzle Time!, teams of gamescom audience members will race to complete challenges in Hearthstone’s new Puzzle Labs live on stage on Friday and Saturday at 12:15 p.m. CEST. These Solo Adventures for the game’s latest expansion, The Boomsday Project^™, will be released to the public 22 August AEST/NZST.

• Hearthstone players can enjoy a brand-new Fireside Brawl, available for the first time at gamescom.
• Visitors can also snap a photo with a giant game board replica from the Hearth and Home animated short, which premiered at gamescom 2017.

For Honor in game event Reigning Inferno has begun

For Honor in game event Reigning Inferno has begun

FOR HONOR^® SEASON VII: STORM AND FURY IN-GAME EVENT, REIGNING INFERNO, HAS BEGUN

Get For Honor for Free on Xbox One From Now Until September 15 with Games with Gold

SYDNEY, Australia — August 17, 2018 – Ubisoft has announced the For Honor^® Season VII: Storm and Fury in-game event, “Reigning Inferno” is available until August 30. Reigning Inferno will introduce players to a new exclusive game mode, Infernal Dominion, as well as exclusive rewards. From August 16 to September 15, players can also pick up For Honor on Xbox One with Games with Gold.

The fury of Mt. Ignis has changed the face of the battlefield, setting the environment ablaze and choking the sky with ash. In the limited-time Infernal Dominion mode, when zones are contested, a ring of fire ignites, forcing players to choose between a close-quarters fight to the death, or take massive burn damage as they risk crossing the flames. Reigning Inferno also includes limited-time lootable rewards, including new fire-themed weapons, Battle Outfits, Faction Ornaments, and a fiery new Mood Effect. All-new themed Mask Outfits, as well as a new Emote, will also be available during the Reigning Inferno event. During the second week of the event, players can pick up the Reigning Inferno Bundle, which contains the Mask Outfit, Emote, Ornament and Battle Outfit for their Hero.

For newcomers looking to test their might on the battlefield, For Honor will be part of Xbox Live’s Games with Gold and will be available for free to download for Xbox Live Gold members starting today, August 16 through September 15. For more information, check out xbox.com/en-AU/live/games-with-gold.

Following the introduction of Dedicated Servers and new Training Modes, For Honor will continue to grow with the release of the For Honor^® Marching Fire™ expansion on October 16, with the brand-new Wu Lin faction joining the fray, a 4v4 castle siege Breach mode, unlimited PvE content and more.

Developed by Ubisoft Montreal in collaboration with other Ubisoft studios,* For Honor offers an engaging campaign and thrilling multiplayer modes. Players embody warriors of the three Great Factions – the bold Knights, the brutal Vikings and the deadly Samurai – fighting to the death on intense and believable melee battlefields. The Art of Battle, the game’s innovative combat system that puts players in total control of their warriors, allows them to utilize the unique skills and combat style of each hero to vanquish all enemies who stand in their way.

For more information about For Honor, please visit forhonorgame.com and follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/ForHonorGame and on Twitter at twitter.com/ForHonorGame. For the latest about For Honor and other Ubisoft games, please visit news.ubisoft.com.

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta dates announced!

Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 Blackout Beta dates announced!

Good morning,

Prepare accordingly… the Call of Duty™: Black Ops 4 Private Blackout Beta will begin on September 11 in NZ, first on PS4™ with other platforms to follow.

Watch the full teaser video here.